News Archive

A chance to look back at some of the items about our artists that have made the news page.

• 2012
• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008

• December
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• Helen Atkinson Wood
  

  Helen is appearing as Mandrake in ROBIN HOOD THE PANTOMIME
  
  Until 17 January Theatre Royal Norwich  

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• Johnny Vegas
  

  JUST THE TONIC CHRISTMAS SPECIAL hosted by Johnny with special guests.
  
  21 December, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham.
   

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• Gordon Kennedy
  

  Gordon is starring in The Corstorphine Road Nativity a great family comedy by Tim Firth. This though is a Nativity with a difference - the difference being that adults play the children!
  
  3 - 19 December at The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh.

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• Mike Sengalow
  

  Mike is appearing as Australian Chief Aide to Damian Lewis' Tory Prime Minister in this week’s episode of NUMBER 10, a new comedy series featured as the Afternoon Play on Radio 4.
  
  Friday December 11 at 2.15 BBC Radio 4
   

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• Nick Lashbrook
  

  Nick appears as Portcullis in Clwyd Theatr Cymru's Christmas pantomime ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD.
   

  Clwyd Theatr Cymru until 23rd January 2010
   

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• Deeivya Meir
  

  Deeivya Meir appears as Princess in Theatre Royal Stratford East's Christmas pantomime ALADDIN.
   

  Until 16th January 2010
   

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• Tom Goodman-Hill
  

  Tom is appearing as Professor Gabriel Stokes in DARKER SHORES. Following the traditions of the finest ghost stories, this is a gripping and shadowy tale of suspense.
  
  Hampstead Theatre London until 16 January
   

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• Lewis Macleod
  

  Lewis can be heard, alongside an illustrious cast, voicing several characters in PLANET 51 a new, zany, animated comedy film.
  
  Now showing in cinemas accross the country

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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Tyger stars as eldest son Jake in the Christmas Special edition of the award-winning comedy OUTNUMBERED. It is Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars.
  
  Sunday 27 December 10.30pm BBC1
   

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• Bhasker Patel
  

  Bhasker plays Mau’s Father in the National Theatre production of NATION a witty and challenging adventure story based on a Terry Pratchett novel.
  
  In rep at the Olivier Theatre, London until the 28 March – check here for dates.
  
   

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob is host for another selection of cutting-edge, stand-up comedy performances on this weeks LIVE AT THE APOLLO.

  Friday 9.30pm BBC1 and BBC iPlayer
   

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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Our warmest congratulations to Tyger who plays son Jake in OUTNUMBERED – it won Best Sitcom and Best British Comedy in this year’s British Comedy Awards.

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• Rebekah Staton / Tanya Franks
  

  Many, many congratulations to Rebekah and Tanya for their performance in PULLING: SPECIAL, which won Best TV Comedy Drama in this year’s British Comedy Awards.

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• HAPPY NEW YEAR
  

  ALL THE STAFF AT HOBSONS WISH YOU AND YOURS A HAPPY & PEACEFUL 2010.
  
   

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair is host for another selection of cutting-edge, stand-up comedy performances on LIVE AT THE APOLLO.
  
  New Year’s Day 10pm BBC1
   

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• HAPPY CHRISTMAS
  

  Hoping this message finds you happy and well, everyone here at HOBSONS sends you and yours warm and festive wishes. May you have a peaceful, happy and exciting New Year!
  
  We close at midday on 24 December and reopen on Monday 4 January. If you need to contact us while we are closed then please call +44 (0)7793 802154. But PLEASE only if it is URGENT!

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• November
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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin is the guest host on NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS, the irreverent BBC pop quiz.
  
  Tonight at 10pm BBC2
   

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• Peter De Jersey
  

  Peter appears in the award winning Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.
  
  Now playing at the Novello Theatre London until 10 April
   

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• Tara Fitzgerald
  

  Tara stars alongside an illustrious ensemble in Molière’s great comedy THE MISANTHROPE.
  
  At the Comedy Theatre London until 13 March.
  
  Read about her perfect weekend.
   

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• Melanie Hill
  

  Melanie appears as people’s champion Julie Price in this week’s episode of the hugely popular BBC political comedy THE THICK OF IT.

   

  This Saturday 10.15pm BBC2, repeated Thursday 11.55pm BBC4

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• Huw Evans / Jonathan Harden / James Barriscale
  

  
  We are thrilled to welcome three new artists to Hobsons Voices this month.
  
  Huw is a young lively Welshman, who has presented shows on XFM and Radio One.
  
  Jonathan hails from Northern Ireland and has a warm, inviting voice. He is a talented actor, most recently appearing alongside Jimmy Nesbitt in 'Five minutes of Heaven' for the BBC. 
  
  James has a reassuring friendly voice and can be best described as "everyman". He is a strong actor and is currently performing in War Horse in the West End.

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• Dean Lennox Kelly / Chris Villiers
  

  Dean appears as Danny Rampton and Chris as Keith Fowler in COLLISION a gripping, complex, mystery drama about a shocking traffic accident involving two police officers.

  
  Monday to Friday 9pm ITV. Begins 9 November.
  
  Watch an interview with Dean.
   

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• Bob Golding
  

  Bob stars in the highly successful MORECAMBE for a limited run at the Duchess Theatre over the Christmas period. This is the celebration of the extraordinary life of Britain’s best love comedian Eric Morecambe, written by Tim Whitnall.

  It has been receiving standing ovations and glowing reviews, amongst them The Times, The Guardian and The Telegraph.
  
  Until 17 January at the Duchess Theatre, London.

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob is starring in the very last episode of the award winning comedy show, GAVIN & STACEY .
  
  New Year's Day 9pm BBC1.

   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin stars in NATIVITY a new comedy film that is largely improvised. He plays Mr Maddens, a primary school teacher trying to produce and direct a nativity play that will, for once, out do a rival school.
  
  Now on general release 

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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Tyger has been nominated in this years BRITISH COMEDY AWARDS as Best Male Comedy Newcomer for his role as Jake in OUTNUMBERED series 2. Our warmest congratulations!
  
  The winners will be announced on 12 December 9.30 ITV1.
   

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• Rob Brydon
  

  If you missed Rob on his recent UK tour catch up with ROB BRYDON LIVE, the DVD of his hilarious stand up show.

   

  Now available on DVD

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• Akiya Henry
  

  Our warmest congratulations to Akiya, she appeared as Minnie Fay in the musical comedy classic HELLO, DOLLY at The Open Air Theatre, Regents Park during the summer.
  
  It has just won the Evening Standard, Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical!!
   

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• Rebekah Staton / Tanya Franks
  

  Rebekah and Tanya have both been nominated for the best female comedy newcomer in this year’s British Comedy Awards for their appearance in the PULLING: SPECIAL shown earlier this year on BBC3. Congratulations and fingers crossed for both!
  
  The winners will be announced on 12 December 9.30 ITV1.

   

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• Elaine Cassidy
  

  We are delighted to welcome Elaine to Voices.
  She is an up and coming young Irish actress and appeared most recently in HARPERS ISLAND on BBC3.
  
  Listen to her brand new commercial showreel.

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• October
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• Tyger Drew Honey
  

  Busy as ever, this talented young performer appears in various sketches in the new six part series of THE ARMSTRONG AND MILLER SHOW. He has also begun filming the Christmas Special and series 3 of OUTNUMBERED the very popular BBC comedy series.
  
  THE ARMSTRONG AND MILLER SHOW Fridays 9.30 BBC1

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Following great reviews at the Edinburgh Festival, Alistair continues his extensive nationwide tour of his one man show THE ONE AND MANY.. ALISTAIR McGOWAN.
  
  On tour until 17 December.
  
  Click here for all the dates.

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin stars as Chris Curry in MICRO MEN, a comedy drama that tells the story of the race for computer supremacy in the 1980’s.
  
  Thursday 8 October BBC4

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• Dean Lennox Kelly
  

  Dean is soon to appear with his brother Craig to play brothers Danny and Jeffrey Rampton in COLLISION. This five-part serial tells the story of a major road accident and a group of people who have never met, but who all share one single defining moment that will change their lives.
  
  Coming soon to ITV1
   

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• Emma Cunniffe
  

  Emma appears as Maggie Reaney in this weeks edition of popular police series THE BILL.
  
  Thursday 8 October ITV1
   

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• Karl Collins
  

  Karl appears in this extraordinary season of three plays by different writers under the collective banner of NOT BLACK AND WHITE.
  
  The Tricycle Theatre London until 19 December. 
   

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• Kate Hardie
  

  Kate appears as DS Flo Sexton in the second series of CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Peter Moffat’s powerful legal drama.
  
  Each evening from Monday 5 October - Friday 9 October 9pm BBC1
   

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• Peter McDonald
  

  Peter stars in the Harold Pinter classic THE CARETAKER, the story of how two brothers and a tramp interrelate. In this odd mix of personalities, who will end up being the odd man out?
  
  Liverpool Everyman 2 October – 31 October at 7.30pm
   

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• Tim Bentinck / Jamie Glover
  

  Jamie directs Tim in the lead role of teacher Frank Bryant in EDUCATING RITA. This classic play written by Willy Russell is an inspiring humorous tale of self discovery.
  
  The Watermill Theatre Newbury Berkshire 8 October - 14 November

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• Martin Jarvis & Rosalind Ayres
  

  Martin stars as C. S. Lewis in the award-winning drama SHADOWLANDS by William Nicholson. This love story tells about the unusual relationship between the British author and Joy Davidman Gresham, an American poet. It was directed by Rosalind Ayres.
  
  The Saturday Play, 10 October 2.30pm Radio 4
   

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• Stephanie Donaghue
  

  We are delighted to announce Stephanie, a graduate of Mountview, as winner of The Hobsons Prize 2009.
  
  She triumphed over three other very competent finalists and 34 other entries to win a years representation with us.
  
  We are soon to record a brand new showreel, meanwhile click to hear her winning performance.

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• Tommy Blaize / Lance Ellington / Priscilla Jones
  

  Tommy, Lance and Priscilla are  the featured singers on the ever popular BBC series STRICTLY COME DANCING.
  
  They can also be heard on both of the CD soundtracks.
  
  The final is on 19 December 6.35 BBC1

   

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• Tanya Franks
  

  Tanya narrates GLAMOUR PUDS a new series in which master pâtissier Eric Lanlard takes us on a journey of discovery into the creamy world of glamorous puddings!
  
  Monday to Friday 12.30pm Channel 4 from 12 October
   

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• Ruby Turner
  

  Ruby is once again accompanying JOOLS HOLLAND and his big band on their annual autumn tour. It will feature songs from THE INFORMER released earlier this year.
  
  On tour until Christmas, click here to see the dates.
   

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• Tom Goodman-Hill / Alex MacQueen
  

  Tom stars as Archie in HUT 33. Written by James Carey, this Radio 4 sitcom is set in a draughty wooden hut at Bletchley Park during WW2. Alex appears as Lieut Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall the rather inept officer in charge. Series three begins with a very dark episode.
  
  Wednesdays 11.30am Radio 4
   

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• John Schwab / Tim Whitnall / Alex Macqueen
  

  The nominations for the twelfth annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced on Monday 26 October 2009
  
  The nominations this year reflect the up and coming and internationally renowned on and off screen talent. THE HIDE, has been nominated in this year's British Independent Film Awards for Best Achievement in Production, alongside Bronson, Bunny & The Bull, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus, and Katalin Varga.
  
  The awards ceremony takes place on the 6th of December. We wish John Schwab, Tim Whitnall, Alex Macqueen and everyone else involved in the making of this wonderful film the very best of luck.

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• Richard Ridings
  

  Richard is the voice of Peppa’s Dad in the new series of PEPPA PIG. Join Peppa and her brother George as they learn new things and have fun with their family.
  
  Early mornings on FIVE
   

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• Lindsey Cleary
  

  Lindsey is hosting a party to celebrate the launch of her debut album This is..Lindsey at Liverpool's Parr Street Studios on 21st October 2009 at 8pm.
  
  All invited, come early as space is limited!
  
  Visit her website for more details

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• Helen Atkinson Wood
  

  Helen appears as the landlady of The Garter Inn, in Verdi’s FALSTAFF, a new production and part of the Glyndebourne On Tour season.
  
  16 – 31 October at Glyndebourne then on tour - click here for dates and venues.

   

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• Leslie Phillips
  

  Lesley narrates BRITAIN’S UGLIEST MODELS a three part documentary that follows The Ugly Agency as it scouts for fresh talent both here and the USA.

  
  Begins on Thursday 29 October 10pm on FIVER
   

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• September
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• Nicholas Jones
  

  Nick is appearing in INHERIT THE WIND, considered to be one of the great American plays of the twentieth century. When teacher Bertram Cates violates state law he finds himself at the centre of a court case that resonates across the world.
  
  The Old Vic London until 20 December.
   

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• Rebekah Staton
  

  Rebekah narrates the third series of DON’T TELL THE BRIDE. The popular reality show, in which the groom must choose every detail of his wedding, from venue to cake to wedding dress, begins on 3 September.
  
  Tuesdays 9pm BBC3.

   

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• Rob Rackstraw, Teresa Gallagher, Bob Golding
  

  Rob, Teresa and Bob all lend their voices to a brand new animation series of DENNIS AND GNASHER. Dennis lives in Beanotown with Mum, Dad, little sister Bea and his pet dog, Gnasher.
  
  Saturdays 7am BBC2  

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• Dexter Fletcher
  

  Dexter narrates WARSHIP a new, six-part observational documentary series filmed onboard the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious during a four-month deployment.
  
  Mondays 9pm on Five
   

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• Jamie Glover
  

  Jamie appears as ‘Jamie’ in this episode of ITV drama series THE FIXER.
  
  Tuesday 8 September 9pm ITV1
   

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• Tara Fitzgerald
  

  Tara reprises her role of Dr Eve Lockhart in a new series of WAKING THE DEAD. As a forensic pathologist, Eve is a key member of the Cold Case Unit, set up to reinvestigate old cases where new evidence or links to modern day crimes come to light.
  
  Sundays and Mondays BBC1.
   

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• Bob Golding
  

  MORECAMBE – FRINGE FIRST!!
  
  Congratulations to Bob Golding and Tim Whitnall for a hugely successful run of MORECAMBE at the Edinburgh Festival. This magnificent one-man show, written by Tim Whitnall, has received many plaudits, including a Fringe First!
  
  The play affectionately celebrates the story of Eric Morecambe, one of this country’s most popular comedians. Bob has been demonstrating his extraordinary talent in sell-out performances throughout the festival and has received rave reviews in the national press.
  
  Watch this space for details of the autumn tour and beyond….
   

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• Annette Ekblom
  

  Annette appears as Leoni Kendell in the BBC drama series HOLBY CITY.
  
  Tuesdays 8pm BBC1
   

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• Sharon Gavin
  

  Sharon stars as Alvy in AU PAIRS a five part radio comedy about manners, morals, accidental chaos and heavy-duty child care!

   
  It’s the Woman’s Hour featured drama, everyday from 7 September at 10.45 and repeated at 7.45pm on BBC Radio 4.

   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin braves the lampooning antics of Vic and Bob as a guest panellist on this week’s edition of SHOOTING STARS.
  
  Sunday 13 September 10.50pm BBC2

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• Clifford Samuel
  

  Clifford is appearing as Eilif in the National Theatre production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN.
   
  Currently at the National Theatre in London
   

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• Tom Goodman-Hill
  

  Tom is set to reprise his role in ENRON, which he first performed in Chichester earlier this year. Lucy Prebble has bought one of the most infamous scandals in financial history to the stage in this new play.
  
  The Royal Court London until 7 November.

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• Anita Rani
  

  Anita is one of the two main reporters in the BBC consumer programme WATCHDOG. 
  
  Thursdays 8pm BBC1

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• Helen Atkinson-Wood
  

  Helen is appearing in Moliere’s riotous classic French comedy THE MISER.
  
  Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester until 3 October

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• Angel Coulby
  

  Angel reprises her role of Gwen in series two of the spellbinding, family drama series MERLIN, set in the perilous world of Camelot.
  
  Early evening Saturdays BBC1
   

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• Susie Blake
  

  Susie is appearing in GRUMPY OLD WOMEN ‘live’! Based on the popular TV show it’s billed as ninety minutes of advanced Grumping - plus vital tips on getting through these gloomy days the Grumpy way!
  
  The Grumpies are on a nationwide tour through to December. Many shows are sold out so be sure to check their site for all the available dates.
   

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• Rebekah Staton
  

  Rebekah appears as Kelly in HOME TIME, a new six part comedy series about a 29 year old woman returning home to live with her parents having run away at 17 years old to face the big wide world.
  
  Mondays 10pm BBC2
   

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• Kate O’Sullivan & Lewis Macleod
  

  Kate and Lewis draw on their multi-talented vocal skills in THE BLAGGER’S GUIDE TO THE CLASSICS. This repeat of series one offers a comical and occasionally fabricated explanation of classical music.
  
  Thursdays 10.30pm BBC Radio 2 and BBC iPlayer
   

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair's first play as a writer is TIMING, a hilarious comedy in real-time, set in a voice-over studio. Under the tension of recording a commercial, lie hidden personal tensions which soon come to the surface resulting in head-scratching, soul-searching, lip-smacking, time-killing, muck-raking, hard-hitting, rib-tickling drama..
  
  King’s Head Theatre London 30 September until 8 November
   

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• August
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• It's Festival Time
  

  
  The EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL has opened and continues on through the rest of the month. 
  
  There are details of all our artists appearing there this year...
   

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• Tom Cotcher
  

  Tom is appearing in the World premiere of A BRITISH SUBJECT, the true account of how Daily Mirror journalist Don Mackay became the first journalist to interview Mirza Tahir Hussain during his time on death row.
  
  Pleasance Courtyard throughout the Festival.
   

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  As part of his current nationwide tour Alistair is appearing in his one man show THE ONE AND MANY. Although he has been busy with more serious acting roles of late, this show is sure to remind us what a hugely talented impressionist he is.

  Alistair is receiving great press: The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian
  
  Assembly @ Assembly Hall

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair is also appearing alongside Charlotte Page in the World premiere of COCKTAILS WITH COWARD a selection of Noël Coward's masterful songs and poems.
  
  Assembly @ George Street
   

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• Bob Golding/Tim Whitnall
  

  Bob is performing the superb one-man show MORECAMBE. Written by the talented Tim Whitnall, this journey through the life of the much loved comedian Eric Morecambe, is the best selling play at the the festival this year.
  
  The critics have been raining plaudits on the production since the start of the festival. Glowing reviews from The Times, Fringe Review, The Scotsman,The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian.
  
  The Scotsman also awarded the play a First Fringe Award.
  
  Assembly @ Assembly Hall

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• Rick Bland
  

  Rick Bland and Brook Morgan showcase their quirky characters in their new sketch show MAN AND MOUSE. Amongst others these include the Fly Whisperer, a psychotic psychologist and a suicidal Grim Reaper!
  
  Beehive Inn

   

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• Anil Desai
  

  Anil, the comedy actor impressionist, appears in THE STAND UP CHAMELEON, an entertainingly fast-paced improvisation show where he takes on the challenge to impersonate 52 famous faces in 52 minutes!
  
  At the Gilded Balloon Teviot 8.45 every evening

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• Tim Whitnall
  

  Tim’s play THE SOCIABLE PLOVER will be performed daily at the Assembly Rooms. Since this sell out show was last performed at The Old Red Lion in London it has been transformed into THE HIDE, a feature film produced by John Schwab.
  
  Assembly Rooms - Edinburgh Suite daily from 13.40 - 14.50

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• Amy Nuttall
  

  Amy makes her first appearance as regular Melanie Hughes in this weeks episode of HOTEL BABYLON.
  
  Friday 7 August at 9pm BBC1and BBC iplayer
   

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• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard narrates ICE PATROL, a fascinating, four part documentary series which follows HMS Endurance and her crew on their expedition to Antarctica, perhaps the most extreme and hostile environment on the planet.
  
  Monday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th August at 10pm National Geographic UK
  
   

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob takes over the chair of the truth-telling panel game WOULD I LIE TO YOU. Celebrities are invited to tell facts that sound false and falsehoods that sound feasible!
  
  Mondays 10.35 BBC1
   

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• Joe Mills
  

  Joe can be heard as the voices of Otto the Turtle and Desmond the Kangaroo on children’s favourite TOOT AND PUDDLE.
  
  Everyday at 4.30pm on Nick Jr
   

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• Rebekah Staton
  

  Rebekah narrates VIRGIN COOKS, a new four part series in which chef Gordon Jones teaches seriously inexperienced cooks how to cut their food bills by preparing simple, nutritious dishes.
  
  Tuesdays 9pm BBC 3.

  
   

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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Tyger appears as son Jake in a repeat of OUTNUMBERED, the second series of this semi-improvised portrayal of modern family life.
  
  Saturdays BBC1

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• Alex MacQueen
  

  Alex appears in Armando Iannucci's razor-sharp political farce IN THE LOOP. Set in London and Washington it received enthusiastic reviews when it was first released.
  
  Now available on DVD

   

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• Rez Kempton
  

  Rez stars in ADHA CUP part of a series of original dramas showcasing emerging film makers. This stylish comedy is about a pair of lazy social workers who reluctantly agree to reunite the cast of an amateur Bollywood musical.
  
  Available now to watch again on 4oD 
   

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• Beatie Edney
  

  Beatie returns in THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE first staged at the Royal Court last year. This extraordinary play is created entirely from edited conversations recorded inside an actual brothel.
  
  The Young Vic Theatre London - until 15 August.

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• Tanya Franks
  

  Tanya is appearing in THE BLACK ALBUM, Hanif Kureishi’s witty stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel. It humorously considers how the events of 1989 have shaped today’s world.

   

  Cottesloe Theatre, London until 7 October. Click here for available dates.

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  Martin stars as David Bradburn in TAKING THE FLAK, a comedy drama about the lives of journalists who arrive in Karibu to cover an African war.
  
  Wednesdays BBC2.

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair makes a welcome return to live stand-up with THE ONE AND MANY. Prior to appearances at the Edinburgh Festival in August, you can see his show in Fareham, Bury St Edmonds, Milton Keynes, Hoddesdon and London. Click here for dates.
  
  He will also be performing a Noël Coward tribute, with Charlotte Page, at the Assembly@George Street Edinburgh every afternoon. The Edinburgh Festival runs from August 6-31.

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• Tom Goodman-Hill
  

  Tom is appearing in the World premiere of ENRON. One of the most infamous scandals in financial history becomes a theatrical epic in Lucy Prebble’s new play.
  
  Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex until 29 August.

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• Akiya Henry
  

  Akiya appears as Minnie Fay in HELLO DOLLY this irresistible musical comedy classic.
  
  The Open Air Theatre, Regents Park, London until 12 September
   

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• Leslie Phillips
  

  THE ADVENTURES OF MR THAKE. In this three part series, Leslie reads the recently reprinted letters to the columnist Beachcomber.
  
  Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 July 3.30pm BBC Radio 4
   

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• Paul Darrow
  

  Paul appears as Eddie Fox in EMMERDALE.

   
  7pm Thursday 16 July ITV1

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• Al Weaver
  

  We are delighted to welcome Al to Voices.
  
  Originally from Bolton, hel has a young, fresh “Skins ” sound. Al was one of the main characters in the comedy Personal Affairs for BBC3 and will appear in the new series of Survivors on BBC1.

  
  Click here to listen to his brand new reel
   

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• Richard Lynson
  

  Richard is part of The Peter Hall Company which is performing THE APPLE CART, a brand new production of Bernard Shaw’s great political comedy.

   
  The Theatre Royal Bath until 1 August.

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•  
• 
• Jodie Whittaker
  

  We are thrilled Jodie has joined Hobsons Voices.
  
  Born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire this vibrant young actress recently appeared in the film VENUS opposite Peter O’Toole. She is currently filming the new series of CRANFORD but is available for voice work.
  
  Have a listen to her commercial and narrative showreels.
   

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• 
• 
• Katherine Kelly
  

  Katherine’s character Becky Grainger continues to cause chaos on The Street...
  
  Catch her interview on the ‘Corrie’ website.
  
  CORONATION STREET: Monday, Thursday, Friday 7.30 ITV1
   

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•  
• 
• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob takes the chair of the long running antidote to panel games I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE.

   
  Saturday at 12.30 BBC Radio 4 and BBC iplayer

•  
•  
• 
• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin gets the chance to trace his family tree in the hugely popular BBC series WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? In his quest he unearths a dark chapter of social history.
  
  Currently on the BBC iPlayer.
   

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• June
• 
• DeNica Fairman
  

  DeNica read The Outlander by Gil Adamson on Radio 4. 
  
  Poet Gil Adamson’s debut novel weds a brilliant literary style to the gripping tale of one woman’s desperate escape.

  
  Available now on the BBC iPlayer

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• 
• 
• Alex MacQueen
  

  Congratulations to Alex who has just won best Actor at Syracuse International Film Festival 2009 for his performance in THE HIDE, a dark, psychological thriller.
  
  The film, adapted for the screen by Tim Whitnall (Actors/Voices) from his critically acclaimed play "The Sociable Plover" and co-produced by John Schwab (Actors/Voices), also won Best Cinematography.
  
  You can see it at the ICA Cinema London from 10 - 18 June
   

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• 
• 
• Akiya Henry
  

  Akiya appears as Miranda in Shakespeare’s most magical adventure THE TEMPEST.
  
  The Open Air Theatre, Regents Park, London  5 until 28 June
   

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• 
• 
• Bob Golding
  

  Bob is currently previewing the superb one-man show MORECAMBE written by the talented Tim Whitnall. The play is a journey into the life of the much loved comedian Eric Morecambe and will be showcased at this year's Edinburgh Festival.
  
  It has been chosen by The Times critics as one of the Top 50 must-see shows at this years Festival and The Observer recently ran a feature on the new play.

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• 
• Tom Goodman-Hill and Alex Macqueen
  

  Tom stars as Archie and Alex as Joshua in series two of the radio sitcom HUT 33.Three code-breakers are forced to share a draughty wooden hut as they try to break German ciphers. Unfortunately, they hate each other!
  
  Thursdays 6.30 BBC Radio 4 and BBC iPlayer
   

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• 
• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin narrates the four part documentary series I’M RUNNING SAINSBURY’S. The programme follows staff as they are empowered by Chief Executive Justin King to come up with the next big idea that will give the supermarket the edge.
  
  Tuesdays 9pm Channel 4.
   

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• 
• 
• Chris Villiers
  

  Chris is appearing in the national tour of WRITE ME A MURDER.
  
  Arts Cambridge 29 June – 4 July

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• 
• Oli Dillon
  

  Oli is the voice of Nok Tok in WAYBULOO. It is set in the world of Nara a land of happiness, laughter and friendship and takes children on a journey through stories of co-operation, friendship and enjoyment.
  
  He was interviewed for BBC Kent watch the video
  
  Thursdays 9:10 on Cbeebies
   

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• 
• Kate Robbins
  

  Kate appears as Jackie in this weeks episode of CASUALTY.
  
  Saturday 27 June 8.40 BBC1
   

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• 
• Amy Nuttall
  

  We are delighted to welcome actress Amy Nuttall to Voices.

  She was born in Blackburn and is best described as a fresh, sassy northerner.

  She most recently played Sally Bowles in Cabaret in the West End and will soon be playing new regular Melanie Hughes in HOTEL BABYLON.
  
  Take this link to her page and play her new commercial showreel.
   

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• 
• Alex Macqueen
  

  Alex appears as the grovelling Barnabus alongside the talented ensemble cast of the epic, new, five part fantasy-comedy KRÖD MÄNDOON AND THE FLAMING SWORD OF FIRE.
  
  Thursdays 9pm BBC2. The series concludes on Monday 6 July at 10pm.

   

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• 
• 
• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Tyger is back on our screens as son Jake, in the hit family comedy OUTNUMBERED. This is a repeat of series two which was nominated in this year’s TV BAFTAS.
  
  Fridays 9:30pm BBC1
   

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• 
• Susie Blake
  

  Susie is appearing in GRUMPY OLD WOMEN ‘LIVE’!
  
  Based on the popular TV show, it’s billed as ninety minutes of advanced Grumping - plus vital tips on getting through these gloomy days the Grumpy way!
  
  The Grumpies are on a nationwide tour.
   

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• 
• 
• Dexter Fletcher
  

  Dexter returns as Tony Casemore in the fourth series of HOTEL BABYLON, a tantalising and seductive insight into the world of the five-star hotel industry.
  
  Fridays 9pm on BBC1 and BBC HD
   

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• May
• 
• Tammy Weis
  

  
  Pre-empting her forthcoming album, Canadian born jazz singer/songwriter Tammy is appearing at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho on 27 May.

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• 
• Tanya Franks and Rebekah Staton
  

  Tanya and Rebekah star in a one hour special of PULLING, the award winning comedy about the love lives of three women.
  
  now available on the BBC iPlayer
   

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• 
• Tara Fitzgerald
  

  Tara stars alongside an illustrious cast in Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE. This new version is set against the backdrop of British Politics at the turn of the last century.
  
  Donmar Warehouse, London 14 May – 18 July
   

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• 
• Karl Collins
  

  Karl appears in THE UNLOVED. This powerful, single drama, directed by Samantha Morton focuses on a young girl growing up in a children’s home in Nottingham.
  
  Now available on 4oD catchup.
   

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• 
• Kate O’Sullivan and Lewis Macleod
  

  Coming soon to BBC Radio Two a new series of The Blagger’s Guide…
  
  Having already had an irreverent and light hearted look at Country, Bob Dylan, Disco and Punk the team, which includes the vocal talents of Kate and Lewis, turn their attentions to Jazz.
  
  Transmission dates TBA
   

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• 
• Eve Karpf
  

  Eve discusses her extremely varied voice work over the years, which has ranged from small children to old grannies and includes commercials, dubbing, museum audio guides, cartoons, voicemail, GPS and Spitting Image.

  2pm Sunday 17 May at the ICA London
   

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• 
• Leslie Philips and Michael Keogh
  

  
  Leslie and Michael both appear with an all star British cast in IS ANYBODY THERE? Set in 1980s seaside England, this is the story of Edward, an unusual ten year old boy growing up in an old people's home run by his parents.
  
  On general release.
   

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• 
• James Gilmour
  

  Singer-songwriter JJ is busy writing the score for GEORGE BEST: THE MUSICAL. This exciting new project is to be a celebration of the football legend’s life and is set to open at Belfast’s Grand Opera House next August.

   

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• 
• Johnny Vegas
  

  Johnny returns as hapless drug dealer Moz in IDEAL. The fifth series begins with news that Moz has decided to go straight!
  
  Mondays 10.30 BBC3
   

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• 
• Juliet Roberts
  

  Juliet, one of this countries leading jazz vocalists, is teaming up with fellow vocalist Todd Gordon to present a stylish and sophisticated tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
  
  The Shaw Theatre, Euston Road London on 29th & 30th May 2009
  
  

   

   

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• 
• 
• Alex MacQueen
  

  Congratulations to Alex who has just won best Actor at Syracuse International Film Festival 2009 for his performance in THE HIDE, a dark, psychological thriller set in a bird hide on the Suffolk mudflats.
  
  The film, co-produced by John Schwab (Actors/Voices) also won Best Cinematography

   

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• 
• 
• Katherine Kelly
  

  
  Congratulations to Katherine who won Best Actress in the British Soap Awards 2009 for her role as Becky Grainger in Coronation Street.
  
  Coronation Street daily ITV1 and ITV2

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• 
• Matt King
  

  
  We are delighted to welcome Matt King to our roster of voices.

  Matt has a quirky, very individual but natural voice, visit his page to hear his brand new showreel.

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• 
• 
• Lewis Macleod
  

  Lewis adds his vocal talents to the new series of Nina and the Neurons. A series of fun, science programmes based on the five senses, is aimed at preschool children.
  
  Nina is a neuroscientist who works at the Glasgow Science Centre. The Neurons are characters who live in Nina's brain and, like real human neurons, send messages from her brain to the parts of her body which control her senses.

  From Monday 18th May and every week day until Friday 19th June at 4.45pm CBeebies
   

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• 
• Emma Cunniffe
  

  Emma appears as Caitlin in the world premiere of AMONGST FRIENDS. This new play is a darkly comic social satire, poking fun at modern day fears and double standards.
  
  Hampstead Theatre, London - 21 May until 13 June
   

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• 
• Annette Ekblom
  

  Annette begins a stint on the BBC drama series HOLBY CITY playing Leoni Kendell.
  
  Tuesdays 8 pm BBC1 and BBC iPlayer
   

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• April
• 
• 
• Nick Lashbrook
  

  After its successful run at the Watermill Theatre, Nick is currently performing in the West End transfer of SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Comedy Theatre London.

  
   

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• 
• Elisa Boyd
  

  After its successful run at the Watermill Theatre, Elisa is currently performing in the West End transfer of SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Comedy Theatre London.

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• 
• Rob Brydon
  

  Following the death of Humphrey Littleton last year, Rob has been named as one of three people to share the chairmanship of Radio Four’s iconic panel show I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE. Rob said he was "hugely proud" to be asked to present.
   

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• 
• Richard Ridings
  

  Richard plays the voice of Big Bad Barry in Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. It is a 52 episode, animated series for pre-school children that combines situations familiar to small children, with the magical elements that are part of everyday life for Elves and Fairies!
   

  Starts 6th April, at 7.30 am and 4.30 pm on Nick Jr

  Watch an excerpt

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• 
• 
• Alex Macqueen
  

  Alex appears in the new film IN THE LOOP. Armando Iannucci's razor-sharp political farce set in London and Washington is receiving enthusiastic reviews.
  
  Currently on general cinema release.

  
  Watch a clip
   

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• 
• 
• Teresa Gallagher
  

  Teresa is the new voice of NODDY in a new 52 episode series that starts on Five’s Milkshake programme on 20 April. She is supported by Akiya Henry and Bob Golding who between them provide many of the other character voices.

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• 
• Bob Golding
  

  Bob, along with Teresa Gallagher and Akiya Henry provide the many character voices for NODDY the new 52 episode series that starts on Five’s Milkshake programme on 20th April.

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• 
• Peter McDonald
  

  Peter appears as Irish midfielder Johnny Giles in THE DAMNED UNITED. This well publicized new film tells the darkly humorous story of Brian Clough’s 44 day tenure as Manager of Leeds United FC in the early seventies.

   

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• 
• Akiya Henry
  

  Akiya, along with Teresa Gallagher and Bob Golding provide the many character voices for NODDY the new 52 episode series that starts on Five’s Milkshake programme on 20th April

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• 
• 
• Rob Brydon
  

  
  We are delighted to learn that Rob has been nominated for best Comedy Performance in this years British Academy Television Awards for his role as Uncle Bryn in GAVIN AND STACEY.
  
  Watch the ceremony this Sunday 8pm BBC1
   

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• 
• Charles Armstrong
  

  Charles reprises his role as the beleaguered announcer Douglas Smith in STOP MESSING ABOUT. This Kenneth Williams extravaganza is set during a ‘live’ BBC radio recording and is brought to you by the same team that staged Round the Horne last year.
   

  The Leicester Square Theatre from April 15th.

   

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• 
• Sarah Jane Morris
  

  Marking her 50th birthday this year, Sarah's eleventh album WHERE IT HURTS is released on 18 May.
  
  Famed for her association with the Communards in the mid-80s, she straddles rock, blues, jazz and soul with an incredible voice that spans a four octave range. 
  
  If you can get to see her live ita worthwhile visit.

  Visit Sarah's website for more information.

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• 
• Melanie Hill
  

  Melanie is appearing in MAGGIE’S END at the New End Theatre Hampstead. This is a controversial black comedy about personal and political betrayal - both hard hitting and thought provoking. It’s being staged to mark the 25th anniversary of the miners strike.
  
  Tuesday 7 to Saturday 18 April.
   

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• 
• Martin Jarvis
  

  Martin is currently starring as Lord Emsworth in Radio 4's acclaimed new Classic Serial, P.G. Wodehouse's SOMETHING FRESH.
  
  Sundays at 3pm BBC Radio 4

  Listen to Episode One
  

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• 
• Martin Jarvis
  

  Martin directs two brand new drama productions for BBC radio: Alan Ayckbourn's MAN OF THE MOMENT (2.30pm Saturday April 11th, BBC Radio 4) and A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS with an all-star cast (8pm Sunday April 12th, BBC Radio 3.)

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• 
• Rosalind Ayres
  

  Ros stars as 'Poppy' in the broadcast premiere of Alan Ayckbourn's award-winning play A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS. When Jake McCraken takes over his family's furniture business, he intends that it be an honest endeavour. However, various dishonest actions by his relatives are soon revealed and threaten the company's future.
   

  BBC Radio 3, Sunday April 12th, 8pm.
   

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• 
• Tanya Franks
  

  Tanya stars in THE TIN HORIZON by Orlando Wells. This dark comedy is a playful vision of where we might be heading, and why we don't want to go there!
   

  15 April until 9 May at Theatre 503 Battersea, London.
   

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• 
• Dean Lennox Kelly
  

  Dean stars as Pete in the sci-fi comedy FAQ ABOUT TIME TRAVEL. The sub title says it all: Three guys, one pub, too much time on their hands! Serious questions are raised, such as; exactly what are the golden rules of time travel? What exactly is a paradox? And what’s really so bad about ceasing to exist? Whose round is it? Is the sell-by date on a packet of crisps really that important? And most importantly of all, can Ray get it on with Cassie, the woman from the future?
   

  On current release
   

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• 
• Adam Burton
  

  Adam is appearing with the RSC in Shakespeare's THE WINTER’S TALE and JULIUS CAESAR.
  
  Both in repertoire at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 3 October.
   

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• 
• HOBSONS
  

  The HOBSONS TEAM wish you a very HAPPY EASTER!

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• 
• Andrew Downie
  

  
  We are deeply sad to announce the death of ANDREW DOWNIE.
  
  Andrew had been with Hobsons from the very beginning. He was a consummate actor and voice-over artist. He will be greatly missed by all at Hobsons.

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• 
• THE HIDE
  

  Recently shown on Film 4, Ciné Lumière are showing an exclusive London preview (followed by Q&A) of THE HIDE, a dark, psychological thriller set in a bird hide on the Suffolk mudflats.

  As well as enthusiastic investors in this brilliant film, HOBSONS also represent some of the major talent involved: PHILIP CAMPBELL (Actors) and ALEX MACQUEEN (Voices) star. The screenplay is an adaptation by TIM WHITNALL (Actors/Voices) of his critically acclaimed play "The Sociable Plover" and the film is co-produced by JOHN SCHWAB (Actors/Voices).

  
  Tuesday 5 May at 18:10 and 20:40

  For reduced price tickets of £7 please email info@poissonrougepictures.com before Friday 1 May.
   

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• 
• 
• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  
  Tyger appears in the BBC series OUTNUMBERED. He plays Jake, the oldest child of three in this semi-improvised portrayal of modern family life.

  We are delighted that the series is nominated in this year’s Television BAFTA Awards for Best Situation Comedy.

  The ceremony is on Sunday 26 April at 8pm BBC1
   

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• 
• Alistair McGowan
  

  
  Alistair plays Lord Darkness in ELVENQUEST a new six part BBC Sci-fi comedy series about a fantasy novelist who is whisked away to a parallel universe.
  
  Wed 29 April – 3 June BBC Radio 4
   

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• 
• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin stars as Danny Reed in BOY MEETS GIRL a new four part comedy that follows a man and woman as a twist of fate causes them to swap bodies!

  Still a chance to catch up on ITV Player

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• 
• Jon Rand
  

  Jon narrates WHALE WARS. This important Discovery Channel series follows the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as they seek to end whale hunting once and for all.
  
  Discovery Channel, Monday at 9pm
   

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• 
• Moya O'Shea
  

  Moya plays Myrtle Logue in A KING’S SPEECH. The play focuses on the close working relationship between King George VI, who famously had a stammer, and his speech therapist.
  
  30 April 2.15pm BBC Radio 4 and BBC iPlayer for 7 days.
   

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• 
• 
• Bhasker Patel
  

  Bhasker is starring alongside Sheila Hancock in MOVING ON, the first of five contemporary dramas shown on daytime TV.
  
  Now available on BBC iPlayer

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• March
• 
• 
• Stephen Pacey
  

  With an already impressive acting CV, Steven is now appearing as Georges alongside Graham Norton’s Albin in the hit revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
  
  The Playhouse Theatre London.

  
   

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• 
• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard is appearing alongside an all star cast in VALKYRIE. A new film that tells the true story of the plot to assassinate Hitler. He plays the Confident General –Desert.
  
  Now showing in cinemas nationwide.

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• 
• 
• Emma Cunniffe
  

  Emma is appearing as Rita in the modern classic play by Willie Russell EDUCATING RITA. This is both a laugh out loud comedy and a tender human story.
  
  Glasgow Citizen Theatre until 7 March
   

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• 
• Tim Whitnall
  

  Tim makes a welcome return as one of the key voices in a brand new series of ROARY THE RACING CAR. 
  
  Especially for young viewers from 2 February at 7.30am on Five

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• 
• Mark Dolan
  

  Mark presents THE WORLD’S …….. AND ME. Four new documentaries in which he goes in search of some of the world’s most remarkable people.
  
  Wednesdays Channel 4 at 10pm.

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• 
• JOHN DAGLEISH
  

  John reprieves his role as Alf Arless in Larkrise to Candleford. This second, eleven part series, is once again based on the trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels by Flora Thompson, about the countryside of north-east Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire at the end of the 19th century.
  
  Sundays 8pm BBC1 and BBC HD

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• 
• Joe Shipman
  

  This talented young Liverpudlian is currently playing Nathan in a tour of FAMILY BUSINESS.

   

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• 
• Ruby Turner
  

  Ruby teams up with Jools Holland on a new album called THE INFORMER.
  

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• 
• Susie Blake
  

  Susie appears in the national tour of the award winning revival of BOEING BOEING.
  
  Eastbourne 2-7 March,

  Bath 9-14 March,

  Glasgow 23-28 March
   

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• 
• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob’s one man show is well and truly on the road to sellout audiences! Due to phenominal demand 13 Autumn shows have now been added to the tour!

  
  Now at the Apollo Theatre London 11 - 23 May.

  
  More tour Information
   

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• 
• Chris Fairbank
  

  Chris is appearing in a new play by Sam Shepard CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS. It’s a comic examination of the corruption of American values and a wickedly funny portrait of a family in decline.
  
  Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh until Mid April.
   

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• Peter McDonald
  

  Peter is appearing in the revival of Brian Friel’s Olivier award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA. This is a bittersweet reflection of rural Ireland in the thirties on the brink of industrialisation.
  
  The Old Vic London until early May.
   

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• 
• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair stars as the Duke in Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE. It deals with the issues of mercy, justice, truth and their relationship to pride and humility. It is the directorial debut of Jamie Glover another of our voices.
  
   His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen 14 - 18 April
   

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• 
• Anthony Flanagan
  

  Anthony appears in THE RED RIDING TRILOGY. The three feature length films, adapted from the cult noir novels of David Pearce, are set in Yorkshire during the 70’s and 80’s.
  
  Thursday 5th March Channel 4
   

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• 
• Karl Collins
  

  Karl is an exciting addition to Voices.
   
  A thirty something hailing from the East Midlands, he played DC Danny Glaze in The Bill and also appeared in Shane Meadows' debut film, Twenty Four Seven.
  
  He has just finished filming Samantha Morton’s directional debut Unloved.
  
  Described as ‘Down to earth, warm and lively’, have a listen to his reel.
   

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• 
• Sam Halpenny
  

  Sam is currently filming an episode of DOCTORS for the BBC. This is a Drama series set in a busy Midlands practice following the turbulent lives and loves of the staff and patients.

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• 
• Bernard Hill
  

   

  Bernard appears in FRANKLYN a new film that tells the tale of four souls whose lives are intertwined by fate. His character is Esser, a broken man searching for his wayward son amongst the rough streets of London’s homeless.
  
  Released on 27 February.
   

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• 
• 
• Lewis Macleod
  

  Lewis is one of the main voices in a new animation pilot aimed at adults. ONE STAR is set in the worst B&B in space – it lies at the very edge of existence - at the gateway to the space wilderness known as the Universal Highlands.

  BBC1 Monday 9 March at 23:15
  
  Watch a short clip

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• 
• 
• Gordon Kennedy
  

  Gordon reprises his role as Little John in the third series of ROBIN HOOD. This BBC production filmed in Budapest, is a unique blend of exhilarating action adventure, wit and romance.
   

  Saturdays 6.50 BBC1, BBC HD
   

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• 
• Tim Bentinck
  

  Tim stars as an MI5 officer alongside another of our voices Johnny Vegas in the BBC Radio 4 afternoon play A Question Of Royalty. Written by Andrew Lynch, this is a comedy about two bungling plasterers who steal The Queen's wedding certificate.

  Wednesday 1 April  2.15-3.00pm BBC RADIO 4

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• February
• 
• 
• Rebekah Staton & Tanya Franks
  

  Congratulations to Rebekah and Tanya as BBC3’s PULLING won best comedy programme at the South Bank Show Awards last week. 

  www.chortle.co.uk/news/2009/01/21/8148/pulling_rank

  www.itv.com/Entertainment/chatandtalent/SouthBankShowAwards/TheWinnersList/default.html

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• 
• Richard Hawley
  

  Richard is narrating SOHO BLUES a three part series profiling police work in London’s West End.

  Thursdays at 9pm Channel 5

  tv.sky.com/preview-soho-blues

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• 
• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard is narrating BIRTH OF A NATION, THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND and BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND a three-part documentary series on American folk music, tracing its history from the recording boom of the 1920s to the folk revival of the 1960s.

  Fridays 9pm BBC4 and various repeats throughout the week plus BBC iPlayer
  
  www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gvk91

  www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00h6xmb

  www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hd379

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• 
• 
• Tanya Franks / Angel Coulby
  

  A warm welcome to two new great additions to our roster of Voices

  Tanya Franks
  Tanya is an excellent actress, her most recent roles have been in The Cup for the BBC and playing Rainie Cross in Eastenders, but she is probably best known as Karen in the comedy series Pulling.

  A native Londoner she has a natural, expressive voice.

  Angel Coulby
  Angel is a young actress with a light, lively, fresh voice.

  She currently plays Guinevere in the BBC series Merlin,
  Take a minute to hear her new showreel.
   

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• 
• Yves Aubert
  

  Yves has just finished filming an episode for the new NBC series THE PHILANTHROPIST.
  Carnival Television for NBC.
   

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• 
• Cathy Cogle
  

  Cathy is currently performing in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The London Palladium.

  www.london-palladium.co.uk/current-show.htm

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• January
• 
• 
• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair plays Baron Hardup in Cinderella, the most magical fairytale of them all. Featuring an all star cast, this classic pantomime begins on 5 December at The New Theatre Wimbledon, London.

  www.theambassadors.com/tickets/wimbledon/newwimbledon/4366/cinderella.html

   

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