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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• Jody Whittaker
  

  Jody features as attractive Emma Croft, the target of obsessed taxi driver Liam in Jimmy McGovern’s acclaimed series ACCUSED.
  
  Available now on BBC iPlayer
   

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair McGowan stars in SINCERELY NOËL a tribute to Noël Coward with Charlotte Page, featuring his lesser known songs and verse in an extended version of last year’s hit show Cocktails with Coward.
  
  The Riverside Studios London 7 - 23 December at 7.45pm
   

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• Richard Brimblecombe
  

  Richard plays Craig, Don’s psychiatrist in HOW NOT TO LIVE YOUR LIFE a sitcom about a man with bad luck and even worse instincts.
  
  Available now on BBC iPlayer
   

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• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard plays Sir Walter Beck alongside an illustrious cast in FABLE 3 a new Xbox 360 game. Watch them here talking about their characters.
  
  Fable III sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which the player will be called upon to lead a rebellion against the tyrant King Logan, and rise up as the new ruler of Albion. Available now.
   

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• Christmas 2010
  

  Everyone at HOBSONS sends warm and festive wishes to you and yours. May you have a peaceful, happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
  
  We close at midday on Friday 24 December and reopen on Tuesday 4 January. If you need to contact us while we are closed then call +44 (0)7793 802154, but PLEASE, only if the matter is URGENT!
   

   

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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Tyger plays eldest son Jake in the award winning BBC sitcom OUTNUMBERED.
  
  Series three is available now on DVD

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• Al Weaver
  

  Al plays Thomas the shepherd in THE NATIVITY, Tony Jordan’s four part adaptation of the story of Jesus’ birth.
  
  Begins Monday 20 December at 7pm BBC1
   

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob stars in a festive edition of THE ROB BRYDON SHOW with special guest stars Jack Dee, Jo Brand and Alice Cooper. Also one of New York's finest jazz bands and an outrageous 'children's entertainer'. To round off the evening Welsh opera superstar Bryn Terfel leads a rousing all-star finale of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
  
  Thursday 30 December 9pm on BBC2
   

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• Tom Goodman-Hill
  

  Tom plays the lead role in this dramatisation of I CLAUDIUS, Robert Graves' ground-breaking histories of first-century Rome.

  Sundays 3pm BBC Radio 4 and BBC iPlayer
   

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  Earlier this year Martin performed THE ARTISTIC CAREER OF CORKY and THE UNBIDDEN GUEST, two of P.G. Wodehouse's celebrated 'New York' stories, starring blithe Bertie Wooster and his urbane valet Jeeves. Recorded before a live audience at this year’s Cheltenham Festival of Literature, Martin, renowned for his dexterous vocal skills, played all the characters featured in the stories.
  
  Monday 20 and 27 11.30am BBC Radio 4
   

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  Renowned for his readings of Richmal Compton’s larger than life schoolboy JUST WILLIAM, Martin narrates these four new 1950s-set adaptation films and also acted as consultant on the BBC1 series.
  
  28 - 31 December 12.30 BBC1
   

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• John Dagleish
  

  John reprieves his role as Alf Arless in LARKRISE TO CANDLEFORD. In this fourth series based on the semi-autobiographical novels by Flora Thompson, Alf is continuing to care and provide for his whole family but has a new light in his life in the shape of Minnie.
  
  Sundays 8pm BBC1
   

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• Happy New Year
  

  
  Everyone at HOBSONS wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year!
  
  We reopen on Tuesday 4 January. If you need to contact us while we are closed then call +44 (0)7793 802154, but PLEASE, only if it's URGENT!
   

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• Tim Bentinck
  

  Tim has played David Archer in THE ARCHERS, the world's longest running serial drama, since 1982. The radio series will celebrate 60 years on air on 2nd January 2011.
  
  Sunday 7pm BBC Radio 4

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• November
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• Tommy Blaize
  

  Tommy's debut album DON'T YA JUST LOVE LIFE is coming soon.
  
  Visit his website to find out more.
   

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob (on the left) is appearing with his close friend Steve Coogan in a new comedy series THE TRIP. Over the course of six meals at six different restaurants in the north of England, the ultimate odd couple find themselves debating the big questions of life, over a series of culinary delights.
  
  Mondays 10pm BBC2
   

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• Amy Shindler
  

  Following the untimely death of her mum in 2005, after a nine month battle with cancer, Amy decided to climb Africa's highest mountain to raise money for the wonderful Norwood Hope Centre. So, last month, after a brave and arduous climb, she finally made the summit of Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak, 5,882 metres / 19,298 feet). 
   
  “The summit climb turned out to be one of the most physically and - strangely - mentally gruelling things I have ever done.”
   

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• Morgana Robinson
  

  Morgana is one of the most exciting new comediennes around and stars in THE MORGANA SHOW. It’s a big and silly character-based comedy sketch show. She is supported by Terry Mynott and Tom Davis.
  
  Tuesdays at 10.35 on Channel 4 and on 4OD
   

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• Moya O'Shea
  

  Tune in to BBC Radio 7 to hear THE CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CLUB with an all star cast. Written by Moya the serial is set in a village club where five women take turns to create a chocolate delight and tell a chocolate tale. 
  
  All this week 11am and repeated at 9pm BBC Radio 7
   

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• Sue Elliott Nicholls
  

  Sue is the voice of Moody Margaret in the hugely successful kids animation series HORRID HENRY. Adapted from the popular books by Francesca Simon about a mischievous youngster who delights in playing pranks, being rotten to his relatives and generally getting up to no good.
  
  Daily on CITV at 4pm
   

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• October
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• Susie Blake
  

  Susie plays Maria Helliwell in a revival of WHEN WE ARE MARRIED a classic farcical comedy by JB Priestley. Set in a West Yorkshire town in 1908, three couples are gathered to congratulate each other on twenty five years of comfortable, respectable marriage. However, as the drinks begin to flow, it’s suddenly apparent that those vows weren’t as binding as they first thought!
  
  Until 26 February Garrick Theatre London.
   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  It was announced on Friday that Martin will play Bilbo Baggins, the lead character in J R R Tolkein's THE HOBBIT, the prequel to Lord of the Rings.
  
  Peter Jackson has been confirmed as the director and filming will begin in February.

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• Johnny Vegas
  

  Johnny recently featured as a castaway on DESERT ISLAND DISCS. He reveals the 8 discs he would take with him to the mythical island.
  
  Available on the BBC iPlayer and also as a podcast.

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• Richard Hawley
  

  Richard narrates EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE. The programme follows the RSPCA for 6 months as they go about their daily mission of protecting the nations’ animals.
  
  Sunday 2.30pm SKY 1
   

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• The Hobsons Prize
  

  This year's Hobson's Prize was won by Benjamin O'Mahony from the Drama Centre London. 
  
  He was chosen from 44 entries from 11 Drama schools after performing in the final at Grand Central with three other finalists. He was presented with a year's representation with Hobsons by Alistair McGowan.
  
  To read more and hear his winning performance click HERE.

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• Anthony Flanagan
  

  Anthony plays Trofimov in THE CHERRY ORCHARD, a new production of Tom Stoppard’s brilliant version of Chekhov’s last work. The play provides a glimpse into the slow rolling change that culminated in the Russian revolution of 1917.
  
  The Birmingham Rep 15 October until 6th November
   

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• Johnny Vegas
  

  Johnny headlines Dave's ONE NIGHT STAND on Sunday 24 October at 10pm supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.
  
  Dave: Sky 111 / Virgin 128/ Freeview 19
   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin stars as Brian in THE UNFORTUNATES. This is an adaptation of B.S. Johnson's novel in which Brian, a Sports Journalist, travels to a strange city to cover a football match, only to discover it was the city where he first met his friend Tony who has died young of cancer.
  
  Sunday 17 October 8pm BBC Radio 3

   

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• James Barriscale
  

  James plays a whole host of characters alongside an illustrious cast in FABLE 3 an new Xbox 360 game.
  
  Fable III sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which the player will be called upon to lead a rebellion against the tyrant King Logan, and rise up as the new ruler of Albion. Available now.

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• Melanie Hill
  

  Melanie plays Selina Rutherford in a new ITV Drama – JOE MADDISONS WAR. Written by the late by the award-winning Alan Plater it is set in Newcastle in 1939. Shipyard worker Joe needs a new challenge so he and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard. A decision which leads Joe on a journey of self discovery, on which he will learn lessons of heroism and friendship, and also finds love...
  
  ITV1 Player 

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• Amanda Burton
  

  Amanda has joined the cast in a new series of WATERLOO ROAD. She plays Karen Fisher, the new Headmistress of the troubled secondary school. 
  
  Wednesdays 8pm BBC1
  
   

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• Tara Fitzgerald
  

  Tara plays Debbie Pemberton in U DEAD BE DEAD, a gripping one-off drama based on a true story. When Debbie’s fiancé receives an increasingly threatening series of texts and calls from a stranger claiming to be in love with him, it sets off a chain of events that change their lives for ever.
  
  Sunday 9pm ITV1, HD
   

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• Alex MacQueen
  

  Alex plays the prison governor in BONDED BY BLOOD. The film charts the rise of two of the most prolific dealers and feared criminals in the south of England before they were blasted to death by shotgun whilst waiting in their Range Rover.
  
  In cinemas from 3 September
   

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• Morgana Robinson
  

  We are delighted to welcome Morgana to our roster of voices.
  
  She is a comedy actor and impressionist and this November will be starring in her own sketch-based comedy show, THE MORGANA SHOW. Channel 4 said of her, "Warm, daft and infectious, Morgana's range of charismatic characters somehow lodge in your head, and her style of performance is reminiscent of Kenny Everett in his prime, but without the beard." Quite a compliment!
  
  Listen now to her new commercial showreel
   

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• Terry Mynott
  

  Terry is an impressionist and comedy actor and we are thrilled to welcome him to Hobsons Voices!
  
  Since he began mimicking the likes of Julian Clary and Frank Spencer as a child Terry has built up literally hundreds of impressions from movie stars to TV personalities. Hi infamous YouTube video of impressions has had thousands of views.

  He can shortly be seen alongside Morgana Robinson in her new Channel 4 sketch show THE MORGANA SHOW.

  
  Listen now to his new commercial showreel
   

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• Owen Teale
  

  We are delighted to welcome Owen to our roster of voice artists.

  Born in Wales he much in demand as an actor with many film and TV credits to his name. He is perhaps best known for his performances as John O'Brien, the hero in Catherine Cookson's THE FIFTEEN STREETS, both in the West End and on TV. He recently starred alongside Kenneth Branagh, Stanley Tucci, and Colin Firth in the multi award winning film CONSPIRACY.

  Have a listen to his rich warm voice.
   

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• Angel Coulby
  

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

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• Rob Brydon
  

  THE ROB BRYDON SHOW Features a mix of stand-up from Rob and from a guest comedian each week - hand-picked by Rob - there will also be a host of top musical guests.
  
  Fridays 10pm BBC2

   

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• Alex MacQueen
  

  Look out for Alex in the third series of THE INBETWEENERS.
  
  Mondays 10pm E4
   

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• Leigh Francis
  

  We are thrilled to announce that we now represent Leigh for all his voiceover work.
  
  Leigh is of course best known for donning the infamous Bo’ Selecta rubber masks. His other renowned comedy creation, Keith Lemon (on the right), can be seen nightly on ITV2 in the fourth series of CELEBRITY JUICE.
  
  Listen now to his new commercial showreel
   

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• Karl Collins
  

  Carl narrates MICHAEL JACKSON AND BUBBLES: the Untold Story. This documentary explores the complex relationship between Michael Jackson and his pet chimp Bubbles, this film considers how animals played such a huge part in the superstar's life.
  
  Tonight at 10pm Channel 4

   

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• Karl Collins
  

  Karl appears as Mike in EXCLUDED, an emotional, part-improvised, funny and powerful drama which exposes the realities and struggles that some inner-city schools face today.
  
  Tuesday 21 September 9pm BBC2
   

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• Bernard Hill
  

  A rare chance to see the much acclaimed 1982 series BOYS FROM THE BLACK STUFF. This Liverpool-based drama stars Bernard as the iconic Yosser Hughes. 
  
  Sundays 9.35pm BBC4

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• Tanya Franks
  

  Tanya plays the regular character of 'Dolly' in series two of HOTEL TRUBBLE, the children's sitcom set in the craziest hotel in town!
  
  Mondays 4pm BBC1 (and at other times, check their website for details)
   

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• The Hobsons Prize
  

  The five judges had a great time last Saturday putting this year’s finalists through their paces at Grand Central studios in London. Chosen from 44 entries the four graduates each had an hour and a half session to record at least two scripts. They were directed by Pam Myers from Rorschach and recorded by Ben Leeves. We all felt it was a pleasure to work with four such enthusiastic and talented young people.
  
  The winner will be announced at an evening presentation on 7 October.

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• Emma Cunnife
  

  Emma plays the lead role in YERMA. The tragic tale of of a woman’s desperate yearning for a child that leads her to murder. Infused with poetic imagery and song this is one of Lorca’s bets known plays.
  
  Sunday 8pm BBC Radio 3
  

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• Bob Golding
  

  Following a very successful regional tour and a run at the Duchess Theatre in London over the Christmas period, Bob now embarks on an Autumn tour in the award winning play MORECAMBE. Written by Tim Whitnall, it celebrates the extraordinary life of Britain’s best love comedian Eric Morecambe.
  
  25-30 The Lowry Salford 8-13 November Malvern Theatre

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• PHONE LINES
  

  Please note we are currently experiencing major problems with our phone lines!

  To reach us please call 0779 380 2154 or email voices@hobsons-international.com

  We hope this will be rectified ASAP

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• Tom Goodman-Hill
  

  Tom is appearing in a National Theatre production EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON. An all-pervasive fear of the future and a guilty pleasure in the excesses of the present drive Mike Bartlett’s epic rollercoaster of a play from 1968 to 2525 and back again.
  
  Cottesloe Theatre London until 22 September
   

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• Leslie Phillips
  

  Leslie presents BATTLE OF BRITAIN REMEMBERED IN MUSIC - an evening of nostalgic swing hits and wartime favourites with the London Concert Orchestra and a superb line-up of artists.
   
  Royal Festival Hall London Saturday 11 September 7.30pm
   

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• Lewis Macleod / Steve Hope Wynne
  

  Lewis and Steve are appearing in LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. Their not inconsiderable mimic talents are put to good use in this topical lunchtime panel show where the audience can probe a number of leading politicians and celebrities. It's 'Question Time' but with laughs.
  
  At the Fringe a la Mode – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010
   

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• Alistair McGowan
  

  Alistair stars in CONTINUITY a subversive new sitcom about a continuity announcer, brooding on the escalating disasters of his private and professional life whilst attempting to preview forthcoming radio programmes. The series also features the voice of Lewis Macleod.
  
  Wednesdays 11pm Radio 4
   

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• Rebekah Staton
  

  Rebekah narrates the fourth 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.
  
  Tuesdays 9pm BBC3
   

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• Clifford Samuel
  

  Clifford is appearing in the European premiere of IN THE BLOOD. Set in New York, it tells the story of Hester La Negrita, mother to five children, of five fathers, who makes a home beneath a bridge. Hounded by her need to provide a better future for her family, she bargains her hopes on the only people left in her world, and comes up short.
  
  Tuesdays to Sundays 7.30 at the Finborough Theatre London until 4 September.
   

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• Anita Rani
  

  Look out for Anita on THE ONE SHOW, where she is the current affairs correspondent.
  
  Monday to Friday 7pm BBC1

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• Johnny Vegas
  

  Johnny returns as the hapless Moz in the sixth series of IDEAL, a sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.
  
  Tuesdays at 10.30pm BBC3 with a repeat on Sundays at 10.45

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• Richard Ridings
  

  PEPPA PIG gets involved in a variety of everyday activities with her family and friends. Richard plays Peppa’s Dad.
  
  Everyday on FIVE at 6.45 am and also Nick Jnr

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• Jonathan Harden
  

  Jonathan plays Tom, the lead role in STARING INTO THE FRIDGE, part of the Afternoon Play series.
  
  Monday 13th September 2.15pm BBC Radio 4
   

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• Roger Tilling
  

  Roger can be heard on this year's final of UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE. The two teams are York and Magdalen College Oxford.
  
  All 'buzz-in' announcements are made by Roger, live in the studio, requiring split-second precision. He is also being challenged with surnames of contestants such as Warnakulasuriya, Bhattacharya and Singanayagam!
  
  Monday 4 April 8pm BBC2.
   

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• Chris Adamson
  

  Chris has begun filming for a new BBC2 crime drama THE SHADOW LINE written by Hugo Blick. He plays sinister gangster – Richards.
   

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• Cscilla Barath-Bastaic
  

  The Actors department are very pleased to be representing the beautiful and talented Csilla Barath Bastaic.
  
  Csilla trained in Zagreb and has extensive credits in film, theatre and TV. She currently divides her time between London and Zagreb.  Csilla joins our existing gifted Eastern European talent Goran Kostic (on your screens throughout August) and Sladjana Vujovic.
  
  Showreel available on request.  

   

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• Tanya Franks
  

  Tanya reprises her role as Tanya's sister, drug-addict 'Rainie' in EASTENDERS from 3rd August for seven episodes over 3 weeks.
  
  Monday to Friday 8pm BBC1
   

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob, pictured here flanked by his team captains, hosts another series of WOULD I LIE TO YOU, the comedy panel game where celebs and comedians reveal daft things about themselves that may or may not be true.
  
  Fridays 10.35 BBC1
   

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• Leslie Phillips
  

  Leslie traces the history of the farcical, camp and mildly risqué Carry On films (1958-78) in a new two-part radio series CARRY ON FOREVER!
  
  Available now on the BBC iPlayer
   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin (right) plays Doctor John Watson in a new, three-part BBC series, SHERLOCK. Holmes and Watson's adventures in 21st Century London. A thrilling, funny, fast-paced contemporary remake of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic.

  
  Sundays 9pm BBC One

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• Toby Kebbell
  

  Toby is currently filming on location in London for THE VETERAN a new film by Director Matthew Hope. The British independent production is the story of a soldier returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan who is recruited as an undercover operative keeping tabs on possible troublemakers when he uncovers a conspiracy linking both the war on terror and the war on drugs.

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• Elaine Cassidy
  

  Elaine is about to shoot a pilot for HBO in New York. It was written by John Logan (Tony Winner for best play this year and Oscar nominated for The Aviator) and will be directed by Kathryn Bigelow (Oscar winner this year for best director for The Hurt Locker).

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• James Capel/ Phil Deguara/Michael Kingsmith
  

  James, Phil and Michael appear in THE END by Marc Price (Marc directed last year’s festival hit COLIN). The production is featured in the short film showcase in this year’s Film4 Frightfest, the UK's leading fantasy & horror film festival 26-29 August.
  
  Sunday 29th August 1.30pm Empire Leicester Square London
   

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• Dean Lennox Kelly
  

  If you missed it at the cinema catch up with FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TIME TRAVEL a sci-fi comedy film in which Dean plays Pete.
  
  Sunday 1 August 10:30 BBC2
   

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• Amy Shindler/ Rebekah Staton
  

  Amy (and her fellow writer Beth Chalmers) have written a pilot for a radio sitcom - PAULINE PEPYS' DOWRY. Pauline Pepys needs to find a husband. And that's not easy in the 1660s - in a world where men wear lipstick, everyone's dropping of plague and there's no loo!
  
  Rebekah features as part of the talented cast.
  
  Tuesday 10 August 11pm BBC Radio 4
   

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• Amy Shindler
  

  Following the untimely death of her Mum in 2005, Amy has taken leave of her senses and decided to climb the 20,000 feet that is Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise money for the wonderful Norwood Hope Centre. A very noble endeavour indeed!
  
  Visit her sponsorship page and give her a helping hand!

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• Lewis Macleod
  

  Lewis is amongst a talented cast for the fourth series of RECORDED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES. This fast-paced sketch show about modern communication, media noise and contemporary obsessions is recorded in front of a studio audience. The show has an open-door policy, so that anyone can send the show sketches. Some 1500 were submitted for consideration - with the funniest stuff getting recorded and broadcast.
  
  Thursdays 11pm BBC Radio 4 and BBC iPlayer
   

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• Goran Kostic
  

  Goran plays the Russian captain General Zubov in THE DEEP. This five-part thriller follows the crew of an oceanographic submarine as they search the final frontiers of Earth for unknown and remarkable life forms. Set thousands of feet below the Arctic ice, the drama unfolds when the crew find themselves stranded with no power, limited oxygen and no communication with the surface.
  
  Tuesdays 9pm BBC1
   

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• Emma Cunnife
  

  Emma stars as Elizabeth Proctor in THE CRUCIBLE. Set amid the Salem witch hunts, in what is arguably Arthur Miller’s greatest play, a community is divided by jealousy and superstition. As witchcraft hysteria takes hold, choices have to be made: conform to survive or uphold your beliefs whatever the consequences.
  
  At the Open Air Theatre Regents Park London until 19 June
   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martin appears as gun-toting villan Dixon in WILD TARGET - a hitman tries to retire, but a beautiful thief may just change his plans! This action comedy drama is based on the 1993 French film Cible Emouvante.
  
  Currently on release

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• Mary Pearce
  

  As the “Queen” of studio and backing vocals Mary's powerful, soulful vocals have been heard with the cream of the Jazz, Soul, R&B and Pop world, including the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan, Courtney Pine, Mica Paris, Beverley Knight, Culture Club, Marcella Detroit, Donna Summer, Roy Ayres…..the list goes on.
  
  Mary is appearing at the famous 606 Club London on Monday 7 June.
   

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• Chris Fairbank
  

  Chris plays Freddie, father of John, in LENNON NAKED. This one-off drama focuses on the impact of the brief and unhappy reappearance of Freddie into John’s life during the sixties.
  
  Available now to view on BBC iPlayer 

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  Martin stars as Lord Emsworth and also directs BBC Radio 4's new CLASSIC SERIAL, P.G. Wodehouse's SUMMER LIGHTNING. The producer is Rosalind Ayres.
  
  (Episode 1:rptd Sat 10 July, 9pm) Episode 2: Sun 11 July at 3pm (rptd Sat 17 July, 9pm)
   

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• Mim Grey
  

  Miriam is appearing live with her six-piece band playing tracks from her album GREY MATTERS, which was released to great acclaim last month.
  
  At the Bush Hall London on Thursday 1 July at 7.30

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• Oliver Evans
  

  Hobsons Actors are pleased to welcome Oliver Evans.
  
  Oliver has just graduated from Central School of Speech and Drama. He is a wonderful Cheshire born actor and musical performer. He is also a skilled musician.

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• Rob Brydon
  

  Rob reveals to Kirsty Young the eight discs, the luxury and the book he would take to the fictional island on this weeks DESERT ISLAND DISCS.
  
  Available now on BBC iPlayer or to download as a podcast. 

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• Kate Fitzgerald
  

  Kate can be seen as Patricia Burns in HOLBY CITY, the BBC drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

  
  Tuesday 11 May 8pm BBC1 .

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• Toby Kebbel
  

  Toby appears alongside an illustrious cast as Garsiv, in the new Disney adventure PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME. The film, based on the video game, follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.
  
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• Jodie Whittaker / Rebekah Staton
  

  Jodie stars as Linda Caddock and Rebekah as Beverley Rees in ROYAL WEDDING. This drama, which is part of BBC2’s Eighties season, is set in a Welsh village against the backdrop of the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in July 1981.

  
  Now available on BBC iPlayer

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• Chris Adamson
  

  Chris begins filming on THE GREAT GHOST RESCUE at the end of this month. Based on the novel by Eva Ibbotson, this new comedy is due for release in 2011.

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• Amanda Abbington
  

  Amanda appears as Doris Arthur in MONEY, a two-part adaptation of Martin Amis’s cult novel.
  
  Available now on the BBC iPlayer.
   

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• Dean Lennox Kelly
  

  Dean stars alongside a stellar cast in THE SECRET DIARIES OF MISS ANNE LISTER. Anne Lister, was a Yorkshire landowner, industrialist, traveller and diarist. She was also a lesbian who defied the conventions of her times by living with her female lover.

  Anne's remarkable diary and her truly extraordinary life form the basis of this one-off drama.
  
  Available now on BBC iPlayer

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• Lewis Macleod
  

  Lewis has just finished filming for a new BBC series of HARRY AND PAUL playing Paul McCartney.
  
  He has also completed filming for HATTIE, a one-off BBC4 true life drama. In this bittersweet story of UK comedy icon Hattie Jacques, Lewis plays ‘This is Your Life’ presenter Eamonn Andrews.
  
  Both due for transmission later in the year. 

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• Lewis Macleod
  

  Lewis has completed filming for the one-off BBC4 true life drama HATTIE. In this bittersweet story of UK comedy icon Hattie Jacques, he plays ‘This is Your Life’ presenter Eamonn Andrews.
  
  Due for transmission later in the year.

   

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• April
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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  The award-winning OUTNUMBERED returns for a third series. Tyger continues in his role as eldest son Jake in this part improvised comedy about the Brockman family.
  
  The series also features Gran, played by our very own Ros Ayres.
  
  Thursdays 9.30 BBC1

   

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• Susie Blake
  

  Susie stars in GRUMPY OLD WOMEN 2. Fresh from a 60 date sell-out National tour three of Britain's Top Grumps bring their brand new show to London. Expect ninety minutes of advanced Grumping - plus vital tips on getting through these gloomy days the Grumpy way!
  
  The Novello Theatre London until 5th June

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• Miriam Grey
  

  Mim's eagerly awaited new album GREY MATTERS has just been released. Available now on Amazon.
  
  Visit her website for more details.

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• Richard Hawley
  

  Richard stars as Prentice in LEOPOLDVILLE. This dark Irish play set in 1990, tells the story of a gang of young men whose friendships are tested when their crime spirals out of control.
  
  Tristan Bates Theatre London until 24 April
   

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• Mikyla Dodd
  

  Mikyla appears as Elaine in the successful CALENDAR GIRLS by Tim Firth. 
  
  On a nationwide tour throughout 2010.
  
  During September: Aberdeen,  Inverness, Edinburgh and Liverpool.

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• John Schwab
  

  John appears as film producer Saul Kimmer in TRUE WEST. A darkly funny story of sibling rivalry and Hollywood hypocrisy, set in the heat of the Californian suburbs.
  
  Until 5 June at the newly refurbished Sheffield Crucible
   

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• Deeivya Meir
  

  Congratulations to Deeivya the female recipient of the 2010 Norman Beaton Fellowship, a flagship initiative run by BBC Radio Drama as a key part of the department's actor talent events.

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• HAPPY EASTER!
  

  
  
  The artists and staff wish you a very HAPPY EASTER!

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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.
  
  Fridays 8pm on FIVE

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• Larissa Murray
  

  Congratulations to Larissa who has been submitted as an entrant team member into the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards for ‘Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program’ this for her voice work on ANGELINA BALLERINA.
  
  Nominations will be announced on 12 May.

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• Alex Macqueen
  

  Alex has a cameo role as Howard, a pompous neighbour, in this week’s OUTNUMBERED.

  
  Watch now on BBC iPlayer

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• Zahra Browne
  

  Zara appears as Clarissa in Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea - this weeks episode of CASUALTY.  
  
  Saturday 24 April 9pm BBC1

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• Anita Rani
  

  Anita returns as one of the three main presenters in the new series of the BBC consumer programme WATCHDOG.
  
  Thursdays 8pm BBC1

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• March
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• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard narrates INDIAN HILL RAILWAYS. This three part documentary series explores the little trains that have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years, from the Himalayas in the north to the Nilgiris in the south.

  
  Fridays at 9pm BBC2

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• Anna Crilly
  

  Anna is starring in PARTY. The five strong cast make up a group of student idealists looking to form a new political party - small minds tackling big issues. This one act satire is a FRINGE FIRST WINNER 2009 and a total sell out at both Edinburgh 2009 and the Sydney Festival 2010.
   

  Arts Theatre London until 13 March
   

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• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard appears as Gerard Hopkirk in FIVE DAYS a thriller series which tracks five 24-hour periods in a police investigation.

  
  Every night this week at 9pm on BBC1

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• Tyger Drew-Honey
  

  Tyger appeared with the rest of his TV family when the cast of OUTNUMBERED was interviewed on FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS.
   

  Available now on the BBC iPlayer

   

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  Martin joins the cast of EASTENDERS as journalist Harvey Freeman and provides a love interest for both Peggy and Pat.
  
  Monday to Friday 8pm BBC1

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• Caroline Dennis
  

  Caroline plays Aunt Ann in LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN, Bill Kenwright Productions’ musical tribute to Neil Sedaka.
  
  The UK tour continues until 18 July.
  
   

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• Kate O’Sullivan / Simon Mattacks / Bob Golding
  

  Kate, Simon and Bob lend their vocal talents to a wonderful new children’s animation series CASTLE FARM. Join Farm Girl, Piggy, Farmer and all the gang every morning on Milkshake!
  
  Monday to Friday 9.05am on FIVE
   

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• Tim Whitnall
  

  Tim lends his vocal artistry to a new series of MUDDLE EARTH, a high comedy-adventure animation set in a mad fantasy world inhabited by all manner of strange creatures.
  
  Monday to Friday 3.50 CBeebies and 5.45 BBC HD
   

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  The Independent have recently interviewed Martin about his voice work. (seen here on the right with Alfred Molina).
  
  Click on the link to read the article MARTIN JARVIS: VOICE OF THE NATION.

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• Jodie Whittaker
  

   

  Jodie stars as Brenda in PERRIER’S BOUNTY a crime thriller comedy set in modern day Dublin.
  
  On general release - view the trailer

   

   

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• Peter De Jersey
  

  Congratulations to Peter and the cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF which won Best Revival at the Olivier Awards 2010
  
  At the Novello Theatre London until 10 April

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• Tim Whitnall / Bob Golding
  

  Our warmest congratulations to Tim and Bob who won the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards 2010 for MORECAMBE. Tim wrote this award winning show, which stars the phenomenally talented Bob Golding.
  
  If you didn't manage to see MORECAMBE at the Duchess Theatre there is still a chance to catch it on tour where it continues to receive standing ovations. Click here for details.

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• Akiya Henry
  

  Congratulations to Akiya and the cast of HELLO DOLLY which won Best Musical Revival at The Olivier Awards 2010.

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• Bernard Hill
  

  Bernard stars in CANOE MAN, the intriguing story of John Darwin the man who faked his own death when he and his wife faced mounting debt.
  
  Wednesday 31 March 9pm BBC4
   

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• Martin Freeman
  

  Martins stars as Rembrandt in NIGHTWATCHING. The film, directed by Peter Greenaway, is an extravagant, exotic and moving look at Rembrandt's romantic and professional life, and the controversy he created by the identification of a murderer in the painting THE NIGHT WATCH.

  
  Now on general cinema release.

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• Martin Jarvis / Alistair McGowan
  

  The Saturday Play on Radio 4 features a dramatisation of Ian Fleming’s GOLDFINGER.
  Martin directs and plays Fleming, whilst Alistair appears as Hawker in this classic James Bond tale.

  Saturday 3 April 2.30 Radio 4
  

   

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• February
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• Bernard Hill
  

   

  Bernard narrates BOMBAY RAILWAY a documentary about Bombay's vast suburban rail network, which serves millions daily.
  
  Saturday 6 Feb at 8pm BBC4

   

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  In his other role as director, Martin brings three compelling short stories to BBC Radio 4. Three tales of 'creeping unease’, written by the late Shirley Jackson: 'The Lottery', 'Trial by Combat' and 'The Villager'.

  
  Tuesday February 9th, Wednesday Feb 10th, Thursday Feb 11th, each afternoon at 3.30pm.

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• Tammy Weiss
  

  Now resident in the UK, Canadian singer Tammy is appearing at the world renowned Ronnie Scott’s Club on Thursday 25 February.

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• Bob Golding / Tim Whitnall
  

  Congratulations to Bob and Tim for their well deserved nominations in this year's Olivier Awards 

  BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL OR ENTERTAINMENT
  Bob Golding for MORECAMBE at the Duchess Theatre, London 
  
  BEST ENTERTAINMENT
  MORECAMBE written by Tim Whitnall

  If you didn't manage to catch MORECAMBE at the Duchess Theatre there is still a chance to see this wonderful show on tour. Click here for details.

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• Laurence Olivier Awards 2010
  

  We are delighted that our artists are associated with the following nominations in this years Laurence Olivier Awards. The winners will be announced on 21 March.
  
  Tom Goodman-Hill ENRON – Best new play / Best set design

  Tim Whitnall MORECAMBE – Best entertainment

  Bob Golding MORECAMBE – Best Actor in a musical or entertainment

  Peter De Jersey CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF – Best Revival

  Tara Fitzgerald THE MISANTHROPE – Best Revival

  Akiya Henry HELLO DOLLY! – Best Musical Revival
   

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• Roger Tilling
  

  Roger can be heard narrating a brand new, six-part documentary series SHARK MEN. A team of anglers and scientists endeavour to uncover the spectacular secrets about the shark's migratory patterns, breeding and birthing sites.
  
  Thursdays 8pm National Geographic Channel.
   

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• Susie Blake
  

  Susie is one of the guest celebrities stepping into their dancing shoes for LET’S DANCE FOR SPORT RELEIF a very worthy cause!
  
  Saturdays 6.30 BBC 1

   

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• Dexter Fletcher
  

  Dexter narrates BANDED BROTHERS: THE MONGOOSE MOB. Filmed in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, this four part documentary looks at their boisterous, cheeky, and extremely mischievous troops of Banded Mongooses.
  
  Sundays 5.10pm on BBC2
   

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• Martin Jarvis
  

  Martin’s undoubted prowess as an audio book reader is reviewed and applauded in an article by Christopher Hitchens on page 104 of the March issue of Vanity Fair.
  
  “..if you should seek a literary vocalist who resembles a company of actors inside one suit, each twitting the others, then Mr Jarvis is your man”
  
  Praise indeed!

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• January
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• Tom Goodman-Hill
  

  Tom reprises his role as Andy Fastow in ENRON, which he first performed at Chichester and The Royal Court last year. Lucy Prebble has bought one of the most infamous scandals in financial history to the stage in this mix of tragedy and comedy.
  
  The Noël Coward Theatre, London until 8 May.
   

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• Clifford Samuel
  

  Clifford is appearing in the cinematic biography of Ian Dury, SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL. The film follows Dury's rise to fame and documents his personal battle with the debilitating disease polio. Clifford plays Charley Charles the drummer in the Blockheads band.
  
  Now showing in selected cinemas
   

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• Amanda Abington / Dean Lennox Kelly
  

  Amanda and Dean star as married couple Babs and Dickie in MARRIED, SINGLE, OTHER a new six part, romantic comedy series that explores the lives, loves and loathes of three couples, all at different stages of their relationships.
  
  Mondays 9pm ITV1
   

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• Anna Crilly and Samantha Dakin
  

  A new year, a new decade and TWO new voices!
  
  A warm welcome to Anna and Samantha.
  
  Anna is both an actress and comedienne. You will doubtless recognise her as the scene stealing, deadpan housekeeper Magda in the BBC sitcom LEAD BALLOON.
  
  Samantha is a native of Santa Rosa USA and trained at The Drama Centre London. Apart from her natural Californian accent she is also skilled at other US regions and has mastered a very credible English RP!
  
  Listen to their new showreels - Anna and Samantha.
   

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• John Dagleish
  

  John reprieves his role as Alf Arless in LARKRISE TO CANDLEFORD. This third, twelve 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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• DeNica Fairman
  

  DeNica plays a multitude of characters in the third series of ON THE BLOG. This popular comedy show is about the life of a blogger whose internet diary obsessively chronicles his life, loves and interest in miniature soldiers!
  
  Thursdays 10pm BBC Radio 2
   

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• Steven Pacey
  

  Steven is appearing as Luke Neal in SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION. This award winning witty play scratches beneath the surface of a world obsessed with money and fame – how can anyone be sure that people are who they say they are?
  
  Now playing at The Old Vic London until 3 April
   

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• Peter McDonald
  

  Peter is currently starring as Aston in THE CARETAKER. In this new production Harold Pinter’s first big success remains as mysterious and compelling as ever.
  
  Until 17 April at the Trafalgar Studios London.
   

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• Alex Macqueen / Tim Whitnall / John Schwab
  

  Congratulations to THE HIDE, starring, Alex MacQueen, written by Tim Whitnall and produced by John Schwab, it has just won Best Feature at the Beaufort International Film Festival.
  
  The DVD, which is currently available, also features deleted scenes, alternate scenes, making of (with cast and crew interviews), original theatrical trailer and more of Roy Tunt in his hilarious viral videos on gardening technique and etiquette. 

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• Akiya Henry
  

  Akiya will be appearing as Ruth Gardiner in a two-part SILENT WITNESS starting on BBC 1 at 9pm on Thursday 21 January and concluding on Friday 22 January.

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• Emma Cunniffe
  

  Emma narrates a new three part documentary SHOOTING THE WAR. It features amateur footage filmed by British and German soldiers during WW2.
  
  Wednesdays 9pm BBC4
   

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• Alex MacQueen
  

  Congratulations to Alex who has been nominated for Best Actor in this year’s London Evening Standard Film Awards for his role as Roy Tunt, the creepy birdwatcher in THE HIDE.
  
  The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the London Film Museum on 8 February.

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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.

  “Charles Armstrong lovingly brings to life the honey voiced BBC announcer Douglas Smith” – Mail on Sunday

  On nationwide tour until July - click here for details.
   

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• Teresa Gallagher
  

  Teresa supplies many of the voices for a new children’s series ALPHABLOCKS, the adventures of 26 lively letters who can make words come to life by holding hands.
  
  Mondays at 4.30 on CBeebies, but you can also play games and watch the episodes online.
   

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• Tanya Franks
  

  Tanya is appearing as Amanda in the World Premiere of REALLY OLD, LIKE FORTY FIVE. As a government research body seeks to deal with the problems of a maturing population, a family addresses its own. Relations are put to the test across three generations. 
  
  The Cottesloe Theatre at the National Theatre, London until 20 April.
  
   

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• Bob Golding
  

  Following a very successful London run over the Christmas period, Bob is currently on a nationwide tour in the award winning MORECAMBE. 
  
  Written by Tim Whitnall, the play celebrates the extraordinary life of Britain’s best loved comedian Eric Morecambe.
  
  Click here for dates and venues until July.
   

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• Rebekah Staton
  

  Rebekah appears as Kate in MO, a revealing portrait of the late Mo Mowlam, former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
  
  Sunday 31 January 9pm C4
   

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