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Hard Cell
''Hard Cell'' is a British mockumentary sitcom streaming television series developed by Catherine Tate, who also plays six of the main characters. The series premiered on 12 April 2022 on Netflix, and consists of six episodes. The series was cancelled after one season. Plot The series follows UK prison governor Laura Willis (Catherine Tate) who firmly believes that creativity leads to rehabilitation and plans to put on a musical, starring inmates and directed by ex-'' EastEnders'' star Cheryl Fergison. During the six-week rehearsals, the inmates find their voices, build self-confidence and strengthen their friendships. Cast and characters Main * Catherine Tate as Laura / Ros / Ange / Big Viv / Marco / Anne Marie * Christian Brassington as Dean * Cheryl Fergison as Herself * Niky Wardley as Anastasia * Jola Olajide as Charlee * Peter Singh as Gary Recurring Episodes Production On 30 June 2021, it was announced that Catherine Tate would write, direct and star in a six-pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mockumentary
A mockumentary (a blend of ''mock'' and ''documentary''), fake documentary or docu-comedy is a type of film or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictional setting, or to parody the documentary form itself. While mockumentaries are usually comedic, pseudo-documentaries are their dramatic equivalents. However, pseudo-documentary should not be confused with docudrama, a fictional genre in which dramatic techniques are combined with documentary elements to depict real events. Also, docudrama is different from docufiction, a genre in which documentaries are contaminated with fictional elements. Mockumentaries are often presented as historical documentaries, with B roll and talking heads discussing past events, or as '' cinéma vérité'' pieces following people as they go through various events. Examples emerged during the 1950s when archival f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dystin Johnson
Dystin Johnson is a British actress and screenwriter. She is best known for playing Norma Starkey in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series, '' Shameless'', in a recurring role for series 1 and 3, then in the main cast for series 4–6. Following her first role in a 1993 episode of '' Harry'', she moved on to a main cast role as Rossetti Wordsworth in series 2–4 of the CBeebies children's TV show ''The Story Makers'', from 2002 to 2004. She has also had parts in '' Prime Suspect: The Final Act'', '' EastEnders'', ''The Bill'' and ''Holby City''. She was also in the ''Paul Merton's Silent Clowns'' documentary on BBC Four as herself, in 2006. In August 2011, Johnson made a brief appearance in ''Coronation Street''. From 2012 to 2015, Johnson played Mrs. Carter in '' 4 O'Clock Club'' on CBBC. In 2022, Johnson appeared as the character Vicki in the Netflix mockumentary sitcom '' Hard Cell''. Johnson has written for two episodes of the CBBC children's drama '' Tracy Beaker Returns'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing ''agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pen Pal
Pen pals (or penpals, pen-pals, penfriends or pen friends) are people who regularly write to each other, particularly via postal mail. Pen pals are usually strangers whose relationship is based primarily, or even solely, on their exchange of letters. Occasionally, pen pals may already have a relationship that is not regularly conducted in person. Purposes A pen pal relationship is often used to practice reading and writing in a foreign language, to improve literacy, to learn more about other countries and lifestyles, and to make friendships. While the expansion of the Internet has reduced the number of traditional pen pals, pen pal clubs can nowadays be found on the Internet, in magazine columns, newspapers, and sometimes through clubs or special interest groups. Organizations Many pen pals meet each other through organizations that bring people together for this purpose. Organizations can be split into three main categories: free, partial subscription, and subscription-based c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HM Prison
His Majesty's Prisons (Her Majesty's Prisons in the case of a female monarch) is the name given to prisons in the United Kingdom, as well as some in Australia and a small number in Canada, Grenada, Jersey, The Bahamas and Barbados. The title makes up part of the name of individual prisons and is usually abbreviated to HM Prison or HMP. Australia The title of HM Prison is given to a number of prisons in Australia, especially in the state of Victoria. Bahamas Fox Hill Prison in Nassau was formerly known as Her Majesty's Prisons. Barbados The title of HM Prison was given to HMP Dodds Prison in St. Philip, until the crown was dissolved, it was also the name given to the former Glendairy Prison in Station Hill, St. Michael. Belize The Belize Museum was formerly a HM prison. Canada His Majesty's Penitentiary at 89 Forest Road in St. John's, Newfoundland was built in 1859, and is still operational as a men’s correctional facility of the Department of Justice and Public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Side Story
''West Side Story'' is a musical conceived by Jerome Robbins with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents. Inspired by William Shakespeare's play ''Romeo and Juliet'', the story is set in the mid-1950s in the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, then a multiracial, blue-collar neighborhood. The musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The Sharks, who are immigrants from Puerto Rico, and the Jets, who are white, vie for dominance of the neighborhood, and the police try to keep order. The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, tragic love story, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in musical theatre. The original 1957 Broadway production, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Carter (British Actor)
Alex Carter (born 7 May 1982 in Oldham, Greater Manchester) is an English actor and writer, mostly known for his roles as Jamie Hope in ''Emmerdale'' and Lee Hunter in ''Hollyoaks''. Early life Carter's brother Bruce is in a band called The Whip and both Carters attended the Blue Coat School, Oldham. A lifelong fan of Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Carter presented the Saturday afternoon sports programme ''Latics Live'' on The Revolution between 2008–2011. Life and career After playing Greeny in CITV show Adam's Family Tree, in 1999 Carter was cast as Craig Harrison in Sunday evening drama '' Where the Heart Is''. He then joined the cast of ''Hollyoaks'' as Lee Hunter, staying for four years before his character left to embark on an around the world tour. He then joined ''Emmerdale'' on 16 February 2006 as Jamie Hope in the ITV soap ''Emmerdale''. On 8 February 2010, whilst appearing on Shaun Keaveny's breakfast show on BBC 6 Music, he announced that he was leaving ''Emmerdal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Hawksford
Daniel Hawksford (born 10 April 1980) is a Welsh stage and screen actor. Stage career Before starting his professional career, Hawksford trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). He is an associate artist for Clwyd Theatr Cymru. Hawksford's work in theatre includes: ''Much Ado About Nothing'' and '' The Hour We Knew Nothing Of Each Other'' at the National Theatre; ''The School of Night'', '' The Tamer Tamed'', ''The Taming of the Shrew'' and ''Cymbeline'' for the RSC; ''Jackets'' at the Young Vic, London; ''Troilus and Cressida'', ''Romeo and Juliet'' and ''Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead'' at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Wales; '' The Pull of Negative Gravity'' at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh and 59E59, New York; ''Memory'' at ESG, New York; '' Aqua NeroReview of Acqua Nero from the theatre dance and drama in Wales web sitefor Sgript Cymru; ''Romeo and Juliet'' at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter and ''Lunch'' at The King's Head Theatre, London. He also played Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Jones (singer)
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward (born 7 June 1940), known professionally as Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. His career began with a string of top-ten hits in the mid-1960s. He has toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas (1967–2011). Jones's voice has been described by AllMusic as a "full-throated, robust baritone". His performing range has included pop, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel. In 2008, the ''New York Times'' called Jones a musical "shape shifter", who could "slide from soulful rasp to pop croon, with a voice as husky as it was pretty". Jones has sold over 100 million records, with 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the US, including " It's Not Unusual", "What's New Pussycat?", the theme song for the 1965 James Bond film '' Thunderball'', " Green, Green Grass of Home", " Delilah", " She's a Lady", " Kiss" and "Sex Bomb". Jones has also occasionally dabbled in acting, first making his acting debut playing the lead role in the 1979 telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Wisbey
Duncan James Wisbey (born 16 December 1971) is an English actor, musician, writer and impressionist. He is often credited as simply Wisbey. Recordings and appearances From 2001, Wisbey collaborated with Jonny Trunk, founder of Trunk Records, to produce the album ''Dirty Fan Male'', based on Trunk's experiences organising glamour models' fan clubs. The album comprises Wisbey's amusing recitals of the fan mail they received, and it was later turned into an acclaimed live show and a book. The inclusion of Wisbey's song " The Ladies' Bras" on the 2007 compilation album ''Now We Are Ten'' and its appearances on ''The All Day Breakfast Show'' proved so successful that it was released as a single and became the shortest single ever to enter the UK Singles Chart, following a campaign on BBC Radio 1 by Scott Mills. At 36 seconds long, it became the shortest song ever to make the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 27 in September 2007. Wisbey has also appeared as an actor in several '' D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Salis
Abdul Wahab Mumuni (born 6 July 1979), known professionally as Abdul Salis, is a British actor. He played paramedic Curtis Cooper on '' Casualty'', the longest-running medical drama broadcast in the UK. He is the son of Ghanaian parents who moved to London in 1976. He has one child. A daughter, Mia Mumuni. Career Television Salis has appeared in numerous television roles, including ''The Hidden City'' (2002), '' Casualty'' (2008–09), '' Trevor's World of Sport'' (2003) and an episode of '' Doctor Who'' “Fear Her” (2006) as Kel. He was in an episode of CBBC's '' M.I. High'' “The Big Bling” as Ben Lacy (a footballer). In ''Father Brown'' (2019) S7:E2, "The Passing Bell”, he played Enoch Rowe, an immigrant farm laborer from Trinidad. In January 2019, Salis played the role of ''Caden James'' in '' EastEnders''. In June 2020, Salis was announced to play ''Eamon Valda'' in Amazon's forthcoming '' The Wheel of Time (TV series)''. Cinema His films include ''Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall
Camilla (born Camilla Rosemary Shand, later Parker Bowles, 17 July 1947) is Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms as the wife of King Charles III. She became queen consort on 8 September 2022, upon the accession of her husband following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Camilla was raised in East Sussex and South Kensington in England and educated in England, Switzerland, and France. In 1973, she married British Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles; they divorced in 1995. Camilla and Charles were romantically involved periodically both before and during each of their first marriages. Their relationship was highly publicised in the media and attracted worldwide scrutiny. In 2005, Camilla married Charles in the Windsor Guildhall, which was followed by a televised Anglican blessing at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. From the marriage until her husband's accession in 2022, she was known as the Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
