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Decline (Brass Eye)
''Brass Eye'' (stylised as brassEYE) is a British satirical television series parodying Current affairs (news format), current affairs news programming. A series of six episodes aired on Channel 4 in 1997, and a further episode in 2001. The series was created and presented by Chris Morris (satirist), Chris Morris, written by Morris, David Quantick, Peter Baynham, Jane Bussmann, Arthur Mathews (writer), Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan and Charlie Brooker and directed by Michael Cumming. Overview Originally planned as a spin-off from ''The Day Today'' (1994), the pilot (then called ''Torque tv™'') was passed on by the BBC. Channel 4 commissioned a new pilot, which would be called ''Brass Eye''. The name mixes together the titles of two popular current affairs shows, (''Brass Tacks (BBC TV series), Brass Tacks'' and ''Public Eye''), while the term "brass eye" is also British slang for the anus. The series satirised media portrayal of social ills, in particular sensationalism, uns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satire
Satire is a genre of the visual, literary, and performing arts, usually in the form of fiction and less frequently non-fiction, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, often with the intent of exposing or shaming the perceived flaws of individuals, corporations, government, or society itself into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society. Satire may also poke fun at popular themes in art and film. A prominent feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm—"in satire, irony is militant", according to literary critic Northrop Frye— but parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve of (or at least accept as natural) th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brass Tacks (BBC TV Series)
''Brass Tacks'' was an influential BBC TV documentary programme on BBC from 1977 to 1988. Presenters included Brian Trueman, Eric Robson, David Dimbleby, John Ware and John Harrison John Harrison ( – 24 March 1776) was an English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, a long-sought-after device for solving the History of longitude, problem of how to calculate longitude while at sea. Harrison's sol .... The first episode aired on 6 July 1977, featured a debate as to whether or not the Moors Murders, Moors murderer Myra Hindley should be considered for parole from the life imprisonment, life sentence she had received more than a decade earlier. References External links * * BBC television documentaries 1977 British television series debuts 1988 British television series endings Investigative documentary television series {{BBC-documentary-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Eldon
Kevin Eldon (born 2 October 1959) is an English actor and comedian. He featured in British comedy television shows of the 1990s including ''Fist of Fun'', ''This Morning with Richard Not Judy'', ''Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (TV series), Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge'', ''I'm Alan Partridge'', ''Big Train'', ''Brass Eye'' and ''Jam (TV series), Jam''. In 2013, Eldon appeared in his own BBC sketch series ''It's Kevin''. He has also appeared in minor speaking roles in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones''. Personal life Eldon was born in Chatham, Kent. He has been a practising Buddhist since 1990. He has two children with his wife Holly, who he met in late 2005 on the set of ''Hyperdrive (British TV series), Hyperdrive'', where she was the art director. Early career and 'Lee & Herring' Eldon occupies half a page in Oliver Gray's book called ''Volume – A Cautionary Tale of Rock and Roll Obsession''; this includes coverage of punk-era Hampshire where, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Dennis
Peter Hugh Dennis (born 13 February 1962) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, Impressionist (entertainment), impressionist and writer. He was a panellist in every episode of the comedy show ''Mock the Week'' (2005–2022) and is one half of the double act Punt and Dennis alongside Steve Punt. Dennis has also played Dr Piers Crispin in the sitcom ''My Hero (British TV series), My Hero'' (2000–2006), Pete Brockman in the sitcom ''Outnumbered (British TV series), Outnumbered'' (2007–2014, 2016, 2024), Toby in the sitcom ''Not Going Out'' (2014–2023), and the Bank Manager in the first season of the comedy-drama series ''Fleabag'' (2016). He presents the community archaeology television show ''The Great British Dig'' (2020–present). Early life Peter Hugh Dennis was born in Kettering on 13 February 1962, the son of schoolteacher Dorothy Mary (née Hinnels) and Anglicanism, Anglican priest John Dennis (bishop), John Dennis. His older brother, John Dennis (diplomat), John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Guerrasio
John Guerrasio (born January 1, 1950 in New York City, New York) is an American stage, film and TV actor, based in the United Kingdom. He is known for having a broad New York accent The phonology, sound system of New York City English is popularly known as a New York accent. The accent (sociolinguistics), accent of the New York metropolitan area is one of the most recognizable in the United States, largely due to its p .... In his review of '' Love Birds,'' Bernie Byrnes of Loose-Lips.com wrote, "John Guerrasio is ideal casting….He delivers his role with expert timing and rules the stage." Career Theatre United Kingdom New York Film and television Video games References {{DEFAULTSORT:Guerrasio, John 1950 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from London Male actors from New York (state) American expatriate male actors American expatriates in England American male film actors American male television a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claire Skinner
Claire Skinner (born 1965) is an English actress, known in the United Kingdom for her television career, particularly playing Sue Brockman from the BBC television series '' Outnumbered''. She is also known for her collaboration with director Mike Leigh on two of his films, '' Life is Sweet'' (1990) and ''Naked'' (1993). Early life Claire Skinner was born and brought up in Hemel Hempstead, the youngest daughter of a shopkeeper and an Irish-born secretary, and was shy as a child. Her dream was to be an actress and she immersed herself in her ambition. She acted, neglecting school work at Cavendish School, and "barely scraped through erA-levels". She went on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and then joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. Career Her first role was in ''Hanky Park'', by Walter Greenwood at the Oldham Repertory Theatre, which she describes as a "really traditional start". She is best known as Clare on the British television comedy '' Life B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Davis
Julia Davis (born August 1966) is an English actress, comedian, director and writer. She is known for writing and starring in the comedies Human Remains (TV series), ''Human Remains'' (2000) and ''Nighty Night'' (2004–2005). She later worked on the comedies ''Hunderby'' (2012–2015), ''Camping (British TV series), Camping'' (2016), and ''Sally4Ever'' (2018) which she also directed. A nine-time BAFTA TV Award nominee, she won 2013 British Academy Television Craft Awards, Best Comedy Writing for ''Hunderby'' in 2013 and the 2018 British Academy Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy for ''Sally4Ever''. She has also received two RTS Awards and three British Comedy Awards. In addition to acting in her own works, she has appeared in a variety of other British television comedies, most notably portraying List of Gavin & Stacey characters#Dawn Sutcliffe, Dawn Sutcliffe in ''Gavin & Stacey'' (2007–2009, 2019, 2024). Her film roles include ''Love Actually'' (2003), ''Cemetery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Pegg
Simon John Pegg (; born 14 February 1970) is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter. He came to prominence in the UK as the co-creator of the Channel 4 sitcom ''Spaced'' (1999–2001), directed by Edgar Wright. He and Wright co-wrote the films ''Shaun of the Dead'' (2004), ''Hot Fuzz'' (2007), and ''The World's End (film), The World's End'' (2013), known collectively as the ''Three Flavours Cornetto'' trilogy, all of which saw Wright directing and Pegg starring alongside Nick Frost. Pegg and Frost also wrote and starred in the sci-fi comedy film ''Paul (2011 film), Paul'' (2011). Pegg is one of the few performers to have achieved what ''Radio Times'' calls the "Holy Grail of Nerd, Nerd-dom", having played popular supporting characters in ''Doctor Who'' (2005), ''Star Trek'' as Scotty (Star Trek), Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (2009–2016), and ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' (2015). He starred as Benji Dunn in the Mission: Impossible (film series), ''Mission: Impossible'' f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amelia Bullmore
Amelia Mary Bullmore (born 31 January 1964) is an English actress, screenwriter and playwright. She is known for her roles in ''Coronation Street'' (1990–1992, 1995), '' I'm Alan Partridge'' (2002), '' Ashes to Ashes'' (2008–2009), '' Twenty Twelve'' (2011–2012) and '' Scott & Bailey'' (2011–2014). Bullmore began writing in 1994. Her writing credits include episodes of '' This Life'', '' Attachments'', ''Black Cab'', and '' Scott & Bailey.'' Early life and education Bullmore was born in Chelsea, London, to Jeremy Bullmore, an advertising executive, and Pamela Bullmore (née Green), a gardening writer. She has two older brothers, including Edward Bullmore. She studied drama at Manchester University. Career Acting Bullmore was part of a cabaret group named Red Stockings, along with Helen Edmundson. While performing at the Contact Theatre in Manchester, a casting director for ''Coronation Street'' saw her performance. Bullmore played Steph Barnes in ''Coronation S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Heap
Mark Heap (born 13 May 1957) is a British actor and comedian. Television credits include '' Ghost Train'' (1991), '' Smith & Jones'' (1997–1998), '' Brass Eye'' (1997–2001), '' Kiss Me Kate'' (1998), '' The Zig and Zag Show'' (1998), '' How Do You Want Me?'' (1998–1999), '' Stressed Eric'' (1998–2000), '' Green Wing'' (2004–2007), ''Spaced'' (1999–2001), '' The Strangerers'' (2000), '' Jam'' (2000), '' Doc Martin'' (2000), ''Happiness'' (2001–2003), '' Lark Rise to Candleford'' (2008–2011), '' Desperate Romantics'' (2009), ''Friday Night Dinner'' (2011–2020), '' Upstart Crow'' (2016–2018), and '' Benidorm'' (2017–2018). Film credits include '' About a Boy'' (2002), '' Stardust'' (2007), '' The World's End'' (2013), '' Time Travel is Dangerous'' (2024). Early life Heap was born in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, to an English father and American mother, the youngest of four boys. When the family moved to the United Kingdom, they lived in Wales. He stayed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina McKee
Georgina McKee (born 14 April 1964) is an English actress. She won the 1997 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for '' Our Friends in the North'' (1996), and earned subsequent nominations for '' The Lost Prince'' (2003) and '' The Street'' (2007). She also starred on television in '' The Forsyte Saga'' (2002) and as Caterina Sforza in '' The Borgias'' (2011). Her film appearances include ''Notting Hill'' (1999), '' Phantom Thread'' (2017), and '' My Policeman'' (2022). On the stage, she has been nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ''King Lear'' in 2011, ''Dear England'' in 2024, and '' The Years'' in 2025. Early life McKee was born in Peterlee, County Durham, in 1964, the daughter of a coal miner, and grew up there and in nearby Easington and Sunderland. Her first experience of acting occurred in her final year at primary school where her teacher finished the school week off with improvisations. Seeing a poster in a shoe-shop wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doon Mackichan
Sarah Doon Mackichan (; born 7 August 1962) is a British actress, comedian and writer. She co-created, wrote and performed in the double-Emmy awards, Emmy-award-winning ''Smack the Pony''. She frequently collaborates with Armando Iannucci and Steve Coogan, having played multiple characters in ''The Day Today'', ''Brass Eye'' and Alan Partridge, and has also appeared in ''Toast of London'' and ''Two Doors Down (TV series), Two Doors Down''. Mackichan was nominated for British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance, Best Female Comedy Performance at the 2014 British Academy Television Awards for her performance in ''Plebs'' and won critical praise for her performance alongside John Malkovich in ''Bitter Wheat'' in 2019. Early life Mackichan was born on 7 August 1962 in London and later moved with her family to the Scottish village of Upper Largo. She studied drama at Manchester University. Career Mackichan had her television debut in comedy series ''Five Ali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
