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Harry Batt
''Harry Batt'' is a television pilot starring Ian Kirkby as the fictional "Geordie copper" DI Harry Batt. The article is about both the character and the show itself. ''Dick and Dom in da Bungalow'' Harry Batt first appeared on ''Dick and Dom in da Bungalow'' in 2004, at the beginning of the show's fourth series. His main reason for coming to Da Bungalow was to punish presenter Dominic Wood after it was learned that Wood had cheated in a game of ''That's The Stuff'', on which Dom had replaced a jar of garlic mayonnaise with yoghurt. Harry forced Wood to eat the garlic mayonnaise on live TV as a punishment. Games Harry Batt devised two games during his appearances, both of which were shown during the last series of the show. "Nae Body Move" This game was first played on 10 September 2005 during the first episode of the fifth season of ''The Bungalow''. It took place in the back garden of the Bungalow on Saturday mornings. The bungalowheads have to dress themselves as DC Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minute
A minute is a unit of time defined as equal to 60 seconds. It is not a unit in the International System of Units (SI), but is accepted for use with SI. The SI symbol for minutes is min (without a dot). The prime symbol is also sometimes used informally to denote minutes. In the UTC time standard, a minute on rare occasions has 61 seconds, a consequence of leap seconds; there is also a provision to insert a negative leap second, which would result in a 59-second minute, but this has never happened in more than 40 years under this system. History Al-Biruni first subdivided the hour sexagesimally into minutes, seconds, thirds and fourths in 1000 CE while discussing Jewish months. Historically, the word "minute" comes from the Latin ''pars minuta prima'', meaning "first small part". This division of the hour can be further refined with a "second small part" (Latin: ''pars minuta secunda''), and this is where the word "second" comes from. For even further refinement, the term ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina's Laughing Gear
Gina's Laughing Gear was a special programming slot which was presented by Gina Yashere. It was shown on Friday afternoons on BBC One and repeated on Saturday on the CBBC Channel. The purpose was to showcase new CBBC CBBC is a British free-to-air Public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom, public broadcast children's television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is also the brand used for all BBC content for children aged 6 to 12. Its sister c ... comedy at the time. The running gag in the slot was that Gina "hacks" the CBBC transmission in her claim to try to be a CBBC presenter. She often made desperate attempts to win over the audience, none of which were very effective. Episodes Series 1 (2007) References BBC children's television shows 2000s British satirical television series 2000s British children's television series {{BBC-children-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend Of Dick And Dom
''The Legend of Dick and Dom'' is a sitcom starring Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood (Dick and Dom respectively), who are portrayed as two princes who find the antidote to a plague that consumed their kingdom Fyredor. The cast also includes Mannitol (Steve Furst), a wizard and Lutin (Chloe Bale), a thief. During the quest, they have to find various items which, when mixed together, create the antidote. The programme is narrated by former ''Monty Python'' member Terry Jones. The show concluded on the 24th March 2011 after three series. Episodes Series overview Series 1 (2009) Series 2 (2010) Series 3 (2011) Guest stars Several well-known faces from CBBC have played guest parts in ''The Legend of Dick and Dom''. These include Kate Edmondson ('' Hider in the House''), Ted Robbins (''The Slammer''), Phil Cornwell (who has appeared in various shows such as MI High and Dani's House), Dave Chapman ('' Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow'') and Ian Kirkby ('' Dick and Dom in Da Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Donovan (actor)
Mark Donovan (born 12 October 1968) is a Welsh character actor A character actor is an actor known for playing unusual, eccentric, or interesting character (arts), characters in supporting roles, rather than leading ones.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrie ... best known for his roles in productions such as ''Shaun of the Dead'', ''Black Books'', ''In Bruges'', and ''Murder Investigation Team''. He also played a brief scene of Hamlet in an episode of the David Renwick comedy-drama, ''Love Soup''. His stage roles include Gozark in ''Singin' in the Rain (musical), Singin' in the Rain'' and Inspector Clay in ''Plan 9 from Outer Space''. Donovan is also a voice actor, providing voiceovers on the long-running BBC news programme ''Newsnight'' and extensively with Big Finish Productions on their range of audio dramas. He has appeared in ''The Tomorrow People'', ''Dalek Empire (Big Finish series), Dalek Empire'', ''2000 AD (comic) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antony Worrall Thompson
Henry Antony Cardew Worrall Thompson (born 1 May 1951) is an English restaurateur and celebrity chef, television presenter and radio broadcaster. Early life Worrall Thompson was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. His parents, Michael Ingham (real name Peter Michael Worrall Thompson) and Joanna Duncan, were both actors. He was educated at the King's School, Canterbury, where he sustained facial injuries while playing rugby. He had to wait until he was twenty-one years old before he could have plastic surgery to correct the disfigurement. As a child he suffered from rickets. Early career After he left school, he studied hotel management at Westminster Kingsway College. Taking his first catering job in Essex, it is rumoured that his grandmother refused to write to him because she could not bring herself to write "Essex" on the envelope. In 1978, he moved to London and became sous-chef at Brinkley's Restaurant at Fulham Road, becoming head chef one year later. The fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Barnett
Lee may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Lee'' (2007 film), Tamil-language sports action film * ''Lee'' (2017 film), Kannada-language action film * ''Lee'' (2023 film), biographical drama about Lee Miller, American photojournalist * ''Lee'' (novel), by Tito Perdue, about an angry and well-read septuagenarian * "Lee", a 1973 single by The Detroit Emeralds * "Lee", a 2001 song by Tenacious D from their eponymous album Businesses Finance *Thomas H. Lee Partners, an American private equity firm founded in 1974 ** Lee Equity Partners, a breakaway firm founded in 2006 Manufacturers * Lee Tires, a division of Goodyear *Lee Filters, a maker of lighting filters Other businesses * Lee (brand), an American clothing brand * Lee Enterprises, an American media company (NYSE: LEE) * Lee Data, a defunct American computer company Education * Lee College, Bayton, Texas, United States * Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee, US Meteorology * List of storms named Lee * Lee w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Slammer
''The Slammer'' (also known as ''The Slammer Returns'' for its final two series) is a talent show for children that was broadcast on CBBC from 22 September 2006 until 26 July 2014. Set in a fictional prison called HMP The Slammer, this programme follows a variety show format where "prisoners" who have been arrested for "showbiz related crimes" compete, by performing to an audience, who decide which act should be released. The show is produced by Steve Ryde, who also produced CBBC's '' Dick & Dom in da Bungalow'' and its subsequent spin off, '' Harry Batt''. It was based on an item from Dick and Dom called 'The Strangely Talented': a game in which contestants performed their specialised acts in front of the "Bungalow Heads" to try to win the title of Strangely Talented Champion. Some of the supporting cast of ''Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow'' appear in ''The Slammer''; Dave Chapman, Ian Kirkby, Lee Barnett and Melvin Odoom. The show returned, after a two-year absence, to CBBC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julian Kemp
Julian Kemp is a director of television and film. Early life Kemp was an early member of the Central Junior Television Workshop, as Julian Aubrey, at thirteen years old. Kemp graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Career Kemp has directed films, television drama, television documentary, television animation and television commercials. Kemp has written series and stand-alone dramas. His work includes Last Train To Christmas, a Sky Original feature film starring Micheal Sheen, Nathalie Emmanuel and Cary Elwes. Awards Kemp has won BAFTA Awards for his work on Roger and the Rottentrolls and Wise Up. Filmography * ''Hardwicke House'', 1987 (as Julian Aubrey) * Blabbermouth & Stickybeak * House! * Last Train to Christmas * My Last Five Girlfriends * Roger and the Rottentrolls * Fimbles (title sequence) * Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars ''Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars'' is a 2007 BBC television drama about Sherlock Holmes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Ryde
Steven Ryde is an English actor, voice-over artist and producer, best known for his role as Tatty Bogle from 1994 to 1998 in the children's TV series ''Wizadora''. He has worked mainly in children's television for over 30 years. He has appeared in various television programmes, including '' Your Mother Wouldn't Like It'', '' Palace Hill'', a spin-off from ''YMWLI'', playing Jimmy the Time Warp Kid and ''Wizadora'', in which he played the scarecrow Tatty Bogle from 1994 to 1998. In 1993, Ryde was selected to provide the voice-over links between programmes for a partially revamped Children's ITV, essentially as an off-screen presenter. In 1998, Ryde was offered the producer's role for the children's programming strand, and was charged with another relaunch of CiTV as it returned to in-vision presenters. In 1997, he co-wrote and appeared in the short film ''Suckers''. Between 2002 and 2006 he produced the CBBC programme '' Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow'' in which he was also the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer and actress. She has been a member of the pop group S Club, which was active from 1998 to 2003, and has reformed once again since 2023. She released her solo debut studio album ''Funky Dory'' in September 2003. The album reached number nine on the UK album chart and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded it with a music recording sales certification, gold certification in October 2003. Two singles, "Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex" and "Funky Dory (song), Funky Dory", were initially released from the album: "Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex" peaked at number two in the UK and received a silver certification from the BPI. In July 2004, Stevens released the single "Some Girls (Rachel Stevens song), Some Girls" as a charity record for Sport Relief, and the single's success prompted Polydor to re-issue ''Funky Dory'' with three new songs. ''Come and Get It (Rachel Stevens album), Come and Get It'', her second studio album, was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Kirkby
Ian Kirkby is a British actor and writer. He is best known for his role as DI Harry Batt on the children's programme ''Dick & Dom in da Bungalow'' & '' Diddy TV'' and Sandy Toes on '' Swashbuckle.'' Additionally, he has appeared in Diddy Movies and The Slammer. Career In his early years, Kirkby became a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop. From there he was selected as an extra in 1987 in ITV sitcom, '' Hardwicke House''. In 1992, Kirkby graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was employed in a number of minor roles in theatre and television productions. He also spent a year with the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in the West End. In 2003, Kirkby was hired by the BBC to play Newcastle detective, Harry Batt on CBBC's ''Dick and Dom in da Bungalow''. Kirkby said he based the character of Harry Batt on a "Seventies Sweeney stereotype, but with a Geordie accent." The character was only intended to be a one-time appearance; however, the characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick And Dom In Da Bungalow
''Dick & Dom in da Bungalow'' is a British children's television series presented by the duo Dick and Dom ( Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood). The series was broadcast on weekend mornings for five series on the CBBC Channel, BBC One and BBC Two, running between 31 August 2002 and 11 March 2006. Creation McCourt and Wood met whilst presenting CBBC's in vision links from Studio TC9 at BBC Television Centre in West London, and were invited to create a new Saturday morning show to air on CBBC's new digital channel after establishing themselves as a double act. The name ''in da Bungalow'' was suggested by the BBC as a parody of '' Ali G Indahouse'', and aired directly against ''SM:TV Live'' with H and Claire from Steps, and ''The Saturday Show'' on BBC One with Fearne Cotton and Simon Grant. After six months, ''da Bungalow'' had half a million viewers and moved to BBC One in 2003. Show Format The show was broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with the Saturday shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
