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Harvey (MC)
Michael Harvey Jr. (born 1 May 1979), better known as MC Harvey or simply Harvey, is a British rapper. He first came to fame in the early 2000s as a member of rap group So Solid Crew before then pursuing a solo career in 2008. In 2012, he was a contestant on ''Celebrity Big Brother (British series 10), Celebrity Big Brother 10''. Early life Harvey was born in Plymouth, Devon, the son of Michael Harvey, a bodybuilder and former ''Gladiators (1992 British TV series), Gladiators'' participant "Bullit". Harvey (Sr.) owns a record label, Artiste Promotion & Management (APM), to which Harvey was once signed. Music career So Solid Crew Growing up on the Plough Road area of Battersea in South London, Harvey was one of the founder members of UK garage collective So Solid Crew. So Solid Crew's first album ''They Don't Know (So Solid Crew album), They Don't Know'' was released in October 2001, followed by a remix album entitled ''Fuck It'' in December 2001. They also had tracks on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plymouth
Plymouth ( ) is a port city status in the United Kingdom, city and unitary authority in Devon, South West England. It is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers River Plym, Plym and River Tamar, Tamar, about southwest of Exeter and southwest of London. It is the most populous city in Devon. Plymouth's history extends back to the Bronze Age, evolving from a trading post at Mount Batten into the thriving market town of Sutton, which was formally re-named as Plymouth in 1439 when it was made a borough status in the United Kingdom, borough. The settlement has played a significant role in English history, notably in 1588 when an English fleet based here defeated the Spanish Armada, and in 1620 as the departure point for the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. During the English Civil War, the town was held by the Roundhead, Parliamentarians and was besieged between 1642 and 1646. In 1690 a dockyard was established on the River Tamar for the Royal Navy and Plymouth grew as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Walters (actor)
Ashley Anthony Walters (born 30 June 1982), also known by his stage name Asher D, is a British actor and rapper. He first rose to fame as a member of the UK garage group So Solid Crew who hit the top spot on the U.K. charts in 2001 with their second single, " 21 Seconds". Walters is notable for portraying drug dealer Dushane in five series of the British crime drama ''Top Boy'' (2011–2023). Other credits include ''Grange Hill'' (1997), '' Storm Damage'' (2000), '' Bullet Boy'' (2004), ''Get Rich or Die Tryin''' (2005), '' Life and Lyrics'' (2006), '' Hustle'' (2007), '' Outcasts'' (2011), ''Doctor Who'' (2013), '' Truckers'' (2013), '' Cuffs'' (2015), '' The Aliens'' (2016), ''Bulletproof'' (2018-2021), '' A Thousand Blows'' (also directed episodes 4, 5 and 6), '' Missing You'', and ''Adolescence'' (all 2025). Early life and education Ashley Anthony Walters was born on 30 June in Peckham, south-east London, to Jamaican and Guyanese parents. He was raised by his mother, Pam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel Four
Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. It is publicly owned but, unlike the BBC, it receives no public funding and is funded entirely by its commercial activities, including advertising. It began its transmission in 1982 and was established to provide a fourth television service in the United Kingdom. At the time, the only other channels were the licence-funded BBC1 and BBC2, and a single commercial broadcasting network, ITV. Originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), the station is now owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation, a public corporation of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which was established in 1990 and came into operation in 1993. Until 2010, Channel 4 did not broadcast in Wales, but many of its programmes were re-broadcast there by the Welsh fourth channel S4C. In 2010, Channel 4 extended service into Wale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Games (British TV Series)
''The Games'' is a British reality sports game show that ran on Channel 4 for four series, in which 10 celebrities competed against each other, by doing Olympic-style events, such as weight lifting, gymnastics Gymnastics is a group of sport that includes physical exercises requiring Balance (ability), balance, Strength training, strength, Flexibility (anatomy), flexibility, agility, Motor coordination, coordination, artistry and endurance. The movem ... and Diving (sport), diving. At the end of the series, the contestants with the most points from each round were awarded either a gold medal, gold, silver medal, silver or bronze medal. The series was revived by ITV (TV network), ITV in May 2022, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff. History The show was mainly filmed in Sheffield, at the Sheffield Arena, Don Valley Stadium and Ponds Forge. In later series, the English Institute of Sport – Sheffield, iceSheffield and in series 4 the Holme Pierrepont National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Barrett (actor)
Jason Barrett (born 27 March 1976) is a Jamaican-British actor, script writer, mixed martial artist and former criminal, who served six years of imprisonment. Acting career He has had featured roles in hit soaps ''EastEnders'', ''The Bill'' and in the feature film '' The Big I Am'' to be released in 2010. He also performed on stage, in Angie Le Mar's hit play, ''The Brothers'' where he played Kenny Ellis. ''The Brothers'' broke box office records at London's Hackney Empire, the show was broadcast on MTV April 2009. Jason is also the Writer and Director of ''The Naked Poet'', a feature film due for release winter 2012, Starring Petra Letang, Michael Harvey, Kyla Frye, Aml Ameen, Kelle Bryan, Michelle Gayle and Mohammed George. Mixed martial arts career To date, he has had 10 fights since his first professional fight in 2005, with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. His only wins have come from a referee stoppage against Mindaugas Arbocius, a TKO win against Nigel Whitea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big I Am
''The Big I Am'' is a 2010 British gangster film starring Michael Madsen and Leo Gregory. It was released as astraight to DVD on 12 April 2010. Plot "A cruel twist of fate catapults small time crook Mickey Skinner into the big league, as head of a brutal London gang, poised on the brink of a lucrative deal." Cast * Leo Gregory as Skinner * Michael Madsen as Martell * Vincent Regan as Barber * Robert Fucilla as Floyd * Steven Berkoff as The MC * Beatrice Rosen as Liza * Paul Kaye as Keys * Phil Davis as Stubbs * MC Harvey as Robbo * Joel Beckett as Johnny Production The film was shot in areas of South Wales, including Cardiff and Caldicot, Monmouthshire Caldicot () is a market town and Community (Wales), community in Monmouthshire, Wales. The town is located between Chepstow and the city of Newport, Wales, Newport. The site adjoins the Caldicot and Wentloog Levels, Caldicot Levels, on the nor .... References External links * * 2010 films Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robertsbridge Community College
Robertsbridge Community College is a coeducational secondary school located in Robertsbridge in the English county of East Sussex. It was established in 1955 as Robertsbridge County Secondary School, and was renamed Robertsbridge Community College in 1993. Today, it is a community school administered by East Sussex County Council. In 2020 the school opened a SEND unit for pupils with Autism and other learning disabilities. The school was graded 'Inadequate' in its most recent (2024) Ofsted report. Robertsbridge Community College offers GCSEs, BTECs and NCFE awards as programmes of study for pupils. Pupils can also participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme. Notable former pupils * Sarah Keith-Lucas, meteorologist and weather presenter * George Marsh, footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Base (United Kingdom And Ireland)
MTV Base was a British pay television music channel from Paramount Networks UK & Australia that focused primarily on hip hop, R&B, grime, garage, reggae, funk, soul and dance music. It was launched as part of MTV's digital offering of music channels on July 1, 1999 in both the United Kingdom and in Ireland. MTV Base closed on 31 March 2022, and was replaced by MTV 90s. The last video on the channel was "Shutdown" by Skepta. Regional channels The channel was previously available in other European countries, but was replaced by the now-defunct MTV Dance (replaced by Club MTV) channel from March 2008. Pan-European A pan-European version was planned to launch in 2015. Africa MTV Base Africa launched in February 2005 throughout the African continent. On 3 July 2013, Viacom International Media Networks Africa launched a localised feed of MTV Base exclusively for South Africa, with local programming, advertising and VJs. France MTV Base was launched in France on 21 December 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, in Hackney in the London Borough of Hackney. Originally designed by Frank Matcham it was built in 1901 as a music hall, and expanded in 2001. Described by ''The Guardian'' as "the most beautiful theatre in London" it is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. In 2021, pop singer Leona Lewis became the patron of the Empire. The architectural writer Nikolaus Pevsner described the Hackney Empire as "among the best-surviving Edwardian suburban variety theatres". Samantha Ellis in ''The Guardian'' writes, "From Chaplin to Gracie, the Hackney Empire played host to the greatest stars of music hall". History Hackney Empire is a grade II* listed building. The theatre was built as a music hall in 1901, designed by the architect Frank Matcham. Architecture scholar Nicholas Pevsner described the "splendid Hackney Empire, with its ornate terracotta exterior and sumptuous seventy-seven galleried auditorium" as a key example of Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Le Mar
Angie Le Mar (born 27 October 1965) is a British comedian, actor, writer, director, presenter and producer. Le Mar is married with three children. Early life Born in Lewisham, London, of Jamaican parentage, she grew up with four older brothers. She attended Lewisham Bridge School, Lewisham Girls School, Blackheath Bluecoat School and Vauxhall College. Her experience at school was difficult, and it was not until she completed her education that she was diagnosed as dyslexic. At the age of ten, Le Mar appeared in a school play called ''In on the Island'' at the Albany Empire and then attended the Lewisham Drama Club, inspired by her primary school teacher Mr Woodgate. She then Joined Second Wave Women's Drama group, where she performed ''Net Full of Holes'', also at the Albany Empire. Career Le Mar attended the Barbara Speake Stage School, and Afro Sax drama club run by Larrington Walker, Ellen Thomas and Treva Etienne. With two fellow actresses Le Mar set up her own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Cool (musical)
''Daddy Cool'' is a musical based upon the works of Boney M. and other Frank Farian-produced artists. It premiered in the West End in 2006, followed by UK and international tours. It is currently (2017) touring Germany to positive reviews and sold-out theatres. The musical tells the story of Sunny, a young man who lives for his music. Caught up in local rivalry between East and West London crews, he meets and falls in love with Rose, daughter of the East End's notorious club owner Ma Baker. Echoing ''Romeo and Juliet'', the lovers' relationship fuels the hostility between the two gangs, leaving their families face to face past secrets and forcing them to confront their future. Productions ''Daddy Cool'' was originally due to open on 16 May 2006, following previews from 26 April; however, this date was later put back until 2 May 2006, keeping the premiere the same, but allowing for more creative time. In March 2006, the producers, Frank Farian and Robert Mackintosh (brother of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother (British TV Series)
''Big Brother'' is the British version of the international reality television franchise '' Big Brother'' created by producer John de Mol Jr. in 1997. Broadcast yearly from 18 July 2000 to 5 November 2018, and again from 8 October 2023, the show follows the format of other national editions, in which a group of contestants, known as "housemates", live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. Live television cameras and personal audio microphones continuously monitor them. Throughout the competition, housemates are "evicted" from the house by public televoting. The last remaining housemate wins the competition and a cash prize. The series is named after the fictional totalitarian dictator from George Orwell's 1949 novel ''Nineteen Eighty-Four''. The series premiered in 2000 on Channel 4 and immediately became a ratings hit. It featured a 24-hour live feed in which fans could view inside the house at any time. ''Big Brother'' aired fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
