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The Friday Night Project
''The Sunday Night Project'' is a British comedy-variety show by Princess Productions that first aired on Channel 4 in February 2005 under the title ''The Friday Night Project''. Originally broadcast on Friday nights, the show moved to Sunday nights for its seventh series in 2008. Each week, the regular hosts (from series 2 onwards) Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr are joined by a celebrity guest host. These guests provide an opening monologue, are interviewed by Alan and Justin and take questions from the studio audience. They also take part in comedy sketches, hidden camera stunts and a game show where someone from the audience is selected to win prizes. When the show was called ''The Friday Night Project'', it was not live: it was recorded at The London Studios on the night before broadcast on Channel 4. When the show became ''The Sunday Night Project'', the Thursday-night taping schedule was retained. Episode list Series 1 ''The Friday Night Project'' was originally pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The London Studios
The London Studios (also known as The South Bank Studios, The London Television Centre, ITV Tower, Kent House and LWT Tower) in Lambeth, Central London was a television studio complex owned by ITV plc and originally built for London Weekend Television. The studios were located in Central London, on the South Bank next to the IBM Building and the Royal National Theatre. The building was set on 2.5 acres of land and was 24 floors high. The London Studios closed on 30 April 2018. Many ITV programmes now come from Television Centre in White City, London. The facilities were the main studios for ITV, along with a number of production companies including ITV Studios and Shiver based in Kent House tower, while the studios were home to many entertainment, game and daytime shows. These included '' Good Morning Britain'', '' The Graham Norton Show'', '' Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'' and '' The Jonathan Ross Show''. The studios were also used for other programmes from va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razorlight
Razorlight are an English indie rock band, formed in 2002 in London by lead singer and guitarist Johnny Borrell. Along with Borrell, the current line-up of the band is composed of founding members Björn Ågren on guitar and bassist Carl Dalemo, as well as drummer Andy Burrows. This lineup is a reunion of the lineup from the band's second and third albums. The band have gone through several line-up changes, with Borrell remaining the sole permanent member. They released three studio albums before splitting up in 2014. The band reformed in 2017 and released the album '' Olympus Sleeping'' in 2018. They are best known for the singles " Golden Touch", " Somewhere Else", " In The Morning" and "America", the latter of which was a number-one single on the UK Singles Chart in 2006. History Formation and early years (2002–2003) The band was formed in 2002 by Johnny Borrell, after having performed across London with the likes of The Libertines as a solo acoustic singer-songwriter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Honest Mistake
"An Honest Mistake" is a song by American rock band the Bravery. It was released as their debut single and the lead single from their self-titled studio album on January 31, 2005. The song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and number 33 on the Irish Singles Chart. Critical reception AllMusic writer MacKenzie Wilson said that the song "saunters like classic New Order with its dark-hued mechanical energy." Lost At Sea's Sarah Peters put the track alongside "Public Service Announcement" for showing the band's honed-in musicianship and knowledge of new wave, saying that when they "hit the airwaves, there shouldn't be too many listeners impressed by the band's amount of study - why analyze and appreciate when you could just dance?" Adam Moerder of Pitchfork Media found the track to be one of the few standouts on the record, calling it "one of the few sassy moments on the album, with Endicott mockingly singing in falsetto "Don't look at me that way/ It was an honest mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band formed in New York City in 2003. The band consists of lead vocalist Sam Endicott, guitarist Michael Zakarin, keyboardist John Conway, bassist Mike Hindert and drummer Anthony Burulcich. They are best known for their 2005 top 10 UK single " An Honest Mistake" and their certified gold 2008 single " Believe". Before their initial split, they released three studio albums: '' The Bravery'' (2005), '' The Sun and the Moon'' (2007) and '' Stir the Blood'' (2009). They also released a remixed edition of their second album, called '' The Sun and the Moon Complete'', in 2008, as well as an Internet live album called ''Live at the Wiltern Theater'' in 2010. The group's music is mostly post-punk, dance-influenced rock. The band was inactive from the early 2010s onward, with Endicott confirming the band's indefinite hiatus in April 2014. On July 31, 2021, The Bravery's website confirmed the return of the group. History Formation and rising fame (2003 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne (born on October 27 1984) is an English television personality, singer, actress, and fashion designer. She is a daughter of Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and came to prominence while appearing on the reality show ''The Osbournes'' (2002–2005) with her family, for which they won a 2002 Emmy Award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, Outstanding Reality Program. Her other television work includes hosting ''Project Catwalk'' (2007–2008) and ''Fashion Police'' (2010–2015), competing on the Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 9, ninth season of ''Dancing with the Stars (American TV series), Dancing with the Stars'' (2009), and judging on ''Project Runway Junior'' (2015–2017) and ''Australia's Got Talent'' (2016). She also played the voice role of The 7D#The Glooms, Hildy Gloom in the Disney XD animated series ''The 7D'' (2014–2016). As a singer, Osbourne has released two studio albums: Shut Up (Kell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maureen Rees
Maureen Rees (born 25 February 1942) is a British television personality from Cardiff, Wales, who was Britain's first reality-television star. She became prominent in the late 1990s after her appearances in two series of the BBC One docuseries '' Driving School'', which received 12 million viewers."What Happened To Maureen From Driving School?" – '''', 20 September 2016"Learner from Hell sees her life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Blackwood
Richard Clifford Blackwood (born 15 May 1972) is a British actor, presenter, and rapper. Between 2015 and 2018, he played Vincent Hubbard in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. In 2020, he began portraying the role of Felix Westwood in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. For his role as Felix, he has been nominated for a TRIC Award and a National Television Award. Career Blackwood presented the UK version of '' Singled Out'' on Channel 5, and in 1999, he presented his own series, titled '' The Richard Blackwood Show''. He was also a presenter on ''Top of the Pops'' and the MTV television show, ''MTV Select'' with Donna Air. In 2000, Blackwood had a number three single on the UK Singles Chart with the song "Mama Who Da Man", based on "Mama Used to Say" by his uncle Junior Giscombe. He later followed it up with two singles, "1.2.3.4 Get with the Wicked" (number 10) and "Someone There for Me" (number 23) and released the album ''You'll Love to Hate This'' (number 35) in 2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Futureheads (album)
''The Futureheads'' is the debut studio album by British rock band the Futureheads. It was released on 12 July 2004 and spawned the singles "First Day", "Decent Days and Nights", "Meantime", and "Hounds of Love" (a Kate Bush cover). The album received critical praise and was re-released as a special edition in 2005 featuring a DVD and coming with a slightly re-designed cover in pink rather than the standard LP's grey. Release The album's artwork was inspired by the painting ''Lonely Man'' by Damien Poulain. Music videos for "Decent Days and Nights", "A to B" and "First Day" were directed by Alex Smith of production company Black Dog Films, the video for "Hounds of Love" was directed by Patrick Daughters, also of Black Dog Films, and the video for "Meantime" was directed by Sam Arthur of production company Academy Films. Radio mixes of "Decent Days and Nights" and "Hounds of Love", mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, were included on the 2005 reissue of the album. The album was named the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Futureheads
The Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland, formed in 2000. The band consists of Ross Millard (vocals and guitar), David "Jaff" Craig (vocals and bass guitar) and brothers Barry Hyde (vocals and guitar) and Dave Hyde (drums). Their name comes from the title of the Flaming Lips album '' Hit to Death in the Future Head''. The band's influences include new wave and post-punk bands such as Gang of Four, Devo, XTC, Wire and Fugazi. Career Early days The band met at City of Sunderland College as a quartet consisting of Barry Hyde (vocals and guitar), David "Jaff" Craig (vocals and bass guitar), Peter Brewis (drums), and Ross Millard (vocals and guitar). Millard and Craig had been in another local band together previously. They used the Sunderland City Detached Youth Project building (where Brewis and Hyde worked) as a free practice space, fitting since the project was intended to get young people off the streets by using music. They first performed in 2000, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Morrissey
Neil Anthony Morrissey (born 4 July 1962) is an English actor, businessman, narrator, and television presenter. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Rocky in ''Boon (TV series), Boon'', and Tony in ''Men Behaving Badly''. Other notable acting roles include Deputy Head Eddie Lawson in the BBC One school-based drama series ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'', and Nigel Morton in ''Line of Duty''. Morrissey also provided the voice of the Bob the Builder (character), titular character, Lofty, Roley, and others in ''Bob the Builder''. Early life Morrissey was born in Stafford, Staffordshire on 4 July 1962, the third of four sons of Irish parents who were both psychiatric nurses. Neil, aged 10, and his brother Stephen, aged 12, stole sweets and stationery from a shop. In court, a magistrate issued a care order and the pair were sent to separate Orphanage, children's homes, Neil spending most of his time (six years) at Penkhull Children's Home, from 1974. under the care of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Brazier
Jeffrey Carl Brazier (born Jeffrey Carl Smith; 27 May 1979) is an English television presenter. He rose to fame after appearing on the third series of '' Shipwrecked'' (2001), before going on to present television shows including '' Finders Keepers'' (2006), '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW!'' (2006) and '' OK! TV'' (2011), as well as working as a showbiz presenter on '' This Morning'' and appearing in advertisements for ambassador for the People's Postcode Lottery. He has also appeared as a contestant on various television shows including '' I'm Famous and Frightened!'' (2004), '' The Farm'' (2004), '' Dancing on Ice'' (2011), '' Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins'' (2019) and '' Celebrity MasterChef'' (2020) Brazier also played association football, beginning his youth career with West Ham United and has played as a defender for various clubs including Leyton Orient, Billericay Town, Wivenhoe Town, Canvey Island, Grays Athletic, Boreham Wood, AFC Varndeanians. Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bez (dancer)
Mark Berry (born 18 April 1964), better known as Bez, is an English dancer, DJ and media personality. He is best known as a member of the rock bands Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Early life Mark Berry was born on 18 April 1964 in County Borough of Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, the son of parents from the Norris Green district of Liverpool. His father was a detective inspector. He grew up in Little Hulton and Walkden, before moving to live with his grandparents in Wigan at the age of 16. Career Bez is best known as the maraca player, dancer, and ''de facto'' mascot of rock band Happy Mondays, having been invited by lead singer Shaun Ryder shortly after the band was formed. He is chiefly remembered for his bizarre style of dancing and use of maracas. The band's second single, "Freaky Dancin'", was rumoured to be a tribute to Bez. However, Ryder stated that this was not the case in his autobiography ''Twistin' My Melon''. After the Happy Mondays broke up, Bez became a member of R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
