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The comedy improv game show Whose Line is it Anyway? became a big hit in the States in the late 90s. So much so that ABC was confident enough to put up against the sitcom juggernaut Friends at one point. The show continued on with a revival on The CW, but some audiences may remember its origin in the UK that was shown on Channel 4, which also played on Comedy Central before it was remade on this side of the pond. One of the standout comedians in the UK version was British comedian Tony Slattery. Deadline is now reporting that Slattery has died at the age of 65 due to a heart attack.

His passing would be confirmed by his family to the BBC. His partner, Mark Michael Hutchinson, would release a statement that reads, “It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today,...

Tony Slattery, the comedian and actor best known for his improvisations on hit comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, died today following a heart attack two days ago. He was 65.

Slattery’s family confirmed his death to the BBC. A statement on behalf of his partner Mark Michael Hutchinson said: “It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today, Tuesday morning, following a heart attack on Sunday evening.”

Slattery was perhaps best known as regular on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the Channel 4 improv show that he appeared on for its first seven seasons. Hosted by Clive Anderson, the show ran for well over 100 episodes and was remade in the U.S. on ABC then The CW.

Slattery also appeared in movies like The Crying Game, Peter’s Friends and How to Get Ahead in Advertising.

Born in 1959, he attended...

On Sunday 9 June 2024, ITV broadcasts Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh!

Season 6 Episode 23 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh” on ITV, host Alan Titchmarsh invites viewers to join him for a delightful summer party at Manor Farm. Among the guests mingling at the festivities are the esteemed broadcaster and tennis player Sue Barker, who shares insights from her illustrious career, and the witty interviewer and comedy writer Clive Anderson, who takes a stroll down memory lane.

Adding a touch of theatrical flair to the occasion is West End star Zizi Strallen, who regales viewers with captivating stories from life on the stage. Meanwhile, farmers Tom Davis and Charlie Dodd pamper poultry, offering tips on how to care for feathered friends, and horticulturist Camilla Bassett-Smith shares advice on water-friendly planting to help gardeners navigate potential hosepipe bans.

With its blend of celebrity interviews, gardening tips,...

Alan Titchmarsh hosts another installment of Love Your Weekend on ITV1, airing on Sunday, June 9. In this episode, Alan mingles at a summer party at Manor Farm, joined by special guests including broadcaster and tennis player Sue Barker, interviewer and comedy writer Clive Anderson, and West End star Zizi Strallen. The episode features a […]

Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh: Sue Barker, Clive Anderson...

Get ready for a delightful morning with Season 6, Episode 23 of “Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh,” airing at 9:30 Am on Sunday, June 9, 2024, on ITV. This episode takes viewers to a charming Manor Farm summer party where Alan mingles with an impressive lineup of guests. Legendary broadcaster and former tennis player Sue Barker shares her experiences, while interviewer and comedy writer Clive Anderson takes a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Adding to the star-studded affair is West End sensation Zizi Strallen, who brings the magic of the stage with her captivating stories.

But that’s not all. This episode also offers a unique blend of rural charm and practical advice. Farmers Tom Davis and Charlie Dodd introduce viewers to the world of pampering poultry, providing tips on caring for feathered friends. Meanwhile, horticulturist Camilla Bassett-Smith shares her expertise on water-friendly planting, helping gardeners avoid hosepipe bans and keep their gardens thriving.

In the much-anticipated “Week 10” episode of “Richard Osman’s House of Games,” viewers are in for a treat as the witty Clive Anderson, business-savvy Sara Davies, athletic Lutalo Muhammad, and comedic genius Alison Spittle gather to put their trivia skills to the test. Airing at 7:00 Pm on Monday, November 27, 2023, on BBC Two, this installment promises a delightful blend of intellect and humor.

Hosted by the ever-charming Richard Osman, the episode unfolds with a series of challenging trivia games that promise to keep both the contestants and the audience on their toes. With Anderson’s quick wit, Davies’ sharp business acumen, Muhammad’s athletic prowess, and Spittle’s comedic charm, the eclectic mix of personalities guarantees an entertaining evening. As the four celebrities vie for victory and the coveted House of Games trophy, fans can expect a dynamic and engaging competition that showcases the unique talents of each participant. Don...

Exclusive: Clive Anderson, who hosted the UK version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has signed up to present a biographical podcast format, produced by Stakhanov and Alaska TV.

My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson will feature the presenter asking famous guests to name their own seven wonders of the world. Nothing is off-limits, with interviewees able to chose everything from culinary delights to people they admire.

The series launches on February 17 with Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain. Other guests will include David Baddiel, Shappi Khorsandi, Griff Rhys Jones, Ian Stone, Olivia Lee, and Mary-Ann Ochota.

Anderson said: “I have been toying with this format for some time, and so far My Seven Wonders has proved to be a joy to make. I am used to doing relatively short interviews on television and radio but this podcast allows me and my guest to have a longer, more relaxed conversation.”

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John Sessions, a Scottish actor and comedian best known for his role on the U.K. version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” died on Monday at his home in South London, his agency Markham, Froggatt & Irwin confirmed to Variety. He was 67.

Sessions appeared on several other British comedy shows, including “Have I Got News for You,” “Qi,” “Stella Street” and “Spitting Image.” A noted character actor, he appeared in a wide variety of TV shows and films from the 1980s through the 2010s.

Born on Jan. 11, 1953, in Ayrshire, Scotland, Sessions trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, studying alongside director Kenneth Branagh. The two would go on to work together on “Henry V” in 1989 and “Five Children and It” in 2004.

In the late 1980s, Sessions was part of the cast of the original radio broadcast of the improv comedy series “Whose Line Is It Anyway.” He...

Smithsonian Channel is set to launch in the UK – marking the European debut of the non-fiction channel.

The network will launch with a mix of U.S. series and local UK commissions. The latter includes When Tariq Ali Met Malcolm X, Mystic Britain, hosted by Clive Anderson and Hidden History author Mary-Ann Ochota, as well as a series with the American-born Julie Montague, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke.

David Royle, Chief Programming Officer, Smithsonian Networks, which is a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institute and Showtime, told Deadline that it would have a “modest but meaningful” UK commissioning strategy.

U.S. titles will include American In Colour, The Lost Tapes, The Green Book: Guide to Freedom and Aerial America.

The launch follows roll outs in markets including Canada, Singapore and Latin America.

“Smithsonian Channel has already resonated powerfully with audiences in Canada, Singapore and Latin America, so we can’t wait to bring our award-winning,...

The Smithsonian Channel is launching in the U.K. as a free-to-air service that will reach 19 million homes. It will carry shows from the U.S. such as “America in Color” and a slate of local originals including a documentary about Tariq Ali and Malcom X and a factual series fronted by Clive Anderson.

Smithsonian Channel is owned by Smithsonian Networks, which is a joint venture between Showtime and the Smithsonian Institution. The U.K. launch on Feb. 12 will be the most significant international move yet for the channel after earlier rollouts in Canada and Latin America.

“We know that internationally people respond to our programming and once we had some of those moves under our belt and saw we were getting a good reception, the U.K. was the big challenge,” David Royle, chief programming officer, Smithsonian Networks told Variety. “We’re already collaborating with a lot with U.

Int. My House-night.

David works on the computer, typing on Blogger, one of about two dozens windows opened at once. He turns to the TV behind hime, where the Roku screensaver blinks 3:300am.

David

I better go to bed.

David gets up and exits the living room.

(5:05am)

Alarm clocks rings. David gets up. Presses snooze button. Goes back to sleep.

(5;14am)

David gets up.

David

Alright, I’m up; I know what day it is.

Davis enters the living room and sits down in front of the TV.

David

Let’s put the Oscar noms on.

(7:45am)

David scares himself awake!

David

Aw f***!

Alright, I overslept. Sorry, I’ve been busy and trying lately, and somehow my Eagles are in the Super Bowl, so I’m distracted movie-wise. But, I’m awake and typing now. Let’s get to it. Oscar nominations announcements and analysis!

Save the Rhino announces its annual Autumn Dinner.

Held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on Thursday 28 September 2017, the event will feature a drinks reception in the Hac’s medal rooms with the opportunity to explore its museum before enjoying a three course dinner with wine, and hearing from inspiring speakers who will address the evening’s audience with their own personal take on the theme of ‘Journeys’.

Confirmed speakers include broadcaster Clive Anderson, adventurer and explorer Olly Hicks, wildlife photographer David Yarrow and Madelon Willemsen; Country Director for Traffic in Viet Nam, whose team are changing consumer behaviour in Viet Nam to reduce demand for rhino horn.

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From: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/17030-clive-anderson-to-speak-at-save-the-rhinos-autumn-dinner

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Broadchurch star Olivia Colman has confirmed that the ITV drama will begin filming its third series in Summer 2016.

The actress raised anticipation ahead of the hugely popular drama's return by announcing the news on BBC Radio 4 yesterday (October 17).

Speaking on Loose Ends with Clive Anderson, Colman said: "We start filming next Summer. I have no idea what the story will be yet."

Broadchurch has proved a major success for ITV, and was named amongst the big winners at the TVChoice Awards earlier this year.

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Noel Edmonds baffled TV fans this week when he declared that "electro smog" is a bigger world problem than climate change or even Aids.

This might be a surprising claim, were it not for the fact that Mr Blobby's bearded buddy has had more than his fair share of bizarre moments over the years. Whether you consider him a national treasure, a visionary maverick or just plain wrong, here are 9 of his most memorable moments that will surely leave all but the most hardened fans scratching their heads.

1. He claims to be visited by two melon-sized 'spiritual energy' balls

Noel has spoken openly about his belief in Spiritualism and cosmic ordering, a version of positive thinking in which people can write down their wishes and wait for them to materialise.

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"The last time I hosted Whose Line Is It Anyway?, we had a Conservative government facing a weak opposition and Chris Evans was all over the telly."

Clive Anderson's opening monologue humorously explains how little has changed in the time that the hit improv show last aired on Channel 4.

Returning for a new run at London's Adelphi Theatre, and borrowing some games from the popular Us version, the stars of the beloved comedy series prove that they still have what it takes to make our sides split with giggles.

Regulars Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Josie Lawrence and Brad Sherwood join compere Anderson for the new live show, which has all the ridiculously silly situations and challenges from the original radio and TV shows.

As ever, the random nature of the show is what makes it brilliant, as the comics react quickly to the silly suggestions from the audience,...

The classic improvised comedy show Whose Line is It Anyway? is headed to the West End.

A new stage show - featuring stars of the original TV programme - will run at the Adelphi Theatre for two weeks from June 20.

Co-creators Dan Patterson and Mark Leveson will oversee the show, with regulars Colin Mochrie, Josie Lawrence, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood and host Clive Anderson all set to appear.

The original show saw comedians act out improvised sketches and skits based on suggestions from the audience.

Anderson said: "It's great to be back in charge of the iconic Whose Line Is It Anyway? - joining up with some of the show's most impressive improvisers to play many of its best-loved games, together with some exciting new features, devised by its original creators.

"Expect all the fun of the television programme - only this time live on stage!"

Whose Line Is It Anyway?...

Channel 5 will count down the Most Shocking TV Moments tonight (Monday, December 1) from 10pm.

In the 3-hour special, celebrities will recall Tom Cruise's sofa jump, Charles Ingram's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? con, Oliver Reed's drunken chat show antics and much more.

Digital Spy can reveal which shock moments have made the top ten, though you'll have to tune in tonight to find out which order they come in, and which has claimed the top spot.

Michael Jackson's performance at the 1996 Brit Awards is interrupted by a stage invasion from Pulp's Jarvis Cocker

Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff is surprised to be partnered with John Sergeant back in 2008

Diana, Princess of Wales gives a revealing interview on Panorama in November 1995

A Blind Date contestant believed to be a secretary is revealed to be a journalist writing an article for Cosmopolitan magazine

The Bee Gees...

Whose Line Is It Anyway? will be staged at this year's Edinburgh Fringe as a live show.

Clive Anderson will return as host of the new version of the improvisational comedy show, retitled Whose Live Show Is It Anyway?.

Channel 4 regulars Greg Proops and Stephen Frost will appear for the full 14-night run at the Underbelly's McEwan Hall.

Colin Mochrie and Josie Lawrence will be among a rotating line-up throughout its run. Ryan Stiles will not appear, as he has a fear of flying.

Paul Merton and Phill Jupitus have also been approached to participate, according to Chortle.

The show first emerged as a BBC Radio 4 comedy in 1988 with regulars including Stephen Fry and John Sessions. It later transferred to Channel 4, before Us network ABC adapted it to great success.

"I don't want to name names, Anderson said of possible guests. "But I've bumped into three people who...

The British public's top ten favourite double acts have been revealed.

Britain's Best Loved Double Acts - a celebration of the UK's favourite pairings - will air tomorrow night (April 12) on Channel 5.

Entertainment and comedy duos - such as Ant & Dec and The Two Ronnies - will feature, plus twosomes from the worlds of music, animation, drama and sport - including Chas and Dave, Zig and Zag, Dick and Dom and Andi Peters and Emma Forbes.

Digital Spy can reveal who has made the top ten - though you'll have to tune in at 7.15pm on Saturday to find out which order they come in, and which duo has claimed the top spot.

The top ten list is as follows...

Tom and Jerry

Wallace and Gromit

Torvill and Dean

Morecambe and Wise

Scott and Charlene

Fry and Laurie

Ant & Dec

The Two Ronnies

French and Saunders

Del Boy and Rodney...

If you're anything like us, you've been a fan of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" since the British episodes started airing on Comedy Central in the early 1990s. And you are also extremely happy to have these funny folks back on your TV.

The premiere episode featured a couple new improvers, Gary Anthony Williams and Heather Anne Campbell, plus some special guests -- "Walking Dead's" Lauren Cohan and "Glee's" Kevin McHale.

Favorite games were played -- Scenes From a Hat, Let's Make a Date, Living Scenery -- plus there were new games, like What's In the Bag and Sideways Scene. The Sideways Scene was particularly a lot of fun, as the improves laid on their sides and performed on a red set, which was then shown right-way up on TV. Trust us, it's a lot cooler than it sounds here.

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For years, the UK and the Us have swapped TV formats around as a simple way of gaining new ideas and building on established successes.

Just recently we’ve seen HBO and Armando Iannucci putting a presidential spin on The Thick of It with Veep, while John Leguizamo is all set for a cushty role as Del Boy in an upcoming remake of Only Fools and Horses.

While many UK to Us remakes have managed to successfully avoid being lost in translation, others have sadly proved that sometimes you simply can’t recapture the same magic twice. Join us as we take a look at the 5 best and the 5 worst, Us TV remakes.

The Best 5. Shameless

When it was first announced that Paul Abbot’s gritty council estate drama was making the jump to the Us, no one could quite believe how any remake could successfully replicate the same mix...

On what would have been Douglas Adams’ 60th birthday next year, the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy author’s family and friends – in association with Save the Rhino (one of Douglas’ favourite charities) – will be throwing a very special party in his honor.

An evening’s entertainment from some of the finest names in the world of science, comedy, conservation and music, this is one event that is definitely not to be missed. Rock stars of science such as Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince and Jon Culshaw will talk on life, the universe and everything. Clive Anderson will interview Terry Jones and Michael Palin about Douglas’ comedy legacy and his influences, including Monty Python. Special comedy performances will feature The Meaning Of Liff’s John Lloyd, as well as Stephen Mangan, Sanjeev Bhaskar and many more, plus special guests from ‘Radio Active’

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Clive Anderson is to host a wild evening with top guest speakers and animal encounters at the world famous Zsl London Zoo in November to benefit Save the Rhino.

Speakers scheduled to attend include Louis Theroux, London’s first elected Mayor Ken Livingston and Man vs Monster host Richard Terry.

This is the third fundraising dinner in Save The Rhino’s hugely successful PechaKucha series, where the speakers will have just 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide to talk about a “wild” experience.

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Lionel Blair and Una Stubbs will reunite in a special edition of Give Us A Clue, as part of David Walliams's 24 Hour Panel People. As part of Comic Relief, Walliams will perform in a panel show marathon, which will see a host of classic programmes resurrected and reinvigorated alongside current favourites. Blair and Stubbs will be joined by Walliams and Christopher Biggins for their segment of the event. Other highlights will see David Frost and Lloyd Grossman return to Through The Keyhole, Nick Hancock hosting sports quiz They Think It's All Over, and Clive Anderson, Tony Slattery (more)...

Look To The Stars’ UK Correspondent recently attended a very special charity event in London, and filed this report.

I was invited to join ‘Three Kings’ of the modern era in The Prostate Cancer Charity carol concert. TV presenter, Clive Anderson, hosted the service, and Public Relations guru Max Clifford and BBC One’s Eastenders star Rudolph Walker both give holiday readings.

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Two Ronnies and Spitting Image writer Laurie Rowley has died, aged 68. Rowley, who also penned work for Not The Nine O'Clock News, Hale and Pace and Alas Smith & Jones, is survived by his wife Joyce and children Leslie and Johanne. Clive Anderson, who worked with the writer on scripts for his chatshow, told The Guardian: "[Laurie] did a good line in jokes, old and new, about baldness and hair loss, an area in which he was always slightly ahead of me. "To younger writers, he laid down all sorts of rules about gag writing. Don't use numbers: the (more)...

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Pozzitive is a multi-award winning comedy production company (6 BAFTAs, 6 Sony Awards and 2 International Emmys), and over the years have produced and directed such classic TV , Radio and Online projects as “Spitting Image”, “Coogan’s Run”, “Not The Nine O’Clock News”, “French & Saunders”, “Harry Enfield & Chums”, “Dinnerladies”, “Little Britain”, “The Paul & Pauline Calf Video Diaries”, “Saturday Live Again”, “Radio Active”, “Carrott’s Lib” and “The Young Ones”.

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Mark Gatiss's Christmas ghost story Crooked House was a ratings winner for BBC Four last week. The original three-part tale, about the strange events relating to a mysterious door knocker, started with an impressive 517k (3.3%) for the channel at 10.30pm last Monday, December 22. It was the fifth most-watched multichannel programme and the most popular original multichannel programme of the day. The top audience was 764k (4.1%) for BBC Three's EastEnders repeat, followed by 720k (6.3%) for ITV2's screening of Love Actually from 10pm. Among the terrestrial channels, a Christmas edition of Qi was particularly popular in its 9pm slot on BBC One. The special episode, guest starring Clive Anderson and Rob Brydon, drew an impressive 5.11m (21.5%). It was followed by Gavin & Stacey, which took 3.86m (16.7%). On ITV1, The Bill (more)...