Ashes to ashes, Dusty to Dusty. Almost 20 years after her death, the loss of Dusty Springfield still stings on these shores. Sniffles ring out at the end of Jonathan Harvey’s jukebox musical “Dusty,” as footage of the iconic songstress’s funeral spills across the stage. So when actress Katherine Kingsley reappears for a final encore, the spit of Springfield in her prime, it feels like a reincarnation of sorts. Beneath that familiar blonde beehive, Kingsley stands still, smiles the slightest of smiles and unleashes that familiar earthy, authoritative voice, soaring off into “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me.”
Hers is a complex performance in a script bent on slightness. Like the Kinks musical “Sunny Afternoon,” Dusty weaves a great artist’s body of work into the threads of an all-too-human life. Harvey might fold in sweet lifelong friendships and broken relationships to tug on the heartstrings,...
Hers is a complex performance in a script bent on slightness. Like the Kinks musical “Sunny Afternoon,” Dusty weaves a great artist’s body of work into the threads of an all-too-human life. Harvey might fold in sweet lifelong friendships and broken relationships to tug on the heartstrings,...
- 7/5/2018
- by Matt Trueman
- Variety Film + TV
The BBC has apparently axed Paul Whitehouse's Nurse television series after four episodes.
According to actor and comedian Charlie Higson, who tweeted yesterday (August 10), Nurse will return for another radio series but won't be appearing on TV screens again.
Fun day out on Saturday recording a bit for the new radio series of Nurse with Paul W. The BBC in their 'wisdom' have axed the TV version
— charlie higson (@monstroso) August 10, 2015
Nurse was based on the acclaimed Radio 4 series of the same name, which follows community psychiatric nurse Liz (Esther Coles).
The Fast Show's Whitehouse appeared as multiple roles including Liz's patients.
The series was made up of four 30-minute episodes and aired in March 2015 on BBC Two.
According to actor and comedian Charlie Higson, who tweeted yesterday (August 10), Nurse will return for another radio series but won't be appearing on TV screens again.
Fun day out on Saturday recording a bit for the new radio series of Nurse with Paul W. The BBC in their 'wisdom' have axed the TV version
— charlie higson (@monstroso) August 10, 2015
Nurse was based on the acclaimed Radio 4 series of the same name, which follows community psychiatric nurse Liz (Esther Coles).
The Fast Show's Whitehouse appeared as multiple roles including Liz's patients.
The series was made up of four 30-minute episodes and aired in March 2015 on BBC Two.
- 8/11/2015
- Digital Spy
The Flash: Sky1, 8pm
Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) must retrace his own footsteps after being transported back in time, as the Us superhero series continues.
Time displacement isn't the only threat faced by The Flash either, as Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller) and Heat Wave (Dominic Purcell) return to stir up trouble.
Ordinary Lies: BBC One, 9pm
Former Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay takes centre stage in tonight's episode of the drama, which focuses on Kathy - an unhappily-married woman.
Embarking on an affair with estate agent Niall (Edward MacLiam), Kathy is soon faced with a difficult moral conundrum.
Critical: Sky1, 9pm
If you have a strong stomach, Sky1's adrenaline-fuelled medical drama Critical is recommended viewing.
Tonight, Glen Boyle (Lennie James) and his team face a fresh crisis when a woman attempts suicide in the hospital.
Nurse: BBC Two, 10pm
Paul Whitehouse's thoughtful comedy -...
Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) must retrace his own footsteps after being transported back in time, as the Us superhero series continues.
Time displacement isn't the only threat faced by The Flash either, as Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller) and Heat Wave (Dominic Purcell) return to stir up trouble.
Ordinary Lies: BBC One, 9pm
Former Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay takes centre stage in tonight's episode of the drama, which focuses on Kathy - an unhappily-married woman.
Embarking on an affair with estate agent Niall (Edward MacLiam), Kathy is soon faced with a difficult moral conundrum.
Critical: Sky1, 9pm
If you have a strong stomach, Sky1's adrenaline-fuelled medical drama Critical is recommended viewing.
Tonight, Glen Boyle (Lennie James) and his team face a fresh crisis when a woman attempts suicide in the hospital.
Nurse: BBC Two, 10pm
Paul Whitehouse's thoughtful comedy -...
- 3/31/2015
- Digital Spy
The Flash: Sky1, 8pm
*Spoiler* Ronnie Raymond (Robbie Amell) survived going nuclear - and he and Dr Stein (Victor Garber) have been successfully separated... but is everything as it appears?
Soon, the pair are hunted by a military unit led by General Eiling (Clancy Brown) and discover that their separation might not be as final as they'd hoped.
Masterchef: BBC One, 9pm
Back for a new series, with John Torode and Gregg Wallace returning to put more keen cooks to the test.
Who will impress the judges with their trademark dishes, sailing through to the third round, and who will be sent home?
Critical: Sky1, 9pm
If you've got a strong stomach, then Sky1's Critical - a high-tension medical thriller starring Lennie James - is sure to get your heart pumping.
The no-holds-barred series set in a high-tech Major Trauma Centre continues tonight, as the team...
*Spoiler* Ronnie Raymond (Robbie Amell) survived going nuclear - and he and Dr Stein (Victor Garber) have been successfully separated... but is everything as it appears?
Soon, the pair are hunted by a military unit led by General Eiling (Clancy Brown) and discover that their separation might not be as final as they'd hoped.
Masterchef: BBC One, 9pm
Back for a new series, with John Torode and Gregg Wallace returning to put more keen cooks to the test.
Who will impress the judges with their trademark dishes, sailing through to the third round, and who will be sent home?
Critical: Sky1, 9pm
If you've got a strong stomach, then Sky1's Critical - a high-tension medical thriller starring Lennie James - is sure to get your heart pumping.
The no-holds-barred series set in a high-tech Major Trauma Centre continues tonight, as the team...
- 3/10/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC has released a first-look image of Paul Whitehouse in new comedy drama Nurse.
The image follows the BBC's announcement earlier today (July 10) that the sitcom has begun filming.
The series is based on the acclaimed Radio 4 series of the same name, which features Esther Coles as community psychiatric nurse Liz. The Fast Show comedian takes on multiple roles as Liz's patients, as the show sees a mixture of returning characters from the radio series as well as many new additions.
Whitehouse and David Cummings, who have collaborated previously on The Fast Show, Down the Line and Happiness, have written the comedy.
"Nurse has gone down very successfully on radio and we are very excited about the TV version," Shane Allen, comedy commissioning for the BBC, said.
"Paul is the leading character comedian of his generation and he has the ability to make you cry with laughter one minute...
The image follows the BBC's announcement earlier today (July 10) that the sitcom has begun filming.
The series is based on the acclaimed Radio 4 series of the same name, which features Esther Coles as community psychiatric nurse Liz. The Fast Show comedian takes on multiple roles as Liz's patients, as the show sees a mixture of returning characters from the radio series as well as many new additions.
Whitehouse and David Cummings, who have collaborated previously on The Fast Show, Down the Line and Happiness, have written the comedy.
"Nurse has gone down very successfully on radio and we are very excited about the TV version," Shane Allen, comedy commissioning for the BBC, said.
"Paul is the leading character comedian of his generation and he has the ability to make you cry with laughter one minute...
- 7/10/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC Two has announced a slate of new shows to mark its 50th anniversary.
The channel - which hits half a century on April 20 - has ordered a new comedy from Paul Whitehouse, plus new factual commissions.
Nurse - based on the BBC Radio 4 sitcom - will star Esther Coles as a community psychiatric nurse and Whitehouse as many of her patients or their relatives.
Amanda Foreman will present The World Made By Women - a documentary series exploring 20,000 years of women's history.
The four-part series will traverse the globe to explore the role played by women from the Palaeolithic era to Britain today.
The World Made By Women will also be accompanied by a collection of documentaries exploring key moments in women's history.
Women in Power with Amanda Vickery will cover the plight of the suffragettes, The Real Calendar Girls will see Lucy Worsley explore the Women's Institute, while...
The channel - which hits half a century on April 20 - has ordered a new comedy from Paul Whitehouse, plus new factual commissions.
Nurse - based on the BBC Radio 4 sitcom - will star Esther Coles as a community psychiatric nurse and Whitehouse as many of her patients or their relatives.
Amanda Foreman will present The World Made By Women - a documentary series exploring 20,000 years of women's history.
The four-part series will traverse the globe to explore the role played by women from the Palaeolithic era to Britain today.
The World Made By Women will also be accompanied by a collection of documentaries exploring key moments in women's history.
Women in Power with Amanda Vickery will cover the plight of the suffragettes, The Real Calendar Girls will see Lucy Worsley explore the Women's Institute, while...
- 4/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Paul Whitehouse is to front a new TV comedy on BBC Two.
The Fast Show comic will star in an adaptation of his BBC Radio 4 sitcom Nurse, according to Radio Times.
The radio series stars Esther Coles as a community psychiatric nurse, with Whitehouse taking on multiple roles as her patients.
Coles, Whitehouse and other members of the radio cast - including Rosie Cavaliero and Simon Day - are expected to reprise their roles for the TV remake.
Shane Allen - BBC controller of comedy commissioning - said: "Nurse has gone down a storm on radio and we are very excited about the TV version."
Whitehouse's last regular TV project was BBC One sketch show Harry & Paul, which saw him reunited with comedy cohort Harry Enfield.
The Fast Show comic will star in an adaptation of his BBC Radio 4 sitcom Nurse, according to Radio Times.
The radio series stars Esther Coles as a community psychiatric nurse, with Whitehouse taking on multiple roles as her patients.
Coles, Whitehouse and other members of the radio cast - including Rosie Cavaliero and Simon Day - are expected to reprise their roles for the TV remake.
Shane Allen - BBC controller of comedy commissioning - said: "Nurse has gone down a storm on radio and we are very excited about the TV version."
Whitehouse's last regular TV project was BBC One sketch show Harry & Paul, which saw him reunited with comedy cohort Harry Enfield.
- 4/8/2014
- Digital Spy
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