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Blankety Blank S4E9 14 June 2025 on BBC One
Bradley Walsh in Blankety Blank (1978)
On Saturday 14 June 2025, BBC One broadcasts Blankety Blank!

Season 4 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Blankety Blank” promises to be an entertaining mix of laughter and fun. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, this episode features a lively panel of six celebrities ready to fill in the missing blanks. The excitement builds as contestants aim to win prizes with the help of their famous teammates.

Joining Bradley this week are Rob Beckett, Jack Dee, Omid Djalili, Dame Kelly Holmes, Steph McGovern, and Lucy Beaumont. Each celebrity brings their own unique sense of humor and charm, making for a dynamic and engaging show. Viewers can expect witty banter and unexpected answers as the celebrities try to match their responses with the contestants.

With the familiar format of filling in blanks, the show keeps everyone guessing and laughing. The combination of celebrity antics and the thrill of competition creates a lively atmosphere. This...
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  • 6/14/2025
  • by Olly Green
  • TV Regular
Celebrity Catchphrase Airs December 30 2023 on ITV
Fay Ripley, Jonathan Ross, Stephen Mulhern, and Ellie Simmonds in Celebrity Catchphrase (2018)
Get ready for a festive dose of fun and laughter as “Celebrity Catchphrase” returns with a special episode, hosted by the charismatic Stephen Mulhern. Airing at 6:00 Pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023, exclusively on ITV, this holiday edition features celebrity contestants Samantha Barks, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Dermot O’Leary trying to ‘say what they see’ for their chosen charities.

The classic game show takes on a merry twist as these well-known personalities put their observational skills to the test in a bid to win for their charitable causes. Viewers can expect a delightful evening filled with hilarious moments, clever guesses, and perhaps a few festive surprises thrown into the mix.

Tune in at 6:00 Pm on ITV for a jolly and entertaining episode of “Celebrity Catchphrase.” With Stephen Mulhern at the helm and Samantha Barks, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Dermot O’Leary as contestants, this special promises to be a perfect...
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  • 12/24/2023
  • by Posts UK
  • TV Everyday
Reclaim The Frame unveils Filmonomics cohort for 2023-24 (exclusive)
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Speakers and mentors taking part include BFI Filmmaking Fund director Mia Bays and Bafta chair Sara Putt.

Reclaim The Frame, the UK’s gender equality in cinema charity, has set the filmmakers from across the UK who will take part in the eighth edition of professional development programme, Filmonomics, with BFI Filmmaking Fund director Mia Bays and Bafta chair Sara Putt among the mentors and speakers offering their support.

Among the 18 filmmakers taking part for this edition are director Jessica Bishopp, who has had documentary shorts premiere in BFI London Film Festival and SXSW; Bafta Scotland-nominated producer and founder of Lothian Films,...
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  • 12/8/2023
  • by Mona Tabbara
  • ScreenDaily
Kelly Holmes to join Loose Women after finding ‘my authentic voice’
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Kelly Holmes is joining the cast of Loose Women as a full-time panellist.

The former athlete’s first show will take place on Monday (12 September), just months after Holmes came out as gay.

Speaking to The Sun, Holmes said that she was “extremely excited” to appear on the show now that she had found her “authentic voice”.

“Having met a few of the panellists recently, I know that the shows will be full of energy, smiles, tears and lots of laughs,” she said.

“I hope I can bring my energy to the show and I will be up for doing any mad experiences that they throw at me.”

The TV personality admitted that she’d been inspired to join the panel following the release of her documentary Kelly Holmes: Being Me.

Holmes explained: “It will be so different to anything I have done before in my career, but now I...
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  • 9/7/2022
  • by Isobel Lewis
  • The Independent - TV
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Olympic Gold Medalist Reveals She Used to Self-Harm by Cutting to ‘Release the Anguish’
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Olympic gold medalist Kelly Holmes is speaking out about the mental health issues that led her to cut herself daily, in the hopes that it could help others.

Holmes won gold for Great Britain in the 800m and 1,500m sprint during the 2004 Athens games, but just a year earlier, she was harming herself regularly.

The runner was dealing with multiple injuries that she thought would be the end of her career, and started cutting “to release the anguish,” Holmes explained at the Health and Wellbeing Live show, a mental health conference in the U.K., on Sunday, according to the BBC.
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  • 9/26/2017
  • by Julie Mazziotta
  • PEOPLE.com
Prince Harry
Prince Harry Says He 'Really Regrets' Not Talking About His Mother's Death Sooner
Prince Harry
Prince Harry says he has only recently been able to talk about the death of his mother Princess Diana - and that he "really regrets" not doing so sooner. The royal opened up at a barbecue he hosted at his Kensington Palace home recently for Heads Together, the mental health initiative he is spearheading with Prince William and Princess Kate. Their three-pronged approach, first reported by People in February and officially launched with a PSA in April, emphasizes de-stigmatizing mental health issues. For the barbeque, Harry, 31, invited several well-known sports personalities to discuss their own struggles. Speaking of his mom,...
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  • 7/25/2016
  • by Monique Jessen, @moniquejessen
  • PEOPLE.com
Michelle Collins for Mission Survive
Michelle Collins has signed up for 'Bear Grylls: Mission Survive'. The 53-year-old actress is one of eight celebrities who will take part in the second series of the reality TV show, in which Bear takes them on a 12-day survival mission in Costa Rica, according to the Daily Star. Earlier this year it was revealed that 'Mission Survive' had been renewed for a second season, after the success of the first, which saw DJ and model Vogue Williams beat Olympic athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall to be crowned Bear's Mission Survivor. Speaking about the show, Bear...
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  • 12/18/2015
  • Virgin Media - TV
8 most gross Bear Grylls moments that will haunt your nightmares
Bear Grylls is having a bit of a moment. Not only has he been off running around the Alaskan wilderness with someone called Barack Obama, but it's just emerged that he made £3.3m last year from his merchandise (you can buy everything from Bear Grylls knives to protein shakes to parachutes, apparently).

Now he's gone and said that he wants to be the new David Attenborough - except with more pee-drinking, presumably. And that's the rub: Bear Grylls does loads of really, really disgusting things...

1. He gave himself an enema

"There is a way of using it to gain life-giving fluids, but only as a last resort: I'm going to give myself an enema." Bear, love, you're on television - that does not count as a 'last resort'. And also we really don't want to watch you sticking a pipe up your bum. As he grimaced and popped the tube where the sun don't shine,...
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  • 9/9/2015
  • Digital Spy
Bear Grylls: Mission Survive renewed for second series
Bear Grylls: Mission Survive has been renewed for a second series by ITV.

The adventure show will return in 2016, bringing together another group of celebrities for a 12-day survival mission led by Grylls.

Filmed in Costa Rica, the first series saw DJ and model Vogue Williams beating Olympic athlete Kelly Holmes and former rugby player Mike Tindall in the final.

Missions included abseiling down waterfalls, crossing rapids, wading through swamps and battling razor-sharp vines, while also getting up close to snakes, eating rats and drinking urine.

Grylls said: "I'm so proud of Mission Survive and all it stands for: endeavour, comradeship and overcoming fears.

"For me it is about understanding that sometimes we have to go through genuine adversity to come out the other side better, stronger and more empowered.

"It is such a privilege to get to do it once more with our Bgv, Electus, betty team and here...
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  • 4/10/2015
  • Digital Spy
Vogue Williams wins Bear Grylls: Mission Survive
Vogue Williams triumphed over Kelly Holmes and Mike Tindall to win Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.

The ITV reality competition concluded tonight (April 3), with Bear Grylls crowning Williams victorious after 12 days in the jungle.

Mission Survive's Vogue Williams: 'I'd rather eat rats than drink wee'

The four-part final competition began with Grylls challenging all three finalists to climb down a massive 300-foot rock face into a ravine.

Tindall and Williams were able to complete the difficult task without any major trouble, but Olympian Holmes's fear of water caused her to nearly drown.

Although Holmes was able to descend the rock successfully, Grylls's assistant Scott Heffield had to rescue her when she began flailing in the ravine.

Mission Survive's Kelly Holmes: I almost drowned, that was a bit hairy

"That looked nasty," Grylls admitted as he watched Heffield drag Holmes to shore.

Once again proving that there would...
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  • 4/3/2015
  • Digital Spy
Kelly Holmes, Mike Tindall, Vogue Williams for Mission Survive battle
Kelly Holmes, Mike Tindall and Vogue Williams will face each other tonight (April 3) in the Bear Grylls: Mission Survive final.

The showdown airs on ITV as all three do battle in the last round of challenges to be named champion.

Holmes continues to confront her fear of water after abseiling 300 feet down a waterfall into a rockpool and attempting to swim to the other side of it, but faces trouble.

After getting into difficulties, ex-Royal Marine's Commando Scott helps her out of the water as she reveals: "My biggest fear of water is actually drowning and I think I've just experienced what that could be like."

After gathering firewood with Williams and splitting it on a rock, Tindall is left needing stitches when a piece hits him above his eye.

Williams says she feels like it "was [her] fault because [she] told him to do it", before Tindall adds: "I played for...
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  • 4/2/2015
  • Digital Spy
Mission Survive's Vogue Williams: 'I'd rather eat rats than drink wee'
We're not sure if there will be a second series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive yet, but golly, if there is, any celebrities signing up would have to be pretty brave indeed! The first series - which comes to an end on Friday (April 3) - has seen the famous faces involved getting wet, cold, miserable, ill and, of course, drinking their own pee.

Now just three are still standing for the final - Kelly Holmes, Mike Tindall and Vogue Williams. We caught up with Vogue to celebrate her getting so far and chatted about her hardest moments, eating rat lollipops, why her husband Brian McFadden probably wouldn't do as well on the show, and which stars she'd love to see taking on the jungle...

Vogue on... how things could possibly have been worse.

"I'm glad I wasn't afraid of water or heights, because I think those things would have been really hard.
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  • 4/1/2015
  • Digital Spy
The Clare Balding Show to return in April on both BBC Two and BT Sport
The new series of The Clare Balding Show will air on both BBC Two and BT Sport.

The hour-long entertainment and chat show will air on BT Sport on Thursdays before a half-hour show is broadcast on BBC Two the next day.

The Clare Balding Show will see Balding interview some of the biggest names in international sport in front of a live audience at the BT Sport studio.

Audience members will also get the chance to ask the sport stars their questions.

Past guests include Sir Alex Ferguson, Mike Tyson, Martina Navratilova, Mark Cavendish, Dame Kelly Holmes and Jose Mourinho.

Balding said: "I'm delighted that The Clare Balding Show will now reach a brand new audience via the BBC following this unprecedented deal. This series provides a rare opportunity for sportsmen and women to reveal their true personalities, away from the pressure of competition.

"Over the last two years...
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  • 3/17/2015
  • Digital Spy
Mission Survive's Kelly Holmes: I almost drowned, that was a bit hairy
Bear Grylls: Mission Survive kicked off tonight, and we're not sure the eight brave celebrities taking part really knew what they were getting themselves in for! One of the courageous/crazy famous faces among the cast is Dame Kelly Holmes, who faced her fear of water - by jumping from a helicopter into a lake. No biggie.

We caught up with the Olympic legend to find out why she wanted to do the show, how she almost drowned, and what it was really like drinking her own urine (yep, really)...

The show looks so tough – why did you sign up for it?

"Ha! I think it was a personal challenge. After athletics, I hadn't really done anything that's been a personal challenge as such. I've done some really great things but a lot of them have been for other people, with other people, as opposed to me going, 'Right, I...
See full article at Digital Spy
  • 2/21/2015
  • Digital Spy
Bear Grylls: Mission Survive - What did you think of the celeb show?
We love a Bear Grylls show, so throw eight celebrities into the mix and things are bound to be good, right? That was ITV's hope with Mission Survive, which saw eight famous faces being literally dropped (like, from a helicopter) into the Costa Rican jungle and forced to trek for miles.

The stars really did seem to be tested, from their scary leap into a lake from said helicopter - something hydrophobic Dame Kelly Holmes found particularly difficult - to their attempts to retrieve food, start fires and even hang hammocks.

Some of them seemed to take to the whole thing more than others - Vogue Williams was very handy with a tent, thanks to her two construction degrees - while others struggled, a lot. Like Jamelia, who was terrified of everything from horses to spiders to climbing, and even managed to accidentally burn her bra on night one.

Max George...
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  • 2/20/2015
  • Digital Spy
See Jamelia, Kelly Holmes battle nature in Bear Grylls: Mission Survive
New images from Bear Grylls: Mission Survive have been released.

A team of celebrities face the brutal challenges of nature on the new ITV show.

Mission Survive's Bear Grylls: It's I'm a Celeb on steroids, multiplied

The likes of Jamelia, Dame Kelly Holmes and Mike Tindall take on a 12-day survival task on the show.

Grylls recently admitted to being "nervous" about his new show - because he was worried about "breaking" the celebrities involved.

The outdoor expert made a 'smashing' entrance when he arrived at the This Morning studio last week to discuss the show.

Bear Grylls: Mission Survive begins tonight (February 20) at 9pm on ITV.

Watch a trailer for Bear Grylls: Mission Survive below:...
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  • 2/20/2015
  • Digital Spy
What to Watch: Tonight's TV Picks - The Musketeers, Gogglebox
The Musketeers: BBC One, 9pm

The King is invited to view the solar eclipse at the chateau of famous astronomer Marmion, but the man has a dark motive behind the invite.

Rochefort and a trio of musketeers escort the king to Marmion's castle, but when the trap is sprung, will they be enough?

Bear Grylls: Mission Survive: ITV, 9pm

A new celebrity gameshow begins tonight, fronted by TV's resident wilderness survivor Bear Grylls.

Faces such as Emilia Fox, Jamelia, The Wanted's Max George and Dame Kelly Holmes must learn to lighting fire and making shelters. A bit like Channel 5's 10,000 BC, but with celebrities, or BBC Three's I Survived A Zombie Apocalypse, but without zombies.

Gogglebox: Channel 4, 9pm

Get those Pot Noodles at the ready - the Nta award-winning reality show, in which we watch people watching TV, is back.

Old favourites like Leon and June, Steph and Dom,...
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  • 2/20/2015
  • Digital Spy
Bear Grylls: 'I was worried Mission Survive would break celebrities'
Bear Grylls has admitted to being "nervous" about his new show - because he worried about "breaking" the celebrities involved.

The 40-year-old, who takes eight famous faces into the Costa Rican jungle to face the challenges of nature in Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, told The Sunday People's Love Sunday magazine that the stars involved surprised him with their skills.

"I think some of them thought it was going to be like I'm a Celebrity, but it's definitely not," he said. "It's always the unlikely heroes who emerge at the end.

"I was worried that covering 20 miles a day and dealing with big cliffs and rapids would break someone like Emilia Fox, who's tiny and wasn't eating, but she was incredible - she had a real steely streak that was inspiring.

"Or you'd think Kelly Holmes was going to be a clear winner, but muscles are only a small weapon...
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  • 2/15/2015
  • Digital Spy
Emilia Fox and Max George among celebs in new Bear Grylls show trailer
ITV has unveiled a new trailer for Bear Grylls's new celebrity series Mission Survive.

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, Lewis actor Laurence Fox and singer Max George, formerly of The Wanted, are among the stars taking part in the challenge series.

The 12-day survival mission will see eight celebrities taking on a Central American rainforest, where they will be pushed to the limit with different tasks.

Dame Kelly Holmes, singer Jamelia, actor Tom Rosenthal, DJ Vogue Williams and rugby star Mike Tindall will also appear in the series.

Grylls will guide the celebrities through different assignments, and will then eliminate one person at the end of each episode.

He said: "This show is all about empowerment and I am so proud of how the celebrity team who joined me on Mission Survive performed.

"It was without doubt a tough expedition, but also a very life-enhancing adventure for everyone involved.
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  • 2/4/2015
  • Digital Spy
Max George and Jamelia for Mission Survive
Max George and Jamelia are among the stars taking part in 'Mission Survive'. The former The Wanted singer and the 'Loose Women' panellist will appear in the upcoming ITV reality show in which Bear Grylls tests their ability to survive in the Central American rainforest. They are joined by 'Silent Witness' actress Emilia Fox and her actor cousin Laurence Fox, former England rugby captain Mike Tindall, Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes, 'Plebs' funnyman Tom Rosenthal and model Vogue Williams. Grylls taught each of the celebrity contestants to search for shelter, water, fire and food as well as how to abseil down ferocious...
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  • 2/2/2015
  • Virgin Media - TV
Mike Tindall, Jamelia, Max George for Bear Grylls' Mission Survive
Mike Tindall, Max George and Jamelia have been confirmed for Bear Grylls' Mission Survive.

The ITV show will see the celebrities trekking through a Central American rainforest on a 12-day adventure.

Also appearing on the show will be Emilia Fox, Laurence Fox, Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes, Tom Rosenthal and Vogue Williams.

The group will be given daily briefings by Grylls, but must complete the mission without him. The adventurer's trusted colleagues Megan Hine and Scott Heffield will be on the ground to report on the celebrities' progress.

Mission Survive is also a competition, with a series of eliminations leaving one celebrity victorious at the end of the series.

Bear Grylls said: "This show is all about empowerment and I am so proud of how the celebrity team who joined me on Mission Survive performed. It was without doubt a tough expedition, but also a very life-enhancing adventure for everyone involved.
See full article at Digital Spy
  • 2/2/2015
  • Digital Spy
Prince Harry
Prince Harry Gets 'Sin Binned' While Playing Wheelchair Rugby
Prince Harry
Prince Harry was the center of the action Friday when he took part in a wheelchair rugby exhibition at the Invictus Games. Harry's team included his cousin Zara Tindall, and they played against a team starring Tindall's husband Mike Tindall and British Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes. The teams emerged to raucous applause and the prince, 29, scored within the first few seconds, much to the delight of the excitable crowd. The more than 7,000 spectators included Princess Kate's siblings, Pippa and James Middleton, as well as Zara's brother Peter Phillips. Kate herself was noticeably absent, due to her severe morning sickness. During the game,...
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  • 9/12/2014
  • by Simon Perry, @sperrypeoplemag
  • PEOPLE.com
Sue Barker steps down from hosting BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan have been announced as joint presenters of the 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, as Sue Barker steps down from the hosting job after 19 years.

Barker remains as a member of the judging panel and will play a major role in this year's 60th anniversary show.

Barker said: "It has been an honour to present BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the last 19 years and I have loved every minute of it.

"The BBC have asked me to stay but I had made the decision to downsize my commitments a while ago, and I knew that the time would be right after what was always set to be a magical 2012."

She added: "I will still be very much involved with the show though, and am looking forward to the 60th Anniversary celebrations coming up this year.

I also of course look...
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  • 9/18/2013
  • Digital Spy
Torvill: Beth Tweddle may disappoint on Dancing on Ice
Jayne Torvill has hinted Beth Tweddle may not meet people's expectations on 'Dancing on Ice'. The Olympic bronze medal-winning gymnast, 27, is being tipped to win the latest series of the ITV1 celebrity ice skating competition, but the show's trainer warns she could be a letdown for viewers because her sporting background may be a hindrance on the ice. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, Jayne explained: ''It will be interesting to see an Olympic star doing something out of their comfort zone. ''With sports people in past series they've had strength but haven't always had rhythm. When Dame Kelly Holmes was...
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  • 12/31/2012
  • Virgin Media - TV
Kelly Holmes: Queen Elizabeth's spoof was best Olympics moment
Dame Kelly Holmes' favourite moment of London 2012 was Queen Elizabeth's opening ceremony cameo. The retired athlete thought the 86-year-old monarch's spoof - in which she appeared to parachute out of a plane into the Olympic Stadium in east London alongside Daniel Craig, who was in character as James Bond - was hilarious and a 'perfect' start to the Games. Speaking at the launch party for Ee - the UK's first superfast 4G mobile network - at London's Battersea Power Station last night (01.11.12), she exclusively told Bang Showbiz: 'My favourite bit about the Olympics was when the queen parachuted out of the plane - that was brilliant. I was laughing so much! It was a perfect start...
See full article at Monsters and Critics
  • 11/2/2012
  • Monsters and Critics
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Kate Middleton Cheers On Team Gb's Women's Field Hockey
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Kate Middleton wore a sleeveless top this morning to attend the women's field hockey bronze medal match between New Zealand and Great Britain at London's Riverbank Arena. She made it through a tense game to see the UK team claim a victory, and congratulated the players afterward. The Duchess of Cambridge has been a faithful attendee of various Olympic matches, but field hockey holds a special place in her heart - she played the sport growing up! Joining Kate this morning was Dame Kelly Holmes, who won medals at past Olympics for middle distance running. Yesterday, Kate and Prince Harry made the rounds at the Olympic Park together. They shared laughs while greeting members of Team Gb who have already won medals. View Slideshow ›...
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  • 8/10/2012
  • by Allie Merriam
  • Popsugar.com
London Olympics 2012: will BBC break TV ratings records?
BBC execs will be hoping Danny Boyle's opening ceremony will beat the ratings for the Diamond Jubilee Concert

A glance at the recent history books suggests two things about the BBC's coverage of the Olympics. First, that at least one aspect of its output will be controversial, whether it is inappropriate presenters, inadequate highlights, or a pair of shorts that are just too short.

Second, in ratings terms the BBC's Olympics programming will do to other broadcasters what Usain Bolt tends to do to the other runners in the 100 metres.

This year's Games are likely to be no different, with 2,500 hours of coverage across its various channels (including 24 dedicated Olympics services) and the corporation's critics lined up to seize anything as inappropriate as an 2012-themed sickbag.

The London 2012 Games, it can be reasonably assumed, will be the most popular ever with UK viewers, with BBC schedulers unhindered by the...
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  • 7/27/2012
  • by John Plunkett
  • The Guardian - Film News
Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
'Absolutely Fabulous' Olympics special - first look pictures
Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
Patsy and Eddy have got into the Olympic spirit in the final Absolutely Fabulous special, which airs later this month. Jennifer Saunders's classic sitcom returned at Christmas and New Year with two new episodes, and the third and final instalment of the mini-revival will have an Olympics theme. Photo Gallery - Absolutely Fabulous Olympics Special:

Guest-starring Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Dame Kelly Holmes and Stella McCartney, the episode will centre on (more)...
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  • 7/18/2012
  • by By Alex Fletcher
  • Digital Spy
British Academy Television Awards 2012 Pictures
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "British Academy Television Awards 2012".Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon attending the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Lara Pulver attending the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Laura Haddock attending the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Emma Watson attending the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Helen Skelton attending the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Kelly Holmes - Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012 - Arrivals - Royal Festival Hall - London, UK © Landmark / PR...
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  • 5/29/2012
  • by James Wray
  • Monsters and Critics
Stars Take To The Streets For Sport Relief
More than one million men, women and children took part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile during the weekend, with a record number of people taking to the streets on Sunday March 25 at hundreds of Mile events across the length and breadth of the UK.

A host of famous faces joined the public to celebrate the UK’s biggest year of sport including Danielle Lineker, David Tennant, James Cracknell, Jls, Kara Tointon, Dame Kelly Holmes, Louise Redknapp, and Sir Steve Redgrave among many others.

Fresh from his Week of Hell challenge, John Bishop joined thousands of people in Manchester to do 1 mile to complete his extraordinary efforts for Sport Relief.

Read more...
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  • 3/27/2012
  • Look to the Stars
The arts in 2012: the big nail-biter that is the Olympics opening ceremony
Beijing threw $100m at its gobsmacking Olympics opening ceremony. Can Danny Boyle top it? Meanwhile, six cultural figures reveal what they'd like to see at their fantasy opening ceremony

On 27 July, the world will see an elaborate and costly British cinematic event: the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle. What on earth is it going to be like? So far, all we know is that he is hiring 10,000 people as extras to be performers and percussionists, and that they will have to make themselves available to rehearse two or three times a week, from March until the big day. No further announcements will be made until the new year. But all followers of the cinema know that Boyle's opening ceremony will be Britain's screen spectacular of 2012.

The pressure is on for Boyle to deliver something of which we can all be proud, and it is...
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  • 12/30/2011
  • by Peter Bradshaw
  • The Guardian - Film News
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney, Emma Bunton to guest in 'Absolutely Fabulous'
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney and Emma Bunton have signed up for appearances in the new episodes of Absolutely Fabulous. The classic BBC comedy is returning for three special episodes over the festive period. McCartney and Bunton have now revealed that they have cameos in the series alongside Olympic athlete Dame Kelly Holmes, The Daily Telegraph reports. McCartney will appear when Edina (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) visit her shop, while Bunton will play a friend of Edina's daughter Saffy (Julia (more)...
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  • 12/1/2011
  • by By Catriona Wightman
  • Digital Spy
The Pope Joins Celebrity Charity Art Auction For Darfur
Unique works of art created by 100 celebrities will be auctioned by author Jeffrey Archer on the 15th September at the Drawn…to Darfur Celebrity Charity Art Auction in London to help the forgotten children of Darfur.

Lord Archer offered to help when he heard that nearly 100 celebrities – including His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Prince Charles, Prime Minister David Cameron, Melvyn Bragg, Martin Clunes, Rolf Harris, Anne Heche, Eamonn Holmes, Kelly Holmes, Ken Howard, Robert Lindsay, Julian Lloyd-Webber, Joanna Lumley, Ruth Rendell, Cliff Richard, Prunella Scales, Chris Tarrant and many more – have been drawing for Darfur as part of UK based charity Kids for Kids’ 10th Birthday celebrations.

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  • 7/26/2011
  • Look to the Stars
Channel 4 'axes Famous and Fearless'
Channel 4 has reportedly axed its latest reality show Famous and Fearless after just one series. The Chris Evans-fronted live show had been tipped to serve as a long-running replacement for Big Brother. However, poor reviews saw ratings halved during its week-long run last month, The Sun reports. The series, eventually won by Charley Boorman, featured eight celebrities including Rufus Hound and Dame Kelly Holmes competing in various stunts including a demolition derby and power skateboarding. "It was (more)...
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  • 2/21/2011
  • by By Ryan Love
  • Digital Spy
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Kelly Holmes to train 'Biggest Loser' cast
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Dame Kelly Holmes will train the cast of ITV1's Biggest Loser ahead of a triathlon event on next week's show. Holmes and a string of top UK athletes were revealed to the contestants on last night's show after host Davina McCall announced the latest fitness challenge. "Next week you are all going to be flying to Cyprus," McCall told the hopefuls. "You are going to (more)...
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  • 2/15/2011
  • by By Alex Fletcher
  • Digital Spy
Phillip Schofield in The Cube (2009)
McFly star takes on 'The Cube'
Phillip Schofield in The Cube (2009)
McFly star Tom Fletcher has filmed an appearance on a celebrity edition of ITV1 gameshow The Cube. Previous personalities to appear on the Phillip Schofield-hosted programme include Dame Kelly Holmes and Kelly Osbourne. Writing on Twitter, the singer refused to reveal if he had been successful in the various challenges. "I've had a Very tricky afternoon inside The Cube," he told fans. "Won't tell you how I did...you'll have to wait and watch!!! (sic)" His (more)...
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  • 1/26/2011
  • by By Ryan Love
  • Digital Spy
Dame Kelly Holmes, Kacey Ainsworth, Sarah Jayne Dunn, Jenny Frost, Jonah Lomu, Rufus Hound, Charley Boorman and Sam Branson to take part in Famous and Fearless!
Channel 4′s big new live event show kicks off at the Echo Arena Liverpool with eight brave celebrities taking on urban action sports. Chris Evans and Clare Balding present the two-hour live show every night next week.

Those participating are Dame Kelly Holmes, Kacey Ainsworth, Sarah Jayne Dunn, Jenny Frost, Jonah Lomu, Rufus Hound, Charley Boorman and Sam Branson.

The eight contestants compete against each other over six consecutive nights with the winner in each show taking away £10,000 for their chosen charity, climaxing with a £50,000 charity prize on Friday. Each show also features a guest celebrity performing a spectacular one-off stunt.

Sunday 2 January 2011

8:00pm, Channel 4...
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  • 12/31/2010
  • by Lisa McGarry
  • Unreality
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Holmes 'fit for Famous and Fearless'
Kelly Holmes in Kelly Holmes: First Steps to Fitness (2005)
Dame Kelly Holmes has insisted that she is "fighting fit" and ready to compete in Channel 4's Famous and Fearless. The double Olympic gold medal winner is one of eight celebrities competing in the live extreme sports show next week. However, the 40-year-old told the Liverpool Echo that is "definitely still in the competition", despite being ordered to rest following an accident while training on a mini-bike. "I'm naturally a competitive person, but this is very different for someone who runs round a track," she told the paper. "Fitness levels don't really come into it. It’s more about skill, balance and being fearless. "It's fun and I'm trying different things for the first time. (more)...
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  • 12/31/2010
  • by By Ryan Love
  • Digital Spy
Morning Meme:Russell Tovey Joins Twitter (and evidently GuysWithiPhones), Another Cartoon Corrupted, and Gareth Thomas Does Good
Plus Modern Family has lunch al fresco, Kitty gets a new hunk, and Warehouse 13 gets its flame on.

To totally rip off the comments from an earlier Meme: You, Producer, Put Down the Beloved Cartoon and Back Away Slowly. Seriously, this is so not cool, a live action/3d/CGI Bugs Bunny movie.

Unless you’ve got a really amazing memory, me saying the two Deathly Hallows movies are going to split at chapter 24 isn’t a spoiler. If you go to the link and find where in the story that is, I’m not responsible.

Ae Reader Boothy tipped me to Lgbt Lit Days, and as an added bonus he’s got a post included on Young Adult literature that he wrote for the two week event. Show some love!

Think Flipping Out’s Jeff Lewis has kissable lips? He should – he paid good money for them.

Chris Colfer...
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  • 8/13/2010
  • by lostinmiami
  • The Backlot
Tendulkar leads sports stars in Wimbledon royal box
Sachin Tendulkar was among a host of sports stars who packed out the royal box on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday, with top internationals and Olympic gold medallists among the throng.India's master batsman Tendulkar and West Indies hero Brian Lara were in attendance from the world of cricket, while England football greats Bobby Charlton and Glenn Hoddle were also invited.Former Wimbledon champions included Martina Navratilova, Budge Patty, Jan Kodes and Australian trio Ashley Cooper, Neale Fraser and Evonne Goolagong-Cawley.Romanian tennis legend Ilie Nastase and former British number one Roger Taylor joined them.From rugby union, the world's most capped forward Jason Leonard, England captain Lewis Moody, and former England internationals Alastair Hignell and Martin Bayfield watched the action.Among the British Olympic gold medallists present were cyclists Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, athlete Kelly Holmes, canoeist Tim Brabants and skeleton racer Amy Williams.Us skiing gold medallist Julia Mancuso,...
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  • 6/26/2010
  • Filmicafe
In Pictures: 'Sport Industry Awards 2010'
Dame Kelly Holmes attending the Sport Industry Awards 2010 at Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Terry Venables attending the Sport Industry Awards 2010 at Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Jessica Ennis attending the Sport Industry Awards 2010 at Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Victoria Pendleton attending the Sport Industry Awards 2010 at Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Annabel Croft attending the Sport Industry Awards 2010 at Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. 05/13/2010 - Kirsty Gallagher...
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  • 5/17/2010
  • by James Wray
  • Monsters and Critics
Amid election-night drama, there was still a place for county cricket | Martin Kelner
How would Sky Sports News react as the votes were counted on a tense election night?

Those of you familiar with Hitchcock's film The Lady Vanishes may remember the characters played by Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne continuing to obsess about cricket, as war clouds gathered over Europe, and little old ladies bizarrely were put in charge of important messages about troop movements. Well, on election night, I think I found the modern equivalent.

I thought it might be quite fun, as the marathon election programmes began, to turn to Sky Sports News to see if they were even acknowledging that an election was taking place; and blow me if they were not reading out county cricket scores. Having just switched over from some economic expert reporting that in New York the Dow Jones was falling faster than Vanessa Feltz on a bungee rope, it was strangely soothing to find...
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  • 5/10/2010
  • by Martin Kelner
  • The Guardian - Film News
Quote of the Week - Dame Kelly Holmes
Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/rovie/qotw5.gif Dame Kelly Holmes, a British Olympic athlete, recently wrote about meeting J.K. Rowling in the Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/g20-summit/5106297/How-do-you-start-a-conversation-with-two-first-ladies.html), at the G20 Summit dinner (http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/j-k-rowling-attends-g20-summit-spousal-dinner-update-4-a-63158/). ---Quote--- I spoke briefly to Naomi Campbell, who has legs to die for and had delayed a trip to South Africa to attend, and J K Rowling, an amazing woman with an incredible talent and a brilliant sense of humour. ---End Quote--- ---Quote--- My table consisted of Mrs Svetlana Medvedeva of Russia, Mrs Kim Koo.ok of Korea, the broadcaster Emma Freud, J K Rowling, and Sarah Brown. I had Mrs Margarita Zavala of Mexico on my right, and Michelle Obama on my left. ---End Quote---...
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  • 4/7/2009
  • by EmmaRiddle
  • Snitchseeker.com
J.K. Rowling attends G20 summit spousal dinner (Update #4)
As we reported yesterday (http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/j-k-rowling-attend-g20-summit-dinner-63141/), J.K. Rowling would be attending the G20 summit spousal dinner tonight in London. The first photo of Jo standing outside the door of 10 Downing Street, home of Britain's Prime Minister, can be seen here (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=924): Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/84186/normal_rowlingdinerdesepouses001.jpg We will update with more photos and news from the dinner when they are made available. *Update: *The dinner will be taking place next door to 10 Downing Street, in the State Room at No 11, where Jo will be sitting between First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes. A list of attendees can be seen here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/g20-summit/5091030/G20-leaders-dinner-Best-of-British-served-for-dinner-guests.html). *Update #2:* More photos of Jo in front of 10 Downing Street can be seen here (http://www.
See full article at Snitchseeker.com
  • 4/1/2009
  • by masterofmystery
  • Snitchseeker.com
J.K. Rowling attends G20 summit spousal dinner (Update #3)
As we reported yesterday (http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/j-k-rowling-attend-g20-summit-dinner-63141/), J.K. Rowling would be attending the G20 summit spousal dinner tonight in London. The first photo of Jo standing outside the door of 10 Downing Street, home of Britain's Prime Minister, can be seen here (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=924): Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/84186/normal_rowlingdinerdesepouses001.jpg We will update with more photos and news from the dinner when they are made available. *Update: *The dinner will be taking place next door to 10 Downing Street, in the State Room at No 11, where Jo will be sitting between First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes. A list of attendees can be seen here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/g20-summit/5091030/G20-leaders-dinner-Best-of-British-served-for-dinner-guests.html). *Update #2:* More photos of Jo in front of 10 Downing Street can be seen here (http://www.
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  • 4/1/2009
  • by masterofmystery
  • Snitchseeker.com
J.K. Rowling attends G20 summit spousal dinner (Update #2)
As we reported yesterday (http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/j-k-rowling-attend-g20-summit-dinner-63141/), J.K. Rowling would be attending the G20 summit spousal dinner tonight in London. The first photo of Jo standing outside the door of 10 Downing Street, home of Britain's Prime Minister, can be seen here (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=924): Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/84186/normal_rowlingdinerdesepouses001.jpg We will update with more photos and news from the dinner when they are made available. *Update: *The dinner will be taking place next door to 10 Downing Street, in the State Room at No 11, where Jo will be sitting between First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes. A list of attendees can be seen here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/g20-summit/5091030/G20-leaders-dinner-Best-of-British-served-for-dinner-guests.html). *Update #2:* More photos of Jo in front of 10 Downing Street can be seen here (http://www.
See full article at Snitchseeker.com
  • 4/1/2009
  • by masterofmystery
  • Snitchseeker.com
J.K. Rowling attends G20 summit spousal dinner (Updated)
As we reported yesterday (http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/j-k-rowling-attend-g20-summit-dinner-63141/), J.K. Rowling would be attending the G20 summit spousal dinner tonight in London. The first photo of Jo standing outside the door of 10 Downing Street, home of Britain's Prime Minister, can be seen here (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=924): Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/84186/normal_rowlingdinerdesepouses001.jpg We will update with more photos and news from the dinner when they are made available. Source: Uhp (http://galerieuhp.free.fr/displayimage.php?album=784&pos=0) *Update: *The dinner will be taking place next door to 10 Downing Street, in the State Room at No 11, where Jo will be sitting between First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes. A list of attendees can be seen here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/g20-summit/5091030/G20-leaders-dinner-Best-of-British-served-for-dinner-guests.html).
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  • 4/1/2009
  • by masterofmystery
  • Snitchseeker.com
Rowling, Campbell join G20 dinner
J.K. Rowling and Naomi Campbell have been invited to dine with world leaders at the G20 summit in London. The supermodel and Harry Potter author will join women from the world of art, business, fashion and sport at a special banquet at 10 Downing Street cooked by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Other guests at the event include Gavin & Stacey actress Ruth Jones and Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes. Speaking about the menu on offer, Oliver revealed that he would source all the ingredients locally. "I'm (more)...
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  • 4/1/2009
  • by By David Balls
  • Digital Spy
Rowling, Campbell to join G20 dinner
J.K. Rowling and Naomi Campbell have been invited to dine with world leaders at the G20 summit in London. The supermodel and Harry Potter author will join women from the world of art, business, fashion and sport at a special banquet at 10 Downing Street cooked by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Other guests at the event include Gavin & Stacey actress Ruth Jones and Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes. Speaking about the menu on offer, Oliver revealed that he would source all the ingredients locally. "I'm (more)...
See full article at Digital Spy
  • 4/1/2009
  • by By David Balls
  • Digital Spy
Obamas Prepare to Meet Queen Elizabeth
It's the most sought-after audience in London, and President Obama has already said it will be the highlight of his and Michelle's visit: afternoon tea on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace. The first couple will take tea -- or coffee, if they prefer -- with Queen Elizabeth, 82, and her husband Prince Philip, 87, in private, with no aides or members of the media present. The quiet, get-to-know-you chat between the heads of state will be a peaceful change from the excitement that has greeted the couple on their first visit to the U.K. since January's inauguration. The meeting, expected to take around 20 minutes,...
See full article at PEOPLE.com
  • 4/1/2009
  • by Simon Perry
  • PEOPLE.com
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