Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you are likely to be aware of the ITV2 show The Only Way is Essex. The stars of the show, including Amy Childs, Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger, Jessica Wright and Sam Faiers, have been everywhere lately, promoting their reality TV show and generally living it large.
Well now Wink Bingo, one of the most popular online bingo sites on the net, has got involved in the juggernaut that is The Only Way is Essex. Commenting on the site’s Wink Buzz page, blogger Holly has spilled the beans and let the world know that Wink Bingo will be the proud new sponsor of the new series of the hit ITV2 show.
As part of the deal, Wink Bingo will be running regular TV adverts featuring stars of the show Shell and Kylie. These ads will appear during the breaks throughout the whole of the new series, which kicked off in style on Sunday 20th March.
If you fancy finding out more about Wink Bingo, other than their involvement in The Only Way is Essex, it’s more than likely that ohmybingo.com has all the info you’re looking for.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
Another favourite TV show of mine, currently on a Sky One season-break at the moment, is House (or House, M.D.). This American TV drama is one of those addictive programmes that you cannot understand why you like it so much.
This is because it is essentially the same concept every week; Dr. Gregory House (played by our own Hugh Laurie), is given a case at Princeton‑Plainsboro Teaching Hospital (PPTH), where he works as head of the diagnostics team; the case is hard to solve but, in the end, Dr House (always) saves the day with a completely outrageous diagnosis which usually breaks the hospital rules.
The premise really should have worn thin by now (well into its seventh season), but for some reason, it just hasn’t.
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Most people have heard of 24 – even if they have not actually seen the programme themselves- such has been the reaction to the longest running espionage TV show ever made.
This US export is a firm favourite of here in the UK and Kiefer Sutherland’s Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent, Jack Bauer, is one of the most well-known characters in TV.
The show started back in 2001 (wow, is it really that long ago?) and ran for eight seasons (of 24 hours in real-time), spanning 192 episodes and a short TV movie. It finished this May as a TV show, but a feature film is already in the pipeline, so Bauer fans still have something more to look forward to.
Friday, December 24th, 2010
Twin Peaks is the show that took the 90s by storm, in America and throughout the rest of the world. I remember watching it as a bemused teenager back in 1990 but have since revisited the two seasons of Twin Peaks which were made and must admit; it is certainly up there with the best TV shows of all time.
While it is not to everyone’s tastes; it is very strange and the supernatural element does take over from the murder investigation drama it starts out as, but I still find it captivating to this day.
If you have not seen Twin Peaks yet, but like TV programmes like the X-Files, then I’d suggest you give it a try.
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Dexter is one of those American TV series that I heard about when it first came out (in 2006) but never got round to watching it. I knew the first season had been critically acclaimed and friends and family suggested I watch it, but I never did – until recently.
During the summer I had run out of programmes to watch and found the show in HMV for around a tenner. I thought it was worth the risk, and I’m glad I did. I have now seen all the seasons up until the current one (five) and think it is one of the best TV dramas out there. The sixth season has now been given the go-ahead.
Dexter Morgan, the serial killer and forensic bloodstain pattern analyst for the Miami Metro PD, is played perfectly by Michael C. Hall. You certainly never grow tired of watching as he almost gets found out for who he really is – by his colleagues and family members alike.
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Some people really have a problem with the entertainment that comes out of the US, stating that the TV programmes are dumbed-down or too cheesy to be enjoyed. However, I have always given these shows a chance, and I must say that most of them beat anything we have to offer in the UK.
Over the next few articles we will have a look at my top dramas from the States over the last 20 years or so.
Here are some of my favourites:
• The Sopranos
• The Wire
• House
• Dexter
• Twin Peaks
• The X-Files
• Quantum Leap
• 24
• Prison Break
• The Mentalist
I know there are many other quality shows that have been missed off the list, but these are my top 10 choices.
Friday, October 29th, 2010
The Apprentice does make good TV, but it can also be incredibly infuriating. And that’s nothing to do with Sir/Lord/Your Highness, Alan Sugar and his bearded face; it’s more to do with those horrendous people who apply to be his next apprentice.
I know that sales are really important for any business, but why is it that all (and yes, I am prepared to generalise) sales people are absolutely insufferable.
Arrogant and cocky are two words that don’t even come close to describing these people who take on, what is essentially, a role that doesn’t require any skill whatsoever.
It may be a good programme, but I still can’t bear to watch these people claiming to be something they’re not. Sorry Alan.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Remember how Richard and Judy used to argue live on air? Well now it seems that the Beckhams are at it. The couple were appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres show in America when an argument erupted over a comment made by David.
David told the host that Victoria was not as tidy as him and an argument started between the two in front of a live audience.
Victoria replied to the comment by saying:
‘He always says that he is tidy, but you’re not actually that tidy are you David.’
The couple joked that they were having their first argument in eleven years in front of TV cameras.
Monday, October 25th, 2010
According to reports, more than seven million viewers watched the recent Piers Morgan interview with Cheryl Cole but were they left disappointed?
With so many issues and scandals to go at, it was strange the Piers seemed to let Cheryl get away with hardly revealing anything at all. She wasn’t tackled about the infamous attack on the toilet attendant and she seemed to avoid interrogation about her relationship with Ashley Cole. It also seemed that rumoured love interests were completely off the agenda too.
She talked a little bit about her malaria illness, but Piers seemed to back down every time she put the barrier up even a little bit.
This was disappointing considering his reputation of grilling celebs – after all, that’s really the whole point of the programme. But perhaps Queen Cheryl is above all of that?
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
It’s that time of year again when the celebs are out in force releasing calendars in time for New Year. Celebrity calendars are a staple of the Christmas season because celebs and their people don’t like to miss any opportunity to sell merchandise. This time of year is the only time of year when calendars sell with any kind of significant, so it’s no surprise to see loads of new ones hitting the shelves.
Celebs have long released calendars on their own, but you might not actually be all that interested in any one celeb, in which case it may be worth seeing if you can get your hands on one of the calendars released by some of the most famous TV shows on the box.
Top Gear, Planet Earth, Merlin and loads of other family shows have 2011 calendars on the market as they seek to make the most of their popularity. Or, for something a little racier, the girls and guys from Hollyoaks always get their kit off for a calendar to please soap fans all over the UK.
If you’re happy with keeping your TV habits confined to the lounge, then it may be worth shopping for calendars that are a little less celeb-orientated this year. You could design one yourself or make one out of pictures of your family.
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