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Sunday, December 6, 2015

Nish Kumar's Christmas Q&A: 'I’m a prolific self-gift-giver' by Tom Meltzer

The standup comedian reveals his secret for effective Christmas shoppingHi Nish! Are you feeling Christmassy yet?Yeah I am, actually. I’m doing a short film for Sky 1 that comes out over C…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:40AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015

Bill Bailey's Christmas message: don't run holding a trifle by Tom Meltzer

The comedian reveals his Hawaiian pudding nightmare – and explains why he ignores Christmas in his showsHi Bill! Are you feeling Christmassy yet?No, I’m not really. I actually find it qu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:52AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

TV review: Double Agent - the Eddie Chapman Story; Imagine … Alan Ayckbourn - Greetings From Scarborough by Tom Meltzer

Echoes of Benny Hill aside, this terrific tale of a very British war hero was rip-roaring funFive minutes into Double Agent – the Eddie Chapman Story (BBC2) our bespectacled presenter Ben …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:49PM
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Radio review: Ayckbourn in Action by Tom Meltzer

A glimpse of the acclaimed playwright's frequently overlooked directorial talentsAyckbourn in Action (Radio 4) is primarily a show about Alan Ayckbourn (pictured) as director, a role in whic…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:29PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Can you really teach goldfish to do synchronised swimming? by Tom Meltzer

A recent glimpse of formation goldfish on Chinese TV has outraged animal rights activists who suspect it's all done with magnetsOf their own volition, in perfect unison, six goldfish line up…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00PM
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Gotham City here I come! by Tom Meltzer

When Tom Meltzer auditioned for the Batman Live show, he had high hopes. Shame then about his backless batsuit and effete readingI am not the most impressive Batman ever. My batsuit, bought…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:30PM

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