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Ben Fogle Sick Again
Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle has been forced by his
doctors to pull out of the Mongol Derby, a 1,000km horse race across the
desert which takes place next month.
Fogle said: "I have fallen ill again with the same bug and
they said I would be foolish to take on such a challenge. It's the first
time I have had to give up on something before I even started but it is life
threatening and they said I could get it again if I am not fully recovered."
It would appear that University College Hospital in London
have lost Fogle's records for the period he was suffering from the flesh
eating bug leishmaniasis.
He said: "I got a call from the hospital and they can't find
them anywhere so there is no record of some of my rather unique treatments."
he says. "They have either been lost or stolen which is a bit frustrating.''
23:29
July
06 2009 - waveguide.co.uk
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Jonathan Ross Cleared Of Homophobic Comments
Jonathan Ross has escaped censure from media regulator Ofcom
over comments on his Radio 2 show that 61 listeners claimed were
‘homophobic’.
Listeners complained to Ofcom after Ross suggested parents
should put their sons up for adoption if they wanted a Hannah Montana MP3
player.
During his Saturday morning radio show on May 9, Ross
discussed the prizes for the week’s competition with his producer, Andy
Davies.
The prizes were primarily made up of merchandise based around US teen
sensation Hannah Montana.
Ross said: “If your son asks for a Hannah Montana MP3 player, then you might
want to already think about putting him down for adoption in later life,
when they settle down with their partner.”
Ofcom received from listeners who expressed concern that the comment were
“offensive and derogatory” towards the gay community.
But the media regulator ruled that the comments were not in breach of the
Broadcasting Code, taking into account that Ross is a well-known personality
who has an “irreverent, challenging and at times risqué humour” that is
familiar to audiences.
The Ofcom ruling added: “The comment was clearly presented as a joke
intended to make light of the reactions that some parents may have if their
child chooses a toy that is very widely recognised to be designed and
marketed for the opposite sex.
“The humour was therefore based on the absurdity of the scenario and was not
intended to cause offence.”
18:42
July
06 2009 - waveguide.co.uk
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John Nettles
John Nettles said today he is quitting Midsomer Murders
because he does not want to be the oldest detective left on television.
The former Bergerac star films his final scenes in August next year after 14
years as Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby in the popular ITV drama, and told a
newspaper he was inspired by David Jason quitting A Touch Of Frost.
Nettles, 65, said: "I have been doing it for 13 years, and that's a long
time; now David Jason has thrown off his mantle as Frost I realised I would
be the oldest detective in the business."
He added: "People are dying around me and so before the grim reaper comes
knocking on my door I want to try some other things."
The actor revealed he wanted his character to be killed off, but he will be
written out of the show without meeting a grisly end."
Producer Brian True-May confirmed the show will continue, with an
announcement due in October to reveal Chief Inspector Barnaby's replacement.
16:55
July
06 2009 - waveguide.co.uk
Reader Comment
Midsomer Murders has gone on a bit too long already-its
lost its "mustn't miss this" factor .
When John Nettles quits so should the show.
There are several other detective series worth commiting
to TV-like the Alan Banks novels of Peter Robinson set in the Yorkshire
Dales
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Neil Bentley Takes Heart 106.2's Drivetime
Neil Bentley is taking over Heart 106.2’s weekday drivetime
show from Emma B.
Bentley will be on air between 16:00 and 19:00 from Monday to Thursday,
starting on August 3. Emma Bunton’s Feel Good Friday show airs in the slot
on Fridays.
He currently hosts Saturday and Sunday afternoon shows on the Heart network
and takes over at drivetime from Emma B, who is moving to Ibiza with her
family.
Bentley said: “Drivetime is a dream opportunity and I’m
looking forward to becoming a permanent feature on the school run and
guiding London’s workforce home with More Music Variety.”
Heart 106.2’s programme director Adrian Stewart said: “Neil has proved
himself a worthy addition to the Heart London team. He has worked hard and
connected well with our listeners over the past few months, working
alongside Emma Bunton at Breakfast and presenting high profile Heart network
shows at the weekend. I’d like to thank Emma B for all her hard work over
the past five years on Heart Drivetime."
16:30
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06 2009 - waveguide.co.uk
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Vatican Radio
Takes Commercials
The voice of the Roman Catholic Church - Vatican Radio - is
to start broadcasting commercials for the first time in its almost 80-years
on air.
The first company to run its commercials will be an Italian gas and
electricity company - Enel.
Until now Vatican Radio has been wholly funded by the Catholic Church at a
cost of some £17m a year.
Founded in 1931 by Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi,
Vatican Radio is the international broadcast platform for the Catholic
Church.
It transmits its programmes in 45 languages on FM and the internet with the
aim of spreading the message of the Pope and the Church's Christian
teachings.
But the station has recently been looking for outside financial help.
That has now come in the form of Enel. Its commercials are likely to be in
keeping with the measured conservative tone of the station.
In return, Vatican Radio could receive some £155,000 over the next six
months.
Enol says it is an honour to be chosen as the first advertiser on Vatican
Radio as, it says, the company has some of the shared values of the Catholic
Church.
13:30
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06 2009 - waveguide.co.uk
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Graham
Norton's Saturday Show Axed
Graham Norton’s new BBC One show Totally Saturday has been
axed, according to reports.
The comic's variety show will end its run in two weeks – a week earlier than
planned – after the show suffered a massive ratings slump, dropping from 4.3
million down to 2.5 million.
The show – which features members of the audience having their belongings
“borrowed” and has featured a host of special guests including Lionel Richie
and pop band The Saturdays has met with criticism from, Chris Moyles who
said it “appalling television”, and chat show host Jonathan Ross.
Outspoken presenter Ross said: “Poor Graham, I feel for him watching that
show.”
12:00
July
06 2009 - waveguide.co.uk
Reader Comment
No surprise. Rubbish programming.
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