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Room 101 Is Back
Room 101 returns in a prime-time slot for BBC One with new
host Frank Skinner. The series will air weekly from Friday January 20.
This panel show meets talk show sees Frank refereeing three celebrities each
week as they compete for his approval to banish their top peeve, annoyance,
irritation or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101 forever.
Frank Skinner said: “It’s recently become clear to me that
people are at their most articulate and passionate when slagging stuff off.
That’s the last time I type my name into Google. Still, that bodes well for
the new, revamped series of Room 101. I’m really looking forward to hearing
my guests wax lyrical about the people and things they hate most.”
Executive producer Jimmy Mulville commented: “We can’t wait to get this much
loved show back on the air where it belongs. After seeing so many imitations
over the past few years, it’s very pleasing to bring the real thing back and
in a new version with Frank Skinner as host.”
January
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Stargazing Live
Returns
On Wednesday January 18, Dulverton in Somerset will attempt
to become one of the first towns in the UK to have every single one of its
lights turned off at the same time, as part of a BBC Two Stargazing Live
demonstration.
There are 177 street lights in Dulverton making the night sky
significantly brighter and making it much harder to see the stars. At
roughly 20:15 on Wednesday (or at the sound of a unique set of church
bells), the Stargazing Live team want everyone in Dulverton to turn off
every single light in the town, giving people in the area the unique chance
to take in the wonders of the night sky free of the effects of light
pollution.
The lights will be switched off live on air to round off the three-night
Stargazing Live series hosted by Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain.
Over the course of the three nights, starting January 16, the
Stargazing Live team will be switching off lights across the country (at
venues including the Eden Project and the Clifton Suspension Bridge) to
demonstrate just how magical UK landmarks can look when light pollution is
removed.
Following the series, school children across the country will
get the chance to put their astronomy questions directly to one of the
nation’s favourite science teachers, Professor Brian Cox.
January
05
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Star
Trek Role For Sherlock Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch and Noel Clarke have signed up to star
in Star Trek 2.
It is still not known who that baddie will be, but Noel has been cast to be
a family man who has a wife and a young daughter, Variety reports.
Benedict's fame is on the rise – following his work on the
BBC series Sherlock.
Star Trek 2 is expected to begin shooting this month ahead of a release on
May 17, 2013.
January
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Soap
Actor Quits After 28 Years
One of the UK's longest serving soap opera actors is to leave
after nearly 28 years.
Gwyn Elfyn plays shopkeeper Denzil Rees in Welsh language series Pobol y Cwm.
But after nearly three decades on the BBC Wales-produced programme, which
means People of the Valley in English, Elfyn has decided to leave.
The show's producer has promised that Denzil's exit will be one of the
biggest in the history of the programme.
Denzil's departure is being kept secret for the time being, but his last
scenes promise to be solemn.
Elfyn has been involved in several important story lines during his time in
Cwmderi, the fictional village where the show is set.
Series producer, Ynyr Williams, said it was a sad time for Pobol y Cwm.
"Every series needs big story lines and Denzil's exit will be one of the
biggest in the history of the programme," he said.
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Former X
Factor Contestant Dies
Former X Factor contestant Kerry McGregor has died after a
battle with cancer.
The 37-year-old from West Lothian appeared on the third series of the show
in 2006. She was mentored by Sharon Osborne and the series was won by Leona
Lewis.
A spokesman said: "It is with deep sadness we announce that Kerry passed
away at home, earlier today, following a battle with cancer."
Kerry went out in the third week of the live finals.
She performed in a wheelchair as a result of an accident when she was 13.
On Twitter Sharon Osbourne paid her tribute to Kerry McGregor.
She said: "So sad about Kerry McGregor's passing. Much love and respect to
her and her family."
Simon Cowell added: "I just heard the sad news about Kerry McGregor.
"I really admired Kerry and my thoughts now go out to all of her family &
friends."
She had worked with several charities including Leonard Cheshire Disability
and Action for Bladder Cancer.
Colin Bunce, Chair of Action for Bladder Cancer, said: "She was a truly
inspirational person and we were delighted when, before Christmas, she
accepted our invitation to become an Ambassador for Action on Bladder
Cancer."
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Dancing
On Ice - Singer Pulls Out
Chesney Hawkes has pulled out of Dancing On Ice after
injuring himself during training.
The 'One and Only' singer had been due to take part in the ITV1 celebrity
skating competition - which launches this Sunday - but has now left the
competition to be replaced by former X Factor contestant Chico.
Chesney said: "I am gutted not to be taking part in Dancing on Ice. I was
having a brilliant time and couldn't wait to finally be skating live on
national TV!
"It wasn't even a spectacular fall, it was a slight stumble as I practiced
with my skating partner. I think my children are the most disappointed they
were so excited at the prospect of watching me skate.
"I'm determined to be back on the ice, I might not be able to appear in this
series but hoping I will be able to appear in the show next year!"
Chico added: "Whilst I'm really excited about being part of the new series
of Dancing on Ice it's not necessarily in the best of circumstances.
"I wish Chesney all the best and a speedy recovery. I will not just be
skating for myself I will be skating for Chesney as well and do him proud."
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