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UK Entertainment and Arts
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132 Questions
What has happened to Fran Godfrey from BBC Radio 2?
Just read that Fran had her last morning on Terry Wogan's show on May 9th. Reasons are said to be private between BBC Radio Two management according to what you read on the internet.
Apparently she's still on Radio Two, last heard reading the news at 1pm.
The real facts are very interesting indeed. She was said to be on very friendly terms with a good number of blokes, including a number of top executives in and out of the media.
One radio company board member was heard to comment that this is why she's so thin.
Why did a well known presenter at a radio station in Sussex, 'fall' to his death from the multi story car park at Gatwick Airport?
Has Fran Godfrey found a new position yet?
What was the first TV series with an inter-racial kiss?
An inter-racial kiss on TV took place in 1964 between the characters Dr Mahler (Joan Hooley) and Dr Farmer (John White) on ITV's Soap Emergency Ward 10. This was in Britain.
A mention should go to William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols of Star Trek fame who on November 22, 1968 had an inter-racial black and white kiss in the episode "Plato's Stepchildren".
It isn't technically "inter-racial" but Lucille Ball (white anglo) and Desi Arnaz (white hispanic) kissed repeatedly in "I love Lucy".
Billie Thomas, who played "Buckwheat" on "Our Gang" had already kissed white girls, and such movies had been played on television before any other examples took place.
What happens to winners of the UK Apprentice TV show when a new series starts?
They continue in their jobs. The winner of the next series is found another job in another part of Alan Sugar's company.
This years winner was given the opportunity to start a business with him rather than being given a job in his company
The unsuccessful candidates all attempt to get careers as tv presenters
What attractions are in Glasgow?
Glasgow has the largest shopping district in the UK outside of London. Popular shopping destinations in the city include Buchanan Street, St Enochs and Argyle Street. There is also the Glasgow Science Centre, the largest in Scotland, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Riverside Transport Museum which should open soon, there's the Pacific Quay which has a large cinema, a bowling alley, bingo, casino and restaurants, and in Motherwell there is the theme park M&Ds which can be easily accessed by rail from Glasgow to Motherwell and a bus to the park.
Where can you get sword training from in Liverpool?
A search online for Historical European Martial Arts in Liverpool shows that there is a chapter of the "European Historical Combat Guild", which covers Longsword, Sword and Buckler, Messer, Falchion, Arming Sword and all the usual sword skills covered in H.E.M.A (as well as non-sword skills such as unarmed, dagger, polearms, etc). More thorough research will probably find other organisations offering such real swordfighting training in the Liverpool area too.
Who are famous people with the name kiki?
Kiki Dee She did a duet with Elton John in the early 80's-late 70's that was in the top 40. It was called "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart".
Which tv sHow is were popular in 1995 in the UK?
Bottom is a television show that was ending in 1995. There were also four television shows starring Mr. Bean which were popular that year.
Is there a place that makes movies in the united kingdom like there is in the US?
Yes, Pinewood Studios, which are located near London.
Which celebrities live on st georges hill in weybridge?
Sir Tom Jones, Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Sue Barker, Eric Sykes, Keith Alexander Cozens, Theo Paphetos, John Terry
John Lennon once owned a mansion there.
Do you have to battle a trainer to get defog?
in Pokemon white, black, platinum, heartgold, soulsilver, diamond, and pearl you do not need to battle anybody
What is the Irvine Welsh sequel to Trainspotting?
The sequel to Trainspotting is called 'Porno'. There is also a prequel to Trainspotting called 'Skagboys'.
When did family fortune first show on tv?
It was first shown on 6th January 1980 on ITV, presented by Bob Monkhouse. After being axed in 2002, it was revived four years later under the name 'All Star Family Fortunes' and is currently presented by Vernon Kay.
What was the 60's British tv series set in a hidden room in a department store?
I don't think there was ever one that was set in a 'hidden room' of a department store, but there was a department store sitcom called 'Are You Being Served?' that ran from 1972 - 85, and was set in the clothing department of a fictional store called Grace Brothers. It was hugely popular and developed a big cult following, having gone down in history as one of Britain's best loved TV sitcoms. All but one of the cast members are now dead.
200l a space odyssey is rather heavy-going stuff. That might be your answer. It does not come out favorably for the astronauts, so it is tragic as well. the audience tends to prefer lighter fare. Could be some answers there. Look at the crash popularity of the Three Stooges vis a vis heavy drama like, for example, Jane Eyre.
Babestation is primarily filmed in the United Kingdom, with studios located in London. The show features a variety of adult content and live interactions with viewers, utilizing multiple camera setups and production facilities to create its broadcasts.
