´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO - Winter/Spring highlights 2006
Entertainment
Kath & Kim
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The hilarious hit Australian comedy returns to ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO for a
second series and, once again, delves into the fascinating lives of
the foxy ladies from Fountain Lakes.
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Written by and starring Jane Turner as Kath and Gina Riley as
Kim, this series sees the aftermath of the disastrous wedding of
Kath Day-Knight to her 'hunk-o-spunk', Kel.
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With their marriage nearly on the rocks, things aren't helped by
the constant presence of 'foxymoron' daughter Kim Craig – nee
Day – who is still playing the ice maiden with estranged
husband Brett.
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Kim's second best friend, the ever-unlucky-in-love Sharon, is still
on the scene, but her fortunes may have changed as she discovers
a new – or old – man in her life…
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Feel The Force
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Michelle Gomez and Rosie Cavaliero star as two
policewomen in this new
comedy series.
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Sally Frank (Cavaliero) and
Sally Bobbins (Gomez) are the
Cagney And Lacey of the 21st
century, but with worse
hairstyles.
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They are the Dukes
Of Hazzard, but with car
doors that open.
They are
Dalziel & Pascoe, but with
stupider surnames.
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Bobbins takes the job very
seriously. She loves to flash
her badge, talk into her
walkie-talkie and use her
truncheon whenever possible.
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Frank, meanwhile, is lazy and
just tries to wing it.The
combination of her bluffing
and Bobbins's misplaced
confidence means they will try
absolutely anything.
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Their boss is Sergeant Disley,
a terrifying woman who hates
Frank and Bobbins and thinks
women shouldn't be allowed
in the police force…
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Light Entertainment
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From Laurel & Hardy, Max Miller and
Morecambe & Wise to Vic & Bob, Chris
Morris and Peter Kay, mass popular
culture has been dominated by light
entertainment in its many guises from the
early days of film and television.
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Light Entertainment traces the roots of light entertainment from
variety to satire, from Strictly Come Dancing to The X-Factor and
the many highlights along the way.
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Each programme looks at the many facets of light entertainment,
including: comics, showbiz personalities, impressionists, chat
shows, double acts, radio stars and DJs.
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With contributions from
stars past and present, Light Entertainment is the definitive story
of popular entertainment.
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Petrolheads
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A new celebrity game show,
Petrolheads pits motoring wits
against each other in fast and
furious fun for all, including
spectacular car stunts shot
on location.
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Comedy actor Neil Morrissey steers the show, with teams
led by Richard Hammond and
Chris Barrie.
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Hyperdrive
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Hyperdrive is a new science fiction
comedy which follows
the spaceship HMS Camden
Lock as it goes about
protecting British interests
in a changing galaxy.
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Instead of exploring new
worlds or seeking new life, the
crew encourages aliens to
relocate their businesses to
Peterborough or take holidays
in the Lake District.
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But
travelling through space in
2151 has its own unique
hazards, from anti-gravity
failures to wars with
alien races…
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Hyperdrive is written by Kevin
Cecil and Andy Riley (Black
Books) and stars Nick Frost (Spaced, Shaun Of The Dead)
and Kevin Eldon (Nighty Night,
Big Train).
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Entertainment Publicity
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Bladecamp
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[Update February 2006: Bladecamp is now named Thin Ice]
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From the creators of Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch (writers Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp) and the producer of Phoenix
Nights (John Rushton) and the
producer of The League Of
Gentlemen (Sarah Smith) comes
a new northern comedy series
set in the cut-throat world of
amateur ice skating.
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At the height of Torvill and
Dean's popularity, the Derby
Ice Bowl was state of the art,
but times have changed for
owner/manager Roy Piper.
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Likeable
mum Jeanette trains the junior "penguins" while her talented
daughter, Trisha, harbours a
dream of competing in the
British Figure Skating
Championships, like her rebel
friend, Natalie.
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But chatelaine
of the ice rink, Barbara, will do
almost anything to thwart
Jeanette and Trisha's plans…
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Deborah Findlay (State Of Play,
Vanity Fair) is Jeanette, Marion
McLoughlin (Peak Practice,
Family Affairs) is Barbara and Marc Wootton (Nighty Night,
New Best Friend), Charles Dale (Coronation Street), Nina Wadia (Goodness Gracious Me) and
Maria McErlane (Fast Show, Eurotrash)
also star.
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Written by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp. (Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch). Produced by John Rushton (Vincent, Early Doors) and directed by Sarah Smith (Adrian Mole – The Cappuccino Years).
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A Phil McIntyre production for ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO.
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Mock The Week
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Mock The Week is the first
show to combine elements of
a panel show with stand-up
comedy, off-the-cuff games
and role-play.
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Hosted by
stand-up comedian Dara
O'Briain, the topical comedy
show returns for a second
series, in which team captains -
impressionist Rory Bremner and actor-comedian Hugh
Dennis - are joined each
week by a host of top satirical
comedians, established
stars and exciting new
talent from the best of the
stand-up circuit.
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