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Review: Jethro Tull, King George's Hall, Blackburn
2:13pm Friday 16th May 2008
FOR a band to still be playing to sold out houses after 40 years on the road, they must be doing something right.
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Interview: Gloria Gaynor
Interview: Gloria Gaynor
1:39pm Fri 16 May 08
UNDISPUTED Queen of Disco Gloria Gaynor is touring the UK for the first time in 20 years this month - and she's calling at Preston on the way.
Interview: Jenny Eclair
Interview: Jenny Eclair
1:13pm Fri 16 May 08
The original grumpy old woman is bringing her live stand-up show to Blackburn. Jenny Eclair speaks to us about HRT, and refusing to grow old gracefully and her hope for a TV show of her own.

Gladiators Ready! The Gladiators Story, Sky One
4:07pm Thursday 8th May 2008
YOU can hardly flick through the channels at the moment without stumbling across something to do with Gladiators.

Interview: Sara Dallin of Bananarama
Interview: Sara Dallin of Bananarama
3:48pm Thu 8 May 08
Forget the Spice Girls, Girls Aloud and Sugababes — ’80s popsters Bananarama are the original girl band. And now they're back in the spotlight with the Here and Now Tour 2008, calling at Manchester Arena.
Interview: David Jaggs of Raggamuffins
Interview: David Jaggs of Raggamuffins
3:43pm Thu 8 May 08
CLITHEROE band The Raggamuffins recently opened the towns latest music venue, The Grand, which has been transformed from the old cinema into a £3million multi-purpose music hub.
Interview: Carl Pemberton of Journey South
Interview: Carl Pemberton of Journey South
2:30pm Thu 8 May 08
CARL Pemberton, one half of Journey South, is busy preparing for their forthcoming tour.

Waking the Dead, BBC1
10:54am Tuesday 6th May 2008
ONE of the great TV treats of the week is seeing how long it takes Trevor Eve to lose his cool in the ever-entertaining Waking the Dead.

Flood, ITV1
9:57am Monday 5th May 2008
WELL that's a cheery way to spend a Sunday night - contemplating the thought of London submerged under millions of gallons of water.
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Peep Show, Channel 4
2:23pm Saturday 3rd May 2008
THE boys are back in town!
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Embarrassing Bodies, Channel 4
4:20pm Friday 2nd May 2008
I WISH somebody had warned me in advance about Channel 4's coverage last night.

Tim Vine @ Mechanics, Burnley
4:18pm Friday 2nd May 2008
"WELCOME to The Mechanics," said comedian Tim Vine opening his stand-up show at the Burnley Theatre.

Interview: Nina Conti
Interview: Nina Conti
4:11pm Fri 2 May 08
THERE are many advantages for a comedian that come with having a talking monkey on your arm - just ask ventriloquist Nina Conti.

James @ Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
11:53am Thursday 1st May 2008
Walking around Blackpool town centre prior to James' concert was like travelling back to 1991, indie kids wearing the band's at one time ubiquitous t-shirts were everywhere.

How to Look Good Naked, Channel 4
11:30am Wednesday 30th April 2008
FORMER beauty queen Claire Osgood hates her boobs so much she keeps them hidden at all times.

Britain's Youngest Grannies, BBC3
11:47am Tuesday 29th April 2008
THERE'S somehow something wrong about a woman out on the pull with the chat-up line "I'm a grandma, you know."
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Doctor Who, BBC1
10:42am Sunday 27th April 2008
AND so it was the time that Donna met Martha - and the result? The best Doctor Who episode of the current series.
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My Family, BBC1
3:54pm Saturday 26th April 2008
I KNOW I'm making myself unpopular by admitting this, but what on earth does everyone see in My Family?

Interview: Patrick McGuinness
Interview: Patrick McGuinness
3:50pm Sat 26 Apr 08
LANCASHIRE funnyman Patrick McGuinness has come a long way since his days working as a lifeguard at Horwich Leisure Centre.

Dan Cruickshank’s Adventure in Architecture, BBC2
2:03pm Thursday 24th April 2008
WHILE most of us find it impossible to watch anything other than The Apprentice on a Wednesday night, there is another programme which is well worth setting the recorder for.

Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc 2007
2:57pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
At first glance the name could be mistaken for Sancerre since winemaker Neil Ellis has used the same typeface commonly seen on French bottles.

Tittarelli Malbec Bonarda 2005
2:56pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Thanks to their own economic woes there are some real bargains to be found in wine from Argentina and this red is a good example.

John Bishop @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
John Bishop @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
2:53pm Wed 23 Apr 08
IT is always interesting to catch a comedian on the way up.
Interview: Emma Robbins of Sheila's Wheels
Interview: Emma Robbins of Sheila's Wheels
2:45pm Wed 23 Apr 08
IT's the TV advert that's become a phenomenon.

How To Look Good Naked, Channel 4
1:14pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
GOK got a shock last night when his latest muse, 35-year-old Nicki Denbeigh was reduced to a weeping heap at the prospect of flouncing down a catwalk in just her pants.

Hairy Bikers Come Home, BBC2
11:18am Tuesday 22nd April 2008
EVER since the Hairy Bikers first fell on to our screens laughing their beards off, I've been a fan.
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Chris Difford and Boo Hewerdine @ Mechanics, Burnley
Chris Difford and Boo Hewerdine @ Mechanics, Burnley
9:00am Sun 20 Apr 08
TAKE two guitars, three voices and a bucket load of talent and you have the recipe for a great night out.

Come Dine With Me, Channel 4
2:15pm Friday 18th April 2008
THANK goodness Channel 4 has finally realised the potential of its hilarious amateur cookery show Come Dine With Me and moved it to a prime-time slot.
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Interview: Wayne Smith
Interview: Wayne Smith
1:51pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Preston-based Wayne Smith has gone from estate agent to Joseph.Reader comment (1)
Interview: Boo Hewerdine
Interview: Boo Hewerdine
1:31pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Unless you are really into your music the name Boo Hewerdine may not mean much - but he's written songs for everyone from kd lang to Mel C.

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