Henry Sandon, longtime Antiques Roadshow expert, television personality, author and lecturer, has died. Sandon died “peacefully” Monday at a care home in Malvern, Worcestershire, his son John Sandon confirmed to BBC. He was 95.
Sandon joined BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow in 1979 as the resident expert on porcelain and pottery. His final appearance was on September 30, 2018.
“To the millions who tuned in every Sunday evening to watch The Antiques Roadshow, Henry was like a favourite uncle, whose enthusiasm for even the humblest piece of chipped china was infectious,” John Sandon, who also appeared on the show, said in a statement.
“His joy when he discovered a rare Staffordshire pottery owl jug, nicknamed ‘Ozzie’, was a magic TV moment few will forget.”
Sandon was an expert on Worcester porcelain and a curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum, which became the Worcester Porcelain Museum and then the Museum of Royal Worcester.
Sandon’s...
Sandon joined BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow in 1979 as the resident expert on porcelain and pottery. His final appearance was on September 30, 2018.
“To the millions who tuned in every Sunday evening to watch The Antiques Roadshow, Henry was like a favourite uncle, whose enthusiasm for even the humblest piece of chipped china was infectious,” John Sandon, who also appeared on the show, said in a statement.
“His joy when he discovered a rare Staffordshire pottery owl jug, nicknamed ‘Ozzie’, was a magic TV moment few will forget.”
Sandon was an expert on Worcester porcelain and a curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum, which became the Worcester Porcelain Museum and then the Museum of Royal Worcester.
Sandon’s...
- 12/26/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, 63, was slimed by Mr. Blobby in the latest episode.
Mr. Blobby is a character who originally featured on Noel Edmonds‘ Saturday night show, Noel’s House Party, in the 90s where he became a British TV icon. He stayed on the show until it ended in 1999.
Even before his act started, Cowell said that he “hated” the character.
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The costumed contestant then began an unsuccessful magic show in which he pressed the red buzzer on himself. However, for the finale, he called Cowell over for one last trick.
M. Blobby got Cowell to enter his Disappearing Box where he tried to make the judge vanish, but Cowell would remain present with each reveal.
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Mr. Blobby then pulled a prank, covering Cowell in pink slime and leaving fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden in shock.
Mr. Blobby is a character who originally featured on Noel Edmonds‘ Saturday night show, Noel’s House Party, in the 90s where he became a British TV icon. He stayed on the show until it ended in 1999.
Even before his act started, Cowell said that he “hated” the character.
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The costumed contestant then began an unsuccessful magic show in which he pressed the red buzzer on himself. However, for the finale, he called Cowell over for one last trick.
M. Blobby got Cowell to enter his Disappearing Box where he tried to make the judge vanish, but Cowell would remain present with each reveal.
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Mr. Blobby then pulled a prank, covering Cowell in pink slime and leaving fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden in shock.
- 5/14/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Simon Brew Sep 14, 2017
At the height of its early success, Noel's House Party got in trouble with the organisation behind the Academy Awards...
Amongst the pantheon of television stars who found fame on Saturday morning childrens’ television programmes in the 1980s, there aren’t too many movie trivia stories to uncover. Keith Chegwin was in a Roman Polanski movie, of course, so there’s that. But then there’s the small matter of Noel Edmonds, who managed to get on the wrong side of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – AMPAS – in the Us.
That’d be the same AMPAS who dish out the Academy Awards. And it was an Oscar-related issue that they weren’t happy about.
It all centred on Noel’s House Party, the Saturday evening light entertainment show that for some time was an absolute ratings juggernaut. All concerned have freely admitted that it...
At the height of its early success, Noel's House Party got in trouble with the organisation behind the Academy Awards...
Amongst the pantheon of television stars who found fame on Saturday morning childrens’ television programmes in the 1980s, there aren’t too many movie trivia stories to uncover. Keith Chegwin was in a Roman Polanski movie, of course, so there’s that. But then there’s the small matter of Noel Edmonds, who managed to get on the wrong side of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – AMPAS – in the Us.
That’d be the same AMPAS who dish out the Academy Awards. And it was an Oscar-related issue that they weren’t happy about.
It all centred on Noel’s House Party, the Saturday evening light entertainment show that for some time was an absolute ratings juggernaut. All concerned have freely admitted that it...
- 9/13/2017
- Den of Geek
Alastair Stewart Mar 2, 2017
Arguably, British tech ensemble Bugs paved the way for the likes of Spooks, Sherlock, Torchwood and more...
It feels a long time ago that watching Saturday night TV with the family was the norm, but back in the 1990s, millions crowded around the box for the likes of Noel's House Party, Due South, The Generation Game, and of course, Bugs. The latter ran for four series between 1995 and 1999 and arguably holds the distinction of being embryonic of later, more intensive, tech-heavy UK shows including Spooks and Sherlock.
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The general Bugs premise involved a team of crime-fighting gadget experts facing a range of modern (now charmingly redundant), technology-centred threats. The main triptych of regulars included Nick Beckett (Jesse Birdsall), Ros Henderson (Jaye Griffiths) and Ed (Neighbours alumnus Craig McLachlan in series...
Arguably, British tech ensemble Bugs paved the way for the likes of Spooks, Sherlock, Torchwood and more...
It feels a long time ago that watching Saturday night TV with the family was the norm, but back in the 1990s, millions crowded around the box for the likes of Noel's House Party, Due South, The Generation Game, and of course, Bugs. The latter ran for four series between 1995 and 1999 and arguably holds the distinction of being embryonic of later, more intensive, tech-heavy UK shows including Spooks and Sherlock.
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The general Bugs premise involved a team of crime-fighting gadget experts facing a range of modern (now charmingly redundant), technology-centred threats. The main triptych of regulars included Nick Beckett (Jesse Birdsall), Ros Henderson (Jaye Griffiths) and Ed (Neighbours alumnus Craig McLachlan in series...
- 2/25/2017
- Den of Geek
Alastair Stewart Nov 21, 2016
Anthony Horowitz's Crime Traveller deserves to be better remembered in the history of British sci-fi...
The 1990s are Doctor Who's lost decade. Although the eponymous Timelord found a brief home with Paul McGann's American pilot in 1996, the revival was never picked up. So began an even longer winter on the long road to 2005's regeneration under Russell T. Davies with Christopher Eccleston. The rest, as they say, is history.
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What is seldom remembered, however, is that while the failed reboot had proven the franchise hadn't recovered from 33 years worth of plot, nor had there been any marked improvement on the production, the entire exercise had given a...
Anthony Horowitz's Crime Traveller deserves to be better remembered in the history of British sci-fi...
The 1990s are Doctor Who's lost decade. Although the eponymous Timelord found a brief home with Paul McGann's American pilot in 1996, the revival was never picked up. So began an even longer winter on the long road to 2005's regeneration under Russell T. Davies with Christopher Eccleston. The rest, as they say, is history.
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What is seldom remembered, however, is that while the failed reboot had proven the franchise hadn't recovered from 33 years worth of plot, nor had there been any marked improvement on the production, the entire exercise had given a...
- 9/20/2016
- Den of Geek
It seems like only yesterday that we were "celebrating" Jim Davidson's victory in Celebrity Big Brother, but we're already back in Elstree, this time for the "normal" version of the show.
Join Digital Spy for our live blog of night one below, complete with Power Trip theme and host Emma Willis dressed like a 1970s BBC Two futuristic satire on fascism/Sexy Sailor* (*delete as appropriate).
23:31And that is that - tune back in tomorrow for more from the Bb Power Trip house, including the injection of six new housemates. See you then!
23:29Suitcase time! But only the "Power Housemate" our Pauline will get hers. I wonder if that will drive a wedge between her and her power-less peers...?
23:29"Tamara?" Matthew asks. "Yeh," Danielle concedes.
23:27Matthew is having a natter with Danielle his glass box. She says that there are two people she's going to clash with in the house.
Join Digital Spy for our live blog of night one below, complete with Power Trip theme and host Emma Willis dressed like a 1970s BBC Two futuristic satire on fascism/Sexy Sailor* (*delete as appropriate).
23:31And that is that - tune back in tomorrow for more from the Bb Power Trip house, including the injection of six new housemates. See you then!
23:29Suitcase time! But only the "Power Housemate" our Pauline will get hers. I wonder if that will drive a wedge between her and her power-less peers...?
23:29"Tamara?" Matthew asks. "Yeh," Danielle concedes.
23:27Matthew is having a natter with Danielle his glass box. She says that there are two people she's going to clash with in the house.
- 6/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Andi Peters has laughed off Noel Edmonds's recent claims that he would like to buy the BBC.
Edmonds recently suggested that he has assembled a consortium of financial backers who are interested in taking over the corporation, though he was later heavily questioned by Jeremy Paxman in a strange encounter on Newsnight and Radio 1 DJ Greg James branded the possibility "ludicrous".
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
Peters has now also treated the plans with derision, telling Digital Spy: "He wants to buy the BBC? Oh, hilarious. That's hilarious. Well, do you know what, if he does, I'd like to make sure he brings back Noel's House Party, one of my favourite shows."
Peters - who was speaking to DS about his new ITV game show Ejector Seat - added: "You can't buy the BBC! What a ludicrous thing. You can't buy the BBC.
"I wish you...
Edmonds recently suggested that he has assembled a consortium of financial backers who are interested in taking over the corporation, though he was later heavily questioned by Jeremy Paxman in a strange encounter on Newsnight and Radio 1 DJ Greg James branded the possibility "ludicrous".
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
Peters has now also treated the plans with derision, telling Digital Spy: "He wants to buy the BBC? Oh, hilarious. That's hilarious. Well, do you know what, if he does, I'd like to make sure he brings back Noel's House Party, one of my favourite shows."
Peters - who was speaking to DS about his new ITV game show Ejector Seat - added: "You can't buy the BBC! What a ludicrous thing. You can't buy the BBC.
"I wish you...
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC needs saving, according to Noel Edmonds. And apparently the man who gave us Mr Blobby, Telly Addicts and Noel's HQ is the man to save it.
Noel appeared on Newsnight on Monday night (March 17) to offer a deal (or should that be no deal) with the broadcaster, claiming that he was prepared to give the kiss of life to the corporation.
Thankfully, his generous offer came up against Jeremy Paxman, who was in a particularly derisory mood. What followed was hilarious television.
1. Paxman: "What do you think is the notional value of the BBC if it can be bought?" Noel: "I have absolutely no idea."
Ding, ding. Round one to Paxman.
2. Paxman: "Like-minded people? What, a lot of... with the greatest of respect, lots of blokes with beards who present afternoon television programmes. Who are these like-minded people?"
Noel claims to have a team of financial backers called Project Reith.
Noel appeared on Newsnight on Monday night (March 17) to offer a deal (or should that be no deal) with the broadcaster, claiming that he was prepared to give the kiss of life to the corporation.
Thankfully, his generous offer came up against Jeremy Paxman, who was in a particularly derisory mood. What followed was hilarious television.
1. Paxman: "What do you think is the notional value of the BBC if it can be bought?" Noel: "I have absolutely no idea."
Ding, ding. Round one to Paxman.
2. Paxman: "Like-minded people? What, a lot of... with the greatest of respect, lots of blokes with beards who present afternoon television programmes. Who are these like-minded people?"
Noel claims to have a team of financial backers called Project Reith.
- 3/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Noel Edmonds has expanded on his plans to buy the BBC, telling Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman that the corporation is a 'terminally ill patient' which needs an 'outside cure'.
The Deal or No Deal host, who left the BBC in 1999 following the end of Noel's House Party, revealed in The Sunday Times that he is part of a group of investors that could buy the public service.
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
Edmonds told the newspaper that the BBC must "wake up" and that viewers had been "cheated" over the TV licence, as well as criticised BBC management for showing an "appalling lack of business acumen" due to its "self-serving fashion".
Appearing on Newsnight on Monday (March 17), Edmonds was asked by host Paxman what his value of the BBC would be.
"I have absolutely no idea, Jeremy," he replied. "The problem about valuation is that the actual...
The Deal or No Deal host, who left the BBC in 1999 following the end of Noel's House Party, revealed in The Sunday Times that he is part of a group of investors that could buy the public service.
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
Edmonds told the newspaper that the BBC must "wake up" and that viewers had been "cheated" over the TV licence, as well as criticised BBC management for showing an "appalling lack of business acumen" due to its "self-serving fashion".
Appearing on Newsnight on Monday (March 17), Edmonds was asked by host Paxman what his value of the BBC would be.
"I have absolutely no idea, Jeremy," he replied. "The problem about valuation is that the actual...
- 3/18/2014
- Digital Spy
"There is still hope for the BBC," says Noel Edmonds. The source of that hope? Noel Edmonds. Obviously.
According to an interview in this weekend's Sunday Times, the veteran broadcaster is preparing to put his money where his mouth is and take over the corporation with the help of some other investors.
But what would Noel's BBC look like? Here's what we think the average Saturday night might look like on Noel's BBC One.
6pm: Deal or No Deal marathon
Noel brings cosmic ordering, people running around high-fiving each other ("It's a blue! It's a blue!") and the magic TV art form of box opening to BBC primetime.
6.58pm: A National Safety Warning on the Dangers of Cake
Noel and his fellow celebs help keep da kids off da streets and drug-free. Just say no kids. Just say no.
7pm: Noel's House Party Version 2.0:
Strictly Come Dancing is dumped...
According to an interview in this weekend's Sunday Times, the veteran broadcaster is preparing to put his money where his mouth is and take over the corporation with the help of some other investors.
But what would Noel's BBC look like? Here's what we think the average Saturday night might look like on Noel's BBC One.
6pm: Deal or No Deal marathon
Noel brings cosmic ordering, people running around high-fiving each other ("It's a blue! It's a blue!") and the magic TV art form of box opening to BBC primetime.
6.58pm: A National Safety Warning on the Dangers of Cake
Noel and his fellow celebs help keep da kids off da streets and drug-free. Just say no kids. Just say no.
7pm: Noel's House Party Version 2.0:
Strictly Come Dancing is dumped...
- 3/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Noel Edmonds has claimed to be part of a group of investors that could buy the BBC.
The former BBC presenter told the Sunday Times that the corporation must "wake up" and that viewers had been "cheated" over the TV licence.
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
The Deal or No Deal host said that he has already held meetings about the BBC's future, and that he has assembled a group that could attempt to buy it.
He said: "During numerous meetings I have held over many months, in many countries, wealthy individuals, international investors and business people experienced in corporate rescues all acknowledge that there is a business model that would save the BBC.
"Believe me, these people can make it happen. If ailing British companies such as Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, British Airways and Cadbury can be turned around, there is still hope for the BBC."
Edmonds...
The former BBC presenter told the Sunday Times that the corporation must "wake up" and that viewers had been "cheated" over the TV licence.
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
The Deal or No Deal host said that he has already held meetings about the BBC's future, and that he has assembled a group that could attempt to buy it.
He said: "During numerous meetings I have held over many months, in many countries, wealthy individuals, international investors and business people experienced in corporate rescues all acknowledge that there is a business model that would save the BBC.
"Believe me, these people can make it happen. If ailing British companies such as Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, British Airways and Cadbury can be turned around, there is still hope for the BBC."
Edmonds...
- 3/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Michael McIntyre has reportedly landed a new Saturday night entertainment show on BBC One.
Mac Factor will aim to "recapture" the success of hit '90s show Noel's House Party, according to The Sun.
Producers hope to revive Saturday ratings with elements including McIntyre's stand-up, celebrity guests and games and challenges involving the public.
Rehearsals will begin in July to perfect the show ahead of filming later this year.
A source said: "The Beeb have had a nightmare finding something decent to air on Saturday nights when The Voice and Strictly Come Dancing aren't on.
"Everyone still harks back to the glory days of Noel Edmonds and wishes they could recapture some of that spirit."
McIntyre was previously a judge on Britain's Got Talent two years ago but quit after just one series.
Mac Factor will aim to "recapture" the success of hit '90s show Noel's House Party, according to The Sun.
Producers hope to revive Saturday ratings with elements including McIntyre's stand-up, celebrity guests and games and challenges involving the public.
Rehearsals will begin in July to perfect the show ahead of filming later this year.
A source said: "The Beeb have had a nightmare finding something decent to air on Saturday nights when The Voice and Strictly Come Dancing aren't on.
"Everyone still harks back to the glory days of Noel Edmonds and wishes they could recapture some of that spirit."
McIntyre was previously a judge on Britain's Got Talent two years ago but quit after just one series.
- 6/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Feature Rob Smedley 14 Jun 2013 - 07:00
Rob celebrates decades of TV Superman doing what he does best: punching robots into oblivion...
It's hard to believe Superman's been zooming about on that glowing rectangle in the corner of our living rooms for most of his 75 year existence. It's just that we haven't always paid attention, what with things like the Cold War and MasterChef to distract us. But whatever the era, the medium, or the man in the tights, there's one constant when it comes to Superman on TV: he loves to break robots.
So as Superman turns 75, and Henry Cavill faces both Zod and the merciless Brain Interactive Construct of Internet Fandom, let's chart the history of the small screen Man of Steel by looking at the times he's gone up against men of metal...
The Adventures of Superman (1952-1958)
Robot Thumping Episode: 'The Runaway Robot'
Superman had enjoyed...
Rob celebrates decades of TV Superman doing what he does best: punching robots into oblivion...
It's hard to believe Superman's been zooming about on that glowing rectangle in the corner of our living rooms for most of his 75 year existence. It's just that we haven't always paid attention, what with things like the Cold War and MasterChef to distract us. But whatever the era, the medium, or the man in the tights, there's one constant when it comes to Superman on TV: he loves to break robots.
So as Superman turns 75, and Henry Cavill faces both Zod and the merciless Brain Interactive Construct of Internet Fandom, let's chart the history of the small screen Man of Steel by looking at the times he's gone up against men of metal...
The Adventures of Superman (1952-1958)
Robot Thumping Episode: 'The Runaway Robot'
Superman had enjoyed...
- 6/13/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway isn't original, isn't clever and isn't always that funny. However, it's a hefty improvement on ITV's recent Saturday night output - Splash!, everything with Keith Lemon - and luckily for Ant & Dec it's a million miles away from Red Or Black.
Over 7 million tuned in for the first episode last week. The simple format of celebrity guests, silly challenges, pranks and a shrieking studio audience hasn't been tweaked or altered during the show's three-year hiatus. It's still Noel's House Party but without Mr Blobby and an irritating bloke with a beard.
The boys have a new feature that involves humiliating a member of the audience by raking through their embarrassing Twitter updates, but that was the closest Takeaway came to a nod to modernity. Cosier than a cup of hot chocolate, a sheepskin rug and a blanket, Ant & Dec's enduring appeal stems from...
Over 7 million tuned in for the first episode last week. The simple format of celebrity guests, silly challenges, pranks and a shrieking studio audience hasn't been tweaked or altered during the show's three-year hiatus. It's still Noel's House Party but without Mr Blobby and an irritating bloke with a beard.
The boys have a new feature that involves humiliating a member of the audience by raking through their embarrassing Twitter updates, but that was the closest Takeaway came to a nod to modernity. Cosier than a cup of hot chocolate, a sheepskin rug and a blanket, Ant & Dec's enduring appeal stems from...
- 3/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell is developing a new Saturday night entertainment show, a tabloid report claims.
The TV and music mogul is working on a new format for ITV that will "mash-up" classic TV shows such as The Generation Game and Noel's House Party, according to the Daily Star.
Cowell's latest TV project - the Carol Vorderman-hosted cookery series Food Glorious Food - launches on Wednesday night (February 27).
He is currently working on a new series of Britain's Got Talent and is expected to revamp the X Factor lineup and format for its upcoming tenth series.
Cowell's last new UK TV project, gameshow Red or Black?, flopped on ITV and was dropped after its second series.
The millionaire's Got Talent co-stars and friends Ant & Dec returned to Saturday night TV with Saturday Night Takeaway at the weekend and pulled in over 7 million viewers (including +1) for the first episode.
Watch Cowell and...
The TV and music mogul is working on a new format for ITV that will "mash-up" classic TV shows such as The Generation Game and Noel's House Party, according to the Daily Star.
Cowell's latest TV project - the Carol Vorderman-hosted cookery series Food Glorious Food - launches on Wednesday night (February 27).
He is currently working on a new series of Britain's Got Talent and is expected to revamp the X Factor lineup and format for its upcoming tenth series.
Cowell's last new UK TV project, gameshow Red or Black?, flopped on ITV and was dropped after its second series.
The millionaire's Got Talent co-stars and friends Ant & Dec returned to Saturday night TV with Saturday Night Takeaway at the weekend and pulled in over 7 million viewers (including +1) for the first episode.
Watch Cowell and...
- 2/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Celebs diving, judged by Jo Brand and hosted by Vernon Kay. No, this isn't an Alan Partridge idea, it was last Saturday's biggest show on TV - Tom Daley's Splash!. British TV has a long tradition of silliness on Saturday night TV, from Gladiators and Noel's House Party in the '90s to Hole in the Wall and Total Wipeout in the '00s. It would appear there isn't an idea too daft or a celebrity show too ridiculous that it can't get past a BBC or ITV primetime commissioner. Craziest ever Saturday night TV Shows - photo gallery:
Dale Winton and (more)...
Dale Winton and (more)...
- 1/8/2013
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Noel Edmonds has reportedly signed a deal to present a new BBC entertainment series. The Deal or No Deal host is said to have agreed to return to front a primetime BBC One show for the first time since Noel's House Party ended in 1999, reports The Sun. Insiders claim that a "campaign of heavy-duty flattery" was used to sign Edmonds for the new Saturday night show. The Bodyguard will see contestants becoming celebrity minders by taking on a series of challenges. The pilot of the show will be filmed at Elstree Studios this month, and is created by Endemol, the company behind Deal or No Deal. A friend of Edmonds is quoted as saying: "Noel back on Saturday nights is obviously a big draw for the BBC - and (more)...
- 7/6/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Noel Edmonds will return to the BBC after 13 years with a big-budget Saturday night show. The 'Deal Or No Deal' presenter fell out with BBC bosses in 1999 when they axed his long-running 'Noel's House Party', but has now agreed to front the pilot for a new 'Total Wipeout' style entertainment show called 'The Bodyguard'. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Noel back on Saturday nights is obviously a big draw for the BBC - and to be fair it's a big deal for Noel too. He has softened in his view of the Beeb and all the 'House Party' stuff...
- 7/4/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Red or Black?'s future will be decided soon, a report has claimed. According to The Guardian, the style of Simon Cowell's gambling gameshow's second series will have "much more of a Noel's House Party" feel if recommissioned. One source believes that the format's return will be determined by "how the talks go over budgets". Among the biggest changes apparently being discussed is the possibility of pre-recording the programme and airing it weekly instead (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Frank Carson, who passed away at the age of 85 yesterday, had a long and varied career on television. The comedian starred in everything from Opportunity Knocks to Tiswas to Noel's House Party - here, we present a selection of clips of his TV appearances. Opportunity Knocks
Carson made his first mainstream appearance on the talent show Opportunity Knocks. Here is a clip featuring the Northern Irish comedian alongside Les Dawson and Hughie Green. The Comedians
After winning Opportunity Knocks three times, Frank Carson graduated to The Comedians to show off his stand-up comedy routines. Tiswas
Carson was a perfect fit on the riotous children's show Tiswas and soon became a regular part of the programme. (more)...
Carson made his first mainstream appearance on the talent show Opportunity Knocks. Here is a clip featuring the Northern Irish comedian alongside Les Dawson and Hughie Green. The Comedians
After winning Opportunity Knocks three times, Frank Carson graduated to The Comedians to show off his stand-up comedy routines. Tiswas
Carson was a perfect fit on the riotous children's show Tiswas and soon became a regular part of the programme. (more)...
- 2/22/2012
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
A show that condenses the seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes casts a spell over Michael Hann
Dan Clarkson and Jeff Turner understand all too well the perils of playing to children. "Last time we did Potted Potter," Turner says, "we had a boy who couldn't control his voice at all. He'd said a few things that got laughs, and we played to them a bit. But it gets to the stage where you can't refer to them too often or the audience gets bored. So Dan did a little put-down – nothing too harsh. And the boy stood up, he must have been five or six, and said" – he adopts a prissy, spoiled voice – "'Father, I want to leave. I've been insulted.' Absolutely brought the house down. And he stormed out."
"Dan had to go and personally apologise," Turner adds, with the tiniest hint of glee.
Goodness knows the...
Dan Clarkson and Jeff Turner understand all too well the perils of playing to children. "Last time we did Potted Potter," Turner says, "we had a boy who couldn't control his voice at all. He'd said a few things that got laughs, and we played to them a bit. But it gets to the stage where you can't refer to them too often or the audience gets bored. So Dan did a little put-down – nothing too harsh. And the boy stood up, he must have been five or six, and said" – he adopts a prissy, spoiled voice – "'Father, I want to leave. I've been insulted.' Absolutely brought the house down. And he stormed out."
"Dan had to go and personally apologise," Turner adds, with the tiniest hint of glee.
Goodness knows the...
- 8/3/2011
- by Michael Hann
- The Guardian - Film News
Captain Planet's arrival on the big screen is a chance for us to bring back other 90s favourites. Noel's House Party, anyone …
He was the greenest superhero of the 1990s, famed for his pledge to "take pollution down to zero" and now Captain Planet is preparing for a Hollywood reincarnation. But the captain isn't the only 90s phenomenon who is enjoying a revival at the moment: Pulp, Boyzone, double denim, and midriff tops are back as if Big Brother never happened.
What else would you like to see brought back from 90s? Do alcopops need a reinvention? Would you like a return of Kenan and Kel? Or are some things, perhaps Mr Blobby and Noel Edmonds, best left in the past? Tell us what's best left behind and what deserves a revamp.
TelevisionFashion
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions...
He was the greenest superhero of the 1990s, famed for his pledge to "take pollution down to zero" and now Captain Planet is preparing for a Hollywood reincarnation. But the captain isn't the only 90s phenomenon who is enjoying a revival at the moment: Pulp, Boyzone, double denim, and midriff tops are back as if Big Brother never happened.
What else would you like to see brought back from 90s? Do alcopops need a reinvention? Would you like a return of Kenan and Kel? Or are some things, perhaps Mr Blobby and Noel Edmonds, best left in the past? Tell us what's best left behind and what deserves a revamp.
TelevisionFashion
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions...
- 7/21/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
The BBC is reportedly considering bringing Noel's House Party back for a one-off special. Noel Edmonds has apparently been approached about the idea, while a source told The Mirror that if talks go well a Saturday night series could be in the pipeline. "It was a softly, softly approach because of the fall-out after the show was axed in 1999. The BBC, though, is determined to make it happen," (more)...
- 2/1/2009
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
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