The list of celebrities taking part in the latest Pointless specials has been announced.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman will be joined by famous faces for six new primetime episodes of the hit game show, kicking off on Saturday, April 12.
The first special will have a 1970s theme, with Wizzard and Yes stars Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman facing actors Paul Henry and Madeleine Smith, and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen, and children's television stars Ed Stewart and Sally James.
Elsewhere, Sir Geoff Hurst and George Cohen MBE will team up in the World Cup special, facing Peter Shilton and Steve Bull, Hope Powell and Casey Stoney, and Graeme Le Saux and commentator Jonathan Pearce.
The Eurovision Pointless special is a thing to behold, with Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan trying to prove their wits against Martin Lee and Sonia Evans, Dana and Johnny Logan, and Jemini's Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman will be joined by famous faces for six new primetime episodes of the hit game show, kicking off on Saturday, April 12.
The first special will have a 1970s theme, with Wizzard and Yes stars Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman facing actors Paul Henry and Madeleine Smith, and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen, and children's television stars Ed Stewart and Sally James.
Elsewhere, Sir Geoff Hurst and George Cohen MBE will team up in the World Cup special, facing Peter Shilton and Steve Bull, Hope Powell and Casey Stoney, and Graeme Le Saux and commentator Jonathan Pearce.
The Eurovision Pointless special is a thing to behold, with Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan trying to prove their wits against Martin Lee and Sonia Evans, Dana and Johnny Logan, and Jemini's Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey.
- 4/2/2014
- Digital Spy
The Telegraph is reporting that actor Nicol Williamson (Excalibur, Robin And Marian) has sadly passed away.
Barely three months after Inadmissible Evidence, the John Osborne play that made his name, was revived in London, Nicol Williamson has died, aged 73, in Holland.
The colourful Scot - who was described by Osborne as the greatest actor since Marlon Brando, and, by Samuel Beckett, as “touched by genius” had not made a film since 1997′s superhero picture Spawn. He had, in recent years, been concentrating on music.
His son, Luke, by his former wife Jill Townsend, tells Mandrake that he died just before Christmas after a two-year fight with oesophageal cancer and was eager that no fuss should be made about his passing. To modern filmgoers, he is probably best known for The Exorcist III and for playing Merlin in Excalibur.
I’ve always held a soft spot for this actor. Loved him...
Barely three months after Inadmissible Evidence, the John Osborne play that made his name, was revived in London, Nicol Williamson has died, aged 73, in Holland.
The colourful Scot - who was described by Osborne as the greatest actor since Marlon Brando, and, by Samuel Beckett, as “touched by genius” had not made a film since 1997′s superhero picture Spawn. He had, in recent years, been concentrating on music.
His son, Luke, by his former wife Jill Townsend, tells Mandrake that he died just before Christmas after a two-year fight with oesophageal cancer and was eager that no fuss should be made about his passing. To modern filmgoers, he is probably best known for The Exorcist III and for playing Merlin in Excalibur.
I’ve always held a soft spot for this actor. Loved him...
- 1/25/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
EastEnders' Pat Evans decides that she's up for some light-hearted fun as she agrees to be Norman's "Pearly Queen" in Thursday night's episode of the soap. Although she's initially reluctant to take on the role at the forthcoming fete, Pat begins to change her mind when Norman (George Layton) reminds her of her fun-loving past. When Mo makes a jibe suggesting that Pat (Pam St Clement) has forgotten how to have a good time, the Walford (more)...
- 8/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders favourite Jean Slater gets the wrong end of the stick during a friendly chat with Norman in tonight's episode of the soap. When Norman (George Layton) suggests that he and Jean should arrange a "date" for him to show her his Pearly King memorabilia, the Queen Vic's cook gets overexcited - thinking she has a new love interest. Keen to impress Norman, Jean (Gillian Wright) immediately vows to make him the perfect lunch - leaving (more)...
- 8/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Janine Malloy's millionaire dream could come crashing to a halt when her uncle announces he's contesting her late gran's will. The 'EastEnders' vixen - played by Charlie Brooks - has enjoyed splashing the cash in front of her neighbours ever since she discovered she had inherited millions from her beloved nan Lydia Simmonds (Heather Chasen). However, her days of swanning around Albert Square in a chauffer driven Rolls Royce could come to an early end when her uncle, Norman Simmonds (George Layton), tells the scheming blonde he doesn't think she should have the money after all. Facing up to the fact that...
- 7/13/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Janine Malloy's millionaire dream could come crashing to a halt when her uncle announces he's contesting her late gran's will. The 'EastEnders' vixen - played by Charlie Brooks - has enjoyed splashing the cash in front of her neighbours ever since she discovered she had inherited millions from her beloved nan Lydia Simmonds (Heather Chasen). However, her days of swanning around Albert Square in a chauffer driven Rolls Royce could come to an early end when her uncle, Norman Simmonds (George Layton), tells the scheming blonde he doesn't think she should have the money after all. Facing up to the fact that...
- 7/12/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Pat Evans will find romance with a former flame in 'EastEnders'. The soap legend - played by Pam St. Clement - will be pursued by Norman Simmonds (George Layton) when he arrives in Albert Square for his mother's funeral and decides to stay after realising there is still a spark between the two pensioners. A source said: "Norman hasn't had much luck in life. He's hapless, but has a really good heart. He could be just what Pat's looking for." While Norman will end up battling his niece Janine Malloy (Charlie Brooks) over his mother's will, the Walford schemer is set...
- 6/22/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' Janine Malloy will be devastated when her grandmother dies and her long-long uncle tries to contest the will. The Walford schemer - played by Charlie Brooks - has recently reunited with her mum's mother Lydia Simmonds after years apart and while Janine will struggle to cope when her beloved nan (played by Margaret Tyzack) dies tomorrow night (13.06.11), the arrival of Janine's uncle Norman Simmonds (George Layton) will be another blow. This is the latest in a series of upsets for Janine, who poisoned her husband Ryan (Neil McDermott) after discovering he was secretly seeing Stacey Branning, the mother of his...
- 6/12/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders bosses have cast actor George Layton in the role of Lydia Simmonds's estranged son Norman, Digital Spy can confirm. In a plot twist airing later this summer, superbitch Janine Malloy (Charlie Brooks) is in for a surprise when Norman arrives as an unexpected guest for her grandmother's funeral. Although Norman originally intends to leave after the service has taken place, he later decides to stick around in Walford as he is planning to contest his mother's will. Shortly after Norman's arrival, sparks fly when he bumps into an old face from another lifetime - Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement). Billed as "hapless, clumsy and unlucky in life", Norman is a lonely and good-hearted man who has a soft spot for Pat. However, whether he will finally get his (more)...
- 6/11/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'EastEnders' Janine Malloy will be devastated when her grandmother dies and her long-long uncle tries to contest the will. The Walford schemer - played by Charlie Brooks - has recently reunited with her mum's mother Lydia Simmonds after years apart and while Janine will struggle to cope when her beloved nan (played by Margaret Tyzack) dies tomorrow night (13.06.11), the arrival of Janine's uncle Norman Simmonds (George Layton) will be another blow. This is the latest in a series of upsets for Janine, who poisoned her husband Ryan (Neil McDermott) after discovering he was secretly seeing Stacey Branning, the mother of his...
- 6/9/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
With only two more wacky adventures left for the Second Doctor, you would have thought that his penultimate story would be a humdinger. Well, think twice, since in the end, all we get is the Wild West in Space.
Yes, it’s The Space Pirates, a tale that just pips The Dominators to the post to scoop the Dullest Story Of Season 6 prize. Maybe I’m biased, since I find western-type stories to be a bore. Here, we’ve got two main opposing factions: General Hermack and his nondescript set of English actors pretending to be American. And the eponymous pirates, as led by Caven.
Neither side is particularly inspiring. Hermack’s crew are rather faceless. Hermack himself has a rather strange accent that’s hard to fathom. Consider it an odd cross between upper crust English, Hungarian and Italian although maybe I need to rinse out my ears. Despite...
Yes, it’s The Space Pirates, a tale that just pips The Dominators to the post to scoop the Dullest Story Of Season 6 prize. Maybe I’m biased, since I find western-type stories to be a bore. Here, we’ve got two main opposing factions: General Hermack and his nondescript set of English actors pretending to be American. And the eponymous pirates, as led by Caven.
Neither side is particularly inspiring. Hermack’s crew are rather faceless. Hermack himself has a rather strange accent that’s hard to fathom. Consider it an odd cross between upper crust English, Hungarian and Italian although maybe I need to rinse out my ears. Despite...
- 6/30/2010
- by admin@shadowlocked.com (John Bensalhia)
- Shadowlocked
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