Dave Myers, best known as one-half of The Hairy Bikers — Si King makes up the other half — has died. He was 66.
King shared on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday that Myers died “peacefully at home” Wednesday night, following a years-long battle with cancer.
“Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home,” he wrote. “All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.”
Myers, born on Sep. 8, 1957, in Barrow-in-Furness, England, worked in a steelworks as a student to help finance his higher education in Fine Arts. He later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specializing in prosthetics.
He then met King — who would become his long-time friend and co-star — on the set of...
King shared on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday that Myers died “peacefully at home” Wednesday night, following a years-long battle with cancer.
“Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home,” he wrote. “All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.”
Myers, born on Sep. 8, 1957, in Barrow-in-Furness, England, worked in a steelworks as a student to help finance his higher education in Fine Arts. He later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specializing in prosthetics.
He then met King — who would become his long-time friend and co-star — on the set of...
- 2/29/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dave Myers, one of half of the Hairy Bikers TV presenting duo, has died aged 66. He has passed away two years after revealing a cancer diagnosis.
The much-loved star passed away “peacefully at home” yesterday, his Hairy Bikers co-star Si King said in a message on social media, surround by his wife, King and another close friend.
He found fame 20 years ago as part of the Hairy Bikers, alongside King. They originally presented The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook on the BBC and went on to present numerous cookery and travel shows.
The pair was famed for their love of cookery and motor bikes, fronting shows such as The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain and becoming well known for their exuberance for food, people and each other. Myers also appeared in season eleven of BBC entertainment series Strictly Come Dancing.
In a statement on social media, King said: “Personally, I am...
The much-loved star passed away “peacefully at home” yesterday, his Hairy Bikers co-star Si King said in a message on social media, surround by his wife, King and another close friend.
He found fame 20 years ago as part of the Hairy Bikers, alongside King. They originally presented The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook on the BBC and went on to present numerous cookery and travel shows.
The pair was famed for their love of cookery and motor bikes, fronting shows such as The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain and becoming well known for their exuberance for food, people and each other. Myers also appeared in season eleven of BBC entertainment series Strictly Come Dancing.
In a statement on social media, King said: “Personally, I am...
- 2/29/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Usher and H.E.R. stripped down to just their underwear for the new music video set to their song “Risk It All“!
The 45-year-old entertainer and the 26-year-old singer teamed for the track, which is featured on the soundtrack for her new movie The Color Purple.
“A special thank U to @hermusicofficial …U produced and co-wrote such a beautiful record. Appreciate U for blessing this video with all of your greatness.
The 45-year-old entertainer and the 26-year-old singer teamed for the track, which is featured on the soundtrack for her new movie The Color Purple.
“A special thank U to @hermusicofficial …U produced and co-wrote such a beautiful record. Appreciate U for blessing this video with all of your greatness.
- 12/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ludacris is cruising through New York a few days before the release of his new movie Dashing Through The Snow with Lil Rel. Our Zoom session isn’t long, but I’m happy to ask the rap legend a few questions. With six platinum albums, over 24 million records sold worldwide, and an integral part in the South’s initial reign of commercial dominance, he’s a certified rap legend. His resume gives his opinion a heavier weight than the average artist.
During an appearance on basketball and entertainment pod All The Smoke earlier this year,...
During an appearance on basketball and entertainment pod All The Smoke earlier this year,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Simon “Si” King of the Hairy Bikers has shared his gratitude about a new project with Dave Myers after the latter’s cancer diagnosis.
Longtime friends King and Myers have been known as travelling chefs since their first series, The Hairy Bikers Cookbook, in 2004.
Myers revealed his cancer diagnosis in May 2022 during an episode of his and King’s Agony Uncles podcast.
In a video on the official Hairy Bikers Instagram account, King unboxes copies of the latest Hairy Bikers cookbook, The Hairy Dieter: Eat Well Every Day.
“Eat well every day... well, why not?” he says to the camera, holding the book.
“It’s always so lovely, and it’s a bit of a special book, this,” he adds, before saying that he hopes it’s enjoyed by the people who read it.
In the caption for the post, King wrote: “It’s finally here everyone!”
Earlier this year,...
Longtime friends King and Myers have been known as travelling chefs since their first series, The Hairy Bikers Cookbook, in 2004.
Myers revealed his cancer diagnosis in May 2022 during an episode of his and King’s Agony Uncles podcast.
In a video on the official Hairy Bikers Instagram account, King unboxes copies of the latest Hairy Bikers cookbook, The Hairy Dieter: Eat Well Every Day.
“Eat well every day... well, why not?” he says to the camera, holding the book.
“It’s always so lovely, and it’s a bit of a special book, this,” he adds, before saying that he hopes it’s enjoyed by the people who read it.
In the caption for the post, King wrote: “It’s finally here everyone!”
Earlier this year,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Simon King has shared an update weeks after the announcement of ”sad” Hairy Bikers news.
Fans of Simon “Si” King and Dave Myers were left disappointed when the pair revealed that their most recent series, Hairy Bikers Go Local, was over.
A week after the conclusion, when viewers questioned why the show wasn’t on BBC schedules, they wrote on social media: “Sadly, the series has come to an end.”
They said of the series, which saw them travel across the country to help out local eateries: “We hope you enjoyed the journey we went through with each episode, we look forward to seeing you on your telly sometimes soon.”
While the pair’s next TV outing is yet to be announced, chef King has revealed he will return for a solo venture at Tom Kerridge’s festival Pub in the Park later this year.
“Exciting News,” King wrote on...
Fans of Simon “Si” King and Dave Myers were left disappointed when the pair revealed that their most recent series, Hairy Bikers Go Local, was over.
A week after the conclusion, when viewers questioned why the show wasn’t on BBC schedules, they wrote on social media: “Sadly, the series has come to an end.”
They said of the series, which saw them travel across the country to help out local eateries: “We hope you enjoyed the journey we went through with each episode, we look forward to seeing you on your telly sometimes soon.”
While the pair’s next TV outing is yet to be announced, chef King has revealed he will return for a solo venture at Tom Kerridge’s festival Pub in the Park later this year.
“Exciting News,” King wrote on...
- 2/2/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
The Hairy Bikers have cleared up confusion surrounding their BBC series after complaints from fans.
Fans of Simon “Si” King and Dave Myers have recently been enjoying their show Hairy Bikers Go Local, which see them travelling across the country to help out local eateries.
However, following the broadcast of eight episodes, viewers were left confused on Wednesday (16 January) when a ninth did not arrive.
This prompted the pair to step in to reveal that he show had, in fact, aired every episode.
“Sadly, the series has come to an end,” they wrote on the Hairy Bikers Instagram page.
“We hope you enjoyed the series and the journey we went through with each episode, we look forward to seeing you on your telly sometimes soon.”
They also said the recipes from the show can be found on the BBC Good Food website.
Fans thanked the pair for the update, and...
Fans of Simon “Si” King and Dave Myers have recently been enjoying their show Hairy Bikers Go Local, which see them travelling across the country to help out local eateries.
However, following the broadcast of eight episodes, viewers were left confused on Wednesday (16 January) when a ninth did not arrive.
This prompted the pair to step in to reveal that he show had, in fact, aired every episode.
“Sadly, the series has come to an end,” they wrote on the Hairy Bikers Instagram page.
“We hope you enjoyed the series and the journey we went through with each episode, we look forward to seeing you on your telly sometimes soon.”
They also said the recipes from the show can be found on the BBC Good Food website.
Fans thanked the pair for the update, and...
- 1/17/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Rhod Gilbert has given fans an update on his health, revealing that he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
In July, the comedian announced that he was undergoing treatment for cancer at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, a hospital which he had previously raised funds for.
At the time, he commended the NHS care he was receiving as “incredible”.
The 54-year-old has given fans an update on his health during a recent interview with BBC Radio Wales.
“I’m feeling good and feel like I’m recovering day-by-day,” he said.
Gilbert went on to recall the symptoms he suffered prior to his diagnosis, stating that he had been forced to cancel shows because they had been so severe.
“I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck. I was having to cancel shows because I couldn’t breathe,” he said.
“I was having all sorts of problems and...
In July, the comedian announced that he was undergoing treatment for cancer at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, a hospital which he had previously raised funds for.
At the time, he commended the NHS care he was receiving as “incredible”.
The 54-year-old has given fans an update on his health during a recent interview with BBC Radio Wales.
“I’m feeling good and feel like I’m recovering day-by-day,” he said.
Gilbert went on to recall the symptoms he suffered prior to his diagnosis, stating that he had been forced to cancel shows because they had been so severe.
“I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck. I was having to cancel shows because I couldn’t breathe,” he said.
“I was having all sorts of problems and...
- 12/11/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has said he “misses” his beard after losing it while undergoing chemotherapy.
The TV personality and chef shared an update on his cancer diagnosis during a chat with on-screen partner Si King.
“It’s the beard I miss, though,” Myers said during an episode of his podcast Agony Uncles, adding: “I was born with that beard.”
He added: ”I just miss having my beard – the feeling of it, because your skin’s different and all peachy. No, I want my beard back. I’m alright with my hair – I think the bald head and beard’s the way to go for a biker.”
He added that he’s “doing Ok under the circumstances”.
Myers first revealed his diagnosis on the podcast in May, telling listeners he would be taking a step back from filming and attending food festivals throughout the summer.
“Anyway Kingy, I’ve got to come clean now,...
The TV personality and chef shared an update on his cancer diagnosis during a chat with on-screen partner Si King.
“It’s the beard I miss, though,” Myers said during an episode of his podcast Agony Uncles, adding: “I was born with that beard.”
He added: ”I just miss having my beard – the feeling of it, because your skin’s different and all peachy. No, I want my beard back. I’m alright with my hair – I think the bald head and beard’s the way to go for a biker.”
He added that he’s “doing Ok under the circumstances”.
Myers first revealed his diagnosis on the podcast in May, telling listeners he would be taking a step back from filming and attending food festivals throughout the summer.
“Anyway Kingy, I’ve got to come clean now,...
- 9/5/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Sue Barker claims she turned down offer to return to A Question Of Sport after ‘insulting’ departure
Sue Barker has spoken out about her departure from A Question of Sport, claiming that she found the BBC’s handling of the situation “insulting”.
The popular broadcaster and former tennis player was the host of the sports trivia programme from 1997 until 2021. In September 2020, it was announced that she and team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell would be leaving the programme.
Now titled Question of Sport, the show is currently presented by Paddy McGuinness, with team captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye.
Barker will soon release an autobiography in which she discusses her life and career, including a declaration that she wishes she’d never “gone near” Cliff Richard, whom she dated in the 1980s.
She also reveals her feelings towards her departure from the show, after being told that the broadcaster was going in an alternative direction.
“I was sent a statement that the BBC wanted me to approve immediately,...
The popular broadcaster and former tennis player was the host of the sports trivia programme from 1997 until 2021. In September 2020, it was announced that she and team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell would be leaving the programme.
Now titled Question of Sport, the show is currently presented by Paddy McGuinness, with team captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye.
Barker will soon release an autobiography in which she discusses her life and career, including a declaration that she wishes she’d never “gone near” Cliff Richard, whom she dated in the 1980s.
She also reveals her feelings towards her departure from the show, after being told that the broadcaster was going in an alternative direction.
“I was sent a statement that the BBC wanted me to approve immediately,...
- 9/5/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Taylor Hawkins’ 16-year-old son stole the show at the late drummer’s tribute concert.
On Saturday (3 September), Dave Grohl united numerous musicians for a six-hour fundraiser at London’s Wembley Stadium in honour of his former Foo Fighters bandmate.
Among those to perform were Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, Queen and Mark Ronson.
However, it was Hawkins’ son Oliver Shane Hawkins who impressed those in attendance, as well as those watching along at home, the most. He sat in his dad’s spot to drum for Foo Fighters song “My Hero”.
The performance was accompanied by images of Oliver and his dad on the screen behind.
Hawkins died in March, aged 50. He was found in a hotel room in Colombia, and the cause of death was ruled as cardiovascular collapse .
Oliver was praised for “crushing” the performance, with many agreeing that he had the “same energy” as his dad.
The event...
On Saturday (3 September), Dave Grohl united numerous musicians for a six-hour fundraiser at London’s Wembley Stadium in honour of his former Foo Fighters bandmate.
Among those to perform were Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, Queen and Mark Ronson.
However, it was Hawkins’ son Oliver Shane Hawkins who impressed those in attendance, as well as those watching along at home, the most. He sat in his dad’s spot to drum for Foo Fighters song “My Hero”.
The performance was accompanied by images of Oliver and his dad on the screen behind.
Hawkins died in March, aged 50. He was found in a hotel room in Colombia, and the cause of death was ruled as cardiovascular collapse .
Oliver was praised for “crushing” the performance, with many agreeing that he had the “same energy” as his dad.
The event...
- 9/4/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
In their first collaboration, Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa put a saccharine spin on Miami bass that can supercharge weary winter feet for a jubilant spring. “Sweetest Pie” is equal parts Megan’s relentless flow and Dua’s pristine vocals, with the two leaders of their respective scenes making a powerful melange.
Helmed by Megan Thee Stallion, the song is Dua Lipa’s least-controversial foray into the rap world to date (not long after her feature on Pop Smoke’s polarizing posthumous “Demeanor” dropped last summer, Dua condemned her...
Helmed by Megan Thee Stallion, the song is Dua Lipa’s least-controversial foray into the rap world to date (not long after her feature on Pop Smoke’s polarizing posthumous “Demeanor” dropped last summer, Dua condemned her...
- 3/11/2022
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
Fullscreen is making several programming additions to its burgeoning Svod service, including a 25-minute film featuring the hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, a talk series headlined by popular YouTuber Timothy DeLaGhetto called Goin Raw, and a video version of comedian Joe Santagato’s popular weekly podcast, The Basement Yard.
First up, Fullscreen will partner with Rae Stremmurd’s label, Interscope Records, as well as producer Mike Will Made-It and director Dave Myers on Sremmbreak, in which the two brothers seek out the ultimate spring break experience. The 25-minute special is available today on Fullscreen, which is priced at $5.99 per month.
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
First up, Fullscreen will partner with Rae Stremmurd’s label, Interscope Records, as well as producer Mike Will Made-It and director Dave Myers on Sremmbreak, in which the two brothers seek out the ultimate spring break experience. The 25-minute special is available today on Fullscreen, which is priced at $5.99 per month.
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
- 3/9/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Louisa Mellor Nov 11, 2016
As Red Oaks season 2 arrives on Amazon Prime Video, we chatted to lead Craig Roberts about his character, directing and more…
What Netflix’s Stranger Things is to 80s sci-fi horror, Amazon’s Red Oaks is to 80s coming-of-age romantic comedy. Without slipping into parody, both are a continuation of a familiar style of storytelling featuring characters and themes we know and love. If Stranger Things takes its cues from Steven Spielberg and John Carpenter, Red Oaks has made itself the inheritor of John Hughes, Rob Reiner and Amy Heckerling. (In a neat connection, Heckerling has directed multiple episodes of Red Oaks, which also stars Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Dirty Dancing’s Jennifer Grey, stitching it firmly into that continuity.)
See related Star Wars: Rogue One - what we know so far Star Wars: Rogue One - upcoming villains rumour round-up Star Wars...
As Red Oaks season 2 arrives on Amazon Prime Video, we chatted to lead Craig Roberts about his character, directing and more…
What Netflix’s Stranger Things is to 80s sci-fi horror, Amazon’s Red Oaks is to 80s coming-of-age romantic comedy. Without slipping into parody, both are a continuation of a familiar style of storytelling featuring characters and themes we know and love. If Stranger Things takes its cues from Steven Spielberg and John Carpenter, Red Oaks has made itself the inheritor of John Hughes, Rob Reiner and Amy Heckerling. (In a neat connection, Heckerling has directed multiple episodes of Red Oaks, which also stars Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Dirty Dancing’s Jennifer Grey, stitching it firmly into that continuity.)
See related Star Wars: Rogue One - what we know so far Star Wars: Rogue One - upcoming villains rumour round-up Star Wars...
- 11/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Pink goes down a psychedelic rabbit hole on "Just Like Fire," recorded for upcoming Disney film Alice Through the Looking Glass. In the video directed by David Meyers, the singer walks through a mirror, plays human chess and drinks tea in mid-air, showing off her extreme acrobatic skills.
"Just Like Fire" was produced by Pink's longtime hit-makers Max Martin and Shellback, who cowrote her 2008 hit "So What". The duo juxtapose Pink's galvanic vocals with a polished acoustic guitar. Pink also covered Jefferson Airplane's psych-rock classic "White Rabbit" for Looking Glass,...
"Just Like Fire" was produced by Pink's longtime hit-makers Max Martin and Shellback, who cowrote her 2008 hit "So What". The duo juxtapose Pink's galvanic vocals with a polished acoustic guitar. Pink also covered Jefferson Airplane's psych-rock classic "White Rabbit" for Looking Glass,...
- 5/9/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Last week on Strictly was pretty special - with everything from our first 10 of the series to some "disappointing" dances from celebs we thought had been doing well. It just goes to show that anything can happen... so what will week four bring?
We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...
20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.
#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015
Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing
— Joan Collins...
We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...
20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.
#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015
Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing
— Joan Collins...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
"The Eighties were good to me," says Jennifer Grey, and considering she's best known for having the time of her life with Patrick Swayze in 1987's Dirty Dancing, that would make sense. "You know those people who rock that hairdo from the moment they got laid the most in their life? The Eighties are a bit like that for me."
Grey, who also appeared in Red Dawn and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, isn't quite ready to leave the age of Rubik's cubes and Max Headroom behind — she currently appears as...
Grey, who also appeared in Red Dawn and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, isn't quite ready to leave the age of Rubik's cubes and Max Headroom behind — she currently appears as...
- 10/6/2015
- Rollingstone.com
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The final ever CSI episode had underwhelming figures for Channel 5 on Tuesday night.
Gil Grissom and his team's last case brought in an average overnight audience of 945,000 (8.4%) at 10pm (119k/2.1% on +1). However, it is around 400k higher than its previous new episode back in May.
Earlier, The Yorkshire Vet appealed to 1.05m (5.3%) at 8pm, followed by Body Donors with 904k (4.4%) at 9pm.
BBC One's penultimate episode of New Tricks rose slightly from last week to top the night overall outside soaps with 5.38m (26.3%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure was seen by 2.00m (9.9%) at 8pm, while The Naked Choir continued with 1.78m (8.7%) at 9pm.
ITV's Parking Wars attracted 2.37m (11.7%) at 8pm (223k/1.1%), while Bear Grylls's Britain's Biggest Adventures continued to struggle with 1.25m (6.1%) at 9pm (133k/1.0%).
On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners interested 1.15m (5.7%) at...
The final ever CSI episode had underwhelming figures for Channel 5 on Tuesday night.
Gil Grissom and his team's last case brought in an average overnight audience of 945,000 (8.4%) at 10pm (119k/2.1% on +1). However, it is around 400k higher than its previous new episode back in May.
Earlier, The Yorkshire Vet appealed to 1.05m (5.3%) at 8pm, followed by Body Donors with 904k (4.4%) at 9pm.
BBC One's penultimate episode of New Tricks rose slightly from last week to top the night overall outside soaps with 5.38m (26.3%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure was seen by 2.00m (9.9%) at 8pm, while The Naked Choir continued with 1.78m (8.7%) at 9pm.
ITV's Parking Wars attracted 2.37m (11.7%) at 8pm (223k/1.1%), while Bear Grylls's Britain's Biggest Adventures continued to struggle with 1.25m (6.1%) at 9pm (133k/1.0%).
On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners interested 1.15m (5.7%) at...
- 9/30/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
Celebrity Big Brother's latest double eviction proved more popular than last Tuesday's elimination, overnight data shows.
Jenna Jameson and Janice Dickinson's departure brought in an average 1.57 million (7.6%) at 9pm (168,000/1.2% on +1), which is up by around 100k from last week.
Later, 450k (5.8%) were shocked to see Bit on the Side briefly taken off air due to a brawl between its guests at 11pm.
Earlier, The Yorkshire Vet appealed to 1.11m (5.6%) at 8pm, while The Hotel Inspector Returns was seen by 618k (4.3%) at 10pm.
On BBC One, New Tricks topped the night overall with 5.10m (24.8%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's Hairy Bikers: Northern Exposure gathered 2.28m (11.4%) at 8pm, followed by Gareth Malone's new series The Naked Choir with 2.30m (11.2%) at 9pm.
On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners was seen by 1.26m (6.3%) at 8pm (167k/0.8%), while Educating Cardiff continued with...
Celebrity Big Brother's latest double eviction proved more popular than last Tuesday's elimination, overnight data shows.
Jenna Jameson and Janice Dickinson's departure brought in an average 1.57 million (7.6%) at 9pm (168,000/1.2% on +1), which is up by around 100k from last week.
Later, 450k (5.8%) were shocked to see Bit on the Side briefly taken off air due to a brawl between its guests at 11pm.
Earlier, The Yorkshire Vet appealed to 1.11m (5.6%) at 8pm, while The Hotel Inspector Returns was seen by 618k (4.3%) at 10pm.
On BBC One, New Tricks topped the night overall with 5.10m (24.8%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's Hairy Bikers: Northern Exposure gathered 2.28m (11.4%) at 8pm, followed by Gareth Malone's new series The Naked Choir with 2.30m (11.2%) at 9pm.
On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners was seen by 1.26m (6.3%) at 8pm (167k/0.8%), while Educating Cardiff continued with...
- 9/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Television loves the '80s! Amazon's next show Red Oaks joins the '80s-heavy television shows Wet Hot American Summer, Halt and Catch Fire, The Americans, The Goldbergs, and Narcos. Directed by Pineapple Express's David Gordon Green and executive-produced by Steven Soderbergh, it's the coming-of-age tale of David Myers (Craig Roberts), an assistant tennis pro spending his summer at a country club in suburban New Jersey. There's a pushy dad (Richard Kind) and a beautiful girl named Skye (Alexandra Socha), who has an even pushier dad (Paul Reiser). The pilot for Red Oaks is available now, and the rest of the season will be available for streaming on October 9.
- 9/14/2015
- by E. Alex Jung
- Vulture
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
England's Euro 2018 qualifying victory over Switzerland was the top attraction outside soaps last night, according to overnight figures.
An average 4.85 million (23.5%) viewers tuned in to see Wayne Rooney break Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time goalscoring record on ITV at 7.15pm.
BBC One's New Tricks suffered a big dip due to the football, dropping around 900,000 viewers to 4.50m (21.1%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure appealed to 1.80m (8.6%) at 8pm, followed by India: Nature's Wonderland with 1.40m (6.5%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners attracted 1.14m (5.4%) at 8pm (177k/0.8% on +1), while Educating Cardiff brought in 1.18m (5.5%) at 9pm (202k/1.4%).
On Channel 5, the latest Celebrity Big Brother, including Chris Ellison's eviction, entertained 1.26m (5.9%) at 9pm (110k/0.8%).
Elsewhere, Sky Atlantic's premiere of Dwayne Johnson's HBO series Ballers was seen by 121k (0.8%) at 10pm.
England's Euro 2018 qualifying victory over Switzerland was the top attraction outside soaps last night, according to overnight figures.
An average 4.85 million (23.5%) viewers tuned in to see Wayne Rooney break Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time goalscoring record on ITV at 7.15pm.
BBC One's New Tricks suffered a big dip due to the football, dropping around 900,000 viewers to 4.50m (21.1%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure appealed to 1.80m (8.6%) at 8pm, followed by India: Nature's Wonderland with 1.40m (6.5%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners attracted 1.14m (5.4%) at 8pm (177k/0.8% on +1), while Educating Cardiff brought in 1.18m (5.5%) at 9pm (202k/1.4%).
On Channel 5, the latest Celebrity Big Brother, including Chris Ellison's eviction, entertained 1.26m (5.9%) at 9pm (110k/0.8%).
Elsewhere, Sky Atlantic's premiere of Dwayne Johnson's HBO series Ballers was seen by 121k (0.8%) at 10pm.
- 9/9/2015
- Digital Spy
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
New Tricks showed that there's still life in the old dog yet, rising by around 400,000 viewers from last week to top Tuesday, overnight data reveals.
The BBC One crime drama attracted an average of 5.39 million (25.7%) at 9pm, topping the night overall outside soaps.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure appealed to 2.40m (11.9%) at 8pm, followed by India: Nature's Wonderland with 2.01m (9.6%) at 9pm.
ITV's Dinosaur Britain intrigued 1.57m (7.9%) at 8pm (127k/0.6% on +1), while Cash in Hand: Payday Loans brought in 1.28m (6.1%) at 9pm.
On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners fascinated 1.42m (7.1%) at 8pm (204k/1.0%), while Educating Cardiff remained strong for its second episode with 1.50m (7.2%) at 9pm (240k/1.5%). How the Rich Get Hitched was seen by 982k (6.4%) at 10pm (183k/2.3%).
Channel 5's I Want That Wedding interested 541k (2.7%) at 8pm, followed by the latest Celebrity Big Brother with 1.44m (6.9%) at...
New Tricks showed that there's still life in the old dog yet, rising by around 400,000 viewers from last week to top Tuesday, overnight data reveals.
The BBC One crime drama attracted an average of 5.39 million (25.7%) at 9pm, topping the night overall outside soaps.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure appealed to 2.40m (11.9%) at 8pm, followed by India: Nature's Wonderland with 2.01m (9.6%) at 9pm.
ITV's Dinosaur Britain intrigued 1.57m (7.9%) at 8pm (127k/0.6% on +1), while Cash in Hand: Payday Loans brought in 1.28m (6.1%) at 9pm.
On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners fascinated 1.42m (7.1%) at 8pm (204k/1.0%), while Educating Cardiff remained strong for its second episode with 1.50m (7.2%) at 9pm (240k/1.5%). How the Rich Get Hitched was seen by 982k (6.4%) at 10pm (183k/2.3%).
Channel 5's I Want That Wedding interested 541k (2.7%) at 8pm, followed by the latest Celebrity Big Brother with 1.44m (6.9%) at...
- 9/2/2015
- Digital Spy
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
BBC One's Ripper Street lost roughly 600k viewers this week, as a reduced audience of 2.74 million (14%) tuned in to watch the Victorian crime thriller.
Down from last week's 3.38 million average, Ripper Street was behind The One Show as Friday's highest-rated programme outside of soaps.
The One Show was seen by an average audience of 3.22 million (18.5%) at 7pm, while A Question of Sport followed with 2.32 million (12.1%).
BBC One's evening continued with 2.55 million (12.1%) for Would I Lie to You? at 8.30pm and ended with 1.46 million (11%) for Mountain Goats at 10.45pm.
Over on ITV, Gino's Italian Escape: A Taste of the Sun was seen by 2.17 million (11%) on ITV at 8pm, while BBQ Champ attracted an average audience of 1.43 million (7.3%) at 9pm.
Unsurprisingly, The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice was BBC Two's highest-rated show with 2.31 million (11.6%) at 9pm.
Earlier in the evening,...
BBC One's Ripper Street lost roughly 600k viewers this week, as a reduced audience of 2.74 million (14%) tuned in to watch the Victorian crime thriller.
Down from last week's 3.38 million average, Ripper Street was behind The One Show as Friday's highest-rated programme outside of soaps.
The One Show was seen by an average audience of 3.22 million (18.5%) at 7pm, while A Question of Sport followed with 2.32 million (12.1%).
BBC One's evening continued with 2.55 million (12.1%) for Would I Lie to You? at 8.30pm and ended with 1.46 million (11%) for Mountain Goats at 10.45pm.
Over on ITV, Gino's Italian Escape: A Taste of the Sun was seen by 2.17 million (11%) on ITV at 8pm, while BBQ Champ attracted an average audience of 1.43 million (7.3%) at 9pm.
Unsurprisingly, The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice was BBC Two's highest-rated show with 2.31 million (11.6%) at 9pm.
Earlier in the evening,...
- 8/15/2015
- Digital Spy
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
Ripper Street secures a ratings victory for the second successive week on BBC One.
The Victorian crime thriller was seen by an average audience of 3.38 million (18.3%) from 9pm.
BBC One's evening began with 2.29 million (13.5%) for Animal Super Parents at 7pm, and continued with 2.8 million (14.3%) for Would I Lie to You at 8.30pm.
The night ended with 2.06 million (17.2%) for Room 101 at 10.45pm.
Over on ITV, BBQ Champ continued with slightly lower figures of 1.76 million (9.5%).
Gino's Italian Escape: A Taste of the Sun was ITV's highest rated show outside of soaps, attracting 2.27 million (12.4%) at 8pm.
Back on the Beeb, The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure was seen by 760k (4.6%) at 7pm on BBC Two, while Great British Menu entertained 1.2 million (6.8%).
Mastermind returned with 1.7 million (9.3%) at 8pm, followed by Gardeners' World with 1.91 million (9.8%) and The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice with...
Ripper Street secures a ratings victory for the second successive week on BBC One.
The Victorian crime thriller was seen by an average audience of 3.38 million (18.3%) from 9pm.
BBC One's evening began with 2.29 million (13.5%) for Animal Super Parents at 7pm, and continued with 2.8 million (14.3%) for Would I Lie to You at 8.30pm.
The night ended with 2.06 million (17.2%) for Room 101 at 10.45pm.
Over on ITV, BBQ Champ continued with slightly lower figures of 1.76 million (9.5%).
Gino's Italian Escape: A Taste of the Sun was ITV's highest rated show outside of soaps, attracting 2.27 million (12.4%) at 8pm.
Back on the Beeb, The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure was seen by 760k (4.6%) at 7pm on BBC Two, while Great British Menu entertained 1.2 million (6.8%).
Mastermind returned with 1.7 million (9.3%) at 8pm, followed by Gardeners' World with 1.91 million (9.8%) and The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice with...
- 8/8/2015
- Digital Spy
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
Rip Off Britain topped the ratings outside of soaps on Tuesday (July 28), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One series brought in 3.83m (21.5%) at 7pm, while Crimewatch interested 3.37m (17.3%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, The Hairy Bikers Come Home averaged 860k (4.8%) at 7pm, before The Pennine Way gathered 1.82m (9.7%) at 7.30pm, and The House That £100k Built was seen by 1.63m (8.5%) at 8pm. Great Ormond Street followed with 1.69m (8.7%) at 9pm.
ITV's A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones appealed to 1.86m (10.0%) at 7.30pm (101k/0.5% on +1), and Love Your Garden was enjoyed by 2.56m (13.4%) at 8pm (260k/1.3%). Brits Behind Bars intrigued 1.83m (9.4%) at 9pm (184k/1.2%).
Channel 4's The Three Day Nanny brought in 980k (5.1%) at 8pm (202k/1.0%), and Child Genius fascinated 1.22m (6.3%) at 9pm (208k/1.4%).
The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies was watched by 1.14m (6.0%) on Channel 5 at 8pm, before...
Rip Off Britain topped the ratings outside of soaps on Tuesday (July 28), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One series brought in 3.83m (21.5%) at 7pm, while Crimewatch interested 3.37m (17.3%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, The Hairy Bikers Come Home averaged 860k (4.8%) at 7pm, before The Pennine Way gathered 1.82m (9.7%) at 7.30pm, and The House That £100k Built was seen by 1.63m (8.5%) at 8pm. Great Ormond Street followed with 1.69m (8.7%) at 9pm.
ITV's A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones appealed to 1.86m (10.0%) at 7.30pm (101k/0.5% on +1), and Love Your Garden was enjoyed by 2.56m (13.4%) at 8pm (260k/1.3%). Brits Behind Bars intrigued 1.83m (9.4%) at 9pm (184k/1.2%).
Channel 4's The Three Day Nanny brought in 980k (5.1%) at 8pm (202k/1.0%), and Child Genius fascinated 1.22m (6.3%) at 9pm (208k/1.4%).
The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies was watched by 1.14m (6.0%) on Channel 5 at 8pm, before...
- 7/29/2015
- Digital Spy
The helmer behind Fast Times At Ridgemont High is heading back to the 1980s, but this time she’s switching coasts. Amy Heckerling is set to direct two episodes of Amazon Studios’ original comedy Red Oaks for exec producer Steven Soderbergh. Set in summer 1985 in New Jersey, the coming-of-age series centers on 20-year-old David Myers (Craig Roberts), who takes a job as an assistant tennis pro at the predominantly Jewish Red Oaks country club in New Jersey and tries to…...
- 7/20/2015
- Deadline TV
Celebrity MasterChef returned with higher ratings than last year, according to overnight data.
The BBC One competition opened its kitchen doors to an average 3.83 million (19.7%) at 9pm, up from last year's 3.5m overnight score.
Earlier, Watchdog interested 3.31m (18.3%) at 8pm, while Question Time brought in 2.45m (23.2%) at 10.35pm.
BBC Two's The Hairy Bikers and Lorraine Pascal attracted 1.28m (7.1%) at 8pm, followed by the final Stonemouth with 1.51m (7.8%) at 9pm. Mock the Week made 1.43m (8.5%) laugh at 10pm.
On ITV, Big Box Little Box attracted 2.12m (11.5%) at 8.30pm, with a further 107,000 (0.5%) on +1. Britain's Busiest Airport was seen by 2.72m (14.0%) at 9pm (133k/0.9%).
Channel 4's latest episode of Dogs: Their Secret Lives intrigued 1.14m (6.3%) at 8pm (169k/0.9%), while The Tribe brought in 1.05m (5.4%) at 9pm (260k/1.7%).
On Channel 5, Big Brother continued with 948k (4.9%) at 9pm (264k/1.7%), followed by Person of Interest with 607k (3.9%) at 10pm.
E4's finale of The Big Bang Theory...
The BBC One competition opened its kitchen doors to an average 3.83 million (19.7%) at 9pm, up from last year's 3.5m overnight score.
Earlier, Watchdog interested 3.31m (18.3%) at 8pm, while Question Time brought in 2.45m (23.2%) at 10.35pm.
BBC Two's The Hairy Bikers and Lorraine Pascal attracted 1.28m (7.1%) at 8pm, followed by the final Stonemouth with 1.51m (7.8%) at 9pm. Mock the Week made 1.43m (8.5%) laugh at 10pm.
On ITV, Big Box Little Box attracted 2.12m (11.5%) at 8.30pm, with a further 107,000 (0.5%) on +1. Britain's Busiest Airport was seen by 2.72m (14.0%) at 9pm (133k/0.9%).
Channel 4's latest episode of Dogs: Their Secret Lives intrigued 1.14m (6.3%) at 8pm (169k/0.9%), while The Tribe brought in 1.05m (5.4%) at 9pm (260k/1.7%).
On Channel 5, Big Brother continued with 948k (4.9%) at 9pm (264k/1.7%), followed by Person of Interest with 607k (3.9%) at 10pm.
E4's finale of The Big Bang Theory...
- 6/19/2015
- Digital Spy
ITV Studios' Shiver has appointed Richard Hastings to the new role of Creative Director of Factual Entertainment, Formats and Daytime. The former BBC Entertainment exec created such programs as BBC One's Saturday Kitchen, BBC Two's The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off and BBC Three's Young Talent Of The Year. He will develop and producing new factual entertainment programming at Shiver, ranging from returning formats to factual-led entertainment for UK and international…...
- 6/16/2015
- Deadline TV
Josh Meyers, who appeared in the pilot episode, has been promoted to series regular in Amazon Studios' comedy Red Oaks, exec produced by Steven Soderbergh and exec produced/directed by David Gordon Green. Set in summer 1985, Red Oaks centers on 20-year-old David Myers (Craig Roberts), who takes a job as an assistant tennis pro at the predominantly Jewish Red Oaks country club in New Jersey and tries to figure out what kind of life he wants to lead. Meyers will reprise his…...
- 5/27/2015
- Deadline TV
After co-starring in the pilot, up-and-coming actress Murielle Telio will recur on Amazon’s original series “Red Oaks,” which boasts Steven Soderbergh, Gregory Jacobs and David Gordon Green among its executive producers, TheWrap has learned. Set in 1985, “Red Oaks” follows David Myers (Craig Roberts), a college student who gets a summer job as an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey. After playing Dawn in the series pilot, which shot last spring, Telio has signed on for a minimum of three episodes in which she’ll return as the country club’s gorgeous massage therapist.
- 5/4/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
The Hairy Bikers have launched a new BBC Two campaign to help lonely elderly people.
Their new show Old School - inspired by their previous Meals on Wheels series - will see the duo linking up a local secondary school with pensioners who are feeling isolated.
The campaign, said to be based on Us and Japanese schemes, will see David Myers and Simon King bringing up to 30 retired people into a school.
The Hairy Bikers are hoping that not only will the school's pupils give the pensioners some comfort, but the retirees will help to teach the students.
"This series is about two generations who have more in common with each other than they might at the start think - both groups are undervalued and often ignored by the rest of society, neither considered truly responsible for themselves - joining forces to demonstrate what they can achieve together," BBC Two said.
Their new show Old School - inspired by their previous Meals on Wheels series - will see the duo linking up a local secondary school with pensioners who are feeling isolated.
The campaign, said to be based on Us and Japanese schemes, will see David Myers and Simon King bringing up to 30 retired people into a school.
The Hairy Bikers are hoping that not only will the school's pupils give the pensioners some comfort, but the retirees will help to teach the students.
"This series is about two generations who have more in common with each other than they might at the start think - both groups are undervalued and often ignored by the rest of society, neither considered truly responsible for themselves - joining forces to demonstrate what they can achieve together," BBC Two said.
- 4/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Jason Manford's new BBC One series topped the ratings outside soaps on Tuesday evening, overnight data reveals.
Ordinary Lies was seen by an average audience of 4.69 million viewers (21.6%) at 9pm. Later, documentary Life After Suicide was seen by 1.34m (14.8%) at 10.35pm.
ITV's coverage of Arsenal's Champions League exit scored 4.23m (19.7%) from 7.30pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers and Lorraine Pascale brought in 1.61m (8.1%) at 7pm. Back In Time for Dinner - this week featuring an appearance from Mary Berry - followed with 2.17m (10.1%) at 8pm. Horizon appealed to 1.03m (4.7%) at 9pm, while Nurse continued with 661,000 (4.0%) at 10pm.
Channel 4's Secret Shopper gathered 1.26m (5.9%) at 8pm (124k/0.6% on +1), while One Born Every Minute amazed 1.54m (7.1%) at 9pm (231k/1.6%). A Gogglebox repeat tickled 1.10m (7.5%) at 10pm (171k/2.3%).
On Channel 5, Costa Del Casualty attracted 1.00m (4.7%) at 8pm, followed by Benefits Estate with 891k (4.1%) at 9pm.
BBC Three's World's Toughest Jobs was seen by 317k (1.5%) at 9pm.
Ordinary Lies was seen by an average audience of 4.69 million viewers (21.6%) at 9pm. Later, documentary Life After Suicide was seen by 1.34m (14.8%) at 10.35pm.
ITV's coverage of Arsenal's Champions League exit scored 4.23m (19.7%) from 7.30pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers and Lorraine Pascale brought in 1.61m (8.1%) at 7pm. Back In Time for Dinner - this week featuring an appearance from Mary Berry - followed with 2.17m (10.1%) at 8pm. Horizon appealed to 1.03m (4.7%) at 9pm, while Nurse continued with 661,000 (4.0%) at 10pm.
Channel 4's Secret Shopper gathered 1.26m (5.9%) at 8pm (124k/0.6% on +1), while One Born Every Minute amazed 1.54m (7.1%) at 9pm (231k/1.6%). A Gogglebox repeat tickled 1.10m (7.5%) at 10pm (171k/2.3%).
On Channel 5, Costa Del Casualty attracted 1.00m (4.7%) at 8pm, followed by Benefits Estate with 891k (4.1%) at 9pm.
BBC Three's World's Toughest Jobs was seen by 317k (1.5%) at 9pm.
- 3/18/2015
- Digital Spy
Keith Lemon is a very busy man at the moment - but somehow he still managed to find the time to write not one, but two books! Not only has he released his childhood memoir Little Keith Lemon, but he's also penned a safe-for-little-ones kids' book, The Beaver and the Elephant. To celebrate, we caught up with Keith ("I look worse than Kelly Brook in the morning," he complained) to chat about his books (and how Hugh Jackman inspired them), his new sketch show, why he regrets choosing a beaver for his book, Celebrity Juice and much, much, much more...
1. Keith on... why he wanted to write a childhood memoir
"Well, it's a prequel to the last book I did called Being Keith which is more about the TV years. This one's more about growing up in Leeds rather than telly gossip, whereas the last one was telly gossip. This...
1. Keith on... why he wanted to write a childhood memoir
"Well, it's a prequel to the last book I did called Being Keith which is more about the TV years. This one's more about growing up in Leeds rather than telly gossip, whereas the last one was telly gossip. This...
- 11/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Rachel Riley and Nick Hewer had to try stifle their laughter when Dictionary Corner guest Dave Myers suggested a cheeky seven-letter suggestion on the daytime quiz.
The presenters chuckled after Myers revealed that his best effort in a letters game was 'todgers'.
However, it wasn't just a case of Myers being smutty. Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent did confirm that 'todgers' was a valid Countdown word as it can be found in the dictionary.
Countdown isn't a stranger to such embarrassing moments. In a recent episode, Riley was left red-faced when an unexpected 'erection' appeared.
Meanwhile, in a 2010 episode, the letters, U, D, F, C, K and E all appeared. Thankfully, the contestants avoided the crude and obvious six-letter option, opting for the more respectable 'Caged' and 'Faced'.
There was also an awkward moment in a 2013 episode when the Countdown Conundrum round spelled out the words 'itchy semi'.
The presenters chuckled after Myers revealed that his best effort in a letters game was 'todgers'.
However, it wasn't just a case of Myers being smutty. Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent did confirm that 'todgers' was a valid Countdown word as it can be found in the dictionary.
Countdown isn't a stranger to such embarrassing moments. In a recent episode, Riley was left red-faced when an unexpected 'erection' appeared.
Meanwhile, in a 2010 episode, the letters, U, D, F, C, K and E all appeared. Thankfully, the contestants avoided the crude and obvious six-letter option, opting for the more respectable 'Caged' and 'Faced'.
There was also an awkward moment in a 2013 episode when the Countdown Conundrum round spelled out the words 'itchy semi'.
- 10/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has detailed three celebrity editions of The Great British Sewing Bee.
Each Children In Need special will see four famous faces attempt to impress judges Patrick Grant and May Martin, and will be fronted by a different guest host.
DJ Edith Bowman, Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters, and Embarrassing Bodies' Dr Dawn Harper will compete in the first episode, presented by Jenny Éclair .
Sara Cox will oversee Pineapple Dance Studios' Louie Spence, stand-up Mark Watson, TV presenter Gaby Roslin and actress Pam Ferris in the second edition.
Finally, BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney, comedian Helen Lederer, author Kathryn Flett, and Overtones singer Timmy Matley will hit the sewing machines when Anita Rani takes charge.
Speaking about the shows, Bowman said: "It was a total joy to be part of Gbsb for BBC Children in Need, if not totally daunting.
"Having Patrick...
Each Children In Need special will see four famous faces attempt to impress judges Patrick Grant and May Martin, and will be fronted by a different guest host.
DJ Edith Bowman, Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters, and Embarrassing Bodies' Dr Dawn Harper will compete in the first episode, presented by Jenny Éclair .
Sara Cox will oversee Pineapple Dance Studios' Louie Spence, stand-up Mark Watson, TV presenter Gaby Roslin and actress Pam Ferris in the second edition.
Finally, BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney, comedian Helen Lederer, author Kathryn Flett, and Overtones singer Timmy Matley will hit the sewing machines when Anita Rani takes charge.
Speaking about the shows, Bowman said: "It was a total joy to be part of Gbsb for BBC Children in Need, if not totally daunting.
"Having Patrick...
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
A dramatic psychological thriller set in a corrupt modern city and a sunny, coming-of-age comedy set in the 80s. Introducing the two new Amazon Original Series headed into production: Red Oaks, from producer Steven Soderbergh (Traffic), and Hand of God, written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice) and directed by Marc Forster (World War Z).
Hand of God stars Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy) as Judge Pernell Harris, a hard-living, law-bending married man with a high-end call girl on the side, who suffers a mental breakdown and goes on a vigilante quest to find the rapist who tore his family apart. With no real evidence to go on, Pernell begins to rely on “visions” and “messages” he believes are being sent by God through his ventilator-bound son.
What Hand of God viewers have been saying:
“From the opening credits to the final scene, I was completely hooked and entertained.
Hand of God stars Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy) as Judge Pernell Harris, a hard-living, law-bending married man with a high-end call girl on the side, who suffers a mental breakdown and goes on a vigilante quest to find the rapist who tore his family apart. With no real evidence to go on, Pernell begins to rely on “visions” and “messages” he believes are being sent by God through his ventilator-bound son.
What Hand of God viewers have been saying:
“From the opening credits to the final scene, I was completely hooked and entertained.
- 10/3/2014
- Hollywonk
BBC Daytime has announced its new line-up, featuring programmes from stars such as Len Goodman, Margaret Mountford and Shane Richie.
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Big news today: We’re excited to announce Amazon Studios’ third pilot season, beginning August 28th and featuring three half hour comedies The Cosmopolitans, Really and Red Oaks, and two hour-long dramatic thrillers Hand of God and Hysteria. For one month, it will be up to you to watch, rate and comment – ultimately helping us decide which of them get the greenlight.
“There is something for everyone in this season,” says Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. The glamorous life of modern day expats in Paris. The hijinks of a summer job at a country club in 1980s New Jersey. The visions of a vigilante judge who appears to be channeling God. The complexities of marriage and friendship among a circle of friends in suburban Chicago. And the mysteries behind a psycho-physiological illness spreading through a small town in Texas.
You can help choose which of these stories should get “picked up” to become shows.
“There is something for everyone in this season,” says Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. The glamorous life of modern day expats in Paris. The hijinks of a summer job at a country club in 1980s New Jersey. The visions of a vigilante judge who appears to be channeling God. The complexities of marriage and friendship among a circle of friends in suburban Chicago. And the mysteries behind a psycho-physiological illness spreading through a small town in Texas.
You can help choose which of these stories should get “picked up” to become shows.
- 8/11/2014
- Hollywonk
Amazon is gearing up for its third pilot season, in which it will present five new shows for users to watch, rate, and review. Starting on August 28, three half-hour comedies and two hour-long dramas will be made available on Amazon Instant Video in both the U.S. and the UK. Users will be able to watch the pilots, rate them, and even comment on them. By the end of the pilot season, that feedback helps choose which shows become an Amazon Original series.
Here’s a quick rundown of this year’s pilots:
Hand of God: An hour-long drama,...
Here’s a quick rundown of this year’s pilots:
Hand of God: An hour-long drama,...
- 8/11/2014
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW - Inside TV
Len Goodman is to front a new daytime travel series on BBC One.
Holiday of My Lifetime will see the Strictly Come Dancing judge guide celebrities on a trip down memory lane to relive their favourite childhood holiday.
Eamonn Holmes, Matt Allwright, Esther Rantzen, Ainsley Harriot, Dave Myers and Anita Manning will feature in the series, and will visit destinations like Cornwall, Blackpool, Devon and Scotland.
Speaking about the show, Goodman said: "It's been a real joy exploring the wonderful UK with personalities from across TV, radio and sport, reliving some of their humorous and heart-warming memories.
"This series will showcase the fun of a traditional summer holiday, harkening back to times when the simple things – like the smell of fish and chips or a bucket and spade – made all the difference to a child. What makes this experience even more special is that we get to share it with our viewers.
Holiday of My Lifetime will see the Strictly Come Dancing judge guide celebrities on a trip down memory lane to relive their favourite childhood holiday.
Eamonn Holmes, Matt Allwright, Esther Rantzen, Ainsley Harriot, Dave Myers and Anita Manning will feature in the series, and will visit destinations like Cornwall, Blackpool, Devon and Scotland.
Speaking about the show, Goodman said: "It's been a real joy exploring the wonderful UK with personalities from across TV, radio and sport, reliving some of their humorous and heart-warming memories.
"This series will showcase the fun of a traditional summer holiday, harkening back to times when the simple things – like the smell of fish and chips or a bucket and spade – made all the difference to a child. What makes this experience even more special is that we get to share it with our viewers.
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Sherlock and Downton Abbey have been nominated for this year's TV Choice Awards.
The shows both made the shortlist for Best Drama Series alongside Call the Midwife and Waterloo Road.
Downton Abbey picked up two acting nods, with Allen Leech nominated for Best Actor and Joanne Froggatt for Best Actress.
Leech will be competing with Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as David Tennant (The Escape Artist) and Bradley Walsh (Law & Order: UK).
Also up for Best Actress are Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Laurie Brett (Waterloo Road) and Judy Parfitt (Call the Midwife).
Happy Valley was recognised in Best New Drama with The Crimson Field, The Musketeers and The Widower.
Game of Thrones and The Big Bang Theory are up for Best International Show, while Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will battle Celebrity Juice and Gogglebox for Best Entertainment Show.
Best Talent Show is between Britain's Got Talent, The Great British Bake Off,...
The shows both made the shortlist for Best Drama Series alongside Call the Midwife and Waterloo Road.
Downton Abbey picked up two acting nods, with Allen Leech nominated for Best Actor and Joanne Froggatt for Best Actress.
Leech will be competing with Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as David Tennant (The Escape Artist) and Bradley Walsh (Law & Order: UK).
Also up for Best Actress are Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Laurie Brett (Waterloo Road) and Judy Parfitt (Call the Midwife).
Happy Valley was recognised in Best New Drama with The Crimson Field, The Musketeers and The Widower.
Game of Thrones and The Big Bang Theory are up for Best International Show, while Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will battle Celebrity Juice and Gogglebox for Best Entertainment Show.
Best Talent Show is between Britain's Got Talent, The Great British Bake Off,...
- 7/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Amazon Studios has announced the cast for "Red Oaks," the Steven Soderbergh-produced comedy set to join the company's third pilot round later this year. Craig Roberts ("Submarine") will star as David Myers, a college student who works as an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in New Jersey in 1985. Starring alongside Roberts are Paul Reiser, Richard King, Jennifer Grey and Oliver Cooper. David Gordon Green ("Pineapple Express") will direct the pilot, which is written by longtime Soderbergh producer Gregory Jacobs ("The Knick" is coming this month on Cinemax August 8) and Joe Gangemi ("Eliza Graves"). All three will executive produce on the project, along with Soderbergh. Jacobs pitched Soderbergh the idea for "Red Oaks" on the set of HBO's "Behind the Candelabra" and later shared the pilot script with the director while they were working on "The Knick." Although...
- 7/7/2014
- by Jacob Combs
- Thompson on Hollywood
David Gordon Green is set to direct the pilot episode of "Red Oaks" for Amazon with Steven Soderbergh producing. The show is set in 1985, and features college student David Myers (Craig Roberts pictured) who is both reeling from his father's heart attack and conflicted about what major to declare in the fall. Myers gets a summer job as an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey and while there, he meets a colorful cast of misfit co-workers and wealthy club members including an alluring art student named "Skye" (Alexandra Socha) and her corporate raider father "Getty" (Paul Reiser). A coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s that is equal parts hijinks and heartfelt, Red Oaks is about enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins. Richard Kind ("Spin City"), Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) and Oliver Cooper (Runner Runner) co-star...
- 7/7/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Amazon has added the Steven Soderbergh-produced and David Gordon Green-directed comedy Red Oaks to its third pilot season. The show is set in 1985 and centers on Craig Roberts’ David Myers, a college student reeling from his father’s heart attack and conflicted about what major to declare in the fall. He gets a summer job as an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey. The coming-of-age comedy also stars Jennifer Grey, Mad About You alums Paul Reiser and Richard Kind and Californication’s Oliver Cooper. The pilot was written by Gregory Jacobs,
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- 7/7/2014
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Studios today announced it has added the Steven Soderbergh (Behind the Candelabra) produced and David Gordon Green (Eastbound & Down) directed comedy Red Oaks to its third pilot season, which will debut later this year on Amazon Instant Video.Red Oaks is the final show to join Amazon’s highly-anticipated third pilot season which includes The Cosmopolitans, Hand of God, Hysteria, and Really. Customers will once again be invited to watch and provide feedback on the shows they want to see turned into full series, which will then become available on Prime Instant Video. Written by Gregory Jacobs (The Knick)and Joe Gangemi (Eliza Graves), Red Oaks stars Craig Roberts (Submarine)as “David,” an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey. Paul Reiser (Mad About You), Richard Kind (Luck), Jennifer Grey (It’s Like, You Know)and Oliver Cooper (Californication)also star in the pilot.
- 7/7/2014
- Hollywonk
Pitch Perfect 2
Danish actress Birgitte Hjort Sorensen ("Borgen") has joined Elizabeth Banks' a cappella singing sequel "Pitch Perfect 2" at Universal and Gold Circle Films.
Sorensen will play a member of a competing a cappella group alongside recently cast German YouTube star Flula Borg. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, and Adam DeVine also star. [Source: Deadline]
Black Mass
Kevin Bacon will join Johnny Depp in the film adaptation of the Whitey Bulger book "Black Mass".
Bacon will play FBI special agent Charles McGuire who is in charge of the Boston field office and the boss of Bulger's childhood friend John Connelly. [Source: Boston Globe]
Red Oaks
Craig Roberts ("Submarine," "Being Human") has scored the lead role of twenty-year-old college student David Myers in the Amazon Studios pilot "Red Oaks". Steven Soderbergh and David Gordon Green will produce.
Roberts plays a young man trying to work out what he wants to...
Danish actress Birgitte Hjort Sorensen ("Borgen") has joined Elizabeth Banks' a cappella singing sequel "Pitch Perfect 2" at Universal and Gold Circle Films.
Sorensen will play a member of a competing a cappella group alongside recently cast German YouTube star Flula Borg. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, and Adam DeVine also star. [Source: Deadline]
Black Mass
Kevin Bacon will join Johnny Depp in the film adaptation of the Whitey Bulger book "Black Mass".
Bacon will play FBI special agent Charles McGuire who is in charge of the Boston field office and the boss of Bulger's childhood friend John Connelly. [Source: Boston Globe]
Red Oaks
Craig Roberts ("Submarine," "Being Human") has scored the lead role of twenty-year-old college student David Myers in the Amazon Studios pilot "Red Oaks". Steven Soderbergh and David Gordon Green will produce.
Roberts plays a young man trying to work out what he wants to...
- 6/27/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Amazon Studios are continuing their move to strengthen their slate of original programming, with the production of a new comedy pilot – Red Oaks. Directed by David Gordon Green (Prince Avalanche), and written by Gregory Jacobs (Criminal) and Joe Gangemi (Wind Chill), Red Oaks has now added actor Craig Roberts to its cast in the lead role.
Focusing on a 20 year-old man named David Myers (Roberts), the story sees him land a job as an assistant tennis pro at Red Oaks Country Club, which is predominantly Jewish. As he tries to get to grips with his new situation, he must also figure out what kind of life he wants to lead. Roberts joins a cast that already includes Jennifer Grey, Paul Reiser and Richard Kind.
Having got his start on British television shows, such as Young Dracula, The Story Of Tracy Beaker and Casualty, Craig Roberts made the move to the...
Focusing on a 20 year-old man named David Myers (Roberts), the story sees him land a job as an assistant tennis pro at Red Oaks Country Club, which is predominantly Jewish. As he tries to get to grips with his new situation, he must also figure out what kind of life he wants to lead. Roberts joins a cast that already includes Jennifer Grey, Paul Reiser and Richard Kind.
Having got his start on British television shows, such as Young Dracula, The Story Of Tracy Beaker and Casualty, Craig Roberts made the move to the...
- 6/25/2014
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Deadline reports that “Submarine” star Craig Roberts, 23, will lead “Red Oaks,” the Amazon Studios pilot by Steven Soderbergh and David Gordon Green. Filming began yesterday for the forthcoming pilot, which is set in 1985 and follows David Myers (Roberts), a 20-year-old college student that is hired as an assistant tennis pro at the predominantly Jewish Red Oaks country club in New Jersey, where he tries to figure out what kind of life he wants to lead. Rounding out the cast for “Red Oaks” are Jennifer Grey as David’s mother, Paul Reiser as Getty, and Frank Deal as Skip. In [...]
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- 6/25/2014
- by Alfonso Espina
- UpandComers
Gage Golightly (Teen Wolf, Ringer) has been cast as a regular in Amazon Studios’ comedy pilot Red Oaks, exec produced by Steven Soderbergh and exec produced/directed by David Gordon Green. Set in summer 1985, Red Oaks centers on 20-year-old David Myers, who takes a job as an assistant tennis pro at the predominantly Jewish Red Oaks country club in New Jersey and tries to figure out what kind of life he wants to lead. Golightly, repped by Resolution and Industry Entertainment, will play Karen, David’s girlfriend and co-worker at Red Oaks Country Club. Related: 2014 Amazon Studios Pilots Cold Case alum Thom Barry has joined TNT’s drama series Perception as a recurring. The actor, repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Prestige Talent Agency, will play Special Agent In Charge William Parsons, the skeptical and no-nonsense special agent in command of the Chicago FBI office and Kate Moretti’s (Rachel Leigh Cook) boss.
- 6/7/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
The Listener co-star Ennis Esmer has been cast in Amazon Studios’ single-camera comedy pilot Red Oaks, exec produced by Steven Soderbergh and exec produced/directed by David Gordon Green. Set in the summer of 1985, Red Oaks centers on 20-year-old David Myers who takes a job as an assistant tennis pro at the predominantly Jewish Red Oaks country club in New Jersey and tries to figure out what kind of life he wants to lead. Esmer will play Nash, the roguish and mischievous head tennis instructor who teaches David the ins and outs of country club life. Canadian Esmer, repped by Berwick & Kovacik and The Characters Talent Agency, recurred on the CTV/CW series The L.A. Complex. Minni Jo Mazzola has been cast in ABC Family drama pilot Stitchers. Written by Jeffrey A. Schechter, Stitchers follows a young woman recruited into a covert government agency to be “stitched” into the minds of the recently deceased,...
- 6/5/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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