http://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor.aspxThe Remote Control: Boxing clever about the world of TV with the latest TV news, TV reviews and TV gossip.http://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=113a4bb6-8b2a-41f6-a0c7-cc6403e0f9cdEmma Roberts takes a look at Channel 4's outrageous new show, Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:08:25 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3113a4bb6-8b2a-41f6-a0c7-cc6403e0f9cdBlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA512012-05-15T15:41:29.42To most people, rinsing is something you do with clothes, hair or dishes. But for the three stars of Channel 4’s controversially named Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys, it’s something they do to men on a regular basis. And they don’t work in a hair salon.   The show explores what Channel 4 has called, ‘the phenomenon of rinsing’.   Explanation? Well, it's when a woman uses her looks and charms to exploit men and obtain money and gifts.   Yikes. I'm not sure why a ‘rinser’ would want to go on national television to parade their morally questionable hobby, but Channel 4 has managed to find three women who are happy to do just that.   The show follows the exploits of Liverpudlian Jeanette Worthington, Danica Thrall, born in Derbyshire, and Nottingham's Hollie Capper, as they attempt to charm men into buying them things. That’s one way to survive a recession! The girls are often spotted in the country’s hottest night spots. In addition, they are invited to the most exclusive parties where they are, more often than not, surrounded by a group of eager blokes.   However, the ladies on the show are adamant that they never have sex with the men. Instead they claim that they are always ‘just friends’ with the guys they pursue. I can’t imagine why guys who spend hundreds on these women would be happy with having the ‘just friends’ stamp forced on them. Then again, maybe they enjoy wining and dining hot women for fun? When they’re not hunting rich men, the girls spend their time preening themselves to look as appealing as possible to the opposite sex. No dab of lip gloss and a quick once-over with a hairbrush for these ladies; looking good is big business – they never leave the house without a full mask of make-up! People are already talking about the show, and I can see why. I've seen the trailer and I'm intrigued. You can meet the 'rinsers' below...   Jeanette:   Hollie:   Danica:     Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys will be shown on Tuesday 15 May on Channel 4 at 22:00.whats this munter corner.......those ugly cu.ts ought to get a rebate........they couldnt give it away....BlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=d7c75c30-bc05-4cd0-a7c8-e13cdfff544eMSN TV video of the dayMon, 14 May 2012 22:55:23 -0700Ents Ed5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3d7c75c30-bc05-4cd0-a7c8-e13cdfff544eBlogArticleA4A01E77250FFC0F662012-05-14T15:55:51.74Cat Deeley has made a big name for herself across the pond as the host of So You Think You Can Dance? on the Fox network.    Little wonder she's been snapped up for The Choice, the broadcaster's new celebrity dating series airing from 7 June.   A televisual amalgam of singing talent show The Voice and perennial fave The Bachelor, The Choice looks like being the juiciest guilty pleasure this summer.   So, who are the celebrities taking part? And how does it work? Check out the trailer.   And let's hope this show makes it across the Atlantic; it looks sooooo bad, it's bound to be a goodie.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterUnreality TV strikes again, just when you think there are no more twists to a dead format. Thrush TV as I call it (...... its truly irritating) just goes on and on, why are the various TV companies so determined??? Its cheap and tacky, serves no real purpose and provides nothing more than an electronic sedative. We don't watch TV much anymore and shows like this are primarily the reason. Whingeing on here is more entertaining in 2 minutes than an hour of meaningless dribble YAWNBlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=a3a289df-5b4b-427d-bfcc-7361cba5963eEmma Roberts looks at the news that Sex And The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker and movie star Kate Hudson are the set to star in the fourth series of Glee.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:03:22 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3a3a289df-5b4b-427d-bfcc-7361cba5963eBlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA232012-05-14T14:25:12.123We’re suckers for good television cameos and the makers of Glee have always been very generous when it comes to serving up glitzy celebrity appearances on their show. We’ve seen Britney Spears, Ricky Martin and even a surprisingly impressive Gwyneth Paltrow strut their stuff on the musical show and now, we can expect Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson to pop up on the upcoming fourth series. We can only imagine SJP singing about stilettos and her designer wardrobe – it’s almost as exciting as a Sex And The City musical (which we hope will still happen one day!) The news that Kate Hudson is set to appear on the show has also got our eyebrows suitably raised and we reckon she’s going to fit right in with the Gleeks. Still, we can’t help but remember her (intentionally) dire performance of You’re So Vain in the movie How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days... We’re not just talking about 5-second cameos though – it has been confirmed that Kate will be appearing in  seven episodes in the fourth series and SJP is also set to appear in a number of episodes. Fox boss Kevin Reilly, broke the exciting Glee news earlier today in the States and he also revealed that the fourth series of the show will take place in a performing arts school in New York. The action in the fourth series will follow a handful of graduating seniors as they pursue their dreams of stage fame in the Big Apple. Don’t fret McKinley High fans though – Kevin also revealed that, as well as in New York, the show will also follow a group of new students who join the Ohio-based school. Eek – we can’t wait to be introduced to some more Gleeks, although we’re also happy that we’ll still be able to follow the stories of the characters that we have grown to know and love. Are you excited about Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson appearing in Glee? Leave your comments in the box below!Parker is a scary looking woman and is just not believable when playing a romantic lead role.  Her co-stars in Sex in the City are much better sexier than she is!BlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=8ba9b9cb-cdf3-4149-96b7-1db998e754f4News and gossip from the world of TVWed, 09 May 2012 03:53:02 -0700Ents Ed5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a38ba9b9cb-cdf3-4149-96b7-1db998e754f4BlogArticleA4A01E77250FFC0F012012-05-09T11:03:01.633From the Emmy award-winning executive producers of 24, this contemporary thriller - starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin and David Harewood - was watched live by an average of nearly 2.5m viewers each week.   Clearly, Homeland enthralled its audience even if some were left disappointed by the finale.   The second season airs in the US on cable channel Showtime from 30 September. What's more, Channel 4 has confirmed its return (so no, it hasn't been nabbed by Sky... yet?) so why not get in the mood by checking out this early teaser trailer. If you desperately need a Homeland fix, Gideon Raff's Israeli TV series Prisoners of War - aka Hatufim, the inspiration for the American series - airs on Sky Arts from 10 May.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterFrom the Emmy award-winning executive producers of 24, this contemporary thriller - starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin and David Harewood - was watched live by an average of nearly 2.5m viewers each week.   Clearly, Homeland enthralled its audience even if some were left disappointed by the finale.   The second season airs in the US on cable channel Showtime from 30 September. What's more, Channel 4 has confirmed its return (so no, it hasn't been nabbed by Sky... yet?) so why not get in the mood by checking out this early teaser trailer. If you desperately need a Homeland fix, Gideon Raff's Israeli TV series Prisoners of War - aka Hatufim, the inspiration for the American series - airs on Sky Arts from 10 May.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVReality TVGossipFilmSoapshttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=3919f86d-72b6-4f4b-b6b2-c7f89497aa34Emma Roberts has a look at the Glee cast singing One Direction's What Makes You BeautifulSun, 06 May 2012 01:55:45 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a33919f86d-72b6-4f4b-b6b2-c7f89497aa34BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA412012-05-04T13:04:24.483It was only a matter of time before the Gleeks got their pop-loving hands on One Direction. These days, it seems you’ve only made it in the music industry if you’ve been covered by the Glee gang. The British boy band are the latest musical act to feature on the show. I can’t say that I’m surprised – after all, One Direction’s debut single, What Makes You Beautiful, was such a stateside hit, we were counting down the days before the creator of Glee, Ryan Murphy, got his mitts on it. The New Directions perform a cover of the song in next week’s episode called Prom-A-Saurus, which first airs in the US on May 8, two days before its broadcast on Sky1 in the UK. The episode sees the Glee gang getting ready for senior prom, while the nominations for prom king and queen cause tensions in the group... something tells us Rachel is fighting to be prom queen! But what’s the Glee cover actually like? Well, you can watch the video from Sky below:   One Direction themselves are thrilled to be given the Glee treatment – member Niall Horan said: "To have a song in Glee is just fantastic. We're all big fans of the show and are so excited they chose 'What Makes You Beautiful' for an episode." Let’s hope One Direction are happy with the version, unlike Australian singer Gotye who was also recently covered in the show. Gotye told his local paper, The Sunday Mail, that the Glee cover of his song Somebody That I Used To Know was "dry" and that it sounded "like it's playing to you from a cardboard box." He went on to describe portions of the tune as "dinky and wrong." I reckon the Glee cover of One Direction is rather good (the fact that it is sung by four of the hottest guys in the show probably helped!) but, I think it’s only a matter of time before the real One Direction land a cameo on the show!OMD I LUV ONE DIRECTION NDDDDDDDDDD I LUV GLEEE OMFD SO MEBlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=fcd57c47-9555-4a81-b893-d14755f0cefaEmma Roberts takes a look at the new video and poster for the 5th series of HBO's True Blood.Fri, 11 May 2012 02:48:49 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3fcd57c47-9555-4a81-b893-d14755f0cefaBlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA13142012-05-03T09:15:22.46WARNING! Spoiler alert – if you’re not up-to-date with True Blood, you will come across some spoilers in this blog entry! Don’t get me wrong, ever since the first episode of HBO’s True Blood hit our unsuspecting screens, it’s been my own personal V – I’ve been hooked. But, the fourth series of the drama, which stars real-life lovers Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, left me feeling slightly underwhelmed. I don’t know if it was the fact that once tough-as-nails vampire Eric Northman turned into a complete puppy dog or that Sookie Stackhouse’s ex-lover Bill Compton had a go at being a politician – but, something from the fourth series of the show was definitely missing. Will HBO be able to find the mystery ingredient in time for the fifth series? Well, despite my disappointment at HBO’s fourth serving of the show, I can’t deny that I’m still hungry for more, and being the little teases that they are, HBO have whet my appetite by releasing a new teaser poster and clip. They spoil us! The poster shows a vampire crying (a tell-tale sign of a vamp is that they cry blood, don’t you know?), with the words ‘Don’t cry, it’s back’ written beneath the weeping vampire. Lucky True Blood fans in The States only have to wait to June to get their next True Blood fix, whereas in the UK the show is set to return to FX in the Autumn. But, if you can’t wait that long to see what’s going down in Bon Temps, check out the latest behind the scenes video clip from series 5 below!       Yikes, it seems that Pam has got herself in a dangerous situation, as her maker Eric (who is now madly in love with Sookie) is torturing her for information! At the end of series four, we saw that the infamous vampire big-bad, Russell Edgington, had escaped from the concrete grave that he was buried in at the end of series 3 – which is seriously bad news for Eric and Bill, not to mention Sookie. Series 5 of the show will also see new faces join the cast, including Law & Order Special Victims Unit actor, Christopher Meloni – I can’t wait to see what his character Roman brings to the show. Are you excited for the fifth series of True Blood? Leave your comments in the box below...its the best series thats ever been put on tv i carnt wait .... best regards markosBlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=4f046688-6c50-449e-a1aa-38d56f29f619News and gossip from the world of TVTue, 01 May 2012 04:21:40 -0700Ents Ed5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a34f046688-6c50-449e-a1aa-38d56f29f619BlogArticleA4A01E77250FFC0F012012-05-01T13:24:32.7Another quality HBO drama heads to Sky Atlantic later this year. Created by, and starring, filmmaker Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture), and co-executive produced by Judd Apatow (Bridesmaids, Knocked Up), Girls will be the next big thing to watch.   The show has attracted notable critical acclaim across the pond; US critic Jace Lacob of The Daily Beast hails it as: "the best new tv show of 2012".   The Hollywood Reporter called it a: "brilliant gem" and New York Magazine declared it "remarkably poignant".   The series takes a biting look at the lives of a group of New York girls – Hannah (creator Lena Dunham), Marnie, Jessa and Shoshanna.   They're in their early 20s and still not sure what they want – from boys, from each other, from themselves - as HBO's inside look below illustrates. While it's tempting to view - and possibly dismiss - Girls as another Sex and the City, that would be horrendously myopic. Yes, both shows have four women, New York City and HBO in common, but that's about it as you'll see later this year.  Girls will air this September exclusively on Sky Atlantic HD.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterAnother quality HBO drama heads to Sky Atlantic later this year. Created by, and starring, filmmaker Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture), and co-executive produced by Judd Apatow (Bridesmaids, Knocked Up), Girls will be the next big thing to watch.   The show has attracted notable critical acclaim across the pond; US critic Jace Lacob of The Daily Beast hails it as: "the best new tv show of 2012".   The Hollywood Reporter called it a: "brilliant gem" and New York Magazine declared it "remarkably poignant".   The series takes a biting look at the lives of a group of New York girls – Hannah (creator Lena Dunham), Marnie, Jessa and Shoshanna.   They're in their early 20s and still not sure what they want – from boys, from each other, from themselves - as HBO's inside look below illustrates. While it's tempting to view - and possibly dismiss - Girls as another Sex and the City, that would be horrendously myopic. Yes, both shows have four women, New York City and HBO in common, but that's about it as you'll see later this year.  Girls will air this September exclusively on Sky Atlantic HD.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVReality TVSoapshttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=4625b5d5-837c-466b-a11b-53c759f90fdeWhy EVERYONE's talking about Homeland by guest blogger Kerri-Ann RoperMon, 30 Apr 2012 10:30:42 -0700Kerri-Ann Roper5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a34625b5d5-837c-466b-a11b-53c759f90fdeBlogArticleEC8C3F566C28ACA0972012-04-30T11:29:17.5It's been building up for weeks now, but last night's episode of Homeland was nothing short of explosive. So, before I waffled on any longer, I have to say - there are spoilers in this blog, so if you haven't watched the show yet, you may not want to read further...     If, however, like us here on MSN TV, you're slightly besotted with Homeland, read on and be sure to tell us what you think in our comments below.   First off, in the wake of last week's explosion, an unhinged Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) was nothing short of sublime. Her acting rose a notch (if that's possible), creating what I think is the perfect accompaniment to the speeding up of the storyline ahead of next week's episode.   We also got to see more of Brody's (Damian Lewis) layers peeled back. Now that we know where his allegiance lies (ahem), I'm on tenterhooks to see where the writers take his character.   I hate to be a killjoy, but we do know the second season is being filmed so just where and how last night's 'vest' will be used, is going to be interesting. If it even gets used at all...   This brings me back to initial thoughts on Brody. As the quintessential anti-hero, there are moments where I like him, and then there are moments where I can't stand him - as in, by the end of last night's instalment. I guess that's the point though, and it's a demonstration of the genius of Homeland's showrunners Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa.   I love that the political storyline doesn't override the other various storylines of the characters for the moment. I'm guessing with the second series, we'll probably get more political goings-on, especially if Brody is voted in, which again, you presume he will be.   My ever-growing suspicion (which is based on no proof at all!) is that Carrie's come dangerously close to not only exposing Brody, but another big player we haven't yet met...   What do you want to see happening? And what are your thoughts on the show? Tell us below.   Kerri, MSN senior editor   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterSomeone...!!! That you are certainly are not!!!!BlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=5640f188-99bf-4873-958e-201a72bf38c2MSN TV's five television highlightsSun, 29 Apr 2012 14:49:23 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a35640f188-99bf-4873-958e-201a72bf38c2BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA012012-04-29T23:16:26.22So much television, so little time. We try and make your telly watching a little easier with our handy hints as to what to watch.   Silent Witness, Mon 30 Apr, 21:00 - 22:00 on BBC1 Last week, the BBC apologised after brutal scenes in the popular forensic drama prompted nearly 500 complaints. To be honest, it was pretty grim, but I'm glad the BBC didn't censor the controversial scenes.   This week, the team delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding Eve's death. Leo confronts the girl's mother and comes close to what actually happened the night before her daughter died, while Harry and Nikki track down the nun who performed the exorcism - and are shocked by what they find.    Mad Men, Tue 1 May, 21:00 - 22:00 on Sky Atlantic * AMC trailer below relates to this week's Sky Atlantic episode This superb drama set in the world of 1960s American advertising continues. Don Draper and his colleagues at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce continue to fight for their fledgling company's future. However, while the world outside undergoes rapid cultural and social change, pressures at work and at home leave them struggling to keep up.   The Apprentice, Wed 2 May, 21:00 - 22:00 on BBC1  This week, the teams must each spend £150 on wholesale goods and try to sell them on for a profit in Essex. The trailer below shows team Phoenix at work. Setting up in markets and shopping centres with mops, MP3 players, fake tans and false eyelashes, they must push their products hard and reinvest in the best sellers. Lord Sugar is waiting to be impressed.   I still love The Apprentice, but I'll be the first to admit that this series hasn't quite hit the heights yet; it's lacking big characters to take episodes by the scruff of the neck. That it remains watchable is a testament to its solid foundations, and the indomitable Lord Sugar.   The Bridge, Sat 5 May, 21:00 - 23:00 on BBC4 Another heart-stopping Scandinavian crime drama. This week, the murderer uses schizophrenics to commit violent crimes. Police officers who beat a man to death are found innocent.   * At the time of publish, trailers/clips for this week's episodes weren't available. The preview trailer below does give a flavour of what to expect if you tune in, but bear in mind it was intended for pre-publicity. In this week's instalment, Saga and Martin hope a teenage runaway could prove to be the witness who gives them a vital break in the case. I am hooked on this Scandinavian crime drama, which is in Danish and Swedish, and stars Sofia Helin and Kim Bodnia. Swedish detective Saga Noren (played by Sofia Helin) is intriguing; cold and dispassionate, she's as much of an enigma as the criminals she hunts. Maybe even more so...   Homeland, Sun 6 May, 21:00 - 22:45 on Channel 4 This is it, ladies and gents. The last episode of season one. Brody makes his final preparations to die for his country, claiming the vice-president is a domestic threat to the US.   * Showtime trailer below relates to this week's Channel 4 episode. Please note it contains rather fruity language. Fellow marine Walker is setting up his rifle across the road from where the policy summit is taking place. Carrie is confined to bed after her betrayal and sacking - but when she finally realises what is happening, she convinces Virgil to drive her to the scene, hoping she won't be too late.   Get ready to chew your nails down to the cuticles in this feature-length conclusion of the thriller, starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, Mandy Patinkin and David Harewood.    Homeland is one US import enjoying critical and commercial success in the UK;. Channel 4 must be dead chuffed. Season two will air soon - let's hope it continues to be free-to-air.   So that's me. What are you planning to watch this week? Let us know by sharing your faves comment.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterSo much television, so little time. We try and make your telly watching a little easier with our handy hints as to what to watch.   Silent Witness, Mon 30 Apr, 21:00 - 22:00 on BBC1 Last week, the BBC apologised after brutal scenes in the popular forensic drama prompted nearly 500 complaints. To be honest, it was pretty grim, but I'm glad the BBC didn't censor the controversial scenes.   This week, the team delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding Eve's death. Leo confronts the girl's mother and comes close to what actually happened the night before her daughter died, while Harry and Nikki track down the nun who performed the exorcism - and are shocked by what they find.    Mad Men, Tue 1 May, 21:00 - 22:00 on Sky Atlantic * AMC trailer below relates to this week's Sky Atlantic episode This superb drama set in the world of 1960s American advertising continues. Don Draper and his colleagues at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce continue to fight for their fledgling company's future. However, while the world outside undergoes rapid cultural and social change, pressures at work and at home leave them struggling to keep up.   The Apprentice, Wed 2 May, 21:00 - 22:00 on BBC1  This week, the teams must each spend £150 on wholesale goods and try to sell them on for a profit in Essex. The trailer below shows team Phoenix at work. Setting up in markets and shopping centres with mops, MP3 players, fake tans and false eyelashes, they must push their products hard and reinvest in the best sellers. Lord Sugar is waiting to be impressed.   I still love The Apprentice, but I'll be the first to admit that this series hasn't quite hit the heights yet; it's lacking big characters to take episodes by the scruff of the neck. That it remains watchable is a testament to its solid foundations, and the indomitable Lord Sugar.   The Bridge, Sat 5 May, 21:00 - 23:00 on BBC4 Another heart-stopping Scandinavian crime drama. This week, the murderer uses schizophrenics to commit violent crimes. Police officers who beat a man to death are found innocent.   * At the time of publish, trailers/clips for this week's episodes weren't available. The preview trailer below does give a flavour of what to expect if you tune in, but bear in mind it was intended for pre-publicity. In this week's instalment, Saga and Martin hope a teenage runaway could prove to be the witness who gives them a vital break in the case. I am hooked on this Scandinavian crime drama, which is in Danish and Swedish, and stars Sofia Helin and Kim Bodnia. Swedish detective Saga Noren (played by Sofia Helin) is intriguing; cold and dispassionate, she's as much of an enigma as the criminals she hunts. Maybe even more so...   Homeland, Sun 6 May, 21:00 - 22:45 on Channel 4 This is it, ladies and gents. The last episode of season one. Brody makes his final preparations to die for his country, claiming the vice-president is a domestic threat to the US.   * Showtime trailer below relates to this week's Channel 4 episode. Please note it contains rather fruity language. Fellow marine Walker is setting up his rifle across the road from where the policy summit is taking place. Carrie is confined to bed after her betrayal and sacking - but when she finally realises what is happening, she convinces Virgil to drive her to the scene, hoping she won't be too late.   Get ready to chew your nails down to the cuticles in this feature-length conclusion of the thriller, starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, Mandy Patinkin and David Harewood.    Homeland is one US import enjoying critical and commercial success in the UK;. Channel 4 must be dead chuffed. Season two will air soon - let's hope it continues to be free-to-air.   So that's me. What are you planning to watch this week? Let us know by sharing your faves comment.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVReality TVGossipSoapshttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=4ce506fa-93e7-4f26-9c08-ffbd101ad439Channel 4’s new comedy show Very Important People targets AdeleMon, 30 Apr 2012 07:53:16 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a34ce506fa-93e7-4f26-9c08-ffbd101ad439BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA112012-04-26T13:35:41.797by guest blogger Emma Roberts Watching people imitate celebrities tends to be good for a laugh. From watching The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson, to witnessing our mates do their best Lord Sugar impersonations down the pub, it seems we can’t get enough of people taking the mick out of the rich and famous. We could hardly contain our excitement when we found out Channel 4's celebrity impression show, called Very Important People, is set to hit our screens. The weekly show, which sees actors Morgana Robinson and Terry Mynott impersonate celebrities such as Perez Hilton, Natalie Cassidy and Fearne Cotton, looks hilarious – just check out the below video of them doing an impression of Adele. WARNING! THE VIDEO CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE! We were actually quite impressed by the lady’s singing voice in the video (if she’s actually singing!) but what will Adele make of it all? The real-deal is probably too busy writing songs and being fabulously famous to watch the box these days! You can catch Very Important People on Friday 27 April on Channel 4 at 9.30pmWorst. Impression. Show. Ever.   (And that's going some...) They had to create set-ups for most characters that involved explicitly telling you who they actually were. Fail.BlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=aa5db0fd-53fd-469f-9c94-a80d71404b24To celebrate the launch of Channel 4's new reality TV show Hidden Talent, a group of journalists were invited to see if they had a hidden talent.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:40:29 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3aa5db0fd-53fd-469f-9c94-a80d71404b24BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA012012-04-25T14:14:07.473by guest blogger Emma Roberts When it comes to reality TV shows , pretty much every angle has been covered. We’ve seen singers belt out ballads on the X Factor and we’ve seen dog owners parading their proud pooches on Britain’s Got Talent. We’ve even seen Rebecca Loos getting a bit too friendly with a barn yard animal on The Farm. We’ve seen it all. So it’s refreshing that Channel 4 has come up with a new reality TV talent show that could very well blow all of the X Factors and Britain’s Got Talents of the telly world out of the water... After watching the first episode of Channel 4’s new show Hidden Talent, we’re confident that it’s set to be one of the most exciting things to hit our tellies this Spring. To celebrate the launch of the show, we attended an exclusive event where we (humble journalists) were tested to see if we had any hidden talents lurking in our coffee-laden brains. We were joined by three experts from the show, one of which was a former FBI agent, who had been in the service for twenty years! We felt like we were in an episode of Dexter or CSI! Very exciting stuff. You can watch the video of the day here! It was really exciting finding out if we had hidden talents and it turned out I have a natural knack for free diving! Although interesting, I don't think it's a hobby that I will be taking up any time soon - I wouldn't mind being a human lie detector though! Hidden Talent is shown on Tuesdays at 9pm on Channel 4.by guest blogger Emma Roberts When it comes to reality TV shows , pretty much every angle has been covered. We’ve seen singers belt out ballads on the X Factor and we’ve seen dog owners parading their proud pooches on Britain’s Got Talent. We’ve even seen Rebecca Loos getting a bit too friendly with a barn yard animal on The Farm. We’ve seen it all. So it’s refreshing that Channel 4 has come up with a new reality TV talent show that could very well blow all of the X Factors and Britain’s Got Talents of the telly world out of the water... After watching the first episode of Channel 4’s new show Hidden Talent, we’re confident that it’s set to be one of the most exciting things to hit our tellies this Spring. To celebrate the launch of the show, we attended an exclusive event where we (humble journalists) were tested to see if we had any hidden talents lurking in our coffee-laden brains. We were joined by three experts from the show, one of which was a former FBI agent, who had been in the service for twenty years! We felt like we were in an episode of Dexter or CSI! Very exciting stuff. You can watch the video of the day here! It was really exciting finding out if we had hidden talents and it turned out I have a natural knack for free diving! Although interesting, I don't think it's a hobby that I will be taking up any time soon - I wouldn't mind being a human lie detector though! Hidden Talent is shown on Tuesdays at 9pm on Channel 4.BlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=a3cb4654-3899-43bb-8bfb-452db6f42376MSN TV's five must-see television treatsWed, 25 Apr 2012 17:34:17 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3a3cb4654-3899-43bb-8bfb-452db6f42376BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA112012-04-23T07:19:39.163What are you watching on TV in the coming week? I try to catch a wide variety of programmes across terrestrial and multichannel; both good and bad. Here's what's on my telly radar for this week:    Steps: On The Road Again, Mon 23 Apr, 21:00 - 22:00 on Sky Living As the trailer shows, this new series follows pop quintet Steps as they prepare for their comeback tour. For the life of me, I don't get the fascination with Steps; I was probably too busy listening, and clubbing, to real music back then.   However, even I can see why fans are excited about this programme; the band are hitting the road together for the first time in 11 years. Can they still do the routines?   Mad Men, Tue 24 Apr, 21:00 - 22:00 on Sky Atlantic * AMC trailer below relates to this week's Sky Atlantic episode Set in an advertising agency in 1960s New York, this superlative series may not be setting the ratings on fire, but it's sublime television. This week, a particularly difficult pitch tests Peggy and - having already faced rejection from Heinz over her 'bean ballet' concept - she soon starts to question her copywriting abilities.   Very Important People, Fri 27 Apr, 21:30 - 22:00 on Channel 4 If you liked BBC's The Impressions Show with Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson, this new Channel 4 impressions show might be right up your street. Starring Morgana Robinson and Terry Mynott, Very Important People takes a satirical stab at popular culture. So yes, it will poke fun at some well known celebrities including Adele and Gordon Ramsay. In addition, sketches are recorded during the week of transmission to keep the humour as topical as possible.    In the first episode, the legendary 'David Attenborough' examines the fascinating behaviour of comedian 'Frankie Boyle'. Some of the impressions sound pretty spot on from what I've seen. Let's hope the writing is as good.    The Bridge, Sat 28 Apr, 21:00 - 22:00 on BBC4 * At the time of publish, trailer for episode three wasn't available. The preview trailer below does give a flavour of what to expect We Brits can't get enough of Scandinavian crime dramas at the moment. Not that I'm complaining because The Bridge is yet another heart-stopping addition to UK schedules. In this week's instalment, the killer's next brutal act results in the deaths of several homeless people in Copenhagen, supposedly to highlight how easily people can fall through the cracks in Danish society. The Bridge is in Danish and Swedish, and stars Sofia Helin and Kim Bodnia.   Homeland, Sun 29 Apr, 21:00 - 22:05 on Channel 4 * Showtime trailer below relates to this week's Channel 4 episode. Please note it contains rather fruity language I've been banging on about Homeland for ages now. So pleased to see this US import enjoying critical and commercial success in the UK;. Channel 4 must be chuffed to bits (and looking over their shoulders in case Sky homes in). This week, Carrie ends up in hospital in the wake of the explosion that killed Al-Zahrani in Washington.   When Saul comes to retrieve her, he finds the unstable agent postulating frantically about Abu Nazir, but realises her chaotic theories have merit. Kudos to Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin and Damian Lewis for top-notch performances.   So that's me. What are you planning to watch this week? Let us know by sharing your faves comment.   MSN TV editor Coops   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterAm I alone being pissed off paying for channels that have been showing the same programs for years. How can we sink these companies? I'm pretty technically rubbish but plase can  someone start a movement on behalf of the paying public to do this!!BlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVGossipSoapshttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=a976a3df-bc16-4fa0-ab0a-d00c178aeff1News and gossip from the world of TVFri, 20 Apr 2012 17:59:49 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3a976a3df-bc16-4fa0-ab0a-d00c178aeff1BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA992012-04-20T13:14:31.747Fresh from Saturday Night Glee-ver (their nod to Saturday Night Fever), the Glee cast turn their attention to the late, great Whitney Houston.   In an episode entitled Dance With Somebody, the diva's classic How Will I Know? has been given the Glee treatment, but as an a capella. The tribute also includes Whitney hits Saving All My Love For You, Dance With Somebody and I Have Nothing.   Watch Mercedes (Amber Riley), Rachel (Lea Michele), Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Santana (Naya Rivera) tackle How Will I Know? in the clip below. The episode airs this coming Thursday at 9pm on Sky1. Did the Glee cast do this classic justice? Share your views by leaving a comment.   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on Twitterold guy//  young heart,,,BlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVFilmhttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=20c14ded-7987-49c9-849f-3f060eba0f0eMSN TV's video of the day Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:04:53 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a320c14ded-7987-49c9-849f-3f060eba0f0eBlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA012012-04-20T12:20:21.803When Channel 4 commissioned My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, little did they know they had created a monster. A ratings monster. A phenomenon. Its success had broadcasters far and wide scrambling for facsimiles.   And not just in the UK.   An estimated one million Travellers live in the US so, with the UK incarnation proving a hit on TLC, the cable network will launch their own version; My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding airs on 29 April. UK viewers, you won't miss out; the series will air on Discovery Real Time from 9 May.   But - being American - their version has far surpassed ours for eye-popping moments. Take a look at this catfight to end all catfights from a gypsy wedding in West Virginia. US entertainment website TMZ describes this as: "the craziest boob-exposing eye-gouging catfight of all time!" ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterWhen Channel 4 commissioned My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, little did they know they had created a monster. A ratings monster. A phenomenon. Its success had broadcasters far and wide scrambling for facsimiles.   And not just in the UK.   An estimated one million Travellers live in the US so, with the UK incarnation proving a hit on TLC, the cable network will launch their own version; My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding airs on 29 April. UK viewers, you won't miss out; the series will air on Discovery Real Time from 9 May.   But - being American - their version has far surpassed ours for eye-popping moments. Take a look at this catfight to end all catfights from a gypsy wedding in West Virginia. US entertainment website TMZ describes this as: "the craziest boob-exposing eye-gouging catfight of all time!" ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVReality TVGossipSoapshttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=b3ebf651-fee5-437a-a6c0-c8ab51413446News and gossip from the world of TVSat, 31 Mar 2012 11:19:09 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3b3ebf651-fee5-437a-a6c0-c8ab51413446BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA832012-03-28T13:29:35.93Brian Belo is suing ITV and LimePictures over The Only Way Is Essex; he claims he first came up with the idea for the hugely successful reality soap. The 2007 Big Brother winner has lodged a High Court writ to stop TOWIE airing until the legal resolution of the matter. Brian claims he developed and presented a pilot called Totally Essex; it features four future TOWIE stars in Mark Wright, Amy Childs, Sam Faiers and Kirk Norcross. The Big Brother star, who is also from Essex, alleges that ITV and production team LimePictures imitated the concept and format for Totally Essex, which was created by Brian and co-claimants Sassy Films and Massive TV. Totally Essex Brian claims he was later offered £2,500 for the rights to his show. The writ alleges breaches of copyright and confidence. However, in a joint statement ITV and LimePictures deny the allegations. They insist: "The Only Way is Essex is an original concept created and developed by an award-winning team at LimePictures. Brian Belo's claim against Lime and ITV is totally without foundation and will be vigorously defended. The creative team at Lime Pictures is very proud of TOWIE and the notion that it was not entirely their own work is a serious allegation which is completely refuted." The Only Way Is Essex - official trailer Brian Belo is hoping to be awarded £4 million if his legal action succeeds. The fifth series of The Only Way Is Essex is slated for a return on 15 April. ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterSo Brian Bellend thought this show up 5 years ago,,and just thought of it now? sums up his brain dosent itBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVReality TVGossiphttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=bd718d17-dd94-4c01-8b84-262e900c6109News and gossip from the world of TVThu, 15 Mar 2012 15:25:53 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3bd718d17-dd94-4c01-8b84-262e900c6109BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA112012-03-14T23:57:15.03Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV1 on 24 March at 8pm. Judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams have filmed a glossy - and hilariously over-the-top - new trailer as part of the promotional push for the new series.   The quartet come together to complete a mission for Queen and country. In the new trailer, each of the judges is seen going about their supposed daily lives. They then receive a mystery call summoning them to a secret mission. A show spokeswoman said the trailer was designed to "reflect a national mood of patriotism" ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations. Watch the trailer below. The new series of BGT is to go up against BBC1's The Voice UK when they both start on 24 March.   ● Follow MSN Entertainment on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on TwitterI am shocked that Amanda Holden is even coming back on our tv screens after the year she has had.After a miscarraige and going through such a bad birth of her new child,there is now way on this earth that I would want to be back working so soon.I would be counting my blessings and be with that child for a long time before I even considered returning to work.It's not that she needs the money is it.? ShamefullBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVReality TVhttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=da9e13ce-12d7-4919-a86e-317d0d2a1d62A trailer has been released of Oprah Winfrey interviewing Bobbi Kristina Brown, in her first interview since her mother Whitney Houston passed away. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:07:35 -0800Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3da9e13ce-12d7-4919-a86e-317d0d2a1d62BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA652012-03-07T11:18:10.093She's been at the centre of one of the most shocking news stories of the decade and 18-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown looked visibly upset when she was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey about the death of her mother, Whitney Houston. A teaser trailer of the interview was recently released in the US and the full interview is set to be broadcast on Oprah's show, Oprah's Next Chapter on 11 March in the States. You can watch the trailer below:   The trailer shows Oprah comforting Bobbi Kristina and giving her a hug and the US TV network behind the show has said: "Bobbi Kristina shares personal memories of her mom and how she would like the iconic superstar to be remembered." We have a feeling it's going to make emotional viewing!   The show will also see Oprah speak to Whitney Houston's sister-in-law and manager Patricia Houston, and brother Gary Houston. Oprah and Whitney Houston were good friends and the chat show star attended the singer's funeral in Newark last month with her family. We'll be watching this space to see when we can see the full interview over in the UK.What interview not available in England  where Whitneys  loyal fans areBlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=ea625d39-3cbb-4106-85e4-fc402bf43c3cGet the first look at BBC's new television talent show, The Voice UK.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:40:03 -0800Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3ea625d39-3cbb-4106-85e4-fc402bf43c3cBlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA012012-03-06T15:40:03.44By guest blogger Emma Roberts We’ll be honest – TV trailers rarely get us that excited. Sure, some adverts can rouse our curiosity, but not many TV trailers tend to fill us with anticipation. Until now that is. Yes, the new trailer for BBC’s answer to The X Factor, The Voice UK, has just hit the web and, after watching it, we can’t wait for the show to hit our screens at the end of the month. You can watch it for yourselves below.   Featuring the show’s ‘coaches’ Jessie J, will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue, the teaser trailer (which only lasts forty seconds!) shows the glammed-up coaches making their way to their seats and then sitting through an impressive audition. The celebrity coaches all look fantastic in the trailer (check out Jessie J’s amazing outfit) and we’re eager to see how they get along on the show. We doubt they’ll be any X Factor-esque catfights though, but maybe it’s too early to tell! The Voice UK, which is already a huge show in the States, has a different format from traditional talent shows in that the first round of the competition is performed with the judges not actually seeing the act. It's only when a coach decides they like the voice of an artist that they get to see what they look like, by turning around in their fancy-looking chairs. Once each coach has ten competitors, the show then moves into a battle stage where contestants compete in an effort to make it to the live finals. Bring on March 24 when the show is set to hit our screens! The Voice UK: Meet the starsBy guest blogger Emma Roberts We’ll be honest – TV trailers rarely get us that excited. Sure, some adverts can rouse our curiosity, but not many TV trailers tend to fill us with anticipation. Until now that is. Yes, the new trailer for BBC’s answer to The X Factor, The Voice UK, has just hit the web and, after watching it, we can’t wait for the show to hit our screens at the end of the month. You can watch it for yourselves below.   Featuring the show’s ‘coaches’ Jessie J, will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue, the teaser trailer (which only lasts forty seconds!) shows the glammed-up coaches making their way to their seats and then sitting through an impressive audition. The celebrity coaches all look fantastic in the trailer (check out Jessie J’s amazing outfit) and we’re eager to see how they get along on the show. We doubt they’ll be any X Factor-esque catfights though, but maybe it’s too early to tell! The Voice UK, which is already a huge show in the States, has a different format from traditional talent shows in that the first round of the competition is performed with the judges not actually seeing the act. It's only when a coach decides they like the voice of an artist that they get to see what they look like, by turning around in their fancy-looking chairs. Once each coach has ten competitors, the show then moves into a battle stage where contestants compete in an effort to make it to the live finals. Bring on March 24 when the show is set to hit our screens! The Voice UK: Meet the starsBlogArticlehttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=e65c3725-6474-4f01-aa46-d5f9904cb3b6News and gossip from the world of TVSat, 25 Feb 2012 18:41:00 -0800Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a3e65c3725-6474-4f01-aa46-d5f9904cb3b6BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA24222012-02-25T17:06:38.46Darius Campbell, arguably still best known for that excruciating Britney Spears/Baby One More Time Popstars audition when he was Darius Danesh, is having the last laugh.   As if coming third on Pop Idol and becoming a West End star wasn't enough, he has won a talent show (Popstar To Operastar), and is now set for stardom on the other side of the pond after landing a key role in a US pilot. The pilot - entitled Beast and set to be broadcast on ABC - is loosely based on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale with the Scottish actor and singer cast as Shiro, a "beastly" bodyguard who forms a bond with a princess named Grace.   Beast is not to be confused with another Beauty and the Beast production being filmed for America's CW network; the latter is a direct reboot of the 1980s TV series which starred Terminator's Linda Hamilton and Sons of Anarchy's Ron Perlman.   Darius rose to fame after his infamous Popstars audition, he then appeared on ITV1’s Pop Idol. Debut single Colourblind went straight into the charts at number one, and was followed by more hits.   The Scot has enjoyed a fruitful career, establishing himself as a popular West End leading man in the likes of Chicago, Guys and Dolls and Gone with the Wind. Now that America has come calling, who knows what's next for the man whose Britney audition still features on just about every list-based TV countdown show.   So will Darius Campbell become the next Hugh Laurie and make it as a big TV star in the US? Share your view by leaving a comment.   ● Follow MSN TV on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on Twitter: coops_tvPAUL HARMAN   my best guess is that this msn blog was getting on someone importants'  nerves and they have been bunged to slim it down,,you are quite right,,nothing except media twaddle is all we are entrusted with nowBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVGossiphttp://tv.uk.msn.com/blog/editor-blogpost.aspx?post=4deed41c-2f1d-4731-be37-b551ba7fd6a7News and gossip from the world of TVSat, 17 Mar 2012 05:56:33 -0700Lorna Coops5f430e74-bedb-43ee-8f92-74ef01b729a34deed41c-2f1d-4731-be37-b551ba7fd6a7BlogArticle2CDB0D9CD523B3CA49482012-02-21T12:01:50.653When news broke that US network ABC had given the green light for a pilot of Only Fools and Horses, some MSN users were incredulous. Others were apoplectic.   But the project is going ahead with American actor John Leguizamo cast as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter.   The Columbian-born comedian and dramatic actor has a list of credits as long as your arm, including: Carlito's Way (alongside Al Pacino), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (in which he starred with the late Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes), and Romeo + Juliet (where he was a particularly ferocious Tybalt to Leonardo DiCaprio's Romeo and Claire Danes' Juliet). I love the description of Del Boy by US media publication, Deadline: "An overly confident bon vivant and con artist who trades cr*p out of the back of his car, cheerful and oblivious to the fact that he is a lowlife scamster." Well, that's one way of putting it.   The American version will be helmed by Steven Cragg (director of the likes of Desperate Housewives and Boston Legal, producer of Doogie Howser, MD) and Brian Bradley (producer of US comedy import, Happy Endings).   Americans have remade numerous British shows over the years, but with varying results. Till Death US Do Part and Man About The House were successfully reinvented as All In The Family and Three's Company. More recently, Queer As Folk, Being Human and The Office have also made the cut on the other side of the pond. However, Prime Suspect, Coupling and Skins (to name a few) were abject disasters. Let's hope that fate doesn't befall the US version of Only Fools and Horses.   What do you think of the casting decision? Will John Leguizamo make a good Derek Trotter? Let us know your views by sharing a comment. ● Follow MSN TV on Twitter   ● Follow the TV editor on Twitter: coops_tvlets hope it has the grit and the humour balance and then lets take it on its own merits,  it will be very loosely based on the original due to the location  so needs to be looked at separately rather  than compared.dont  bum it until you see it, who knows we may all be pleasantly surprisedBlogArticleEntertainmentCelebrityTVGossip