TELLY AND FILM GUIDE

The end

2010-02-07T10:52:00.000-08:00

Ok ive been mulling over this for a while and im leaving blogger.I will leave TAFG and Simply sci fi and close them in a few days if i havent changed my mind.I will still be on blogger and will continue to visit all your blogs especically Nebula One, Whoviavortrex and Doctor Who Time Vortex. I will be back on blogger in the future probibly but not with these blogs.Thanks to all that have helped over the few months.
Square eyes :)

A few corrie spoliers for you....

2010-02-05T08:09:00.000-08:00

Tony Gordon will be back! Kim Crowther (Producer) "It'll be in the spring, around May. We'll see that while he's been locked up he's gone through quite a lot psychologically. Has he had a breakdown in the period since we last saw him? He's certainly got a plan again. He doesn't settle for things when he's not in control of them so you put Tony Gordon in a corner and he comes out with a plan."

Details of Molvin affair.Kim Crowther:"There are so many twists and turns in this story and we don't pull any punches, it is very exciting and there are massive repercussions! Well, if Molly were to think she might be pregnant since splitting with Tyrone, how would she feel about that? And where would that take all of the key players in their current situation? That's something we explore."

Lesbian story for Sian and Sophie.Kim Crowther:"Well, the story of Sophie's sexuality is a big and ongoing story which starts properly in April but will develop over the rest of the year. This is not something we deal with lightly and I just want to add that she remains a Christian throughout, too." What will Rosie have to say!

PS Rita lovers will be glad that shes back and the press office have said that Barabara Knox who plays her will not be leaving as rumoured.Gail McIntyre will also play a big part in this years 50th anniversary story and a funeral for Blanche will be held with the return of killer Tracy!

Trailer zone: Iron Man 2

2010-02-03T09:33:00.000-08:00

TV history: 1994

2010-02-02T13:12:00.000-08:00

1994 hey what a year! The National lottery was launched here in Blighty the worlds first Satallite channel waas launched,the channel tunnel opened, The Lion King made cinema visiters shed a tear and Lisa Presely Married Michael Jackson. I dont remember any of this because i was 0 years old at the time. Anyway heres the important stuff TV!!!

DEBUTS
Babylon 5-The Sci Fi series made its debut and continued to run for 5 seasons.

Room 101- The comedy show where guests chat with Paul merton about the things they loathe aired on BB2

TOTP2- The music show with classic songs made its first appearance this year.
Friends- Hard to belive isnt it 1994 was the year Friends started.Imagine life without Friends!
SMart-The art show that inspired us to get out the sticky back plastic and paintbrushes aired on BBC1.
Ready Steady Cook- Fern Britton hosted this coooking show before Ainsley in 1994 when it started.

ENDED

Rugrats-Yes the show about talking babies which i loved and secretly still do finished.It returned in 97 though

Jim'll Fix it-"Hows about that then" Jimmy Saville did his last fix in 94.

DEATHS

John Candy, comedian and actor

Richard M. Nixon, 37th President of the United States

Roy Castle, Presenter and Doctor Who actor (Thanks Nebula!)

Peter Cushing.

TV history month begins!

2010-02-02T12:52:00.000-08:00

Yes it starts now! There will be a post with details of a years TV and moemorable moments starting with 1994 and ending with 2009.Also there will be other special posts and polls as usual enjoy!

The end of Comedy month

2010-01-31T05:21:00.000-08:00

So its finally here the last day on January. On the second of January comedy month launched (well the first was kind of hi-jacked by David Tennant) ans since then TAFG has featured all kinds of comedy related posts, polls and videos.Next to come is TV history Month and this blog will be covering 1994 (when baby Square eyes entered this world) to 2009. Goodbye Comedy month you were brilliant (well it was ok).

My Favourite TV comedy shows

2010-01-31T05:12:00.000-08:00

Dinnerladies

Have I Got News For you

The IT Crowd

Sunday night Project

Friends

Not going out

Miranda

Only Fools on Horses

Keeping Up appearances

The Royle Family

Sorry I've got to head

My Family

Scrubs

Outnumbered

Gavin and Stacey

Live At the Apollo

8 out of 10 Cats

Snoop on the street?

2010-01-31T03:53:00.000-08:00

Snoop Dogg has revealed that he would love to add a guest stint on Coronation Street to his list of cameo appearances.The US rapper said that fans are often surprised to hear that he is a huge fan of the ITV soap. He told The Sun: "When I'm in Britain I love to eat Indian food and chill in my hotel room and watch Coronation Street."I've done guest roles in shows in the US. If Coronation Street want me to make a cameo then, cool, let's do it. Maybe I could just play myself doing a concert in Manchester and I could come in to the pub for lunch."Snoop said that the soap is as iconic in Manchester as the Statue Of Liberty is in New York."I'm not interested in other soaps like EastEnders, Coronation Street is what it's all about," he said.I bet him and Norris would get on like a house on fire! (Thanks to The Sun and DS)

TV Spotlight: Harry Hills TV Burp

2010-01-30T02:56:00.000-08:00

The king of Saturday night is back with a new series of TV Burp! Can you belive its in its ninth series! Lets face it Saturday night televsion has been pretty dismal since Christmas.We had Paddy McGuinness's Take Me Out (argh!) and Cat Deeley hosting So You Think You can Dance (meh) so im so excited to see it return even though its only on for half an hour.There will be plenty of laughs as im sure we will see some clips of everything from Dancing on Ice to Coronation Street.Also Expect to see The Knitted Character on you favourite shows in the background and you can enter into the competition to win your own one if you find him! I already have one!Also i found this earlier he has his own Facebook page! So tune in tonight ITV1 at 7:00pm.

Funniest show award for "The Inbetweeners"

2010-01-28T09:57:00.000-08:00

The Inbetweeners has been named the 'Funniest Show on TV' at the Loaded Lafta Awards.Joe Thomas, who plays Simon in the E4 comedy, credited the show's writers for its success when he collected the award, but admitted to "cringing" when he reads his script."Plenty of times we'll get the script and read through, cringing," he said. "I think that's pretty much every script we do. Kind of my embarrassment central gland doesn't operate anymore, it's been kind of overloaded and doesn't exist anymore."Other winners at last night's ceremony included Justin Lee Collins, who scooped the 'Funniest Man' gong, and Michael McIntyre, who picked up the award for 'Best Stand Up'.I agree that its funny but its not my favourite i prefer the cringe enducing Peep Show.

Which are funnier....

2010-01-28T09:33:00.000-08:00

Female Comedians? 3 (23%)

Male Comedians? 10 (76%)

So men are funnier its official. Well not really but you have spoken and 10 of you prefer Male comedians.I must say i prefer Male comedians Peter Kay, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and theres no doubt they are more popular than femalecomedians. Im not saying women arnet funny but..... i am.

Comedy Catchphrases

2010-01-26T09:10:00.000-08:00

A catchphrase is a sure way to get your show some attention and the more people quote it the more popular your show becomes. A catchphrase from Little Britain has been voted the UK's favourite in an online poll. According to The Sun, Vicky Pollard's "Yeah but, no but..." topped the survey, ahead of Homer Simpson's "Doh!".Catherine Tate's schoolgirl Lauren took third place with "Am I bovvered?", followed by Victor Meldrew's "I don't believe it" and "Lovely jubbly" from Del Boy.Little Britain also claimed sixth and tenth place with "I'm a laydee" and "I'm the only gay in the village".These ones are obvious winners but my favourite quote not really a catchphrase comes from Homer Simpson "Ah Beer the answer and cause of all lifes problems."

Your Favourite TV Comedy results..

2010-01-24T03:34:00.000-08:00

Miranda 1 (10%)

The Big Bang Theory 2 (20%)

My Family 2 (20%)

Outnumbered 2 (20%)

The IT crowd 2 (20%)

How I Met Your mother 2 (20%)

Scrubs 3 (30%)

Not Going Out 3 (30%)

The Royle Family 4 (40%)

Gavin and stacey 5 (50%)

Friends 5 (50%)

Harry Hills TV Burp 5 (50%)

Wow!!! This time the results were very interseting Gavin and Stacey,Friends and Harry Hill's TV Burp came out on top and it comes as no suprise really.The Royle Family came in with a big 4 votes which i wasnt expecting.The ones that draw in less viewers got the lowesty votes but that dosent mean they arnet good. Overall a great poll! Thanks everyone.

My Top 10 comedy Characters

2010-01-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

Jim Royle-The Royle family

Ross Geller-Friends

Maurice "Moss"-The IT Crowd

Del Boy- Only Fools and Horses

Hyacinth Boquet-Keeping up appearances

Brian Potter-Phoenix Nights

Tom Good-The Good life

Nessa-Gavin and Stacey

John Dorian-Scrubs

Uncle Bryn-Gavin and Stacey

NTA Winners

2010-01-21T08:28:00.000-08:00

David Tennant and Ant & Dec were among the winners at this year's National Television Awards at London's O2 arena.Tennant marked his exit as The Doctor by scooping 'Outstanding Drama Performance' for his role in Doctor Who's latest series. The BBC One show also bagged the 'Most Popular Drama' prize for the fifth time. Ant & Dec won 'Most Popular Entertainment Programme' for Saturday Night Takeaway, before sharing the title of 'Most Popular Entertainment Presenter' for the ninth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Gavin & Stacey was voted the 'Most Popular Comedy Programme' and The X Factor picked up 'Most Popular Talent Show'. EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Branning, took home the award for 'Outstanding Serial Drama Performance'. Coronation Street's Craig Gazey was named as 'Best Newcomer'. The actor, Graeme Proctor in the Weatherfield soap, dedicated his award to the late Maggie Jones, who portrayed Blanche Hunt in the ITV serial, which also won 'Most Popular Serial Drama'.Stephen Fry grabbed the 'Special Recognition' prize, as well as 'Most Popular Documentary' for Stephen Fry: In America. Thanks to DS.

Comedian Profile:Rhod Gilbert

2010-01-19T09:49:00.000-08:00

My fave comedian the welsh great RHOD GILBERT! He is king of the rant in my book talking about everything that winds him up from TOG douvets to torches with the power of a million candles. He is from Wales so i can identify with him about the comedy of the places he's been to people he's met.He has won a few awards 12 actually and is getting more popular all the time with the success of his first stand up DVD "The Award Winning Mince Pie" (i have my copy!) which saw Gilbert question his sanity, his career and his life after suffering a mental breakdown brought on by the award-winning mince pie at a motorway services.

He also hosts a BBC Wales Saturday Morning show where he rips into his listeners as they send in stupid messages to wind him up.He is also the creator of the fictional town of Llanbobl in Wales and he told people for years that he came from there! Rhod's new programme Rhod Gilberts Work Experience starts tonight on BBC1 Wales which sees him take on jobs tonight a refuse collector in Barry (Gavin and Stacey) where funnily enough i lived there for 12 years before moving just outside Barry.If you have Sky you might be able to get BBC Wales but if you live outside Wales and dont you wont get it!! Heres a clip of Rhod talking about a service stations. "I only went in for a shit and came out with a two man tent a directors chair and a torch with the power of a million candles!"

TV Spotlight: Charlie Brookers Newswipe

2010-01-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

The sharp tongued critic returns!!! He talks about whats got us talking on the news and tears it to shreds and laughs out our hilariously troubled world.Somehow i dont think the Haiti earthquake will be among the subjects being ridiculed but i bet the snow coverage and election decisions will be and he will have you laughing as he insults all involved.He's grumpy and sweary but i admire him for his truthfullness i bet he wont be invited on BBC Breakfast to promote his show! Catch it tonight BBC4 10:30pm.

Top Comedian Jokes

2010-01-17T08:56:00.000-08:00

Jimmy Carr

1.British scientists have demonstrated that cigarettes can harm your children. Fair enough. Use an ashtray.

2.My girlfriend said she wanted me to tease her, so I said "Alright, fatty."

3.No matter how much you give a homeless person for tea... you never get that tea.

3.I have no problems with buying tampons. I am a fairly modern man. But apparently they're not a "proper" present. "Happy birthday, mum!"

Michael Mcintyre

1.I’m glad Carol Vorderman has left Countdown, I mean it’s not like she did much. She was effectively just an autistic shelf-stacker.

2.My wife and I both made a list of 5 people we could sleep with…she read hers out and there were no surprises…1 George Clooney…2 Brad Pitt etc…I thought ‘Ive got the better deal here’…1 Your sister.

3.“You have to come up with this shit every year. Last week I just wrote ‘I still love you, see last years card for full details’” Talking about Valentines Day

Your Favourite comedy movie results...

2010-01-17T08:29:00.000-08:00

The Hangover 0 (0%)

Borat 0 (0%)

Scary Movie 0 (0%)

Tropic Thunder 0 (0%)

The Simpsons Movie 1 (8%)

Hot Fuzz 1 (8%)

Superbad 1 (8%)

Zombieland 1 (8%

Futurama TV Movies 3 (25%)

Shaun of the dead 5 (41%)

Shaun of the dead has come out on top! Yes it was a fierce battle beetween Futurama and SOTD but you have spoken. The ones who didnt have any votes were pretty rubbish anyway i mean Borat is one of the worst films i have seen and ive never liked the Scary Movie spoof films.I think The simpsons Movie and Hot Fuzz are pretty good films and maybe should have had a few votes more but overall im leaed with your decision.Thanks to the 12 of you who voted!

New comedy coming your way.....

2010-01-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

Charlie Brookers Newswipe BBC4 Tuesday 19th January

TV critic and comedy writer Charlie Brooker takes a caustic look at news programmes and reveals the inner workings of the industry.

Mock the Week BBC2 Thursday 21st January

Hugely popular and sometimes controversial topical panel show which takes a satirical look at the week's news.

Bellamy's People BBC2 Thursday 21st January

TV version of the Radio 4 phone-in satire show Down The Line. Clueless DJ Gary Bellamy is let out of the studio to meet people face-to-face.(Picture)

Harry Hills TV Burp Saturday 30th January

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Comedian Profile: Miranda Hart

2010-01-16T03:46:00.000-08:00

Lets be honest there arnet many funny female comedians about.I mean Jo Brand and Catherine Tate are quite popular but name me one other funny female comedian. Well ive found one!I first saw Miranda Hart on the superb Not Going Out as the cleaner Babara in Lee Macks comedy who always manages to break everything.When i found out she was going to get her own sitcom i was over joyed! I tuned in like the millions of others and laughed for the whole half hour. Shes incredibly tall and odd looking (in a good way) which adds to her comedy performance and her comedy timing is great.It was so good the BBC have ordered another series! Hart starred as Teal in two series of the BBC television comedy sci-fi series Hyperdrive, which ran from January 2006 to August 2007. She has also appeared in French & Saunders, Nighty Night, Absolutely Fabulous, The Vicar of Dibley, Lead Balloon, William and Mary, Smack the Pony (for which she wrote and performed in a couple of sketches and a number of video diaries) and Stupid! She appeared in the third series of Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2007, and became the second contestant to be voted off the show. In 2009, she appeared in the last ever sketch from French and Saunders, also in aid of Comic Relief. Thats alot of comedy!

New Director, New Spidey!

2010-01-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

Marc Webb, Michael Bay and Gary Ross have been linked to the director's chair for the Spider-Man reboot, reports Entertainment Weekly.Studio Sony yesterday confirmed that director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire will be replaced in the superhero's next big screen adventure, which will revamp the character in favour of continuing with the established incarnation.The story reportedly puts Peter Parker "in a more contemporary setting, as a teenager battling today's issues".I think the Spider Man reboot will be good after the bloated third film but who should play the new web slinger? Robert pattison apparently.Yes its Edward Cullen from the Twilight films and no im not a Twilight person so im not sure if he would be good for the role because ive never seen him act before. Theres close competition beetween him and Michael Cera.The reboot will open in 2012.

Is 3D the future?

2010-01-12T11:51:00.000-08:00

Last year saw the release of big titles such as Avatar and Up.What do they have in common? They were both available in 3D to watch at your cinema. 3D makes the images on the screen appear three dimensional and looks as though its pooping out of the screen.I saw Avatar and Up in the cinemas but i didnt watch them in 3D because 1.They cost extra and 2.I dont find 3D that exciting. Moviemakers are telling us 3D is the way forward but really 3D has been around for ages not in films granted but im not bothered how many dimensions i watch it in to be honest.So do you think 3D is the future or would you rather just watch the 2D and save a few quid?

TV Spotlight: Survivors

2010-01-12T08:59:00.000-08:00

The modern reimagining of the Seventies post-apocalyptic drama returns tonight BBC1 at 9:00pm, picking up moments after the climax of the first series. Abby is held captive at the mysterious lab, where scientists runs tests on her immune system in search of a vaccine for the virus. Meanwhile, Al and Anya raid a burning hospital for medical supplies in an effort to save a critically wounded Greg. The series will build to a massive climax in episode six and Abby and the gang's life is about to get even more harrowing. Hopefully we can get another series as the original lasted three series.Only time will tell......

You'r favourite comedian results

2010-01-10T04:58:00.000-08:00

Sean Lock 0 (0%)

Charlie Brooker 0 (0%)

Jimmy Carr 3 (23%)

Rhod Gilbert 3 (23%)

Peter Kay 4 (30%)

Frankie Boyle 4 (30%)

David Mitchell 5 (38%)

Michael Mcintyre 5 (38%)

Lee Evans 6 (46%)

Rob Brydon 7 (53%)

You lot have suprised me again.Rob Brydon is your winner for favourite comedian and as much as i like him for his role as Uncle Bryn i dont think he is by far the best.At first place i would have put Michael McIntyre who was one of the rising stars of 2009 and having seen him live in Cardiff i was in stiches.Lee Evans is a worthy second but ive never really liked him that much.I would have put Rhod Gilbert second because his rants are brilliant. Im suprised Sean or Charlie didnt get a vote but maybe they arnet on as many things as the others and arnet as well known.Thanks to the thirteen of you who voted and make sure you vote again in this weeks poll.

Classic TV Moments: Comedy Special

2010-01-09T10:30:00.000-08:00

Here is the king of the rant Charlie Brooker talking on his one off show that looked at computer games "Charlie Brookers Gameswipe" about 50 Cents: Blood on the Sand.If your not familiar with Charlie Brooker which you probibly arnet because hes hidden away on BBC4 then you may want to look through You Tube for more. There will be more from Charlie over the next month on TAFG.

TV Spotlight: Coronation Street

2010-01-08T07:15:00.000-08:00

Part 1 7:30pm ITV1

The big day has finally arrived and Gail is on Cloud Nine as she prepares to marry Joe, but will they get hitched without a hitch?Meanwhile, Tyrone has some big news for Kevin - but will he stun him with some news of his own? Elsewhere, Mary Taylor plots her return to Coronation Street when she spots Norris with another woman...

Part 2 8:30pm ITV1

As Tina struggles to fight her attraction to Nick, David is suspicious there's something going on between the pair.Elsewhere, as the wedding party head back to the Rovers, Rick lies in wait for Joe. Is he about to spring a nasty surprise on the groom?Meanwhile, Ken and Peter go head to head at the council planning meeting as Peter seeks planning permission for Leanne's bar.

Loan Sharks, lies and a nasty suprise I love a Corrie wedding!

Spoof!

2010-01-08T03:44:00.000-08:00

This new feature will have spoof videos of your favourite films and TV Shows and we start with a corker.This is a spoof of The End of Time Part 1 and its really proffesionaly done and the person playing the Doctor is uncanny.Its long but just watch the Ood Sphere bit and youll be hooked.He is returning and they are returning and he is slowly returning and they are returning......watch it! (Caution strong language.)

Ross leaves the BBC

2010-01-07T11:01:00.000-08:00

Jonathan Ross has announced that he is leaving the BBC after 13 years with the corporation.The presenter hosted his own BBC One talk show, Radio 2 slot and film reviews programme for the broadcaster and was one of its highest paid stars.Ross was suspended for 12 weeks in 2008 after leaving a series of obscene messages on the answerphone of actor Andrew Sachs during a radio show presented by Russell Brand.

In a statement, Ross said that he had decided not to renegotiate his contract when it ends in July and that his decision was not "financially motivated".Writing on his Twitter page this morning, Ross said: "Good morning. My day is turning out to be far more interesting then I had anticipated ! See you later - have a good one."

Earlier this week, tabloid reports suggested that Ross would lose his contract with the BBC, with speculation that his Friday night TV slot could be filled by Graham Norton, who recently signed a new £4 million deal with the broadcaster. I think Jonathan will seriously regret this decision just give it a few months.

2010 Telly Part 1

2010-01-06T04:21:00.000-08:00

This week hasnt been the best for Television alright we got Hustle and Celebrity Big Brother but i want more!This is about to change because next week sees the return of 2 of my fave shows Being Human and Survivors but do you still want more! Then heres what we've got to look forward too (Note More info soon as some channels and airdates arnet known).

Human Target-Coming Soon
So, what's it all about?

In short, the action centers around Christopher Chance (Fringe's Mark Valley) a contractor who offers a unique service: he assumes the identity of clients who are facing potentially fatal threats.Thats the main characters above and you may recognise Chi McBride or Emerson Cod as Pushing Daisies fan may know him.

Desperate Housewives Series 6-January 27 C4

So whats it all about?

The new episodes will resolve last season's cliffhanger involving Mike, Susan and Katherine, as well as setting up a new mystery surrounding Wisteria Lane newcomers Angie (Drea de Matteo), Nick (Jeffrey Hordling) and Danny (Beau Mirchoff).

Happy town-Coming Soon

So whats it all about?

Haplin, a small town in Minnesota has its first crime following a period of peace after a series of unsolved kidnappings.Not alot else is known but i could see it becoming a sort of "Harpers Island" type show.

Whitechapel Series 2-Coming soon ITV1

This series Chandler, Miles and Buchan return to solve a series of copycat murders reminiscent of crimes committed by the infamous Krays. While Whitechapel I was gothic and bloody, Whitechapel II will be brutal and oozing paranoia. It will be full of the history, texture and detail that gave the first series its distinctive personality, but for Chandler, Miles, Buchan and the team this time it gets personal and takes them to some very dark places.

The Vampire Diaries-January ITV2

Yet another Vampire show aimed at the Twilight/True Blood fans.Two undead brothers, played by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, fight over a local girl (Nina Dobrev) who bears a striking resemblance to a girl they both once loved.

V- March Sci Fi channel

This remake of the classic '80s cult series follows what happens after a bunch of alien spacecraft park up in the skies above the major cities of the world. But are these visitors as nice as they seem.

This is a ok lineup right? Well theres plenty more Telly treats and this is just the tip of the iceberg dont you worry. More 2010 previews soon.....

The Top 10 funniest jokes from the Fringe Festival

2010-01-04T03:51:00.000-08:00

The Edinburgh Fringe festival is the place to go to see your faverouite comedians and upcoming stand ups.Every year there is a contest for the best jokes and here is the top 10 for you.The first one which is the winner might take some time to understand it took me two days literally when i was in bed one night still didnt find it hilarious but judge for your self:

1) Dan Antopolski – "Hedgehogs - why can't they just share the hedge?"

2) Paddy Lennox – "I was watching the London Marathon and saw one runner dressed as a chicken and another runner dressed as an egg. I thought: 'This could be interesting.'"

3) Sarah Millican – "I had my boobs measured and bought a new bra. Now I call them Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes because they're up where they belong."

4) Zoe Lyons – "I went on a girl's night out recently. The invitation said 'dress to kill.' I went as Rose West."

5) Jack Whitehall - "I'm sure wherever my dad is, he's looking down on us. He's not dead. Just very condescending."

6) Adam Hills – "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. You know you're going to get it, but it's going to be rough."

7) Marcus Brigstocke – "To the people who've got iPhones: you just bought one, you didn't invent it!"

8) Rhod Gilbert – "A spa hotel? It's like a normal hotel, only in reception there's a picture of a pebble".

9) Dan Antopolski – "I've been reading the news about there being a civil war in Madagascar. Well, I've seen it six times and there isn't."

10) Simon Brodkin (as Lee Nelson) – "I started so many fights at my school - I had that attention-deficit disorder. So I didn't finish a lot of them."

Funny? You decide my personal winner out of this list would have been NO. 8 from the legendary Rhod Gilbert and in second for me NO. 7 Marcus Brigstocke but thats my opinion!

Comedian Profile: Lee Mack

2010-01-03T05:49:00.000-08:00

Lee Mack star of Not Going Out and team captain on my favourite quiz-com Would I Lie To You? I know that visitors to the blog are fans of Lee and its easy to see why with his razor sharp wit and superb delivery of one liners. Mack first came to prominence on winning So You Think You're Funny at the 1995 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Since then Mack has played the part of Graham, the security guard in the original radio version of The Mighty Boosh and had his own BBC Radio 2 show "The Lee Mack show" His first sitcom Not Going Out for BBC One with Tim Vine premièred on 6 October 2006. The show has since returned for a second series (September 2007) and third series (January 2009). It has won a Rose d'Or and RTS Award ans will be back for a fourth series sometime this year. He is a stellar team captain on the BBC One panel show Would I Lie To You? and always gets into a spat with David Mitchell about his posh background!If you havent heard of him heres a little clip for you to view the legend that is Mr Lee Mack....(VERY STRONG LANGUAGE!)

Comedy Month

2010-01-02T07:38:00.000-08:00

Today sees the start of TAFG's comedy month.There will be a post each day on comedy movies, sitcoms and a poll every week.You can have your say on your favourite comedy's too aswell as the usual polls and videos.Dont worry though the usual posts will still be on here with all the latest news! Happy New Year everyone and its safe to say 2010 will be a good year for the world of television and film!

End of an Era

2010-01-01T02:37:00.000-08:00

Tonight sees the Tenth Doctor regenerate into the Eleventh and everyone will be wondering how its all going to end. Ive had my own theories most of them wrong but for some reason i dont think the Doctors regeneration will be like the others i think something different will happen! Also the four knocks wil "break your heart" according to David Tennant so the knocks arnet the Timelords. Whatever happens David Tennant will leave the show tonight and later this year we can find out what our new Doctor will be like. All theres left to say is "Thanks David for making Doctor Who the best programme on television!" He will be missed by all. (except Matt Smith probibly!)

You'r Person Of The Decade Results

2009-12-31T07:34:00.000-08:00

Daniel Craig (James Bond) 0 (0%)

Simon Cowell 1 (7%)

Simon Pegg (Shaun of the dead) 1 (7%)

Peter Jackson (Lord of the rings) 3 (23%)

Peter Kay 3 (23%)

Russel T Davies 3 (23%)

Harry Hill 4 (30%)

Catherine Tate 5 (38%)

David Tennant 9 (69%)

Thanks to the Thirteen of you who have voted in the TAFG poll and the results are interesting.This week I asked who you think is the person of the decade and suprise, suprise it was David Tennant and i completely agree with you he is a absolute legend!I would have put Harry Hill next myself but Catherine Tate is a brilliant lady and as my only female choice i think she proves that the girls can be just as good as the boys. The most suprising is that Simon Cowell got one measly vote! Im glad though as i do despise him.Thanks for voting again and the day after tommoro sees the start of my Comedy month (because of David Tennants departure i think i need to do a special post) which will kick the year off with a laugh. Happy new Year everyone!

TV Airdates

2009-12-30T12:24:00.000-08:00

Being Human Series 2 Sun, Jan 10 9.30pm BBC Three

Hustle Series 6 Mon, Jan 4 9pm BBC One

Survivors Series 2 Tue, Jan 13 9pm BBC One

Heroes Series 4 Sat, Jan 9 10pm BBC Two

Glee Series 1 Mon, Jan 11 9pm E4

American Dad 5 Thu, Jan 7 10pm FX

24 Series 8 Sun, Jan 24 9pm Sky1

90210 Series 2 Tue, Jan 5 9pm E4

Shameless Series 7 Tue, Jan 26 TBC Channel 4

I'll be watching the con masters on Hustle, the supernatural comedy Being human and the most eagerly awaited second series of Survivors what will you be watching?

Classic TV Moments

2009-12-29T03:29:00.000-08:00

A classic clip from A Town Called Eureka chosen by Patar from http://www.whoviavortex.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!

TV Spotlight: Outnumberd Christmas Special

2009-12-27T12:14:00.000-08:00

This year the Christmas special's have been a bit hit and miss.We had the suprisingly hilarious "The Royle Family" and the flamin awful "Victoria Woods Midlife Christmas" so hopefully Outnumbered will finnish the Yuletide season off well.

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household. Santa has visited but, unfortunately, so has a burglar. Sharp seven-year-old Karen (Ramona Marquez), forever preoccupied with the little things in life, is obsessing about a missing hamster, while destructive Ben (Daniel Roche) has fun with a mechanical hand. Eldest son Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey) is, meanwhile, helping his mum to find a wandering aged relative. A new series starts early next year.

TV Spotlight: Not going Out

2009-12-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

Tonight we get to see the last episode of Not Going Out which stars Lee Mack, TimVine and Miranda Hart.The series was stupidly axed by the BBC at the end of its third series so i guess we will have to savour the 30 mins of brilliant one liners and intellegent comedy thats scarce these days.Watch it tonight on BBC1 at 10:45pm

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish. Lee wants him out of the flat, but Lucy tells him that the only way forward is to forgive and forget. Unfortunately, Lee's dad's behaviour makes this virtually impossible for Lee to achieve. Sounds like a gud'un!

Your favourite 2009 blockbuster results....

2009-12-22T08:25:00.000-08:00

Gi Joe 0 (0%)

Pixar's Up 0 (0%)

Transformers 2 1 (10%)

James Cameron's Avatar 1 (10%)

Saint Trinians 2 2 (20%)

Star Trek 3 (30%) 2012 3 (30%)

Interesting votes Star Trek and 2012 were your faves and i must say im suprised! Both were good but my vote went to Transformers 2 purely because it had robots beating the crap out of eachother! Next vote person of the decade! Go on get to it...

Dancing on Ice 2010 lineup revealed

2009-12-22T04:31:00.000-08:00

The 14 celebrities taking part in the 2010 series of Dancing On Ice have been announced.X Factor star Sinitta, Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack, and soap stars Hayley Tamaddon and Danniella Westbrook are among the female contestants. Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills (with one leg?), Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana and Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies will also take to the ice.Male competitors include comic Bobby Davro, Boyzone's Mikey Graham, GMTV's Dr Hilary Jones and The Bill's Gary Lucy.Completing the lineup are Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson, Holby City's Jeremy Sheffield and former Coronation Street star Danny Young.Dancing On Ice returns to ITV1 in January. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will host the series as usual and, Jayne Torvil and Christopher Dean will be back as the celebrities' dancing mentors.Last week, ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton was confirmed as a new judge for the 2010 series.

Classic TV Moments Year: 2009

2009-12-21T10:01:00.000-08:00

A haunting scene from ABC's high concept show Flashforward which sees everyone in the world blackout and see visions from the future.Got a fave scene tell me and ill post it!

TV Spotlight:The Fattest Man in Britain

2009-12-20T05:28:00.000-08:00

A new ITV one off comedy drama hits our screens tonight at 9:00pm and features the acting talents of Timothy Spall and Bobby Ball one half of Cannon and Ball.

Morris Morrissey (Bobby Ball) is a part time taxi driver and full-time personal manager to the one and only Georgie Godwin (Timothy Spall), who is convinced he holds the title of 'Fattest Man In Britain'. Combining both his roles, Morris keeps Georgie well fed and watered then brings taxi loads of tourists to gawp at the "eighth wonder of the world". It's 23 years since Georgie left his house and he relies on Morris and Janice to survive.

Morris engineers Georgie a shot at the big time when he is asked to take part in a live weigh off with his rival Big Brian on the local TV news. Georgie sets about gorging on food like he has never done so before and is helped along by his friends and neighbours who bring him a steady stream of meals and snacks - from curries and samosas to lemon meringue pies and bags of broken biscuits.

Will Georgie reign triumphant in the weigh in or will Big Brian take his title?

Wogan and O'Grady leave shows

2009-12-18T10:18:00.000-08:00

Today sees a sad day in broadcasting history.This morning Sir Terry Wogan waved goodbye to his morning Radio 2 weekday slot after a staggering 27 years on the airwaves and Paul O'Grady left his 5:00pm show on Channel 4. Terry closed today's programme by telling his listeners that "the years together with you have not only been a pleasure but a privilege".Wogan also expressed his hope that the breakfast audience will welcome new host Chris Evans "with the same generosity of spirit that you've always shown me". In February, Wogan will return to Radio 2 to host a new Sunday show.

Paul O'Grady pays tribute to his viewers at the end of the show by saying "I just wanted to say thank you, all of you. This has been the best job in my life. I've been through a lot. My partner dying, my dog dying, two heart attacks. Becoming a granddad!"I've been through so much but I have to thank you, my audience, you've got me through. You've been great with all your letters and emails. My crew, everyone in the office, they are brilliant."The Birkenhead-born star is leaving Channel 4 to launch a new primetime Friday night programme on ITV1 next year.Terry we will miss your dulcet tones in the morning and Paul we will miss you'r comedy and not so dulcet tones in the afternoon.

New look TAFG!

2009-12-18T06:11:00.000-08:00

Yes the Doc's not the only one getting a facelift this Christmas TAFG has too! The blogs been going since May this year (i know that long!) so i think we needed a change.Its not that much diffrent but all the old posts have gone too make way for some new and exciting news and features from the world of Telly and Film. So keep visiting and following and i would like to say a big thanks to Vortex Seb and Patar my favrouite visitors for always being on the blog. Thanks SQUARE EYES :)