29/02/2008 - A night of Walliams & Lucas: New Heroes of Comedy
Channel 4 hosted
New Heroes of Comedy tonight and I think we can all see this is and
was the best comedy show on television. We got the chance to see how Matt
and David first met at the National Youth Theatre, all the way through to
Rock Profile, and of course Little Britain whilst gavering many awards along
the way, including two Baftas. With contributions from David Tennant, Bob
Mortimer, Boyd Hilton and many more.
Little Britain USA starts filming next month
New HBO series will film in Port City - Craft services will have to stock up
on their supply of tea. HBO confirmed Thursday that the “untitled Little
Britain” project will open offices at EUE/Screen Gems Studios on Monday.
Full story...Cheers Claire!
Tony Hancock or
Ricky Gervais? Alf Garnet or Ab Fab? Up Pompeii or Little Britain? It's
a debate that UKTV Gold are hoping to whip into a frenzy between now and
December to decide once and for all which was Britain's funniest decade. It
all kicks off in a studio-based show tonight when Alexander Armstrong
introduces the five celebs who'll be championing their favourite golden
years.
Full story...Cheers Claire!
28/02/2008 - Walliams reveals shark fear
When Little Britain star David Walliams swims the Straits of Gibraltar next
month, it's not the freezing water that will give him goosebumps - but his
fear of sharks. Petrified of the predators lurking beneath the waves of his
12-mile charity swim with Olympic rower James Cracknell, the 36-year-old
comedian is worried that he'll be a man-eater's catch of the day.
Full story...
27/02/2008 - And he's off!
James' amazing attempt to set a world record is now underway! James left
Dover at around 11am on the 27th February and if conditions are good, he
should reach Morocco around the 5th March.
More info...
Higson defends 'Little Britain' merchandise
Fast Show star Charlie Higson has hit back at Ricky Gervais for his
criticism of Little Britain merchandise. Gervais suggested that
stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas had cashed in on the popularity of the
BBC sketch show by selling a range of related products. Higson told
Teletext: "What the heck? You aren't going to buy an ugly Ricky Gervais
drinking mug are you? "If you want to buy a wind-up Vicky Pollard doll, why
not?"
View source.
Listen here to David being interviewed on Virgin Radio about the
upcoming Sport Relief challenge. Everything kicks off from this
Thursday!
David says "the swim
from Gibraltar to Morocco
is shorter than when he swam the English Channel but the seas are
rougher, colder and much more life in the sea (sharks!)"
More info...Cheers
Geraldine.
David is feeling a Walli in LA
David Walliams came down to earth with a bump when he found out he is less
popular outside Little Britain. The comic, 36, and TV sidekick Matt Lucas
were in LA buying a DVD box set of their BBC show when a shop assistant told
them she preferred Channel 4 comedy Peep Show. David told Virgin Radio: “I
took the box set to the counter and the woman asked, ‘Do you like British
humour?’ I said I did and she said, ‘I love Peep Show but not this one, it
is too much!’ “Matt was there too and I was about to go, ‘It’s us’. But I
thought better of it.”
View source.
Alan Shearer said he was inspired to attempt a gruelling 335-mile bike ride
in just 36 hours by the heroics of Channel-swimming comedian David Walliams.
The ex-England captain and the BBC TV presenter Adrian Chiles were inspired
to raise cash for Sport Relief by cycling from Newcastle to London, via the
West Midlands, after visiting projects the charity helps in Africa.
Full story...
24/02/2008 - Track the progress of James' Challenge
Olympic
hero James Cracknell plans to row from England to France and
cycle 1,000 miles to the tip of Spain. Then
he and David will
try to swim 14-miles across the Strait Of Gibraltar to Morocco –
with highlights on the BBC’s March 14 Sport Relief show. When
everything kicks off, you can
watch the progress of the challenge here.Cheers Geraldine.
Walliams must be losing his touch
David Walliams must be losing his touch with the laydeez. He was heard
saying: "I sent her a Valentine's text and she didn't respond."
Is he referring to Rihanna?
23/02/2008 - Walliams pays tribute to Frankie Howerd
These extraordinary pictures show today's TV stars dressed up as some of
our all time screen favourites. They are taken from a season of dramas on
the BBC telling the story of the turbulent off-screen lives of legendary UK
comedians. David Walliams bears an uncanny resemblance to Frankie Howerd as
he charts the camp comedian's troubled private life.
Brucie's 80th B'day Party
Bruce Forsyth cuddles up to Miss Puerto Rico and Miss England during his
80th birthday bash at the Dorchester Hotel in London last night. Star pals
including Ronnie Corbett, Cilla Black, Dale Winton, David Walliams, Rolf
Harris, Shirley Bassey, Jools Holland, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay were set to
join the do.
View source. You can catch the show Happy Birthday Brucie,
tomorrow, BBC1 from 6.35pm - A one of spectacular from BBC Television Centre
to mark the 80th birthday. A galaxy of stars gather to celebrate the
occasion.
22/02/2008 - Walliams to play Frankie Howerd
ContactMusic.com has an article on David's "dream role" of playing
Frankie.
21/02/2008 - It's all about the Preparation
David Walliams had an icy dip with Olympic champion James Cracknell
yesterday in preparation for their 1,400-mile Sports Relief challenge at
Dorney Lake in Windsor, Berks. Cracknell said: "He's a real pro."
View source.Don't forget
our page!
Matt and David at the Brits?
Unfortunatly not - Matt and David were to due to present an award (Best
British Album) at last night's
Brit Awards but Vic
Reeves stood in at the last minute. Cheers Geraldine.
Little Britain available on iTunes
Little Britain, Life on Mars and other hit BBC shows have been made
available to download from iTunes. The deal makes the Beeb the first UK
broadcaster to offer programmes via Apple's digital store. Torchwood and
Spooks are among other shows offered for £1.89 an episode. The move could
make the corporation millions of pounds - but it may also hit DVD sales.
Full story...Cheers Claire.
20/02/2008 - Comedy Benefit in Aid of Kids Company
Don’t miss out on the Comedy Benefit in Aid of Kids Company at the Comedy
Store on May 5th 2008. The unmissable line up includes Matt Lucas, Jimmy
Carr, Simon Amstell, Adam Bloom, Ed Brynes, Brendon Burns, and Josh Howie.
Full story...
Cheers Claire.
Stars turn out for Memorial Service
Stars of stage and screen turned out to pay tribute to a South Shields-born
actor and director at a memorial service in London. Edward Wilson, 60, lost
his three-year battle with cancer at his Los Angeles home earlier this
month. He became a mentor to the stars as artistic director of the National
Youth Theatre (NYT) from 1986 to 2003, helping launch the careers of the
likes of Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom, Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Lucas
and Walliams, who met at the NYT and went on to create the hit comedy series
Little Britain, were among those at the service.
Full story...
19/02/2008 - Why Walliams is so Talented
David Walliams has been featured on AskMen.com (a unit of FOX Interactive
Media that attracts over 5-million visitors a month) as a successful
entertainer leaving a permanent mark on the entertainment world. Dating
supermodels and making people laugh is what makes David so likeable and hard
not to admire.
See David's page at AskMen.com...
Thanks Johnny from AskMen.com for sending in a
testimonial!
18/02/2008 - Walliams to Swim for Sport Relief... Again!
We've just added a new photo to our gallery - David with James Cracknell as
he prepares to help the rower on a marathon fundraiser. Olympic hero James,
35, plans to row from England to France and cycle 1,000 miles to the tip of
Spain. Then he and David, 36, will try to swim 14-miles across the
Strait Of Gibraltar to Morocco – with highlights on the BBC’s March
14 Sport Relief show.
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Because of this brilliant fundraiser, we couldn't help but create a brand
new page, right here!
17/02/2008 - New Photos
New photos of David and his mother now in the
gallery, cheers Geraldine!
15/02/2008 - Save Lonsdale Cinema
Campaigner's battling to save Carlisle’s Lonsdale cinema hope Harry Potter
can wave his magic wand and help restore the building to its 1930s heyday.
Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is one of a host of celebrities to lend his
backing to the fight to turn the listed building into the city’s arts
centre. Matt Lucas and David Walliams sent the message: “Good luck with the
Lonsdale. We’ll be thinking of you.”
Full story...
14/02/2008 - I'm a Little Keen on BB Twins
David Walliams has offered Big Brother twins Sam and Amanda Marchant a joint
role in Little Britain. Full story...
EXCLUSIVE Video Footage
David Walliams, visited Wavering Down House over Christmas to visit the
former home of Frankie Howerd, the Carry On comedian he will be playing in a
new series. David visited Wavering Down House over Christmas to visit the
former home of Frankie Howerd, the Carry On comedian he will be playing in a
new series. David visited the sleepy village over Christmas with Rafe Spall,
famed for his role in Hot Fuzz, who will play Frankie's partner Dennis
Heymer. The duo visited Dennis and Frankie's former nurse Chris Burn to chat
about the characters they will play in 'Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me.'
Watch video...
New Photos!
Gallery update - David was in a
generous mood when he gave a homeless man who was begging for change a
five-pound note.
View source.Cheers Geraldine!
Walliams Sticks his Oar in
David Walliams is advising Olympic oarsman James Cracknell on his Sport
Relief bid to row, cycle and swim from Britain to Africa. James, 35, will
row 22 miles across the Channel then cycle more than 1,000 miles through
France and Spain and swim 14 miles to Morocco next month. Highlights will be
shown on the BBC’s charity broadcast on March 14 — and James is using the
trainer who helped Little Britain comic David, 36, swim the Channel for
Sport Relief in 2006.
View source.
Memorial service for mentor to the Stars
A memorial service will be held tomorrow for South Shields-born actor and
theatre director Edward Wilson. The 60-year-old lost his three-year battle
with cancer at his Los Angeles home earlier this month. As artistic director
of the National Youth Theatre, Wilson nurtured the careers of rising stars
such as Daniel Craig, Pirates Of The Caribbean star Orlando Bloom and Little
Britain's Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
Full story...
13/02/2008 - Walliams towers over little Kylie at Style Awards
Even though Kylie Minogue took top honours at the Elle Style Awards, she was
still overshadowed - by Little Britain star David Walliams. The comedian
towered over the 39-year-old pint-sized singer as they posed for pictures at
the glamorous ceremony in London on Tuesday night. With over a foot between
them, the duo cut an odd figure, but 6ft 3 Walliams managed to lightened the
mood with a joke that had Kylie in hysterics.
Full story...
"She came back fighting fit and hasn't stopped since. She personifies
courage, determination, beauty and style," he said, adding: "She went back
on tour and I've been to see her four times - does that make me gay?"
Full story... And check out all the
photos here...Cheers
Geraldine!
BBC comedy chief to receive Lifetime Achievement award
Departing BBC comedy chief Jon Plowman will receive a lifetime achievement
award at the upcoming Banff World Television Festival, organizers said
Tuesday.
Plowman, who is returning to independent production after producing such
award-winning BBC series as "Absolutely Fabulous," "The Office," "Little
Britain" and "The Vicar of Dibley," will receive his tribute June 9.
Full story...
11/02/2008 - David and Matt offered Pat on the Back
David Walliams and Matt Lucas offered a pat on the back to
a 10-year-old South Devon fund-raiser who plunged into the sea at Christmas
to boost a Brixham disabled group. He raised more than £1,800 in sponsored
pledges for a Braille writer. The efforts of young swimmer Jacques Andrew
caught the eye of Channel swimmer David Walliams who raised £1million
himself for Sports Relief with his 21-mile swim from France to the UK last
summer. Jacques made his chilly plunge off Breakwater Beach in Brixham to
support disabled adults from Access to Community Education at the port's
community college, who need a Braille machine.
Full story...Photos... Cheers Geraldine!
06/02/2008 - C4 pay tribute to Gervais, Walliams, Lucas and Baron Cohen
Channel 4 is to pay tribute to modern comedy icons, including Ricky Gervais,
in a new series of documentaries called New Hero of Comedy.
The three-part series will focus in turn on Gervais, comedy duo Matt Lucas
and David Walliams and Sacha Baron Cohen, with each 60-minute programme
charting the comedians’ rise to fame and their achievements to date. The
series begins Friday February 22 at 9pm with the first documentary, a look
at Gervais’ journey from his first appearances on radio and television which
will be followed by a 60-minute programme on Lucas and Walliams, which will
describe how a chance encounter at the National Youth Theatre brought
together the two comedians, who struggled for years before landing Little
Britain.
Full story...
Lucas in the Arsenal Vodcast
Matt seen
here behind the scenes chats about his history with Arsenal. Cheers
Geraldine!
Frankie Howerds partner reveals what he thinks of David's
performance
Sitting in his favourite armchair with a large vodka in one trembling hand
and a cigarette in the other, a tear trickled down Dennis Heymer's face as
he stared at the television screen. "Frankie's come back," he whispered,
watching David Walliams camping it up for the cameras to play comic legend
Frankie Howerd in a new BBC4 drama.
Full story...Cheers Geraldine!
05/02/2008 - Little Britain stars 'bash Beckham'
Banstead-born comedian David Walliams had a cheeky swipe at Beckham for
missing a charity bash he was due to host. Walliams and Matt Lucas had a pop
at the footballing hero after he failed to turn up at a star-studied event
in aid of a Cystic Fibrosis charity. Dressed as his character Lou, Walliams
remarked: "It's a shame Becks can't be here tonight," to which partner Matt
Lucus as Andy said: "Don't like him. I like Crouch."
Full story...
02/02/2008 - Nat Fuels Rumours with Little Britain Star
Social snaps of the former Neighbours actress Natalie Imbruglia posing with
Little Britain funnyman David Walliams - and his mother, no less - have
fuelled rumours she has quickly found a new man. Less than a month after
announcing the end of her marriage to Silverchair's Daniel Johns, music
circles were yesterday buzzing with talk she is moving on - with the UK
comic by her side. Noted for being a ladies man, Walliams chose an A-list
gala for cystic fibrosis to introduce Imbruglia to his mother Kathleen.
Full story...
It's Lipple Britain for Matt Lucas
Sir Elton John plants a smacker on the head of Matt Lucas at the charity
gig. The pair were among famous guests including th ePrime Minister at the
glitzy Liv bash to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. A signed David Beckham
shirt and football boots were up for auction at the event held in London’s
posh Dorchester Hotel on Thursday.
Full story...
01/02/2008 -Photos: Matt and David at Charity
Event
Check out our gallery for some new
photos of Matt and David at the star-studded charity event for cystic
fibrosis in London attended by the Prime Minister... but not Beckham? Sir
Elton John, Natalie Imbruglia, England stars Peter Crouch and John Terry,
and their glamorous WAG partners, rubbed shoulders with the Prime Minister
at the glittering fundraising bash which had been a year in the planning by
Barcelona star Thierry Henry.
View source.Cheers Geraldine! And for more exclusive snaps
from the event,
click here!
