Monthly Archives: March 2012

Couch Potato column – Saturday, 31 March – The Voice Hasn’t Got The X Factor

Sunday Brunch on Channel 4? Same Thing For The Weekend. ==========================================  It arrived with a fanfare and a forthright declaration of what it wanted to be, or rather, what it definitely did not want to be. “It’s all about the … Continue reading

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Bishop becomes a king on Sport Relief night

John Bishop, what an inspiration, what a hero. Millions of us watched as he accomplished a selfless act of endurance beyond the call of duty, pushing back the pain barrier to unimaginable limits, all in the name of saving lives … Continue reading

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Couch Potato column – Friday, March 23

Gabby Logan, the winning “sports personality-turned-comedian” on BBC3’s Stand Up For Comic Relief: “You spend a week trying to be a stand-up with Paddy Kielty and all you pick up are some Irish dancing moves. Who would’ve thought it?” Everyone. … Continue reading

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Couch Potato column – Sat/Sun, 17/18 March

Daybreak’s weekly prize quiz question: Which of these has strings? A) Trumpet. B) Flute. C) Guitar. Or D) Daybreak’s phone-in competition (£1.03 from BT landlines, other networks may be higher and mobiles considerably more). ====================================================  Janet Street-Porter on Thursday’s Loose … Continue reading

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Couch Potato column – Saturday, 10 March – Bored Of The Dance

Will Young was on BBC Question Time’s panel, which didn’t seem quite right. For political balance they should’ve also had Gareth Gates. =================================================  BBC2’s Horizon on Tuesday predicted solar storms which by Thursday had become a distinct possibility. Can’t wait … Continue reading

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Couch Potato column – Saturday, 3 March

Back now to BBC1’s Alexander Armstrong last Saturday: “Here are our Pointless Celebrities – Christopher Biggins, Lesley Joseph, Penny Smith, Jon Culshaw and Joe Swash.” Yes, I’m inclined to agree. ==========================================================  Matt Baker, introducing a piece about fraudulent car accident … Continue reading

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