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The Herald Scotland
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
This cruise doc was crying out for a special Scottish someone
*** THERE'S a certain Netflix documentary doing the rounds that is so disgusting anyone would think its makers were out to ruin the cruise industry. In contrast, Supercruising: Life at Sea is ship shape and Bristol fashion, so much so you may feel obliged to greet its arrival with a salute. This is old-school documentary making, nothing fussy or snide. That it is on Channel 4 primetime shows how the channel, and the average age of its audience have changed. We are all sailing towards the sunset now. The eight-part series is set on the MS Neuw Statendam and its sister ship MS Rotterdam. Both are part of the Holland America Line, set to sail a full season for the first time in a decade - another sign of the boom times in the industry. The facts and stats arrive thick and fast, some more useful than others. Is it worth knowing that passengers get through 750 kilos of lobster in a typical fortnight? But then the most important part of the cruise, after the sun and the sea, is the grub. Read more Craving for fun facts satisfied, the producers set out to find those all-important 'characters' any self-respecting documentary needs. We met Claire and Graham from Nottingham, celebrating their 40th anniversary with a stay in one of the luxury cabins. I can't tell you how much they paid because no prices were given. Another couple, Pam and Barry from Lincoln, joked about spending the kids' inheritance. There was a lot of that going on. At least Thomas and Shauna from Kentucky, celebrating their 20th anniversary, had brought their son along. Crew singled out for attention included Rich Fontaine, who sounded like he ought to be part of the cabaret but was the ship's security officer. He'd been in the business 40 years, watching security change with the times. These days, passengers had to pass through scanners, the main purpose of which seemed to be to catch anyone sneaking a kettle on board. Better to seize them at the dock than risk a fire at sea, said Rich. We also met Captain Eric (Dutch) and executive chef Jundiel (Philippines). Most of the crew seemed to be from the Philippines. Cruise ships are often compared to small towns, but they are more like a floating United Nations with its rich and poor members, those who are served and those who do the serving. There was no talk of such things, nor was there any mention of cruising's impact on the environment. Perhaps that's for later in the series. Something else was missing, and at first I couldn't pin down what it was. Then it came to me: four foot nothing, Scottish, does bank adverts, never met a holiday she didn't love - Susan Calman, of course. It ought to be compulsory to hire Calman whenever a cruise documentary is made. Without her zipping around like an over-caffeinated whirlwind, jollying everything and everyone along, series like this can be a tad, well, boring. Got a cruise? Call for Calman!
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
BenQ launches PD2730S 5K monitor in India, here's what you need to know
BenQ has officially launched its latest high-end monitor in India, the PD2730S, a 27-inch 5K display aimed squarely at designers, photographers, video editors, and other visual professionals. With a Retina-class resolution of 5120 x 2880 (218 PPI), the PD2730S promises ultra-sharp visuals and substantial screen real estate, offering nearly 78% more pixels than standard 4K panels. At the core of the PD2730S is BenQ's AQCOLOR technology, delivering 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage and Delta E ≤ 2 accuracy. The display is Pantone and Calman verified, marking it as a viable choice for colour-critical workflows such as print design, VFX production, and high-resolution photography. The Nano Matte Panel reduces glare, allowing for distraction-free editing even in brightly lit environments. The inclusion of a built-in KVM switch makes it easier for users to toggle between Mac and PC workflows without juggling peripherals. Mobile Finder: iQOO Neo 10 launched in India One of the standout features is Thunderbolt 4 support, which enables up to 40Gbps data transfer, 90W power delivery, and daisy chaining of multiple monitors, a major benefit for professionals working on MacBook-based setups. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India, said, 'The PD2730S is a response to the evolving expectations of today's creative workforce, professionals who require uncompromising accuracy, fluid Mac ecosystem integration, and enhanced multitasking capabilities.' BenQ also includes its Display ColorTalk and Palette Master Ultimate software, which support intuitive calibration and consistent colour performance across multiple devices, tools that are particularly useful for ensuring uniformity in production environments. The PD2730S is designed for high-end creative work, but also offers practical value with additional ports like USB-C and HDMI, reinforcing its versatility in studio or office settings. BenQ PD2730S is priced at ₹1,02,500 and is available through the BenQ e-store, Amazon India, and leading electronics and IT retailers across the country.
The Guardian
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Bill Bailey's incredibly moving art show
7.30pm, BBC One Bill Bailey presents a surprisingly moving art show that follows the creation of portraits of remarkable people. Clare was diagnosed with cancer at 25 and now, five years later, she has been told it is incurable. Still, she channels her upbeat energy into raising awareness of young people living with cancer. Artist Oriane Pierrepoint works to capture Clare on canvas, and the work will be included in an exhibition as part of Bradford's 2025 UK city of culture programme. Hollie Richardson 8pm, BBC Two From the warm and wet gardens of south-west England to the idealised gardens of the English landscape movement, notably Capability Brown's exquisite artificial landscapes, there's elegance and exoticism galore in Monty Don's series finale, beginning at Rousham House in Oxfordshire – 'mainly because I love it!' Ali Catterall 9pm, BBC One Is it really possible to stab someone to death while they're midair on a gameshow zipline? According to this perennial, ludicrous murder-mystery drama, it is. In fact, it might even be the death-packed sunny whodunnit's hammiest episode yet. Alexi Duggins 9pm, BBC Two Giving the same childhood thrill as a ghost story being told around a campfire, this episode sees Danny Robins meet a shop manager who says her staff are terrified of the presence of a man who watches their every move. Will Danny find a backstory that provides some spooky answers? HR 9pm, Channel 5 Tell me more, tell me more: Greece is the word, as cruiser Calman sets sail on the Aegean Sea aboard a gigantic passenger ship nimble enough to reach a different port every day. That means dazzling white beaches, dancing on top of bars and gamely trying to conceal a lifelong hatred of olives. Graeme Virtue 10.40pm, BBC One Norton recently admitted that Robert De Niro's anecdote had to be cut the last time he was a guest because it was so long – will the actor bring it up as he returns to flog his new political thriller Zero Day? Mikey Madison, Alan Carr, Holly Willoughby, Elton John and Brandi Carlile also join in. HR The Bikeriders (Jeff Nichols, 2023), 11.25am, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere Even by Hollywood standards, you'd be hard pressed to find a film as poorly treated as The Bikeriders. First bumped from schedules due to strikes, the film was then shopped around to other studios before it limped into cinemas last summer. And yet The Bikeriders is great. A 1960s motorcycle outlaw drama by Jeff Nichols (of Mud and Midnight Special renown), it features Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer, along with newly minted star Austin Butler, all doing brilliant work. Treat this as an opportunity to right a historic wrong. Stuart Heritage FA Cup football: Man United v Leicester City 7.30pm, ITV1. Opening tie of the fourth round.
