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The Guardian
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: the Sussex Squad's finances go under the microscope in Meghan & Harry - Where Did the Money Go?
8.30pm, Channel 5 The Sussex Squad may have largely disappeared from British public life, but they still seem to arouse tabloid fury. Hence, this unnecessary documentary on the exiled couple's financial affairs. The sources of their wealth don't seem too mysterious: inheritance, a massive Netflix deal and a payout from the publishers representing the Sun newspaper won't have hurt. But clearly it's time for another stir of the pot. Phil Harrison 6.30pm, ITV1What do dancer AJ Pritchard, athlete Hollie Arnold, actor Giovanna Fletcher and singer Russell Watson have in common? They all made it out of the I'm a Celebrity jungle with energy to spare, and are now raring to go up against the ruthless Chasers. Ellen E Jones 8.10pm, BBC One Kelly Holmes, Steph McGovern,Omid Djalili and Lucy Beaumont are among the panellists for the quiz that delights in its own naffness. The contestants include Sonny, a 'cow-obsessed' children's illustrator, and Nathanael, a rugby coach with a prosthetic leg. Bradley Walsh presents. Ali Catterall 8.10pm, BBC Two It was the year of Live Aid, shoulder pads and power ballads. But even if 1985 feels like a fallow time – punk had fizzled out but the next wave (dance music and hip-hop) had yet to arrive – there was still plenty going on. Expect bangers from the thematically named likes of Queen, King, Prince and Princess. PH 8.35pm, Channel 4Operation Paperclip is not that well known, and there's probably a good reason for that. It involved more than 1,600 Nazi scientists receiving pardons before being brought to the US and enlisted into the service of Nasa, who were then engaged in the space race. This documentary explores a shameful episode for American science. PH 9.35pm, BBC OneIf not quite as addictive as Big Little Lies, this Aussie adaptation of another Liane Moriarty bestseller has still been an engrossing ride. The penultimate episode sees incomer Sophie continuing to chip away at the mystery that put Scribbly Gum Island on the map, while Margie learns that Ron has been hiding more than his Just for Men bottle. Graeme Virtue Echo Valley (Michael Pearce, 2025), Apple TV+ Coming from the writer of Mare of Easttown, Brad Inglesby, it should be no surprise that this satisfying thriller has a strong middle-aged woman at its heart. Julianne Moore plays Kate, who runs a struggling horse-riding centre and is grieving her dead wife. Then her desperate junkie daughter Claire (Sydney Sweeney) turns up asking for money – again – and Kate is reluctantly drawn into a world of drug deals, double-crosses and death. Michael Pearce, director of the edgy Jessie Buckley mystery Beast, is great at withholding information for maximum dramatic effect while posing the moral question: how far would you go to protect your child? The fun here is working out your own answer. Simon Wardell The Magnificent Seven (John Sturges, 1960), 1.55pm, BBC TwoThis sturdy, star-riddled 1960 John Sturges western is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai – which was itself influenced by John Ford and other masters of the genre. Yul Brynner takes the lead role of the experienced gunslinger who cobbles together a ragtag band of mostly American shooters (Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn) to protect a Mexican village from bandits. Initially only in it for the money, the vigilantes end up befriending the locals and finding common cause. Nicely rounded characters give depth to the shoot-em-ups. SW Kidnapped (Marco Bellocchio, 2023), 9pm, BBC FourIn 1858 in Bologna, a city state under papal rule, a young Jewish boy, Edgardo (Enea Sala), is taken away by priests. They claim he has been baptised and so must be raised a Christian in Rome. Marco Bellocchio's period drama is a tragic true story of religious intolerance and a family ripped apart, but it is also an origin story of the secular Italian nation. So we follow one father, Salomone (Fausto Russo Alesi), fearing his impressionable son is slipping away from him, while il pape, Pius IX (Paolo Pierobon), sees his God-given power over his flock collapsing. SW Tennis: Queen's, 1.25pm, BBC OneThe singles semi-finals. Premiership Rugby Union: Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers, 1.30pm, TNT Sports 1; 2.30pm, ITV1Leicester and England greats Ben Youngs and Dan Cole (pictured above) play their last rugby match in the league final at Twickenham. Golf: US Open, 4pm, Sky Sports Main EventDay three of the major at Oakmont. Fifa Club World Cup Football: Al Ahly v Inter Miami, midnight, Channel 5The opening match in Miami.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big comedian turns the tables on locals ahead of upcoming gig
Comedian and actor Omid Djalili has taken to social media in an attempt to find out what Swindon locals really think of their hometown. The stand-up comic is set to bring his new show, NAMASTE, to Swindon when he performs at the Wyvern Theatre on Thursday, June 26. But before he makes the trip to the town, Omid is on the hunt for the inside jokes within the Swindon community that could end up being a hit on stage. He posed the question in a community Facebook group: "What's funny about life in Swindon that only locals understand?" Responses so far may not have given the comedian much to work with on his search for material ahead of his Swindon gig, with commenters largely choosing to share their thoughts on the town centre. Recommended reading Town centre homes left without water after pipe bursts Public urged to not approach wanted man who may be in Wiltshire Man found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on same night out Omid last performed in Swindon as part of his nationwide tour of his previous stand-up show The Good Times in February 2022. Tickets for his upcoming performance are available from £34 via A description of the show states: "The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. "No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned."
Mid East Info
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Emirati Theater to Make Strong Comeback in Eid Al Adha 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
DXB LIVE, the experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre Theatre, will be hosting two spectacular performances of, 'One Thousand Nights and a Wedding' with the Shabab Al Ahli Theatre Group on May 7 th and 8 th 2025, during Eid Al Adha. The comeback of Emirati Theater is being spearheaded by DXB LIVE who are working on a comprehensive 2025 calendar, to boost recognition of Emirati Theater, support Emirati Art and highlight the talents of young Emirati actors. The Future is Written in the Stars One Thousand Nights and a Wedding is a rich tapestry of comedy, drama, and music while celebrating traditions that transcend generations. The Shabab Al Ahli Theatre Group uses their artistic production to demonstrate the balance between important family traditions and the reality experienced by the youth of today. A beautifully intelligent, poignant production that blends the much-loved magic of ancient tales with a modern social commentary of life in the UAE. While presenting a captivating, entertaining show for the audience, the theater group use the stage to pose important questions about love, destiny, freedom and equality, reflecting the spirit of the times. Renowned Emirati Theater stars and rising young talent aim to leave a lasting impression on their audience long after the curtains close. The Stage for Emirati Theater Goes Beyond the UAE: ' At DXB LIVE it's important to us that we cater to Dubai's diverse global community of residents and visitors. While we ensure that we curate a comprehensive events agenda, populated with entertainment on both a commercial and public level, it's necessary that we support Emirati theater, local artists and highlight the modern social realities faced in the UAE and beyond .' Said Khalid Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre. He added, ' To ensure we appeal to the multicultural communities of the UAE, we work to create an entertainment calendar that entices different audiences with international, Arabic, local artistic and musical performances. As part of our ambition, we aim to stage successful Emirati theatrical performances outside Dubai, in several Gulf countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman .' 2024 Set a Precedent for Entertainment Success: Multiple successful shows, organized by DXB LIVE, were seen in 2024, with Omid Djalili's comedy performance drawing 2,000 people and 2,500 attending the famous Indian singer, Prateek Kuhad's concert. The production of ten children's theatrical performances at the Zabeel Theater in Jumeriah Zabeel Saray saw a staggering audience of over 6,000 children. The Dubai World Trade Centre is a Hub of Global Entertainment: The entertainment calendar for 2025 is rich with a vast array of internationally renowned events, concerts, plays and global stars. In January of this year, an audience of 3,800 were drawn to a comedy show featuring nine famous Indian comedians, March witnessed five awe-inspiring magic shows by celebrity magician, Rob Lake. Six prominent Filipino comedians will host on June 29 th and Indian artist Shreya Ghoshal will perform her much anticipated concert on July 19 th . The diverse entertainment calendar continues with the children's play Salama' by the Shabab Al Ahli Theater Group, and October 5 th will see Omid Djalili come to the stage. The events team are working hard to ensure the calendar has something for everyone, with several artistic, theatrical and comedy shows being announced later this year. With a strong precedent for entertainment success set in 2024, a rich 2025 calendar curated for a diverse audience and rising pool of young Emirati talent, the stage is set for Emirati Theater, and the show is only just beginning.
BBC News
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Mental health talk show pops-up in Ipswich empty shop
A pop-up talk show staged in an empty town centre shop could become a monthly first programme was filmed inside the former Superdry unit in the Buttermarket shopping centre in Ipswich on Thursday, 30 show, called This is Scripted, is a collaboration between Scripted Development and This Is and host Raph Adams said: "The whole premise of it was to magnify men's mental health, something that I am fully engaged with." An appeal for audience members was made on social media, with the recorded programme due to be broadcast on on the pilot show included actor and comedian Omid Djalili, who has become a keen advocate of Ipswich's creative scene since moving to the town four years appearing was Kaine Stromberg, a transformational mindset mentor, and musician Native James, who is nominated for a Mobo award in the Best Alternative Music Act category, with the winners due to be announced at a ceremony in Newcastle upon Tyne on 18 explained his philosophy was "build it and they will come". "And star power appeared and so we were like, 'wow, this is fantastic' and I loved the fact that they were very open in speaking about their mental journey," he said. Sarah Tieck, from media company This Is Ipswich which makes videos on life in Ipswich, said she wanted to support work to help men deal with issues such as mental health and domestic violence. "I have experienced first hand how important safe spaces for young men are," she said. "I want to showcase spots in Ipswich where young men can feel heard and learn how to communicate."Glen Chisholm, a former Labour councillor and Mayor of Ipswich, was in the audience and said: "I was really impressed with the event and it made excellent use of a space which was sitting empty."Great to see young local talent perform and be involved, and the conversations were very powerful, thought provoking and relevant." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
