Baddiel and Skinner unplanned was a free-form talk show hosted by British comedians/personalities David Baddiel and Frank Skinner and produced by Avalon Television. Its concept was developed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and had a run in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2001. The show features the two hosts sitting on a couch on-stage and responding to questions from the audience — at times rather seriously, but usually with bizarre digressions into satirical comedy. An audience member is chosen as "Secretary" and has the job of keeping a note of the topics covered on a white board. In practice, the personality of the secretary will also prompt many jokes — usually at his or her expense. At the end of the show, Skinner asks either the secretary or the audience to choose between two song books, and to pick a page number between 1 and 20. This process determines which song is performed by the duo, sung by Skinner with Baddiel accompanying him on piano. Topics of discussion are wholly mandated by the audience and have ranged from discussions of the war against Iraq and other political events to comments on the latest plot twists of popular soap operas and the Atkins diet. Skinner's Catholicism and Baddiel's Jewish faith are also occasional targets of humour.
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The short-lived variety show, hosted by Gene Di Novi on piano and vocalist Jodie Drake, offered a captivating blend of music and conversation in its half-hour format. Renowned musicians like Clark Terry, Joe Venuti, Gene Lees, and Phyllis Marshall graced the show as guests, showcasing the best in jazz. The rhythm section boasted talents like Michel Donato on bass and Jerry Fuller on drums, enriching the performances. Produced in Toronto by Bob Gibbons, the series highlighted exceptional musical collaborations and remains a testament to the era's jazz brilliance.
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
Epic series spanning three generations of the upwardly mobile Forsyte family at the turn of the 20th century.
Spanning 1919 to 1982, in the fictional village of Schabbach, lives Maria Simon and her family, whose lives and community are changed by historical events around them.
Drama-documentary series telling the story of the American West and its people.
Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one; so did philosophers of old. Now, modern science and new research are helping us to understand these connections. In Healing and the Mind, Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists and patients—people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health. In a five-part series of provocative interviews, he discusses their search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions translate into chemicals in our bodies? How do thoughts and feelings influence health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?
Actress Shelley Duvall presents charming animated versions of some of the most beloved children's stories in this superb Emmy-nominated collection featuring 26 tales narrated by famous actors and musicians. The stories by Mercer Mayer, Virginia Lee Burton, Marilyn Sadler and others are voiced by Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, Candice Bergen, Ringo Starr, Michael J. Fox, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Billy Crystal, Kathy Bates and many more.
Um Mundo Catita is a series of 6 episodes inspired by the world and the characters invented by Manuel João Vieira, but also by the great successes of the last years of American HBO. It is not an exaggeration to say that nothing like this has ever been done in Portugal: contrary to what is usual with comedy shows, this series does not feature successive gags or pictures, but tells a story. The story of a bohemian and bankrupt singer (starring Manuel João Vieira) who falls in love with his beautiful dentist, who in turn is engaged to a successful young executive. "Um Mundo Catita" is the story of a bohemian and bankrupt singer (starred by Manuel João Vieira) who falls in love with his beautiful dentist, who in turn is engaged to a successful young executive. It is the adventures and misadventures of this intrepid lover that we will follow throughout the six episodes. "Um Mundo Quita" explores a type of humor that offers two levels of reading - burlesque and non-sense.
For centuries, wolves have been characterized as bloodthirsty beasts, tormentors of ranchers and the bane of helpless livestock. Determined to overcome this misconception, filmmakers Jaime and Jim Dutcher, creators of the Emmy-winning "Wolves at Our Door" spent six years in a tented camp in the wilderness of Idaho, living with a pack of wolves, listening to them and earning their trust. Join the Dutchers as they share their extraordinary experiences living with the Sawtooth wolf pack. Exclusive footage reveals the innermost details of life in the pack - its unique social structure, how wolf cubs are raised within the group and how these powerful creatures interact with man. Overcoming forest fires, marauding mountain lions and sub-zero winters, the Dutchers and these elusive, intelligent animals share the heartwarming and unique partnership of human and predator.
Recently divorced entrepreneur George Lopez is successful in his business ventures but caught between two cultures in his personal life. He struggles to find balance between the parenting demands of his Anglo ex-wife, Mackenzie, and the cultural expectations of his Latina mother, Alma. His freeloading Uncle Tio and Cousin Junior further complicate his life, which includes 11-year-old son Harper. Outside the home, the successful businessman gives back to the community by teaching history to a multicultural class at a Los Angeles night school; there he is supervised by tough, attractive Assistant Principal Concepcion.
Mario is the title of a 2013 Italian sitcom aired on MTV Italy.
Soo Young is a judge who decides to join the challenging world of politics in order to rectify it. He wins an election and becomes a congressman, but rather than make things right, he's always criticized for his behavior and becomes the ugly duckling of the Great Korea Party. Seeing them up close, he realizes that politicians are even more pathetic than he initially thought and decides to call it quits. But on the day his party is secretly passing the press laws, he is hit on the head with a fire extinguisher by Noh Min Young of the Green Justice Party. She used to have zero interest in politics until her sister, who was considered to be a presidential candidate, died in a freak car accident with just 6 months to go until the presidential elections. This motivates Min Young to get into politics. After she accidentally hits Soo Young on the head with a fire extinguisher, the two of them become the most recognized politicians in all of Korea.
Pillars of Freedom is a multi-platform children's series created by Smiley Guy Studios Inc. and Nexus Media Inc. for TVO and distributed by Picture Box Distribution. It consists of animated TV episodes and a website with online games. The plot follows two young dragons called Spirit and Imm trying to restore freedom to their kingdom.
Derren Brown uses deception as a skill to overcome common misbeliefs and fears of individuals.
Hairy Bikers' Meals On Wheels
Series marking the ten-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, telling the story of the conflict through the words and pictures of the young soldiers themselves. It includes specially edited footage shot on "helmet cam" taken by the armed forces personnel while fighting in the conflict, something rarely seen on television before.
Egypt Beyond the Pyramids
Comrades was a 1983-84 BBC television documentary series and the related book about life in the Soviet Union composed mainly of interviews and fly on the wall filming of 'normal' Soviet citizens. BBC producer Richard Denton was able achieve a largely unprecedented degree of freedom in selecting and interviewing people.