Pointless Celebrities: BBC One, 7pm
The start of a new run of celebrity specials of the daytime quiz show fronted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. This week, it's a 1970s special complete with comedy Village People moustaches. There's a round on pop music, which should suit Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman. The other teams involved are actors Paul Henry and Madeline Smith, DJ Edward Stewart and Sally James (of Tiswas fame), and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen.
Britain's Got Talent: ITV, 7.15pm
ITV's biggest talent show is back with its great variety of singers, dancers, gymnasts, comedians and performing dogs. From the sublime to the ridiculous, the audition rounds have it all. Ant and Dec present, claiming about Simon Cowell that "if anything, parenthood has made him grumpier". The media mogul presides over the judging panel, alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
With the introduction of the Golden Buzzer,...
The start of a new run of celebrity specials of the daytime quiz show fronted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. This week, it's a 1970s special complete with comedy Village People moustaches. There's a round on pop music, which should suit Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman. The other teams involved are actors Paul Henry and Madeline Smith, DJ Edward Stewart and Sally James (of Tiswas fame), and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen.
Britain's Got Talent: ITV, 7.15pm
ITV's biggest talent show is back with its great variety of singers, dancers, gymnasts, comedians and performing dogs. From the sublime to the ridiculous, the audition rounds have it all. Ant and Dec present, claiming about Simon Cowell that "if anything, parenthood has made him grumpier". The media mogul presides over the judging panel, alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
With the introduction of the Golden Buzzer,...
- 4/12/2014
- Digital Spy
For 12 years the commercial networks have been able to claim New Zealand content in their obligations to show local drama. It’s time for that crutch to be removed, Colin Delaney argues.
With a certain layer of guilt, Australians have long claimed Kiwi talent as our own; actors Sam Neill and Russell Crowe, Crowded House’s Neil Finn, Keith Urban and perhaps in a couple of years, Paul Henry. However in TV land they’ve been able to do so completely guilt-free for 12 years. The three big commercial broadcasters, in accordance with the Australian Communications and Media Association regulations, must air a certain amount of Australian-made drama. A point system for tallying the hours of broadcast must total a minimum of 250 points a year. Different types of drama get different numbers of points per hour. The regulation is to both protect Australian culture in the media, and to create work within the production sector.
With a certain layer of guilt, Australians have long claimed Kiwi talent as our own; actors Sam Neill and Russell Crowe, Crowded House’s Neil Finn, Keith Urban and perhaps in a couple of years, Paul Henry. However in TV land they’ve been able to do so completely guilt-free for 12 years. The three big commercial broadcasters, in accordance with the Australian Communications and Media Association regulations, must air a certain amount of Australian-made drama. A point system for tallying the hours of broadcast must total a minimum of 250 points a year. Different types of drama get different numbers of points per hour. The regulation is to both protect Australian culture in the media, and to create work within the production sector.
- 6/29/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
New Zealand TV anchor, Paul Henry, officially resigned on Sunday after ridiculing India Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's name on live TV and on the show's website. The slur spurred India to lodge a diplomatic protest against New Zealand, which has since apologized.
This was not the first time Henry publicly made racist remarks. He mocked whether or not Indo-Fijian Governor General Anand Satyanand was really a New Zealander and was suspended without pay.
On his resignation, Henry said that it was no longer "practical" for him to do his job and that he did not want to be used as a "lightning rod for racial disharmony."
"I have apologised twice, and have meant every word. I again apologise to all those who were genuinely hurt by what I said," Henry added.
This was not the first time Henry publicly made racist remarks. He mocked whether or not Indo-Fijian Governor General Anand Satyanand was really a New Zealander and was suspended without pay.
On his resignation, Henry said that it was no longer "practical" for him to do his job and that he did not want to be used as a "lightning rod for racial disharmony."
"I have apologised twice, and have meant every word. I again apologise to all those who were genuinely hurt by what I said," Henry added.
- 10/10/2010
- icelebz.com
Politically incorrect statements made by media personnel in the U.S. might lead to firings or early retirements, but that's nothing compared to the full-on "diplomatic incident" brought on by a New Zealand broadcaster's inappropriate snickering recently.
Paul Henry, a newscaster with Tvnz in New Zealand, couldn't help making some rather obvious jokes about New Delhi's chief minister. Her name: Sheila Dikshit.
For the record, it's pronounced "Dixit."
But even after the news anchor is provided the correct pronunciation, he laughs uncontrollably while his co-anchor shakes her head.
While Tvnz has suspended Henry, the damage has already been done. Folks in New Zealand who saw the TV broadcast complained, as did Indian officials, and the New Zealand government has apologized to the Indian Government. There was even talk of trade negotiations being impeded because of the anchorman's slight against Dikshit.
Friday on Tvnz, an expert went on the air to...
Paul Henry, a newscaster with Tvnz in New Zealand, couldn't help making some rather obvious jokes about New Delhi's chief minister. Her name: Sheila Dikshit.
For the record, it's pronounced "Dixit."
But even after the news anchor is provided the correct pronunciation, he laughs uncontrollably while his co-anchor shakes her head.
While Tvnz has suspended Henry, the damage has already been done. Folks in New Zealand who saw the TV broadcast complained, as did Indian officials, and the New Zealand government has apologized to the Indian Government. There was even talk of trade negotiations being impeded because of the anchorman's slight against Dikshit.
Friday on Tvnz, an expert went on the air to...
- 10/8/2010
- by By Paul Bond
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Recently a talk show host in New Zealand directed a rancorous racial slur against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. It goes without saying that after the incident, the incident was not taken lightly by the Indians. Rupert Holborow, the High Commissioner from New Zealand was summoned by India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that India could officially lodge complaints against Paul Henry (TV Show Host).
Paul Henry is infamous for his racist attitude and has been censored quite a few times in the past for badmouthing senior political officials. The morning show hosted by Paul Henry has become well-known for its racial undertones. Rupert Holborow apologized on the behalf of his country and expressed his deepest regrets for the hurt that those comments have caused. The High Commissioner also said that the comments were insensitive, inappropriate and vulgar.
Ina recently released statement the Indian Government denounced the racist remarks...
Paul Henry is infamous for his racist attitude and has been censored quite a few times in the past for badmouthing senior political officials. The morning show hosted by Paul Henry has become well-known for its racial undertones. Rupert Holborow apologized on the behalf of his country and expressed his deepest regrets for the hurt that those comments have caused. The High Commissioner also said that the comments were insensitive, inappropriate and vulgar.
Ina recently released statement the Indian Government denounced the racist remarks...
- 10/7/2010
- by babul.shah@sampurn.com (Babul)
- TellyCafe
Television show host Paul Henry of New Zealand has been shown the door by his employers after it was alleged that the man deliberately mispronounced the name of Sheila Dikshit, the chief minister of Delhi. The show featuring Paul Henry was scheduled to go on air at breakfast time in the country, but has been called off air following the unnecessary attention that his pronunciations have drawn after certain parts of the show made their way into the internet. Reportedly, Paul Henry repeatedly referred to Sheila Dikshit as Sheila ‘dick-shit’ in his TV show while speaking about the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
The Tvnz website has made his words public and since then people all around New Zealand have shown a lot of interest in the Paul Henry clipping. The clip however has been removed after it became the butt of ridicule for the channel and its host. Paul Henry...
The Tvnz website has made his words public and since then people all around New Zealand have shown a lot of interest in the Paul Henry clipping. The clip however has been removed after it became the butt of ridicule for the channel and its host. Paul Henry...
- 10/7/2010
- by babul.shah@sampurn.com (Babul)
- TellyCafe
TV comic Lenny Henry has hit out at Britain’s Got Talent judges, for not encouraging the comedians who audition for the show.
Recently separated Henry, 51, who shot to fame after he won ITV’s New Faces in 1976, told the audience at an awards show:
“It is a freak show.
“If you’re a speciality act or a singer with a great story then fine, but comedians are too ordinary. Simon Cowell will just go: ‘This is comedy. I’ve seen it.’”
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Recently separated Henry, 51, who shot to fame after he won ITV’s New Faces in 1976, told the audience at an awards show:
“It is a freak show.
“If you’re a speciality act or a singer with a great story then fine, but comedians are too ordinary. Simon Cowell will just go: ‘This is comedy. I’ve seen it.’”
Do you agree? Leave your comments below.
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- 5/25/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
A TV star from New Zealand has apologised for calling Susan Boyle “retarded”. Paul Henry, who presents a breakfast show on the state-owned Television New Zealand, made the comment in a broadcast on November 23. The TV station has now upheld complaints made against him by viewers – but Henry looks set to keep his job. Speaking after the ruling, Henry said: “I am sorry that some people have taken what I said in a way that I never intended. “In fact, I have a great amount of respect for people who rise to the challenges imposed on them in life.” In the controversial broadcast, Henry read a quote from a magazine which said that...
- 12/21/2009
- by Grant Hodgson
- Monsters and Critics
A high-profile New Zealand television presenter had to apologise Monday for describing Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle as "retarded".Paul Henry, a breakfast television presenter on state-owned Television New Zealand, has been in the firing line from viewers since the incident last month.On Monday Television New Zealand upheld complaints against Henry and the broadcaster said he never intended to offend people with disabilities."I am sorry that some people have taken what I said in a way that I never intended," Henry said.In the original broadcast, Henry quoted from a magazine article which said Boyle was "starved of oxygen at birth" and suffered an intellectual disability."If you look at her carefully, you can make it out," Henry told viewers."Here's the really interesting revelation: she is in fact retarded."Television New Zealand's head of news and current affairs,...
- 12/20/2009
- Filmicafe
Wellington, Dec 2 (Dpa) New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission said it had received nearly 200 calls after a television host said British singing sensation Susan Boyle was “retarded”.
Paul Henry, who hosts Television New Zealand’s breakfast news programme, laughed as he read on air a magazine article about how Boyle was starved of oxygen at birth and suffered a mental disability.
“Here’s the really interesting revelation - she is in fact retarded,” he said “And if you look at her carefully, you can make it out.”
A spokeswoman for the commission told the New Zealand Press Association Tuesday that a mediator would assess 185 calls about Henry’s remarks to decide.
Paul Henry, who hosts Television New Zealand’s breakfast news programme, laughed as he read on air a magazine article about how Boyle was starved of oxygen at birth and suffered a mental disability.
“Here’s the really interesting revelation - she is in fact retarded,” he said “And if you look at her carefully, you can make it out.”
A spokeswoman for the commission told the New Zealand Press Association Tuesday that a mediator would assess 185 calls about Henry’s remarks to decide.
- 12/2/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
New Zealand's Human Rights Commission said it had received nearly 200 calls after a television host said British singing sensation Susan Boyle was 'retarded'.Paul Henry, who hosts Television New Zealand's breakfast news programme, laughed as he read on air a magazine article about how Boyle was starved of oxygen at birth and suffered a mental disability.'Here's the really interesting revelation - she is in fact retarded,' he said 'And if you look at her carefully, you can make it out.'A spokeswoman for the commission told the New Zealand Press Association Tuesday that a mediator would assess 185 calls about Henry's remarks to decide whether they breached the Human Rights Act.Philippa Sellens, spokeswoman for the Ihc, an organisation that raises money for people with mental disabilities, said it had complained to the commission that Henry was mocking a 'part of society that has trouble speaking up for themselves'.
- 12/1/2009
- Filmicafe
The Scottish singer - who shot to fame after appearing on talent show 'Britain's Got Talent' earlier this year - has broken records with her first album, 'I Dreamed a Dream', which shot to the top of the British album charts yesterday (29.11.09). The record has become the fastest-selling debut album ever released in the UK after selling 411,000 copies in one week and has also sold over 2million copies worldwide - making it the fastest-selling debut album by a woman ever. Susan, 48, said: "It's fantastic!" However, the singer's success has been marred by New Zealand TV presenter, who labelled the 48-year-old singer a "retard". During his live breakfast show, Paul Henry criticised Susan - who suffered learning difficulties as a child after she was starved of oxygen at birth - and told viewers he had made a "revelation". He said: "Here's the really interesting revelation - she is in fact retarded.
- 11/30/2009
- by Alice
- Gossipvita
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