Following on from an Rts award, a British Comedy Award, a BAFTA nomination and strong ratings on ITV2, Plebs is back.
A second series of the Ancient Rome sitcom - a fusion of The Inbetweeners and Blackadder - kicks off tonight, with hapless Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Stylax (Joel Fry) and Grumio (Ryan Sampson) landing themselves in yet more trouble.
Below, Rosenthal tells Digital Spy how he uses Plebs to make friends, reveals his outrageous diva demands and promises us a shot at stardom.
The first series of Plebs won awards and scored a BAFTA nomination - did you expect it to be such a hit?
"I wouldn't say we expected to win awards, 'cos that would be a pretty terrible thing all round... to expect it. Big credit to ITV2 - they didn't bury it. They really put in a great slot where a lot of people were going to...
A second series of the Ancient Rome sitcom - a fusion of The Inbetweeners and Blackadder - kicks off tonight, with hapless Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Stylax (Joel Fry) and Grumio (Ryan Sampson) landing themselves in yet more trouble.
Below, Rosenthal tells Digital Spy how he uses Plebs to make friends, reveals his outrageous diva demands and promises us a shot at stardom.
The first series of Plebs won awards and scored a BAFTA nomination - did you expect it to be such a hit?
"I wouldn't say we expected to win awards, 'cos that would be a pretty terrible thing all round... to expect it. Big credit to ITV2 - they didn't bury it. They really put in a great slot where a lot of people were going to...
- 9/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Jim Rosenthal wants to play a wrestler in 'Plebs'. The 66-year-old sports presenter makes his debut in the ITV2 sitcom in a short stint as a chariot racing commentator next week, but his son Tom Rosenthal, who portrays Marcus in the show, admits his father won't stop asking producers Tom Basden and Sam Leifer for bigger parts. Speaking at the launch of 'Plebs', he told Bang Showbiz: ''He has not stopped bothering me. Every sentence begins with, 'Have you got me a part in Plebs yet?' And he still wants more. He's not happy with this. Any kind of sport,...
- 9/15/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Jim Rosenthal wants to play a wrestler in 'Plebs'. The 66-year-old sports presenter makes his debut in the ITV2 sitcom in a short stint as a chariot racing commentator next week, but his son Tom Rosenthal, who portrays Marcus in the show, admits his father won't stop asking producers Tom Basden and Sam Leifer for bigger parts. Speaking at the launch of 'Plebs', he told Bang Showbiz: ''He has not stopped bothering me. Every sentence begins with, 'Have you got me a part in Plebs yet?' And he still wants more. He's not happy with this. Any kind of sport,...
- 9/12/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lineker and Adrian Chiles are to feature in upcoming football specials on Dave.
Three new programmes will air in the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup, which will both celebrate and mock the history of the England team.
England's Top 19 Footy Heroes, England's Top 53 Footy Goals and England's Top 39 Footy Gaffes will feature several sports pundits and comedians including Alex Brooker, Tom Rosenthal and Phil Cornwell.
Sport stars Ian Wright, Lee Dixon, Jim Rosenthal, Michael Vaughan and Didi Hamann will also look back at England's best and worst moments.
Jason Manford will narrate the three-hour-long specials, to air in May.
UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle said: "This rich mix of talking heads and brilliant clips met with sporting heroes and comedians will be a great build-up to the World Cup and remind audiences why we all bask in the love/hate relationship with the England football team."
Dave's Steve North...
Three new programmes will air in the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup, which will both celebrate and mock the history of the England team.
England's Top 19 Footy Heroes, England's Top 53 Footy Goals and England's Top 39 Footy Gaffes will feature several sports pundits and comedians including Alex Brooker, Tom Rosenthal and Phil Cornwell.
Sport stars Ian Wright, Lee Dixon, Jim Rosenthal, Michael Vaughan and Didi Hamann will also look back at England's best and worst moments.
Jason Manford will narrate the three-hour-long specials, to air in May.
UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle said: "This rich mix of talking heads and brilliant clips met with sporting heroes and comedians will be a great build-up to the World Cup and remind audiences why we all bask in the love/hate relationship with the England football team."
Dave's Steve North...
- 4/10/2014
- Digital Spy
HollywoodNews.com: MatchingDonors.com is asking the public to help raise awareness about being a living organ donor on MatchingDonors.com through their Everybody Can Save A Life Video Contest! This contest will also get the entrants videos before Hollywood’s Top decision makers, producers, and studio executives, and winners will receive cash prizes as well as the opportunity to work with these top people in Hollywood as Assistant Producers on a television show or movie, or even Assistant Produce an iPhone social game with the creator of Xbox Live. (See extensive information at http://www.matchingdonors.com/life/pdfdocs/Contest.pdf).
Thanks to a very generous donation from the Hollywood Awards, the First Place winner will also be given two tickets and be invited to attend the Hollywood Awards® Gala where they can socialize with Hollywood’s biggest stars. See more at http://www.hollywoodawards.com.
Nineteen people die...
Thanks to a very generous donation from the Hollywood Awards, the First Place winner will also be given two tickets and be invited to attend the Hollywood Awards® Gala where they can socialize with Hollywood’s biggest stars. See more at http://www.hollywoodawards.com.
Nineteen people die...
- 7/18/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Jim Rosenthal has been confirmed as the new face of Channel 5 football. The veteran broadcaster will take over the role on Thursday September 16, when he will anchor coverage of Liverpool vs. Steaua Bucharest. He succeeds Colin Murray, who replaced Adrian Chiles on BBC Two's Match Of The Day 2 in the summer. Speaking about his new role, Rosenthal said: "I've covered many different sports throughout my career, but football has always been my first love. It's tremendous to be back covering the game at the highest level. "Five has an innovative and inclusive approach to its coverage, which really excites me. With Liverpool and Manchester City in the tournament, alongside some of the biggest names in European football, such (more)...
- 9/15/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Oddsac, London, Manchester & Leeds
How to follow up one of the best albums of last year? Rather than release another cryptically titled psychedelic odyssey, New York uber-hipsters Animal Collective have gone even further out and made a film. Well, actually it's a "visual album", made with long-time artist collaborator Danny Perez. Four years in the making, featuring completely new music, Oddsac is a narrative-free, head-spinning vortex of abstract kaleidoscopic trippiness that, as one fan puts it, "makes Matthew Barney look like Matthew McConaughey". Confused? Perez and the band will be on hand to explain themselves.
Ica, SE1, Thu; Mint Lounge, Manchester, Fri; Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 15 May, oddsac.com
One Night In Turin, Nationwide
The summer blockbuster season is set to be called off for a few weeks this June while the World Cup hogs the nation's viewing attention instead. But to get us in the mood, and keep us in the cinema,...
How to follow up one of the best albums of last year? Rather than release another cryptically titled psychedelic odyssey, New York uber-hipsters Animal Collective have gone even further out and made a film. Well, actually it's a "visual album", made with long-time artist collaborator Danny Perez. Four years in the making, featuring completely new music, Oddsac is a narrative-free, head-spinning vortex of abstract kaleidoscopic trippiness that, as one fan puts it, "makes Matthew Barney look like Matthew McConaughey". Confused? Perez and the band will be on hand to explain themselves.
Ica, SE1, Thu; Mint Lounge, Manchester, Fri; Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 15 May, oddsac.com
One Night In Turin, Nationwide
The summer blockbuster season is set to be called off for a few weeks this June while the World Cup hogs the nation's viewing attention instead. But to get us in the mood, and keep us in the cinema,...
- 5/7/2010
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Hold on to your hankies Boxwishers, as for this week’s eBay spot we’ve uncovered a gem from 2004 blubfest The Notebook – a costume screen-worn by Ryan Gosling. As humble country boy Noah Calhoun, he stole the heart of Rachel McAdams’s spoilt socialite Allie Hamilton and of girls everywhere, his endearing mix of cheeky charm and optimistic innocence impossible to resist and now a little piece of the romantic movie’s magic can be yours with the porch outfit as seen on Noah.
The outfit is described by the seller as consisting of “a pair of brown Carpenter pants (no label), one long sleeve Distinctive Shirtmaker Anto Beverly Hills, one white tank top (no label), and one brown Banana Republic leather belt.” Acquired by the seller, yourauctionhero at a New Line Cinema auction a few years back, it comes with the original letter of authenticity signed by New Line’s president,...
The outfit is described by the seller as consisting of “a pair of brown Carpenter pants (no label), one long sleeve Distinctive Shirtmaker Anto Beverly Hills, one white tank top (no label), and one brown Banana Republic leather belt.” Acquired by the seller, yourauctionhero at a New Line Cinema auction a few years back, it comes with the original letter of authenticity signed by New Line’s president,...
- 5/29/2009
- Boxwish.com
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