ITV is investigating why the wrong episode of Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones was aired on Friday night (April 10) .
The show launched last week with the fourth episode, rather than the first.
The series follows Rhys Jones's journey southwards from north Africa.
But from the first episode, seen by 2.4 million people, it appeared his journey began in Namibia, in the south west of the continent.
An ITV spokeswoman said to Broadcast Now: "The episode that played out last Friday did not correspond to the running order as billed, and we're looking into how this happened."
The series will now be broadcast in its original order, but with fourth episode left out.
The show launched last week with the fourth episode, rather than the first.
The series follows Rhys Jones's journey southwards from north Africa.
But from the first episode, seen by 2.4 million people, it appeared his journey began in Namibia, in the south west of the continent.
An ITV spokeswoman said to Broadcast Now: "The episode that played out last Friday did not correspond to the running order as billed, and we're looking into how this happened."
The series will now be broadcast in its original order, but with fourth episode left out.
- 4/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Sony Pictures is releasing the controversial Seth Rogen/James Franco action-comedy The Interview in Australian cinemas on February 12, as counter-programming against Fifty Shades of Grey.
The film was due to open on January 22 but was withdrawn amid the Sony hacking scandal, threats to Us cinemas and North Korea.s objections to the plot depicting an attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-un.
The crude satire was released in the Us on more than 300 indie cinemas on Christmas Day and on digital platforms, generating $US31 million in online revenues and $5 million in ticket sales.
Australian exhibitors are supporting the release but some worry its B.O. prospects will be diluted because many Aussies have already downloaded the title.
.Sony are a major supplier to exhibition and I think the industry should get behind them and support the film,. Reading Cinemas CEO Wayne Smith tells If .
.Unfortunately time is running against Sony and there...
The film was due to open on January 22 but was withdrawn amid the Sony hacking scandal, threats to Us cinemas and North Korea.s objections to the plot depicting an attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-un.
The crude satire was released in the Us on more than 300 indie cinemas on Christmas Day and on digital platforms, generating $US31 million in online revenues and $5 million in ticket sales.
Australian exhibitors are supporting the release but some worry its B.O. prospects will be diluted because many Aussies have already downloaded the title.
.Sony are a major supplier to exhibition and I think the industry should get behind them and support the film,. Reading Cinemas CEO Wayne Smith tells If .
.Unfortunately time is running against Sony and there...
- 1/6/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Australia.s independent cinemas should band together to share the costs of collecting data on their customers which will enable the indies to compete more effectively with the major chains.
That.s the key message which Movio CEO William Palmer will deliver at the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia conference being staged in Sydney on April 29 and 30.
The New Zealand-based Movio runs the data for the loyalty programs and concession sales at Village Cinemas, Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Palace, Rialto and Ace Cinemas, tracking the moviegoing habits and demographic profiles of 5.2 million people.
Palmer tells If, .I am suggesting the independents form a collective, an Icaa-type structure, to share the costs of collecting data, which also draws on social media and mobile apps, to compete with the major chains. They can commercialise the value of this data in market research and marketing campaigns..
He proposes a three-step plan. 1. Participating exhibitors agree...
That.s the key message which Movio CEO William Palmer will deliver at the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia conference being staged in Sydney on April 29 and 30.
The New Zealand-based Movio runs the data for the loyalty programs and concession sales at Village Cinemas, Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Palace, Rialto and Ace Cinemas, tracking the moviegoing habits and demographic profiles of 5.2 million people.
Palmer tells If, .I am suggesting the independents form a collective, an Icaa-type structure, to share the costs of collecting data, which also draws on social media and mobile apps, to compete with the major chains. They can commercialise the value of this data in market research and marketing campaigns..
He proposes a three-step plan. 1. Participating exhibitors agree...
- 4/24/2014
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
By Christiaan Hetzner and Harro Ten Wolde
Cologne, Germany (Reuters) - The spoiler popped up automatically when the speedometer of the new Audi RS7 Sportback moved past 130 kilometers an hour on Charles Bridge in central Prague, creating just enough downforce to ensure the tires gripped the road around the next turn.
Racing through the city's scenic old quarter in the "Forza Motorsport 5" videogame is unnervingly realistic - not least thanks to the force-feedback steering wheel that makes the speeding driver struggle to keep control.
The upcoming Microsoft Xbox One game is also just one example of an increasingly symbiotic relationship between software developers and the auto industry. Together they get games fans behind the wheel and carmakers in pole position to woo today's younger consumers as tomorrow's car buyers.
Even if many of the players may not be able to afford to buy a car now, Volkswagen's Audi sponsors the...
Cologne, Germany (Reuters) - The spoiler popped up automatically when the speedometer of the new Audi RS7 Sportback moved past 130 kilometers an hour on Charles Bridge in central Prague, creating just enough downforce to ensure the tires gripped the road around the next turn.
Racing through the city's scenic old quarter in the "Forza Motorsport 5" videogame is unnervingly realistic - not least thanks to the force-feedback steering wheel that makes the speeding driver struggle to keep control.
The upcoming Microsoft Xbox One game is also just one example of an increasingly symbiotic relationship between software developers and the auto industry. Together they get games fans behind the wheel and carmakers in pole position to woo today's younger consumers as tomorrow's car buyers.
Even if many of the players may not be able to afford to buy a car now, Volkswagen's Audi sponsors the...
- 8/22/2013
- by Reuters
- Huffington Post
Griff Rhys Jones has revealed that he was completely different to late comedy partner Mel Smith, joking that the pair only "stayed together for the money".
Smith passed away from a heart attack at the age of 60 earlier this month. The twosome starred in sketch show Alas Smith And Jones for nearly a decade.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Rhys Jones explained: "We were not similar... I invited Mel to my country cottage and he never took his coat off. He took me to the races and I read a book.
"I dragged him sailing and he asked to 'go in' when we were halfway home and 30 miles from the nearest port.
"He loved a drink. I am teetotal. He never carried a credit card. I never have cash. He never went for a walk. I run 10 miles a week. He worshipped Stephen Sondheim. I think Sondheim is a pretentious,...
Smith passed away from a heart attack at the age of 60 earlier this month. The twosome starred in sketch show Alas Smith And Jones for nearly a decade.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Rhys Jones explained: "We were not similar... I invited Mel to my country cottage and he never took his coat off. He took me to the races and I read a book.
"I dragged him sailing and he asked to 'go in' when we were halfway home and 30 miles from the nearest port.
"He loved a drink. I am teetotal. He never carried a credit card. I never have cash. He never went for a walk. I run 10 miles a week. He worshipped Stephen Sondheim. I think Sondheim is a pretentious,...
- 7/30/2013
- Digital Spy
Comedian, actor, writer and director who came to prominence in satirical TV sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News
Mel Smith was once upstaged by a talking gorilla. He was playing a zoologist in a sketch on his hit comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News and the gorilla suit contained Rowan Atkinson. "When I caught Gerald in 68 he was completely wild," said Smith. "Wild?" retorted the gorilla. "I was absolutely livid!"
If the gorilla had the best line, Smith had the more expressive countenance, mugging with a deadpan virtuosity rarely seen since Oliver Hardy in his pomp. That face – as hangdog as his childhood hero Tony Hancock's – made Smith, who has died of a heart attack aged 60, one of the most recognisable of postwar British comedians.
Smith's face was only part of his fortune. He was a writer and editor of some of the most redoubtable British TV...
Mel Smith was once upstaged by a talking gorilla. He was playing a zoologist in a sketch on his hit comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News and the gorilla suit contained Rowan Atkinson. "When I caught Gerald in 68 he was completely wild," said Smith. "Wild?" retorted the gorilla. "I was absolutely livid!"
If the gorilla had the best line, Smith had the more expressive countenance, mugging with a deadpan virtuosity rarely seen since Oliver Hardy in his pomp. That face – as hangdog as his childhood hero Tony Hancock's – made Smith, who has died of a heart attack aged 60, one of the most recognisable of postwar British comedians.
Smith's face was only part of his fortune. He was a writer and editor of some of the most redoubtable British TV...
- 7/21/2013
- by Stuart Jeffries
- The Guardian - Film News
London, July 21: British comic Mel Smith has passed away after suffering a heart attack. He was 60.
According to Smith's agent, Michael Foster, the actor died at his home on Friday, the BBC reported.
Smith, who is famous for the sketch shows 'Alas Smith and Jones' and 'Not The Nine O'clock News', was a great pal of co-star Griff Rhys Jones with whom he set up the independent TV Company, Talkback Productions.
Rhys Jones, who was friends with Smith for over 35 years, described his late friend as a "brilliant actor".
Foster announced the demise in a statement on behalf of Smith's wife, Pam and said that Smith, comedian.
According to Smith's agent, Michael Foster, the actor died at his home on Friday, the BBC reported.
Smith, who is famous for the sketch shows 'Alas Smith and Jones' and 'Not The Nine O'clock News', was a great pal of co-star Griff Rhys Jones with whom he set up the independent TV Company, Talkback Productions.
Rhys Jones, who was friends with Smith for over 35 years, described his late friend as a "brilliant actor".
Foster announced the demise in a statement on behalf of Smith's wife, Pam and said that Smith, comedian.
- 7/21/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Best known for roles in Alas Smith and Jones and Not the Nine O'Clock News, the comic also reached No 3 in the music charts
The classic image of Mel Smith was head to head in conversation with Griff Rhys Jones, discussing anything from politics to sex, on Alas Smith and Jones.
Sometimes, in variety show or charity events, either the part of Smith or Jones was played by a celebrity. The show was broadcast from 1984-89 as Alas Smith and Jones and from 1989-98 as Smith and Jones.
Here Smith and Rhys Jones discuss the 60s and the Beatles.
In 1986, Smith parodied the monotonous broadcast of the football results, which were an essential and lengthy part of many news broadcasts at the time.
Smith's career was launched alongside that of Jones, Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson and Chris Langham in Not the Nine O'Clock News, which ran from 1979-82. It featured...
The classic image of Mel Smith was head to head in conversation with Griff Rhys Jones, discussing anything from politics to sex, on Alas Smith and Jones.
Sometimes, in variety show or charity events, either the part of Smith or Jones was played by a celebrity. The show was broadcast from 1984-89 as Alas Smith and Jones and from 1989-98 as Smith and Jones.
Here Smith and Rhys Jones discuss the 60s and the Beatles.
In 1986, Smith parodied the monotonous broadcast of the football results, which were an essential and lengthy part of many news broadcasts at the time.
Smith's career was launched alongside that of Jones, Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson and Chris Langham in Not the Nine O'Clock News, which ran from 1979-82. It featured...
- 7/20/2013
- by Conal Urquhart
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s with deep sadness and no little shock that we must report that comedian, writer, actor, director and producer Mel Smith has died at the age of 60 following a heart attack.Smith will likely be best remembered for his iconic comedy partnership with Griff Rhys Jones, appearances on shows such as Not The Nine O’Clock News and directing several comedy films including Bean.Born and brought up in Chiswick, he attended New College, Oxford and then began a stint in theatre at the Royal Court and Bristol Old Vic. Initially, he was a director and producer, working behind the scenes, but had performed at the Edinburgh Festival while at university, and had met several of the Cambridge Footlights team.From there sprang Not The Nine O’Clock News, followed by comedy collaborations with Bob Goody and his time with Rhys Jones. The latter pair also founded TalkBack Productions,...
- 7/20/2013
- EmpireOnline
The Apprentice saw a dip in the ratings on Wednesday night (June 26) for BBC One, overnight figures show.
Lord Alan Sugar's latest firing - following Jason Leech's departure last week - lost almost 300,000 viewers, falling to 5.85 million (25.0%) at 9pm. However, it was still the most-watched show outside of soaps. The Apprentice: You're Fired! was seen by 2.25m (11.5%) on BBC Two.
Earlier, Rhys Jones's Wildlife Patrol interested 2.06m (10.5%) at 7.30pm, while A Question of Sport quizzed 2.12m (15.5%) at 10.45pm.
BBC Two's dramatic Today at Wimbledon rose to 3.39m (16.2%) at 8.30pm, followed by Horizon with 1.45m (6.2%) at 9pm.
On ITV, All-Star Mr & Mrs held steady from last week with 3.67m (17.9%) at 8pm (183k/0.8% on +1), while Love & Marriage fell to 2.96m (12.7%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E continued with 1.96m (8.4%) at 9pm (289k/1.7%), followed by the latest Dates with 676k (3.5%) at 10pm. Why Am I Still Single?...
Lord Alan Sugar's latest firing - following Jason Leech's departure last week - lost almost 300,000 viewers, falling to 5.85 million (25.0%) at 9pm. However, it was still the most-watched show outside of soaps. The Apprentice: You're Fired! was seen by 2.25m (11.5%) on BBC Two.
Earlier, Rhys Jones's Wildlife Patrol interested 2.06m (10.5%) at 7.30pm, while A Question of Sport quizzed 2.12m (15.5%) at 10.45pm.
BBC Two's dramatic Today at Wimbledon rose to 3.39m (16.2%) at 8.30pm, followed by Horizon with 1.45m (6.2%) at 9pm.
On ITV, All-Star Mr & Mrs held steady from last week with 3.67m (17.9%) at 8pm (183k/0.8% on +1), while Love & Marriage fell to 2.96m (12.7%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E continued with 1.96m (8.4%) at 9pm (289k/1.7%), followed by the latest Dates with 676k (3.5%) at 10pm. Why Am I Still Single?...
- 6/27/2013
- Digital Spy
The BBC has commissioned a new drama charting the final days of Dylan Thomas.
A Poet in New York - written by Andrew Davies (Mr Selfridge) - will mark the centenary of the Welsh poet's birth.
Set in New York and Laugharne, the drama will explore how the 39-year-old Thomas died in a smog-ridden New York in November 1953.
Griff Rhys Jones will act as executive producer via his company Modern Television, while Room at the Top's Aisling Walsh will direct.
Rhys Jones said: "Andrew Davies has written a moving, exciting and sensitive script about the tragic end of a huge figure. It does full justice to Dylan and his legacy."
Davies added: "It's been such a privilege and a pleasure to work on this film; Dylan Thomas was a huge inspiration to me as I was growing up in a very similar environment to his in South Wales.
"Although...
A Poet in New York - written by Andrew Davies (Mr Selfridge) - will mark the centenary of the Welsh poet's birth.
Set in New York and Laugharne, the drama will explore how the 39-year-old Thomas died in a smog-ridden New York in November 1953.
Griff Rhys Jones will act as executive producer via his company Modern Television, while Room at the Top's Aisling Walsh will direct.
Rhys Jones said: "Andrew Davies has written a moving, exciting and sensitive script about the tragic end of a huge figure. It does full justice to Dylan and his legacy."
Davies added: "It's been such a privilege and a pleasure to work on this film; Dylan Thomas was a huge inspiration to me as I was growing up in a very similar environment to his in South Wales.
"Although...
- 4/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Griff Rhys Jones is to host a new comedy panel show for Channel 4. The comedian will appear alongside regular team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Charlie Baker on A Short History of Everything Else. The six-part series, described by Rhys Jones as "a serious nostalgia-fest", will use archive TV clips to look back at the last few decades. "This entertaining new series will be a satirical and engaging look back at strikes, depression, unemployment figures and the faux pas of yesterday's leaders," said Channel 4's head of factual Ralph Lee. "Hopefully offering an escape from the strikes, depression (more)...
- 3/12/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller's new Channel 4 pilot Felix and Murdo made a quiet impact on TV last night, overnight viewing figures indicate. The Edwardian comedy, penned by Men Behaving Badly's Simon Nye, amused 653k (3.9%) at 10.30pm. Felix and Murdo rounded off a poor evening for C4, after Jon Snow's 2011 logged 506k (2.1%) at 8pm, and 1.09m (4.6%) caught The Untold Tommy Cooper at 9pm (+1: 217k/1.3%). Great Expectations continued to perform strongly for BBC One with 6.04m (24.8%) for the second episode, while the drama's closest 9pm opponent - It'll Be Alright on the Night with Griff Rhys Jones - attracted 4.69m (18.5%) to ITV1 (+1: 527k/2.8%). Rhys Jones also appeared on BBC Two's Three Men Go To New England (more)...
- 12/29/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.