Rowan Atkinson is to appear in the next series of Horrible Histories.
The Blackadder star will feature in the upcoming sixth series of the BBC's historical comedy children's show, playing Henry VIII.
Ben Miller will also appear in the series as King John, while Kevin Eldon will play William the Conqueror. Sanjeev Bhaskar will also feature in an unconfirmed cameo role.
Lorna Watson and Kathryn Drysdale will have roles as Boudicca and Cleopatra during the series, which will also focus on historical figures such as George III, Napoleon and Winston Churchill.
Meanwhile, series regulars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby and Sarah Hadland will continue to feature.
Jessica Ransom, Adam Riches, Naz Osmanoglu, Jalaal Hartley, Louise Ford, Natalie Walter, Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer (Totally Tom) complete the lineup.
Cbbc controller Cheryl Taylor said: "Horrible Histories has a well-earned reputation as one of the most popular TV shows of a generation, delighting children and adults alike.
The Blackadder star will feature in the upcoming sixth series of the BBC's historical comedy children's show, playing Henry VIII.
Ben Miller will also appear in the series as King John, while Kevin Eldon will play William the Conqueror. Sanjeev Bhaskar will also feature in an unconfirmed cameo role.
Lorna Watson and Kathryn Drysdale will have roles as Boudicca and Cleopatra during the series, which will also focus on historical figures such as George III, Napoleon and Winston Churchill.
Meanwhile, series regulars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby and Sarah Hadland will continue to feature.
Jessica Ransom, Adam Riches, Naz Osmanoglu, Jalaal Hartley, Louise Ford, Natalie Walter, Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer (Totally Tom) complete the lineup.
Cbbc controller Cheryl Taylor said: "Horrible Histories has a well-earned reputation as one of the most popular TV shows of a generation, delighting children and adults alike.
- 1/6/2015
- Digital Spy
An Always Sunny-ish new sitcom on BBC Three? Sign us up. Here's Jake's review of Siblings episode 1...
This review contains spoilers.
When you think of most classic sitcom setups, the common theme is of people trapped together against their will. Steptoe And Son, Porridge (literally in that case) and Red Dwarf all explore the relationships of people who have no choice but to spend time in each other's company. Siblings takes a slightly different tack, Hannah and Dan are stuck with each other because no one else in their right mind would want them.
Siblings set up is as simple as its title - brother and sister duo Hannah and Dan are horrible, self obsessed people with practically zero redeeming qualities. Played by Fresh Meat's Charlotte Ritchie and Totally Tom's Tom Stourton, they go through life with zero self awareness or shame, thinking only of themselves. In this...
This review contains spoilers.
When you think of most classic sitcom setups, the common theme is of people trapped together against their will. Steptoe And Son, Porridge (literally in that case) and Red Dwarf all explore the relationships of people who have no choice but to spend time in each other's company. Siblings takes a slightly different tack, Hannah and Dan are stuck with each other because no one else in their right mind would want them.
Siblings set up is as simple as its title - brother and sister duo Hannah and Dan are horrible, self obsessed people with practically zero redeeming qualities. Played by Fresh Meat's Charlotte Ritchie and Totally Tom's Tom Stourton, they go through life with zero self awareness or shame, thinking only of themselves. In this...
- 8/8/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Fresh Meat's Charlotte Ritchie and comedy writer/performer Tom Stourton are to star in a new BBC Three comedy Siblings, a brand-new scripted comedy from Bwark Productions the company behind The Inbetweeners.
They play Hannah and Dan, the world’s worst brother and sister; a pair of obnoxious, lazy, self-centred, underachieving, incompetent and occasionally depraved siblings who cause chaos and disaster wherever they go.
24 year old Charlotte (represented by Cam) started out singing in classical crossover group All Angels, and stars as Oregon in Channel 4's award-winning comedy drama Fresh Meat.
25 year old Tom (represented by Pjb Management), the son of BBC Radio 4 presenter Ed Stourton, is one-half of comedy double act Totally Tom. He is a writer and performer on Live at the Electric.
Executive Producer, Simon Wilson, said: “We couldn’t have wished for two more brilliantly gifted comic performers than Charlotte and Tom to bring...
They play Hannah and Dan, the world’s worst brother and sister; a pair of obnoxious, lazy, self-centred, underachieving, incompetent and occasionally depraved siblings who cause chaos and disaster wherever they go.
24 year old Charlotte (represented by Cam) started out singing in classical crossover group All Angels, and stars as Oregon in Channel 4's award-winning comedy drama Fresh Meat.
25 year old Tom (represented by Pjb Management), the son of BBC Radio 4 presenter Ed Stourton, is one-half of comedy double act Totally Tom. He is a writer and performer on Live at the Electric.
Executive Producer, Simon Wilson, said: “We couldn’t have wished for two more brilliantly gifted comic performers than Charlotte and Tom to bring...
- 12/10/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Russell Kane is to host a second series of Live at the Electric.
The BBC Three show celebrates the UK's emerging comedy scene and will present up-and-coming comedians through sketch, stand-up, short film and music from July.
> Russell Kane Q&A: 'The geeks are ruling the earth'
The new acts featuring are Lucy Beaumont, who won the 2012 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, Edinburgh Fringe favourite Marcel Lucont, internet smash Chris Kendall's Film Fizz, Antonio, Toby, Bubba Duke & Noogie, Loretta Maine and Paul Currie.
Wittank, Totally Tom and Two Episodes Of Mash will all return to the Live at the Electric stage.
This series, Kane will write and star in his own sketches, including 'The Only Way is Shakespeare' performed entirely in Shakespearean blank verse.
Russell Kane recently announced details of his 2013 tour 'Smallness'.
Live at the Electric returns to BBC Three in July.
The BBC Three show celebrates the UK's emerging comedy scene and will present up-and-coming comedians through sketch, stand-up, short film and music from July.
> Russell Kane Q&A: 'The geeks are ruling the earth'
The new acts featuring are Lucy Beaumont, who won the 2012 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, Edinburgh Fringe favourite Marcel Lucont, internet smash Chris Kendall's Film Fizz, Antonio, Toby, Bubba Duke & Noogie, Loretta Maine and Paul Currie.
Wittank, Totally Tom and Two Episodes Of Mash will all return to the Live at the Electric stage.
This series, Kane will write and star in his own sketches, including 'The Only Way is Shakespeare' performed entirely in Shakespearean blank verse.
Russell Kane recently announced details of his 2013 tour 'Smallness'.
Live at the Electric returns to BBC Three in July.
- 6/6/2013
- Digital Spy
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