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Back on the chain gang

22 September 2010

Ditched the train in favour of a nice drive across the River Thames – or, in my case, underneath the River Thames – and headed south to the set of Misfits, the drama about a group of teens who suddenly find they’ve got super powers after getting caught in a strange, electrical storm while doing community service.

Sam Trammell meets TV Choice

24 August 2010

If interviews are running late, there are worse places than the bar of London’s Soho Hotel in which you can be ‘forced’ to wait. And while sitting chatting to some lovely PR ladies, I spotted Sam Trammell – the reason why I was waiting – breezing in. The hunky 39-year-old plays bar owner Sam Merlotte in the hit US vampire series, True Blood. Not only does he pull pints – and the occasional woman – but he’s also a ...

My fare ladies

26 July 2010

As I join the female cast of Candy Cabs (a new BBC1 comedy drama currently in production) it’s clear the actresses have bonded with one another. As they sit down together, it’s a little like watching women gather for a hen night. They’re a little bit loud and giddy, but all of their banter is gentle and affectionate. ‘Come on Sweeney!’ they shout, encouraging Claire Sweeney to join the group interview, taking place on a catering bus in ...

Werewolves in Wales!

19 July 2010

Vampires, werewolves and ghosts. Oh my! No, it’s not a modern spin on The Wizard of Oz, but a location trip to the brand new set of Being Human, the dark drama about a group of friends who happen to be a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost. Although, you’d better make that two werewolves, since that’s now the case. The end of the second series saw them on the run from their much-loved home in Bristol, and they sought refuge from their evil pursuer (who ...

Julie Benz in London

16 June 2010

Friday afternoon and ordinarily I’d be mighty peeved at anything standing between me and the start of the World Cup. But when it’s the chance of meeting beautiful American actress Julie Benz I can let it pass (ouch! Bad footy pun). So it is that I find myself in Room 1010 of The Soho Hotel in the heart of London where Julie is perched on a sofa wearing a black dress, with immaculate shoulder length blonde hair, and is charm personified.

Evil Tony's Corrie siege!

28 May 2010

Corrie residents may have heaved a collective sigh of relief when madman Tony Gordon was jailed for life after terrorising the street but I’ve been missing the charismatic baddie ever since. No one does panto villain quite like Gray O’Brien so I’m eagerly awaiting his return to the cobbles in a string of explosive episodes leading up to a gripping finale next Friday (June 4), and I’m not alone judging by the turn out at a special press ...

Meeting Terry Pratchett

21 May 2010

In the world of wizards, witches and even Death, Sir Terry Pratchett commands enormous sales figures as creator of the Discworld novels. Going Postal, Sky’s newest action-packed two-part adaptation of the colourful world of Ankh-Morph, is the reason Sir Terry is sitting before an array of journalists in a smartly upholstered room in The Soho Hotel, London.

Speaking to Spooks

28 April 2010

Of all the places to spend an afternoon in London, Bermondsey wouldn’t normally be top of my list. Sorry people of Bermondsey but you know, Regents Park it’s not! But the unassuming locale is home to the set of Spooks – Kudos production’s super slick spy show – so that’s where I’m sent to interview the cast and take a tour around The Grid.

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An adventure with Sarah Jane!

27 April 2010

I always get excited when I’m booked to go to Cardiff (and it’s not just because I love the sound of a Welsh accent and am a secret fan of the daily Welsh soap, Pobol y Cwm – yes really!)! But a work trip always means it’s Dr Who-related. And this time, I went to interview some of the cast of the spin-off series, The Sarah Jane Adventures – and to sit in on a read-through of four scripts (two, two-part episodes). These are usually done ...