Monkey Magic!

It's great news everyone! Monkey is coming back!

Now I know I normally chat about shows that are on or just about to hit our screens but I've just found this article in the Times Online and I've been thrown back to the days of my youth.

As kids, my siblings and I used to gather round the TV to watch Monkey on his magical journey with his companions The Priest, Pigsy and the Water Monster to retrieve statues from a Buddhist monastery.

Now I have to admit that as a child, I didn't really undestand what was going on I only really remember the stupid monsters, corny jokes, idiotic fight scenes and barely passable special effects. Our household favourie was the flying cloud! Those were the days!

My mom loved the programme too because it was one of very few times she was free from screaming rampaging kids.

It's being remade and brought up to date. No doubt there will be major changes but I hope they will at least keep the sense of humour that was such a hit with old and young alike.

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Deal or No Deal

Preston (formerly of Celebrity Big Brother and lead singer of the Ordinary Boys) said he thinks the banker is actuallly Mr Blobby.

When I think of Noel Edmiunds I can't help but think of terrible jumpers, Mr Blobby, Shakey cardboard Castle scenery, big throne like chairs, gunge tanks. It's all gone!

Instead we have real people playing a cracker of a game.

You can't help but get really involved! Catch it when you can! It's by far the best game show on tv right now.

Peace Ya'll

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

Harry's back tonight. I found this show in it's earlier late night incarnation a while ago and really didn't think I'd like it. Harry with his high collar, thick rimmed glasses, leery lip licking and slapstick style comedy wasn't what I would normally have been interested in watching.

How wrong I was. He just takes such an irreverent look at the weeks happenings in tv. Soaps, news events, reality shows; no-one is safe. There's the running joke of the week, the fight of the week e.g. "who do you think would win in a fight between Tracy Barlow and a Cylon" and him ripping the "p" out of a scene and then inviting those involved onto the show to finish it up.

He's cheeky, disrespectful, genius and just plain funny. Tune in tonight on ITV1 at 5.15pm.

Oh no! I sound like an ad now!

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Watch the Branston Baked Beans Advert - I'm still scared!

I know I said it already but the ad for Branston Beans scares me. It seems the more it scares me the more often it's on the telly.

I think it's the way this can is winding and grinding while singing "I believe in miracles" in that sultry voice. Then to make matters worse the mouth with those perfectly white teeth and it kinda looks like a cyclops. Next we move to it singing the line "rich tomato taste that's good enough to lick" at which point "it" sticks it's tongue out and licks it's lips - ew! What really finishes me off though, is the woman who's sitting there with a plate of beans on toast in front of her watching the whole disturbing occurence like she's in love.

I finally found the ad here on Visit4info. Watch it and tell me what you think.

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Update: The link at Visit4info is now a paid link. To watch the ad for free go to TellyAds. (Thanks to Will for this link).

I got tagged - 8 things I want in an ideal partner

Whoooweee! I got tagged by BlogMonkey. Now normally I don't do stuff like this and I'm keeping in mind that this is a TV Blog but hey there's more to me than a couch potato who spends her time staring at the big magical box in the corner. So here goes.....

8 Things I Want In An Ideal Partner - (drum roll please)

1. A man. When I say a man I mean a man in everyway, I don't want wimpy but don't get me wrong I don't want neanderthol

2. Humour. There must be laughs. Not nasty, picking on someone's weaknesses laughs but just good humour.

3. Love films. Especially stuff that's more on the Sci-Fi/superhero/action side. Equally though a good comedy or the occasional chick flick will be required. Ok, cartoons too!

4. Able to hold a conversation. There is absolutely nothing sexier than being able to chat with someone for hours on end. I'm not just talking about when you first meet and you're trying to get the measure of someone. I mean even after you've known each other for years. I'm talking about stuff from heated debates to philosophical discussions to workday woes to sharing opinions on what crumpets are made from. (I always wondered that.) Just communicating in other ways than the "horizontal rumba". Speaking of which...

5. Horizontal Rumba. Sorry I don't do kinky. I don't mind having a bit of fun but kinky is a no. I'm not going into further details here either. You would have to be in a relationship with me to find out.

6. Taller than me. I'd prefer if he's taller than me by at least 3 inches. I've been out with guys who are my height and wearing heels is a no no! How sexy can you look in flats? Ok, if you're a certain age and build maybe you can get away with it but I can't. (This one is negotiable though.)

7. Able to make decisions. I have spent all my life making decisions. Could someone else do it for me or with me, if only to decide which pub we're going to.

Finally, I admit to nicking this last one from Blogmonkey word for word...

8.Wants me as well. Seems obvious I guess but finding your perfect partner doesn't mean that they feel the same about you. HEAR HEAR!!! Well said!

Now I don't know that many bloggers so I can only pass it on to my very tiny circle

NML
Whyioutta

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Have some respect for our Dame!

While doing some research for my post on Jeremy Kyle I came across this article about Dame Judi Dench.

It seems she's been judged too old to appear on American chat shows to promote her film "Mrs Henderson Presents".

As sure eggs is eggs people of all ages will watch the film! Maybe they would prefer her to go out and have a bit of "nip 'n tuck" to make it more acceptable to have a 70 year old on their shows?!? Piffle!

Judi, you're a class act! You're a fine looking woman (I hope I look as good when I get to her age) and your talent outshines the rest of us mere mortals. We love you just as you are.

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The Apprentice

It's coming back and soon! Mr Sugar is on a mission to sift through those people brave enough to apply for the position.

This was an absolutley storming programme last year and I am looking foward to better this time around.

:)x

Eastenders - Pat & Patrick

What?!?!? They're doing "it"!!!

Oh puuullleeaase!!!!! I'm just getting over the Juley and Ruby debacle, never mind the comedy that was Mo and Alfie.

I'm sighing and shakin my head right now!

:)x

Coronation Street - Poor Rita

I was so upset last night when Stuart attacked Rita. Hasn't that poor woman been through enough?

I'm not joking, it brought tears to my eyes.

Come on you script writers, please lay off our Reet!

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The Jeremy Kyle Show

I know I say it all the time but you guys must watch this programme!
There's no Oprah/Tricia "there, there" style sympathy. No Jerry Springer "chuck everyone in the middle and stand back while they duke it out" ringmaster style. No Riki Lake "I'm really embarrased to be doing this but it earns me bug bucks so here goes" style.

Na! Jeremy basically says to his "guests". Ok, what's your story? I've heard it all before! Sort it out, be a man/woman! You sound like a complete idiot! If you're not interested get off my show!

I love it!! Or is that just the evil twin side of me.?!?

:)x

Dancing on Ice - John B not happy?

I hear that there's been a bit of boohooing into the press about John being voted out on Saturday. Whether he really said some of that stuff or not I don't know. My opinion (not that anyone's asking but you're gonna get it anyways) is that it was the right choice on the night.

Now I have to say he and Bonny are (or were) the best skaters in the competition BUT and this is a really big Beyonce/J Lo stylee BUT on the night, when it counted in the skate off, he was worse than Stephan. How that could be, I don't understand. Especially since John compared to Stephan in the past was like comparing an overnight stay at a youth hostel to a stay at a five star hotel. There was just no comparison. However, for some reason on Saturday, the intricacies of Stephan's footwork, his confidence and his connection to his partner was better than John.

The only thing I agree with is that John should not have been in the bottom two in the first place. There were easily worse performances that night by other contestants (David to name but one) but the Great British Public did not seem to vote in enough numbers to keep him out of the bottom two. It was a shame. I was pretty certain he would at least make it to the final, if not win but that seems to be the nature of these kinds of competitions. The better you are, the more likely you are not to win.

Never mind John. We still loves ya and don't forget at least two of the judges said you could get professional ice show work with the level of skill you've already displayed. Now that's gotta be a good thing!

:)x

24 - Jack's coming!

He's nearly here!

The new series of 24 starts on Sky One this Sunday 12 February with a double bill.

I saw the 10 minute preview tonight and it looks great. Poor Jack despite saving the president, his family (or at least his daughter) and the world he still had to disappear by faking his death. We join him 12 months later all scruffy, with long hair, not so designer stubble and running for his life.

It's the day that will change his life ................... again. Woohooo!

:)x

Prison Break

This little gem has sneaked under the wire.

LOL - get it? Prison Break, sneaked under the wire... boom boom - LOL! Ok so I'm, no comedian.

It started with a guy, Micheal Scofield, being tatooted all over his body with a most elaborate design. Then we see him commit a crime during which he gets himself arrested. His plan is to locked up in the same prison as his brother. Big deal, I hear you shout! Hey, but the twist is his brother, Lincoln Burrows, is sentenced to death for killing the presidents brother and Micheal (the one who got himself locked up) is a structural engineer who helped design the prison. No-one knows who he is (except Lincoln). Micheal's elaborate plan is to break himself and Lincoln out of prison and prove that his brother has been framed for the murder.

As he struggles to put his plan in place we see the normally law abiding man learning the hard way about life in prison. The story unfolds in flashbacks along with the audience being given little tasters of conversations where the real people involved in the original crime make plans to bump off the girlfriend who is asking questions. There's a feeling of the involvement of high powered people who control CIA/FBI types.

It's very well done. If you tune in at this stage you will still be able to keep up with what's gone on before. All told a very nice piece of television.

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Dancing on Ice shock - John's gone!!!

I was aghast on Saturday when John Barrowman was left in the bottom two by the public vote.

I have to say that based on performances in the skate off, the judges were right to choose Stephan. (Trust me, you don't know how much it hurts to say this.)

I missed last weeks episode where I believe John had a fall that dented his confidence. Looking at him yesterday he appeared to still be shaken and a little timid. Not the usual showcasing we're used to from Captain Jack himself.

I'm gonna miss ya big cheesy smile but you did well. The night was just not your night!

:)x

The IT Crowd - Verdict

In my not so humble opinion, this programme is very funny.

I laughed right through both episodes. That may have something to do with the fact that there were a lot of things in there that were very familiar. I found myself trying to figure out which of the three main characters fitted me. I chickened out and decided I'm made up of some bits of all of them and lots of other stuff.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

It's just plain funny and a great way to finish off the week.

:)x

The IT Crowd

The IT Crowd starts on Channel 4 tomorrow (3 February) 9pm with a double bill.

It's looking very interesting. Have a peek at the first couple of episodes (along with a few extra goodies) online. - The IT Crowd

:)x

Celebrity Big Brother

Don't trust me folks, I'm just so fickle! Here we are, barely a week on and I've forgotten all about CBB and it's famous (or infamous) housemates.

I don't buy the papers or gossip mags and their type of music is not my thing.

It's a good thing they don't rely on me to make money.

:)x