Beauty and the Beast, Dave Spikey, Big Bang Theory prequel, Josef Locke
Director Bill Condon on making Beauty and the Beast, comedian Dave Spikey's unusual lucky mascot, a Big Bang Theory prequel, celebrating the Irish tenor Josef Locke.
As the highly anticipated live action remake of Beauty and the Beast is released, the director Bill Condon talks about working with Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, gay references in the film, and how this version of the beast is based on Mr Darcy.
Comedian Dave Spikey is best known for co-writing Phoenix Nights with fellow Lancastrian Peter Kaye. As he begins his 30th anniversary UK tour, Juggling on a Motorbike, he explains the process behind planning a new set of shows, why he avoids ridicule and crudity in his comedy, and divulges a rather unusual lucky mascot!
A Big Bang Theory prequel has just been announced. Young Sheldon will follow a 9-year-old version of the socially awkward genius as he grows up in east Texas. Big Little Lies actor Iain Armitage will star as the young version of Jim Parsons' Sheldon Cooper. So what chance success?
The great Irish tenor Josef Locke was born 100 years ago in Derry-Londonderry. Nuala McAllister Hart, author of a new biography, explains his lasting appeal and talks about the events celebrating Locke's centenary across Northern Ireland.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Angie Nehring.
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Beauty and The Beast
Duration: 08:06
The Big Bang Theory prequel
Duration: 03:59
Dave Spikey
Duration: 08:04
Josef Locke
Duration: 06:39
Ides of March
Duration: 00:56
Beauty and the Beast
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The live action film of opens in UK cinemas on 17 March 2017, certificate PG.
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Main image above: Dan Stevens as the Beast and Emma Watson as Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
Image credit: Courtesy of Disney
Image to the left: Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon with Samira Ahmed
The Big Bang Theory prequel
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Young Sheldon, the spin off from The Big Bang Theory tv series has been announced.Ìý .
Image: the 4 main characters in The Big Bang Theory - from Left: Raj, Howard, Sheldon and Leonard.
Image credit: Warner Bros
Dave Spikey
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The first leg of , Dave Spikey's tour marking the 30th anniversary of his comedy career runts till 30 June 2017, and visits Warrington, Oldham, Skipton, Hull, Bacup, Leeds, Salford Quays, and Preston.Ìý Then it strats again on 29 September -30 November 2017, and calls atÌý Workington, Lytham, Blackburn, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Stockport, Cheltenham, Middleton and Wrexham, with more dates to be added.
Image: Dave Spikey
Josef Locke
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Josef Locke: The People's Tenor by Nuala McAllister Hart is out now.
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The Josef Locke Centenary Exhibition is at Derry Central Library until 16 April 2017, and at the Linen Hall, Belfast from 03 - 31 May 2017.
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On 23 March 2017, the date of his birth, Derry Central Library hosts Josef Locke: An Evening of Music and Memories.
Image: Josef Locke in 1957
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Role Contributor Interviewed Guest Bill Condon Interviewed Guest Dave Spikey Interviewed Guest Nuala McAllister Hart Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Angie Nehring Broadcast
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