BBC Two presents a touching tribute to the late and legendary comedian with “Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy.” Airing at 10:25 Pm on Monday, December 25, 2023, this special program celebrates the unique life and extraordinary talent of Caroline Aherne, showcasing unseen photographs and heartfelt contributions from a cast of her lifelong friends.
The Queen of Comedy, known for her iconic roles in shows like “The Royle Family,” is fondly remembered by friends including Steve Coogan, Jon Thompson, Craig Cash, and producer Andy Harries. As viewers settle in for an evening of reflection, laughter, and heartfelt anecdotes, “Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy” offers an intimate look at the woman behind the laughter, capturing the essence of her remarkable career and the impact she had on the world of comedy.
Tune in at 10:25 Pm on BBC Two for a poignant celebration of Caroline Aherne’s legacy, a fitting tribute to a comedic...
The Queen of Comedy, known for her iconic roles in shows like “The Royle Family,” is fondly remembered by friends including Steve Coogan, Jon Thompson, Craig Cash, and producer Andy Harries. As viewers settle in for an evening of reflection, laughter, and heartfelt anecdotes, “Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy” offers an intimate look at the woman behind the laughter, capturing the essence of her remarkable career and the impact she had on the world of comedy.
Tune in at 10:25 Pm on BBC Two for a poignant celebration of Caroline Aherne’s legacy, a fitting tribute to a comedic...
- 12/19/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
In the latest socially distanced episode of our Useful Idiots podcast, hosts Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper are joined by Ryan McMahon and Jon Thompson of the Thunder Bay podcast.
For “Democrats Suck,” Katie dives into former President Barack Obama’s new best-selling memoir A Promised Land, particularly the section in which Obama laments overseeing the deaths of people that he asserts he had actually wanted to help.
“Yeah, he wrote that,” says Katie.
“That takes some stones to write that, I have to say. I’m very impressed,” responds Matt.
For “Democrats Suck,” Katie dives into former President Barack Obama’s new best-selling memoir A Promised Land, particularly the section in which Obama laments overseeing the deaths of people that he asserts he had actually wanted to help.
“Yeah, he wrote that,” says Katie.
“That takes some stones to write that, I have to say. I’m very impressed,” responds Matt.
- 11/25/2020
- by Reed Dunlea and Daniel Halperin
- Rollingstone.com
Jimmy Kimmel didn’t quite get Mike Pence’s humor. Turns out, Kimmel was also missing something else: the complete video.
The host of Jimmy Kimmel Live used his monologue on Thursday night to rip a clip that seemed to show Vice President Pence delivering empty boxes of personal protective equipment to a Virginia nursing home.
In the video, Pence makes one trip from a delivery van to the facility’s front door and then asks, before his second trip, if he could “carry the empty ones…Just for the camera.”
But the clip does not show the remainder of Pence’s photo op which, when viewed, makes it clear that he was actually employing a little vice presidential humor.
The Biden campaign’s Deputy National Press Secretary, Matt Hill, also fell for the incomplete footage.
No, Mike Pence, the health care heroes on the frontlines don't need you to...
The host of Jimmy Kimmel Live used his monologue on Thursday night to rip a clip that seemed to show Vice President Pence delivering empty boxes of personal protective equipment to a Virginia nursing home.
In the video, Pence makes one trip from a delivery van to the facility’s front door and then asks, before his second trip, if he could “carry the empty ones…Just for the camera.”
But the clip does not show the remainder of Pence’s photo op which, when viewed, makes it clear that he was actually employing a little vice presidential humor.
The Biden campaign’s Deputy National Press Secretary, Matt Hill, also fell for the incomplete footage.
No, Mike Pence, the health care heroes on the frontlines don't need you to...
- 5/8/2020
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The Conversations, a comedy co-directed by Haider Zafar [pictured] and Marcus Flemmings, has wrapped production in London after shooting over the past year.
The quirky black comedy is set in contemporary London and follows as Muslim stand-up comedian (Zafar) who falls in love with an American blonde (Daniella Down). The cast also features Anna Brophy and Michael Keane.
Zafar and Flemmings make their feature directorial debuts. Zafar previously served as cinematographer on films including Top Dog and Vendetta; photographer and author Flemmings wrote the screenplay and also co-produces with Zafar. Jon Thompson of Picture Worx serves as executive producer.
The quirky black comedy is set in contemporary London and follows as Muslim stand-up comedian (Zafar) who falls in love with an American blonde (Daniella Down). The cast also features Anna Brophy and Michael Keane.
Zafar and Flemmings make their feature directorial debuts. Zafar previously served as cinematographer on films including Top Dog and Vendetta; photographer and author Flemmings wrote the screenplay and also co-produces with Zafar. Jon Thompson of Picture Worx serves as executive producer.
- 6/19/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Mandarins are upset that the venerable story-clearance system failed to operate for the Nsa leaks. But they should value any kind of consensual arrangement with a free press
It's as English as Downton Abbey, and not much more invigorating either. The defence advisory (aka D notice) committee, founded in 1912 with all its attendant warning notices, has chugged along amiably through two world wars and the entirety of the cold war: a team of mandarins, chaired by the permanent secretary at the MoD, and a team of media nominees, meeting and chatting and keeping dodgy stuff under wraps. But now, somewhat ridiculously, the end may be nigh.
Jon Thompson, top dog for the MoD, has grown agitated through the Guardian's months of coverage of Snowden's Nsa documents (a story that wasn't referred to the committee or its secretary, Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Vallance, first). What's the use of a voluntary story-clearance system...
It's as English as Downton Abbey, and not much more invigorating either. The defence advisory (aka D notice) committee, founded in 1912 with all its attendant warning notices, has chugged along amiably through two world wars and the entirety of the cold war: a team of mandarins, chaired by the permanent secretary at the MoD, and a team of media nominees, meeting and chatting and keeping dodgy stuff under wraps. But now, somewhat ridiculously, the end may be nigh.
Jon Thompson, top dog for the MoD, has grown agitated through the Guardian's months of coverage of Snowden's Nsa documents (a story that wasn't referred to the committee or its secretary, Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Vallance, first). What's the use of a voluntary story-clearance system...
- 2/2/2014
- by Peter Preston
- The Guardian - Film News
David Soul shooting Ernest Hemingway documentary Cuban Soul in the Us, UK and Cuba.
Actor and musician David Soul is now shooting Ernest Hemingway documentary Cuban Soul in the Us, UK and Cuba. The production will shoot until late November.
Greg Atkins directs and Jon Thompson of Pictures Worx is producing the Red Earth Studio production (co-produced by Ces Terranova).
The story tries to track down what happened to Hemingway’s car - 50 years after the author left Cuba, David Soul is on a mission to restore the 1955 Chrysler New Yorker that belonged to the famed author.
Picture Worx Films also handles sales.
Actor and musician David Soul is now shooting Ernest Hemingway documentary Cuban Soul in the Us, UK and Cuba. The production will shoot until late November.
Greg Atkins directs and Jon Thompson of Pictures Worx is producing the Red Earth Studio production (co-produced by Ces Terranova).
The story tries to track down what happened to Hemingway’s car - 50 years after the author left Cuba, David Soul is on a mission to restore the 1955 Chrysler New Yorker that belonged to the famed author.
Picture Worx Films also handles sales.
- 10/1/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
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