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Bill Nighy, master of misdirection
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 29/01/2023
» British actor Bill Nighy was trying to describe how he prepared for his character in the new drama Living. He plays Mr Williams, a buttoned-up, almost catatonically reticent bureaucrat in post-World War II London who, upon learning that he is dying, decides finally to live.
When the president said 'sock it to me'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/08/2019
» My apologies for unwittingly being the purveyor of fake news in last week's column, mistakenly crediting Goldie Hawn with the "sock it to me" catchphrase from the Laugh-In show. It was actually the English actress Judy Carne who was the regular "sock it to me" girl, although Hawn did also come out with the expression on occasions.
It's a long way to the top
Muse, Published on 30/06/2018
» Arantxa Sánchez, who won four Grand Slam singles titles, six Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, competed in an exhibition match last month in Paris after the finals of the Boys and Girls 13 and under cohort of the Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament.
Facing the music on a desert island
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/02/2017
» The daily news is so depressing it is time for a bit of unabashed escapism. Last weekend marked the 75th anniversary of Desert Island Discs, one of BBC Radio's most iconic programmes. The format involves celebrities being interviewed about their life and selecting eight records if castaway on a desert island. Each guest is allowed a book of their choice and an inanimate luxury.
Wedding day
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/04/2011
» Friday's wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton was near perfect, a truly happy occasion enjoyed by viewers throughout the world.