Thursday, 28 April 2011
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Interesting Spread of Nuclear Power
With the mess of Chernobyl back in the news, the BBC website has provided this interesting map of the number of nuclear reactors at certain times in history. I hadn't realised how many reactors the UK built in the 1960s, many more than the US! Another thing is it shows France's dependency on nuclear power, I vaguely remember one of the things Sarkozy's government did first was built a dozen new reactors.
Article accessible HERE.
Article accessible HERE.
Friday, 1 April 2011
Friday Night Dinner - Fantastic new comedy sitcom
Ok maybe not 'new', the fifth episode airs on April 1st, here are a couple pictures to show who stars and what you can expect from these great episodes.
The family, played by Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal, Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
The neighbour 'Jim'. Played by Mark Heap, whom I first noticed playing Prince Tertius in the 2007 film 'Stardust', also highly recommended. This neighbour fears his own dog and finds himself unknowingly in the most awkward social situations, it's a remarkably character and looks like great fun to play. One moment that sticks out is when his dog gets drunk and is carried home by the boys (played by Simon Bird and Tom Rosenthal), when one asks 'Isn't he going to wake up?', Jim jumps backward in shock whimpering the words 'Is he?'. Last week saw the mum (played by Tamsin Greig) running thinking her best friend has come round to show off a new dress, she skips excitedly toward the door singing 'I'm getting married in the morning! Ding Dong? the bells are going to...' She opens the door to find Jim singing '...chime' and smiling happily.
Very awkward and absolutely legendary comedy from Robert Popper's new show.
The family, played by Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal, Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
The neighbour 'Jim'. Played by Mark Heap, whom I first noticed playing Prince Tertius in the 2007 film 'Stardust', also highly recommended. This neighbour fears his own dog and finds himself unknowingly in the most awkward social situations, it's a remarkably character and looks like great fun to play. One moment that sticks out is when his dog gets drunk and is carried home by the boys (played by Simon Bird and Tom Rosenthal), when one asks 'Isn't he going to wake up?', Jim jumps backward in shock whimpering the words 'Is he?'. Last week saw the mum (played by Tamsin Greig) running thinking her best friend has come round to show off a new dress, she skips excitedly toward the door singing 'I'm getting married in the morning! Ding Dong? the bells are going to...' She opens the door to find Jim singing '...chime' and smiling happily.
Very awkward and absolutely legendary comedy from Robert Popper's new show.
My final 10 O'clock Live review
The time is 1am and I feel like exploring the bizarre lands beyond my grammatically incomprehensible mind. I watched the first half of 10 O'clock Live this evening only to find Lauren had not only increase her foul vocab but also fell into what must have been Alan Carr's wardrobe, emerging with a hideous pink jacket peppered with glittery rocks with matched the large metallic teddy bear hanging off her necklace. I would have turned the channel over anyway as even Charlie Brooker was a being a bit too vulgar, and Jimmy Carr appearing in pink frock and a blond wig spending 5 minutes selling holiday getaways to a bloke in a Gaddafi costume signaled an unexpected low in his career. The show seems to have gone from cutting edge political satire to a series of confusing gags involving politicians with the odd debate thrown in. Jimmy Carr, I've seen you do better.
David Mitchell hosted a debate between a Labour MP, a Tory MP and an Activist. I don't want to spoil it but you can imagine what the result was. Yes, 2 minutes of shouting, laughing and David firing terrific questions at people with opinions. It was hard to watch as he asked those questions knowing he wouldn't get anywhere near a satisfying reply in the few minutes he had. In the end we had more swearing, comparisons of the government to a man getting intimate with a panda, and swooping camera shots between satirical skits. Even if my cat hadn't fallen in the Vaseline and started running round like a maniac foaming at the mouth, I'm sure I would have changed the channel anyway!
David Mitchell hosted a debate between a Labour MP, a Tory MP and an Activist. I don't want to spoil it but you can imagine what the result was. Yes, 2 minutes of shouting, laughing and David firing terrific questions at people with opinions. It was hard to watch as he asked those questions knowing he wouldn't get anywhere near a satisfying reply in the few minutes he had. In the end we had more swearing, comparisons of the government to a man getting intimate with a panda, and swooping camera shots between satirical skits. Even if my cat hadn't fallen in the Vaseline and started running round like a maniac foaming at the mouth, I'm sure I would have changed the channel anyway!
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