Are ypu worth it Mrs Brown?

 The BBC has announced that there will be a Mrs Brown Boys Xmas special until 2026. Despite this year's posting the lowest ever ratings. When it started Mrs Brown Boys got scathing reviews but became a huge hit. However Brendan O'Carroll who created and plays the foul mouthed Irish granny saw his non Brown show For Facts Sake bomb. A sign of things to come?

Mishap time

 A rare TV highlight this week was The Goes Wrong Show take on the Nativity. From the Angel Gabreil crashing to the stage, King Herod sat on a forever spinning throne and a larger than usual count of wise men, this was welcome respite from the gloom we have had to go through these times.

Jeremy Bulloch (1945-2020)

 The death has been announced of Jeremy Bulloch. The actor was best known as Hobbs Fett in the original Star Wars. Jeremy also appeared in 3 James Bond films. His TV work included Doctor Who and a regular role on Robin of Sherwood.

Jeremy Bulloch RIP

A master is gone

 The death has been announced of John le Carre. Born David Cornwell he was a real life agent his cover was born. He then became a master of spy fiction.. An number of his novels were made including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, first for TV in 1979 and then for cinema in 2011, A master of his field has gone.

Anthony vs Tyson?

 With his victory over Kurbert Puleav last night Anthony Joshua has paved the way for a long awaited showdown with Tyson Fury. If the fight goes ahead is another matter.

Barbra Windsor (1937 - 2020)

 The death has been announced of Barbra Windsor. A household name for nearly 60 years for mainly for Film and TV.. Barbra got into acting when she joined the Joan Littlewood company. Her big break out came with the Carry On films. In 1994 she started playing the role of Peggy Mitchell in Eastenders, mother of Phil and Grant and probably the only person who could the hard men in line.

Barbra Windsor RIP

No chance of winning

 OFCOM the broadcasting monitor has found that ITV broken rules about on screen competions. It was found that postal entries stood no chance of winning. This is no the first time ITTV has fallen foul in such a way. In 2007 phone in quizzes were rigged. this even led to the demise of morning programme GMTV. No action has yet been taken,

A generation od sporting voices

 The death  of Peter Allis the voice of golf for many serves as reminder of a generation of sports commenters who were just as famous as the sports people they commented on. The likes of David Colman, Dan Maskell and Bill McLaren became linked to the sports they commented on. Nowadays the most famous commenters are ones famous for their own sporting careers like Steve Cram and Steve Davis.

Double whammy

 In an earth shaking statement Warner Media has announced that all Warner Bros movies in 2021 will be released in the US will be on the HBO Max streaming service at the same time. For the rest of the world they will be cinemas first. Films that are concerned include the fourth Matrix film and the new version of Dune. This follows hot on the heels of the same thing being done with Wonder Woman 1984.

Get me off the list!

 No sooner had the short list for this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year had been unveiled then one of the nominees demanded that their name be taken off it. Boxer Tyson Fury said the adulation of his fans was enough. But the BBC have refused to do so Tyson's name is still on it. What happens if Tyson is declared the winner is anyone's guess.

Who will be the personality?

 Despite the pandemic hitting the sporting (no Olympics) calendar this year the BBC have announced a short list for it's annual Sports Personality of the Year. it has 3 current world champion, Tyson (heavyweight boxing) Fury, Lewis (F1) and Ronnie (snooker) O'Sullivan. Making up the rest of the short list  are cricket Stuart Board, jockey Hollie Doyle and footballer Jordan Henderson. The winne will be announced later this month.