Let the games begin

 News has emerged that the BBC are planning to do their version of Gladiators. The show that had members of the public go up against the titular go up in a series of games so they build up points that would be converted into a time lead in a race between the two. A massive ratings hit for ITV from 1992 to 2000. In 2008 SKY brought the show but it didn't last long. How this new series does remains to be seen.

End of the street

 Tonight Channel 5 will show the final episode of Neighbours. At first it was a cheap afternoon filler import, it became a massive ratings hit for the BBC. The curious thing was Neighbours was never a big in it's homeland. In 2007 the show's producers asked the BBC for an increase for the show's budget but they refused so the show moved to Channel 5. However again there was a request for more money, but Channel 5 more focused on home made projects. The final episode of Neighbours will feature the return many people who made their name on the show. Such as Guy Pearce and Margot Robbie.

Bernard Cribbens (1928-2022)

 The death has been announced of Bernard Cribbens. A man with a wide variety of talents , Bernard was a man  whose output was seen and heard by many generations. He appeared in such films as The Railway Children and Two Way Stretch. On TV he appeared in such shows as Fawlty Towers and Tales of the Unexpected. He also had a pop career with such bits as Right Said Fred. Bernard had a long association with Doctor Who. In the 1960s he starred with Peter Cushing in Dalek invasion of Earth. 40 years later he had a role in the TV show proper as Catherine Gate's grand father.

Bernard Cribbens R. I. P.

Cursed debate?

 The latest debate for the leadership of the Conservative party was an eventful one, but for all the wrong reasons. When Liz Truss was answering a question host Kate McCann fainted and the debate was postponed. That was not the only calamity to be fall the debate McCann was due to co-host the debate with the political editor of The Sun newspaper Harry Cole, but he had to pull out after he tested positive for Covid.

Coming to the UK

 It has been announced that next year's Eurovision song contest will be held in the UK.  Although Ukraine won the contest last year, the current situation in the country makes it impossible for it to be held there. A city will be picked to hold the contest

Howard returns to Middle Earth

 It has been announced that Howard Shore will compose the score to The Lord of the Rings prequel Rings of Power. Howard is no stranger to the materiel as he composed both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series.

The con is back

 After 3 years no being held due to Covid San Diego Comic Con is back. One of the biggest pop culture events, it sees various entertainment groups display their offerings for the coming year. Marvel Films will be doing a big presentation. Amazon Prime will preview the Lord of the Rings prequel Rings of Power. And Dwayne Johnson will talking about his anti super hero film Black Adam. Those going to San Diego are in for a good time.