The death has been announced of Michael Parkinson. With a long and varied career Parkinson is best known for his chat show that saw him interview the likes of Bing Crosby, Liam Neeson and in a rather uncomfortable experience for both of them Met Ryan. He also presented the game show Give us a Clue. Michael was briefly on ITV breakfast show TV-AM.
Michael Parkinson R.I.p
BBC Radio 2 has seen it's listeners figures go down. One reason for this is the departure of the likes of Ken Bruce to commercial rivals Greatest Hits Radio.
Peter Fincham has had a varied career in the media. Line job was as controller of ITV. In an Interview with David Hepworth and Mark Ellen on their YouTube channel he told them of the time Simon Cowell played him X-Factor winner's Alexandra Burke version of the Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah. Peter through it was awful.
The Australian state of Victoria has said it will not hold the next Commonwealth Games in 2026 blaming raisins costs. No replacement has been found yet.
News has come out that Jennifer Garner is returning to the role of Elektra in the upcoming Deadpool 3. She be joining Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and her ex husband Ben Affleck as Daredevil. Ryan Reynolds is returning in his title role.
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg GB News programme is to be investigated over it's coverage of trial involving ex US President Donald Trump. Another politician turned TV by Alex Sad Talk TV programme is also being investigated.
The BBC1 version of Gladiators has hit a couple of setbacks. Female gladiators Comet and Sabre have both been hit with injuries during filming of the new series. No news if they will be replaced.
