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91Èȱ¬ TWO Winter/Spring
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91Èȱ¬ TWO - Winter/Spring highlights 2006



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Kath & Kim

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The hilarious hit Australian comedy returns to 91Èȱ¬ TWO for a second series and, once again, delves into the fascinating lives of the foxy ladies from Fountain Lakes.

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Written by and starring Jane Turner as Kath and Gina Riley as Kim, this series sees the aftermath of the disastrous wedding of Kath Day-Knight to her 'hunk-o-spunk', Kel.

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With their marriage nearly on the rocks, things aren't helped by the constant presence of 'foxymoron' daughter Kim Craig – nee Day – who is still playing the ice maiden with estranged husband Brett.

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Kim's second best friend, the ever-unlucky-in-love Sharon, is still on the scene, but her fortunes may have changed as she discovers a new – or old – man in her life…

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KH

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Feel The Force

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Michelle Gomez and Rosie Cavaliero star as two policewomen in this new comedy series.

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Sally Frank (Cavaliero) and Sally Bobbins (Gomez) are the Cagney And Lacey of the 21st century, but with worse hairstyles.

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They are the Dukes Of Hazzard, but with car doors that open.

They are Dalziel & Pascoe, but with stupider surnames.

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Bobbins takes the job very seriously. She loves to flash her badge, talk into her walkie-talkie and use her truncheon whenever possible.

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Frank, meanwhile, is lazy and just tries to wing it.The combination of her bluffing and Bobbins's misplaced confidence means they will try absolutely anything.

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Their boss is Sergeant Disley, a terrifying woman who hates Frank and Bobbins and thinks women shouldn't be allowed in the police force…

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91Èȱ¬ TWO highlights Winter/Spring 2006 Light Entertainment - Kenny Everett

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Light Entertainment

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From Laurel & Hardy, Max Miller and Morecambe & Wise to Vic & Bob, Chris Morris and Peter Kay, mass popular culture has been dominated by light entertainment in its many guises from the early days of film and television.

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Light Entertainment traces the roots of light entertainment from variety to satire, from Strictly Come Dancing to The X-Factor and the many highlights along the way.

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Each programme looks at the many facets of light entertainment, including: comics, showbiz personalities, impressionists, chat shows, double acts, radio stars and DJs.

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With contributions from stars past and present, Light Entertainment is the definitive story of popular entertainment.

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GJ

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Petrolheads

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A new celebrity game show, Petrolheads pits motoring wits against each other in fast and furious fun for all, including spectacular car stunts shot on location.

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Comedy actor Neil Morrissey steers the show, with teams led by Richard Hammond and Chris Barrie.

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CG

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Hyperdrive

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Hyperdrive is a new science fiction comedy which follows the spaceship HMS Camden Lock as it goes about protecting British interests in a changing galaxy.

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Instead of exploring new worlds or seeking new life, the crew encourages aliens to relocate their businesses to Peterborough or take holidays in the Lake District.

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But travelling through space in 2151 has its own unique hazards, from anti-gravity failures to wars with alien races…

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Hyperdrive is written by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley (Black Books) and stars Nick Frost (Spaced, Shaun Of The Dead) and Kevin Eldon (Nighty Night, Big Train).

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Entertainment Publicity

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Bladecamp

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[Update February 2006: Bladecamp is now named Thin Ice]

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From the creators of Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch (writers Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp) and the producer of Phoenix Nights (John Rushton) and the producer of The League Of Gentlemen (Sarah Smith) comes a new northern comedy series set in the cut-throat world of amateur ice skating.

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At the height of Torvill and Dean's popularity, the Derby Ice Bowl was state of the art, but times have changed for owner/manager Roy Piper.

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Likeable mum Jeanette trains the junior "penguins" while her talented daughter, Trisha, harbours a dream of competing in the British Figure Skating Championships, like her rebel friend, Natalie.

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But chatelaine of the ice rink, Barbara, will do almost anything to thwart Jeanette and Trisha's plans…

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Deborah Findlay (State Of Play, Vanity Fair) is Jeanette, Marion McLoughlin (Peak Practice, Family Affairs) is Barbara and Marc Wootton (Nighty Night, New Best Friend), Charles Dale (Coronation Street), Nina Wadia (Goodness Gracious Me) and Maria McErlane (Fast Show, Eurotrash) also star.

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Written by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp. (Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch). Produced by John Rushton (Vincent, Early Doors) and directed by Sarah Smith (Adrian Mole – The Cappuccino Years).

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A Phil McIntyre production for 91Èȱ¬ TWO.

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KC2

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Mock The Week

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Mock The Week is the first show to combine elements of a panel show with stand-up comedy, off-the-cuff games and role-play.

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Hosted by stand-up comedian Dara O'Briain, the topical comedy show returns for a second series, in which team captains - impressionist Rory Bremner and actor-comedian Hugh Dennis - are joined each week by a host of top satirical comedians, established stars and exciting new talent from the best of the stand-up circuit.

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Entertainment Publicity

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