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Villagers back the boy with local links
RESIDENTS of a North-East village with strong connections to the late Queen Mother's family name were stunned to discover yesterday that one of her relatives is a member of the Big Brother House - and backed him to win the reality TV show.
The downside of fame, by Big Brother's Jonny
As a new set of fame-hungry housemates prepare to take part in Big Brother 7, former contestant Jonny Regan tells Deborah Johnson why the show is now a turn-off for him.
Daz-zling
If anyone is going to take the rap for losing Eurovison it's Daz Sampson. His unlikely song won the UK vote and he tells Steve Pratt that he has no fears of appearing in from of millions of TV voters, who traditionally snub our entry.
It's a Tower of total Trust
North-East lords of enterntainment, Ant & Dec, have made TV history by interviewing the Royal family's three famous princes. Steve Pratt looks at the im[pact of the glittering parade about to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Prince's Trust.
Worth a good flogging
BBC2's Flog It cameras rolled into Newcastle this week and presenter Paul Martin talked to Viv Hardwick about the success of the series and why he doesn't notice all the female attention.
Me and Myra
The Moors Murders are still the most chilling crimes in recent British history. Actresses Joanne Froggatt, from Whitby, and Maxine Peake talks to Steve Pratt about the pressure of acting out such a controversial drama.
Back in time
Actress Elisabeth Sladen was understandably a bit wary of meeting the latest Dr Who - after all, the one she worked with before had sent her back to Earth. Steve Pratt reports.
No headpine
Actress Lisa Faulkner has a history of making memorable exits from TV series.
City to feature in global TV series
THE historic delights of part of the north will soon be beamed into the homes of more than ten million viewers on the other side of the world.
A new twist
Some are horrible, some are fascinating, some tragic, but North-East author Terry Deary's Twisted Tales are going to make great TV. He talks to Viv Hardwick about how he chose 40 of the North's great stories for the cameras.
I'm still Sharpe
Sean Bean actually gained the role of Richard Sharpe thanks to Paul McGann injuring his knee just before filming. Now, he claims to become the internationally famous all-action hero of TV. Steve Pratt reports.
Experts to run an eye over castle's treasures
TELEVISION favourite The Antiques Roadshow is coming to a North-East castle in the summer at the invitation of a Bishop.
Who's best for Sophia?
Steve Pratt chats to Sophia Miles about her TV and movie projects, but finds her slightly more shy about discussing boyfriend David Tennant.
Revealed - Noel's secret banker
THE secret banker on cult television show Deal or No Deal is a former North-East soap star, it was revealed yesterday.
Another level
Pop idol wannabes Mark Phodes and Sam Nixon are the latest celebrity TV presenters fielded by the BBC. Steve Pratt reports.
A for ambition
Making an alien believable was a real challenge for actress Kelly Reilly, who plays scientist Christine in the new television drama, A for Andromenda, but it's one she hopes will make her name. She talks to Steve Pratt.
It's all for the Best
Toby Stephens prefers playing baddies to James Bond and he agains another chance in ITV1 drama The Best Man. The son of Maggie Smith and Roberts Stephens talks to Steve Pratt about the excitement of becoming a 'messed up guy' and his own school days.
School's out
Love is in the air again for Denise Welch, as she switches from soap to man-eating teacher to join the cast of new BBC1 school drama Waterloo Road. She talks to Steve Pratt about how she abandoned the idea of becoming a teacher in real life and why family life has become so important to her.
Stardom with a bump
Being pregnant both on and off screen was just one of the challenges facing Helen Latham in the lastest series of ITV's Footballers' Wives. She talks to Steve Pratt about the outrageous plot-lines and her fondness for Hartlepool having married Teesside actor Darren Morfitt.
Martin's mysterious tattoo
Ex-Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp won't say why he had a pair of wings tattooed on his shoulder but he does reveal to Steve Pratt why he has his own way of surviving sex scenes on TV. He and Harrogate actor Hugo Speer also discuess the pressures of ITV1's latest drama.
Joyous June
Even at 80, the phone continues to ring for June Whitfield with work offers. The sitcom star can be seen at the weekend in the latest Miss Marple series, as well as joining The Last Of The Summer Wine cast. Steve Pratt reports.
TV personality helps boost hospice funds with antiques valuation
ONE of television's famous faces was in the North-East to help raise money for a children's hospice.
Debs on the BB celebs
Farewell Celebrity Big Brother. Deborah Johnson won't miss all the housemates
Debs on the BB celebs
We're down to the final six. Deborah Johnson re[ports in Celebrity Big Brother.
Debs on the BB celebs
George is evicted, and Chantelle and Preston have a new ally. Deborah Johnson on the celebrity housemates.
The Morse code
For 32 TV films it was Inspector Morse, the crime-cracker, and Sgt Lewis, the faithful assistant. Now Morse is no more, but the popular Tyneside actor Kevin Whatley returns to the scenes of the crimes at Oxford as newly-appointed Inspector Lewis. Steve Pratt reports on this one-off special, which is highly likely to become a series.
Debs on the BB celebs
Chantelle's glowing, Maggot's boring, and Dennis sticks the boot in. Deborah Johnson on Celebrity Big Brother.
Debs on the BB celebs
Chantelle's a blabbermouth. Traci's bizarre. Deborah Johnson on Celebrity Big Brother.
Debs on the BB celebs
Poor Chantelle thinks Dundee is in Wales. Could she be turning into Jade Goody? Deborah Johnson checks out the hot topics of conversation among the celebrity housemates.
Poor Chantelle thinks Dundee is in Wales. Could she be turning into Jade Goody? Deborah Johnson checks out the hot topics of conversation among the celebrity housemates.
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