The Proposal was an interesting one this week, as viewers got to meet Winston Showan, a man from across the pond. His accent captured viewers’ hearts and fans were curious as to what he looked like. His potential suitors were also eager to find out, after liking the sound of a man who said two of the most important things to him were his business and his dog. They were happily surprised when it was revealed that he was fit, polite, and wore an amazing suit, proving he has style. The final two women in contention for his proposal both […]
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- 7/31/2018
- by Mary Jane
- Monsters and Critics
Winston is the name of tonight’s mystery man on The Proposal, and while ABC would like to keep his identity hidden we did some digging for you to learn more about him. Usually, the contestants are good at keeping their identities hidden and don’t talk about their role on the show until after the fact. However, tonight’s contestant, a man named Winston Showan, decided to open up on Instagram about his participation. ABC reveals that Winston is a self-made millionaire and that he lives in San Diego. As it turns out, Winston is indeed living in California but he is originally […]
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- 7/30/2018
- by Mary Jane
- Monsters and Critics
Idris Elba used to get eggs thrown at him because he is black.
The 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' actor and his classmates were targeted by racists as they got on the bus outside their east London school.
He recalled: "My school, Trinity, was just off the Barking Road, which would take all the National Front supporters to the football at West Ham.
"They'd come past our school, and if we got on that bus on a game day... mate, if you were Indian or black you were getting it. Eggs thrown at you, the whole thing."
Idris - whose mother, Eve, is Ghanian and father, Winston, was from Sierra Leone - had never experienced "racial tension" growing up until his family moved from Hackney to the nearby Canning Town area of the capital.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "I'd been shielded from racial tension, but when...
The 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' actor and his classmates were targeted by racists as they got on the bus outside their east London school.
He recalled: "My school, Trinity, was just off the Barking Road, which would take all the National Front supporters to the football at West Ham.
"They'd come past our school, and if we got on that bus on a game day... mate, if you were Indian or black you were getting it. Eggs thrown at you, the whole thing."
Idris - whose mother, Eve, is Ghanian and father, Winston, was from Sierra Leone - had never experienced "racial tension" growing up until his family moved from Hackney to the nearby Canning Town area of the capital.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "I'd been shielded from racial tension, but when...
- 4/13/2017
- GossipCenter
Is Donald Trump’s America turning into the movie “1984”? That was the question on the mind of many audiences who flocked to independent movie theaters in droves on Tuesday for special screenings of the film that were organized to protest Trump.
Nearly 200 theaters in the U.S. showed the film based on George Orwell’s dystopian novel from 1949, plus five theaters in Canada and a handful of locations in the U.K., Europe and New Zealand. We went to one packed screening at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York, where the crowd was more than willing to open up about the parallels between the movie’s dystopian world and the current state of the American government.
Read More: Independent Movie Theatres Nationwide Will Screen ‘1984’ to Protest Donald Trump
The one-day event organized by New York’s Cinema Arts Centre and the Avon Theatre Film Centre in Connecticut was organized in...
Nearly 200 theaters in the U.S. showed the film based on George Orwell’s dystopian novel from 1949, plus five theaters in Canada and a handful of locations in the U.K., Europe and New Zealand. We went to one packed screening at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York, where the crowd was more than willing to open up about the parallels between the movie’s dystopian world and the current state of the American government.
Read More: Independent Movie Theatres Nationwide Will Screen ‘1984’ to Protest Donald Trump
The one-day event organized by New York’s Cinema Arts Centre and the Avon Theatre Film Centre in Connecticut was organized in...
- 4/6/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
A group of independent movie theaters, including Alamo Drafthouse, IFC Center and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, has come together to protest President Donald Trump, specifically taking aim at his alleged proposed cuts on cultural programs, including the entire elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Read More: ‘The House That Jack Built’ Director Lars von Trier Says His Serial Killer Thriller Parallels Donald Trump’s Rise
On April 4, 90 participating theaters throughout the United States and one in Canada will screen the film “1984,” based on the 1949 novel by George Orwell. The story centers around Winston Smith, a member of the Outer Party. Winston works in the Records Department in the Ministry of Truth; his job is to rewrite and distort history. As a way to rebel and escape Big Brother’s tyranny, at least in his own mind, he begins a diary, which is an act punishable by death.
Read More: ‘The House That Jack Built’ Director Lars von Trier Says His Serial Killer Thriller Parallels Donald Trump’s Rise
On April 4, 90 participating theaters throughout the United States and one in Canada will screen the film “1984,” based on the 1949 novel by George Orwell. The story centers around Winston Smith, a member of the Outer Party. Winston works in the Records Department in the Ministry of Truth; his job is to rewrite and distort history. As a way to rebel and escape Big Brother’s tyranny, at least in his own mind, he begins a diary, which is an act punishable by death.
- 2/17/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
Read my review of The Bronze Here
Melissa Rauch is best known for her role as role as Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory but the actress is making her mark on the big screen with the upcoming comedy The Bronze, in which she plays Hope Annabelle Gregory, a former bronze-winning Olympic gymnast. Melissa wrote the film along with her husband and writing partner Winston Rauch. We Are Movie Geeks was part of a round-table interview with Melissa Rauch when she was in town last week to promote The Bronze.
Interview conducted March 5th, 2016
Q: Does this come from a personal history? Were you a gymnast as a young girl?
Mr: I’m super unathletic and very uncoordinated, but I’ve always love gymnastics. My husband and I love watching the Olympics together. The whole idea came about when I started having just a little...
Melissa Rauch is best known for her role as role as Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory but the actress is making her mark on the big screen with the upcoming comedy The Bronze, in which she plays Hope Annabelle Gregory, a former bronze-winning Olympic gymnast. Melissa wrote the film along with her husband and writing partner Winston Rauch. We Are Movie Geeks was part of a round-table interview with Melissa Rauch when she was in town last week to promote The Bronze.
Interview conducted March 5th, 2016
Q: Does this come from a personal history? Were you a gymnast as a young girl?
Mr: I’m super unathletic and very uncoordinated, but I’ve always love gymnastics. My husband and I love watching the Olympics together. The whole idea came about when I started having just a little...
- 3/17/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Where do I get my Big Brother campaign pin and yard poster? Michael Radford's elaborate Orwell adaptation sticks closely to the original book, even after decades of deriviative dystopias have stolen its fire. John Hurt is excellent as Winston Smith, and Richard Burton is his inquisitor. Nineteen Eighty-Four Blu-ray Twilight Time Limited Edition 1984 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 111 min. / Ship Date December 8, 2016 / available through Twilight Time Movies / 29.95 Starring John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher, James Walker, Phyllis Logan. Cinematography Roger Deakins Production Designer Allan Cameron Art Direction Martin Hebert, Grant Hicks Film Editor Tom Priestley Original Music (2) Dominick Muldowney / Eurythmics Written by Jonathan Gems, Michael Radford from the novel by George Orwell Produced by Al Clark, Robert Devereux, Simon Perry, Marvin J. Rosenblum Directed by Michael Radford
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
George Orwell's pessimistic 1948 novel 1984 is probably the most important political book of the last century.
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
George Orwell's pessimistic 1948 novel 1984 is probably the most important political book of the last century.
- 1/16/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...
- 9/12/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...
- 8/21/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...
- 8/20/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Big Brother's Steven Goode and Kimberly Kisselovich have split up after just four months of marriage.
Kisselovich is reportedly heading back to the Us, but due to visa issues she will be unable to return to the UK to try to work on her marriage.
According to The Mirror, the couple's troubles began just 12 days after their wedding, when Kisselovich was handed a deportation notice because of an invalid visa.
The couple were recently awarded a tribunal date for January, but her decision to leave the country will bring proceedings to an end.
Goode hit out at the deportation threat in May, saying that his wife should be allowed to stay in the UK because she is "a white America[n] woman".
The former Big Brother stars tied the knot in April at a wedding attended by their fellow housemates Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Winston Showan.
They announced their...
Kisselovich is reportedly heading back to the Us, but due to visa issues she will be unable to return to the UK to try to work on her marriage.
According to The Mirror, the couple's troubles began just 12 days after their wedding, when Kisselovich was handed a deportation notice because of an invalid visa.
The couple were recently awarded a tribunal date for January, but her decision to leave the country will bring proceedings to an end.
Goode hit out at the deportation threat in May, saying that his wife should be allowed to stay in the UK because she is "a white America[n] woman".
The former Big Brother stars tied the knot in April at a wedding attended by their fellow housemates Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Winston Showan.
They announced their...
- 8/18/2015
- Digital Spy
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...
- 8/17/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...
- 8/13/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Big Brother is just around the corner - we have an eye, a theme and a launch date! But while we're excited about that, it also means Celebrity Big Brother is drawing ever closer, so our thoughts naturally turned to who might be heading into the house this summer.
We've already heard that we're in for a UK vs Us theme this series, but that's nothing without housemates, so we've rounded up the rumours - from the likely to the... not at all likely. Read on to see who might be popping in...
Janice Dickinson
Who? "The world's first supermodel", Janice used to be a very outspoken judge on America's Next Top Model. She's been on I'm a Celebrity, and also hit the headlines recently after alleging that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her.
The rumour: Janice has been rumoured to be going into the house for ages now, with some...
We've already heard that we're in for a UK vs Us theme this series, but that's nothing without housemates, so we've rounded up the rumours - from the likely to the... not at all likely. Read on to see who might be popping in...
Janice Dickinson
Who? "The world's first supermodel", Janice used to be a very outspoken judge on America's Next Top Model. She's been on I'm a Celebrity, and also hit the headlines recently after alleging that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her.
The rumour: Janice has been rumoured to be going into the house for ages now, with some...
- 8/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Norman Bates is coming to the U.K., well, sort of. The Bates Motel Blu-ray Box Set will hit stores in the U.K. in October. Also in this round-up: a Q&A with Keith Arem from The Phoenix Incident and an excerpt from Julie Stevens' The Cherry on His Cigar.
Bates Motel UK Blu-ray Box Set: This box set consists of six discs which include all three seasons of the show, and will arrive in stores on October 12th:
From Blu-ray.com: "Bates Motel Season 1
From the producers of Lost and Friday Night Lights comes a modern day prequel to the iconic horror film, Psycho. After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.
Bates Motel UK Blu-ray Box Set: This box set consists of six discs which include all three seasons of the show, and will arrive in stores on October 12th:
From Blu-ray.com: "Bates Motel Season 1
From the producers of Lost and Friday Night Lights comes a modern day prequel to the iconic horror film, Psycho. After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.
- 7/28/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...
- 7/24/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Big Brother pulled out a great task last night - it was impossible not to snigger at the housemates screaming their heads off at everything from teddy bears to non-existent bumps in the night. And it was such a good one that it got us thinking about some of our other favourite challenges across Big Brother history.
We've left out Celebrity Big Brother, but below we picked just some of our favourite ever tasks. It turned out to be quite a tough ask to narrow it down, given how many there have been over the years. Read on to see what we picked, and let us know what you loved in the comments...
1. Boogie Nights (Big Brother 2)
We loved the old style tasks which lasted a few days - including overnight. And this early task from Big Brother 2 was a great example of that. It was simple enough,...
We've left out Celebrity Big Brother, but below we picked just some of our favourite ever tasks. It turned out to be quite a tough ask to narrow it down, given how many there have been over the years. Read on to see what we picked, and let us know what you loved in the comments...
1. Boogie Nights (Big Brother 2)
We loved the old style tasks which lasted a few days - including overnight. And this early task from Big Brother 2 was a great example of that. It was simple enough,...
- 5/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as W.C.K.D. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on W.C.K.D.'s vastly superior forces and find out they are being used as one big experiment. The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials features: Director: Wes Ball Dylan O'Brien as Thomas Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt Ki Hong Lee as Minho Alexander Flores as Winston Dexter Darden as Frypan Randall D. Cunningham as Clint Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge Rosa Salazar as Brenda Katherine McNamara as Sonya Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet Aidan Gillen as Janson/Rat-Man Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper Barry Pepper as Vince The...
- 5/19/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Androids, magic, parallel worlds, ghostly crime, and the apocalypse. Here’s a raft of new forthcoming UK sci-fi and fantasy TV…
The superhero genre may be taking up residence in cinemas for the foreseeable, and Game Of Thrones and The Walking Dead are leading Us TV's genre output, but what can fans of UK sci-fi and fantasy look forward to seeing on television over the next year?
There’s Doctor Who of course, which appears to be in rude health and going nowhere, a Christmas Special from Black Mirror, and a hint of new Red Dwarf on its way. (And of course, if there’s anything like justice in the world, the terrific In The Flesh will be recommissioned for a third series.)
If though, you’re thirsting for something new, 2015 is promising to deliver a handful of geek TV gems. We’ve scoured the new UK commission announcements for anything spooky,...
The superhero genre may be taking up residence in cinemas for the foreseeable, and Game Of Thrones and The Walking Dead are leading Us TV's genre output, but what can fans of UK sci-fi and fantasy look forward to seeing on television over the next year?
There’s Doctor Who of course, which appears to be in rude health and going nowhere, a Christmas Special from Black Mirror, and a hint of new Red Dwarf on its way. (And of course, if there’s anything like justice in the world, the terrific In The Flesh will be recommissioned for a third series.)
If though, you’re thirsting for something new, 2015 is promising to deliver a handful of geek TV gems. We’ve scoured the new UK commission announcements for anything spooky,...
- 11/20/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
“Big Brother is Watching You," wrote George Orwell in his eternal novel "1984." If only the author had lived to see "Citizenfour." As the age of Nsa snooping comes into the light, Orwell’s dystopian novel remains as pertinent as ever (this month, an Egyptian college student was arrested while carrying a copy of the novel, a move many reporters saw as a moment of life-imitating-art). Sony Pictures agrees: The studio has setup a new adaptation of the film with the project-hoarding Paul Greengrass attached to direct. Scott Rudin and Gina Rosenblum will produce the project, Deadline reports. "1984" follows the lead character Winston Smith as he rebels against the hellish bureaucracy of Airstrip One. Overpowering its citizens with surveillance, manipulation, propaganda, and legal action — any independent thinking is consider a "thoughtcrime" — the dream-prone Winston slips away from the oppressive government to encounter romance and freedom, paying the price when Big Brother catches him in the act.
- 11/20/2014
- by Matt Patches
- Hitfix
Big Brother has been ruled in breach of Ofcom guidelines, after the word 'piss' was broadcast multiple times in the course of one conversation.
Ofcom received three complaints when an episode of the most recent series of the Channel 5 show was broadcast at 12.15pm containing the offensive language.
The word and its variations were used 14 times in the space of 50 seconds, during a conversation between Chris, Ashleigh, Ash, Winston and Helen about Chris's behaviour.
Sentences such as, "You must have done something to piss her off" and, "Are you a piss-off merchant?" caused viewers to complain that the language was inappropriate for a pre-watershed broadcast.
Channel 5 responded by saying that it had removed a great deal of offensive language from the broadcast to ensure its suitability and that the word 'pissed' has been ruled by Ofcom as having "higher-to-medium acceptability in pre-watershed broadcasts".
It added that there had been...
Ofcom received three complaints when an episode of the most recent series of the Channel 5 show was broadcast at 12.15pm containing the offensive language.
The word and its variations were used 14 times in the space of 50 seconds, during a conversation between Chris, Ashleigh, Ash, Winston and Helen about Chris's behaviour.
Sentences such as, "You must have done something to piss her off" and, "Are you a piss-off merchant?" caused viewers to complain that the language was inappropriate for a pre-watershed broadcast.
Channel 5 responded by saying that it had removed a great deal of offensive language from the broadcast to ensure its suitability and that the word 'pissed' has been ruled by Ofcom as having "higher-to-medium acceptability in pre-watershed broadcasts".
It added that there had been...
- 11/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Men Behaving Badly made a brief return in the form of a one-off sketch last night (October 13) as part of the Stand Up To Cancer telethon on Channel 4.
One of the highlights of the original series was Gary (Martin Clunes) and Tony's (Neil Morrissey) quest to find a new pub after The Crown gets a revamp. Gary's system of ranking their locals with different categories is a great tool for real-life pub crawls after moving somewhere new. Try it!
With this in mind, we pondered which pubs from TV history would rank well using a system similar to Gary's? We've chosen just a handful of famous watering holes in order to find the best one. The only rule is that they need to serve alcoholic drinks, so Central Perk doesn't count.
Moe's Tavern (The Simpsons) - 18/50
Clientele: 6
Booze and Snacks: 4
Cleanliness: 1
Atmosphere: 4
Perks: 3
Not the best place to take your date,...
One of the highlights of the original series was Gary (Martin Clunes) and Tony's (Neil Morrissey) quest to find a new pub after The Crown gets a revamp. Gary's system of ranking their locals with different categories is a great tool for real-life pub crawls after moving somewhere new. Try it!
With this in mind, we pondered which pubs from TV history would rank well using a system similar to Gary's? We've chosen just a handful of famous watering holes in order to find the best one. The only rule is that they need to serve alcoholic drinks, so Central Perk doesn't count.
Moe's Tavern (The Simpsons) - 18/50
Clientele: 6
Booze and Snacks: 4
Cleanliness: 1
Atmosphere: 4
Perks: 3
Not the best place to take your date,...
- 10/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Ash Harrison finished in fourth place in tonight's live Big Brother 2014 final.
Helen, Ashleigh and Christopher remain in the house in line for the winning prize. Pav and Chris came sixth and fifth, respectively.
Speaking to Emma Willis, Ash spoke about finishing fourth place, saying: "I'd rather be first but, I'll take fourth any day.
"At first, I thought I was doing alright. Then I had a few arguments. Then I kept going up for nomination, so I was gutted."
Speaking about Helen, Ash said: "I can be mates with who I want. Her decisions don't reflect my decisions.
"She's a good pal of mine. We just really get on."
When asked if there's a future for them together, he said: "We'll just be dead good mates."
Of Steven and Winston, he said: "Amazing characters. [Steve] no-one has made me laugh as much in my entire laugh."
On his Big Brother experience,...
Helen, Ashleigh and Christopher remain in the house in line for the winning prize. Pav and Chris came sixth and fifth, respectively.
Speaking to Emma Willis, Ash spoke about finishing fourth place, saying: "I'd rather be first but, I'll take fourth any day.
"At first, I thought I was doing alright. Then I had a few arguments. Then I kept going up for nomination, so I was gutted."
Speaking about Helen, Ash said: "I can be mates with who I want. Her decisions don't reflect my decisions.
"She's a good pal of mine. We just really get on."
When asked if there's a future for them together, he said: "We'll just be dead good mates."
Of Steven and Winston, he said: "Amazing characters. [Steve] no-one has made me laugh as much in my entire laugh."
On his Big Brother experience,...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
It's time! After over 70 days - with all sorts of drama, naughtiness and tears - it's time to crown our Big Brother 2014 winner. Who's it going to be? Ash, Ashleigh, Chris, Christopher, Helen and Pav have all made it to the last night, so one of them is about to get a whole lot richer... but first the others will have to become losers (sorry).
We're getting the snacks in and settling down to bring you all the action from the compound, so grab the Pringles, the tissues and your pitchforks and join us as we find out who has won the right to go down in Big Brother history as the show kicks off at 9pm on Channel 5...
22:40But that's it - finito. Big Brother 2014 is over... but we don't think it'll be the last we hear of it! The winner might be controversial, but it's been a good series,...
We're getting the snacks in and settling down to bring you all the action from the compound, so grab the Pringles, the tissues and your pitchforks and join us as we find out who has won the right to go down in Big Brother history as the show kicks off at 9pm on Channel 5...
22:40But that's it - finito. Big Brother 2014 is over... but we don't think it'll be the last we hear of it! The winner might be controversial, but it's been a good series,...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's decision to bring back six ex-housemates for yesterday's task had a big impact on the finalists.
Danielle McMahon, Zoe Birkett, Winston Showan, Steven Goode, Biannca Lake and Mark Byron all returned yesterday (August 13) to give the final six some tips on how to deal with the outside world.
However, Ash Harrison found the reunion difficult and later cried in the Diary Room as he admitted that he's missed having Winston and Steven in the house.
"I can't wait to see them again," he said. "It's not like I'm sad, it's just overwhelming... I just wanted to keep hugging them."
Meanwhile, Mark's return had a big impact on Christopher Hall as Pav Paul told him: "You really like him don't you... I don't think you realise how much you talk about him."
"I must do," Christopher replied. "I'll get over it."
The finalists later won a party for passing the task,...
Danielle McMahon, Zoe Birkett, Winston Showan, Steven Goode, Biannca Lake and Mark Byron all returned yesterday (August 13) to give the final six some tips on how to deal with the outside world.
However, Ash Harrison found the reunion difficult and later cried in the Diary Room as he admitted that he's missed having Winston and Steven in the house.
"I can't wait to see them again," he said. "It's not like I'm sad, it's just overwhelming... I just wanted to keep hugging them."
Meanwhile, Mark's return had a big impact on Christopher Hall as Pav Paul told him: "You really like him don't you... I don't think you realise how much you talk about him."
"I must do," Christopher replied. "I'll get over it."
The finalists later won a party for passing the task,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Six ex-housemates are returning to the Big Brother house today (August 13) - to help the finalists prepare for their return to the outside world.
Ahead of the final on Friday (August 15), remaining housemates Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle, Chris Wright, Christopher Hall, Helen Wood and Pav Paul must try to learn important skills to win a party for themselves and their ex-housemates.
First up, Danielle McMahon and Zoe Birkett will be back to give the group some media training. The duo will give each housemate individual teaching, which they must put to good use when Big Brother hosts a press conference featuring questions from the public.
Biannca Lake and Mark Byron, meanwhile, will teach the finalists how to exit the house in style and have a "memorable winning attitude". After their tutorial, the housemates must each deliver a signature exit pose, react to boos, and show off their new good winning attitude.
Ahead of the final on Friday (August 15), remaining housemates Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle, Chris Wright, Christopher Hall, Helen Wood and Pav Paul must try to learn important skills to win a party for themselves and their ex-housemates.
First up, Danielle McMahon and Zoe Birkett will be back to give the group some media training. The duo will give each housemate individual teaching, which they must put to good use when Big Brother hosts a press conference featuring questions from the public.
Biannca Lake and Mark Byron, meanwhile, will teach the finalists how to exit the house in style and have a "memorable winning attitude". After their tutorial, the housemates must each deliver a signature exit pose, react to boos, and show off their new good winning attitude.
- 8/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Helen Wood has been found guilty of causing the divide between the housemates.
The verdict was delivered by Judge Judi James yesterday (August 10), after both Helen and Ashleigh Coyle gave their arguments to the court.
Helen's lawyer Pav Paul told Ashleigh: "You started your journey as a very loveable, bubbly character and was perceived as the young innocent lady of the house. However, this doesn't seem to be the case.
"Your tendency to pounce in arguments only when you're backed up by your friends shows you're malicious, which consequently leaves a divide in the house every time."
Ashleigh's lawyer Christopher Hall countered: "Ashleigh has strove to make any amends with any housemates that she has had difficulty with.
"She has displayed determination to overcome problems and has put effort into building relationships with all housemates, in spite of the many nasty comments which have been directed at her.
The verdict was delivered by Judge Judi James yesterday (August 10), after both Helen and Ashleigh Coyle gave their arguments to the court.
Helen's lawyer Pav Paul told Ashleigh: "You started your journey as a very loveable, bubbly character and was perceived as the young innocent lady of the house. However, this doesn't seem to be the case.
"Your tendency to pounce in arguments only when you're backed up by your friends shows you're malicious, which consequently leaves a divide in the house every time."
Ashleigh's lawyer Christopher Hall countered: "Ashleigh has strove to make any amends with any housemates that she has had difficulty with.
"She has displayed determination to overcome problems and has put effort into building relationships with all housemates, in spite of the many nasty comments which have been directed at her.
- 8/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The divide between housemates in the Big Brother house continues to grow.
In tonight's show (August 10), housemates discussed the impact of Winston Showan and Mark Byron leaving the house, with Ash Harrison suggesting that if "two others could have gone it [would] not be as bad", before adding: "No offence, Pav."
Ashleigh Coyle told Big Brother that she was "dead excited" to be in the final, and analysed the different groups in the house. She suggested that Pav has joined Ash and Helen's group and described the situation as being like "watching the new kid desperately trying to get in with the popular kids".
Ashleigh went on to say: "[Pav is] actually a really nice guy and easy to talk to… It cringes me out when I see him desperately want to be their friend."
Christopher Hall also spoke to Big Brother about the divide, saying that there "was hostility" yesterday, but...
In tonight's show (August 10), housemates discussed the impact of Winston Showan and Mark Byron leaving the house, with Ash Harrison suggesting that if "two others could have gone it [would] not be as bad", before adding: "No offence, Pav."
Ashleigh Coyle told Big Brother that she was "dead excited" to be in the final, and analysed the different groups in the house. She suggested that Pav has joined Ash and Helen's group and described the situation as being like "watching the new kid desperately trying to get in with the popular kids".
Ashleigh went on to say: "[Pav is] actually a really nice guy and easy to talk to… It cringes me out when I see him desperately want to be their friend."
Christopher Hall also spoke to Big Brother about the divide, saying that there "was hostility" yesterday, but...
- 8/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Ashleigh Coyle and Helen Wood face judgement in the latest Big Brother task.
Both housemates will stand trial in front of Judge Judi James to determine who is the cause of the house being so divided.
Firstly, an introductory Vt will be played to the house showing Helen and Ashleigh talking about each other in the Diary Room, before each team gets a defence lawyer and prosecutor in the shape of the remaining housemates.
Ex-housemates will also be returning to the house to act as witnesses, and both sides will have time to find evidence and create questions for them before the court session begins.
After Ashleigh and Helen state their case with the help of their legal teams, Judge Judi James will then hold the ultimate power and decide who is to blame for the division.
Yesterday's show saw housemates dealing with strict punishments from Big Brother, after Helen,...
Both housemates will stand trial in front of Judge Judi James to determine who is the cause of the house being so divided.
Firstly, an introductory Vt will be played to the house showing Helen and Ashleigh talking about each other in the Diary Room, before each team gets a defence lawyer and prosecutor in the shape of the remaining housemates.
Ex-housemates will also be returning to the house to act as witnesses, and both sides will have time to find evidence and create questions for them before the court session begins.
After Ashleigh and Helen state their case with the help of their legal teams, Judge Judi James will then hold the ultimate power and decide who is to blame for the division.
Yesterday's show saw housemates dealing with strict punishments from Big Brother, after Helen,...
- 8/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Housemates have been reacting to last night's (August 8) eviction, when Mark Byron and Winston Showan left the Big Brother house.
In tonight's show, we saw the housemates look on as Mark left the house to a chorus of boos. As Winston's name was called out as the next evictee, they were shocked and surprised, with Helen Wood's first reaction being: "Is this a joke?"
She then noticed that because housemates were all laughing out of shock when Winston left, they didn't get to say goodbye properly. All the housemates decided that it was a fake eviction and that he was in a different room as the next Power Housemate.
Big Brother called Ash Harrison to the Diary Room to confirm that Winston was actually evicted, and neither him or Mark would be returning to the house. Helen comforted Ash by saying: "You'll see him in a week."
Still stunned by the night's events,...
In tonight's show, we saw the housemates look on as Mark left the house to a chorus of boos. As Winston's name was called out as the next evictee, they were shocked and surprised, with Helen Wood's first reaction being: "Is this a joke?"
She then noticed that because housemates were all laughing out of shock when Winston left, they didn't get to say goodbye properly. All the housemates decided that it was a fake eviction and that he was in a different room as the next Power Housemate.
Big Brother called Ash Harrison to the Diary Room to confirm that Winston was actually evicted, and neither him or Mark would be returning to the house. Helen comforted Ash by saying: "You'll see him in a week."
Still stunned by the night's events,...
- 8/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Housemates have been dealing with the punishments set after Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Winston Showan broke out of the garden.
In tonight's show (August 9), we see Big Brother gathering housemates on the sofas early in the morning before dishing out punishments. They are told that the bedroom will remain locked, there will be no hot water and all but basic rations have been removed from the kitchen until further notice.
While listening to their fate, Ash, Helen and Winston can be seen laughing, which leaves Ashleigh less than impressed that the rest of the house haven't received an apology from the others.
She then asks Helen to apologise, which Helen refuses to do on command and says she will in her own time. Helen then accuses the rest of the house for playing into Big Brother's hands, as she claims that Big Brother wants them to be annoyed with her,...
In tonight's show (August 9), we see Big Brother gathering housemates on the sofas early in the morning before dishing out punishments. They are told that the bedroom will remain locked, there will be no hot water and all but basic rations have been removed from the kitchen until further notice.
While listening to their fate, Ash, Helen and Winston can be seen laughing, which leaves Ashleigh less than impressed that the rest of the house haven't received an apology from the others.
She then asks Helen to apologise, which Helen refuses to do on command and says she will in her own time. Helen then accuses the rest of the house for playing into Big Brother's hands, as she claims that Big Brother wants them to be annoyed with her,...
- 8/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemates were asked to prove why they deserve to be in the final in their latest set of tasks.
The first task required everyone to fill in a CV with their previous jobs, qualifications and strengths and weaknesses before having an interview with Big Brother.
Following this, housemates had to attempt six grueling challenges to assess their physical ability.
These included an electric shock wire, a chilli eating station, a performance area, clippers, a mystery box where they will be required to pull out various items including chicken feet, and a gunge bucket.
The final task required housemates take it in turns to say why the others should or shouldn't win the show.
Last night (August 8) Winston and Mark were the latest Big Brother residents to be evicted from the show.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.
The first task required everyone to fill in a CV with their previous jobs, qualifications and strengths and weaknesses before having an interview with Big Brother.
Following this, housemates had to attempt six grueling challenges to assess their physical ability.
These included an electric shock wire, a chilli eating station, a performance area, clippers, a mystery box where they will be required to pull out various items including chicken feet, and a gunge bucket.
The final task required housemates take it in turns to say why the others should or shouldn't win the show.
Last night (August 8) Winston and Mark were the latest Big Brother residents to be evicted from the show.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.
- 8/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice scored impressive audience figures for its debut, overnight data suggests.
The Jo Brand-hosted companion show to The Great British Bake Off had an opening night audience of 2.05m (10.7%) at 9pm on BBC Two.
Elsewhere on the channel, the new series of Mastermind opened to 1.46m (7.6%) at 8pm, followed by ratings of 1.44m (7.3%) for Kitty Hope and Mark Greenwood's Sweets Made Simple at 8.30pm. Gardener's World aired to 1.69m (8.8%) at the later time of 9.30pm.
Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins's opening instalment of Edinburgh Nights was seen by 536k (3.1%) at 10pm.
BBC One's police procedural Walter was the highest-rated primetime offering outside of soaps, screening to an audience of 2.73m (14.2%) at 9pm.
Documentary Scrappers continued with 2.52m (12.8%) at 8.30pm.
Big Brother's latest double eviction - in which Winston Showan and Mark Byron departed the show...
The Jo Brand-hosted companion show to The Great British Bake Off had an opening night audience of 2.05m (10.7%) at 9pm on BBC Two.
Elsewhere on the channel, the new series of Mastermind opened to 1.46m (7.6%) at 8pm, followed by ratings of 1.44m (7.3%) for Kitty Hope and Mark Greenwood's Sweets Made Simple at 8.30pm. Gardener's World aired to 1.69m (8.8%) at the later time of 9.30pm.
Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins's opening instalment of Edinburgh Nights was seen by 536k (3.1%) at 10pm.
BBC One's police procedural Walter was the highest-rated primetime offering outside of soaps, screening to an audience of 2.73m (14.2%) at 9pm.
Documentary Scrappers continued with 2.52m (12.8%) at 8.30pm.
Big Brother's latest double eviction - in which Winston Showan and Mark Byron departed the show...
- 8/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Winston Showan has become the twelfth housemate to leave the Big Brother 2014 house.
The gym-addict bachelor was evicted shortly following Mark Byron after receiving the second-highest number of public votes.
The remaining housemates were shocked at the public's decision, and remained convinced that the Essex boy's exit was a ruse.
"Yeah, I'm a little bit shocked," Winston told host Emma Willis in his post-eviction interview.
"I'd have loved to have made the final, but that's just the way it is. If people want me out, I'd rather be out.
"I've made it 65 days," he added, "and when I first went in I thought I'd be out week four."
When asked why he felt the public wanted to send him home, Winston was at a loss.
"We broke out yesterday... but I don't think that's something people would have disliked," he shrugged.
Willis then brought up Ash, Mark and Chris' decision to take the money,...
The gym-addict bachelor was evicted shortly following Mark Byron after receiving the second-highest number of public votes.
The remaining housemates were shocked at the public's decision, and remained convinced that the Essex boy's exit was a ruse.
"Yeah, I'm a little bit shocked," Winston told host Emma Willis in his post-eviction interview.
"I'd have loved to have made the final, but that's just the way it is. If people want me out, I'd rather be out.
"I've made it 65 days," he added, "and when I first went in I thought I'd be out week four."
When asked why he felt the public wanted to send him home, Winston was at a loss.
"We broke out yesterday... but I don't think that's something people would have disliked," he shrugged.
Willis then brought up Ash, Mark and Chris' decision to take the money,...
- 8/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark Byron has become the eleventh housemate to leave the Big Brother house.
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Winston Showan and Chris Wright were all nominated, but Mark received the majority of the public vote in the first of two evictions.
Speaking to host Emma Willis in his exit interview, Mark was immediately forced to confront his behaviour in the 'Power of Money' task.
"I think for me it was just the reasoning behind it," he said of the amount of criticism Chris faced for his decision.
"Me and Ash had the exact same reasoning and then Chris's reasoning just didn't make sense."
After Willis berated him for letting Chris face such a backlash, Mark finally conceded: "I should have said I had changed my mind.
"I just thought I was diffusing the situation a bit by not giving a million and one different reasons.
"I dunno what to say,...
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Winston Showan and Chris Wright were all nominated, but Mark received the majority of the public vote in the first of two evictions.
Speaking to host Emma Willis in his exit interview, Mark was immediately forced to confront his behaviour in the 'Power of Money' task.
"I think for me it was just the reasoning behind it," he said of the amount of criticism Chris faced for his decision.
"Me and Ash had the exact same reasoning and then Chris's reasoning just didn't make sense."
After Willis berated him for letting Chris face such a backlash, Mark finally conceded: "I should have said I had changed my mind.
"I just thought I was diffusing the situation a bit by not giving a million and one different reasons.
"I dunno what to say,...
- 8/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother has delivered a stern punishment to all of the housemates after Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Winston Showan broke out of the house.
The trio were talking in the garden last night (August 7) when they decided to disregard the rules and go behind the walls. Mark Byron chose not to follow them, but excitedly watched.
As a result, Big Brother punished the entire house, waking up and gathering everyone on the sofas early this morning.
The bedroom has become out-of-bounds, the hot water has been turned off and the kitchen has been stripped of all but the most basic rations.
Big Brother stated: "The regime will stay in place until Big Brother is satisfied that housemates have a clear understanding of the rules that govern the Big Brother house.
"Housemates, Big Brother suggests in future that all housemates consider their behaviour carefully. Your actions have an impact on your housemates,...
The trio were talking in the garden last night (August 7) when they decided to disregard the rules and go behind the walls. Mark Byron chose not to follow them, but excitedly watched.
As a result, Big Brother punished the entire house, waking up and gathering everyone on the sofas early this morning.
The bedroom has become out-of-bounds, the hot water has been turned off and the kitchen has been stripped of all but the most basic rations.
Big Brother stated: "The regime will stay in place until Big Brother is satisfied that housemates have a clear understanding of the rules that govern the Big Brother house.
"Housemates, Big Brother suggests in future that all housemates consider their behaviour carefully. Your actions have an impact on your housemates,...
- 8/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark Byron and Winston Showan were both evicted from 'Big Brother' tonight (08.08.14). The housemates were booted off the Channel 5 series in a surprise double eviction. Eyebrow ''expert'' Mark, 24, was the 11th contestant to be eliminated and insisted he had an ''amazing experience'' inside despite receiving a negative reaction from the crowd. He told the show's host Emma Willis: ''I had such an amazing experience for the most part...there are people in there who would be better finalists...Nothing went wrong for me...it was just a brilliant summer.'' When he was later informed there would be another eviction, he joked: ''I'm a bit...
- 8/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Helen Wood became furious at fellow Big Brother housemates Chris Wright and Ashleigh Coyle after eavesdropping on the pair of them talking about her yesterday night (August 5).
After an evening of drinking, an inebriated Chris told Helen that he considers her the "hottest housemate".
Recalling the exchange to Ashleigh, Chris said: "I don't give a f**k if she's the sexiest person. I'd still say she's the least appealing person."
Later, Helen overheard Ashleigh tell Chris in the kitchen: "You just got very passionate about Helen over the past 45 minutes."
"I'll tell you why that is," responded Chris. "Because she's pretty much everything that I hate."
Ashleigh said: "Yeah, me too. And I'm genuinely shocked at how much I like her."
Chris added: "That's why I get passionate to defend her, because I don't want to be a fool... She is your and my nightmare at school. I always look at her and go,...
After an evening of drinking, an inebriated Chris told Helen that he considers her the "hottest housemate".
Recalling the exchange to Ashleigh, Chris said: "I don't give a f**k if she's the sexiest person. I'd still say she's the least appealing person."
Later, Helen overheard Ashleigh tell Chris in the kitchen: "You just got very passionate about Helen over the past 45 minutes."
"I'll tell you why that is," responded Chris. "Because she's pretty much everything that I hate."
Ashleigh said: "Yeah, me too. And I'm genuinely shocked at how much I like her."
Chris added: "That's why I get passionate to defend her, because I don't want to be a fool... She is your and my nightmare at school. I always look at her and go,...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Chris Wright, Christopher Hall and Mark Byron briefly reunited with their family and friends as part of the latest Big Brother task yesterday (August 5).
For the 'Power of Money' task, Big Brother is giving housemates the chance to increase the prize fund by £25,000.
The first part saw Chris being put up for Friday's (August 8) double eviction in return for an extra £10,000.
Winston Showan and Ash Harrison then rejected the opportunity to add a further £2,000 to the prize fund by letting Helen Wood give them haircuts.
Big Brother contributed £6,000 to the overall prize for the third challenge. However, Chris, Christopher and Mark were all given the chance to spend some time with their family and friends at the cost of £20 per second.
Chris spoke to his best friend Rob, who said: "Stay happy, stay positive and keep doing your Diary Room rants, which are hilarious!"
Afterwards, Christopher was told by his...
For the 'Power of Money' task, Big Brother is giving housemates the chance to increase the prize fund by £25,000.
The first part saw Chris being put up for Friday's (August 8) double eviction in return for an extra £10,000.
Winston Showan and Ash Harrison then rejected the opportunity to add a further £2,000 to the prize fund by letting Helen Wood give them haircuts.
Big Brother contributed £6,000 to the overall prize for the third challenge. However, Chris, Christopher and Mark were all given the chance to spend some time with their family and friends at the cost of £20 per second.
Chris spoke to his best friend Rob, who said: "Stay happy, stay positive and keep doing your Diary Room rants, which are hilarious!"
Afterwards, Christopher was told by his...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Chris Wright has become the fifth Big Brother housemate up for Friday's (August 8) double eviction, following a twist.
Big Brother gathered the housemates together and presented three golden envelopes containing three different figures hidden inside - £1,000, £5,000 and £10,000. Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle and Chris were asked to pick one each.
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan - already facing the public vote - had to then choose which of the three housemates should join them in being up for eviction.
Big Brother stated that whoever they selected, the figure inside their envelope would be added to the overall prize fund.
The nominated housemates agreed on Chris, who then opened his envelope to reveal that he was holding £10,000. As a result, the prize fund now stands at £110,000.
Big Brother continues tonight (August 5) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Big Brother gathered the housemates together and presented three golden envelopes containing three different figures hidden inside - £1,000, £5,000 and £10,000. Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle and Chris were asked to pick one each.
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan - already facing the public vote - had to then choose which of the three housemates should join them in being up for eviction.
Big Brother stated that whoever they selected, the figure inside their envelope would be added to the overall prize fund.
The nominated housemates agreed on Chris, who then opened his envelope to reveal that he was holding £10,000. As a result, the prize fund now stands at £110,000.
Big Brother continues tonight (August 5) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 8/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Four Big Brother housemates are up for a double eviction this Friday (August 8).
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan face the public vote after a round of face-to-face nominations.
Pav, who was nominated by every housemate, said that he feels "fine" as he was expecting it.
However, Ashleigh told Pav that she found it difficult to nominate him, while Ash agreed, adding he was "desperate" not to put Pav up for eviction.
Helen then expressed her belief that none of the new housemates should win the £100,000 prize because "other people deserve it more".
Pav later told Big Brother: "It's not my fault I came in halfway through. It's not my fault that I didn't start when they did, and that's quite difficult to come to terms with."
Meanwhile, Christopher admitted to Ash that he considered nominating Mark "for a split second" because of his tantrums and...
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan face the public vote after a round of face-to-face nominations.
Pav, who was nominated by every housemate, said that he feels "fine" as he was expecting it.
However, Ashleigh told Pav that she found it difficult to nominate him, while Ash agreed, adding he was "desperate" not to put Pav up for eviction.
Helen then expressed her belief that none of the new housemates should win the £100,000 prize because "other people deserve it more".
Pav later told Big Brother: "It's not my fault I came in halfway through. It's not my fault that I didn't start when they did, and that's quite difficult to come to terms with."
Meanwhile, Christopher admitted to Ash that he considered nominating Mark "for a split second" because of his tantrums and...
- 8/5/2014
- Digital Spy
The Big Brother housemates have passed their wildlife task.
In order to successfully complete the challenge, housemates had to replicate whatever behaviour was described by a wildlife commentator.
Actions performed by the housemates included Pav Paul eating the contents of the fridge and wiping yoghurt on his face, Mark Byron and Christopher Hall taking part in a 'mating ritual' and Winston Showan performing a toilet dance and a sex dance.
Chris Wright and Ashleigh Coyle took part in a number of actions, with Chris grooming Ashleigh by licking her ears. The pair then splashed each other at the 'watering hole' and rolled around the sofas to mark their territory.
Winston and Ash Harrison then competed against Mark and Christopher in a tribal dance, before the latter pair also retreated to the 'watering hole'.
The housemates were informed that they had passed the task, prompting them to dance in the garden in celebration.
In order to successfully complete the challenge, housemates had to replicate whatever behaviour was described by a wildlife commentator.
Actions performed by the housemates included Pav Paul eating the contents of the fridge and wiping yoghurt on his face, Mark Byron and Christopher Hall taking part in a 'mating ritual' and Winston Showan performing a toilet dance and a sex dance.
Chris Wright and Ashleigh Coyle took part in a number of actions, with Chris grooming Ashleigh by licking her ears. The pair then splashed each other at the 'watering hole' and rolled around the sofas to mark their territory.
Winston and Ash Harrison then competed against Mark and Christopher in a tribal dance, before the latter pair also retreated to the 'watering hole'.
The housemates were informed that they had passed the task, prompting them to dance in the garden in celebration.
- 8/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemates Mark Byron and Christopher Hall fell out again yesterday (August 2).
The argument originated from a Big Brother task which demanded Helen, Winston and Mark to compete to become the 'strongest housemate'.
In the final part of the task, the rest of the housemates were asked a series of questions about the three competitiors. As a result, Christopher named Mark as the biggest game player, Helen as the most loyal and Winston as the most trustworthy.
Mark reacted badly to Christopher's answers, telling him: "You are closer to me than you are to Winston and Helen, so to call me a game player? What the f**k? You just think I'm an attractive game player.
"Why the f**k would you be close to someone who you think is a f**king game player?"
Christopher responded that Mark sometimes plays up to the camera and brought up...
The argument originated from a Big Brother task which demanded Helen, Winston and Mark to compete to become the 'strongest housemate'.
In the final part of the task, the rest of the housemates were asked a series of questions about the three competitiors. As a result, Christopher named Mark as the biggest game player, Helen as the most loyal and Winston as the most trustworthy.
Mark reacted badly to Christopher's answers, telling him: "You are closer to me than you are to Winston and Helen, so to call me a game player? What the f**k? You just think I'm an attractive game player.
"Why the f**k would you be close to someone who you think is a f**king game player?"
Christopher responded that Mark sometimes plays up to the camera and brought up...
- 8/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother is testing the strength of Helen, Winston and Mark as part the latest task.
The trio will each undergo a series of physical and mental tests of strength, while the remaining housemates attempt to put them off.
Task one sees the trio take individual turns to hold a light dumbbell, being careful to keep arms straight while resisting the foul stench of dog food, a large fish and a very smelly sock.
The second task will see them individually test their skills in the diary room.
Mark must cut 15 onions while listening to Mariah Carey songs without crying, while Helen will have to read out messages from viewers without getting angry.
Winston, meanwhile, must not laugh while he's given a lap dance by former housemate Biannca, who will be dressed in a chicken costume.
The third round sees the threesome attempt to figure out how their fellow housemates...
The trio will each undergo a series of physical and mental tests of strength, while the remaining housemates attempt to put them off.
Task one sees the trio take individual turns to hold a light dumbbell, being careful to keep arms straight while resisting the foul stench of dog food, a large fish and a very smelly sock.
The second task will see them individually test their skills in the diary room.
Mark must cut 15 onions while listening to Mariah Carey songs without crying, while Helen will have to read out messages from viewers without getting angry.
Winston, meanwhile, must not laugh while he's given a lap dance by former housemate Biannca, who will be dressed in a chicken costume.
The third round sees the threesome attempt to figure out how their fellow housemates...
- 8/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Some of the male Big Brother housemates became webcam boys yesterday - and these pictures prove that it's not a career they should be pursuing.
Following in evictee Danielle McMahon's footsteps, Christopher Hall, Pav Paul and Winston Showan put on their best pout for Bit on the Side reporter Luisa Zissman as part of this week's website shopping task.
The trio were informed that they must carry out everything Luisa ordered - and if her requests were anything to go by, she has some very unusual tastes.
First to try and please Luisa was Christopher, who was asked to put on a pig costume and get on all fours.
Given that he was also told to declare "Hi Queen Luisa, I'm your little piggy!", we're not sure we're going to be able to watch the whole thing.
Next up was Winston, who slipped into his best red thong for the occasion.
Following in evictee Danielle McMahon's footsteps, Christopher Hall, Pav Paul and Winston Showan put on their best pout for Bit on the Side reporter Luisa Zissman as part of this week's website shopping task.
The trio were informed that they must carry out everything Luisa ordered - and if her requests were anything to go by, she has some very unusual tastes.
First to try and please Luisa was Christopher, who was asked to put on a pig costume and get on all fours.
Given that he was also told to declare "Hi Queen Luisa, I'm your little piggy!", we're not sure we're going to be able to watch the whole thing.
Next up was Winston, who slipped into his best red thong for the occasion.
- 7/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Housemates will embrace everything to do with the internet in this week's shopping task.
Big Brother has created its own version of the world wide web for the task and will be relying on the public to help decide the fate of the shopping budget.
A giant laptop will be placed in the house, and when housemates are needed they will enter a task room that's decorated like different websites. It will then look like the housemates are 'inside' the internet.
For housemates to pass the overall task, they need to gain enough hits over the two days.
In the first task, housemates will be given costumes and props before recording a 20-second video, with the aim of it going viral.
The public hold the power in this task as for housemates to receive the maximum amount of hits they are required to meet a certain amount of 'likes'.
Whoever...
Big Brother has created its own version of the world wide web for the task and will be relying on the public to help decide the fate of the shopping budget.
A giant laptop will be placed in the house, and when housemates are needed they will enter a task room that's decorated like different websites. It will then look like the housemates are 'inside' the internet.
For housemates to pass the overall task, they need to gain enough hits over the two days.
In the first task, housemates will be given costumes and props before recording a 20-second video, with the aim of it going viral.
The public hold the power in this task as for housemates to receive the maximum amount of hits they are required to meet a certain amount of 'likes'.
Whoever...
- 7/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Winston Showan has given four housemates their letters from home.
Winston had to choose which housemate's letters to save and which to delete from four pairs.
Firstly, he chose to save Helen Wood's letter, while destroying Mark Byron's. He also rewarded Ash Harrison with his letter from a loved one, but deleted Chris Wright's letter in the process.
The housemates congregated on the sofa to watch as Winston made his decisions in the Diary Room.
Pav Paul received his letter at the expense of Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle received hers over Christopher Hall.
Winston and his four chosen housemates will receive their communications from home later today.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Winston had to choose which housemate's letters to save and which to delete from four pairs.
Firstly, he chose to save Helen Wood's letter, while destroying Mark Byron's. He also rewarded Ash Harrison with his letter from a loved one, but deleted Chris Wright's letter in the process.
The housemates congregated on the sofa to watch as Winston made his decisions in the Diary Room.
Pav Paul received his letter at the expense of Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle received hers over Christopher Hall.
Winston and his four chosen housemates will receive their communications from home later today.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
This week, Pav Paul, Zoe Birkett and Chris Wright all face being evicted during Friday's (August 1) show. But who voted for them?
In tonight's show, we see housemates make their nominations in the Diary Room, and there are a couple of odd reasons thrown into the mix.
First up was Ashleigh Coyle, who's immune from nominations herself. She voted for both Pav and Zoe to face the chop.
Also taking this decision were Christopher Hall and Winston Showan, who both nominated the two newbies.
Mark Byron also voted for Pav, but picked Chris as his second nomination.
Zoe decided on Chris as well for her first ever nomination session in the house, followed by Christopher. Her reason for nominating Christopher involved the fact that he never seems to wears shoes.
Ash Harrison used the same unusual reason to justify nominating Christopher, and gave Pav as his second vote.
When Chris entered the Diary Room,...
In tonight's show, we see housemates make their nominations in the Diary Room, and there are a couple of odd reasons thrown into the mix.
First up was Ashleigh Coyle, who's immune from nominations herself. She voted for both Pav and Zoe to face the chop.
Also taking this decision were Christopher Hall and Winston Showan, who both nominated the two newbies.
Mark Byron also voted for Pav, but picked Chris as his second nomination.
Zoe decided on Chris as well for her first ever nomination session in the house, followed by Christopher. Her reason for nominating Christopher involved the fact that he never seems to wears shoes.
Ash Harrison used the same unusual reason to justify nominating Christopher, and gave Pav as his second vote.
When Chris entered the Diary Room,...
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Winston Showan will be the housemate in charge of the new 'Letters From Home' task.
Winston will be called to the Diary Room to decide which four housemates will receive letters from their loved ones.
With housemates divided into four pairs, Winston must choose which housemate's letter to save and which to delete from each duo.
Helen Wood will be paired with Mark Byron, Ash Harrison with Chris Wright, Pav Paul with Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle has been put up against Christopher Hall.
The housemates will watch Winston decide on their fate from the sofa.
Winston, who was chosen by the public to lead the task, will automatically receive his letter from home.
Saved letters will be delivered to the winning housemates later this evening.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Winston will be called to the Diary Room to decide which four housemates will receive letters from their loved ones.
With housemates divided into four pairs, Winston must choose which housemate's letter to save and which to delete from each duo.
Helen Wood will be paired with Mark Byron, Ash Harrison with Chris Wright, Pav Paul with Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle has been put up against Christopher Hall.
The housemates will watch Winston decide on their fate from the sofa.
Winston, who was chosen by the public to lead the task, will automatically receive his letter from home.
Saved letters will be delivered to the winning housemates later this evening.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
The winners of the Step Up dance crew task have been announced.
Elite Street (Ashleigh Coyle, Christopher Hall, Ash Harrison and Mark Byron) were voted the winners by the public and were treated to a Vegas-themed party.
The task saw Elite Street up against Foot Soldier Crew (Winston Showan, Pav Paul, Helen Wood and Chris Wright), as dance coach Zoe Birkett had to teach the crews dance moves for them to create a winning routine with.
Elite Street had to dance to 'Back to Earth' by Steve Aoki, while Foot Soldier Crew performed to 'Bounce' by Iggy Azalea.
Videos of the performances were posted online, with the public choosing Elite Street as the victors of the task.
Foot Soldier Crew had to take on the role of waiting staff for the evening as a result.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 27) at 9pm on Channel 5.
Elite Street (Ashleigh Coyle, Christopher Hall, Ash Harrison and Mark Byron) were voted the winners by the public and were treated to a Vegas-themed party.
The task saw Elite Street up against Foot Soldier Crew (Winston Showan, Pav Paul, Helen Wood and Chris Wright), as dance coach Zoe Birkett had to teach the crews dance moves for them to create a winning routine with.
Elite Street had to dance to 'Back to Earth' by Steve Aoki, while Foot Soldier Crew performed to 'Bounce' by Iggy Azalea.
Videos of the performances were posted online, with the public choosing Elite Street as the victors of the task.
Foot Soldier Crew had to take on the role of waiting staff for the evening as a result.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 27) at 9pm on Channel 5.
- 7/27/2014
- Digital Spy
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