Desperately seeking Edna
It took a while for Brian Conley to get the hang of playing an overweight blonde, but now the fat lady’s all-singing and dancing. He talks to Viv Hardwick.
View ArticleStand-up, sit down
Paul Tonkinson’s delighted to be taking on a TV challenge, he tells Viv Hardwick.
View ArticleShappi edge
Tough times have helped Shappi Khorsandi’s career to take off, she tells Viv Hardwick.
View ArticleLiberty belle
Former reality TV contestant Michelle Heaton is taking pole position for a return to acting, she tells Viv Hardwick.
View ArticleAladdin genius
Disney takes great care to keep the magic alive, ice skater Jamie Loper tells Viv Hardwick.
View ArticleInto Battle
Robert Battle talks to Viv Hardwick about taking charge of America’s biggest modern dance company as Alvin Ailey visits Newcastle.
View ArticleThis Dream will do
Francesca Jackson didn’t come first in the TV talent show I’d Do Anything, but she won a far better prize, she tells Steve Pratt
View ArticleAaron answers the call
Geordie singer Aaron Bayley briefly tasted stardom when he reached the final line-up of Pop Idol in 2001. Now a surprise invitation has come his way, says Viv Hardwick.
View ArticleBite of reality for BlueGiro
Newcastle theatre company boss Catrina McHugh talks to Viv Hardwick about her latest serious subject.
View ArticleTrailer trash Carmen
Viv Hardwick talks to Heather Shipp about bringing Carmen to life as a US trailer park rebel.
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