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Lord Sugar Signs Three-Year Deal to Continue on The Apprentice as Show Approaches Milestone 20th Series

Lord Sugar has inked a new three-year deal with the BBC, securing his position on The Apprentice for the foreseeable future.

BY JOE TURNER

What is a British Film?

Answering the age-old question.

TELEVISION

Adolescence, Netflix Review: Steven Graham’s Powerful Drama Delivers a Heart-Wrenching Message

FILM

BY THEO REILLY

Blimey reviews Adolescence, Netflix’s gripping new limited series about a family’s unraveling after their 13-year-old son is accused of murder. With standout performances and an emotional punch, this four-episode drama is not to be missed.

BY JOE TURNER

Twiggy review: A spectacularly exclusive look into the life of a cultural icon

Blimey’s Victoria Szelachowska and Izzy Langguth attended an early screening of the new biographical documentary, Twiggy at the Electric Cinema with an exclusive opportunity to interview director Sadie Frost and Twiggy herself.

BY VICTORIA SZELACHOWSKA & ISABEL LANGGUTH

FILM

JOE (EDITOR)

Artist: Coldplay

Film: Skyfall

TV Show: Doctor Who

VICTORIA (DEPUTY EDITOR)

Artist: Led Zepplin

Film: Notting Hill

TV Show: The Night Manager

IZZY (DESIGN EDITOR)

Artist: Radiohead

Film: The Ladykillers

TV Show: Misfits

THEO (FEATURES EDITOR)

Artist: The Beatles

Film: Shaun of The Dead

TV Show: Doctor Who

FRANKIE (SOCIAL MEDIA)

Artist: David Bowie

Film: About Time

TV Show: Fleabag

HASNAIN (DIGITAL EDITOR)

Artist: Dave

Film: Order of The Phoenix

TV Show: IT Crowd

Events Calendar

Adolescence has become the first streaming show in the UK to top TV ratings.

Read our review of Adolescence, live on our website!

📷 Netflix

#adolescencenetflix #ukfilm

Who’s going to see Robbie Williams this summer?

Read about why he never cracked the United States in our May edition of Blimey!

📷 Getty
📷 Paramount

#Film #robbiewilliams #betterman

The musician biopic is a rinsed genre. There are far too many of them and they all tell the same story. So, thank god for Bohemian Rhapsody for being a rare beacon of raw quality.

Yes it still suffers the archetypal character trap (shady manager & unsupportive parents), and still rushes through the early years before success like they never even happened.

But it’s made up for by the pace of action which matches the vibe and tone of Queen’s Music: truly exhilarating.

It easily answers the age-old question of ‘if there is one concert in history you could attend, what would it be?’, with one of the greatest concert scenes in film history.

And it’s been said a thousand times, but I’ll say it again. Remi Malik plays the perfect Freddie Mercury.

It also deals with the difficult topic of the UK AIDS crisis. Learn now about how the media presented this crisis in our May edition of Blimey!

📷 Fox

#Film #ukfilm #bohemianrhapsodymovie #review

1. UK Asian Film Festival, UK - May 1-11
2. Cine International Film Festival, UK - May 7-10
3. Raindance Film Festival, UK - June 18-27
4. Sheffield DocFest, UK - June 18-23
5. Cinema Rediscovered, UK - July 23-27

📷 Rich Mix
📷 Cine Film Festival
📷 Raindance Film Festival
📷 Sheffield Film festival
📷 Cinema rediscovered

Twenty years ago, Doctor Who rematerialised back onto our television screens following a 16-year hiatus. On 26 March 2005, the sci-fi series regenerated with Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper.

A quick disclaimer: yes, we are absolutely obsessed with Doctor Who.

📷 BBC
📷 Joe Turner
📷 Joe Turner

#doctorwho #tv #uktv #doctorwho2005

British animation studio Jellyfish Pictures has closed down, despite box office success of recent film Dog Man.

Read about British animation’s uncertain future now on Blimey’s website, and in our upcoming print edition in May!

📷 Dreamworks
📷 Jellyfish Pictures

#jellyfishpictures
#dogman #film #ukfilm #animation

Richard Curtis has just been named as a Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy winner, for his work with Comic Relief.

An acclaimed writer, director, philanthropist… and conductor?? Read about Richard Curtis and his love for music now on Blimey’s website, and our upcoming print edition in May!

📷 Bill Young
📷Getty Images

#comicrelief #richardcurtis #music #film #pudseybear

"Her voice became an unspoken promise that Britain’s spirit would endure in the darkest of times."

UPCOMING ARTICLE! It's been 60 years since The Sound Of Music was first released. In our first edition of Blimey, our editor, Joe, celebrates the life and career of one of Britain’s most legendary actresses - Dame Julie Andrews.

📸Blogspot.com
📸GNU Free Documentation License

#julieandrews #thesoundofmusic #blimey #film #music #shrek #despicableme #theprincessdiaries #marypoppins

When Stephen Giles-Medhurst joined Three Rivers District Council 25 years ago, he would never have imagined that Leavesden’s old 1940s aerodrome hangars would mean he would be sitting in the same restaurant as Margot Robbie or watching Tom Cruise battle alien invaders.

While the UK rapidly develops into the second-largest film production hub globally, Hollywood crumbles. Many creatives have exchanged Los Angeles’ glitz and glamour for film studios in mundane London suburbs. One of those reaping the rewards is Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Watford.

With the studio’s latest blockbuster 'Mickey 17' now out in cinemas, we look at how Leavesden has become the new Hollywood – featuring interviews with figures at Warner Bros. and the British Film Commission.

Catch this story in the upcoming edition of Blimey magazine!

📸 @turner2004

#film #warnerbrosleavesden #british #mickey17 #watford #harrypotter

"The legendary and iconic British Institution, MI5’s own 007, is the latest of our media icons to be annexed by America."

Recently, EON Productions, the company that has owned the rights to the Bond franchise for the last 59 years, has given control over to Amazon MGM studios. This means they now have full creative control over one of the UK's most beloved creations.

Read more soon from Blimey's own, Theo Reilly.

📸 Getty Images

#jamesbond #film #amazon #uk #america

Recently, our Features Editor, Theo, took on an overnight movie marathon at the Prince Charles Cinema.

With the iconic independent cinema facing closure, it is now more important than ever to show our support.

How did it go?

Find out in our upcoming edition of Blimey!

Members ticket: £17.50
Normal ticket: £22

📷 Theo Reilly

#princecharlescinemalondon #moviemarathon #savetheprincecharlescinema #film #heat #alien #predator #pointbreak

Did you know that just underneath London Bridge sits a pub known for its role in some of Britain's biggest films???

The Mudlark in Southwark has featured in both Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and Bridget Jones's Diary!

Recently, Blimey checked out this hidden spot and had a great time exploring. With its interesting history and cosy atmosphere, this is a must-visit for film-buffs and history lovers alike! 🍿🍻🎬

📷 @frankieboodrake03
📷@victoriaszelachowska

#themudlark #harrypotter #bridgetjones #filminglocation #londonpubs #film #londonhistory

Lights, camera, Leicester Square! 🍿

This London landmark is synonymous with cinema - from its timeless movie houses to its star-studded premieres. The Square has even been featured in a few movies! Here are three of the local cinemas that you definitely need to experience:

📍**Prince Charles Cinema**: opened in the 1960s, this is one of the last independent cinemas in central London. A big hit for film buffs, it’s famous for its all-nighter movie marathons and mix of indie and cult films.

📍**Odeon Luxe**: first opened in 1930 but destroyed during World War II, the cinema was rebuilt and has been home to countless Hollywood premieres ever since. The flagship Odeon is a great place to catch a blockbuster, and is perfect for the ultimate luxurious watching experience.

📍**Curzon Soho**: opening its doors in 1985, it’s a bit younger than its two predecessors on this list. Despite this, this branch of the Curzon chain has earned its place as a Soho institution, with its stylish reputation and focus on independent, foreign and art-house movies.

So, what film will you be watching here next?

#cinema #princecharlescinemalondon #savetheprincecharlescinema #odeonluxeleicestersquare #curzonsoho #independentcinema #film #ukfilm #movies

Did you know that Oasis's 'Morning Glory' album cover was photographed on a street in Soho?
Even before the Mancunian brothers visited, Berwick Street - once nicknames 'The Golden Mile of Vinyl' - has long been a part of London music culture. Blimey took a visit to two of the street's famed record stores.
Reckless Records was the first store to open on the street and has remained a Soho staple for over 40 years. Over the road sits Sister Ray, opened in 1989 named after the song by The Velvet Underground. Both institutions have been selling and buying records for decades and have made the street what it is.
So, next time you're in Soho, pop over to Berwick Street and check out a little slice of music history!

📷 @frankieboodrake03

#music #berwickstreet #records #uk #davidbowie #velvetunderground #sisterray #recklessrecords #soho #oasis

UPCOMING ARTICLE! 🚨

Danny Hargreaves is the owner of one of the UK's most iconic SFX companies, 'Real SFX' (@realsfx). His company has worked on some of the biggest UK television shows - Sherlock, Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders, to name a few. Danny recently sat down with Blimey's Joe Turner to discuss the highs and lows of his 30-year career. Stay tuned 👀

#uk #tv #film #sherlock #doctorwho #peakyblinders #sfx #music #hisdarkmaterials #bbc #interview

It's going to be very difficult to decide what UK Christmas TV to watch this year. Once you've stuffed yourself full of food, gear up for a six hour shift on the sofa!!

Merry Christmas from the Blimey team!

#tv #uk #doctorwho #gavinandstacey #wallaceandgromit #callthemidwife #outnumbered #comedy #romance #film #christmasspecial

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Lord Sugar Signs Three-Year Deal to Continue on The Apprentice as Show Approaches Milestone 20th Series Lord Sugar has inked a new three-year deal with the BBC, securing his position on The Apprentice for the foreseeable future.

What is a British Film? Answering the age-old question.

TELEVISION

TELEVISION

Adolescence, Netflix Review: Steven Graham’s Powerful Drama Delivers a Heart-Wrenching Message

FILM

FILM

Artist: Coldplay Film: Skyfall TV Show: Doctor Who

Artist: Led Zepplin Film: Notting Hill TV Show: The Night Manager

Artist: Radiohead Film: The Ladykillers TV Show: Misfits

Artist: The Beatles Film: Shaun of The Dead TV Show: Doctor Who

Artist: David Bowie Film: About Time TV Show: Fleabag

Artist: Dave Film: Order of The Phoenix TV Show: IT Crowd

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Lord Sugar Signs Three-Year Deal to Continue on The Apprentice as Show Approaches Milestone 20th Series

Lord Sugar has inked a new three-year deal with the BBC, securing his position on The Apprentice for the foreseeable future.

What is a British Film?

Answering the age-old question.

Artist: Coldplay

Film: Skyfall

TV Show: Doctor Who

Artist: Led Zepplin

Film: Notting Hill

TV Show: The Night Manager

Artist: Radiohead

Film: The Ladykillers

TV Show: Misfits

Artist: The Beatles

Film: Shaun of The Dead

TV Show: Doctor Who

Artist: David Bowie

Film: About Time

TV Show: Fleabag

Artist: Dave

Film: Order of The Phoenix

TV Show: IT Crowd