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All You Can Eat — Recession Buster or Fat Maker?
Taybarns restaurant is introducing a new dining concept to the English — all you can eat. It's nothing we haven't seen in the United States. We have all-you-can-eat baked potato and pizza bars, endless breadsticks and salad, and the kind of buffets that would make Elvis weep if he was still kickin' it in Vegas.
Will You Watch Mary Queen of Charity Shops?
Mary Portas is working hard to help shops across the UK. In her previous series she overhauled independent shops up and down the country, but now her plans are more specific. With her latest project Mary will save charity shops outside of the M25 which are in need of some tender loving care.
Sugar Bits — Michael's Concert Delays "Not Due To Health"
- Michael Jackson has delayed the first few shows of his concert tour, moving some of the July dates back to March 2010. His spokesperson insists that it is not due to health problems. — BBC
- Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has been referenced on The Simpsons, with Homer sayin “My dream is to be a great singer like Susan Boyle.” — The Sun
- Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly started singing lessons to see if he's up to taking on the role of Frank Sinatra in Martin Scosese's new biopic.
Papa John's Founder Tells Customers Not to Overeat Pizza
Late last week, the founder of Papa John's pizza chain, John Schnatter, warned customers against eating too much pizza. The unexpected advice was given during an interview with BBC's Radio Four program in the UK. Schnatter got himself into trouble when he said: Pizza's actually healthy for you if you don't eat too much of it.
Sugar Bits — Kate Nominated For Two SAG Awards
- Kate Winslet has earned two more acting nominations for her work in Revolutionary Road and The Reader, this time in the Screen Actors Guild awards. Danny Boyle's movie Slumdog Millionaire, starring Skins actor Dev Patel is up for Best Ensemble. — BBC
- Every previous Doctor Who will appear in this year's Christmas special alongside current Doctor David Tennant, including Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Patrick Troughton and Peter Davison.
Will You Watch BBC One and BBC Two Online?
From the 27th November, the BBC will make BBC One and BBC Two available to watch live online as they air. The corporation is adding their two main channels to the ones already available, which include News 24, BBC Three and BBC Four. So will you watch their shows like Strictly Come Dancing online when you can't get to a television?
British Style Genius: Episode 2, "A Cut Above"
This week's episode of British Style Genius looked at the impact of the world famous Saville Row tailors on fashion. Looking at British designers such as Paul Smith and Ozwald Boateng the documentary looked back at the tailoring industry from 1900s to the present day. This week I thought I would test how well you were watching and how much you learnt with a quiz!
First Glance: BBC's Merlin – Switch On or Switch Off?
This autumn, the BBC are treating us to a star-studded 13-part TV series Merlin which will feature appearances from Anthony Head, Santiego Cabrera, Michelle Ryan, Richard Wilson and John Hurt.
It's already been picked up to air in the US on NBC, and after seeing this trailer I'm really looking forward to seeing it. The series is being advertised in cinemas as well as on TV thanks to its epic nature, but what do you think – will you be watching when it airs?
Flashback: The Young Ones
Wow. I haven't thought of this show in ages. The Young Ones was an '80s BBC comedy about four unlikely roommates — a punk rocker, Vyvyan, an anarchist, Rick, a short guy who wore sunglasses all the time, Mike, and my favorite, a hippie named Neil.
On Our Radar: British Style Genius
It has been revealed that in September BBC2 will be showing a series about British fashion and style called 'British Style Genius'.
The programme questions what makes British style and fashion so distinct considering the looks and trends that have come to define British style.
They will consider all aspects of the industry from the High Street to couture, from bespoke tailoring to street cool, and from fashion rebels to traditionalist Sloanes.
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