Tag Archives: Vicki Pepperdine

Get Schooled

Posted on 25/05/2011 by

Another day, another play… and another gorgeous redheaded actress (or two) to fawn over! This time it’s The School for Scandal at the Barbican Theatre, London, starring Katherine Parkinson as ‘Lady Teazle’, and co-starring Vicki Pepperdine as ‘Mrs. Candour’. Hotcha! … Continue reading →

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BAFTA-TV 22/05/11

Posted on 23/05/2011 by

The BAFTA TV awards 2011 were held last night, and broadcast on BBC1. I thought it might be a bit of a chore to sit through for two whole hours, but Graham Norton made for a pretty hilarious host… although I … Continue reading →

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I ♥ Comedy

Posted on 08/05/2011 by

As a Getting On fan, I was aware of The Angina Monologues (an evening of live, female-fronted comedy in aid of the British Heart Foundation, at which Scanlan and Pepperdine performed in character), but I didn’t think I’d ever get … Continue reading →

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Getting On In Nottingham

Posted on 25/03/2011 by

Via Vicki Pepperdine’s Twitter feed, I learned that she and Joanna Scanlan will be the stars of a “BAFTA Masterclass” @ Broadway Cinema, Nottingham, next Wednesday… during which the two will discuss writing and acting in Getting On, and take part … Continue reading →

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Getting Another Award

Posted on 20/03/2011 by

Apparently the Royal Television Society Awards were held this week, and the Getting On team won “Best Writer (Comedy)”… so, yay for them! For the life of me I can’t find a single image of them arriving at the ceremony … Continue reading →

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Not Getting Any

Posted on 24/01/2011 by

So, my internet access went down last Sunday, necessitating a “cold turkey” break from my compulsive blogging and surfing habit… which forced me to endure a period of quiet reflection and meditation on The Important Things In Life™. Don’t you … Continue reading →

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NHS FTW!

Posted on 29/11/2010 by

A little belated, but congrats to Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine, who won “Best Television Comedy” at the Writers’ Guild awards, for Getting On. Hurrah! Apparently the ceremony was last Monday, and I normally do my news-trawl on … Continue reading →

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The Hottest Act North of the Northern Line

Posted on 08/11/2010 by

In recent weeks, the interest in seeing an unnamed actress topless has tailed off, and a new contender has emerged for Most Popular Search Term Leading to This Site… so step forward Melanie “Mel” Hudson and take a bow! It’s … Continue reading →

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Getting past it…

Posted on 27/10/2010 by

I was worried I’d set myself up for disappointment over the new series of Getting On by hyping myself into a tizzy… so it came as quite a relief to find that the show actually was worth all the build-up. … Continue reading →

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‘Getting On’ again…

Posted on 24/10/2010 by

I don’t quite understand why, but there seems to be a conspiracy of confusion surrounding the promotion of the new series of Getting On, which (in case you’re curious) starts this Tuesday (26th) on BBC4 @ 10pm. My TV listings … Continue reading →

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