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The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
In 30 years as half of a writing duo with Bob Larbey, John Esmonde shared in creating more than a dozen television sitcoms. The most popular was The Good Life (1975-78), which went beyond the bland, archetypal domestic setting of many such programmes by adding the twist of its leading characters opting out of the rat race to seek self-sufficiency in their middle-class, suburban home.
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Times Online (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
John Esmonde was one half of a writing partnership which lasted 30 years and produced some of Britain’s most likeable situation comedies. Esmonde and Bob Larbey may not have had the bite or depth of other famous comedy teams such as Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, or Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais, but in their chosen field of good-natured, inoffensive humour they were unbeatable.
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Times Online (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
Try some deep breathing. Counting sheep actually works. Or maybe get up and get some milk. Then grab a pen and scribble down a few resolutions, so you can forget all about it and get back to sleep. In the morning, you can revisit your late-night To Do list and get started. Number one: “Get new life.”
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Conor's Bandon Blog (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
In a change from our usual programming here at Bandon HQ, I kicked off a light-hearted conversation on Twitter earlier about great looking women who just get better and better with age (we also covered men). The results of the Twitter jury in chronological (not age) order were as follows: Neve Campbell My wife Marisa Tomei Maria Bello Catherine Keener Monica [...]
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Ecademy: user blogs (Free subscription) | 06/29/2008
Have you seen or heard the current advertising campaign by BSkyB to promote the Sky+ personal video recorder? It includes TV ads that feature celebrities including Michael Parkinson, David Gower, Felicity Kendal, Ross Kemp and Mariella Frostrup talking about the benefits of Sky+. I have also seen poster adverts that include simple quotes from the same celebrities highlighting how beneficial they find...
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Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
Coronation Street veteran Sarah Lancashire shone in episode one, while Felicity Kendal and Alex Kingston have helped the subsequent storylines a treat. This week it’s Dempsey and Makepeace veteran Michael Brandon who makes a guest appearance as General Sanchez.
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
The increasing cost of living has forced one in three Britons to turn to "The Good Life" and become more self-sufficient by growing their own fruit and vegetables, according to a study.
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Belfast Telegraph (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
Kay Burley, 46, presents the 'Lunchtime Live' programme on Sky News.
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The Independent (Free subscription) | 06/13/2008
Kay Burley, 46, presents the 'Lunchtime Live' programme on Sky News.
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TVShowsOnDVD.com News (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
By David Lambert - A sweeping saga of royalty, scandal, and the man who waited a lifetime to be king. Though he waited nearly 60 years to become king, and reigned for only nine, Edward VII changed... (more)
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 05/24/2008
Twenty years after we started injecting Botox, the doctor known as 'the Wrinkle Slayer' tells Roya Nikkhah why a regular jab could soon seem as natural as a haircut.
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BBC News (Free subscription) | 05/19/2008
The Queen formally opens the internationally renowned Chelsea Flower Show in west London.
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BBC News (Free subscription) | 05/19/2008
The Queen formally opens the internationally renowned Chelsea Flower Show in west London.
