bear - Dizionario inglese-italiano WordReference resistere a vi   He knew his alibi would bear scrutiny, so he had no problem telling it to the detectives.   Sapeva che il suo alibi avrebbe dovuto superare i controlli e non ha avuto problemi a dirlo ai poliziotti. bear [sb] an heir vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." (give birth to: son, daughter, heir) (specifico: figlio, erede) dare ⇒ vtr The Queen bore her husband three daughters.   La Regina ha dato al marito tre figlie. bear [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." formal (produce: fruit, etc.) (frutti) My horrible childhood doesn't bear talking about.   Non vale la pena parlare della mia orribile infanzia.   La mia orribile infanzia non merita che se ne parli. bear [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." (ill will, resentment: harbour) (figurato: rancore, ecc.) nutrire ⇒ , covare ⇒ vtr   George doesn't bear any ill will towards people whose views are completely different from his own.   George non nutre sentimenti negativi verso chi ha delle opinioni completamente diverse dalle sue. bear [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." (display, show [sth]) tenere il muso, tenere il broncio vtr   He bore a grudge against his brothers. bear a grudge against [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." (be resentful) portare rancore verso [qlcn] vtr   tenere il muso a [qlcn], tenere il broncio a [qlcn] vtr   Fred bore a grudge against his brothers. bear a grudge against [sb] for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." (be resentful) portare rancore verso [qlcn] per [qlcs] vtr   tenere il muso a [qlcn] per [qlcs], tenere il broncio a [qlcn] per [qlcs] vtr   Julie bears a grudge against her neighbour for cutting down a hedge that was actually on Julie's property. bear a resemblance to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." (look like [sb]) darci dentro vi   You have to know when to conserve your strength and when to bear down with every bit of energy you have.   Dovete sapere quando conservare le forze e quando mettercela tutta con tutte le energie che avete. bear down on [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] (push, press on) esercitare pressione su, premere su vi   Bear down on the pen to make clear carbon copies.   Per ottenere delle copie carbone nitide, esercitate pressione sulla penna. bear down on [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] UK (rush towards) avvicinarsi rapidamente a, avvicinarsi di corsa a v rif     The truck came bearing down on the brothers as they were crossing the street. bear down on [sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] figurative (weigh heavily upon) seguire la linea dura con vi   The weight of Emma's financial worries were bearing down on her. bear down on [sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"


What is the first name of Jamaican-born retired boxer Razor Ruddock?

Lennox Lewis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion | Lennox Lewis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion   Leave a comment Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE (born September 2, 1965) is a retired boxer and the most recent undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. As an amateur he won gold representing Canada at the 1988 Olympic Games after defeating future heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe in the final. Lewis turned professional in 1989, winning his first 21 fights. In 1992 he knocked out Donovan Ruddock to take over the number one position in the World Boxing Council (WBC) rankings and eventually be declared WBC heavyweight champion in 1993. Lewis lost the title to Oliver McCall in 1994 but defeated McCall in a rematch to win the vacant WBC title in 1997. Lewis went on to defend the title four times, becoming the Lineal Champion after beating Shannon Briggs by KO in 1998. He became undisputed champion after defeating Evander Holyfield in November 1999. After defeating Mike Tyson by KO in 2002 and stopping Vitali Klitschko in 2003, Lennox Lewis retired from boxing in 2004. Throughout his professional career, Lewis suffered two losses, both of which he avenged in rematches, both by knockout. Lewis won the heavyweight championship three times and was the fourth man to reclaim the lineal championship. Lewis is 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) tall and has an 84-inch (213 cm) reach, much longer than average for his height. During his boxing prime, he weighed about 250 pounds (113 kg). Lewis often referred to himself as “the pugilist specialist.” Early lifeLewis was born on September 2, 1965, in West Ham, London, England to Jamaican-born parents.[2] At birth he weighed 10 pounds 10 ounces (4.8 kg), and was given the name Lennox by the doctor, who said he looked like a Lennox.[3] Lewis moved to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in 1977 at the age of 12. He attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute for high school, where he excelled in Canadian football, soccer and basketball.[4] Amateur careerLewis eventually decided that his favourite sport was boxing. He became a dominant amateur boxer and won the world amateur junior title in 1983.[5] At the age of 18, Lewis represented Canada as a super heavyweight at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He advanced to the quarter-finals, where he lost a decision to American Tyrell Biggs, the eventual gold medalist. Lewis chose not to turn professional after the Olympics, and instead fought four more years as an amateur, hoping for a second chance to win a gold medal. After winning several more amateur titles during those years, he travelled to Seoul, South Korea for the 1988 Summer Olympics and achieved his goal. In the gold medal match, Lewis defeated future world champion Riddick Bowe by a second round technical knockout (TKO). Professional boxing careerHaving achieved that goal, Lewis declared himself a professional boxer and moved back to his native England. He claimed he’d always considered himself British,[6][7][8] but many British fans regard him as “a Canadian at heart and a Briton for convenience”, as he had trained only in Canada and the United States and already lived half his life in North America.[9] He signed with the boxing promoter Frank Maloney and the early part of his pro career was filled with knockouts of journeymen. After he signed with American promoter Main Event[citation needed] he captured the European heavyweight title late in 1990 against Frenchman Jean Maurice Chanet. In his next fight in March 1991, Lewis won the British title against the undefeated world ranked Gary Mason, then won the Commonwealth title in April 1992 against Derek Williams. By this time, Lewis was a consensus top-five heavyweight in the world. During this period Lewis defeated former WBA heavyweight champion Mike Weaver, 1984 Olympic Gold medalist Tyrell Biggs, former world cruiserweight title holders Glenn McCrory and Osvaldo Ocasio, and journeymen Levi Billups and Mike Dixon. WBC championOn 31 October 1992, Lewis knocked out Canadian Donovan “Razor” Ruddock in two rounds for the


The Notting Hill Carnival in London is held during which month of the year?

By Hayley Joyes Posted: Tuesday September 27 2016 Notting Hill Carnival Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street festival, is a vivid spectacle representing London's multicultural past and present. It's also a vital date in any party-lover's diary. But, whatever you do, don’t go anywhere without reading our guide, which includes invaluable information about Notting Hill Carnival. Looking for route details and tips on having fun, while staying safe? You've come to the right place. And for all the essential details you need for the big weekend, have a glance at these FAQs below: Which weekend does Notting Hill Carnival take place? Carnival traditionally takes place on the bank holiday weekend at the end of August. Where does Notting Hill Carnival take place? Spread throughout W10 in west London, the Carnival celebrations take over the areas of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park. What's the best way to get there? Take the tube to the outskirts and join the masses in walking towards the parade route. The nearest tube stations without disruptions are Holland Park, High Street Kensington, Queen's Park, Shepherd's Bush, Bayswater and Paddington, while Notting Hill Gate, Royal Oak and Westbourne Park usually have amended operating times. For more in-depth travel info, read our round-up of everything you need to know about Notting Hill Carnival. What time does everything kick off? The Carnival floats and bands set off in the morning on both Sunday and Monday.  What is Notting Hill Carnival? A celebration of the capital's Caribbean communities, their culture and traditions, which has been taking place since 1964, featuring two days of fantastic live music ranging from reggae to dub to salsa. The celebrations also include soca floats, steel bands and a whole lot of jerk chicken and fried plantain. We'll be updating this page with details for 2017 as soon as they're announced.  Notting Hill Carnival essential info Download your Carnival map The procession route, soundsystems, toilets and safe spots – here are your main stopping points at this year's Carnival in one downloadable map Travel and important information Whether you're travelling by bus, tube or on foot, get the latest transport, family day and essential Carnival information here Notting Hill Carnival features A look at Notting Hill Carnival history Music Notting Hill Carnival from the Time Out archive Pictures from 1975-1990, the Time Out archive has thrown up some fascinating photos and pictures from Notting Hill Carnival Music In pictures: Notting Hill Carnival 2015 Take a look at last year's fabulous parade in all its multicoloured, feathery, sequinned glory Music What we wore to Notting Hill Carnival How much has fashion changed over the history of Carnival? See archive photos and read memories of Notting Hill Carnival fashion from four generations of carnivalgoers Music This one time at Notting Hill Carnival… Carival dancers, Shy FX, Toddla T and The Heatwave tell us their favourite Notting Hill Carnival memories Explore Notting Hill


Which composer wrote the ‘Brandenburg Concertos’?

Bach - Brandenburg Concertos - Classic FM Schedule Bach - Brandenburg Concertos J. S. Bach composed this famous collection of six concertos (BWV 1046-51) between 1708-1721, although they weren't known as the 'Brandenburg' Concertos until 150 years later. For a gateway into the world of Baroque music you can do no better than Bach’s 'Brandenburg' Concertos. Written between 1708-1721 for Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg, they are based on the Italian concerto grosso style. Bach composed them when he was Kapellmeister (music director) in the small town of Cöthen, presumably for various members of the Cöthen Court Orchestra, the composer gave them the unofficial title of ‘Six concertos for several instruments’. The concerto grosso form was pioneered by Italian composers like Archangelo Corelli, but Bach’s Brandenburgs took the form to new heights. They changed music by demonstrating the potential of an already-established form. Bach gave each instrumental family solo opportunities and created unusual combinations, like inclusion of violas and violas da gamba in No. 6 (which is also notable for its absence of violins), the exciting use of the harpsichord in No. 5, and the virtuosic violin lines in No. 4. Each of the six concertos appeals most to different listeners, from the galumphing first, the more stately second, the homely third, the lofty fourth and the galloping fifth right through to the joyous sixth. They form a sort of musical job application; Bach packaged them up for the Margrave in the hope that he might secure some form of employment. Sadly for Bach, there appears to be no record of him ever having received a reply from the Margrave, and no evidence the Margrave himself even heard them played. In a sense it's lucky Bach was unfortunate in his employment - perhaps if he'd been employed by the Margrave, he would not have become Cantor of the Thomasschule at Thomaskirche in Leipzig just two years later in 1723. While in Cöthen, he also wrote his Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello and the Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. Bach News


Is there hope for the Bengal florican? | Fauna & Flora International Fauna & Flora International Home » blog » Is there hope for the Bengal florican? Is there hope for the Bengal florican? Posted on: 22.05.13 (Last edited) 22 May 2013 Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, an opportunity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. To commemorate the occasion, Fauna & Flora International’s Jeremy Holden tells us about his encounter with Cambodia’s rarest bird species. It seems incredible that on such a huge planet as ours some species survive in extremely low numbers. During the last days of April I drove out of Phnom Penh to look for one of these species – the Bengal florican, Cambodia ’s rarest bird. It was the last chance I would get to see them this dry season, because once the rains start and the water begins to inundate the seasonal flood plains where the floricans breed, the birds must move on. There are an estimated 300 floricans remaining in Cambodia, and perhaps twice as many in Nepal and northern Indian, meaning that the global population could be fewer than 1,000 birds. Throughout their range their numbers are steadily diminishing, with habitat loss blamed as the primary factor. At the current rate of decline the Cambodian population is predicted to become extinct in less than a decade. The bold markings of the male Bengal florican make him easy to spot on the open grassland habitat he prefers. Credit: Jeremy Holden/FFI. Over two days we saw about 10 individuals – perhaps 1% of the global population. The male is a striking bird, the size of a turkey on long stilt legs. His inky black upper parts and bold white wings (which appear as a thick white bar when closed) make him easy to spot in the flat grasslands. This is for good reason. The floricans are visual creatures. Although they make a call it is a surprisingly quiet noise for such a big bird – a soft but far carrying k’sup that gives the bird its Khmer name. The males guard their territories with a display flight, rising into the air like a huge white moth, before flopping back down. This display can be seen from a long way off and males constantly seem to be scanning the horizon for evidence of rivals. By contrast the female is far more discreet, so much so that actually finding one is difficult. Like many bird species, she is cryptically coloured to match the striations of the grass in which she nests. But the females also seem to be naturally scarcer.  We saw only one, squatting in the grass, perhaps hoping to fool us with her camouflage. The female floricans appear to be much scarcer and are certainly harder to spot. Credit: Jeremy Holden/FFI. Seeing a rare creature is always a thrill, but for me it is often accompanied by a sense of sadness, too. I realised while I was looking at the males displaying – driven by their instincts and completely unaware of how precarious their situation is – that if this population does decline to a single male, he would continue to display and scan the horizon for rivals or a cryptically-coloured mate. A futile activity, but he would have no choice. A relative of the florican, the great bustard, has already suffered this fate in England. Once Britain’s biggest native bird, the last British population disappeared in the mid-19th century, a victim of trophy hunting. But in recent years a programme to reintroduce these birds to Sailsbury Plain in Wiltshire appears to be flourishing and the great bustard is back on the UK bird list. Watching the antics of the floricans reminded me of another British bird, the red kite. Twenty years ago I made a similar pilgrimage to Aberystwyth to see the UK’s last population of these beautiful raptors. At that time there were perhaps 20 birds left. Two decades later and this same rarity can now commonly be seen above my home village in Bedfordshire – a result of a reintroduction initiative, changing agricultural practices, and protection. It is unlikely that red kites will haunt the skies of London as they formerly did, but in the countryside they seem


What is the Latin phrase ‘ad lib’ short for?

Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Warning, this page may be too large for some browsers. If so, the sections can be reviewed individually: Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) This appendix lists direct English translations of Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature reached its peak centuries before that of Ancient Rome: Contents a bene placito "from one who has been pleased well" Or "at will", "at one's pleasure". This phrase, and its Italian (beneplacito) and Spanish (beneplácito) derivatives, are synonymous with the more common ad libitum ("at pleasure"). abusus non tollit usum "abuse does not preclude proper use" a caelo usque ad centrum "from the sky to the center" Or "from heaven all the way to the center of the earth". In law, can refer to the obsolete cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos maxim of property ownership. a capite ad calcem From top to bottom; all the way through. Equally a pedibus usque ad caput. a contrario "from the opposite" Equivalent to "on the contrary" or "au contraire". An argumentum a contrario is an "argument from the contrary", an argument or proof by contrast or direct opposite. a Deucalione a fortiori "from the stronger" Loosely, "even more so" or "with even stronger reason". Often used to lead from a less certain proposition to a more evident corollary. a mari usque ad mare "from sea to sea" From Psalm 72:8, "Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos terrae" ( KJV : "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth"). National motto of Canada . a pedibus usque ad caput "from feet to head" Completely. Similar to the English expressions "from tip to toe" or "from top to toe". Equally a capite ad calcem. See also ab ovo usque ad mala. a posse ad esse "from being able to being" "From possibility to actuality" or "from being possible to being actual" a posteriori "from the latter" Based on observation (i.e., empirical knowledge ), the reverse of a priori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known after a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something that can be known from empirical experience. a priori "from the former" Presupposed, the reverse of a posteriori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known or postulated before a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something that can be known without empirical experience. In everyday speech, it denotes something occurring or being known before the event. ab absurdo "from the absurd" Said of an argument that seeks to prove a statement's validity by pointing out the absurdity of an opponent's position (cf. appeal to ridicule ) or that an assertion is false because of its absurdity. Not to be confused with a reductio ad absurdum , which is usually a valid logical argument. ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia "a consequence from an abuse to a use is not valid" Inferences regarding something's use from its misuse are invalid. Rights abused are still rights (cf. abusus non tollit usum). ab aeterno "from the eternal" Literally, "from the everlasting" or "from eternity". Thus, "from time immemorial", "since the beginning of time" or "from an infinitely remote time in the past". In theology, often indicates something, such as the universe, that was created outside of time. ab antiquo ab extra "from beyond" A legal term meaning "from without". From external sources, rather than from the self or the mind (ab intra). ab hinc Often rendered abhinc (which in Latin means simply "since" or "ago"). ab imo pectore "from the bottom of my heart" More literally, "from the deepest chest". Attributed to Julius Caesar . Can mean "with deepest affection" or "sincerely". ab inconvenienti "from an inconvenient thing" New Latin for "based on unsuitability", "from inconvenience" or "from hardship". An argumentum ab inconvenienti


Who starred as Lieutenant Danny Roman in the 1998 film ‘The Negotiator’?

The Negotiator (1998) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 28 titles created 16 May 2014 a list of 29 titles created 03 Jun 2015 a list of 40 titles created 19 Nov 2015 a list of 45 titles created 3 months ago a list of 30 titles created 1 month ago Search for " The Negotiator " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 2 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Videos In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, inciting a revolt by local racist groups. Director: Joel Schumacher The story of what happens one day in New York when a young lawyer and a businessman share a small automobile accident on F.D.R. Drive and their mutual road rage escalates into a feud. Director: Roger Michell Extreme measures are necessary to contain an epidemic of a deadly airborne virus. But how extreme, exactly? Director: Wolfgang Petersen A lawyer becomes a target by a corrupt politician and his NSA goons when he accidentally receives key evidence to a serious politically motivated crime. Director: Tony Scott An attorney defends an officer on trial for ordering his troops to fire on civilians after they stormed a U.S. embassy in a third world country. Director: William Friedkin New York City police detective John Shaft (nephew of the original 1970s detective) goes on a personal mission to make sure the son of a real estate tycoon is brought to justice after a racially-motivated murder. Director: John Singleton A DEA agent investigates the disappearance of a legendary Army ranger drill sergeant and several of his cadets during a training exercise gone severely awry. Director: John McTiernan A juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer. Director: Gary Fleder An imprisoned drug kingpin offers a huge cash reward to anyone that can break him out of police custody and only the LAPD's Special Weapons and Tactics team can prevent it. Director: Clark Johnson PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations. Director: Iain Softley A young boy who witnessed the suicide of a mafia lawyer hires an attorney to protect him when the District Attorney tries to use him to take down a mob family. Director: Joel Schumacher A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger. Director: Alan J. Pakula Edit Storyline In the midst of an elaborate conspiracy, an expert negotiator is driven to the edge when he's framed for the murder of his partner, as well as embezzling money from his department's pension fund. His only chance to prove his innocence is to take hostages himself, acquire the services of another expert negotiator, and find out who's running the conspiracy before it's too late. Written by Ted Walters He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive. See more  » Genres: Rated R for violence and language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 29 July 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $10,218,831        (USA) (31 July 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Kevin Spacey and J.T. Walsh previously appeared in Dad (1989) and Outbreak (1995). Another link in common between both actors is that they both played the role of John Williamson in David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross: Walsh in the original stage play and Spacey in the 1992 film version. See more » Goofs Although the movi


Stonewall is a CDP (Census-designated place) in which US state?

Stonewall, TX - Stonewall, Texas Map & Directions - MapQuest {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics Stonewall is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gillespie County, Texas, United States. The population was 469 at the 2000 census. It was named for Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, by Israel P. Nunez, who established a stage station near the site in 1870. Stonewall is the birthplace and deathplace of former U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, and his LBJ Ranch (much of which is now the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park) is located nearby. On December 15, 1847, a petition was submitted to create Gillespie County. In 1848, the legislature formed Gillespie County from Bexar and Travis counties.


In which 1955 film does actor Robert Mitchum play a psychopathic self-appointed preacher?

The Night of the Hunter (1955) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a truly compelling, haunting, and   frightening classic masterpiece thriller-fantasy, and the only film ever directed   by the great British actor Charles Laughton. The American gothic, Biblical   tale of greed, innocence, seduction, sin and corruption was adapted for the   screen by famed writer-author James Agee (and Laughton, but without screen   credit). Although one of the greatest American films of all time, the imaginatively-chilling,   experimental, sophisticated work was idiosyncratic, film noirish, avante garde,   dream-like expressionistic and strange, and it was both ignored and misunderstood   at the time of its release. Originally, it was a critical and commercial failure. Robert Mitchum gave what some consider his finest performance   in a precedent-setting, unpopular, and truly terrifying role as the sleepy-eyed,   diabolical, dark-souled, self-appointed serial killer/Preacher with psychotic,   murderous tendencies while in pursuit of $10,000 in cash. Lillian Gish played   his opposite - a saintly good woman who provided refuge for the victimized   children. The disturbing, complex story was based on the popular, best-selling   1953 Depression-era novel of the same name by first-time writer Davis Grubb,   who set the location of his novel in the town of Moundsville, WV, where the   West Virginia Penitentiary (also mentioned in the film) was located. Grubb   lived in nearby Clarksburg as a young teenager. [Robert Mitchum's role was inspired by the real-life character     of Harry Powers, known nationally as "the Bluebeard of Quiet Dell" (outside of Clarksburg) and West Virginia's most famous mass murderer,    who was hanged on March 18, 1932, at the West Virginia Penitentiary. Powers    was convicted of killing Asta B. Eicher, a widow, along with her three    children, and another widow, Dorothy Lemke of Massachusetts in the early    1930s. He may also have killed a traveling salesman. The menacing figure    of The Preacher inspired such characters as The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm)    in Phantasm (1979) and (especially) Mr. Dark (Jonathan Pryce) in Something Wicked This Way    Comes (1983) who similarly stalk their young prey.] In addition, the visual-striking black-white photography of   Stanley Cortez (who also shot Welles' black and white The   Magnificent Ambersons (1942) ) and the evocative musical score of Walter   Schumann (mixing hymns, children's songs, and orchestral music) are exceptional.   However, the film was not nominated for a single Academy Award, in a year   when the short romantic drama Marty (1955) unaccountably won the Best Picture Oscar. The film's slogan on a major poster proclaimed: "The wedding   night, the anticipation, the kiss, the knife. BUT ABOVE ALL...THE SUSPENSE!" The image showed actor Mitchum hugging a distressed Shelley Winters, with   the L-O-V-E tattooed hand embracing her back, and the H-A-T-E tattooed hand   grasping a knife. [Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989) referenced the love/hate, left   and right hand theme, when Radio Raheem (Bill Nunn) explained the love/hate   dichotomy. In The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), LOVE and HATE were   tattooed on Eddie's (Meat Loaf) knuckles, and in The Blues Brothers (1980),   the two brothers (John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) have their names tattooed   on their knuckles. In The Simpsons episode "Cape Feare",   the menacing Sideshow Bob (voice of Kelsey Grammer) had similar tattoos on   each set of knuckles as well - but since the characters in the cartoon show   had only three fingers and a thumb, the tattoos were humorously "LUV" and "HAT" - (with a bar over the A).] The stylistic film, shot in only thirty-six days - an adult story with children   as major characters, was extremely unusual and unpopular for its time for   other reasons. It was black and white (when color was en vogue), shown   in


What is the first name of former world number one professional tennis player McEnroe?

Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian, French and United States Open, and Wimbledon in the UK. This period was known as the ‘golden age’ of Australian tennis. In the 1960s, men's tennis open titles were dominated by six Australian men: Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Ken Rosewall, and Fred Stolle. Between 1961 and 1970, Australian men's tennis champions won at least one Open Singles title every year at either Wimbledon or the French or US Opens, as well as the Australian Open titles. In men's tennis, the golden age culminated in 1969 with Rod Laver's second Grand Slam win, as well as four major titles in the same year. Margaret Court, courtesy of Australian Open In 1970, Margaret Court also completed the Grand Slam. Court is one of only three women ever to win four international tennis open titles in one year. Indigenous player Evonne Goolagong Cawley was also a strong force in women's tennis in Australia in the 1970s with wins at Wimbledon, the French and the Australian Opens. The ‘golden age’ for Australian tennis players declined from 1969 when amateur players were joined by professionals. Also by the 1980s, the Australian Open synchronised its dates to begin in January in line with the European, UK and USA players events schedule, which greatly widened the pool of players. Yet even following the decline of Australia's dominance in the Grand Slam tournaments, tennis remained popular in urban areas and the Australian Open grows in popularity as a spectator sport. Early tennis development 1900s–1950s The golden age of Australian tennis was built on the early successes of both men's and women's tennis with Grand Slam tournament winners: Norman Brookes in the 1900s to 1919, Jack Crawford in the early 1930s, and Harry Hopman from 1929–39. This was in tandem with the consistent wins and popularity of women's tennis from the 1920s to the 1950s. Daphne Akhurst reached the Wimbledon final in 1925 and won the Doubles in 1928. From the1930s to the 1950s, Nancy Bolton got to the USA Singles Open and won other titles with her doubles partner, Thelma Long. Bolton was ranked No.4 in 1947 and stayed in that position until 1949. This series of wins in the amateur Grand Slam tournament titles of the 1940s and 1950s was made possible by extensive community and industry support, and investment in the development and administration of amateur tennis players. Harry Hopman, courtesy of Australian Open Harry Hopman was a captain turned coach of 22 Australian Davis Cup teams between 1939 and 1967. As coach Hopman guided Australian male tennis players to 15 Davis Cup victories in 20 years. Ken Rosewall, Frank Sedgeman, John Bromwich, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Lew Hoad and Margaret Smith Court were all either trained by Harry Hopman or managed by Nell Hopman. ( The Hopman Era: Australia on the Rise) Amateurs, tennis community and industry in the 1960s By 1969 the game started to change. Professional players were invited to join the amateurs at the Grand Slam tournaments and prize money was offered for the first time, different tennis court surfaces and different game strategies emerged, and metal racquets were introduced. Professional versus amateur In 1969, the Australian Open Championships became 'open' to amateurs and professionals. This followed in the footsteps of the French Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, UK, and the USA Open. Rod Laver returned to win his second grand slam in 1969. The advantages to amateur Australian champions who had enjoyed the riches of the Davis Cup endorsements soon disappeared with the advent of ‘open’ tennis. The end of the golden age was seen in the average age of the Davis Cup team, which was 35 years. It was another 18 years until Pat Cash, another Australian man, won the men's singles titl


Guinea Pigs - Facts Guinea Pigs 1. A guinea pig is also known as cavy. 2. A male guinea pig is called a boar 3. A female guinea pig is called a sow 4. A baby guinea pig is called a pup 5. There are about 9 different species of guinea pig 6. Guinea pigs come from South Africa 7. Guinea pigs grind their food in a front to back motion as opposed to the rabbit which grinds with a side to side motion 8. People also eat guinea pigs but this is rare in Egland 9. Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C 10. A female deliverys an averge of 3 guinea pigs when giving birth 11. The longest living guinea pig was 15 years old and went in the guiness book of records 12.  Guinea pigs are herbivorous 13. Many famous people have kept guinea pigs as pets - including Princess Diana 14. The guinea pig is currently classified as a Rodent 15. Guinea pigs are herd animals - in the wild they live in large social groups led by a dominant boar - this boar is the only male in the herd who is allowed to breed with the female. It is due to this reason that problems arise when keeping more than 2 males together - especially if there are females nearby - they all want to be the dominant male. 16. Wild Guinea pigs are most active at night 17. Guinea pigs appeared in Europe in the 1500's 18. Guinea pigs and humans don't make their own vitamin C, so they must always eat fresh vegetables. 19. In the wild they live in groups of 5-10. 20. A young Guinea pig can run when it is only three hours old! 21. In America Guinea pigs are called Cavies. 22. They are often used for medical research. That's where we get the term "Guinea Pig" from to describe somebody who volunteers to take part in a test. 23. Some species of wild Cavy can be as long as a metre. Create a free website


Ladies in White is an opposition movement, consisting of wives and female relatives of jailed dissidents, in which country?

Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White) Freedom March - Union City, NJ - 04/25/2010 - Part 1 - YouTube Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White) Freedom March - Union City, NJ - 04/25/2010 - Part 1 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr 25, 2010 [Part 1 of 4] Chilly winds, rain and drizzle did not stop approximately 5,000+ supporters of the "Ladies in White" (Damas de Blanco) movement in Cuba from descending onto Bergenline Avenue today from the tri-State area in a show of solidarity with those brave women in Cuba who have risked it all to silently protest the imprisonment and inhumane treatment of political prisoners in Cuba. The "Ladies in White" (Damas de Blanco) is an opposition movement in Cuba consisting of wives and other female relatives of jailed dissidents. The women protest the unjust imprisonments by attending church each Sunday wearing white dresses and then silently walking through the streets of Cuba dressed in white clothing. The color white is chosen to symbolize peace. The movement received the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from the European Parliament in 2005. Despite harrassment, beatings and detention, these brave women in Cuba continue to march each Sunday in silent protest... until the Castro regime releases every single political prisoner in Cuba. There is now an international effort to nominate the "Ladies in White" (Damas de Blanco) for the Nobel Peace prize, in recognition of their peaceful struggle. This march started on 59th Street and Bergenline Avenue, in West New York, New Jersey and continued south for 20 blocks, ending at the Jose Marti Memorial Park in Union City, where hundreds more were gathered and waiting to hear U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (Democrat from New Jersey) speak about international efforts now underway to pressure the Castro government to release its political prisoners and grant the Cuban people basic human rights. Senator Menendez also participated in the march. Category


Which city is the start and finish of the 1873 novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’?

How to travel around the world in 80 days - Lonely Planet How to travel around the world in 80 days Tips & articles Lonely Planet Writer In Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, Phileas Fogg had a devil of a time trying to travel around the world in 80 days. But in the 21st century, circumnavigating the globe has become a bit of a breeze: all you need is a round-the-world (RTW) ticket. In fact, a dedicated (if masochistic) traveller could squeeze it into a few jet-lagged days. If you have 80 to spare, though, you have enough time for a life-changing trip, and the opportunity to visit places that will stay with you forever. But careful planning is essential if you're going to make the most of your precious time. Airline landing by mike_miley . Creative Commons ShareAlike Licence . Just the ticket Buying an RTW ticket can be far cheaper than purchasing separate tickets linking each of your destinations. Normally, RTW tickets allow you to visit up to 16 different places with a minimum of three stops. Most airlines are now part of global alliances, so it’s sensible to pick a ticket with an airline that has multiple partners so you can travel with any of them. The biggest airline partnership is Star Alliance ( www.staralliance.com ), which has 28 airlines covering almost a thousand destinations in 162 countries. They offer four different versions of RTW ticket, depending on the number of miles you want to travel, starting at 26,000 miles and going up to 39,000. Oneworld ( www.oneworld.com ), with 11 member airlines, is the next best option, again offering a selection of RTW tickets with varying amounts of miles. A number of individual airlines – including Virgin Atlantic ( www.virgin-atlantic.com ), Air New Zealand ( www.airnewzealand.co.uk ), KLM ( www.klm.com ) and Singapore Airlines ( www.singaporeair.com ) – offer RTW tickets too. But their tickets are only valid for their own planes. Decide whether you plan to travel east or west. All RTW tickets require you to head in one direction or the other and keep moving the same way. And, just like Phileas Fogg, you’ll have to start and finish your journey in the same place. Stay focused Trans-Siberian by Boccaccio1 . Creative Commons Attribution Licence . Do you want an active, adventure-focused experience? Or is seeing glorious landscapes your goal? Are you keener on cities and culture than lazing on a beach? Whatever you decide, bear in mind that most RTW tickets involve flying in and out of major hubs like London , LA , Sydney , Bangkok and Rio de Janeiro ; adding more out-of-the-way destinations will increase the cost of the ticket dramatically. Talking to travel agencies that specialise in RTW tickets, such as STA Travel ( www.statravel.com ) or Trailfinders ( www.trailfinders.com ), is a good idea. They will know the best way to tailor your ticket to meet your needs. Remember too that you don’t have to do all your travelling by plane. You can fly to New York  and then drive to LA to catch your next flight, link Beijing and Moscow via the Trans-Siberian Railway , or even overland it from Egypt to South Africa . Choose your moment Sydney Harbour Bridge by Adam J.W.C . Image from Wikimedia Commons. Weather is a crucial factor on any RTW trip. Land in Sydney in December and you can head straight to the beach; arrive in the northern hemisphere a couple of weeks later and it’ll be the depths of winter. While you will never be able to get perfect weather in every destination, plan ahead if you have specific things you want to do. For example, if you’ve got your heart set on diving in the Andaman Sea, or fancy trekking in the Himalaya , don’t arrive in the middle of monsoon season. Suggested routes: three ideas for your big trip Everest by Christopher.Michel . Creative Commons Attribution Licence . For adventure: this route offers everything from deserts and diving to mountains and white-water rafting. Start in London and head east to Delhi and then Nepal for a Himalayan trek. Backtrack overland to India and fly to Bangkok, the gateway for Thailand ’s idyllic diving spots. Move o


Singer/actor Will Young made in his London West End stage debut in which musical?

Cabaret Tickets - Cabaret The Musical With Will Young - ATG Tickets Cabaret Cabaret Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production of Cabaret.... Read more >> Running time: 2h 25m including one interval Cabaret Overview Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production of Cabaret. Following a successful West End run, the UK tour of Cabaret will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on Wednesday 28 August. Ever since winning the inaugural series of Pop Idol in 2002, Will Young has been one of the UK’s most popular and successful music artists and holds the record for the fastest selling debut single in British chart history. Will has also enjoyed a successful acting career which saw him appear alongside Dame Judi Dench in the film Mrs Henderson Presents, and it is the combination of these talents which has led him to star in Cabaret. Siobhan Dillon joins the cast as the iconic Sally Bowles, reprising the role from the UK tour in 2009.  Siobhan was a popular finalist on the BBC’s hit show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? Following Maria, Siobhan won a record deal with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group and also co-wrote and recorded an album for Universal Music. Last year she starred in the highly acclaimed UK tour of Can’t Smile Without You, and recently she made her West End debut in Grease, both to rave reviews. Theatre veteran Lyn Paul will play Fraulein Schneider, with Matt Rawle (Cliff), Linal Haft (Herr Schultz) and Nicholas Tizzard (Ernst) returning after great acclaim in the West End. Varlerie Cutko will play Fraulein Kost with an ensemble including: Alastair Postlewaite, Alessia Lugoboni, Alexzandra Sarmiento, Cydney Uffindell-Phillips, Emily Bull, Luke Fetherston, Oliver Roll and Shahla Tarrant. Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the renowned movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys. Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Money Makes the World Go Round, Two Ladies, Maybe This Time and of course Cabaret. The production turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence. And at its dark heart are the notorious Emcee and sassy Sally Bowles, who perform nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. Rufus Norris is a multi-award winning theatre, opera and film director whose production of London Road at the National Theatre, where he is associate director, won the Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. Other theatre includes Vernon God Little (Young Vic), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Broadway), Festen (West End and Broadway) The Country Girl (Apollo) and Afore Night Came (Young Vic, Evening Standard Award). Featuring Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy, Rory Kinnear, and original music by Damon Albarn, his debut feature film Broken opened the prestigious Critics’ Week at the Cannes film festival in 2012. It was produced by Cuba Pictures, BBC Films, Lypsync and Bill Kenwright. Choreography is by the Olivier award winning Javier De Frutos. In 1990, he formed The Javier De Frutos Dance Company. His work includes The Hypochondriac Bird and Affliction of Loneliness. Recently he joined forces with Sadler’s Wells and The Pet Shop Boys to create a brand new dance work based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Most Incredible Thing. Recommended as suitable for over 13s, subject to parental/teacher guidance, as the subject matter deals with adult themes and the staging includes some brief moments of nudity.


Sligo, Galway and Limerick are all cities in which European country?

Sligo Travel Information from SligoTour.com Travelling to Sligo Airports Ireland has seven regional airport and four international airports.      Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast are the main international hubs.      However the growth of the regional airports and their expansion has      made the west and northwest much more easily accessible for many. Ireland West Airport , Knock, County Mayo Website: www.knockairport.com 38miles/62 km from Sligo Town. Approximately 1hour driving time to      Sligo Town, and 30 minutes to the south of the county. The airport is located south of Sligo just off the N17 to Galway.      It has been one of the biggest success stories of the regional airports.      Scheduled flights are operated year round by a number of operators.      Charters are operated in the winter      and summer to various European destinations by a number of mainly Irish      tour operators. The airport - although small - has good basic facilities, such as      on the spot parking, car rental, airport shop, bars and food. There      is a cashpoint but no exchange facilities are available. Traffic around      the airport is unproblematic and both check-in and luggage collection      times are very fast compared to the larger airports. Many people visiting      the west or northwest prefer using the airport due to its speed and      convenience. A shuttle bus service, BusAer is available between the airport and      Charlestown, where further bus connections are available to Sligo and      various destinations in Ireland. NB A development fee is payable locally on departure from Knock (      € 10, under 12s do not pay). This is a compulsory local tax to raise      money to improve the airport area. Sligo Airport, Strandhill, County Sligo Website: www.sligoairport.com Sligo has its own local airport at Strandhill some 5 miles from Sligo      Town. The airport has daily services to Dublin and four      times a week to Manchester.      Local bus services to and from Sligo are available as are taxis.     Car parking and car rental available. Galway Airport, Galway, County Galway Website: www.galwayairport.com Around 2hrs from Sligo Connections are available to Dublin with AerArann and to the UK and      Belfast through Flybe.      Bus connections are through city express and most will connect with      buses at the city bus depot. Dublin Airport Website: www.dublinairport.com Dublin is the major international airport in Ireland      with flight connections all over the world.      Good bus connections exist between the airport and the city centre      by Airlink. Busáras (central bus station in Dublin) is where      all expressway services start to all destinations throughout the country. Belfast and Derry Airports Website: www.cityofderryairport.com Belfast is another international hub to      the UK, European destinations and transatlantic routes. Derry offers services to Bristol, Dublin, Liverpool, East Midlands,     Glasgow and Stanstead. Derry is approx 84 mile/135km from Sligo. Bus      services exist between both Belfast and Derry. Public Transport Website: www.buseireann.ie Tel: Sligo 071 9160066 The national bus company, Bus Éireann, runs most of the public buses      in the Republic of Ireland. Sligo is well connected to other main towns      and routes throughout Ireland. There are three basic sets of service provided : Expressway - covering      the long distance services  Local services - covering many of the rural small towns.                                                      City services - eg Sligo Town shuttles. Expressway long distance service connects Sligo with Dublin, Longford,      Mullingar, Galway, Letterkenny, Derry, Enniskillen , Westport, Ballina,      Belfast, Cork limerick and Roscrea.      The Eurolines service also connects to UK. Local and rural commuter services covers more local short di


Robinson Crusoe Island lies off the coast of which South American country?

Robinson Crusoe - Map - Book Drum Robinson Crusoe This map plots the settings and references in Robinson Crusoe To start exploring, click a red pin Crusoe's Island Desert Island - Credit: Stefan Lins   Robinson Crusoe's Island Crusoe’s island is never given a formal name, although it is occasionally referred to as ‘The Island of Despair’. In several editions of the novel, a map of the island is provided, marking the locations where the cannibals come ashore to hold their feasts, Crusoe’s ‘country bower’, main fortress and the woods in which his goats are hidden. From Defoe's description, the island appears to be tropical, with a fairly dense covering of trees. Wild goats, parrots and pigeons abound, along with an occasional turtle in the sea, and Crusoe finds citrus fruit, cacao and grapes. The terrain is very hilly, providing good opportunities for building a defensive abode.   Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday, Carl Offterdinger In a painting by Carl Offterdinger (1829-89) the vegetation appears tropical, and this is supported by the assertion in the book that the island lies "near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque".  The Orinoco delta lies just south of Trinidad, close to the Equator.   On the other hand, it is likely that Robinson Crusoe was based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor marooned for four years and four months on a South Pacific island well below the Tropic of Capricorn.     Isla Robinson Crusoe - Credit: Serpentus In 2005, Japanese explorer Daisuke Takahashi claimed to have found the cave Selkirk lived in 300 years ago on the remote Isla Robinson Crusoe, off the coast of Chile. Isla Robinson Crusoe belongs to an archipelago of three islands situated 674km off the west coast of South America. They consist of Robinson Crusoe (formerly Más a Tierra or Aguas Buenas) and the smaller Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara.   Brasil in the 16th Century Brazil was colonised in the 1500s by the Portuguese, and became a major centre of sugar cane production. African slaves were transported across the Atlantic to work the plantations, and their descendents form a large part of the modern Bahia population. Sugar Cane Plantation - Credit: 91RS, Flickr   York - Credit: Jack Spellingbacon   York is a city in North Yorkshire, England, halfway between the capital cities of Edinburgh and London. The city has been an important part of the English transport and trade routes since its founding by the Romans in 71AD. Its most famous landmark is York Minster, the cathedral which stands at the centre of the city. Page 5. " my Father being a Foreigner of Bremen " Bremen in the 1600s Bremen is a port on the river Weser in northern Germany. It is the tenth largest city in Germany, and is famous for the fairy story The Musicians of Bremen , a statue of whom stands at the centre of the city.   by eleanor55 The Surrender of Breda, 1635 - Credit: Diego Velázquez The "Low Country wars" were the Dutch Wars of Independence , also known as the Eighty Years War, which lasted from 1568 to 1648.  The Habsburg Netherlands were under the control of Spain, until seven provinces seceded to form the Dutch Republic.  Two more, Flanders and Brabant, would later become Belgium.  Cromwell's Protestant England supported the rebel provinces against Catholic Spain.  The war was ended, together with the more wide-ranging and destructive Thirty Years War , by the Treaty of Westphalia (1648). Page 8. " The ship was no sooner gotten out of the Humber " by eleanor55 The Humber is a large estuary on the northeast coast of England.  Many trade ships began their voyages here. Page 10. " we came into Yarmouth Roads " by eleanor55 Yarmouth in Norfolk, was, in Defoe’s time, an important naval port. Yarmouth Roads is the stretch of sea between Yarmouth and the offshore sandbanks. It was a popular shelter from storms, as the sandbanks protected ships from the worst of the weather. Page 15. " a voyage to Guinea " by eleanor55 Guinea lies on the north-west coast of Africa.  Formerly French Guinea, it was an important source of slaves in Defoe’s t


Which English-Australian singer had a 1962 hit single entitled ‘I Remember You’?

Frank Ifield and The Beatles by Bob Howe ©1996 (revised 2002) It was at the end of October 1962 when British promoter Arthur Howes received an unsolicited phone call at home from Brian Epstein. Brian was managing a group called The Beatles whose first single Love Me Do was slowly climbing the charts (it would peak at number 17), and would Arthur be interested in booking them for one of his touring package shows? Arthur agreed straight away to book the group on a Helen (Walking Back to Happiness) Shapiro tour the following February, offering them 80 pounds a week to be shared between them. Even with his enormous faith in his boys, Brian must have been surprised and delighted, and in return offered Arthur the option on all The Beatles' future British tours. Arthur made only one condition... Frank had met Brian Epstein while he was working at the Liverpool Empire. He played their record Love Me Do and Frank was quite impressed. It was not too dissimilar from his own style, utilising the mouth harp (which reminded him of Bruce Chanel's Hey Baby, although on seeing a photograph of the band he did think their hair was a bit long! It was Frank's recommendation that Brian should call Arthur Howes. On December 2, 1962 The Beatles were booked to appear on Frank's show at the Embassy Cinema in of Peterborough. Arthur's condition was that the group appear free of charge for ten minutes on each of the two houses, so he could appraise them for himself. They had to miss their show at the Liverpool Cavern Club that night. Frank thought their act was very good in spite of the volume, and their personal charm was infectious. Unfortunately, at this particular time they didn't seem to manage to convey that charisma to the crowd and as the local paper's Lyndon Whittaker reported in his review entitled: "I'll Remember Frank Ifield" "...'The exciting Beatles' rock group quite frankly   failed to excite me. The drummer apparently thought   that his job was to lead, not to provide rhythm. He   made far too much noise and in their final number 'Twist   and Shout' it sounded as if everyone was trying to make more noise than the others. In a more mellow mood,   their 'A Taste of Honey' was much better and 'Love Me Do'   was tolerable..."   Arthur Howes' junior secretary at the time was SUSAN FULLER, who recently recalled the concert: "...I found all this very exciting ... the audience were booing and yelling 'get off, rubbish' etc, but Arthur and I thought they were great and we were knocked out with them." Despite the lack of audience reaction, Arthur could indeed see their potential on a more suitably matched bill and confirmed their spot on a tour with sixteen-year-old Helen Shapiro and later that week added them to the bill of a March tour to be headlined by American stars Tommy Roe and Chris Montez. By then their popularity had risen to the point where they had to assume top-of-the-bill status during the tour by audience demand! Their second single Please Please Me sailed up the charts, at one point sharing the number one position with Frank's own Wayward Wind. Before that however The Beatles had made their last trip to Hamburg, Germany for the Star-Club and their last show was captured on a portable tape recorder. Many years later when that tape was released Frank was amused to hear they had added his biggest hit I Remember You to their repertoire with Paul McCartney imitating his falsetto style and John Lennon raucously playing the mouth harp figures. He also discovered later that on their first date Ringo Starr took Maureen Cox to a Frank Ifield show in England! Helen Shapiro and Frank Ifield twisting the night away at a Paris night-club. In America The Beatles recording success got off to something of a false start. Their first two US single releases on the Vee-Jay label, Please Please Me and From Me To You and the subsequent album Introducing The Beatles met with little response. By contrast Frank's record successes in Britain were repeated in the USA, which was unusual, for up until then, with the except


Holly Hagan, Scott Timlin, Vicky Pattison and Daniel Thomas-Tuck have all appeared in which UK television reality show?

Vicky Pattison - News NEWS 17 November 2013 9:52 AM, PST  | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news » Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has been charged with assault and affray. The 25-year-old was suspended from the MTV staged reality show after she was arrested in July following an incident in a nightclub. According to the Daily Mail, Pattison has now been charged with common assault, affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. She will appear in front of magistrates next month. Student and model Hannah Kelso, 18, was left with an injury to her face that required stitches after she was allegedly hit with a stiletto heel in Newcastle's Florita's Bar. Witnesses have said that a TV crew were filming at the time of the incident, which occurred on July 3 this year. Co-star Holly Hagan was originally arrested alongside Pattison and questioned. No further action will be taken against Hagan, who denied the accusations. A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: " Vicky Pattison has been charged with common assault, » 5 November 2013 12:38 AM, PST  | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news » Laila Morse has reportedly signed up for this year's I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! The EastEnders actress is alleged to have agreed a £60,000 deal to join the ITV reality series, according to The Sun. The 68-year-old - who plays Big Mo Slater in the BBC soap - will fly out to Australia next week if her involvement is confirmed. Morse - the sister of Gary Oldman - revealed that she had declared herself bankrupt back in August. She is the latest star to be linked with a spot on the I'm a Celebrity lineup, following the likes of Westlife 's Kian Egan , snooker star Steve Davis and soap star Nina Wadia . Others on the rumoured cast list include Towie duo Joey Essex and Sam Faiers , Apprentice winner Stella English, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian , Matthew Wright and Geordie Shore 's Vicky Pattison . I'm a Celebrity will return for a 13th series on Sunday, » 4 November 2013 6:53 AM, PST  | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news » I'm a Celebrity will return for a 13th series on Sunday, November 17, ITV has announced. The news about Ant & Dec's jungle reality show was confirmed on ITV Press Centre's Twitter account today (November 4). Watch the trailer for I'm a Celebrity series 13: Westlife 's Kian Egan , snooker star Steve Davis and soap star Nina Wadia are among the rumoured celebrities taking part in the show this year. Others on the rumoured cast list include Towie duo Joey Essex and Sam Faiers , Apprentice winner Stella English, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian , Matthew Wright and Geordie Shore 's Vicky Pattison . Last year's show was won by EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks . 25 October 2013 6:33 AM, PDT  | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news » Ant & Dec have filmed the first promo for the 2013 series of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!, which launches on ITV next month. The full trailer will air on Sunday night during The X Factor and will feature Ant & Dec getting an unglamorous welcome to the Australian Outback. It will be the 13th series of the smash hit reality show. Last year's show was won by EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks . Among the celebrities rumoured to be taking part this year are Coronation Street 's Michael Le Vell , snooker player Steve Davis , Apprentice duo Stella English and Luisa Zissman and Towie stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex . I'm a Celebrity returns in November on ITV. [The 2013 I'm a Celebrity rumours] » 30 September 2013 6:40 AM, PDT  | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news » Geordie Shore stars have launched their own range of condoms. Gary Beadle , Vicky Pattison and Scott Timlin have teamed up with Skins Condoms to create their own Geordie Skins range in order to promote safe sex. The company announced on its Facebook page: "Monday's are always a bit flaccid but don't fret, we've got some exciting news to reveal which should perk you up! "We've teamed up with Gaz , Vicky and Scotty T to launch their own range o


How many balls are used in a game of Association Croquet?

Croquet: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) In the words of Michael Flanders : "We're often asked ... sometimes asked ... somebody asked me once ..." These are questions I have been asked at least once, and in some cases many times, when croquet has come up in conversations with friends, colleagues and chance acquaintances.  My answers refer mainly to Association Croquet, which is the version that I play most often.  It's worth noting that there are several other forms of croquet - see answers to the first two questions below. This web page is written mainly for readers who may have encountered croquet occasionally but are not regular players.  But those who are regular players may find something in it to amuse them, or something to quibble with.  Additional questions are welcome, as are additional answers and corrections to any inoccuracies in my answers - by email to Fergus.McInnes@ed.ac.uk . FAQ How exactly do you play croquet? That depends on which version of croquet you are talking about.  Just as football can refer to Association Football (soccer), American Football, Australian Rules, etc (and historically also to Rugby Football, which of course is subdivided into Rugby Union and Rugby League), so croquet includes Association Croquet (also known as International Rules), American Rules Croquet, Nine-Wicket Croquet, Golf Croquet and several other varieties. OK, so what are the differences between these forms of croquet? They all have in common that they involve hitting balls through hoops (or "wickets" in the USA - the word is different, but the piece of metal is the same) with mallets, on an area of ground (the court) with a well-defined boundary.  [Strictly that last bit is not quite true, because there is such a thing as Extreme Croquet .  But that could take us too far afield...]  The big difference is between Golf Croquet and all the other versions.  In Golf Croquet, your turn is a single shot, and then your opponent gets a turn.  In the other forms of croquet, you can earn extra shots by getting through a hoop or by hitting other balls with your own ball, and so play an extended turn in which you may score several hoops (a break).  There is also a very visible difference between Nine-Wicket Croquet and most other varieties, in that the number of hoops (wickets) and the layout of the court are different.  The differences between Association and American Rules Croquet are more subtle, but important: they involve the order in which the balls are played, the rules on "deadness" (i.e. when you can't use a particular ball to gain extra shots), the penalties for sending balls out of court, and the distance from the boundary at which a ball is replaced when it has gone out.  (For more detail see the point-by-point comparison by Ian Plummer on the Oxford Croquet Site.) Refining that first question, then - how do you play Association Croquet? One player (or one pair in a doubles game) takes the blue and black balls, and the other takes the red and yellow balls.  The object is to get both your balls through all the hoops in the right order and hit them against the peg in the centre of the court.  When you get through a hoop, you earn an extra stroke (a continuation).  When you hit (or roquet) another ball with your ball, you get two extra strokes: a croquet stroke, in which your ball is placed in contact with the roqueted ball and then struck so that both balls move, and then a continuation.  By making a series of roquets, croquet strokes and hoop-running shots, you can remain in play and score several points in a turn.  See my outline of the game for more details. Where, when and how did croquet originate? The origins of the game are not known in detail, but something close to the modern game of croquet appears to have been played first in Ireland in the 19th century.  It came from Ireland to Great Britain about 1850, and became very popular in the late 19th century before being eclipsed by the newly-invented game of lawn tennis.  The rules have been altered and refined many times over the years. Where is croquet played? T


Film producer, director and writer Gerry Anderson was born in which city in April 1929?

Gerry Anderson - IMDb IMDb Writer | Producer | Editorial Department Gerry Anderson was born on April 14, 1929 in West Hampstead, London, England as Gerald Alexander Abrahams. He was a writer and producer, known for Thunderbirds (1960), Space: 1999 (1975) and Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969). He was married to Mary Robins, Sylvia Anderson and Betty Wrightman. He died on December 26, 2012 in ... See full bio » Born: a list of 978 people created 29 Dec 2011 a list of 153 people created 18 Jan 2012 a list of 144 people created 26 Dec 2012 a list of 100 people created 05 Dec 2015 a list of 9 people created 5 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Gerry Anderson's work have you seen? User Polls  |  Edit Filmography  1986 Space Police (TV Movie) (co-writer)  1983 Terrahawks (TV Series) (writer, "Expect the Unexpected Part 1, " "Expect the Unexpected Part 2")  1982 Cosmic Princess (TV Movie) (creator - uncredited)  1978 Destination Moonbase-Alpha (TV Movie) (creator)   Space: 1999 (TV Series) (series creator - 24 episodes, 1975 - 1976) (creator - 23 episodes, 1976 - 1977) (format creator - 1 episode, 1976)  1968 Thunderbird 6 (writer)   Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (TV Series) (format - 32 episodes, 1967 - 1968) (written by - 1 episode, 1967)  2008 Stingray: The Reunion Party (TV Movie documentary) (producer)  2005 Captain Scarlet (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)  1986 Space Police (TV Movie) (producer)  1982 Cosmic Princess (TV Movie) (producer - uncredited)  1978 Destination Moonbase-Alpha (TV Movie) (executive producer)   Space: 1999 (TV Series) (producer - 24 episodes, 1976 - 1977) (executive producer - 24 episodes, 1975 - 1976) - Flight to Atlantica (1968) ... (executive producer) - Traitor (1968) ... (executive producer)  1966 Thunderbirds Are GO (executive producer - uncredited)   Thunderbirds (TV Series) (producer - 26 episodes, 1965 - 1966) (executive producer - 6 episodes, 1966)  1956 Here Comes Kandy (TV Movie) (producer - uncredited) Hide   1953 Raiders in the Sky (assembly cutter - uncredited)  1948 Snowbound (second assistant editor - uncredited)  1947 Jassy (second assistant editor - as Gerald Anderson)  1946 Caravan (second assistant editor - uncredited)  1945 The Wicked Lady (assistant editor - uncredited) Hide  - Final Signal (2003) ... (series consultant) - Invasion (2003) ... (series consultant) - Psycho Power (2003) ... (series consultant) - Trap (2003) ... (series consultant)  1982 Thunderbirds 2086 (TV Series) (concept creator: "Thunderbirds")  1968 Joe 90 (TV Series) (format by)  1965-1966 Thunderbirds (TV Series) (script supervisor - 12 episodes) - Subterranean Sea (1964) ... (script supervisor)  1962-1963 Fireball XL5 (TV Series) (script supervisor - 4 episodes) - The Doomed Planet (1962) ... (script supervisor) Hide   1955 A Prize of Gold (sound editor - uncredited)  1955 Abdullah's Harem (sound editor - as Gerald Anderson)  1950 So Long at the Fair (sound editor - as Gerald Anderson) Hide   1986 Space Police (TV Movie) (music) Hide   2013 Space Precinct Legacy (Documentary) (in memory of) Hide   2009 Stripped for Action (TV Series documentary) Himself  2008 All About 'Thunderbirds' (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2007 Stand by for Action (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  2007 Perfect Night In (TV Series documentary) Himself  2004 The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments (TV Special documentary) Himself  2004 TV's Greatest Cars (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2001 I Love Christmas (TV Special documentary) Himself  2001 Top Ten (TV Series documentary) Himself - Interviewee  2001 SF:UK (TV Series documentary) Himself  1996 The 'Space: 1999' Documentary (TV Special documentary) Himself  1993 American Affair (TV Series) Himself  1992 Parallel 9 (TV Series) Himself  1992 Entertainment UK (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  1977 Clapper Board (TV Series) Himself  2015 The One Show (TV Series) Himself  2008 Making the Unexpected (TV Movie documentary) Himself Speech Intelligence Decoder - S.I.D (uncredited) Related Videos 1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print B


‘Four ‘what’ Falls’ was the third puppet television show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television?

Watch Four Feather Falls (1960) online. Free streaming Streaming resources for this Animation, Family, Western TV Show Four Feather Falls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Four Feather Falls was the third puppet TV show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television. ... published by Collins in 1960 and 1961. The first book featured a short text story based on the pilot episode of the TV series. In Pop Culture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Feather_Falls Four Feather Falls (TV Series 1960) - IMDb Editors' Spotlight IMDb Picks: October. IMDb's editors share the movies and TV shows they are excited to see in October. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163445/ Toonhound - Four Feather Falls (1960) Gerry Anderson, David Elliott, Alan Pattillo Gerry Anderson, Barry Gray, Arthur Provis, Philip Wrestler Four Feather Falls is based on http://www.toonhound.com/falls.htm FOUR FEATHER FALLS | A TELEVISION HEAVEN REVIEW FOUR FEATHER FALLS (1960) Whilst working on Roberta Leigh’s 'Torchy the Battery Boy', Gerry Anderson and Arthur Provis of AP Films, decided that they wanted to branch out and produce a puppet series of their own creation. ... Four Feather Falls’ harmonica player was Tommy Reilly, ... http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/four_feather_falls.htm TV ACRES: Westerns > Four Feather Falls (in Supermarionation) Four Feather Falls: Syndicated: 1960: ... Other folks in the Four Feather Falls community included: Grandpa Twink, who told tales about Sheriff Tex Tucker ("This kinda reminds of something strange that happened a while back ...") ... http://www.tvacres.com/west_four_feather_falls.htm Four Feather Falls (TV Series 1960) - Episodes - IMDb GET INFORMED. Industry information at your fingertips. GET CONNECTED. Over 200,000 Hollywood insiders. GET DISCOVERED. Enhance your IMDb Page. Go to IMDbPro » http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163445/episodes Four Feather Falls - Watch Free Viooz TV Series Download ... Four Feather Falls was the third puppet TV show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television. ... broadcast by Granada from February until November 1960. The setting is the late 19th-century fictional Kansas town of Four Feather Falls, where the hero of the series, ... http://www.vioozmoviesonline.com/tv/1811/four-feather-falls-1960 Four Feather Falls: Episode 1 - How It Began - Part 1 - YouTube ... Four Feather Falls, ... Four Feather Falls, about a town full of magic. In this episode Sheriff Tex Tucker arrives in Four Fea... ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqLyY4zQOjk Four Feather Falls - TV Comic, 1960 - Virgin Media Four Feather Falls: TV Comic - 1960 I have a confession to make. I don't like westerns. Never have, probably never will. I'm not that keen on the earlier Gerry Anderson series either. http://www.technodelic.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Upload01/4FeatherFalls1.htm Four Feather Falls (1960) – Mediatly The series is set in the late 19th Century Western town of Four Feather Falls, Kansas and features the adventures of its sheriff, Tex Tucker. In the... http://www.mediatly.com/cards/view/312886 Four Feather Falls - TV.com Four Feather Falls: Watch full length episodes & video clips. Read the latest Four Feather Falls ... TV.com. Shows; Videos; News; Listings; People; Community; Search. Four Feather Falls. Follow. ITV (ended 1960) USER EDITOR. mrdivot. User Score: 394. Overview; Episode Guide; Watch Online; Cast ... http://www.tv.com/shows/four-feather-falls/ Four Feather Falls - ClassicKidsTv.co.uk Four Feather Falls is a series set in the late 19th Century Western town of the same name, and features the adventures of its Sheriff Tex Tucker who was given four magic feathers by Indian Chief Kalamakooya as a reward for saving the life of Makooya, the chief's son. http://classickidstv.co.uk/wiki/Four_Feather_Falls FOUR FEATHER FALLS DVD 1960 GERRY ANDERSON TV COMPLETE SERIES ... welcome to my online store containing the best of rare lost TV shows from the 50's and 60's . show title _FOUR FEATHER FALLS CREATED BY GERRY ANDERSON_____ http://www.sell.com/2CKGJ5 Four Feather Falls News - TV.com Four Feather Falls. Favorite


What is the name of the Doctor of Space Medicine, voiced by Sylvia Anderson, in the children’s television series ‘Fireball XL5’?

Fireball XL5 | Maveric Universe Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Show full synopsis The space race between Russia and the US that started with the launch of the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, on 4 October 1957, quickly gripped the popular imagination. The tit-for-tat space exploits of the superpowers became staple items for the world's media and, unsurprisingly, soon found became the inspiration for works of fiction. But few could boast a hero so squared-jawed as Steve Zodiac, the central character in Fireball XL5 (ITV, 1962), AP Films' puppet sequel to its highly successful children's fantasy series Supercar. The programme centred on the exploits of the World Space Patrol's finest rocket ship, the eponymous Fireball XL5, and its crew, lead by the heroic Colonel Steve Zodiac. Each week Fireball XL5 would explore exotic alien planets, patrol the space ways and protect the innocent from intergalactic villains such as Mr and Mrs Space Spy, whose traitorous intervention threatens to release a dangerous criminal in the episode 'Convict in Space'. The evil duo plan to liberate space robber Grothan Deblis, who is en route to the prison plant Conva, so he can lead them to some stole plans. Fortunately, the crew of Fireball XL5 are more than a match for the scheming couple. The show's producer, Gerry Anderson, had originally intended to call the series Nova X 100, but the name was changed during pre-production, a move apparently inspired by Castrol XL motor oil. Other minor changes were made to Fireball XL5's basic format but an emphasis on action and adventure remained at its core. According to the show's original proposal: "This is an action packed undisguised Space Science Fiction series." And so it proved to be. The first episode, 'Planet 46', was transmitted by the regional ITV broadcaster ATV on 28 October 1962. For the next 38 weeks young audiences around the world were thrilled by the daring escapades of Steve Zodiac and his crew - Professor Matthew 'Matt' Mattic, Fireball XL5's navigator and scientist, Venus the space doctor, and Robot the robot co-pilot. One of the show's best remembered elements is the song that accompanies the closing credits, written by composer Barry Gray, the post-war arranger for singer and 'forces' sweetheart' Vera Lynn. The song opens with the line "I wish I was a spaceman, the fastest guy alive" and with space fever riding high because of the heroic achievements of real astronauts the lyric had a timely resonance. | image        = 250px | caption       = Fireball XL5 title screenshot | genre        = Adventure Eric Pask | cinematography    = John Read Ian Struthers | camera        = Single | runtime       = 25 mins approx. per episode Film ( 35 mm ) | audio_format     = Mono | first_aired     = Template:Start date | last_aired      = Template:End date | bgcolour       = #FFCC33 }} Fireball XL5 is a science fiction-themed children's television show following the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol. The show was made in 1962 by the husband and wife team of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson through their company APF in association with ATV for ITC Entertainment . The show featured the Andersons' Supermarionation marionettes , a form of puppetry first introduced in Four Feather Falls (1960) and used again in their subsequent shows such as Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet . Thirty-nine black and white half-hour episodes were made on 35mm film : all future Anderson series would be produced in colour. A very similar programme often confused with Fireball XL5 is Space Patrol (known as Planet Patrol in the US) due to a number of similarities and settings. The complete series is available on DVD in the UK, Australia and the US. Contents Edit Set between the years 2062 and 2063, the series features the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol. The crew includes the glamorous Doctor Venus, middle-aged navigator and engineer Prof


How many sons does Jeff Tracy have in the children’s television series ‘Thunderbirds’?

Thunderbirds - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT In 2065, former astronaut and millionaire Jeff Tracy forms an secret organization named International Rescue. Its mission is to intervene when human life is at threat and nobody else is able to help. They're based on a small tropical island in the Pacific. While it appears to all the world as a reclusive millionaire's retreat, complete with luxurious hillside house (appropriately in the International Style of architecture) and swimming pool, hidden beneath the house and inside a cliff face are various facilities for the enormous complex where their equipment is built, maintained and stored. The equipment, including the specialized Thunderbird vehicles, is designed and assembled by Brains, a brilliant engineer fiercely loyal to Jeff. Supporting the team is Lady Penelope, a famous society figure who secretly acts as their London operative, assisted by her butler, Parker. The five Thunderbird craft are piloted by each of Jeff's five sons, all named after members of America's Mercury program: - Thunderbird 1, piloted by Scott, named after Scott Carpenter. This ramjet-powered plane is their fastest aircraft, always first on the scene to assess the situation and coordinate the rescue. - Thunderbird 2, piloted by Virgil (after Virgil "Gus" Grissom." A fan favorite, Thunderbird 2 is the heavy lift air transport, responsible for carrying all manner of large and bulky machinery to rescue sites. - Thunderbird 3 is piloted by Alan (after Alan Shepard) or John (after John Glenn,) depending on who is on station in Thunderbird 5. 3 is the spaceship for International Rescue. - Thunderbird 4, piloted by Gordon (after Gordon Cooper), is a mini-submarine usually carried to sites inside Thunderbird 2. - Thunderbird 5 is manned by John and Alan on rotating monthly shifts. It's an orbital space platform where all communications around the world can be monitored and issues alerts to Jeff whenever trouble arises. International Rescue insists on complete secrecy. Their identities aren't known to anyone outside the organization and photography of their equipment is forbidden. Thunderbirds was produced by Gerry Anderson and was the culmination of his Supermarionation process, which used marionette puppets instead of live actors. Originally intended for children, the show still has a devoted fanbase of adult viewers, both in the United Kingdom where it originated and in the United States, where it was syndicated in the 1960s and 70s. The series spawned three theatrical features. Thunderbirds Are Go! and Thunderbird Six were produced soon after the series left the air, although neither met with box office success. In 2004, a live action feature of the same name was made without Anderson's involvement. It drew scathing comments from professional movie reviewers who compared it unfavorably to the original show.moreless


What is the surname of Joe in the children’s television series ‘Joe 90’?

Joe 90 (TV Series 1968–1969) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The adventures of a preteen secret agent who can have any useful skills downloaded into his brain. Creators: Following the shooting of W.I.N. agent Ed Johnson while investigating the activities of ruthless gun-runner Mario Coletti, Joe infiltrates Coletti's hide-out using Johnson's brain patterns. 8.0 The Rev Shepherd has been passing forged bank notes but when he is confronted by Mac and Sam, he reveals that his verger is being held hostage by the counterfeiters in the church crypt. 8.0 World Intelligence Netowrk (W.I.N.) director Shane Weston explains to Professor Ian McClaine how nine year-old son Joe can utilise the brain patterns of professional experts to become W.I.N.'s most ... 7.0 a list of 31 titles created 18 Sep 2012 a list of 39 titles created 30 May 2013 a list of 35 titles created 14 Dec 2013 a list of 34 titles created 06 Oct 2015 a list of 24 titles created 22 Dec 2015 Search for " Joe 90 " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Joe 90 (1968–1969) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of ... See full summary  » Stars: Ray Barrett, Robert Easton, David Graham A literally unkillable agent leads an international intelligence agency's fight against an extra-terrestrial terror campaign. Stars: Francis Matthews, Ed Bishop, Donald Gray In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the ... See full summary  » Director: David Lane Fireball XL5 was part of the fleet of interplanetary rockets protecting Sector 25 of the Solar System from alien invasion under the supervision of the World Space Patrol. In command of XL5 ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson, David Graham In the year 2020 Earth is under threat from Martian androids who want revenge on the human race. They consist of Zelda, her son Yung-star and her sister called Cy-star. An organisation is ... See full summary  » Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler Camberwick Green (TV Series 1966) Animation | Family Iconic British children's animated series set in the fictional, picturesque village of the title. Each episode opens with a character emerging from a music box and they will be the central character of the forthcoming story. Stars: Brian Cant Children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam ... See full summary  » Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate Popular British children's animation series, repeated almost constantly since 1971. Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive... See full summary  » Stars: Ray Brooks The Wombles (TV Series 1973) Animation | Family The misadventures of a fantasy folk community dedicated to cleaning up litter and put it to their own use. Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Dieter Hallervorden Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, ... See full summary  » Stars: David Graham, Graydon Gould, Sylvia Anderson     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X   A sequel, of sorts, to Camberwi


Produced in the UK between 1961 and 1962, what was the first UK Gerry Anderson series to be shown overseas?

Supercar - Series 1 (1961) - YouTube 39,458 views Last updated on Jul 20, 2015 Supercar was a children's TV show produced by Gerry Anderson and Arthur Provis's AP Films for ATV and ITC Entertainment. 39 episodes were produced between 1961 and 1962,[1] and it was Anderson's first half-hour series. In the UK it was seen on ITV and in the US in syndication (the first Anderson series to be shown overseas). The format uses puppets in a technique called supermarionation, a name that was first seen in the closing titles of the last 13 episodes. The plot of the show consisted of Supercar, a vertical takeoff and landing craft invented by Rudolph Popkiss and Horatio Beaker, and piloted by Mike Mercury. On land it rode on a cushion of air rather than wheels. Jets in the rear allowed it to fly like a jet and retractable wings were incorporated in the back of the car. Retrorockets on the side of the car slowed the vehicle. The car used "Clear-Vu", which included an inside television monitor allowing the occupant to see through fog and smoke. The vehicle was housed in a laboratory and living facility at Black Rock, Nevada, U.S.A. In the show's first episode, "Rescue", the Supercar crew's first mission is to save the passengers of a downed private plane. Two of the rescued, young Jimmy Gibson and his pet monkey, Mitch, are invited to live at the facility and share in the adventures. The series inaugurated what would become an Anderson trademark, the launch sequence. Every one of his series up until Space: 1999 would include these -- in Supercar's case, the charging and firing of port and starboard engines, the activation of an interlock, the opening of (overhead) hangar doors, and finally the vertical take-off.


What was the name of the children’s television show, created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, which followed the adventures of Father Stanley Unwin?

Cult Programmes: Gerry Anderson's Title Sequences (TV ARK ON LINE MUSEUM) Menu | A-K | L-Z | ITC | Anderson | Doctor Who | Sherlock Holmes | Quatermass Gerry Anderson became famous during the 1960s as the creator and producer of a range of futuristic television shows. Many involved the use of models, miniature sets and specially-modified marionettes, a process known as "Supermarionation". His production company A.P. Films - later known as Century 21 - made its first series for Granada in 1957, The Adventures of Twizzle. Another series, Four Feather Falls, followed in 1959. But it was Anderson's partnership with Sir Lew Grade of ATV and ITC that brought his best-remembered productions to ITV over the following decade. Century 21 Ident 1968 The ident which prefaced Gerry Anderson's productions, following the change of production company name from A.P.Films to Century 21 in the mid-1960s.   We present a selection of Anderson's productions below, in alphabetical order, which include series made for Granada and LWT as well as ATV/ITC. Thanks to Mark McMillan for capturing the images and video clips seen on this page. Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons 1967 Mankind comes under threat from the Mysterons in this marionette-based series (32 episodes: 29/09/1967 to 14/05/1968). Captain Scarlet, whose real name is Paul Metcalfe, is one of the few humans able to resist their charms. An agent of Earth defence service Spectrum, he was once killed by the Mysterons before being replaced by a duplicate under their control. But the duplicate fell several hundred feet from a tower, and the shock allowed Metcalfe's true personality to reassert itself. His new body had the power to sense nearby Mysterons, and also to re-create itself with "retro-metabolism" should he ever be injured or killed. No-one ever explained why this happened to him, but it didn't matter because it was a thrilling series for children and adults alike! Fireball XL5 1962 An early example of the 'Supermarionation' marionettes, this series was created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. It ran to 39 episodes (28/10/62 - 27/10/63) and was graced with both an opening and closing theme song; the latter, Fireball, was written by Barry Gray and sung by Don Spencer and became a minor hit in the UK. Voices were provided by Paul Maxwell, David Graham, John Bluthal, also Gerry and Sylvia Anderson themselves. Joe 90 1968 Gerry begat Joe 90 in 1968, a nine year-old who studied the brain patterns of professionals to become a secret agent and steal hardware from behind the Iron Curtain. Len Jones voiced him in 30 episodes (29/09/68 to 20/04/69) with Rupert Davies as his dad, Professor Ian McLaine. The Protectors 1971 The Protectors comprised 52 half-hour episodes of thrill-based action (29/09/72 - 15/03/74). It was Gerry's second TV series to use live actors instead of marionettes - the first being The Secret Service - and it's the only one made outside the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Anderson claims Sir Lew Grade gave him the idea in brief, but left it to him to develop it. Everything centred on three affluent private detectives from an organisation called The Protectors: Harry Rule (Robert Vaughn), Contessa Caroline di Contini (Nyree Dawn Porter) and Paul Buchet (Tony Anholt). The very catchy theme tune, "Avenues And Alleyways", was a minor UK hit for Tony Christie. The Secret Service 1969 Set in the present-day, The Secret Service was the first Anderson series to make use of live action footage, albeit in long shots of the characters. Supermarionated puppets were still used for close-ups. The series followed the adventures of Father Stanley Unwin, a priest who moonlights as a secret agent for an organization called B.I.S.H.O.P. (British Intelligence Service Headquarters, Operation Priest). The voice and occasional physical actions of Father Stanley were performed by a British actor and comedian of the same name. Stanley Unwin was best known for speaking a gobbledegook language of his own invention, "Unwinese", which made him popular on chat shows. The gimmick was used in the se


What is the name of the ‘hoverchair’ bound commander in the children’s television series ‘Stingray’?

Stingray TV Series (download torrent) - TPB Stingray TV Series   Get this torrent ( Get Torrent File ) (Problems with magnets links are fixed by upgrading your torrent client !) Stingray TV Series - total of 39 episodes. Each episode is approx 26-27 mins long. Stingray is a children's marionette television show, created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and produced by AP Films for ATV and ITC Entertainment from 1964â€“65. Its 39 half-hour episodes were originally screened on ITV in the UK and in syndication in the USA. The scriptwriters included Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, Alan Fennell, and Dennis Spooner. Barry Gray composed the music, and Derek Meddings was the special effects director. Stingray was the first Supermarionation show to be filmed in colour, and also the first in which marionettes had interchangeable heads with different facial expressions. It was also the first British television programme to be filmed entirely in colour. Stingray, a highly sophisticated combat submarine built for speed and manoeuvrability, is the flagship of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol (WASP), a 21st Century security organisation based at Marineville in the year 2065. She is capable of speeds of up to 600 knots and advanced pressure compensators allow her to submerge to depths of over 36,000 feet, which permits cruising to the bottom of any part of any ocean in the world. Marineville is located somewhere on the California coast of the United States. In the event of attack, the entire base can descend on hydraulic jacks into underground bunkers. Marineville is 10 miles inland, and Stingray is launched from the base's "Pen 3" through a tunnel leading to the Pacific Ocean. "Action Stations," "Launch Stations," and "Battle Stations" are sounded not by sirens but by a rapid drum-beat, composed and recorded by series composer Barry Gray, played over the Marineville public address system. The pilot of Stingray is the square-jawed Captain Troy Tempest, the Supermarionation puppet who was accidentally modelled on James Garner, accompanied by Dixie navigator Lieutenant George Lee "Phones" Sheridan, nicknamed "Phones" because of his job as Stingray's hydrophone operator. His real name, George Sheridan, is referred to in the show's publicity material, but is never mentioned on-screen. Troy and Phones board Stingray by sitting down in their side-by-side command chairs in the stand-by lounge, which are lowered rapidly into the submarine on long tubular poles called injector tubes. An additional seat and pole is situated just behind theirs, for use by a third crew member, usually Marina, or a passenger. They take their orders from the crusty, "hoverchair"-bound Commander Samuel Shore, whose daughter, Lieutenant Atlanta Shore, is also a WASP operative and is enamoured of Troy. Sub-Lieutenant John Fisher also regularly takes shifts at Marineville Control. The reason Shore is confined to a hoverchair is revealed in the episode The Ghost of the Sea. As a security agent for a deep sea mining platform, he was attacked by a submarine. He managed to ram his attacker in return, and then escape to the surface with scuba gear, but in so doing, he lost the use of his legs. All this took place five years before the time in which Stingray is set. During the course of the series, Stingray encounters a number of underwater races, both hostile and otherwise. The "aquaphibians," a submarine warrior race, appear frequently, often under the command of King Titan, whose puppet was accidentally modelled on Laurence Olivier, and who is the ruler of the underwater city of Titanica.   Video: 720x536 xVid 29.97fps Audio: 48K 224Kbps AC3 2-channel stereo (L/R) Enjoy! Comments welcome.