What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …
Explore Australian animal life as we journey Down Under to THE MAGICAL LAND OF OZ – Wednesday night at 10 on UNC-TV.
Hugh Laurie (Jeeves and Wooster) is set to star in a new BBC thriller about a UK politician that may draw parallels to real life. Roadkill will be written by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter David Hare (Page Eight).
The Bull City’s restaurant scene is amped by celebrated chefs and visionary entrepreneurs. Meet the people behind the menus on FOOD TOWN – Thursday at 8:30pm on the North Carolina Channel.
How cool is this? Ian McKellen (Vicious) made a surprise appearance in a stage production of Les Miserables in Newcastle – then joined the cast for a sing-along at a nearby pub.
Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity. Tune in for BIG FAMILY: THE STORY OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC – Friday night at 9 on UNC-TV.
Lily James (Downton Abbey) will join novelist Margaret Atwood for a special event at the National Theatre to mark the publication of Atwood’s new novel The Testaments.
Celebrate the beauty and heritage of the Tar Heel State through the work artist William Mangum. Experience UNC-TV’s original high-definition television production, CAROLINA PRESERVES – Sunday at 8pm on the North Carolina Channel.
And head back to 1977 to see Tom Baker (Doctor Who) team up with Santa Claus in Sunderland.
Now, let’s celebrate some bee-days!
August 26
Annette Badland (Bergerac) has her 69th
Patrick Kennedy (Mrs. Wilson) celebrates 42
August 27
Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey) is 41
Siobhan Redmond (Bulman) hits 60
Reece Shearsmith (The Widower) marks 50 years
Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders) has her 55th
Polly Adams (First Churchills) celebrates 80
August 28
Harold Snoad (Keeping Up Appearances) is 84
Lorcan Cranitch (Ballykissangel) turns 60
August 29
Lenny Henry (Chef!) marks 61 years
Charlotte Ritchie (Call The Midwife) is 41
August 30
Raffey Cassidy (Mr. Selfridge) turns 17
August 31
Lucy Speed (EastEnders) has her 43rd
Holly Earl (Touching Evil) celebrates 27
Jonathan Cake (Tenant of Wildfell Hall) turns 52
Charles Kay (Fortunes of War) marks 89 years
Itzhak Perlman (Live From Lincoln Center) is 74
Mark L. Walhberg (Antiques Roadshow) turns 57
Todd Carty (EastEnders) has his 56th
September 1
Lara Pulver (Sherlock) turns 39
Aisling Loftus (Mr. Selfridge) celebrates 29
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