What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …
The United Kingdom comprises over 6,100 islands and rock formations. Scattered across the British coast, these areas are home to rich cultures, ancient history, unique wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Join Stewart McPherson for an exploration of BRITAIN’S SECRET ISLANDS – Tuesday night at 8:30 on the Explorer Channel.
Sir Ian McKellen (Vicious) talks returning to Shakespeare’s Prince of Denmark at the age of 84.
Explore the life and legacy of one of the most significant African American leaders of the Reconstruction Era. Don’t miss GEORGE H. WHITE: SEARCHING FOR FREEDOM – Thursday at 10pm on PBS NC.
David Tennant (Doctor Who) will be playing host next month when the BAFTAs hit the Royal Festival Hall.
Meet the cultural lightning rod who influenced some of music’s most distinguished icons. Experience a legend from the golden era of rock as AMERICAN MASTERS profiles LITTLE RICHARD: THE KING AND QUEEN OF ROCK AND ROLL – Friday night at 9 on PBS NC.
And Bill Isler, former head of the Fred Rogers Company, says Mr. Rogers’ work is still thriving, 20 years after his passing.
Now, we’re throwing an awesome birthday party for these birthday guys and gals…
29 January
Tim Healy (A Perfect Spy) has his 72nd
Catrin Stewart (Doctor Who) turns 36
29 January
Darren Boyd (Spy) celebrates 53
Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) hits 50
Vanessa Redgrave (Call the Midwife) marks 87
Jeremy Gittins (Keeping Up Appearances) is 68
Norbert Leo Butz (Mercy Street) turns 57
Tony Maudsley (Ruby In The Smoke) celebrates 56
Melanie Walters (The Collection) marks 62
Philip Whitchurch (My Hero) has his 73rd
29 January
Bobby Moynihan (Nature Cat) celebrates 47
Minnie Driver (The Politician’s Wife) is 54
Dexter Fletcher (The Virgin Queen) turns 58
Amelia Bullmore (Scott & Bailey) hits 60
1 February
John Bowe (Cranford) has his 74th
Marta Dusseldorp (A Place To Call Home) is 51
Bryan Dick (Wolf Hall) celebrates 46
2 February
David Jason (Only Fools and Horses) is 84
Ellie Bamber (Les Miserables) turns 27
Catherine Flemming (Victoria) has her 57th
Stephan McGann (Call the Midwife) is 61
Gemma Arterton (Funny Woman) marks 38
3 February
Isla Fisher (Oliver Twist) celebrates 48
Ellen Thomas (The Jury) has her 60th
4 February
Linda Bassett (Call the Midwife) turns 74
Rosalind Eleazar (Howards End) is 42
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