Classic Sitcom 'Cowboys' Complete Second Series Is Out On DVD 5th March 2012

THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (12)

The decorating and handyman trade takes on a whole new meaning when you encounter the builders of Joe Jones Limited. The '80s sitcom COWBOYS - THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (12) is available to buy on DVD for the very first time on 5th March 2012.

Should your kitchen need repainting or your bathroom require renovation, you certainly wouldn't want to hire the dubious firm of builders that goes by the name of Joe Jones Limited. Geyser, Wobbly Ron and Eric work for Joe because no-one else will employ them. And Joe has to employ Geyser, Wobbly Ron and Eric because no one else will work for him.

Starring Oscar-winning scriptwriter and actor Colin Welland as the aptly named plumber Geyser, David Kelly (Robin's Nest) as his terminally confused co-worker, and Roy Kinnear as the boss entirely unburdened by a conscience, this wickedly funny early '80s sitcom was written by Surgical Spirit creator Peter Learmouth, and is set to win over the hearts of a whole new generation of fans.

COWBOYS - THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (12) is a Network DVD release

Release Date: 5th March 2012

RRP: £12.99

Discs: 1

Running Time: 175 minutes (approximately)

Screen Ratio: 1.33:1/colour

Cat. No.: 7953642

1O O'Clock Live Returns To Channel 4

10 x 45 minutes launching February 2012

News junkies and comedy fans unite, Channel 4's contemporary current affairs show, 10 O'Clock Live will return for a ten part run in February.

David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne and Jimmy Carr will reunite to shine an uncomfortably bright light on the week's events and give an alternative take on what you think are the facts.

The weekly series will use the presenting team's collective talents as comics, performers and commentators to bring a witty, funny and intelligent take on current issues and events. 10 O'Clock Live will be an ever changing mixture of topical comedy, satire, sketches, and round table discussions designed to get the audience debating and questioning what really is happening in the world around us.

The show will be broadcast live each week, and the team will be joined by a range of studio guests, from politicians to cultural commentators and other experts.

Once again 10 O'Clock Live will poke and prod the news agenda, reacting to events as they happen in real time. Highlights from series one saw 10 O'Clock Live being the first show to announce Alan Johnston's resignation, John Prescott taking on self confessed phone hacker Paul McMullan and Lauren Laverne breaking the news of UN's commitment to a No Fly Zone in Libya.

10 O'Clock Live is set to be provocative, clever and most of all, funny. (EDITOR: Let's hope they are right)

Only A LOSER Would Forget Valentine's Day!

Crabtree Films will be releasing the British comedy 'How to Stop Being a Loser' on DVD on 6th February 2012.

Produced by Black & Blue and Press On Features, 'How to Stop Being a Loser' is a warm comedy about James (Simon Phillips) who is the consummate dork and makes Ronnie Corbett look like a modern day Don Juan. Eventually, pick up artist Ampersand (Craig Conway) comes to James' rescue and teaches him the way of the woman. But as James learns the dark art of seduction from his mentor he begins to wonder if Ampersand is all he appears to be and questions what would truly make him happy in life.

Dominic Burns directs this Brit-comedy which also boasts a fantastic cast, including Gemma Atkinson, Stephanie Leonidas, Martin Compston, Billy Murray, Colin Salmon, Martin Kemp, Sheridan Smith, Adele Silva and Richard E Grant.

Bonus Features include:

- An exclusive commentary with a genuine pick-up artist and Craig Conway

- A west-end premiere featurette

- A selection of trailers

Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbhsY7DXSJk

Comedian Andrea bags £500 in Boom-Tish talent search, sponsored by E-Lites

Up-and-coming comedian Andrea Hubert had the last laugh when she won the Boom-Tish talent search this week and was presented with a £500 cheque from the event sponsor, E-Lites.

The 33-year-old freelance writer, from North London, was the entrant who gained the most giggles from a panel of judges including Miranda actor Tom Ellis, comedian Bob Mills, Coronation Street writer Damon Rochefort and Cath Gagon from TV production company Avalon.

As the overall winner, she proudly picked up the ‘funny money’ prize donated by E-Lites, the UK’s leading electronic cigarette manufacturer. And just as importantly, the event raised some serious money significant for Barts And The London Charity, which provides funding for vital healthcare initiatives.

Andrea said: “I can't believe I won! I'm absolutely delighted. Boom-Tish is a brilliant night to be involved in and raises a lot of money for charity, as well as supporting the local arts communitt. Plus, I won a trophy that says ‘Winner’. It doesn't get much better than that!”

Andrea only started doing stand-up last year, acting on the advice of a friend who suggested that she ‘please just go and talk to someone else about your problems’. Within six months, she had beaten over 1,000 comedians to gain second place in the Laughing Horse New Act Competition, as well as making it to the semi-finals of So You Think You're Funny. In 2011, she again gained 2nd place in the Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year competition, and has since performed all over the UK.

Most recently, she has worked on a pilot programme for the BBC and is now working on her 2012 Edinburgh Festival show.

Boom-Tish is a new brand of comedy and variety night, based at the Music Palace in Crouch End, London, but expanding to a number of new venues in 2012. For more information, go to www.boomtish.co.uk

E-Lites provide smokers with a safer, healthier and more affordable alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, as well as being legally available to use anywhere, whether indoors or outdoors. For more information, go to www.e-lites.co.uk

E-Lites (www.e-lites.co.uk) was established in the UK in 2007 and is already a leader in its field, producing some of the most advanced electronic cigarettes on the market. The company is expanding nationally and internationally as demand grows for its innovative products.

Its latest range of G9 range of E-Lites includes a disposable device that provides the equivalent of 40 cigarettes and is priced at £9.99. Rechargeable options include the hard-cased E200 starter kit, which provides the equivalent of around 200 cigarettes and is priced £39.99. Customers can then order E-Tip refills from the website, which are priced £7.99 for the equivalent of approximately 80 cigarettes.

E-Lites’ revolutionary products are the result of extensive UK research and development. The evolution of E-Lites has been supported by significant investment in design and testing to ensure its electronic smoking devices are made to the highest standards and deliver the most authentic and luxurious smoking sensation possible.

The company’s manufacturing facility uses the latest state of the art micro-electronic technology, ensuring E-Lites set the standard within the electronic smoking industry. E-Lites are globally patented, internationally trademarked, and are backed by an international parts replacement guarantee.

Michael Ryan, one of the founding directors of E-Lites, is also chairman of the Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association (ECITA), a representative body which provides advice, guidelines and support to members, as well as working to ensure the correct regulatory framework is applied to such products. For more information, visit www.ecita.org.uk

Michael McIntyre Is UK’s Most Searched For Comedian

The comedian Michael McIntyre is the UK’s most searched for comedian- with British comedy fans Googling his name almost six times every minute!

Research by ticket marketplace GET ME IN! reveals that as well as the usual searches relating to his tours, DVDs and comedy tickets, fans are digging for more unusual information online, including: ‘Michael McIntyre debt’, ‘Michael McIntyre zodiac sign’ and ‘Michael McIntyre phone number’.

Russell Brand comes a close second in the Google stakes, generating approximately 201,000 monthly searches, compared to Michael’s 246,000. Unsurprisingly, Russell’s search queries mostly relate to his marriage to pop star Katy Perry, but with people searching for ‘Russell Brand lookalike’ and ‘Russell Brand wig’ there are clearly plenty who want to imitate his style too!

Other funny men and women who are getting Britain clicking include Lee Evans and Russell Howard, who both generate about 165,000 monthly searches, and Peter Kay with 135,000 searches each month. The full top 10 is as follows:

1. Michael McIntyre
2. Russell Brand
3. Lee Evans
4. Russell Howard
5. Peter Kay
6. Alan Carr
7. John Bishop
8. Tim Minchin
9. Jimmy Carr
10. Jason Manford

Some more quirky searches suggest an interest in comedians’ privates and private lives, with people Googling ‘Jack Whitehall bulge’ as well as looking for the names of wives and girlfriends on a regular basis.

FACTFILE:
GET ME IN! is part of Ticketmaster, the world’s largest ticketing company. It provides a safe and guaranteed way for people to buy and sell concert tickets and sports tickets to their favourite gigs.

Fans can buy or sell tickets for Michael McIntyre’s 2012 UK stand up tour on www.getmein.com now.

Horse Aquarium - Stripped-down comedy improv at the Leicester Square Theatre

Horse Aquarium is an off-beat comedy improv show starring three of London’s most experienced spontaneous comedians. Tomy Salinsky wrote the book on improvisation – it’s called The Improv Handbook and you can buy it on Amazon. 

Briony Redman is the star of the sketch circuit favourite Bronya and Siony. And Paul Foxcroft is already using rudimentary tools.

In this freewheeling show, they turn three audience suggestions into sixty minutes of comedy. No gimmicks, no games. Just improv.

There are just three shows in this run, all at the Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX
9 Sep 2011 at 9:30pm
14 Oct 2011 at 7:00pm
3 Dec 2011 at 8:30pm

For more information visit www.horseaquarium.co.uk.