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Oliver! opening hits right note

Published 16 January 9 9:30 AM | charlotte

The I'll Do Anything televised hunt for Oliver and Nancy has no doubt helped push tickets. The show is already one of the fastest selling in West end history and is "heavily booked" until July. This could be a bit of a blow for anyone who has not yet got a ticket, as Rowan Atkinson has only signed up to play Fagin for six months. But it is his portrayal of the famous pick-pocket that will be talked about long after this production's final curtain call. A lot has already been said...

Filed under: jodie prenger, scoundrel, opening night, fagin, west end, success, fastest selling show, nancy, pick pocket, rowan atkinson, curtain call, comic timing, I'll do anything television show, oliver

FRIDAY NIGHT IS BOND NIGHT - Monday 13 October (on-air Friday 7 November)

Published 20 October 8 10:2 AM | charlotte

Radio 2 is shaken but not stirred as it celebrates the centenary of the birth of 007 himself - Ian Fleming, in a concert featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests. The concert features stars from the world of pop, rock and musical theatre taking to the stage to celebrate the master of the spy novel, the movies and the music, in readiness for the 22 nd Bond outing - Quantum Of Solace. Host Ken Bruce introduces music from many of the best-loved Bond films including Licence To Kill, Goldfinger...

Filed under: radio 2, pop, 22nd bond outing, tom baxter, friday night is bond night, quantum of solace, diamonds are forever, david mcalmont, licence to kill, Friday 7th November 2008, centenary of the birth off 007, spy novel, rock, monday 13th October 2008, ken bruce, musical theatre, bbc concert orchestra, thunderball, for your eyes only, ian fleming, mica paris, jodie prenger, goldfinger