- SWITCHED ON THIS WEEK
- THE BEST BITS ON TV by Caren Clark
of TV and Satellite Week Magazine
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For the week Saturday 21 February to Friday 27 February
1. Ross Noble
Unrealtime, BBC2, Saturday 11.15pm, The wild-haired Geordie comedian brings his surreal stand-up act to the small screen in his special performance from London's Garrick Theatre.
2. The Ultimate Pop Star, Channel 4, Sunday 9pm, Herry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse reunite as Smashie and Nicey to present a run-down of the top-selling artists of the last 50 years. Featuring interviews with chart-toppers including
Rod Stewart and Sir Cliff Richard.
3. There's Something About Miriam, Sky One Sunday 9pm and 11pm,
NEW SERIES, The controversial dating reality show finally hits our screens as we see how long it takes for six potential suitors to discover what the 'something' is about South American model Miriam.
4. Live From the Red Carpet Screen Actors Guild Awards E! Sunday 9pm, 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Living TV Monday 9pm, Award season is definitely upon us with Johnny Depp and Kiefer Sutherland among the nominees at the LA ceremony which recognises achievement in film and TV.
5. The Deputy, BBC1, Monday 9pm, Warren Clarke stars in this one-off drama as a fictional Deputy Prime Minister who is torn between his duties to his Birmingham constituency and the back-biting intrigue at Westminster. Jack Dee and Dervla Kirwan co-star.
6. Hustle, BBC1, Tuesday 9pm, NEW SERIES, Adrian Lester and Marc Warren head the cast of this new drama from the makers of Spooks, about a team of London-based con-artists who target the rich and greedy. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s Robert Vaughan co-stars.
7. Tabloid Tales, BBC1, Wednesday 10.35pm, NEW SERIES, Piers Morgan returns with more revelations from the faces behind the headlines. First up is EastEnders' Shane Richie, whose highs and lows have been painstakingly followed by the tabloids.
8. The Carrot or the Stick? Channel 4, Thursday 9pm, NEW
SERIES, What's the best means of motivation - strict discipline or gentle encouragement? Two teams of men are given very different training before going head to head in a series of Army exercises to test the two methods.
9. ER, E4, Thursday 9.30pm, It's Thanksgiving but Romano, Cook County's rudest doctor, won't be getting his turkey dinner when a serious accident engulfs the hospital.
10. Nile, BBC2, Friday 9pm, NEW SERIES, This three-part documentary series tells the story of one of the natural wonders of the world, beginning with a look at what life was like for the Ancient Egyptians who lived on the river's banks.
VARIATIONS
Ross Noble Unrealtime, BBC2, Scotland Saturday 11.50pm,
Tabloid Tales, BBC1, Northern Ireland Wednesday 11.05pm, NEW
SERIES, The Impressionable Jon Culshaw, ITV1 Wednesday 10pm,
NEW SERIES, The Dead Ringers star presents his own comedy show featuring some of his most popular impressions including Tony Blair and George Bush, as well as some surprising new voices.
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Sandstormers
V Bolton
BACK to the league on Saturday 14 February, for Southport after last weeks National Cup game. After the
performance against the high flying Cumbrians had Southport carried
on where they left of this game should have been won. Although the
team are improving with each game there is just that something
missing, but when it eventually comes together and it will, Southport
will start to compete and move up the leagues. Saturdays game
started well with Southport completing two sets of six with a good
kick and chase but the first mistake and Bolton scored the first
try. It was always going to be a close game and both teams
struggling to make the break, both defenses working hard to contain,
some strong running by both sets of forwards. Some good attacks from
Southport failed to turn work rate into points. Captain Danny
Sinclair was pushing the forwards all the way with Frank Dunn and
Chris Brown taking some big yards and Neil Newton causing problems
for the Bolton defense. Bolton were always looking to take advantage
of any Southport mistake and again Southport came up with one and
another try for Bolton. At 8-0 the game could have got out of hand
for Southport but after good attacking play and a great finish by
Brad Hart brought Southport back into the game with a try, Kevin
Hall converting. Now the game was anybody’s but as time went on
neither side managed to gain the upper hand. Half time and at 6-8
down Southport had it all to play for.
The game restarted and defense from both sides
was up to the mark, any breaks well covered. Southport were now
starting to just take control with Brad Hart, Mike Hornby and Chris
Dresher causing all sorts of problems out wide but could not break
some good Bolton defense. A very fortunate bounce as rugby balls
tend to do brought a try for Bolton. More end to end rugby more
basic rugby more hard rugby and another mistake, a penalty gave
Bolton the yards up field resulting in a try. 20- 6 up and only ten
minutes left, Bolton looked to be well on the way to taking the two
league points. But Southport worked hard putting some good rugby
together Vinny Roberts going close Mick Hornby having a perfectly
good try disallowed as the referee was unsighted. Some strong
running from substitutes John Horrocks and Dave Beadle brought
Southport good field position, Neil Newton finishing a fine attack
with a try again converted by Hall. Only five minutes left and the
visitors defense was up to the task and they held on for the win.
Man of the Match:- Brad Hart.
Final Score:- Southport 12 with Bolton
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There is no league game for next week but a
non-league match will be arranged.
Anyone interested in Rugby League can contact
Doug Parkin 01772 813015 or Brian Clifford 01704 833053.
OFF ROAD VEHICLE USERS...
GLASS (Green Lane Association) is determined to prevent recreational vehicle drivers from causing damage to the countryside, by encouraging them to adhere to a specially written Code of Conduct.
The Code covers a number of points that relate to caring for and preserving the countryside and GLASS is in the process of updating the guidelines and reminding all its members of its importance.
The Code states that only rights of way with proven vehicular rights should be driven. If there is any doubt over an unsurfaced road, it should be avoided. Drivers should keep to defined tracks, only making detours to pass immovable obstructions. Drivers should report blockages to the highway authority and local GLASS area representatives, many of whom will work to remove obstructions.
Drivers are also asked to travel at a ‘quiet and unobtrusive pace’, which is recommended as no faster than 12 mph when on an unsurfaced road. At this speed, the risk of damage is much reduced. Some drivers enjoy green laning in groups, but there should be no more than four vehicles together. This helps reduce noise and disturbance, which may offend other countryside users. They should always allow walkers and horse riders to pass, even if it means a vehicle has to pull over.
One of the most important points of the Code of Conduct asks drivers not to use unsurfaced roads when they risk being affected beyond a point of natural recovery, once the weather improves. This means that if driving a route in the winter will damage it so that it will remain damaged for the rest of the year, it should be avoided. If need be, drivers should walk parts of a route about which they are unsure, to check its suitability. Damage related to the wheel pressure applied by a vehicle as well as that which may be caused to trees, hedgerows and boundaries should be considered. Some byways carry vehicular rights of way, but are physically too narrow for many 4x4s to use.
The full Code of Conduct endorsed by GLASS can be found on the organisation’s
website.
4x4 drivers, bike riders, horse riders and walkers alike are being actively encouraged to read the Code, inform others of it and follow it. Members of the public who witness illegal or damaging use of the countryside should report them, with details of location, time and vehicle registrations to the police.
GLASS aims to preserve ancient vehicular rights of way by raising the profile of responsible Green Lane users in the public eye and to promote responsible driving.
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