Jonathan Creek has its budget sawn in half.

Is there no justice in this world????





Jonathan Creek has its budget sawn in half

Alan Davies, star of the magician’s assistant turned detective show Jonathan Creek has revealed he fears for the quality of the show after the BBC slashed the drama’s budget in half.

The comedian also confessed he had taken a 25 per cent pay cut to appear in a forthcoming 90 minute special. Writing on his Twitter account he commented:

"Just had a 25 per cent pay cut on Jonathan Creek. The BBC are driving down talent costs."

The special, entitled The Judas Tree, is due to air over Easter next year.



From iTricks

Pffffffffffffffft. As if not getting a whole series wasn't enough, BBC have pulled a budget cut (and I've just signed on for a new license fee. It's like they know - which, judging from the debacle that was Children of Earth, they clearly don't).

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE GAY, DERREN? *sniff* I'd luv u mor dan ur fella. evun if u hav a bald spot.

According to the Mirror – It could be a load of old balls, but illusionist Derren Brown reckons he’ll predict the Lottery numbers live on TV just minutes before the draw. In a 10-minute Channel 4 special on Wednesday, broadcast at the same time as BBC1’s National Lottery Live draw, Brown will try to PICK the six numbers correctly.

The mind-bending performer promises to reveal his technique to viewers in an hour-long follow-up programme on Friday. Brown, 38, admits: If this one goes wrong, it could be a career-breaker. Wednesday nights jackpot stands at £2.4million, but C4 bosses have banned Brown from buying a ticket. (But not ME – tee hee – PD)
Last night he told the Mirror: "

I realise there are a lot of questions this brings up and I hope they will be answered on the Friday night follow-up show. For now, Im really excited and really nervous.".

From The Mirror via Derren Brown's Blog


Check the DerrenBrown blog for an update on the subject from the man himself, plus a video of him juggling that is somehow in no way comedic. [Yes, I was confused too]



I love this man too much. Far too much. "Channel 4 may have banned him from buying a ticket, but what about his mam?" is all I have to say!



Do you think he'll do it? To our feeble mortal minds it may seem inconceivable, but for some reason my faith in DB prevails - and I think he can! Penny for your thoughts?