Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England) back issues from April 2009:
The teens are all talk.
Apr 05, 2009 ... YOUNG people today just communicate in shortened text speak and can barely string a sentence together, right? Well, perhaps. In a bid to prove that there is hope, the BBC launches a search for Britain's best young speaker. Comedienne Jo Brand, performance expert and RADA tutor ...
CHOCS AWAY.
Apr 05, 2009 ... With Easter just around the corner, we're looking forward to tucking into chocolate eggs. But posh Willie Harcourt-Cooze is back to show everyone we can do better than ...
IRISH DRAMA.
Apr 05, 2009 ... LIAM Neeson has been in our thoughts of late since the tragic death of his wife. In this hard-hitting and poignant drama, he plays a former Ulster Volunteer ...
RICHARD NOT JUDY.
Apr 05, 2009 ... IT'S just as well Piers Morgan's series is drawing to a close, otherwise we'd get very sick of him taking over TV. His final guest is Richard Madeley, who talks about his ...
PICK OF THE FLICKS; 7 TO WATCH.
Apr 05, 2009 ... SUNDAY: Robots (ITV1, 6.20pm). There's nothing sci-fi or futuristic about this charmingly old-fashioned adventure. The brilliantly colourful animation has a retro 1950s look, and the robots hide warm human emotions beneath their steel. The makers of Ice Age have conjured up a funny and ...
We can make you a star; 7 heaven treat of the week.
Apr 05, 2009 ... HERE'S an Easter treat for the whole country - the return of Britain's Got Talent! More than 14 million viewers watched last year, Ant and Dec host as usual, chatting to wannabes as they wait, standing in the wings laughing or applauding as they perform, then congratulating them or giving ...
SPORT 7 TO WATCH.
Apr 05, 2009 ... SUNDAY: Formula 1: Malaysian Grand Prix (BBC1, 9am). Live coverage of the second race of the season, as the drivers tackle the notorious sweeping corners and wide straights of the Sepang International Circuit. Can Jenson Button repeat his success from Australia and can reigning champion ...
7 things you never knew about...
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: JOHN CRAVEN 1John was born on August 16 1940 in Leeds and started his career as a junior reporter on the Harrogate Advertiser. 2 He started his Newsround in 1972. In those days, long before 24- hours- a- day news, it was the first TV bulletin of the day. John ...
Great wide poen.
Apr 05, 2009 ... THREE million loyal viewers already watch him on a Sunday morning - but now millions more will be joining the John Craven fan club. Countryfile, the rural affairs series which has been going for 21 years, is moving to a new early evening timeslot. That means that John ...
FACTUAL 7 TO WATCH.
Apr 05, 2009 ... AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TRADES, Channel 4, Thursday, 10pm: With the global financial markets suffering heavy losses, it's probably a good time to quit your job as a City trader. That's what Conor Woodman has done. With pounds 25,000 from the sale of his flat, he's travelling ...
HISTORY MAN.
Apr 05, 2009 ... TO mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne, Dr David Starkey presents a four-part biography on one of Britain's most ...
SMEGHEADS.
Apr 05, 2009 ... AFTER a decade of floating in space, the boys from Red Dwarf are back on TV in a three-parter which reunites Dave Lister (Craig Charles), hologram Rimmer (Chris ...
DIETING ON WEB.
Apr 05, 2009 ... FRESH from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Fearne Cotton investigates pro-anorexia websites, where thousands of girls share extreme dieting tips. She tries ...
hollyoaks; this week.
Apr 05, 2009 ... THE good news is that Hannah and Justin finally kiss this week. The bad news is the relationship is stalled when she is injured in a motorbike crash. She's been taking secret riding lessons to show Ash she's not a little girl. And on the day of the motorcycle race ...
Nice David? Never! coronation street the one to watch.
Apr 05, 2009 ... TINA and Gary are looking pretty close here, much to David's fury. Actually the ginger scally is being a gent for once and catching his neighbour as she's about to fall over, but she's not exactly trying to fend him off. She's always had a bit of a soft spot for Gary ...
EASTENDERS.
Apr 05, 2009 ... ALBERT Square is still reeling from last week's postwedding dramatic events and Peggy and Phil are on the warpath, determined to make someone pay. But will Lauren pay for her crimes? She appears in court, pleading not guilty to the attempted murder of her dad. Max is so ...
EMMERDALE.
Apr 05, 2009 ... THE country is a dangerous place, which Lee discovers this week when he falls into a hunting trap, badly injuring his leg, and is then shot at by Mark! He and Sam set out to find who's been poaching deer at Home Farm, but fall out when Lee accuses Sam before he injures himself. ...
neighbours; this week.
Apr 05, 2009 ... SUSAN and Karl's hopes are raised when the police call to say they've found an injured man, but it's not Zeke, and they're forced to admit he must be dead. They also have problems with Rachel as she ...
home & away; this week.
Apr 05, 2009 ... MILES tries to warn Kirsty that Trey has a crush on her, but she scornfully says she can handle it. But that's before the schoolboy makes a pass at her. Leah struggles with a stroppy VJ, until Joey points out the lad is jealous that his mum is dating. He'll be even more ...
GOOD GUY TONY.
Apr 05, 2009 ... CONGRATULATIONS to Gray O'Brien for picking up his Bad Boy trophy at a recent soap awards, but I worry he's getting too attached to Corrie's Tony Gordon ....
DYER PROSPECT.
Apr 05, 2009 ... DANNY Dyer to join EastEnders? Leave it aaat! I'm no fan of the actor, who plays the same kind of character in everything he's in. Now he says he wants to move to ...
SCOTCH MISS?
Apr 05, 2009 ... RONNIE has been having a hard time of it lately in EastEnders, which is why one viewer felt the need to cheer her up. Samantha Janus reveals: "One lady sent me a tartan scarf, a pen ...
Bonkers or genius? dave gorman the big interview.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: Roz Laws WHEN Dave Gorman embarked on a barmy adventure almost 10 years ago, little did he know it would have such a lasting effect. It started as a drunken bet, when his flatmate challenged him to find other people called Dave Gorman. So began a ...
Comic creations.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: NEIL ELKES IT HAS been an anxious few weeks for comic adventure writer Tony Lee as he waits to see whether his acclaimed creation, supernatural revenge tale Hope Falls, will be hitting the nation's book and comic shops. The vagaries of the publishing ...
Undercover bird.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (DS) THE aim of the game is to become an Elite Special Agent and solve problems and complete missons around the village and around you. The graphics are really really good quality and the gameplay is even better. You can play ...
A rare tie-in triumph.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: Steve Wollaston Monsters vs Aliens ( Xbox 360) W ARNING! WARNING! WARNING! That's what should be on the box of any movie to game tie-in. Let's face it there has been some real tosh over the years. Things have been getting better though. ...
websites we love.
Apr 05, 2009 ... www.royal.gov.uk Whether you are a fan of the monarchy or not there is no disguising the fact that they are a vital part of our country. The official website is packed full of history, facts, behind-the-scenes insights and the latest news. There is also a picture showing the ...
WIN tickets to The Gadget Show.
Apr 05, 2009 ... WIN family tickets to the sell-out Gadget Show! That's this week's fantastic family prize from the Sunday Mercury! Does your family have a thirst for new technology, an obsession with the latest gadgets, or simply can't get through the week without researching the latest must-have kit? The ...
internet charts.
Apr 05, 2009 ... 1 Boom Boom Pow: Black Eyed Peas 2 Poker Face: Lady Ga Ga 3 Right Round: Flo Rida 4 The Climb: Miley Cyrus 5 Kiss Me Thru The Phone: Soulja Boy Tell'Em TOP ...
It's easy for Lionel.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: ANUJI VARMA HE'S one of the greatest Motown artists that has ever lived and Lionel Richie's two-hour extravaganza at the NEC last night proved exactly why. With the energy of a 21 year-old rather than his 59 years, Mr Richie performed hit after hit, without ...
Say hello to a hero.
Apr 05, 2009 ... SUPERSTAR Lionel Richie thought he was going to be stuck with two Sunday Mercury reporters ALL NIGHT LONG when he was asked to pose with the lovely ladies for a backstage snap. The bemused crooner's manager couldn't work out how to use the camera phone - as our reviewer Anuji ...
WIN tickets to see Jacko!
Apr 05, 2009 ... HAVE you entered the Sunday Mercury's exclusive Michael Jackson competition yet? Today's your final chance to see if you can snap up a pair of tickets to see the King of Pop's concert comeback. That's right, we're giving away tickets to see pop icon Michael at London's 02 ...
Sabbath by any other name.
Apr 05, 2009 ... BLACK Sabbath guitar guru Tony Iommi is back - with an album boasting some very familiar friends. Heaven & Hell, as you'll doubtless know, boasts the 1980 Sabbath line-up credited with revitalising the franchise. Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice ...
NEIL YOUNG.
Apr 05, 2009 ... NEIL YOUNG Fork In The Road ( Reprise) AT the venerable age of 63, it would be easy to forgive Neil Young a gentle semi-retirement of endless hits packages and the occasional Las Vegas showcase. That, though, no longer appears to be an acceptable career plan for ageing rockers ....
LEONARD COHEN.
Apr 05, 2009 ... LEONARD COHEN Live In London ( Sony BMG) SIMON Cowell's smash and grab of Hallelujah last year may have upset the purists, but it was a timely reminder of Leonard Cohen's sublime songwiting. This live album, recorded at London's 02 Arena last year, finds the 74 year-old maturing like a ...
BAT FOR LASHES.
Apr 05, 2009 ... BAT FOR LASHES Two Suns ( EMI) RETURNING with the follow up to her 2007 Mercury Prize nominated album Fur And Gold, Bat For Lashes picks up where she left off. Opener is Glass, a song with yearning lyrics and intricate instrumentation, and as such it's a great indicator for the ...
bevan's heaven.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: bev bevan JOHNNY WINTER Remasters (Beat Goes On / SPV Blue Label) MISSISSIPPI blues-rock guitarist and singer Johnny Winter, and his albino brother Edgar, have been leading lights on the American blues and rock scene since the early 1970s - and now their earlier albums ...
YEAH YEAH YEAHS.
Apr 05, 2009 ... YEAH YEAH YEAHS It's Blitz ( Polydor) WITH their UK tour dates selling out quickly, it comes as little surprise that anticipation around this follow up to Show Your Bones is high. It looks like the New York natives are taking inspiration from not only garage rock, but also the electrodisco ...
album of the week.
Apr 05, 2009 ... CLEAR LAKE SWIMMERS Lost Channels ( Nettwerk) CANADIAN countryfolkies Great Lake Swimmers are one of Robert Plant's favourite bands. Little wonder, because their laidback harmonies are grown from the same roots as the Zeppelin icon's musical marriage with Alison Krauss. Based ...
DOVES.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Kingdom Of Rust ( EMI) WITH three equally impressive, idiosyncratic albums to their name already, the right fourth album could assure Doves' rightful place as one of our most consistently exciting bands. Kingdom Of Rust explores a layered, adventurous terrain, with nods to Kraftwerk and ...
DVD OUT NOW.
Apr 05, 2009 ... MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (PG) is a fun sequel that's actually better than the original. Some of the problems of the first film have been dealt with - the plot is more substantial, the animation is better and Sacha Baron Cohen, as King Julien the lemur, has changed his accent. ...
Monster mash; monsters vs aliens (pg).
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: Roz Laws JUST in time for the Easter holidays comes a fantastic film that really is a treat for all the family. This animated adventure does that clever and rare thing of appealing to both children and adults, thanks to a smart script and high quality visuals ...
Drowning in a sea of nostalgia; the boat that rocked (15).
Apr 05, 2009 ... A NEW Richard Curtis film should be something to look forward to. The man who brought us Notting Hill, Love Actually, Blackadder and The Vicar Of Dibley is a comic genius, right? Well, maybe not. He's still fairly funny, but his latest movie is his worst yet. If ...
Pick of the day.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Damages (10.20pm) In the wake of Uncle Pete's suicide attempt, Patty forges ahead with the URN lawsuit, while head plaintiff Arthur Frobisher comes under pressure to drop out. Yes We Can! The Lost Art of Oratory (7.50pm) Alan Yentob looks at the history of public speaking. . ...
Pick of the day.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Britain's Homecare Scandal ... (9.00pm) Paul Kenyon investigates the quality of care for the older generation. Live Golf: The Masters (9.00pm) Gary Lineker introduces coverage from the Augusta National in Georgia. Coverage continues on BBC1.. The Truth About Online ...
pub quiz.
Apr 05, 2009 ... pot luck 1. Who was Britain's first pounds 2m footballer? 2. Who was the last British monarch to have been born in Scotland? 3. By what other name is the Society Of Friends known? 4. What sort of creature was Moby Dick? 5. Morello is a variety of which fruit? 6. Of which country is ...
THINGS TO DO @ easter.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Great Days Out DIY Garden Centres lots more ...
CONTENTS.
Apr 05, 2009 ... GARDENING Germinating new ideas Page 3 BATHROOMS Fresh ideas for a perfect soak Pages 8-9 SHORT BREAKS Get away from it all Pages 18-19 KITCHENS Practical and stylish buys Pages 4-5 SOFT FURNISHINGS Those creature comforts Page ...
Time to get going on your garden.
Apr 05, 2009 ... The emergence of early spring flowers will be a welcome sight to any gardener - the true enthusiast and those who prefer to admire their handiwork from the comfort of an armchair. Time spent now undertaking different tasks around the garden will make all the difference through ...
Looks good in the Kitchen; Simple ideas can really perk up the most important room in your house - the kitchen. Zoe Chamberlain takes a look: KITCHENS.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Byline: Zoe Chamberlain Go green with this Helene Table Runner pounds 22.90, Bjorn Tea Towel pounds 5.20 and Ravioli Tea Towel pounds 5.20 from Linum at Selfridges .. Make your kitchen a place for ambient dinner parties with these John Rocha set of six cream and ...
Shui way to find harmony in your home.
Apr 05, 2009 ... The ancient art of Feng Shui, meaning wind and water, aims to achieve harmony and balance between ourselves and our surroundings. Practitioners can spend years making sure they get the balance just right but for some even the simplest of steps can transform a home. ...
Creature comforts for your bathroom; Little luxuries which make that nice long soak in your bathroom all the more enjoyable.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Install a new shower An invigorating shower is one of the best ways of waking up in the morning. There are a wide range of showers available to suit any space and budget so there is little reason to endure the drip of a tired old shower head. There are three main types of shower ...
Are you sitting comfortably? Furnishing your home with bright new ideas.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Spring clean Grubby carpets and dusty crevices will let down a home whatever the expense spent on fine furnishing and finishing touches. There is no escape that time and elbow grease will make a difference although using the equipment can turn a chore into a simple task. Carpets ...
Fun is the theme... ALTON TOWERS.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Escape to the world of Alton Towers, the Staffordshire year-round destination which combines theme park thrills with unlimited family fun. Act your shoe size, not your age, as you make it your very own must-do experience - a celebration of all things for the family. ...
Never short of in and around t a destination the Midlands.
Apr 05, 2009 ... TAMWORTH CASTLE Tamworth Castle achieved fourth place in UKTV History's list of Britain's Best Historic Sites - the only castle to feature in the top ten as voted for by the UK public. Located in the centre of the Staffordshire town, the medieval motte and bailey castle, said to ...
A trip down memory lane.
Apr 05, 2009 ... COUNTRY MUSEUM a fascinating world when visit Black Country Living the urban heritage park in shadow of Dudley Castle. Historic buildings from all around Black Country have been moved authentically rebuilt at the to create a tribute to the skills and enterprise of people who ...
TWYCROSS ZOO.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Twycross Zoo opened in 1963 on a site in Leicestershire. Initially a modest collection, it has grown into one of the major British zoos, attracting 450,000 visitors a year and is famous for its primates. Situated near the small village of Twycross, it occupies more than 40 acres and is ...
Sweet paradise for chocoholics; CADBURY WORLD.
Apr 05, 2009 ... There's never been a better time to visit Cadbury World in Bournville, where visitors can experience the magic, making and history of Cadbury chocolate. In the new Essence, discover the secret of Cadbury Dairy Milk and create your own unique product, combining liquid chocolate ...
A historic note ...
Apr 05, 2009 ... BLENHEIM PALACE Blenheim Palace, home to the 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2,100 acres of beautiful parkland, landscaped by Capability Brown, the exquisite baroque palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, ...
THE ELGAR BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Elgar Birthplace Museum an insight into the life and of Sir Edward Elgar, one of greatest composers. Elgar, whose works include the Enigma Variations, the cello and theDreamof Gerontius, was born in a country ...
Flying start to springtime fun.
Apr 05, 2009 ... AVON AIR CENTRE Scenic flights over Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds can be enjoyed in Cessna aircraft at Avon Air Centre. Fly over the famous sights of Stratford and take in great views of the Avon and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and much more. Admire the picturesque ...
KENILWORTH CASTLE.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Immortalised and romanticised by Sir Walter Scott in his early 19th century novel, Kenilworth is probably one of the finest ruined castles to be seen in Britain today. Dramatically portrayed amidst the gentle rolling countryside of Warwickshire, the castle is a memorable ...
BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
Apr 05, 2009 ... Your day trip begins when you board our private coach in the early morning for the journey to London. Our destination is Buckingham Palace, where your included entrance will take you beyond the railings to see some of the magnificent State Apartment Rooms, one of the best known ...
So much to sea; NATIONAL SEA LIFE CENTRE.
Apr 05, 2009 ... The National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham, takes visitors on a spectacular undersea voyage, with more than 60 displays of freshwater and marine life, creating a wonderland for visitors of all ages. The attraction has a one-million-litre ocean tank housing giant green sea turtles, ...
A quick GETAWAY; Town full of firsts.
Apr 05, 2009 ... BLACKPOOL STILL Britain's premier seaside resort, Blackpool is a town full of firsts! There are taller, faster roller coasters, bigger clubs, even the biggest mirror ball in the world, plus world-class shows, cosmopolitan restaurants, vibrant nightlife, an active sports scene and ...