03/03/2016 Too Much TV

If you are wondering what to watch, we are the show for you. First, the

best moments from last night. Isn't that wonderful? You can be the

best driver but that doesn't account for the complacent driver coming in

the opposite direction. She does love you. They call the Queen the

most dangerous woman in Europe. It is going to stand out on the street.

And Asian in the lead role of Doctor Who. I want to be the first Asian

doctor. He preached from inside a cage of lions. No one said being an

apprentice was going to be fun. Today me and Sara are here to guide

you through the best of tonight's TV but sorry, Aled, we won't

be getting married. Instead we're discovering how

they create some of TV's greatest bridal gowns with our fashion

expert Kate Halfpenny. We find out which legendary

show our very own Rufus Hound would like to bring

back - here's a clue. You'd need your head

screwing on if you disagree. And actress Chelsee Healey trades

stilettos for hiking boots as she talks about surviving

the South African bush on ITV's, Bear Grylls:

Mission Survive. But first, let's tell

you about a couple of shows One, a one-hour special with Mary

Beard visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii using cutting-edge

technology to reveal what life was like 2000 years ago. This

fascinating. I am back among the ancient ruins because I have an

unmissable chance to experience Pompeii as I have never done before,

the very fabric of the town, its buildings and people. It is

undergoing a major new forensic study, and at the centre, the famous

casts, the human victims of the volcanic eruption of A.D709. That

looks fantastic. This is history with a difference, using CT scanning

and DNA technology to get new insights about the eruption that

buried Pompeii from those preserved human casts. It is a one-off, so

make sure you catch it. Now for a show I'm sure

you've heard about, but might not have seen -

Channel 4's Tattoo Fixers. In this show people

with embarrassing tattoos ranging from rude to ridiculous pay a visit

to the Tattoo Fixers to get them transformed into something

more desirable. Here's the Tattoo Fixers, Sketch,

Alice, Jay and receptionist Paisley. It worked so well. I showed

bouncers, bar people, they loved it. Do you use it to pull? Yes, it

works. A joke is a joke, and it is funny but not when it is on your

body and you see it everyday. It has to go. I need to see it.

Dan! He reminds me of a young Chris Evans. So his tattooed was two stick

men and one says, I have got your back.

Let's take a look and see if the fixers managed

Do you like it? I really like the outline. I love the shading. It is

so much better. You will not miss the old one? Not at all. Before, it

was a tiny tattooed and now it is massive. He's not going to miss that

one either. What happens when he hates that one? They just keep

going. This has proved really popular with younger viewers and

James Martin. I can see why it is so addictive. You can catch that on

Channel 4 tonight. You know I recently

had a tattoo, Sara. That is special. Even when I am not

with you, I am. Where do you have the one of Emma Bunton? Hurts as I

cross my legs. We'll be bringing you more ones

to watch later in the show. night is the first episode of Bear

Grylls: Mission survive. Let's have a look. This was originally

developed by the American military in the Vietnam War as a way of

getting troops in and out of difficult to rain. For these guys on

the end, it is literally plucking them out of their comfort zone and

dropping them into hell. I love it. What is it with ITV throwing

celebrities out of helicopters? She is here to tell us about the show,

Chelsea Healey. Really great to see you in one piece. What is it all

about? Bear Grylls basically throws eight people into the wilderness to

see if we can survive. It is South Africa. His real name is Edward. Did

you call him Edward? No. He said, if you don't treat it with care, you

will die. Is it that bad? It really is. When I said yes to doing it, I

don't think I realised what I was saying yes to. There were moments

when I thought, what am I doing. It sounds like my worst nightmare. Are

you quite a daredevil? Did it appeal? I love a challenge and I was

asked to do it and I said yes without realising what I was letting

myself in for. You were hoping you would go back to a 4-star hotel and

have a slap up meal. I thought they would give us a cup of tea and the

bed to sleep in that nobody would know about. But it was hard-core.

Where did you sleep? In a tent with everybody. You mentioned everybody.

Some interesting characters. Michelle Collins, Stuart Pearce.

Neil Morrissey as well. Was the most competitive? Neil Morrissey is very

competitive. I got on with everyone. They are very friendly. You might

bump into them again! You have to say that. There were dangers. You

were in extreme weather with scorpions, which you imagine that

the rain. But what about the baboons? That one looks cute. It

looks like it is Don Singh. Did you see them and were you warned about

them? Everything we were in there with was a danger to us. We did not

know what we would be up against. The first night we were going to

sleep we heard this crazy baboons sound and we were scared thinking,

what is that? And then I came to find that they were playing that

sound. We were getting scared for no reason. Was there a Trail of bananas

up to the tent? It was not even a baboon, it was a recording. Did you

take anything positive from the experience? That I am not an

outdoors person and I am not up for a challenge, not that strong, not

that fit. It was an amazing experience, and if I could do it

again I definitely would. You say you are not strong and brave but you

did it before with the Zambezi challenge, when you went canoeing

down the Zambezi, fighting off hippos. You know what, I found that

a lot easier. Because I was sitting down. I had to walk. I do not even

walk to the shop, let alone in South Africa. We hear he cooked up an

unusual supper for you. Let's have a look. There is more protein in this

than chicken. You can live for months and months on the ease and

water. One each. And a little bird tells me you

washed it down with an organic drink. Yes, like Fanta Orange. We

can guess what it is. When I read about worms, I thought they would be

juicy, but they looked crispy. They actually tasted nicer than the

drink. Enjoy your dinner tonight, everyone. You have done a couple of

reality shows. You were amazing on Strictly, but your day job, you are

an actor. Are there any TV shows that you think, that is my dream

role? I would love to go to LA at some point. Even just a soap, I

would love to be in. You would be great. So you would like to go to LA

and hit Hollywood? Yes, a pilot season. I would love to do a soap

like Coronation Street or EastEnders. There are rumours that

say you are going back to casualty. There is a possibility, which is

very exciting. It is a bit of a dream. That show is on to night at

9pm on ITV. Thank you, Chelsea Healey.

There are many unsolved mysteries in the world of TV.

For instance, why does the clock on Countdown have two halves?

Here's Nick Hewer to tell us the answer.

The Countdown clock has two halves because when the game was invented

they were not quite sure how long the contestants would take and so it

gave them the ability to run longer. In France, contestants are given 40

seconds. In Britain, it is 30 seconds. That is the reason. Now you

know. If you have any burning

questions, then get in touch, and you never know,

we might answer them on the show. Now a new series that started

last night that I think you'll enjoy over the coming

weeks is Raised by Wolves Written by journalist Caitlin Moran

and her sister Caroline, the series

is set on a Wolverhampton council estate and is

a modern-day reimagining Here's the show's star, Jermaine,

doing what she does best, Public internet, with those public

internet losers. I am part of the cyber generation. Don't make me use

a dirty keyboard covered with sad old man finger grease. Are you

questioning austerity policies? Fine, I will go to the library, but

this moment is not going in my best bits. This will not make the final

montage. I am really looking forward to those teenage years with my kids.

Last night there was a new love interest for Jermaine

That was a flirt. How can he be flirting with me? We are on opposing

sides. I am going to do my sexy librarian look.

There's another five episodes of this to come.

into adolescence, the series gets pretty saucy with language

But at it's core it's a really heart-warming show with

Last night, they went to the modern-day Ikea which is a skip.

Also lots of love for Raised By Wolves online,

And it seems we caused a bit of a stir last on Twitter

last night when we showed the people of Basildon crowning Ant

and Dec the best double act in Funmbi Omotayo's Best

People also commented on our mission of the two Ronnies.

Next week Funmbi's in Cardiff finding out

Now we've all got a show we'd like to bring back.

Me, personally, Aled Friends from 1986.

This week it's our very own Rufus with his all time favourite.

My name is Rufus Hound and I would like to bring back Worzel Gummidge.

Worzel Gummidge was a children's television programme that ran from

1979 until 1981. I don't remember the original broadcasts but we had

it on VHS which, for any young people watching is like Netflix but

grainier. The eponymous scarecrow was played by Jon Pertwee. You are a

real scarecrow. Of course. Aunt Sally played by Una Stubbs.

Principally, it is about two small children, John and Susan, who meet a

scarecrow who can come to life. He is a naughty scarecrow. They end up

having to tidy up after him. The thing I liked about it was that it

was very unlike other things that were on for kids at that time. Don't

I get invited for a sit down, it cup of tea and a slice of cake? In the

early 80s, everybody had three impressions. Nice slice of cake with

Aunt Sally. Oh, Betty! And you know what I mean, Harry? That was the

80s. On the surface, it looked like the sort of show that was perfect

for a child, and yet when you watch it, you are getting a different vibe

altogether. There is a core of darkness running

through this thing that will haunt your dreams both awake and asleep. I

would have been six, seven, eight years old, watching it with my

younger brother, who must have been more terrified than I was. Really,

truly odd bit of television. Into the kitchen, and put it on. It's a

cult masterpiece. In the late 70s through to the mid-80s, there were

these shows being made for kids that weren't sugary sweet. Watching

Hannah Montana, and it's kids talking to kids. You, Mrs, I'm

talking to you. Come here! That's not the world Worzel Gummidge exists

in. They should bring back Worzel Gummidge, because at its core, it's

about a funny old scarecrow who doesn't understand the world around

him, in which the children are actually much smarter than him. You

just remember that, Worzel Gummidge. I will, I'll put my remembering head

on first thing in the morning. In modern-day sensibilities you would

take out a lot of creepiness, but there are opportunities for

incredible performances. I think Worzel Gummidge tells kids that the

world might not be this warm and fuzzy friendly world that you

possibly think it is. I don't think that necessarily does you harm as a

kid. Whoa something tells me Rufus Hound

just want the job of being Worzel Gummidge.

You'll be seeing a lot more of him next week.

He'll be hosting Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Now, the wardrobe department plays a huge part

in how our favourite TV shows are created.

It's time to put TV fashion under the spotlight in.

Please welcome TMO TV's fashion expert, Kate Halfpenny. You are here

to talk about television weddings and some of the amazing dresses

we've seen down the years, like these.

Get me to the church! STUDIO: Isn't that lovely? Kate is a bridal

designer with a degree in fashion, so you know what you're talking

about. Let's look at one of the world's most famous fictional

brides, Miss Havisham, as played by actress Tuppence Middleton in the

recent BBC drama, Dickensian. Is the carriage here? Yes Miss. I feel

sick. You will be fine. Mother, a glass of water. I don't want to be

late. Don't be sick on the dress, love! That dress is here in the

studio, beautiful. How do you begin to make such a beautiful dress? The

amazing costume designer, Andrea Galer spends weeks with the story

writers and script writers and directors working out where the

dress will go, how much fantasy is in it, and you need to know the

character of Miss Havisham's wealth. That's one of the directions it's

gone in. How long is it take to go from the idea to the finished

product? Only ten weeks to do the entire series and all of the

costumes. Phenomenal. They spent five weeks on this dress alone. All

the antique lace on there. It's all new and made in Sri Lanka by these

amazing Artisans retreating this incredible lace. It's so fine and

delicate. It's all attached, this net, imagine it's like at your

windows, but it's made of silk, and it creates a ghostly feel. What

about the size of the bottom? LAUGHTER

All the hoops and layers. Nobody can imagine what goes into creating this

kind of dress. It's literally a couture catwalk peace. Tuppence

Middleton would have had so many fittings to get into there. She

would have spent hours. It looks hot and restrictive as well. It was worn

by Tuppence Middleton, but hammy fittings would she have had?

Numerous. The stage of having the corset alone would have been ten

fittings, and that then all the different layers. You can see the

different starting points, where the dress was playing at the start, then

built up. How much is it worth? They say on quantifiable, but I think in

the region of ?10,000 to recreate it. It's like a couture wedding

dress. Coming forward in time to EastEnders. A very different bride,

Sharon Watts, Rickman, Stretton, Mitchell. She's been around Walford

Square. With Dennis, John, not going too well. And Sharon and Phil. The

one from 1991, with that shiny, satin fabric, it looks like a health

and safety nightmare. Stay away from the fire! They have done a good job,

true to each era. When a character is in a soap like this and she has

huge fans, so if you don't get it right for the different eras and

different periods of time, you will have people complaining. Is it true

that it sold out? It did, ?499 from a high street store and it flew off

the shelves. We are going to talk about Scott and Charlene in

Neighbours. An astonishing 19.6 million people in the UK watched

this in 1988. Hank achieves at the ready. -- handkerchiefs at the

ready. Absolutely gorgeous. You could say

that because he's a mechanic and she's a young girl, that dress

looked like it costs thousands! She couldn't have had the budget for

that. Reg Watson, whose show it was, insisted she had that Cinderella

moment, was a princess. It was pink organza with all this lace and it

would be a fortune. Neighbours isn't known for its gritty reality, so it

was they big princess moment. Inspired by a real princess. That's

a dress. Kylie is our pop and sets. Thank you for joining us. -- pop

princess. We've already mentioned some programmes tonight, tattoo

fixes and Pompeii. Time are options. -- time for more options. What are

we watching tonight? If you're after something grittier,

I suggest heading over to BBC 2 at 9:00pm for a brand new series -

Murder. This drama series analyses

a different murder each week, from the perspective

of everyone involved, leaving it up to the viewer

to decide who's guilty You say there was no one else there

with the two view on river bank. You can tell where my mind is going on

this, nobody else there, only he could have done it. He shut up then.

Looked like a man put on the spot to recall his wedding anniversary, no

words came. What about the stop at the cash machine, not mentioned.

Your wife said you were asked to stop at the cash machine this

morning. I didn't want him paying for everything like he always does.

We checked and you didn't take any money out of that cash machine!

Love this - a great new take on the crime drama genre,

the actors break the fourth wall and speak directly to the camera.

This is well worth checking out and has Danish directer

Birger Larsen at the helm, who was responsible for The Killing.

If you are a fan of home improvement shows you might like Ugly House To

Lovely House. Architecture is about making spaces that improve people's

lives, and it should be playful as well. I think the work I produce is

distinctive. I'm good at bold design. I like to play with colour

and lighting. Architecture gives me the opportunity to change the way

people live their lives in a way they haven't even dreamt of. He has

?60,000 to transform a three-bedroom semidetached house in Berkshire.

Will the owners like it? That's at 9pm on Channel 4. Always Joe Mattock

on Emmerdale on ITV from 7pm. -- always dramatic. Megan doesn't want

the father to be there at the birth of her child. They storm into the

woods to patch things up. Yeah, me too. Well, I've got no idea where we

are, so you will have to come with me, otherwise we end up on the bus.

My waters have gone! I'm having the baby! They better get to the

hospital quick, otherwise Megan's baby might end up being Raised By

Wolves. She would be barking mad to give birth there. That's all we've

got time for, but before we go, what TV theme tune will we play out with

tonight? We're back tomorrow with guests

from two of TV's hottest dramas - Alistair Petrie from

The Night Manager and Alison Enjoy your evening and tell us

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