'What is Sigourney Weaver doing on Doc Martin?' It's a good question, and one Twitter didn't seem to be able to answer last night as the Alien star appeared in the Cornwall-set comedy drama.
The man to thank for the almost unbelievable cameo is - wait for it - Jonathan Ross. No, really. Here's star Martin Clunes himself explaining all in a recent appearance on Wossy's chat show:
"I came on here to plug [ITV drama mini-series] Arthur and George and Sigourney Weaver was here, who I'd never met.
"She said, 'Oh I've watched every episode of Doc Martin...'
"It turns out, she is best friends with [Clunes' Doc Martin co-star] Selina Cadell - they were students together - who plays Mrs Tishell, our chemist and so that's why she'd been watching."
Playing an American tourist visiting Martin's Cornish town, Weaver jumped at the chance of a small role.
Twitter users, however, just jumped of their skins.
The man to thank for the almost unbelievable cameo is - wait for it - Jonathan Ross. No, really. Here's star Martin Clunes himself explaining all in a recent appearance on Wossy's chat show:
"I came on here to plug [ITV drama mini-series] Arthur and George and Sigourney Weaver was here, who I'd never met.
"She said, 'Oh I've watched every episode of Doc Martin...'
"It turns out, she is best friends with [Clunes' Doc Martin co-star] Selina Cadell - they were students together - who plays Mrs Tishell, our chemist and so that's why she'd been watching."
Playing an American tourist visiting Martin's Cornish town, Weaver jumped at the chance of a small role.
Twitter users, however, just jumped of their skins.
- 10/27/2015
- Digital Spy
The stars were out in London at The O2 Arena tonight (January 21) as Dermot O'Leary hosted the 20th National Television Awards.
From "Georgie Shore" to David Tennant's surprise award, social media has been abuzz throughout the ceremony.
We round up the best social media reactions to the 20th National Television Awards below:
1. All the biggest TV stars were present and looking dapper!
Another photo of #DavidTennant and Olivia Colman in press room #NTAs pic.twitter.com/IlVGN7Ujt3
— David Tennant (@David_Tennant) January 21, 2015
Wait...I am seeing this right. Samuel Anderson is dressed in a coat and deerstalker at the NTAs right? pic.twitter.com/j8qYVgcST5
— Benefluff Cumberpuff (@SheRacheLockedy) January 21, 2015
At the Nta's in our lovely box, with my gorgeous peeps @samdowler @VickyGShore @SamanthaFaiers #NTAs pic.twitter.com/yW1k183nMQ
— Casey Batchelor (@CaseyBatchelor) January 21, 2015
Looking gorgeous, our Loose Women heading off to tonight #NTAs. Wishing our @RuthieeL & @itvthismorning good luck!
From "Georgie Shore" to David Tennant's surprise award, social media has been abuzz throughout the ceremony.
We round up the best social media reactions to the 20th National Television Awards below:
1. All the biggest TV stars were present and looking dapper!
Another photo of #DavidTennant and Olivia Colman in press room #NTAs pic.twitter.com/IlVGN7Ujt3
— David Tennant (@David_Tennant) January 21, 2015
Wait...I am seeing this right. Samuel Anderson is dressed in a coat and deerstalker at the NTAs right? pic.twitter.com/j8qYVgcST5
— Benefluff Cumberpuff (@SheRacheLockedy) January 21, 2015
At the Nta's in our lovely box, with my gorgeous peeps @samdowler @VickyGShore @SamanthaFaiers #NTAs pic.twitter.com/yW1k183nMQ
— Casey Batchelor (@CaseyBatchelor) January 21, 2015
Looking gorgeous, our Loose Women heading off to tonight #NTAs. Wishing our @RuthieeL & @itvthismorning good luck!
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Tonight's (December 6) X Factor semi-final had last-minute song changes, mistaken identities and lashings of fake snow.
As the four remaining contestants took to the stage, they each had to sing a Christmas song as well as a track of their choosing.
Digital Spy rounds up the best Twitter reactions to The X Factor's semi-final below:
1. Fleur East sang Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas' and then Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars's 'Uptown Funk'
Sorry, but Simon really does pronounce her name like it's a fabric conditioner: "Flureaze". #xfactor
— Scott (@Scott_Ruminates) December 6, 2014
Danced the whole way through that ! #XFactor #XFactorSemiFinal @TheXFactor
— Taemar (@tae_lancaster) December 6, 2014
Even Mariah Carey can't even sing #AllIWantForChristmas like Mariah Carey any more #XFactor
— Ed Roche (@Edroche) December 6, 2014
Is Cheryl even on this planet nowadays? When else is she gonna sing it, Easter? #Xfactor
— Yinka (@VexintheCity) December 6, 2014
Literally...
As the four remaining contestants took to the stage, they each had to sing a Christmas song as well as a track of their choosing.
Digital Spy rounds up the best Twitter reactions to The X Factor's semi-final below:
1. Fleur East sang Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas' and then Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars's 'Uptown Funk'
Sorry, but Simon really does pronounce her name like it's a fabric conditioner: "Flureaze". #xfactor
— Scott (@Scott_Ruminates) December 6, 2014
Danced the whole way through that ! #XFactor #XFactorSemiFinal @TheXFactor
— Taemar (@tae_lancaster) December 6, 2014
Even Mariah Carey can't even sing #AllIWantForChristmas like Mariah Carey any more #XFactor
— Ed Roche (@Edroche) December 6, 2014
Is Cheryl even on this planet nowadays? When else is she gonna sing it, Easter? #Xfactor
— Yinka (@VexintheCity) December 6, 2014
Literally...
- 12/6/2014
- Digital Spy
After last week's Friday and Saturday night double-header, the BBC have decided this week to squeeze all 15 celebrities into a single bumper marathon show. Over two hours and 20 minutes to be precise.
There's more dancing tonight than when the Grease megamix comes on at a wedding disco.
Strictly Come Dancing: The full song and dance list for week two
Strictly week one: As it happened
Frankie and Kevin are currently sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard, while Scott Mills is rooted to the bottom after a stinking time in week one. But that could all change tonight and we'll be bringing your our verdict on all the dazzling celebs as they perform.
Join us from 6.20pm when we'll be bringing you live updates on all the action.
20:33Thanks for joining us tonight. We'll be back next Saturday for more sparkles, dancing and silliness. See you in seven days time.
There's more dancing tonight than when the Grease megamix comes on at a wedding disco.
Strictly Come Dancing: The full song and dance list for week two
Strictly week one: As it happened
Frankie and Kevin are currently sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard, while Scott Mills is rooted to the bottom after a stinking time in week one. But that could all change tonight and we'll be bringing your our verdict on all the dazzling celebs as they perform.
Join us from 6.20pm when we'll be bringing you live updates on all the action.
20:33Thanks for joining us tonight. We'll be back next Saturday for more sparkles, dancing and silliness. See you in seven days time.
- 10/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Turn off that Abba CD, dig out your cheapest bottle of booze and prepare yourselves for some bearded drag queens, saucy Polish ladies and the most barking mad stage designs that Europe has to offer.
Eurovision, the nuttiest night of television every year, is back and this year promises to be an absolute corker.
Eurovision is no fun on your own, so we'll be here all evening live-blogging the best, the worst and the weirdest acts that those crazy Europeans have to offer.
23:30So, it's Austria 2015. Bring. It. On. We're off to tuck into a Curly Wurly cake. We hope you enjoyed the evening. See you next year.
23:29"We Are Unstoppable!" A lovely end to another crazy show from Eurovision as Conchita dedicates her award to everyone who wants peact. It all gets a bit political, but in a nice way. It's truly heartwarming stuff.
23:28But it's not about Molly tonight.
Eurovision, the nuttiest night of television every year, is back and this year promises to be an absolute corker.
Eurovision is no fun on your own, so we'll be here all evening live-blogging the best, the worst and the weirdest acts that those crazy Europeans have to offer.
23:30So, it's Austria 2015. Bring. It. On. We're off to tuck into a Curly Wurly cake. We hope you enjoyed the evening. See you next year.
23:29"We Are Unstoppable!" A lovely end to another crazy show from Eurovision as Conchita dedicates her award to everyone who wants peact. It all gets a bit political, but in a nice way. It's truly heartwarming stuff.
23:28But it's not about Molly tonight.
- 5/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Sherlock has been named the top TV show of 2012 by Radio Times. Critics voted the BBC three-part drama the number one production of the year, having aired in early January. Sherlock was also the top TV show of 2012 as chosen by Digital Spy's Tube Talk team. Homeland and Olympic-themed comedy Twenty Twelve finished in second and third place respectively in the Radio Times poll. The Thick of It and student comedy Fresh Meat completed the top five, as chosen by the writing teams at Radio Times. "Sherlock delivered the TV event of the year with three perfect episodes," said editor Tim Glanfield."Nothing got people talking more than that cliffhanger (more)...
- 12/28/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
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