February 27th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Belfast, Friends, Music, Work
So after working on ATL (see below) I headed up to the green room for some R&R and then went off to Skibunny at Auntie Annie’s with a couple of people from the show, and two of the judges - Son of Dork’s (and ex-Busted) James Bourne, and MTV’s Emma Griffiths. Didn’t speak to James, [...]
February 27th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Belfast, Music, Work
I was over in Belfast this weekend, and on Saturday night was working on a show called ATL Rock School. It’s a one-off battle of the bands type show for BBC Northern Ireland, and was great fun to work on. I wasn’t really doing that much - just interviewing the bands when they came off [...]
February 27th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Travel, Web/Tech
Well I was checking in for my flight to Belfast online on Friday when I got asked if wanted to take a survey about flybmi.com. I really couldn’t reisist, as it is far and away the worst airline site I’ve ever had to use.
It is unbearably s-l-o-w, crashes half the time, never lets you choose [...]
February 19th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Music
I managed to get along to see my mate Rob’s band performing last night in London. Called Ingrey, you can check them and their music out on their Myspace page here. Unfortunately I was a bit plastered by the time I arrived - having had some beer and tequila in the BBC bar, [...]
February 19th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Film / TV, Music
You’ve probably heard me talk about River City - the BBC Scotland soap which I watch, and which one of my mates works on.
I got a big surprise the other night though when the Eurovision possible UK contestants were announced - for two of the actresses from River City are in the competition Making Your [...]
February 19th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Food and Drink
What is it with crazy cola flavours? We’ve had Diet Coke with lemon, lime, vanilla, Dr Pepper with cherry and vanilla, and now Pepsi Max Cino - a coffee flavoured cola. Now that’s just weird! But… I had to try it, so bought one today.
It’s actually not too bad - it reminds me a bit [...]
February 16th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Bungalow, Film / TV, Work
I’m having a long week at work this week! Basically I’m filming a mock documentary about the entire history of the Bungalow, and have been out and about with some of the characters from the last five series. It’s been good fun, but a bit knackering - today for example, we had six different characters [...]
February 16th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day - I reckon if you’re single it’s a very depressing day indeed! All the shops full of tacky mushy stuff but just in-yer-face enough to remind you that you’re single.
I very nearly sent a card this year, because I think that part of it’s a nice tradition, but my mates managed to dissuade [...]
February 11th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Film / TV
There’s some great TV about at the moment - I’m slowly getting hooked on Prison Break (Mon 10pm, Five; repeated Tues 11pm). The good looking lawyer certainly helps (although she looks a bit rough in that photo). 24 starts tomorrow night on Sky One, and I’m just hoping it will be as good as [...]
February 11th, 2006 | by Simon | published in Belfast, Weird
When we were on our way to the Potthouse last weekend, G insisted he could see a karaoke screen in the taxi in front of us. That’s a picture of it above. Now ‘cos I was busy taking the photo, and didn’t get a good look, I can’t confirm whether or not this is true. [...]
