It's been a long time since I've taken on the BFI's fantastic Flipside series, which sadly seems to have come to an end. This time around we've got yet another Swinging Sixties sex comedy from jolly ol' England, though, if I'm to be honest, it's far from my favorite of the series. Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush is probably as famous today for its theme song by quintessential psychedelic band Traffic as it is for its goofy adventures of a thunderstruck virgin in the age of sexual exploration. Unfortunately, the film never manages to deliver the kind of Benny Hill-esque mania it is reaching for and ultimately falls a bit flat. Jamie McGregor (Barry Evans) is a seventeen year-old grocery delivery man in...
- 10/8/2012
- Screen Anarchy
Shaun Williamson has revealed that he came "perilously close" to entering the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this year. Williamson, who famously played Barry Evans in EastEnders for a decade, said that the only reason his stint in the reality show was aborted was because of the tension levels between the housemates. The actor, who is launching a Daz Cleaner Close TV ad with Olympian Daley Thompson, said that he was prepared to make a "total tit" of himself on the Channel 5 reality show. "I was perilously close to having to go into the Big Brother house on a task, but in the end it got so violent, well aggressive, they said I couldn't go in," he told Digital Spy. "Towards the end of the celebrity one, one of the twins was going to sue someone for (more)...
- 7/13/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Director who captured swinging London's zeitgeist and remade classics for television
For a few years in the 1960s, Clive Donner, who has died aged 84 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was among the leading film directors of swinging London. Unfortunately, when London stopped swinging, so did Donner. The four films that made his name were a low-budget adaptation of Harold Pinter's play The Caretaker (1963); Nothing But the Best (1964), a wicked satire on the British class structure; the farcical What's New Pussycat? (1965); and the coming-of-age comedy Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968).
Already in his 30s when he started directing, Donner gained a reputation for being tuned in to "youth". His debut movie, The Secret Place (1957), a heist drama shot on location in the East End, had David McCallum as a Brandoesque leather-jacketed "crazy mixed-up kid".
The Heart of a Child (1958) concerned a boy and his St Bernard dog, Rudi,...
For a few years in the 1960s, Clive Donner, who has died aged 84 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was among the leading film directors of swinging London. Unfortunately, when London stopped swinging, so did Donner. The four films that made his name were a low-budget adaptation of Harold Pinter's play The Caretaker (1963); Nothing But the Best (1964), a wicked satire on the British class structure; the farcical What's New Pussycat? (1965); and the coming-of-age comedy Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968).
Already in his 30s when he started directing, Donner gained a reputation for being tuned in to "youth". His debut movie, The Secret Place (1957), a heist drama shot on location in the East End, had David McCallum as a Brandoesque leather-jacketed "crazy mixed-up kid".
The Heart of a Child (1958) concerned a boy and his St Bernard dog, Rudi,...
- 9/7/2010
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
'EastEnders' actor Neil McDermott thinks his alter-ego could be the ''right man'' for Janine Butcher. The 29-year-old hunk - who portrays soap bad boy Ryan Malloy in the BBC One soap - wouldn't be surprised if his character was the only male able to help the feisty former prostitute, played by Charlie Brooks, settle down. He said: ''The viewers are warning me off Janine. She left her first husband, Barry Evans, to die - and life hasn't turned out too well for her other men, either. I think people fear for Ryan's safety. Someone has to turn Janine's head though, so maybe Ryan ..
- 3/24/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders villain Archie Mitchell is to be killed off at Christmas, sparking another Walford murder mystery. The Albert Square schemer, played by veteran actor Larry Lamb, will meet a grisly end in the Queen Vic after plotting to take over the pub with Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) for months. Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) is expected to emerge as the prime suspect in the case. Fans have already seen the hardman threatening Archie due to his treatment of Mitchell matriarch Peggy (Barbara Windsor). Archie's co-conspirator Janine is also being tipped as a likely perpetrator. She bumped off her husband Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson) in a memorable 2004 plotline. Meanwhile, Mitchell sisters Roxy (Rita Simons) and Ronnie (Samantha Womack) have disowned their father (more)...
- 10/15/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former EastEnders actor Shaun Williamson has revealed that he doesn't miss working on the BBC soap. The 43-year-old played Barry Evans for nine years until his character was killed off onscreen in 2004. He then went on to appear as himself in hit BBC comedy Extras alongside Ricky Gervais. Speaking to the Daily Record, he said: "I don't miss EastEnders at all - I haven't since the day I left. When Barry played an evil s**t it was great, but I wouldn't go back to playing a loser again, otherwise I might as well have stayed." "I got gobbled up by EastEnders (more)...
- 4/9/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Shaun Williamson has claimed that viewers will be surprised by his performance in The Bill. The actor revealed that his two-episode stint as gang leader Dave Monks was a refreshing change from his old role as EastEnders character Barry Evans. "If I've been typecast as Barry in the past, I have no regrets," Shaun told the Daily Star. "When people see me as Monks they'll (more)...
- 8/7/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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