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Disappointing start for series 2 of #BigSchool

30/8/2014

 
Series 2 of Big School got off to a somewhat disappointing start in terms of ratings last night, gaining just 2.85 million viewers overnight (14.2% audience share). This is less than any of the series 1 episode overnights; the opening episode of last series attracted 4.24 million, rising to 5.28 million after 7days.

The new series also received mixed reviews in the press and on social media. T
he Daily Mirror said:
As it returns for a second series, Big School really seems to have found its comedy feet. Big School is well enough written to survive Walliams' camp, asexual gurning and the dream cast add extra polish to an already shiny script.
The Daily Telegraph also enjoyed it, remarking that Big School has grown up
...the desperate misogyny had subsided into a gentle brand of juvenile wit. At times, [Philip] Glenister threatened to steal the show as Gunn, who had now been drafted in to teach Geography (or, as he beautifully puts it, jog-raffy, stress on the raff).
However, the Scottish Herald and The Independent were less than impressed with the episode, with the latter commenting that
Big School Series 2 doesn’t make the grade. The problem is that it's trying too hard to be funny. it isn’t quite sure what it wants to be. Is it a surreal comedy... a dramatic comedy... or it is the cringe-y schoolboy humour of Little Britain...?
The Twitter-verse was littered with comments about the show too; the majority quoting one-liners from the show or praising specific performances. We've retweeted a lot of those mentioning Phil, so check out our Twitter feed to see those.

When the consolidated ratings come in, the 2.85 million will rise but it's hard to see how this episode will come close to competing with last series. Hopefully, there will be an increase as the series goes on. Finger's crossed.

It is fair to say that out of all TV genres, comedy is probably the one that divides audiences the most. We don't all have the same sense of humour or laugh at the same things... if we did, the world would be a very strange place.

Perhaps mainstream BBC One isn't the best place for Big School at the moment, or perhaps it's suffering from being aired straight after another comedy that's aimed at a completely different target audience. What we can be sure of though, is that it's great to have Phil back on our screens, even if not everyone agrees!
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Philip Glenister's uSwitch advertising campaign is now UK-wide

23/8/2014

 
You may remember that earlier this year, uSwtich ran an advertising campaign starring Philip Glenister in the North West. Well, great news - the campaign has now been rolled out across the UK so you could be seeing the adverts very soon.

The campaign is made up of 2 adverts - a 30 second one where Philip explains to you the virtues of comparing your energy prices (while making his breakfast) and a 10 second follow up where he asks you if you've done it yet.

uSwtich have kindly released both these adverts on the internet as well as a look behind the scenes featuring out-takes from filming. We have uploaded all three onto our site and they can be found on our dedicated uSwitch page.

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Philip Glenister to read Book at Bedtime on @BBCRadio4

18/8/2014

 
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Philip has recorded a 'Book at Bedtime' for BBC Radio 4 and it is due to air next week.

Spanning 25 years, Joseph O' Connor's new novel The Thrill of It All  rewinds and fast-forwards through an evocative soundtrack of struggle and laughter. It deals with the formation of a band in the early 80's in Luton, their struggle for recognition, playing low dives, living in transit vans culminating in overnight worldwide success. Then the inevitable, "artistic differences!" This is an incredibly warm-hearted and uplifting story for anyone who has ever loved a song.

For those unfamiliar with 'Book at Bedtime' it is a long-running radio show that began in January 1949. It airs every weeknight, offering a variety of fiction, including modern classics and
new works, abridged and serialised into 15 minute slots and read by well-known actors.

In the case of The Thrill of It All, there will be 10 episodes so the story will be told over two weeks and Philip is one of two actors taking part. He will play the part of Robbie and Ramon Tikaram (This Life, Eastenders) will play the part of Fran.

The Thrill of It All
begins on Monday 25th August at 22.45 on BBC Radio 4. (We will add it to the TV/Radio listings to remind you.) Non-UK based fans should be able to listen via BBC iPlayer for up to 7 days after broadcast.

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Philip to play in Golspie celebrity golf tournament

18/8/2014

 
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It seems that no more than a few months can go by without us bringing you news of another celebrity golf tournament that Philip has signed up to play in.

This time he'll be heading to The Highlands to help raise money for Silver Rock Foundation,
a newly established charity which aims to benefit young people in the area to develop self-confidence and creativity in young people in the fields of Arts, Music and Sport and Maggie's Highlands, a charity that offers free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.

Alongside, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Tom Ellis, Richard Coyle and others, Philip will tee off at Golspie Golf Club, Sutherland, on the 20th September. The 18-hole contest will be played by 24 teams, each including a celebrity. After the golf, there will be an evening reception in the grounds of historic Dunrobin Castle.

If you are interested in taking part in this event then please contact the organisers directly.

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#BigSchool Series 2 trailer released!

18/8/2014

 
BBC One have released the trailer for the second series of staffroom comedy, Big School. The trailer, which shows that the rivalry between Mr Gunn (played by Philip) and Mr Church (played by David Walliams) is still as large as ever and that Mr Gunn might possibly be going up in the world...

Alongside the trailer release, the BBC also confirmed that Big School would air on Friday 29th August at 9.30pm.

Watch the trailer below...
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Philip Glenister to narrate WW1 commemoration show

18/8/2014

 
In the year that commemorates 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, Philip will be one of the 'on screen' narrators for a musical production of commemoration in Tunbridge Wells this October.

In words and music, The Dreamers  tells the tragic story of David Reginald Salomons, heir to the Salomons Estate, who led his regiment to the battlefields of Gallipoli. The story will be narrated on large LED screens by Philip, Amanda Redman and Christopher Beeny, with a special appearance by Sir Tim Rice.

The show will  be
performed live by Virgin Soldiers and an ensemble of 21 young men and women at the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells and is being produced by Runner Bean Ltd in association with Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy.

The show will run from Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th October, with a show time of 7.30pm (and a Friday matinee at 1pm). Tickets cost £19.50 for adults, £10 or children and £12.50 for students and can be purchased directly from the theatre box office on 01892 530 613 or through their online booking service.

Philip's narration for the production was recorded earlier this week and the production company kindly sent us this photo:
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For the Love of Cars recommissioned for second series! 

4/8/2014

 
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Great news! Channel Four have today confirmed that For the Love of Cars has been recommissioned for a second series.

Both Philip and Ant Anstead will be returning for series 2, which will again be six episodes in length. The series will film throughout the remainder of 2014, for broadcast in Spring 2015.

In a statement released by their press office, Channel Four said:

Following it's success, original commission For the Love of Cars, new to 2014, has been re-commissioned for a second series for 2015.

Philip Glenister (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) is set to continue his incredible passion for the great British motor. He’ll be unearthing the stories of a set of new cars that were built in Britain and flew the flag for great British manufacturing across the world.

Under Phil’s guidance, the internationally renowned restorer Ant Anstead will be tasked with the challenging job of rebuilding them and bringing them back to their former glory. While Ant works hard with the spanners breathing life into old bangers Phil will explore the people, passion and social history stories behind each of the marquees, learning what makes each car so unique.
The show's official Twitter account promises that a few things will be different, but a lot will remain the same. They also promise pictures and updates from location filming.

We expect more news in the coming days and will update you as we get it!
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