Russell TV appearances 2008

xrainy · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

Tonight's The One Show announced Russell will be on tomorrow's show.

The One Show - BBC1
Tuesday 22nd July 7pm-7.30pm

xrainy · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

Russell was on the sofa throughout The One Show having his interview split into parts, but even staying around to join in with the other guests (a Doctor and a bird enthusiast).

Russell was firstly asked about his health and the tumours. Russell discussed the finding of both tumours. First being after months worth of headaches and Dr’s visits finding nothing , going to LA and feeling intense pain on the plane and going to the hospital over there and getting a diagnosis of tumour after 40mins. Second being the emergence of the need to operate after his vision had practically gone and his temperature going up to almost 40degrees.

Next up was a Doctor on to discuss the new rise in TB. And spoke about the jabs we have as kids. And Russell said how he still has the mark on his arm from his jab. They also discussed misdiagnosis and Russell joined in there too as his first tumour (the headaches) were misdiagnosed as Just Stress.

Next was a clip about driving abroad, and Russell joked that when he knows he’s going to be driving on the wrong side of the road he’s spend a couple of weeks on Gran Tourismo (a car racing game) for practice. And he’s not a fan of roundabouts admitting he’s done a couple the wrong way. They then showed clips of scary roads around the world (ie 12 lanes around the Arc de Triomphe), using a cartoon car of Russell driving and Adrian and Christine (the presenters) in the back seat. Smile

After talking about driving abroad they talked about Russell going back to LA to record the new album at Capitol Studios(which is to hopefully be out in time for Christmas). And Russell said it’d be poignant going back there as that’s where the first tumour came to light. Adrian joked he should just do it in Birmingham then but Russell spoke of how it’s such a great atmosphere at Capitol because of all the late greats who have recorded there, (speaking on first name terms about Frank, Dean and Nat King Cole).

Next was a clip about Peregrin Falcons nesting in tall buildings around the UK. And came back to the sofa where Russell gave us this fact ‘There are No Peregrin’s in New Zealand and they are the most wide-spread of the raptors’ and Adrian assumed the bird man had told him that but in fact Russell had told him. Very Happy

Finally they spoke about Last Choir Standing and showed a clip of Russell praising the choirs for their professional standards. Adrian asked Russell how it is to be Mr Nasty. Russell said he’s not. And Adrian said you’ve got to make people cry. Russell spoke about how he doesn’t like the concept of shattering people’s dreams, then joked that how on other shows you only have one person waiting at your door that you’ve turned down, he’d have 50. Shocked

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 600

Thanks rainy Very Happy

J-Deb · Joined: Apr 13, 2006 Posts: 45

Brilliant review Rainy thanks Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

Glad you like. Didn't want people who missed or can't see the show to miss out completely. Altho I'll admit I had to watch it a couple of times over to get all the details properly. Sacrifices huh Laughing

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 600

This is a fantastic review. Thanks rainy Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:58 am Post subject:

Russell was on the entertainment news of GMTV this morning. No notice was given (probably because it wasn't a live interview).

It was in the Capitol Studios in LA where Russell's recording his next album and we got to hear a snippet of the song Heaven Help Us All. (So a nice sneaky peek as to what's on the next disc). Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

Russell is said to be performing at the Festival of Remembrance this year.

1918-2008 – NINETY YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE
Festival Of Remembrance
Saturday 8 November
9.00-10.40pm BBC ONE

"... BBC One hosts coverage of the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family.
The Massed Bands of the Household Division, the Band of HM Royal Marines, the Band of the Parachute Regiment, the RAF Squadronaires and The Queen's Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force will be joined on the night by Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Hayley Westenra and Jonathan Ansell. The lesson is read by the Earl of Wessex..."
Source: BBC
To see the full 90years of Remembrance Press Release Click Here and scroll down.

More details of this as and when they happen. Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

The Paul O'Grady Show
Monday 03 November
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Channel 4
Guest presenters Des and Mel are in for Paul O'Grady to introduce more celebrity, real-life and animal guests in a tea time blend of anecdotes and fun. Guests include Russell Watson.
Source: Radio Times

Hopefully this will be giving us an insight into the new album, and obviously they'll be having a laugh as well. Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject:

Russell surprised us all with an unadvertised appearance on the BBC programme Sunday Life, today.

The programme can be seen in the UK on the BBC iplayer until 10:59am Sunday 2nd November. Click Here to view Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

Just incase you don't manage to watch the show on the iplayer before Sunday, Russell's section of the show is now in Russells video vault. Click Here to watch Very Happy

xrainy · "... 31.10.2008 Paul O'Grady Show Performance

xrainy · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

Reminder:
Russell is a guest on The Paul O'Grady Show today at 5pm on Channel 4 Very Happy

xrainy · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

Russell was fantastic on The Paul O'Grady show on Monday. He sang Me And Mrs Jones and completely made it his own. Then he was interviewed by Des & Mel (guest presenters), about his music and illnesses. They asked Russell about his music coming full circle as this is what he sang in the clubs and who picks the tracks for the albums, adn Russell joked how everyone has a hand in picking, ie the producers etc, then he does what he wants. Laughing

xrainy · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

"...06.11.2008
TV Appearances

You will be able to catch Russell performing on TV on the following shows -

8th November Russell will be performing on the BBC1's Festival of Remembrance

14th November Russell will be supporting the Children in Need appeal by performing the track Backstabbers' at 11:45pm on BBC1 ..."
Source: Russell's OS

So that's two weekends with Russell appearances, and I'm glad we have a specific time area for when Russell will be appearing on Children in Need. And wow it'll be a first look at the new album track Backstabbers. Very Happy