Night In

It’s been a long, ridiculous year in tellyland. so we’re handing out gongs to the best, worst and strangest things (and people) on the box

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December 17, 2011 in Night In
* Why gnus? Cos they’re our fave animal! Listen, we’ll call our awards what we like… 1 The St Tropez Award For Services To The Colour Mahogany: The entire TOWIE cast Come on now, who else could win this one? At least this lot aren’t using sunbeds. What’s that you say? They use sunbeds as […] Read more

Baby, it’s cold outside, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying the best the season can provide

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December 17, 2011 in Night In, Night Out
Yule love ’em! 1Festival Hogmanay in Edinburgh Bag a ticket for the original, and some say best, NYE party. Three days of music (including Primal Scream and Mark Ronson), a ceilidh and huge fireworks display with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Edinburgh, 30 December-January 1, Edinburghshogmanay.org 2 NYE Trevor Nelson’s NYE Party Bump and grind […] Read more

Our festive mate-date finder will help pick your ideal meet-up across the country, and we take a look at the seven ages of manufactured pop

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December 10, 2011 in Night In, Night Out
Festive mate-date finder Carolling not going to cut it this Christmas? Grab your best mate and pick your ideal meet-up from our special planning device… 1 God’s Own Junkyard, The Old Hardware Store, London Artist Chris Bracey does a-maze stuff with neon lighting – these gallery installations have had glowing reviews. (Godsownjunkyard.co.uk) 2 Alice in […] Read more

Our festive theatre matrix will point you towards the best family and grown-up shows, and we look at the latest film releases

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December 3, 2011 in Night In, Night Out
The festive theatre matrix Whether it’s panto, ballet or something less festive you’re after, you’ll find it on our nifty guide… Family fun Left to right The Nutcracker Go totally nuts for this classic Christmas ballet about Clara and her nutcracker doll by the English National Ballet. Thursday-December 30, London Coliseum (Eno.org) Charlotte’s Web Catch […] Read more

Read our guide to getting giggy with it and the new film release that will make you weep…… Just call us your personal party planner

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November 19, 2011 in Featured, Night In
Your dream scream home Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz star in Dream House (15), out this week, about a family who discover their perfect home was the scene of a brutal murder (below, 1). But which are the creepiest abodes in cinema? 2 112 Ocean Avenue, The Amityville Horror Pros An ideal home for newlyweds […] Read more

The beginners guide to crime thriller The Killing, our guilty pleasure Prince and Frozen Planet… Don’t hit your sofa without it

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November 19, 2011 in Featured, Night In
The TV pyramid You’ve heard of the food pyramid – you know, junk food on top, and healthy stuff on the bottom. Well here’s the TV version. Whether you balance your telly in a nutritious way is up to you… 1 Prince: Purple Reign, November 25, 9pm, BBC4. Is there anything this man can’t do […] Read more

Our favourite I’m A Celeb! contestants, the best wedding movies and a cuppa with Claudia Winkleman… Don’t hit your sofa without it

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November 12, 2011 in Featured, Night In
With I’m A Celebrity! back on our screens, expect gruesome grub, bikini bods and celebrity meltdowns. Here are our fave crazy contestants from series past… 1 Gillian McKeith (series 10) The “doctor” “fainted” at every opportunity, and even declared she was “pregnant” at one point. Is there anything you can say about her that doesn’t […] Read more

Our pick of this year’s ice rinks, the beginner’s guide to Twilight and the last chance saloon for events… Just call us your personal party planner

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November 12, 2011 in Featured, Night In
Ice ice baby It’s that time of the year – bruised knees, cold hands and wet bums, all in the name of fun (and showing off). These ice-skating spots run rinks around the rest… 1 Best for… Girlie nights out Brighton Royal Pavilion Apart from the skating stuff, this features a very cool chill-out zone […] Read more

Battle of the pop princesses, TV family trees and things we’d love to happen at the EMAs… Don’t hit your sofa without it

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November 5, 2011 in Night In
Here come the girls… It’s a girl-on-girl-on-girl war this week as three very different pop princesses release new tracks on Monday. But who’s your number one? Birdy Age 15 Distinguishing feature Can play the piano. Best known for Doing covers of indie songs and going viral on YouTube. Famous fans Fearne Cotton has been raving […] Read more

The best movie drunks, a proper arty party and an itinerary for the best week of your life… Just call us your personal party planner

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November 5, 2011 in Night In
Best movie drunks In The Rum Diary, Johnny Depp gets sloshed in Puerto Rico, but still manages to be achingly cool. Why are drunk people annoying in real life, yet so stylish in films? We’re taking gin-spiration from this lot… Arthur from Arthur Dudley Moore’s playboy is drunk in almost every scene and gets in […] Read more