Spooks and 39 Steps star Rupert Penry-Jones stars alongside Phil Davis in a new ITV1 drama set in a modern-day Whitechapel where someone is carrying out copycat Jack the Ripper murders 120 years after the killer first struck. The three-part series, entitled Whitechapel, features Penry-Jones as the very modern, fast-tracked, media savvy DI Joseph Chandler on his first big murder case. Davis plays Ray Miles, a … [Read more...]
Penry-Jones discusses role in ITV’s Whitechapel
January 15, 2009 By
When his service in BBC One’s Spooks was brought to an end courtesy of a car bomb, fans of TV drama were left wondering when Rupert Penry-Jones would be heading back to their screens. Having played Richard Hannay in the corporation’s Christmas remake of The 39 Steps, he’s shortly to be seen in Whitechapel, a major three-part drama for ITV where he plays Joseph Chandler, a modern policeman investigating a Jack … [Read more...]
Dell announce Inspiron Mini TV tuner
January 13, 2009 By
Dell have announced a "thumb-sized" USB digital TV tuner for their Inspiron Mini range, turning the subnotebooks into free-to-air digital TV receivers. The tuners are to be released in region-specific versions, designed to receive local broadcast standards and Dell says it expects the tuner to ship "later this quarter". Dell say the tuners will work with their customised version of Ubuntu Linux (8.04), Windows XP … [Read more...]
My G1 essentials
January 13, 2009 By
So after getting my G1 I found myself, as expected, pretty frustrated that I was unable to sync my contacts and calendar with those on my Mac. I understand Google want people to use their apps but if the mobile networks are to have any chance of selling Android to corporate users a the 'no sync option' approach just isn't going to work. Mercifully my own issues are at an end thanks to Spanning Sync, a fantastic … [Read more...]
Pick your BAFTA Rising Star
January 13, 2009 By
The names of the five actors and actresses competing for this year's BAFTA Orange Rising Star Award have been announced. Michael Cera, Noel Clarke, Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Hall and Toby Kebbell are in contention for this prestigious award which recognises exceptional talent. Now in its fourth year, the award is the only BAFTA prize to be awarded by the public. Nominees are selected by a jury which includes actor … [Read more...]
Sim-free smartphones for under £100
January 12, 2009 By
Quick 'heads up' for smartphone fans looking for a new phone, or even a spare- online retailer eXpansys are offering two sim-free i-mate JAMA models for under £100 each. The i-mate JAMA 101 Pocket PC is a compact smartphone with a 2.4-inch touch screen running Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Normally £189.99, you can pick one up for just £89.99. Link: http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=158567&partner=mbu The … [Read more...]
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