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2009 | 2008
18 articles from 2009
Harold Bishop helps out at bushfire event
16 November 2009 7:56 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours legend Ian Smith returned to the soap's studios for a good cause at the weekend. The 71-year-old attended an event held at the show's Nunawading home in honour of residents who were hit hard by February's Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria. Smith, who made his final appearance as General Store owner Harold Bishop this year, reportedly spent the day being photographed, signing autographs, flipping burgers and taking guests on tours of the studios. He commented: "I'll happily be Harold for the day for these wonderful people." A number of other cast members past and present, including Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy), (more) »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
A.C.T. Young Conservatory Presents The Cripple Of Inishmaan 11/6-14
6 November 2009 1:30 AM, PST | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
A.C.T. Young Conservatory (Yc) proudly presents Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan, directed by W. D. Keith. Three teenagers living on a tiny island off the coast of Ireland in 1933 dream of escaping the dreary confines of their lives, but no one more so than "Cripple" Billy, a disabled orphan and village outcast. When the local gossip spreads the news that a Hollywood film crew is shooting a movie on a neighboring island, the three teens set sail to try for a role in the film-but Billy embarks on an altogether different kind of journey. This dark comedy by Tony Award-winning Irish writer Martin McDonagh, writer and director of the hit film In Bruges, delivers witty banter, piercing dialogue, and a cast of local characters as genuinely likable as they are imperfect, brilliantly performed by A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory. The Cripple of Inishmaan plays November 6-14, 2009, at Zeum Theater, »
In Pictures: 'Arrivals for 7th Annual Hoodie Awards'
18 August 2009 2:27 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Ian Smith attending the 7th Annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. K'Jon attending the 7th Annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. Shirley Strawberry attending the 7th Annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. Monique attending the 7th Annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. 08/15/2009 - Greg Mathis - 7th Annual Hoodie Awards - Arrivals - Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino - »
- James Wray
'Neighbours' Harold "top soap bloke"
28 July 2009 12:43 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours legend Harold Bishop has been named the top soap bloke of all time by Loaded magazine. A poll of 2,000 readers named the Ramsay Street stalwart, portrayed by Ian Smith, as the most popular male soap character of all time, ahead of EastEnders' Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Bishop's fellow Erinsborough local Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver). "Goodness gracious me - that's given me a huge head," Smith said. "I enjoyed the show so much and had quite fallen in love with silly old fart Harold." Earlier (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
Bower: "We should've killed Harold off"
19 June 2009 7:48 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours executive producer Susan Bower has said that she should have killed off Harold Bishop. In May, Erinsborough legend Harold, played by Ian Smith, left Ramsay Street for good to travel around Australia and visit his granddaughter Sky (Stephanie McIntosh) after more than 20 years on air. Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Neighbours executive producer Susan Bower said: "To be honest, I just wish that with the amount of discussion that happened, and I (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
Packed To The Rafters Dominates Australia's Logie Awards
4 May 2009 5:20 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Hit Australian show Packed To The Rafters triumphed at the 51st TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday, taking home most of the major honours of the night.
Rebecca Gibney, who plays Julie Rafter in the show, beat hot favourites Ian Smith and Kate Ritchie to take the Gold Logie for most popular personality, as well as walking away with the most popular actress honour.
The series took the most popular drama nod, as well as most popular new talents for Jessica Marais and Hugh Sheridan. Marais also won the Graham Kennedy Award for outstanding new talent.
Hit show Underbelly won the outstanding drama prize and its stars Gyton Grantley and Kat Stewart won outstanding actor and actress respectively.
Most popular actor went to Home And Away star Todd Lasance at the annual event, which honours the best in Australian television from the previous year. »
Ian Smith misses out on Gold Logie
3 May 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Former Neighbours veteran Ian Smith has missed out on winning his first ever Gold Logie. The 70-year-old, whose final scenes as Erinsborough legend Harold Bishop screened in Australia in February, was beaten by Packed To The Rafters actress Rebecca Gibney. Both Gibney and Smith were equal favourites with betting agency Sportingbet Australia to take the highest honour in Australian television leading up to Sunday night's ceremony. "Thank you Tasmania, I think you got me over the line!" Gibney said in her acceptance speech. "Ian Smith had England voting for him! "I know we sometimes pooh-pooh the Logies but this is so bloody marvellous. I'm really, really thrilled!" Feel good family drama Packed To The Rafters was the night's big winner taking home an impressive six awards for most popular personality on (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
Logie nomination helps Smith's anxiety
1 May 2009 6:26 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours star Ian Smith has revealed that his recent Gold Logie nomination has helped him deal with his anxiety attacks. Last month, Smith, who suffers from anxiety and takes medication for his condition, received his first ever Logie nomination for his portrayal of loveable Erinsborough local Harold Bishop. "I suffer from anxiety attacks and something like that (Gold Logie nomination) affected me badly at first," Smith told the Herald Sun. "Then I looked at it for what it really was, and you know what, I think it is better than the medication I am on for my anxiety. "I think it did a lot more for me. I am being serious. I think it is helping a lot more. "People with anxiety, paranoia works into their (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
Smith firm as Gold Logie favourite
28 April 2009 9:14 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Former Neighbours veteran Ian Smith is the favourite to win the coveted Gold Logie at this weekend's TV Week Logie Awards, reports the Herald Sun. According to betting agency Sportingbet Australia, Smith, who left Australian screens in February as character Harold Bishop, is now equal favourite with Packed To The Rafters actress Rebecca Gibney to win the award for Most Popular Personality On Television. Former Home and Away star Kate Ritchie is currently third favourite to take home the Gold Logie. Speaking about his (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
'Neighbours' Harold reveals quit reason
28 April 2009 7:56 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours star Ian Smith has spoken about his decision to quit the series after more than 20 years of playing loveable local Harold Bishop. Last year, Smith, 70, announced that he was quitting the soap and retiring from showbiz to travel around Australia with his wife of 40 years, Gail. Speaking about his decision to walk away from Neighbours, Smith told Woman's Day: "The fire had gone out. I always said that if that happened, I'd go. "I had to keep my promise to myself and to the (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
'Neighbours' star gutted over Harold exit
9 April 2009 11:06 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours actor Tom Oliver has admitted that he was 'gutted' when Ian Smith decided to quit the Australian soap. The star described the pair, who first appeared together on screen in 1988, as "old rascals" and claimed that they keep in touch all the time. "It was a sad farewell. Not just in character, but for me and Ian too. We worked together for so long and were both on the same wavelength," he told Digital Spy. "We had as much fun off camera as we did (more) »
- By David Balls
Smith, Ritchie score Gold Logie nominations
30 March 2009 10:12 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Former Neighbours star Ian Smith has scored his first ever Gold Logie nomination. The veteran actor will face competition from ex-Home And Away stalwart Kate Ritchie, who hopes to make it three wins in a row. Smith, whose final scenes as Harold Bishop screened in Australia in February, was the focus of a very public campaign by Neighbours to give him a golden sendoff. Celebrities including Tom Jones, Rick Astley and WWE wrestler John Cena urged fans to vote for Smith as part of the 'We Heart Harold' campaign. Ritchie's nomination, her third, comes a year after she last appeared as Sally Fletcher.
Smith and Ritchie will go head-to-head with six other nominees: Natalie Bassingthwaighte (So You Think You Can Dance Australia), Andrew Denton (Enough Rope With Andrew Denton), Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters), (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
Stars join 'Neighbours' Harold campaign
5 March 2009 12:49 PM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
A number of Australian and international celebrities have joined fans in a campaign to bid farewell to Neighbours veteran Ian Smith with a gold Logie. As part of the 'I Heart Harold' campaign run by the official Neighbours website, international stars including Tom Jones, 1980s popstar Rick Astley and WWE wrestler John Cena have joined Aussie celebrities The Wiggles, Australian Idol judge Ian 'Dicko' Dickson (more) »
- By Darren Rowe
Moloney: 'Smith exit is very sad'
27 February 2009 12:14 PM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Neighbours actor Ryan Moloney has admitted that he is "very sad" that Ian Smith has left the Australian soap. Smith, who has played Harold Bishop since 1987, announced his decision to quit the programme last August. Moloney, who joined the show as Jarred 'Toadie' Rebecchi in 1995, admitted that the departure of established actors is always difficult. "It is very sad. After spending so many years with them they become a part of your life," he told Digital Spy. "They've been with you so long and experienced a whole range of things with you. When you don't see them every day, they're missed. Absolutely." When asked which cast member has taught him the most over the years, he replied: "Probably Smithy. (more) »
- By David Balls
Smith "very sad" to leave 'Neighbours'
25 February 2009 1:36 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Ian Smith has described his departure from Neighbours as "very, very sad". The actor, who has played Harold Bishop in the soap since 1987, leaves Australian screens on Friday and admitted that he felt overwhelmed by the public response to his departure. "If I had known this was going to happen I would have retired ages ago," he told Australia's Daily Telegraph. "I'm very, very sad. I can still remember my first episode - knocking on the door of number 24 and Kylie [Minogue] answering it. I will always remember my last episode. The 22 years in between are (more) »
- By David Balls
Oz celebrates Harold's 'Neighbours' exit
24 February 2009 10:16 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Celebrations will start later this week to commemorate the departure of Neighbours star Ian Smith, who plays Harold Bishop in the Australian soap. A large group of tuba players are expected to descend on the streets of Sydney to play the show's theme tune and hand out 'I Heart Harold' memorabilia on February 26, the day before Smith makes his screen exit. A campaign has also started for the actor to be given a Golden Logie at this year's Australian awards. Harold Bishop has been at the heart of Ramsay Street for 20 years. The character has suffered a number of highs and lows in his time, including the (more) »
- By David Balls
Oz celebrates 'Neighbours' Harold exit
24 February 2009 10:16 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Celebrations will start later this week to commemorate the departure of Neighbours star Ian Smith, who plays Harold Bishop in the Australian soap. A large group of tuba players are expected to descend on the streets of Sydney to play the show's theme tune and hand out 'I Heart Harold' memorabilia on February 26, the day before Smith makes his screen exit. A campaign has also started for the actor to be given a Golden Logie at this year's Australian awards. Harold Bishop has been at the heart of Ramsay Street for 20 years. The character has suffered a number of highs and lows in his time, including the (more) »
- By David Balls
DS Icon: Anne 'Madge' Charleston
13 February 2009 6:27 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Anne Charleston has acted as a comforting maternal figure for numerous generations of TV viewers. As the gruff-voiced but soft-hearted Madge Bishop (née Ramsay) in Neighbours, she provided a hefty cornerstone for the Aussie soap to flourish from. Her partnership with Ian Smith (Harold) during her two stints on the show remains one of the most touching romances in soap history. The couple's return to Ramsay Street in 1996 after Harold came back from the dead (he was last seen five years previous disappearing off a cliff face leaving behind only his glasses) was only topped by Charleston's tearful farewell in 2001 when she died from cancer in her bed at No.24. (more) »
- By Alex Fletcher
2009 | 2008
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