Lee Coan - Access Interviews

James Corden

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:25 +0000

Funny man and actor James Corden guest edited ShortList magazine chats about his mistake in doing a sketch show with Matthew Horne and his friend being punched in the face by Freddie Flintoff, and who's in his Sport Relief plans.

The Simpsons

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:25 +0000

Twenty years ago, the first full-length episode of The Simpsons aired on America's Fox network and the yellow-skinned family - based on creator Matt Groening's own - began their unstoppable march to world domination. Today, 442 episodes, one feature film, three albums, five computer games, one theme park ride and one set of U.S. stamps later, The Simpsons is one of the most profitable entertainment properties in history, having netted around $3 billion (£1.8 billion) from syndication alone. Simpsons merchandising has been known to make $1.65 billion (£1 billion) in a single year. It's not just the longest-running sitcom and longest-running animation, but the longest-running primetime entertainment series in American history. But what's it like to work on the programme, which started as mere 30-second 'bumpers' in English comedian Tracey Ullmann's 1987 sketch show? Live spoke to its writers, voice actors, guest stars and financiers for the inside story...

Richard Hammond

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:25 +0000

Even a 300mph jet-car crash couldn't dent Richard Hammond's drive for adrenaline adventure. Next up? A trip into space and the lofty challenge of Mt Everest

Lois Winstone

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:25 +0000

She raps, drives a batmobile and models for Ann Summers... Lois Winstone doesn't need a leg up from dad Ray Lois Winstone is the daughter of Ray and big sister to Jaime – but she wants you to forget about her surname. Instead, she wants you to focus on her modelling career, her hip-hop talent and what Angelina Jolie said to her at Robert Carlyle’s wedding.

Christian O'Connell

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:25 +0000

It's A Man's World: Christian O'Connell The DJ turned author on why Jonathan Ross is the most stylish man in the world, stalking Paul Weller and going commando.

Banksy

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:25 +0000

Breaking the Banksy: The first interview with the world's most elusive artist. 'I'll be lucky to break even,' says Banksy. 'It's not cheap to rent a road'... That’s my mum,’ says Banksy. He’s pointing at a googly-eyed stencil portrait of an old lady. ‘Don’t tell her I gave her funny eyes, though. It’s not her most flattering portrait.’ Before I continue, I should clarify: officially this man isn’t Banksy. But unofficially, he’s so Banksy I want to slice off his face and put it on eBay. From my past encounters I’m 99 per cent sure it’s him. ....