Michael McIntyre was last years runaway comedy sensation and this year is to be no different, with his brand new DVD – Hello Wembley Live 2009 – already storming the charts.
Michael was on Edith Bowman’s show on Radio 1 this morning, promoting both the new DVD and his live tour, with him appearing later tonight at London’s O2 Arena. His tours have all become sell outs and he’s played to over 100 packed venues over the last 18 months, including five nights at the London Hammersmith Apollo.
Last Christmas, his Live & Laughing DVD, became the fastest selling debut comedy DVD of all time.
See a clip from Michael’s latest DVD
The latest DVD for Christmas 2009 – Michael McIntyre – Hello Wembley!, which was released yesterday, will feature 90 minutes of brand new material from the man who has been hailed by both audiences and critics as the best new stand up to emerge in a decade.
Save a massive 50% on the RRP of £21.99 and get the Michael McIntyre Live 2009 DVD for just £10.98.
Which hotel is ITV’s Benidorm comedy series filmed in is a popular question and yes it is filmed in Benidorm.
The hit comedy series starring Johnny Vegas is filmed in Benidorm’s Hotel Sol Pelicanos Ocas, an all inclusive hotel located near to Benidorm’s Levante Beach. In the show, it’s called The Solana Resort and is used as the backdrop more most of the scenes from the ITV1 comedy.
The all inclusive 3 star hotel boasts 2 outdoor pools for adults and 2 for the children, which also includes the swim up bar regulary featured in the show.
There are over 700 rooms available at the Sol Pelicanos Ocas with all rooms featuring Satellite TV, mini-fridge, terrace and much more.
Book your stay at the Hotel Sol Pelicanos Ocas and see the hotel as featured in Benidorm – Madge and Mel might be there when you go!
Benidorm Series 1, 2 & 3 DVD Boxset
‘Benidorm’ follows the exploits of British expats in Spain and is one of ITV1’s most successful recent comedies, and has recently completed a 3rd series.
The Benidorm DVD Boxset of all 3 series, including a Summer Special, has just been released and is available from Amazon.co.uk priced just £22.98, saving over £12 on the (RRP of £34.99.
The boxset also contains out-takes, cast interviews, behind the scense footage, deleted scenes and a photo album.
The Go Go Hamsters have been this years must have Christmas toy and have been regularly featured on Five, as well as other channels over the last few weeks.
These interactive electronic pets move around their own ‘funhouse’ environment and ‘talk’ using 40 sound effects. There are four different Go Go Hamsters to collect – Chunk, Pipsqueak, Num Nums and Mr Squiggles – each with its own personality.
Go Go Hamsters are sure to be on every kids wishlist and stock is proving very difficult to get hold, with every parent trying to find Pipsqueak and Mr Squiggles in the shops or online.
The makers, Character, are also trying to keep up with the demand and as soon as any released on their website they’re rapidly snapped up by eager parents.
The Go Go Hamsters or Zhu Zhu Pets as they’re also known, were also featured on the Toy Retailers Dream Toys for Christmas 2009, which has certainly helped their popularity and created the must have toy for this year!
Already many shops have sold out completely, with both Amazon.co.uk and Play.com adding stock very occasionally and it’s just a case of keep on checking the stock for many parents.
Ebay is one method of obtaining this years must have toy and below you’ll find the current listings: