National AIDS Trust (NAT) hosts
its Spring Awakening 2013
fundraiser tomorrow evening. It
will be hosted by Christopher
Biggins and Su Pollard, will
feature live music from
Erasure’s lead singer Andy
Bell, and offers the opportunity
for attendees to win great
prizes.
Spring Awakening is
a vital source of income and
awareness-raising for NAT. £75,
prebook, Thursday 30 May at 7pm.
.Su on
Gaydio!
Wednesday
29th May, 2013
Su guested on the Breakfast
Show, with Chris and Emma,
on 'Gaydio' yesterday.
Unfortunately the station doesn't
seem to have a "Listen
Again" function but if the
interview does become available
we will provide you with a link
to listen.
.Pink
News: Su Pollard Interview
Tuesday
28th May, 2013
A new interview with
Su, from Pink News, published today.
Su Pollard: ‘Equal
marriage can only be a good thing
for sexual health’
Su Pollard says more needs to be
done to encourage young gay men
to use condoms and that equal
marriage is a key step towards
ending stigma and discrimination.
The Hi-De-Hi star has spoken to
PinkNews.co.uk about her
involvement in this week’s
National AIDS Trust’s Spring
Awakening, which aims to raise
vital funds for the charity.
Su is co-hosting the event with
pantomime legend Christopher
Biggins on Thursday 30 May at
Haberdashers’ Hall, opposite
St Bartholomew’s Hospital in
Smithfield, east London.
.For
Better Or For Worse (S2): Episode
Two @ BBC iPlayer
Tuesday
28th May, 2013
Episode Two of the
second series of For Better
or For Worse is now
available to listen to at BBC iPlayer. It will remain
online for the next week.
The third episode airs next
Tuesday afternoon and early
Wednesday morning.
For Better Or For Worse:
BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 4th
June: 5.00pm
For Better Or For Worse: BBC
Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 5th
June: 5.00am Series Two, Episode 3 of 6.
Can Bernard keep his job and his
fiancee, while opposing a new
bypass? Stars Su Pollard and
Gorden Kaye. From December 1994.
.Su
Attends Morecambe & Wise Blue
Plaque Ceremony
Saturday
25th May, 2013
Su, and a veritable
host of other celebrities,
attended the unveiling ceremony
of Morecambe & Wise's Blue
Plaque at Teddington Studios
earlier this week.
Plaque honouring
comedians Morecambe and Wise is
unveiled at Teddington Studios
The widow of Ernie Wise and the
daughter of Eric Morecambe had
the honour of unveiling a plaque
which has been dedicated to the
late comedians.
• Read a short article and
watch a video report at the Express
website. View a selection
of photos at Getty Images.
.New for
2013: Su's Bloglet
Tuesday
21st May, 2013
Coming very
soon to Su Online - Su's Bloglet: The return of Su's
popular newsletter, which
originally ran on this website
between 2000 and 2009, in a new
"bloglet" format. News,
information and gossip direct
from Su - not to be missed!
.Su On
The Radio: BBC Radio 4 Extra: For
Better Or For Worse
Tuesday
21st May, 2013
Just a reminder that
the second series of the radio
sitcom For Better Or For
Worse, starring Gorden Kaye
and Su, begins airing today on BBC Radio 4
Extra.
You can hear Episode One at 5pm
and also tomorrow morning at 5am.
.Heat:
Ke$ha Channels Su Pollard
Tuesday
21st May, 2013
'Heat'
magazine included a news article
on Ke$ha and Su in last week's
issue. (Thanks to Lärwi Kelland
for the scan)
.Su Pays
Tribute To Paul Shane
Friday
17th May, 2013
Today,
I am remembering my dear Shaney,
not only a great colleague but a
fabulous mate over the years. How
happy am I that I got to spend
thirty years of my life with
someone who's company I always
loved. We were kindred spirits,
really, of a similar background
who fully understood our little
corners of beginnings. We were
both able to grow together so it
was a professional and personal
journey that we could relate to.
I obviously can't adequately
describe all the adventures we
had, but I do know that we both
got to understand and appreciate
a good wine! His greatest moment
was when he correctly identified
his first bottle of Chateau La
Feit! How fabulous.
I would like to thank, on his
behalf, all of you who were fans
of his and I know he greatly
appreciated you . He, above
anyone, knew you are nowhere
without your audience.
God bless, Paul and Hi-de-hi.
Your pal, Su xxxx aka as
Four Eyes (affectionately termed
by Shaney)
.Tributes
To Paul Shane: Media & Press
Friday
17th May, 2013
There has been a
tremendous media reaction to the
death of Paul Shane; online,
television, press and radio have
all paid tribute to someone who,
clearly, was dearly thought of by
the public. Su also paid tribute
to her friend and colleague.
• The Guardian: Hi-de-Hi! star
Paul Shane dies, aged 72: Actor
gained fame for playing Ted Bovis
in BBC sitcom
• BBC
Breakfast: Actress and close
friend Su Pollard who co-starred
with him in Hi-de-Hi! and You
Rang, M'Lord? shared some of her
memories.
• Today, BBC
Radio 4: Su remembers Paul
Shane (1hr 44m into the
programme).
• Express: Hi-de-Hi! actor
Paul Shane dies aged 72 following
illness: Paul Shane, who played
Ted Bovis on 80s BBC sitcom
Hi-de-Hi!, has passed away
tonight aged 72.
• Digital Spy: 'Hi-de-Hi!' star
Su Pollard pays tribute to Paul
Shane: Su Pollard has led the
tributes to the late actor Paul
Shane. Shane died yesterday (May
16) at the age of 72, after a
short illness.
• BBC News: In pictures: Paul
Shane's TV highlights.
.Rest in
Peace Paul Shane (1940 - 2013)
Friday
17th May, 2013
It is with much
sadness that Su Online reports
the death of Paul Shane, a long
time friend of Su and co-star in
the legendary Hi-de-Hi!,
You Rang, M'Lord? and Oh,
Doctor Beeching! BBC
sitcoms.
Shane was a coal miner before
starting out as a cabaret act
touring working men's clubs in
the 1960s.
In his later career he appeared
in Emmerdale as Solomon
Dingle, as well as having parts
in Holby City, Doctors,
Coronation Street and A
Touch Of Frost.
He is survived by three daughters
and six grandchildren. His wife
Dory died in 2001.
Linda Kremer, Shane's agent for
15 years, said: "Paul Shane
was a consummate professional, a
true gentleman, a good friend,
and a joy to work with. He didn't
suffer fools, always maintained
his sense of humour, never
stinted on the time he gave to
his fans.
He lightened my life and I'll
miss him enormously."
.Su On
The Radio: BBC Radio 4 Extra: For
Better Or For Worse S2
Saturday
11th May, 2013
Radio
Following the latest
re-run of the first series, which
ended just last week, Series Two
of For Better Or For Worse
begins airing later this month on
'BBC Radio 4 Extra'.
Catch up with Su, Gorden Kaye and
the cast in the second set of
comedy radio adventures for Iris
and Wilf!
• View Su
Online's comprehensive For
Better or For WorseEpisode
Guide, with info on each
episode from all three series.
For Better Or For Worse:
BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 21st
May: 5.00pm
For Better Or For Worse: BBC
Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 22nd
May: 5.00am Series Two, Episode 1 of 6.
Will undertaker's assistant
Bernard ever get fiancee Iris up
the aisle? Stars Su Pollard and
Gorden Kaye. From December 1994.
.Mirror/Gigwise:
Su & Ke$ha
Saturday
11th May, 2013
Press
Clips
Move over
Gaga! It's currently being
reported all over the showbiz
websites that US star Ke$ha is
the latest Su doppleganger. Here
are links to just a couple of the
articles...
• Mirror: Have James Franco
and Su Pollard had a love child?
Check out Kesha's INSANE new
look.
• Gigwise: Ke$ha Channels
Hip-Hop Su Pollard On Set Of
'Crazy Kids' Video: US star Ke$ha
has clearly been inspired by
ancient BBC comedy Hi-De-Hi for
her new video 'Crazy Kids',
looking remarkably like star Su
Pollard while filming the new
clip.
.For
Better Or For Worse: Episode
Eight @ BBC iPlayer
Sunday
5th May, 2013
Radio
The eighth, and
final, episode of For Better
or For Worse is now
available to listen to at BBC iPlayer. It will remain
online until early Saturday.
• View Su
Online's comprehensive For
Better or For WorseEpisode
Guide, with info on each
episode from all three series,
including cast details.
.Out
Magazine: Andy Bell's Spring
Awakening
Wednesday
1st May, 2013
Events
One of the most
glittering events in the London
gay calendar is the Spring
Awakening party thrown by NAT
(National AIDS Trust). This
year’s event will take place
at the historic
Haberdasher’s Hall,
Smithfield, on Thursday 30 May.
It will be hosted by Christopher
Biggins and Su Pollard (so you
know it’s going to be a
lively and camp affair!), while
there will be an exclusive live
acoustic set from Erasure’s
Andy Bell (pictured) – his
first live UK appearance since
2011.
The evening will feature free
drinks (including a new cocktail
created by mixologist Simon
Difford), canapés, a tombola,
raffle and much-anticipated
auction offering money-cant-buy
prizes. Last year’s event
raised a whopping £35,000 and
NAT are hoping to equal or better
that this year.
• View further info on this
great event at Out Magazine.
.QX
Magazine: Hi-De-Hi! Special
Wednesday
1st May, 2013
Events
Su guested at Baga
Chipz Hi-de-Hi! Special
at The Admiral Duncan at the
weekend.
THIS WEEK (28th APRIL):
HI-DE-HI SPECIAL
“Hi-De-Hi campers!
Baga’s Summer Holiday Camp
is a celebration of the great
British holiday, with everything
from Blackpool rock to Black
Lace. This week we have authentic
yellow coats, prizes to give
away, camp competitions and my
special guests are my showbiz
pals Su Pollard and Nikky Kelly.
It’s gonna be a camp
overload. You have been
warned!"
Su guested on the Breakfast
Show, with Chris and Emma,
on 'Gaydio' yesterday.
It is with much
sadness that Su Online reports
the death of Paul Shane, a long
time friend of Su and co-star in
the legendary Hi-de-Hi!,
You Rang, M'Lord? and Oh,
Doctor Beeching! BBC
sitcoms.
Following the latest
re-run of the first series, which
ended just last week, Series Two
of For Better Or For Worse
begins airing later this month on
'BBC Radio 4 Extra'.
