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FREE 15 – 21 May 2018 Issue 879

THE CITY’S WEEKLY LIFESTYLE AND BUSINESS MAGAZINE

ROCKIN’ ROBIN

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5 | ROBIN HOOD The Adventures of Robin Hood take to the great outdoors this half­ term, at the Brighton Open Air Theatre

Rock ‘n’ roll ‘n’ Robin

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heck it out! The Great Escape and The Alternative Great Escape are all set to take over your weekend, with brand new corners in the city of Brighton overflowing with musical revolutions and explosions. Brightonsfinest are at the heart of it all, running an exclusive interview with their own Alternative Great Escape stage headliner – Phoria. Just flip over the magazine for this and more music tips and lowdowns that’ll get you to hear the sounds you want filling your lug holes.

On this side of the magazine, highlights from the behemoths that are the Brighton Fringe and the Brighton Festival can be found in Brighton Lights and in our Stage section (p13). And don’t forget to follow @latestbrighton, @latestandrew and @latestvicky on Twitter as we head out to see all kinds of shows with the reviews team (uploaded to www.thelatest.co.uk), and spreading the word on our own recommendations. Plus details of a new production of The Adventures of Robin Hood (p5) slap bang exactly where it should be – in the great outdoors, thanks to the wonders of the Brighton Open Air Theatre.

Artists Open Houses trails are going further afield than before, not just geographically but in finding artists off the beaten track living on the edges of society. More can be found on this in this week’s Project Brighton (p7).

Not forgetting everything you have in store on LatestTV, including an exclusive peak at brand new show about Brighton – Our Town. Viva la seaside!

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7 | PROJECT BRIGHTON Artists Open Houses opens its doors wide, through the city, the region, into the lives of the societally excluded and of the artists of tomorrow

11 | NOW & THEN Andy Garth gives us a rare peak at the old Kemp Town Station

12 | REVIEWS A selection from our review coverage of the Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe – plus

13 | STAGE & BRIGHTON LIGHTS Some of our highlights from the Brighton Festival & Brighton Fringe

17 | LATEST TV A sneak peek at new LatestTV show Our Town – coming soon, as well as full listings, & films ahead – plus the best of the rest of what’s on your telly this week

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‘HOOD’ THINKING! The Adventures of Robin Hood take to the great outdoors this half­term, at the Brighton Open Air Theatre

J

W Productions invite you to join a thrilling adventure as Robin and his merry band whisk you to Sherwood forest to rise up and fight against the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham! Expect boo­able villains, thigh­slapping songs, narrow escapes and daring escapades!

From the creative team behind last Summer’s smash­hit, The Wind in The Willows; Brighton’s biggest panto, The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio; the open air adventure Treasure Island and the critically acclaimed Peter Pan! JW Productions bring their fourth production to Brighton Open Air Theatre, located at Dyke Road Park.

'Performing in the open air is just a wonderful thing’ says James Weisz ‘the audiences love it too, families find it very freeing and relaxing, children can stand, move around, eat, drink ­ picnics are actively encouraged!'

The Adventures of Robin Hood stars local actress, Charlotte Melissa Tyler as Maid Marian. Charlotte is a member of Zyrah Rose – (Britain’s Got Talent semi­finalists), in addition to being an accomplished actor, having appeared in TV, Commercials and touring theatre.

“ Expect boo­able villains, thigh­

slapping songs, narrow escapes and daring escapades! ” Alexander Varey takes on the title role, who’s stage work includes The Legend of King Arthur (Guildford Shakespeare Company), One Man Two Guvnors, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged], (The Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham), Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet (Young Shakespeare Company; UK & Gibraltar Tours), Shakespeare’s Yorkshire (Think:Light Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lancaster Castle Open Air). Joined by twenty young performers from across Sussex who make up his merry band of outlaws.

Patric Kearns plays The Sheriff of Nottingham, who’s performances include Don’t Dress for Dinner, West­End; One Man, Two Guv’nors at Eastbourne Theatres; Dealer’s Choice Emporium, Brighton; and over thirty years in pantomimes across the UK. May Half­Term is always full with things to do, but The Adventures of Robin Hood is an absolute must see and promises to have you and your family slapping your thighs, cheering the hero's, booing the baddies and laughing all the way til the end.

Suitable for the whole family, bring a picnic and enjoy a spectacular open­air adventure. Book now, as these shows always sell out!

The Adventures of Robin Hood May 30th ­ June 3rd 2pm and 7pm (2 hours inc. interval) Tickets from £8.00 available at www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

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Ed Briggs, New Grounds ­ Projects trail

Atelier 51 ­ Beyond The Level trail

Sophie Wake ­ Kemptown trail

Flamingo House ­ Hove trail

Sue Penrose Mosaics ­ Brunswick trail

Chris Lewis, South Heighton ­ Coastal trail

PROJECT BRIGHTON Artists Open Houses opens its doors wide, as they share their excitement at the trails running through the city, the region, into the lives of the societally excluded and of the artists of tomorrow.

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e’re really excited that the Artists Open Houses festival is bigger and better than ever this May, with over 200 Open House venues opening their doors all round the city and out to Saltdean, Rottingdean and beyond. The festival is a real celebration of talent of the 1,000 plus artists and makers living in the city and region.

As well as the many Open House trails within the city, there is also a trail of 18 houses in the beautiful Downland village of Ditchling – and also venues in the countryside villages of Hassocks, Streat and South Heighton.

“ Our festival is an inclusive event,

welcoming participation from all areas of the community ”

Our festival is an inclusive event, welcoming participation from all areas of the community – anyone can take part so long as they live in the area and consider themselves to be an artist! Alongside a plethora of amazing established artists and makers, Artists Open Houses venues include several schools. This year PACA Academy in Portslade, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer and Brighton and Hove High School, will all be showing work of school students of all ages.

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This year we have introduced a great new project for young and emerging artists called New Grounds, which includes storytelling, performance, dance and sound art, at three different venues (see the Projects trail on the AOH website).

We also welcome participation from artists potentially otherwise excluded form the art world mainstream, including those experiencing periods of homelessness, in recovery from drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues and artists with learning disabilities. Winner of the Latest’s Best Open House Award last year was Montefiore Artists, where all exhibited work is made by artists with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.

Its important to us that visitors can also explore their own creativity, and many Artists Open Houses offer workshops and events for both adults and children (see the Events page of the AOH website).

When you need a break from looking at all the great art and crafts on show, many Open Houses also offer wonderful homemade tea and cakes. Also, don't forget to vote for your favourite Open House throughout the festival (see homepage of AOH website): The winning venue will be awarded the annual Latest Best Open House Award.

Over 200,000 people visit the Artists Open Houses annually, many buying their first piece of art as a result, as well as getting to meet and talk to some of the amazing 1,000 plus exhibiting artists and makers.

Pick up a copy of the brochure at stations, libraries, museums, AOH venues and around town ­ or take a look at: www.aoh.org.uk

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NOW & THEN Andy Garth: Loved the Tunnel

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or those of you who read my column I am sure there are lots of Brightonians, and of course Hovarians (or Hovites) who like seeing pictures of things that have since disappeared. Well this week is no

“ It still smells of the

steam and smoke and is coated in soot ” exception, as a couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to inspect the only accessible part of the railway tunnel that went from Kemp Town Station, which was approximately 970 metres(1,075 yards) long and exited at the side of Elm Grove School carrying on over the old Lewes Road Viaduct and in to Brighton.

This tour was arranged by my friend Carol, who founded the Brighton Past Facebook site which has nearly 37,000 members. Its interest in our fair city is unbelievable and I would advise anyone that loves their ;towns; to check it out.

Anyway, plug done and a short report on the visit.

There is only about 100m to look at but it still smells of the steam and smoke and is coated in soot. It was a single track tunnel, which was used mainly for goods, with the last train having passed through it in 1971.

The two pictures I have included are a view from the tunnel in the 1960s, which is the view I had, and the other picture shows the actual Kemp Town Station which is now the Freshfield Industrial Estate and probably answers the question: Why is there a train coming out of the Bingo Hall!!!?

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REVIEWS

The Elvis Dead: Rob Kemp

As Rob Kemp steps onto the stage he introduces the show in an unassuming manner, setting the scene – this is where cult horror classic movie The Evil Dead II meets Elvis Presley. And thus we see "just a man from Wolverhapmton" transform into our very own Ash, battling his posessed girlfriend, being posessed himself, and fighting for his very survival as he sings his way – with a truly remarkable voice – through genius adaptations of The King's classic hits chronicling the story.

Kemp is incredible. This is a concert mixing horror, drama, comedy, the active deconstruction of the stage's third wall, as well as so many brilliant and hilarious props and make up changes that it is actually spellbinding. Book your ticket now!

Komedia, 7 May 2018 (next show 28 May, Brighton Fringe)

★★★★★

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I am Somebody: Sirqus Alfon Sirqus Alfon's uplifting hour of digitally enhanced comedic anarchy, pumping music and slapstick fun had the audience in stitches. It was a visual delight of first class physical theatre and technical displays with slick ragga, beatboxing and banana slapping silliness. Having been street performers the Swedish trio have figured out the intricate balance of entertaining and involving a crowd. Sirqus Alfon perfectly pitched their show to xennials and their families and the internet/ gaming generation.

Their unique brand of organised chaos involved laser light shows, humour and catchy songs. They broke down audience barriers, while playfully inviting us to like and laugh at ourselves and each other.

Chaula’s is renowned for its signature dishes, distinctive décor and friendly staff. All meals are made fresh to order and every curry has its own distinctively flavoured sauce. There is also a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan, as well as gluten and wheat­free dishes.

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The Warren: The Hat, 4 May 2018

★★★★★

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Adam This was the highly emotional true story of a person being unable to exist because of their native country's refusal to recognise, let alone tolerate, transgender people. Adam Kashmiry himself told of his struggle, superbly supported by a fine performance from Rehanna MacDonald, as he escaped an oppressive Egypt to seek asylum and his true identity in Glasgow. The multimedia elements worked well, as did Emily James's inspired trapdoor set which doubled as dancefloor and dosshouse, while Jocelyn Pook's score was performed sparingly but to devastating effect by a virtual choir. A powerful production of one man's journey from darkness to light.

Theatre Royal Brighton, 9 May 2018

★★★★★

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With this in mind though, they decided to go ahead with the funeral anyway. Voilá!

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The Humours Of Bandon Behind every public stunning Irish dancing champion, is a private story of blood, sweat and tears, paving the way to the first place podium.

Written and performed by Margaret McAuliffe, The Humours Of Bandon tells the story of Annie, a young

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Police Cops In Space Fast­moving multi­award­ winning company The Pretend Men are back. Cramming in a basket­load of characters, creative low­tech props, impressive choreography, and a remarkably high laugh per minute rate – the trio of actors take us through a tale of love, ambitions of galatic rule, and friendship, with plenty of movie influences to spot along the way too.

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Damien Warren­Smith (frontman .from Plague of Idiots) adopts the persona of Garry Starr, a disgraced classical actor, out to save theatre by performing everything. Having picked up an award and some nominations at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival – this is well worth a punt.

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Every time Bridget Christie does a .show in Edinburgh, her tickets sell out pretty much instantaneously. Last year she was going to step away from politics, but then Brexit happened, Donald Trump got elected and her escape was thwarted. See the multi award­winning comic on form here.

Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Fri 18 May, 7.30pm, £19/17/10

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Mixing movies with magic and .music, Duo Bogof sit where illusion and reality collide, as cinemagicians. Using a video camera, magic props, and a gift for the theatrical turn. Revealing glimpses of their secret fantasies, dark neuroses and dysfunctional relationship.

Brighton Spiegeltent, Tues 15 May, 9pm, £8/6

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Brighton Beach – Opposite West Pier Arches, Sat 19­Sun 20 May, 10am–6pm (hourly), £10

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MOVIES ON LATEST TV All day & late night

Tuesday 15 May

6.30am Narrowing Circle 1955. Crime drama directed by Charles Saunders and starring Paul Carpenter and Hazel Court. A magazine crime writer is passed over for promotion by a rival who also steals the girl, but is murdered.

7.50 Pardon Us 1931. Comedy. Director: James Parrott. Stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy & James Finlayson. Stan & Ollie are sent to prison after selling their own home brew during prohibition in their first feature.

9.30 Robbery Under Arms 1957. Action. Directed by Jack Lee and starring Peter Finch, Ronald Lewis and Maureen Swanson. Two brothers join their father in Captain Starlight's (Finch) bushranger gang in 19th century Australia.

11.30 The Blue Parrot 1954. Crime Drama starring Dermot Walsh, Jacqueline Hill, Ferdy Mayne and John Le Mesurier. A Soho nightclub is the focus for an undercover investigation after the murder of a small time crook.

12.50pm The Night My Number Came Up 1955. Mystery. Directed by Leslie Norman and starring Michael Redgrave, Sheila Sim, Denholm Elliott and Alexander Knox. A military aircraft's fate may or may not depend on a prophetic nightmare.

2.50 Invasion FILM OF THE DAY 1966. Fantasy. Director: Alan Bridges. Stars Edward Judd, Yoko Tani & Valerie Gearon. An English army unit come up against strange beings from another planet who have landed on earth.

11.00 Three Came Home 1950. True story of a woman imprisoned in several Japanese war camps. She struggles to protect her young son. Stars Claudette Colbert.

Wednesday 16 May

6.30am Crow Hollow 1952. Drama. Directed by Michael McCarthy. Starring Natasha Parry & Donald Houston. In a spooky mansion, one of three sinister spinsters tries to poison her nephew's wife to steal a large inheritance.

Friday 18 May

6.30am Impulse 1955. Drama. Directed by Charles De la Tour & Cy Endfield. Stars Arthur Kennedy, Constance Smith & Joy Shelton. A Night club singer tricks an estate agent into thinking he killed a jewel thief.

8.10 My Brother Jonathan 1948. Drama. Director: Harold French. Stars Dulcie Gray, Michael Dennison & Ronald Howard. Jonathan's ambition was to become a surgeon & marry Edie. But Edie loves his brother, who she intends to wed.

10.10 Lady Of Deceit 1947. Crime Drama. A calculating divorcee risks all by getting involved with a hot-headed murderer. Stars Claire Trevor and Lawrence Tierney. Directed by Robert Wise.

FILM OF THE DAY 12.00pm Henry V 1944. Drama. Director: Laurence Olivier. Stars Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks & Renee Asherson. The young King Henry V embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.

2.40 The Gentle Sex 1943. Comedy. Directed by Leslie Howard. Stars Joan Gates, Jean Gillie, Lilli Palmer, Rosamund John & Joan Greenwood. During WW2, seven women find themselves in the Auxiliary Territorial Services.

5.30 Brats 1930. Comedy. Director: James Parrott. Stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Laurel and Hardy play dual roles as little brats who keep them from enjoying their evening of games.

11.25 Only Two Can Play 1962. Comedy. Director: Sidney Gilliat. Stars Peter Sellers, Mai Zetterling, Virginia Maskell & Kenneth Griffith. John spends his time daydreaming of illicit affairs with attractive women.

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Sunday 20 May

6.00am Not So Dusty 1956. Comedy directed by Maclean Rogers. Two dustmen (Bill Owen and Leslie Dwyer) come into possession of a valuable book but the donor's sister wants it back. Also starring Joy Nichols.

8.05 Enchantment 1948. Drama. Director: Irving Reis. Stars David Niven, Farley Granger, Evelyn Keyes & Teresa Wright. An American ambulance driver stationed in London visits her reclusive grand-uncle.

11.15 Interrupted Journey 1949. Thriller. Director: Daniel Birt. Stars Valerie Hobson, Richard Todd, Christine Norden & Tom Walls. John's wife appears to have been shot after finding her body in the wreckage of a train crash.

12.55pm Hell in the Pacific 1968. Adventure. Starring Lee Marvin and Toshiro Mifune. During World War II, an American pilot and a Japanese navy captain are deserted on an island in the Pacific Ocean.

7.50 Marilyn 1953. Crime drama directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Maxwell Reed and Sandra Dorne. The wife of the garage owner is caught with the mechanic, when he is accidentally killed and a cover up begins.

FILM OF THE DAY 3.10 Duel in the Sun 1946. Western. Directed by King Vidor and starring Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotten. When her father is hanged, the beautiful Pearl Chavez goes to live with distant relatives in Texas.

9.10 Penny Serenade 1941. Drama. Director: George Stevens. Stars Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi & Edgar Buchanan. A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy.

10.10 Kotch 1971. Comedy, Drama. Directed by Jack Lemmon. Stars Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon & Deborah Winters. To avoid settling in a nursing home, a retired salesman, is obliged to leave his son's family.

11.40 13 East Street 1952. Drama. Directed by Robert Baker. Starring Patrick Holt, Dora Bryan & Michael Balfour. A detective poses as an escaped convict to catch a gang of warehouse robbers.

Monday 21 May

6.30am The Woman For Joe 1955. Drama. Director: George More O'Ferrall. Stars Diane Cilento, George Baker, Jimmy Karoubi & David Kossoff. A sideshow owner and his main attraction, fall in love with the same woman.

12.50pm Summertime FILM OF THE DAY 1955. Drama. Jane (Katharine Hepburn) finally makes her dream trip to Venice but has no one to share the beautiful city with, until...

Directed by David Lean.

8.20 The Butler's Dilemma 1943. Comedy. Directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. Stars Richard Hearne, Ronald Shiner & Hermione Gingold. In debt to gamblers, Rodney (Richard Hearne) agrees to pass as a butler at a gambling party.

2.45 The Million Pound Note 1954. Comedy. Director: Ronald Neame. Stars Gregory Peck, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ronald Squire & Joyce Grenfell. Two wealthy brothers loan a penniless man 1 million pounds, in the form of one note.

11.00 Deadfall 1968. Drama. Director: Bryan Forbes. Stars Michael Caine, Giovanna Ralli, Eric Portman & Nanette Newman. A Cat Burglar checks himself into a Spanish sanatorium for alcoholics under a false pretence.

Thursday 17 May

6.30am Date With Disaster 1957. Crime drama directed by Charles Saunders and starring Tom Drake, William Hartnell and Shirely Eaton. One of the two owners of a Car Business plans to embezzle the company's funds.

7.45 Thunder In The City 1937. Comedy. Stars Edward G. Robinson, Nigel Bruce, Constance Collier & Ralph Richardson. A visiting American engages in a bold business promotion, the likes of which the British have never seen.

9.25 To Paris With Love 1955. Comedy. Director: Robert Hamer. Stars Alec Guinness, Vernon Gray & Odile Versois. A Widow sends his 20 year-old son to Paris after deciding it is time to introduce him to the opposite sex.

11.00 Death Goes To School 1953. Crime drama with Barbara Murray and Gordon Jackson in the lead role. A rare, old British mystery surrounding a strangulation at a school that needs Scotland Yard to investigate.

12.15pm Paul Temple's Triumph FILM OF THE DAY 1950. Nettlefold Films production directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley & Dinah Sheridan. Paul Temple is on the hunt for a kidnapped scientist who's invented a secret formula.

2.00 Reach For The Sky 1956. War drama. Directed by Lewis Gilbert and stars Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow and Lyndon Brook. This is the true story of Douglas Bader, who loses his legs but returns to flight during WW2.

11.15 Compulsion 1959. Crime. Director: Richard Fleischer. Stars Orson Welles, Dean Stockwell, Bradford Dillman & Diane Varsi. Two students murder a boy in a philosophical exercise to commit the flawless crime.

9.50 The Intelligence Men 1965. Comedy. Director: Robert Asher. Stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, William Franklyn & April Olrich. A humble coffee shop manager is forced into the world of spies in swinging London.

Henry V

Saturday 19 May

6.00am Stormy Crossing 1958. Drama directed by CM Pennington-Richards. Stars John Ireland, Derek Bond & Joy Webster. A story of a fateful cross channel swim. Great shots of Dover in the 50s.

7.55 Man In The Moon 1960. Comedy. Directed by Basil Dearden and starring Kenneth More, Shirley Anne Field and Michael Hordern. Scientists are looking for the perfect man to send to the moon.

11.45 Custer of the West FILM OF THE DAY 1968. Western. Directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Robert Shaw, Mary Ure and Ty Hardin. The story of U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer, a flamboyant hero of the Civil War. 2.40pm Innocent Sinners 1958. Drama. Directed by Philip Leacock. Stars Flora Robson, June Archer, David Kossoff & Christopher Hey. A girl finds expression of her sensitive side by creating a garden.

11.00 The Plough & The Stars 1936. Drama. Starring Barbara Stanwyck. Nora attempts to lead a quiet life away from the political chaos of the Easter Rebellion that has engulfed Ireland and her home city. Directed by John Ford.

11.00 Cone of Silence 1960. Drama. Director: Charles Frend. Stars Michael Craig, Peter Cushing & Bernard Lee. A veteran pilot faces a court inquiry after a jet airliner crashes. His daughter fights to clear his name.

12.50pm Custer of the West 1968. Western. Directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Robert Shaw, Mary Ure and Ty Hardin. The story of U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer, a flamboyant hero of the Civil War. 3.50 The Night My Number Came Up 1955. Mystery. Directed by Leslie Norman and starring Michael Redgrave, Sheila Sim, Denholm Elliott and Alexander Knox. A military aircraft's fate may or may not depend on a prophetic nightmare.

11.30 Straw Dogs FILM OF THE DAY 1971. Thriller. Directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring Dustin Hoffman, Susan George and Peter Vaughan. An American and his English wife come to England and face increasingly vicious local harassment.

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6.00am Ensign O'Toole 6.30 FILM: Crow Hollow 1952. Drama.

7.50 FILM: Marilyn 1953. Crime drama.

9.10 FILM: Penny Serenade 1941. Drama.

11.30 Glimpses: Our Holiday in 1964 Devon and Cornwall.

11.40 FILM: 13 East Street 1952. Drama.

12.50pm FILM: Summertime 1955. Drama.

2.45 FILM: The Million Pound Note 1954.

Comedy.

4.30 The Detectives Pandora's Box. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) leads a squad of brave and tough detectives tackling crime.

5.30 Glimpses: Lancashire Home of Industry.

5.45 Messages from the Sea A song cycle for soprano, baritone, harp and piano. They are settings of four poignant and moving letters and notes from a lost era found in bottles.

6.00 Latest News 6.30 Democracy Now! Politics and discussion from the USA. 7.00 Extra Time An interesting, insightful and humourous look at the latest news in the world of football.

7.30 Football Heroes A chance to relive the careers of some of the biggest icons of football from the last 15 years.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 Democracy Now! Politics and discussion from the USA. 9.00 Beyond The Rainbow Buckle your seatbelts as Sophie Cook presents conversation, music and guests galore.

There's also LGBT politics from the US and beyond, and Sophie's Browser History.

9.30 Queer Say Andrew Kay's look at LGBT news and media from around the world with the help of his studio guest.

10.00 Under The Radar Music from Bowie, Iggy Pop, The Doctors and Nina Hagan.

10.30 Under The Radar Music from Jefferson Airplane, Love, Country Joe and the Fish, Buffalo Springfield, and Neil Young.

11.00 FILM: Deadfall 1968. Drama.

1.30am FILM: Seance On A Wet Afternoon 1964. Thriller.

6.00am Ensign O'Toole 6.30 FILM: Date With Disaster 1957. Crime.

7.45 FILM: Thunder In The City 1937. Comedy.

9.25 FILM: To Paris With Love 1955. Comedy.

11.00 FILM: Death Goes To School 1953. Crime drama.

12.15pm FILM: Paul Temple's Triumph 1950.

Crime drama.

1.50 Glimpses: 1950s A River Trip Along the River Ant. 2.00 FILM: Reach For The Sky 1956. War drama.

4.30 The Detectives Jagged Edge. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) leads a squad of brave and tough detectives tackling crime.

5.30 Glimpses: London Airport 5.55 Guy Lloyd's 2-Minute Telly Show

6.00am Ensign O'Toole 6.30 FILM: Impulse 1955. Drama.

8.10 FILM: My Brother Jonathan 1948. Drama.

10.10 FILM: Lady Of Deceit 1947. Crime drama.

12.00pm FILM: Henry V 1944. Drama.

2.40 FILM: The Gentle Sex 1943. Comedy.

4.30 The Detectives The Outsider. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) leads a squad of brave and tough detectives tackling crime.

Also Stars: Tige Andrews, Russell Thorson, Adam West 5.30 FILM: Brats 1930. Comedy. Director: James Parrott. Stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Laurel and Hardy play dual roles as little brats who keep them from enjoying their evening of games.

5.55 Guy Lloyd's 2-Minute Telly Show

6.00 Latest News 6.30 The Vote The People's Republic of Brighton and Hove Takeover. An isle of sanity in a sea of blue.

7.00 Adrenalize High-powered thrills and spills from the world of extreme sports.

7.30 Adrenalize High-powered thrills and spills from the world of extreme sports.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 Digital Nation The best of Local TV from across the UK. Featuring the stories you may not normally see, whether quirky, comic or hard-hitting, prepare to learn more from our local TV channels.

9.00 AK Souffle Andrew Kay introduces special guests in this LGBT-focused chat show.

9.30 AK Souffle Andrew Kay introduces special guests in this LGBT-focused chat show.

10.00 Under The Radar Paul and Jeff host a post-punk special with Wire, Magazine, The Fall, Gang of Four, and Swell Maps.

10.30 Under The Radar Paul and Jeff look at who sampled whom with music by James Brown, Billy Cobham, Alka Yagnik.

11.00 Nostalgia 77 Short film.

11.15 FILM: Compulsion 1959. Crime.

1.15am FILM: Robbery Under Arms 1957.

Action.

6.00 Latest News 6.30 The Vote Guests from the world of politics discuss local and national issues.

7.00 Under The Radar Paul and Jeff show videos from Babymetal, Band-Maid, Ladybaby, and Doll$Boxx.

7.30 Brighton Album Chart Show Probably the coolest music video chart on telly. Anthea Clarke introduces a top 10 countdown of the best selling albums in Brighton.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 Under The Radar When Funk Is A Bit Punk. Paul and Jeff introduce Nucomme, Black Merda, JC Brook, and Aaron Neville.

9.00 Tales From The Margins Professor Rainer Schulze presents a series of films looking at issues affecting LGBT+ people around the world.

10.00 Charlie's Letters Drama based on the experiences of director Elliott Hasler's greatgrandfather during World War Two - and the family eagerly waiting for news back home.

11.25 FILM: Only Two Can Play 1962. Comedy.

Director: Sidney Gilliat. Stars Peter Sellers, Mai Zetterling, Virginia Maskell & Kenneth Griffith.

1.35am FILM: Black Widow 1954. Mystery.

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Sunday 20

Monday 21

6.00am FILM: Stormy Crossing 1958. Drama.

7.25 Hawkeye & the Last of the Mohicans False Witness. 1957. Directed by Sam Newfield. Stars John Hart, Lon Chaney Jr & Rodney Bunker. Army payroll messengers are found dead, murdered by a gang of bandits.

7.55 FILM: Man In The Moon 1960. Comedy.

10.00 The Big Valley Legend of a General Part II. 1966. Heath constructs a plan to break out of prison but is betrayed.

11.00 FILM: Cone of Silence 1960. Drama.

12.50pm FILM: Custer of the West 1968.

Western.

3.50 FILM:The Night My Number Came Up 1955. Mystery.

5.50 Guy Lloyd's 2-Minute Telly Show 5.55 Guy Lloyd's 2-Minute Telly Show

6.00am FILM: Not So Dusty 1956. Comedy.

7.35 Hawkeye & the Last of the Mohicans Powder Keg. 1957. Directed by Sam Newfield.

Stars John Hart, Lon Chaney Jr & Bill Walker.

Fur trader McKenzie initiates a war between the Hurons and the nearby settlement.

8.05 FILM: Enchantment 1948. Drama.

10.00 The Big Valley Caesar's Wife. 1966.

Directed by Virgil W. Vogel. Stars Richard Long, Peter Breck & Lee Majors. A neighbour's second wife is more romantically interested in her stepson than her husband.

11.00 Salisbury Hall The Ghost Of Nell Gwyn.

11.15 FILM: Interrupted Journey 1949. Thriller.

12.55pm FILM: Hell in the Pacific 1968.

Adventure.

3.10 FILM: Duel in the Sun 1946. Western.

6.00am Ensign O'Toole 6.30 FILM: The Woman For Joe 1955. Drama.

8.20 FILM: The Butler's Dilemma 1943.

Comedy.

9.50 FILM: The Intelligence Men 1965.

Comedy.

11.45 FILM: Custer of the West 1968. Western.

2.40pm FILM: Innocent Sinners 1958. Drama.

4.30 The Detectives Walk A Crooked Line.

Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) leads a squad of brave and tough detectives tackling crime. Also Stars: Tige Andrews, Russell Thorson, Adam West.

5.30 Under The Radar Paul and Jeff present videos by PiL, Humble Pie, Blodwyn Pig, Motorhead, Deep Purple.

6.00 Latest News 6.30 DJ Box Get to know the world of DJing and dance music, as DJ Box showcases upand-coming dance music talent from the UK and Europe. Featuring Dyplex and DJ Dyer.

7.00 Football Heroes A chance to relive the careers of some of the biggest icons of football from the last 15 years.

7.30 Football Heroes A chance to relive the careers of some of the biggest icons of football from the last 15 years.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 The Baba Brinkman Show Special series featuring the Canadian rapper, best known for his Peer Reviewed Rap that fuses the music with literature, theatre, and science.

9.00 Queer Say Andrew Kay's look at LGBT news and media from around the world with the help of his studio guest.

9.30 Queer Say Andrew Kay's look at LGBT news and media from around the world with the help of his studio guest.

10.00 Nostalgia 77 Short film.

10.15 FILM: The Call Short film.

10.25 FILM: Straw Dogs 1971. Thriller.

12.55am FILM: D.O.A. 1988. Thriller.

6.00 Latest News 6.30 Family, Faith And Fun Sarah Hopwood presents the happiness debate, a show looking at a different emotion every week and how it relates to family life, the Christian faith, and a sense of fun.

7.00 British Wrestling Weekly All the latest happenings from the British Wrestling Coalition, keeping you up to date with all the high impact action from the UK's premier wrestling brand, New Generation Wrestling.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 Brighton Album Chart Show Probably the coolest music video chart on telly. Anthea Clarke introduces a top 10 countdown of the best selling albums in Brighton.

9.00 AK Souffle Andrew Kay introduces special guests in this LGBT-focused chat show.

9.30 AK Souffle Andrew Kay introduces special guests in this LGBT-focused chat show.

10.00 The Call Short film.

10.10 FILM: Kotch 1971. Comedy, Drama.

12.25am FILM: Deadfall 1968. Drama.

6.00 Latest News 6.30 The Vote Guests from the world of politics discuss local and national issues.

7.00 Adrenalize High-powered thrills and spills from the world of extreme sports.

7.30 Adrenalize High-powered thrills and spills from the world of extreme sports.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 Brighton Lights Jamie Walker presents a roundup of the week's must-see events in Brighton, Hove and beyond.

9.00 Tales From The Margins Extra Professor Rainer Schulze presents a series of films looking at issues affecting LGBT+ people around the world.

10.00 Adrenalize High-powered thrills and spills from the world of extreme sports.

10.30 Adrenalize High-powered thrills and spills from the world of extreme sports.

11.00 FILM: The Plough & The Stars 1936.

Drama.

12.25am FILM: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 1970. Drama.

Tuesday 15 6.00am Ensign O'Toole 6.30 FILM: Narrowing Circle 1955. Crime drama.

7.50 FILM: Pardon Us 1931. Comedy.

9.20 Glimpses: Wool To Clothing in 1947 9.30 FILM: Robbery Under Arms 1957. Action.

11.30 FILM: The Blue Parrot 1954. Crime drama.

12.50pm FILM: The Night My Number Came Up 1955. Mystery.

14.50 FILM: Invasion 1966. Fantasy.

4.30 The Detectives Night On The Town.

Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) leads a squad of brave and tough detectives tackling crime.

5.30 Glimpses: Air Enterprises The Flying Boats 5.55 Guy Lloyd's 2-Minute Telly Show 6.00 Latest News 6.30 The Vote Guests from the world of politics discuss local and national issues.

7.00 Football Weekly The team looks back at the week's football with the help of some special guests.

7.30 Football Fanatics More nostalgic football stories looking at the absolute legends of the game.

8.00 Latest News 8.30 Under The Radar When Funk Is A Bit Punk. Paul and Jeff introduce Nucomme, Black Merda, JC Brook, and Aaron Neville.

9.00 AK Souffle Andrew Kay introduces special guests in this LGBT-focused chat show.

9.30 Queer Say Andrew Kay's look at LGBT news and media from around the world with the help of his studio guest.

10.00 The Vote Guests from the world of politics discuss local and national issues.

10.30 Football Fanatics More nostalgic football stories looking at the absolute legends of the game.

11.00 FILM: Three Came Home 1950. True story of a woman imprisoned in several Japanese war camps.

1.05am FILM: The Beauty Jungle 1964.

Comedy.

Under The Radar

Beyond The Rainbow

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oyal wedding fever is taking over our tellies this week, as St George flags get confused flying high without a glimpse of international football on the telly.

After teaser stings on Sky’s channels, and much kerfuffle in the tabloids as who is and isn’t invited to this Royal event, finally it’s here. And very much in the style of Prince Harry and his betrothed Meghan Markle, it’s gone against orthodox convention and is happening on a Saturday – no day off work! But also plenty of other things to do on a sunny weekend day if it’s just not your bag (especially if you happen to live in the middle of somewhere that’s having a Festival, Fringe and Great Escape!).

If you do want to watch proceedings from start to finish it’s all there on the Beeb for five majestic hours. If you want to pretend that you have, there’s highlights of the wedding on BBC2 in the evening. Always good to have a cheat sheet.

If you want to send the whole thing up in glorious British

“ It’s gone against orthodox

convention and is happening on a Saturday – no day off work! ” satirical style then ignore the main event and treat yourself to Tuesday night’s The Windsors Royal Wedding, starring Kathryn Drysdale and Richard Goulding as the happy couple – a full hour of Harry Enfield, Paul Kaye, Haydn Gwynne et al stuffing the stuffed shirt of formality. Well, Channel 4 would wouldn’t it? This is, after all, the home of The Alternative Queens Speech every Christmas.

And if you’re more interested in looking at twentieth century history presented in a movie­star­studded dramatisation (rather than a television­star making present day history) take note of A Very English Scandal. Written by Russell T Davies, starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, it is the telling of the scandal that rocked Britain in the 1960s, when homosexuality was illegal and ambitious politician Jeremy Thorpe embarked upon an affair young stable hand Norman Scott.

With this calibre of history, cast, and writer – you know it makes sense to tune in.

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The Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Saturday, BBC1, 9am – 2pm The Royal Wedding: Highlights Of The Day, Saturday, BBC2, 7pm The Windsors Royal Wedding, Tuesday, Channel 4, 9pm A Very English Scandal, Sunday, BBC1, 9pm

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sst! Think you know all about the history of Brighton & Hove?

So, you’ve gone on the Ghost Walk, taken the Notorious Women walking tour, and took a guided walk around the Royal Pavilion when the family were visiting. But there’s more...

This month LatestTV started filming the brand new local history quiz series Our Town, packed full of facts big and small, and with more than a few revelations sprung on the guests. As the city the Prince Regent chose as his party­base, you know absolutely anything could turn up.

The format is simple: Andy Garth – proprietor of Brighton & Hove Stuff on Western Road, keeper of the Argus Archives (dating back from the 1920s) and regular Latest columnist steps up as host of the proceedings. A regular mine of Brighton & Hove anecdotes, stories and fun facts, he’ll be keeping the players on their toes!

“ As the city the Prince Regent chose

as his party­base, you know absolutely anything could turn up ” Andy is joined by four different guests for each show, each of which bring an item from the city’s past with them – which could be anything from a piece of Madeira Terrace to a classic joke of Max Miller’s. Points are given for being informative, funny, macabre or just plain captivating about our town's quaint and murky past.

Expect short films having a nosey around the likes of the back passageways of the Clocktower, the Aquarium and inside Kemptown Tunnel, as well as newspaper headlines uncovering scandals and the downright absurd. Plus the family histories of the guests come under scrutiny too – Our Town is not afraid to get extremely up close and personal.

Keep an eye out in our LatestTV listings in June for the first episode of Our Town, and the inside scoop on forgotten buildings, bygone sayings, and what might have surprisingly endured.

Kindly supported by Age UK Project Brighton.