Home Entertainment News & Reviews

SCOTTISH stand-up star Frankie Boyle arrives at the Victoria Hall in Hanley on Friday.

The quick-witted comic is well known for his morbid sense of humour which plays on negative views of society, celebrities and politicians. Read

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio crafts another masterpiece

Leonardo DiCaprio is back on the big screen in terrorist thriller Body Of Lies, released on Friday November 21. The Oscar-nominated actor explains what appealed to him about the role of the Middle East-based CIA agent and his thoughts on the new US president. Read

Doddy is back to delight

LYCEUM favourite Ken Dodd returns yet again to the Crewe theatre for another dose of rib-tickling mayhem next week. Read

Edward Norton

Edward Norton has Pride and Glory

Edward Norton is back on the big screen in Pride And Glory, released in cinemas on Friday November 7. The actor reveals why he wanted to take on the role in the cop drama and how it is a comment on the world today. Read

Tony Christie shows the way to Sheffield

Veteran singer Tony Christie releases new album Made In Sheffield, a collaboration with Richard Hawley, on Monday November 10. He discusses his love for his hometown and tells us why he believes this is his finest album yet. Read

Martin Shaw interview - It's a Shaw thing

Martin Shaw is likely to be biting his nails in apprehension when his new show, Apparitions, debuts on BBC One. Read

Film review - Oliver Stone's W.

OLIVER Stone directing a film about the early years of George W Bush’s presidency? Read

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig's word is his bond

Daniel Craig returns to the silver screen as 007 in the latest James Bond adventure Quantum Of Solace, released on Friday October 31. The actor reveals why he loves playing the secret agent and how he deals with the pressure of playing the iconic action hero. Read

Hail to the Kaiser Chiefs

Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs have a new album, Off With Their Heads, out now and a tour scheduled for the New Year. Frontman Ricky Wilson chats about life in the band, recording with producer Mark Ronson and what it's like performing to thousands of people. Read

Nothing fishy about Matt Dawson

Rugby star Matt Dawson teams up with chef Mitch Tonks in Mitch And Matt's Big Fish, on UKTV Food from Monday November 3. The Celebrity Masterchef winner explains how he overcame seasickness to go fishing on a trawler and shares his favourite fish supper. Read

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Quantum of Solace

Film review - James Bond, Quantum of Solace

Agent James Bond, 007, returns all guns blazing in Quantum of Solace, the action-packed follow-up to Casino Royale, set in the immediate aftermath of the blockbusting 2006 film. Read

Highways chief is to take environment role

KEY MAN: Work on setting up the new Cheshire West Council – which will incorporate Vale Royal – has taken another key step with the appointment of the director of environment. Steve Kent, left, the county’s current highways chief, will lead on waste management and street scene, highways and transportation and development control. Cllr Neil Ritchie said “Steve’s got an impressive portfolio and will play a key strategic role in taking the new authority forward.” Read

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais tries his hand at romance

Ricky Gervais may have made the successful transition from Slough to Hollywood, but you won't catch him losing his head over fame and fortune. As he makes his first lead debut in Ghost Town, out in UK cinemas on Friday October 24, the British funnyman reveals why he plans to stay grounded. Read

It's not all glitz for Goldfrapp

Goldfrapp began their UK tour in Cambridge on Thursday, October 23. We talk to Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory about their music, working relationship and the ups and downs of life on the road. Read

Jaime Winston is dead set on success

Jaime Winston stars in Dead Set, a six-part zombie horror series set in the Big Brother house. She tells us about the show, which can be seen on E4 from Monday October 27, and reveals what it was like working with co-star Davina McCall. Read

Feeder go back to the future

Feeder is one of those bands who’ve gone about their business with the minimum of fuss since making their debut 11 years ago. Read

Skinless Finger aim to funk up gig with original sound

AFTER a four-week break from gigs, the Banned in Northwich music night returns to Winnington Rec with a three-band line-up on Friday. Read

Keane on a fresh start

Sussex trio Keane have just released their third album, Perfect Symmetry. We talk to singer Tom Chaplin and drummer Richard Hughes about the album, already hailed by critics to be their best. They also tell us about recording in Berlin, and why the band feel they've had a fresh start after Tom's drink and drug addictions. Read

Zac Efron

A fairytale ending for High School stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens

High School Musical 3 has already smashed box office booking records in the UK, well ahead of its nationwide release on Wednesday October 22. We talk to the film's biggest stars, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, about how they keep their feet on the ground and filming their first kiss. Read

Richard Armitage joins the secret world of Spooks

Richard Armitage leaves Sherwood behind to join the cast of Spooks, which is returning to BBC One soon (date TBC). He talks about his arrival in the spy drama, his character Lucas North, and why he feels ready for this leading role. Read

Explore Entertainment

Chester & Cheshire film, cinema and TV

Buy A Photo

Photosales

Mid Cheshire Chronicle Photosales

Click here to purchase images from the Mid Cheshire Chronicle. Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.