Tag Archives: tv
Eggheads beaten!
As I’m in not doubt you’re now aware, the Cartoonists team, captained by yours truly swept to victory in our recent TV quiz bout, smashing the Eggheads with what Kevin Ashman described as “the most comprehensive defeat we’ve ever had”!
I’ve written a full report over at the Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation’s blog Bloghorn, (link has moved) and you can see the episode in question on the BBC iPlayer here*. (more…)
Eggheads reminder…
As mentioned previously I recently (er, back in January) recorded an episode of the TV quiz […]
Eggheads update…
As I may have alluded to in another post earlier this year, in February I participated in an episode of the BBC quiz Eggheads, as captain of the Cartoonists team. Well, we’ve finally been given a broadcast date – Tuesday 13th October. That’s right, only three months away… and of course, I still can’t tell you how we did. (more…)
10 Years of Learning to Draw
It occured to me the other day that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of my book Learn to Draw Caricatures (which is still available and was recently reissued with a new cover). Around the time it came out, I did a couple of interviews in the local media. In January of 1999, shortly after the book was published I appeared on the Central TV arts programme called Premieré, which was a nerve-racking experience. Looking back now, it’s clear I’ve the perfect face for radio (but sadly, not the voice), although that sunset was lovely. (more…)
