Simon Amstell Interview

T4 interview by Miquita Oliver and Nick Grimshaw.

Miquita and Simon were presenters of Channel 4 music show Popworld from 2000 to 2006.

Simon is so cool and cute!

Chris Colfer on Conan

Emmerdale producer passed away

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Gavin Blyth passes away
It is with great sadness we announce that Emmerdale's series producer Gavin Blyth has passed away after a short illness. He was aged 41.

An Emmerdale spokesperson says: "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this terrible time. He will be greatly missed by us all. Gavin leaves his wife Suzy and children Tom, 15, Anya, 11 and Carter, aged 1."

The shocking news comes at a time of prosperity and growth in Emmerdale's history, as Gavin steered the show in new and exciting directions. He has overseen hugely popular recent storylines such as Mark Wylde's murder and Aaron Livesey's struggle with his sexuality, as well as introduced new families such as the Bartons and the Sharmas.

Steve November, executive producer, says: "Gavin has made an immense contribution to Emmerdale since taking over as series producer in January 2009 and during many hugely successful years at ITV. As a friend and colleague he will be missed an incredible amount by us all."

Gavin will be sorely missed by the cast, crew and fans alike. He has become a hugely popular producer since taking over the Emmerdale helm in January 2009. But his tenure at the country soap was merely the latest in a long line of achievements working for ITV.

Previously he worked on Coronation Street as a story associate then assistant producer. But he started in the world of soap on Emmerdale - working as a senior publicist before becoming a script editor.

"It is a very sad day for everyone at Emmerdale," says Steve November. "Our thoughts are with Gavin's family and those closest to him at this difficult time."

An article from TV Guide

Exclusive: White Collar's Matt Bomer Calls for Religious Tolerance in New PSA
Nov 23, 2010 08:11 PM ET by Kate Stanhope
Matt Bomer

As the slogan goes, characters are welcome at USA Network. Now, the cable outlet is taking that sentiment one step further with its "Characters Unite" series of PSAs.

In the campaign's latest video, White Collar star Matt Bomer takes a stand against religious intolerance. "While we can disagree about the past and we can argue about the future, we're all here now, together," Bomer says.

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Besides the new PSAs, USA Network has launched a "Characters Unite" website to encourage others to "stand against intolerance, prejudice, discrimination and hate, and to promote greater understanding and acceptance." USA will donate $1 to nonprofit partners, including the Anti-Defamation League and the Children's Defense Fund, for every individual pledge made until Dec. 24.

Watch Bomer's full PSA:

Simon Amstell Interview BBC Breakfast 2010

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An amazing 14-year-old boy, Graeme Taylor

Wow.