tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008-09-17:/gradsclub//11 2008-12-01T14:59:44Z A selection of contributors, who have all recently graduated from CDS courses, share experiences on their entry into the performing arts industry Movable Type 4.21-en tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2354 2008-12-01T14:30:00Z 2008-12-01T14:59:44Z

This week I had the misfortune of staying in what I must deem to be The Worst Hostel in Britain. For £5 a night in central London I had little right to complain, but for my £5 I would like to feel safer and warmer...

April Lydon <p>This week I had the misfortune of staying in what I must deem to be The Worst Hostel in Britain. For £5 a night in central London I had little right to complain, but for my £5 I would like to feel safer and warmer than I would on the streets of London, and preferably a little cleaner too. I must stress at this point that this was by no means my first hostel experience, nor am I fussy about cleanliness, noise, or who I share a room with&#8230; But when it&#8217;s a bring-your-own-toilet-roll affair and you are forced to escape to your ice box of a room (with mushrooms growing on the walls) in order to escape from the drug addict down the hall, I tend to begin to reconsider choosing to repeat the booking on my next visit!</p> <p>Yet despite these serious causes for concern, I had a fantastic (cheap!) week in London&#8230;</p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/12/the-unpredictable-life-of-an-actor/">Continue reading 'The Unpredictable Life of an Actor' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/12/the-unpredictable-life-of-an-actor/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/GATTQZeCMHADsHoNao2hH9V6TJM/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/GATTQZeCMHADsHoNao2hH9V6TJM/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/st2KulanXyQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/12/the-unpredictable-life-of-an-actor/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2349 2008-11-28T14:05:41Z 2008-11-28T14:06:33Z

Don't worry folks this is not a mix up with one of those well known dating websites, but a musing on how one's personal life can effect your acting career... On my recent exploits gadding about on student films, I worked with a couple of...

Sarah Don't worry folks this is not a mix up with one of those well known dating websites, but a musing on how one's personal life can effect your acting career...<br /> <br /> On my recent exploits gadding about on student films, I worked with a couple of actors who were quite surprising. Not in their acting style or approach to film making, but their age. I consider doing 'expenses only' films a viable option for a recent graduate looking for experience, or material for a showreel, especially when the location is only 20 minutes away by train. Yet one of the actors had driven for over three hours and was only taking part in a 5 minute film! Another had travelled for over two hours and when I discovered she was 30, I was more than a little surprised. Now I am in no way insinuating that being 30 is 'over the hill' but in terms of doing 'expenses only' films, surely there must come a point where enough is enough? I think if I was doing an 'expenses only' film when I was 30, I would have reconsider my career path and reassess if what I was aiming for was actually achievable. However, by the time I'm 30, I would have been in the business for nine years and so I think that kind of evaluation would be justified. On the other hand I am aware that actors can graduate at any age, or if you are trying to break into the industry later in life, then obviously the need for experience would validate an unpaid role. <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/young-carefree-and-single/">Continue reading 'Young, Carefree and Single!' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/young-carefree-and-single/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/E9zLzZJnuWcWeStnyvvP5B7Y5oI/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/E9zLzZJnuWcWeStnyvvP5B7Y5oI/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/D-sTm1LnyiI" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/young-carefree-and-single/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2341 2008-11-27T09:13:00Z 2008-11-27T09:14:12Z

This week I turned down an acting job. It was a tough decision I was quite reluctant to make but if I had accepted I would have trundled into the new year with money worries rather than high spirits and new hope for the future...

Anneka Harry This week I turned down an acting job. It was a tough decision I was quite reluctant to make but if I had accepted I would have trundled into the new year with money worries rather than high spirits and new hope for the future of my career. The company that offered the job made it very clear beforehand that the pay was below Equity minimum but I felt I should audition for the production all the same, if not just for the experience. There was also a part of me that didn't want to think about the financial implications and hoped the money fairy might visit me overnight...<br /><br />People have said they believe my decision to have been 'brave' having witnessed my obsessive and dedicated job hunt. Although it did take a lot to actually say 'no thank you', I don't think courage has much to do with it. As we are our own businesses, my decision simply saved my business from sinking before it's even set sail. If it was a show and a part I felt really passionate about it might have been a different, more difficult story. I am not a fan of walking-ego-actors who only have sights set on The National and wouldn't have even considered the show I was offered. I will do what I can do, when I can do it and if I don't think it detrimental. Rome wasn't built in a day and all that.<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/beggars-can-be-choosers/">Continue reading 'Beggars can be choosers' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/beggars-can-be-choosers/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/7CWGQsSx0diU-9eh1WBnCKWji_w/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/7CWGQsSx0diU-9eh1WBnCKWji_w/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/Vm68r9CmCTs" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/beggars-can-be-choosers/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2334 2008-11-25T15:10:03Z 2008-11-25T15:10:56Z

Hello World!I hope everyone is fine and getting excited about the festive season beginning a month today and obviously the birth of that guy who wore alot of white. But I'm guessing you're thinking more about the random title of this blog... and so you...

Brennan Reece Hello World!<br /><br />I hope everyone is fine and getting excited about the festive season beginning a month today and obviously the birth of that guy who wore alot of white. But I'm guessing you're thinking more about the random title of this blog... and so you should. <br />But don't worry Tony B hasn't been living it up in LA ordering ladies of the night Angus Deayton style. I just thought as last week's new look Stage was all about the joys of light entertainment, I would mix it up with concentrating on the darker side of entertainment in this joyous, caring, credit crunch fighting industry we all deeply love (said through gritted teeth).<br /><br />Now I do love a bit of light entertainment, Siegfried and Roy's act never hurt anyone did it. Oh it did? Well moving on, Cannon and Ball are harmless! But I seem to be drawn to the darker side of things when it comes to entertainment, and oh how there is alot of it around! Whether it is good is the question though. What makes a dark piece of theatre, a shocking film or a tv show which challenges you in that way good?<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/sex-drugs-and-tony-blair/">Continue reading 'Sex, drugs and Tony Blair!' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/sex-drugs-and-tony-blair/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/3MS9mFwIekZl-AUO-B8n7Gt3L_I/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/3MS9mFwIekZl-AUO-B8n7Gt3L_I/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/zEIYjHB-gmg" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/sex-drugs-and-tony-blair/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2324 2008-11-24T10:46:53Z 2008-11-24T10:47:21Z

By conducting an interview before watching audition pieces, many theatre companies have proved that my personality and experience on paper are just as important to them as how suitable I am for the part. However, on occasion it may be that a company is merely...

April Lydon <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">By conducting an interview before watching audition pieces, many theatre companies have proved that my personality and experience on paper are just as important to them as how suitable I am for the part. However, on occasion it may be that a company is merely conducting an interview in order to establish their superiority over you and to make it clear from the beginning that no actor "still" at the stage of applying for TIE work is going to be good enough for the project. In an ideal world, we would all like to believe that the casting directors are on our side... But unfortunately, this is not always the case.<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';" lang="EN-US"><font style="font-size: 1.25em;"><tt><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br /></span></tt><tt><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"></span></tt></font></span></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/beware-the-pretentious-tie-director/">Continue reading 'Beware the pretentious TIE director' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/beware-the-pretentious-tie-director/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/8l41KmSqRmzSbUzrKGmHQf5djhM/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/8l41KmSqRmzSbUzrKGmHQf5djhM/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/mJ0vSHKNtkI" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/beware-the-pretentious-tie-director/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2323 2008-11-21T17:11:36Z 2008-11-21T17:12:22Z

Ever wondered if the state of your bedroom reflects the state of your life? In my case, I think it is a perfect comparison - disorganised, messy and filled with random objects. There is the occasional nod towards order and a good intention; a pile...

Sarah Ever wondered if the state of your bedroom reflects the state of your life? In my case, I think it is a perfect comparison - disorganised, messy and filled with random objects. There is the occasional nod towards order and a good intention; a pile of files and paper, a music stand with a book open ready to be practised, and the odd tap shoe lying around in a discarded fashion. However, these good intentions are surrounded by everyday detritus; clothes, bags, bits of paper, unopened mail and a calendar that's two months behind. This therefore results in the inability to find anything, creating an infuriating sense of frustration at my own laziness. It is unfortunately a vicious circle. <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/apathy-is-the-actors-worst-enemy/">Continue reading 'Apathy is the Actor&apos;s Worst Enemy' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/apathy-is-the-actors-worst-enemy/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/NgAbHDv3HmhR2J00I2YjJk58-vY/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/NgAbHDv3HmhR2J00I2YjJk58-vY/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/ueFRNtm7Qmk" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/apathy-is-the-actors-worst-enemy/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2318 2008-11-21T09:00:00Z 2008-11-20T17:04:27Z

Hello World! Now I bet people have been searching for my face on the side of milk cartons and on posters stapled onto lamposts. But fear not, I am not missing ... it has just been a crazy few weeks professionally and personally and I...

Brennan Reece Hello World! <br />Now I bet people have been searching for my face on the side of milk cartons and on posters stapled onto lamposts. But fear not, I am not missing ... it has just been a crazy few weeks professionally and personally and I haven't been able to fill my blogging duties as well as I had wished. So as I owe the world 2 blogs, I shall try and make this one doubley good!<br /><br />I thought I would shy away from the current affairs which I seem to have favoured in the past few blogs, instead I am going to use what I have learnt from my absence in the past few weeks and create this weeks blog. Everyone comfortable? Good, lets begin!<br /><br />As I said the past few weeks has brought up a few issues in my personal life, and it affected the way I thought about my own life and how I saw my career.<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/missing-something/">Continue reading 'Missing something?' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/missing-something/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/6ygmjDpyRm0dKFq_N9UixhqjmfA/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/6ygmjDpyRm0dKFq_N9UixhqjmfA/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/XxsdbxKwAKk" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/missing-something/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2315 2008-11-20T11:30:06Z 2008-11-20T11:31:01Z

I am feeling particularly proud of myself today after a good audition and yet my excitement feels somewhat marred by a conversation I had this week that has plagued me since. I was asked two questions, in frighteningly quick succession of each other, which filled...

Anneka Harry I am feeling particularly proud of myself today after a good audition and yet my excitement feels somewhat marred by a conversation I had this week that has plagued me since. I was asked two questions, in frighteningly quick succession of each other, which filled me with absolute dread. Both, I should point out (although it will probably be alarmingly obvious to those in the know) were asked by non actors.<br /><br />The first question was raised after I had bored these friends to death with somber tales of actor unemployment and the weariness of waitressing. It was a horrific enquiry that crushed my very soul...<br /><i>"How many years could you keep going this way before you call it quits?"</i><br />I nearly choked to death in shock. <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/the-best-plan-is-not-to-have-one/">Continue reading 'The best plan is not to have one' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/the-best-plan-is-not-to-have-one/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/NQ7JmGJucJYAm5hcEb3HRrJ51fc/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/NQ7JmGJucJYAm5hcEb3HRrJ51fc/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/IREbOZxPT8A" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/the-best-plan-is-not-to-have-one/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2299 2008-11-17T11:38:00Z 2008-11-17T11:38:59Z

April Lydon Throughout my time at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, several people on my course expressed the wish that they had undertaken the three year BA course rather than the MA in Acting.&nbsp; This was mostly due to the advantage of having three years worth of training and experience rather than "cramming" as much as possible into one year.&nbsp; I, on the other hand, have never once regretted choosing to do a postgraduate course.<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/so-youre-thinking-of-going-to-drama-school/">Continue reading 'So... You&apos;re Thinking Of Going To Drama School?' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/so-youre-thinking-of-going-to-drama-school/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/DeQo5BN4vsRGWUW7nGbKki9-UeU/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/DeQo5BN4vsRGWUW7nGbKki9-UeU/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/hC8vluPrOUw" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/so-youre-thinking-of-going-to-drama-school/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2295 2008-11-14T13:32:04Z 2008-11-14T17:35:03Z

Casting directors are funny creatures aren't they?I had the delightful pleasure of meeting a couple this week, and a most pleasant experience it was. Warm, welcoming, positive and supportive - they were the kind of people I would like as my favourite aunt and uncle....

Sarah Casting directors are funny creatures aren't they?<div><br />I had the delightful pleasure of meeting a couple this week, and a most pleasant experience it was. Warm, welcoming, positive and supportive - they were the kind of people I would like as my favourite aunt and uncle. When I asked if all casting directors were this nice, their reply was 'no, not really'. <br /></div> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/casting-directors-love-em-or-loathe-em/">Continue reading 'Casting Directors, love &apos;em or loathe &apos;em?' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/casting-directors-love-em-or-loathe-em/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/eNslbIHjZsPhLKIZjBqe9KYZq14/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/eNslbIHjZsPhLKIZjBqe9KYZq14/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/oHTfW0ce0JE" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/casting-directors-love-em-or-loathe-em/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2288 2008-11-13T10:47:23Z 2008-11-13T10:48:20Z

I have been to my fair share of talks and workshops with industry experts - with my handbag stuffed full of headshots and pen and paper at the ready, hoping to jot down an acting epiphany. To be honest, I have always been dubious of...

Anneka Harry I have been to my fair share of talks and workshops with industry experts - with my handbag stuffed full of headshots and pen and paper at the ready, hoping to jot down an acting epiphany. To be honest, I have always been dubious of the companies that take our hard earned, out-of-work-actor, dead end job money for such events. I always imagine they have been set up by some fat cat who smokes cigars and lounges in swivel chairs, cashing in on our vulnerability and 'keen to be seen' mentality...<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/the-actor-attainment-society/">Continue reading 'The Actor Attainment Society' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/the-actor-attainment-society/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/a0tX6W8o24xX4Y3K_XZS3pA-0gs/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/a0tX6W8o24xX4Y3K_XZS3pA-0gs/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/K2VMTtffTdg" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/the-actor-attainment-society/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2276 2008-11-10T10:45:08Z 2008-11-10T10:47:13Z

April Lydon In an industry where so much emphasis is put on image, it is important for pop singers to keep in shape.&nbsp; Even the initially "ordinary" Girls Aloud succumbed to the pressure and became extremely thin; but it was pleasant to see that the performers at the MTV Awards this week were slim without being emaciated.&nbsp; But how does this same consciousness of image translate into the acting industry?<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/accepting-your-reality/">Continue reading 'Accepting your reality' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/accepting-your-reality/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/TbXRHh6nqqTYR05-CJKi6dU3rD8/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/TbXRHh6nqqTYR05-CJKi6dU3rD8/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/swHMpI5EVLI" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/accepting-your-reality/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2273 2008-11-08T09:00:00Z 2008-11-07T14:48:28Z

I may not be reaching the heights of thespian success just yet, but in my waitressing career things are going rather well!...

Sarah I may not be reaching the heights of thespian success just yet, but in my waitressing career things are going rather well!<br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-famous/">Continue reading 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-famous/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/XNOAJ57mJbNjscJAOdKK7oZz2hw/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/XNOAJ57mJbNjscJAOdKK7oZz2hw/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/lBgQIG19QjM" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-famous/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2263 2008-11-06T17:21:00Z 2008-11-06T17:22:57Z

For someone with writers block I seem to have an awful lot to blog about. However, 'bloggers block' is not the issue. In a few days it's the deadline for Paines Plough's emerging playwright competition (Future Perfect 09) and so far I only have three...

Anneka Harry For someone with writers block I seem to have an awful lot to blog about. However, 'bloggers block' is not the issue. In a few days it's the deadline for Paines Plough's emerging playwright competition (Future Perfect 09) and so far I only have three quarters of a play to my name. I'm sure that most of the applicants for next years amazing one year attachment with the company will have had a variety of their work to choose from and the right play in the bag for a long time... <br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/playing-at-playwrighting/">Continue reading 'Playing at Playwriting' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/playing-at-playwrighting/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/9u4RqNC1bYMWpJYAhi4ubsVsFvY/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/9u4RqNC1bYMWpJYAhi4ubsVsFvY/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/tdFHuViEPdY" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/playing-at-playwrighting/ tag:blogs.thestage.co.uk,2008:/gradsclub//11.2261 2008-11-04T14:50:00Z 2008-11-04T14:50:40Z

Hello World!Well I do believe my title does sound like the name of a rubbish crime fighting duo, but oh no it is the names of those two harmful, hurtful, horrid presenters - Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross. Oh wait, did I say harmful, hurtful...

Brennan Reece Hello World!<br /><br />Well I do believe my title does sound like the name of a rubbish crime fighting duo, but oh no it is the names of those two harmful, hurtful, horrid presenters - Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross. Oh wait, did I say harmful, hurtful and horrid, because I meant the hilariously, hilarious, hot property of the BBC! <br /> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/russell-and-ross/">Continue reading 'Russell and Ross' &gt;</a></p> <p><a href="http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/russell-and-ross/#comments">Comment on this entry</a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/RRrZmQv-L5kITImk6GlHe-jWg60/a"><img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/RRrZmQv-L5kITImk6GlHe-jWg60/i" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheStage/GradsClub/~4/5ivtjWY2YYA" height="1" width="1"/> http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/gradsclub/2008/11/russell-and-ross/