Category Archives: Celebrities

Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68



Posted on 2019-03-01 by tikichris

Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading →

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Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67 



Posted on 2019-02-27 by tikichris

Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading →

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Mandela: The Official Exhibition, 26 Leake Street, Waterloo

Posted on 2019-02-08 by tikichris

Mandela: The Official Exhibition premieres today (Friday 8 February) at 26 Leake Street next to Waterloo Station. The show invites visitors on a personal journey through the life and times of one of the world’s most recognised and admired activists and political leaders and celebrating his legacy. Continue reading →

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Chef Giorgio Locatelli | #TCTalks 63

Posted on 2019-02-04 by tikichris

Episode 63 of tikichris Talks features a phone interview with one of London’s most celebrated Italian chefs, Giorgio Locatelli. During our conversation, Chef Locatelli recounts some of his earliest food memories, such as when his father took him to eat … Continue reading →

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Win a Three-Bottle BAFTA Bundle from Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria Wines



Posted on 2019-01-30 by tikichris

How would you like to drink and celebrate in the same way as your favourite stars of film and TV? Here’s a chance to win a BAFTA bundle of wine, including a special BAFTA-labelled bottle of Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve NV, a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Grigio and a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon. 

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BlacKkKlansman | Rakuten TV

Posted on 2019-01-20 by tikichris

When browsing the Rakuten TV website last week and noticing that BlacKkKlansman (not to mention a lot of other great choices and loads of piping hot new releases) was available to buy or rent, it was something of a revelation – like my movie loving yearnings were given a new lease on life.

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Chef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52

Posted on 2018-12-04 by tikichris

For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana bread, cooking … Continue reading →

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The UK Jewish Film Festival 2018: Promise at Dawn

Posted on 2018-11-14 by Judith Schrut

The classic, if stereotyped, relationship of the devoted but overbearing Jewish mother and her son forms the subject of UKJFF 2018’s powerful closing film,  Promise at Dawn (La promesse de l’Aube). Starring legendary French superstar Charlotte Gainsbourg and rising star Pierre Niney, it is at once funny and tragic, heartwarming and heartbreaking. Continue reading →

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Preview: The UK Jewish Film Festival 2018

Posted on 2018-11-06 by Judith Schrut

The hugely popular UK Jewish Film Festival returns this week for its 22nd season. This year’s Festival will feature 85 diverse films from 16 countries including 51 premieres, with screenings and live events at 21 cinemas around the UK. Continue reading →

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Hot Tickets: Choose Laughs Festive Special

Posted on 2018-11-04 by Judith Schrut

On 9 December Help Refugees is hosting a world class night of comedy in London, featuring an astonishing line up of top comedians. Choose Laughs Festive Special will see MC Nish Kumar, Simon Amstell, Katherine Ryan, Stewart Lee and other comedy favourites come together to raise the roof with laughter as well as much needed funds to help refugees across Europe survive the coming winter. Continue reading →

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City Life Festival Celebrates All Things London This October

Posted on 2018-10-04 by Demi Perera

Demi Perera previews City Life Festival. It would be more than fair to say that London has a unique identity. It’s not something that is tangible and it’s never been an easy thing to define. Londoners’ appreciate it and it’s … Continue reading →

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Chocolate | Pierre Marcolini’s Winter Collection

Posted on 2018-09-15 by Judith Schrut

Celebrated Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini’s passion for sweet treats dates back to his childhood when, so the story goes, he would happily exchange toys with his brother for an extra portion of dessert. Continue reading →

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Director Michael Lehmann on the 30th Anniversary of Heathers | #TCTalks Episode 30

Posted on 2018-08-09 by tikichris

Episode 30 of tikichris Talks features an interview with Michael Lehmann, director of Heathers, on the 30th anniversary of this classic dark comedy from the late 80s and what it was like to work with teen actors Winona Ryder and Christian Slater on a film with breakout roles for both their careers. Continue reading →

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#MenabreaMaestro Class with Jay Rayner

Posted on 2018-07-21 by tikichris

A “craft of column-writing” masterclass with the Observer’s (in)famous restaurant critic, Jay Rayner, was a fun and insight outing. Continue reading →

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Review | Born in the USA: Taylor Mac at the Barbican Centre

Posted on 2018-06-30 by Judith Schrut

Live knitters, brass musicians and backing singers stage left. Harp, strings and temperance choir, stage right. The legendary Taylor Mac, aka the gender fluid pronoun ‘judy’, in a multi-coloured explosion of glitter and tinsel, spectacularly centre stage. Continue reading →

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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | Berkeley

Posted on 2018-03-15 by Judith Schrut

We’re heading south now, down Highway 101 to Berkeley, home of the Free Speech Movement, the top public university in the USA and my Alma Mater. Continue reading →

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Follow the Glitterball to ABBA: Super Troupers

Posted on 2017-12-14 by Judith Schrut

ABBA: Super Troupers is  an immersive new exhibition which takes you on a journey back in musical time to the 1970s, when the Swedish pop phenomenon known as ABBA ruled the world. Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes – It was Crunch Time

Posted on 2017-11-18 by Demi Perera

It was literally crunch time at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush this week courtesy Nature Valley and their new snack – Nut Butter Biscuits. The Atrium in Westfield was transformed in to a tennis court complete with reserved seating to celebrate the release of the movie Battle of the Sexes. Continue reading →

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Llamb’s Day Dinner at Tom Simmons – Tower Bridge

Posted on 2017-08-04 by tikichris

Chef Tom Simmons of MasterChef – The Professionals 2011 fame has opened an eponymous restaurant (his first) at the south end of Tower Bridge, showcasing his admiration of British and French cuisine with an emphasis on his Pembrokeshire heritage and on sourcing high quality Welsh ingredients. Continue reading →

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Jinkx Monsoon of RuPaul’s Drag Race at Leicester Square Theatre

Posted on 2017-07-29 by tikichris

Season 5 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Jinkx Monsoon returns to the London stage this October with a short string of nightly shows at Leicester Square Theatre as part of the drag performers UK tour. Continue reading →

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Honky Tonking in Downtown Nashville (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-05-19 by tikichris

Honky tonks and honky tonking ain’t what they used to be, but the last bastion of hope for this 20th-century pastime still exists in downtown Nashville at the lower end of Broadway (just look for the neon glow). Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Eyes of My Mother

Posted on 2017-03-15 by tikichris

Soon to be released in UK cinemas, indie horror flick, The Eyes of My Mother, is the gross-out creep-fest you’ve been craving. Continue reading →

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Lucy Watson Raises Money for PETA with Leetchi.com | #LWfundraiser

Posted on 2017-02-26 by tikichris

Lucy Watson’s passion for animal rights is well known. She’s been closely involved in PETA for quite some time. But this is the first time she has proactively fundraised for the charity. In a campaign video filmed in her home, she explains why she wants to get more “hands-on” in the fight against animal cruelty. Continue reading →

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Movie Review: We Are X

Posted on 2017-02-20 by tikichris

We Are X is a new documentary about ultra mega superstar metal band, X Japan. Never heard of them? Well, to say they’re big in Japan would be an understatement. Having sold 30 million singles and albums combined since starting in the early 80s, these guys are the biggest band in Japan ever. Continue reading →

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The Founder Burger at BRGR.CO

Posted on 2017-02-14 by tikichris

To celebrate the release of The Founder, the Michael Keaton film about Ray Kroc of McDonald’s fame, BRGR.CO has launched a limited edition burger consisting of two blade steak patties with melted cheese, shredded iceburg lettuce, pickled gherkins and secret recipe BRGR.CO sauce on a triple layer sesame bun. Continue reading →

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BFI Brings Back GoodFellas to the Big Screen

Posted on 2017-01-12 by tikichris

The British Film Institute is rereleasing the classic 1990 gangster film, GoodFellas, in cinemas across the UK on 20 January. Continue reading →

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On Set in France | The Incantation

Posted on 2016-10-27 by tikichris

Based on the original script written by Jude S Walko, The Incantation is the first original content feature film for Blue Falcon Productions. It follows young American Lucy Bellerose as she pays a trip to her family’s ancestral castle in rural France. Continue reading →

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Win a Case of Graham Norton’s Own Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted on 2016-08-25 by tikichris

Graham Norton and the folks at Invivo Wine have kindly set aside a case of Graham Norton’s Own Sauvignon Blanc 2016 to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Free Tacos | Old El Paso #MiniMexican Pop-Up at Gabriel’s Wharf

Posted on 2016-08-19 by tikichris

To celebrate the launch of Mini Stand N Stuff Tortillas, Old El Paso is giving away free tacos at a two-day pop-up on the Thames near Gabriel’s Wharf. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #58

Posted on 2016-07-17 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Sunset at the Villa Thalia at Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre

Posted on 2016-06-07 by tikichris

Arty, middle class Charlotte (Pippa Nixon) from London and charismatic American – and CIA operative – Harvey (Ben Miles) are frenemies to the highest degree. There’s instant affinity and sometimes even smouldering attraction between them but also deep-seated belief on both sides that one completely misunderstands the other and that the other is absolutely wrong about how the world spins on its geopolitical axis. Continue reading →

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Cointreau Creative Crew Awards Ceremony

Posted on 2016-05-26 by tikichris

Tuesday 24 May saw premium triple sec maker Cointreau give Liberty department store a makeover for its Cointreau Creative Crew Awards Ceremony with a star studded guest list including the likes of Naomie Harris, Lily Cole and host Laetitia Casta (and even – oddly enough – the not-so-glamorous likes of yours truly). Continue reading →

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Infographic: Iconic Furniture in Film and TV

Posted on 2016-02-29 by tikichris

Check out this fun infographic put together by the furniture experts at Oldrids and featuring some of the most famous furniture from the movies and on TV. Set design plays a massive role in creating the look and atmosphere of … Continue reading →

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5 of the Coolest Film Festivals Around the World (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-02-18 by tikichris

For movie buffs with a love for travel, here’s a look at the five coolest film festivals screening the biggest hits and best indie flicks around the planet. Continue reading →

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Stripper Wear Fair | David Bowie Burlesque Tribute | Pole Dancing Werkshop at Red Gallery, Shoreditch

Posted on 2016-02-12 by tikichris

This weekend – Valentine’s weekend – do something special for yourself and that significant other at one (or all) of three super sexy events hosted by the East London Strippers Collective at Red Gallery in Shoreditch. Continue reading →

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