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Gadget Geeks: Starts Monday the 16th of January, 8pm, Sky1 HD

A long time ago I started telling people that I was going to be on a new technology show for Sky1. I had no proof of this, and really everyone was very sweet and took me at my word. Now,...

Sometimes I hear people say “I don’t see the problem with product placement”. The argument most often given, is that by placing products into a show, we give it a sense...

The Top Gear theme tune Jeremy Clarkson banned

Several years ago, I worked on Top Gear. I was responsible for the website, and each week I’d go to the studio to take photos and watch the recording. It was one of the best jobs...

Gadget Geeks: Starts Monday th...

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Product placement is dreadful

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The Top Gear theme tune Jeremy...

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Dec 22, 2011

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Gadget Geeks: Starts Monday the 16th of January, 8...

A long time ago I started telling people that I was going to be on a new technology show for Sky1. I had no proof of this, and really everyone was very sweet and took me at my word. Now, finally there’s actually some evidence that I’ve been involved in making a TV show, in the form of a trailer. The show will start on the 16th of January at 8pm on Sky1 HD. For...

Dec 5, 2011

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Product placement is dreadful

Sometimes I hear people say “I don’t see the problem with product placement”. The argument most often given, is that by placing products into a show, we give it a sense of realism that it wouldn’t otherwise have had. In soaps, for example, it’s claimed that the characters asking for a “pint of beer” is unrealistic, because everyone asks...

Nov 11, 2011

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