Let’s Dance
It can’t have escaped your attention that our very own Noel Fielding is the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off, which returned to TV screens this week, introducing the comedian to a whole new audience. Of course, one glimpse at a tabloid may lead you to believe that Noel’s been
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August 29, 2017 // 4 Comments
Tonight’s red button extra instalment of immensely popular hit Strictly Come Dancing will feature a familiar face from Onion land in the form of Katy Brand. The comic actress and author will join former Strictly champion and professional dancer Karen Hardy to commentate live on the
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October 20, 2012 // 1 Comment
2011 was The Velvet Onion’s second year in operation, and whaddya know – it turned out to be quite an eventful one! If you’ve joined us more recently, or if you’ve lost a few brain cells over the festive period and can’t remember much before December, here’s
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December 31, 2011 // 5 Comments
It seems that Queen Babushka herself was pretty impressed with Noel Fielding’s homage to her Wuthering Heights classic on Lets Dance for Comic Relief – as Fielding is to star in Kate Bush’s short film which will accompany the re-release of her single, ‘Deeper
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April 4, 2011 // 5 Comments
It seems Julian Barratt’s contribution to Comic Relief was not confined to sweeping Noel Fielding up in his arms on Let’s Dance… For Comic Relief! He could be heard (but sadly not seen) on yesterdays Comic Relief show, talking to Alan Partridge. If you missed it you can catch it
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March 19, 2011 // 1 Comment
In the afterglow of Let’s Dance…For Comic Relief, Noel Fielding‘s red Kate Bush dress must surely feature in the list of ‘most covetable Boosh memorabilia. The dress that clothed a cartwheel, the dress that was watched by millions…nay, the dress that was swept into
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March 17, 2011 // 9 Comments
Noel Fielding‘s sensational repeat performance of Wuthering Heights on Let’s Dance For Comic Relief failed to win the competition, despite the help of his very own Heathcliffe… Mr Julian Barratt! Noel’s appearance was pre-empted by a new short film in which his backing
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March 12, 2011 // 32 Comments
Noel Fielding’s recent performance of Kate Bush’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ on Let’s Dance…For Comic Relief has sparked interest in the singer from a new generation of Boosh fans. Tonight Noel will once again be donning his Kate wig and red dress for the grand final,
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March 12, 2011 // 4 Comments
All of us at TVO Towers we were hugely impressed with Noel Fielding’s winsome performance of ‘Wuthering Heights’ on Saturday’s Let’s Dance…for Comic Relief. But what would a more discerning viewer make of it? We asked Maggie Clunie, who’s been teaching
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March 3, 2011 // 3 Comments
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ll have seen at least some of this week’s Let’s Dance…for Comic Relief, which saw Noel Fielding channeling Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights. If you’ve wondered what goes on during the recording of the show, wonder no
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February 28, 2011 // 11 Comments
Boosh fandom has gone into meltdown a little over last night’s sensational performance from Noel Fielding on Let’s Dance… for Comic Relief. We at TVO are going to be getting behind Noel’s chances of winning the competition with a series of posts across the next two weeks
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February 27, 2011 // 15 Comments
Noel Fielding is through to the final of Let’s Dance… for Comic Relief after a barnstorming performance as Kate Bush. Noel’s version of the classic Wuthering Heights was up against some seriously tough competition from the likes of Lulu, Penny Smith, Andi Osho and Jarrad
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February 26, 2011 // 17 Comments
This weekend sees Noel Fielding take on one of the biggest challenges he’s ever faced: a live dance-off on BBC1 show Let’s Dance in aid of Comic Relief. Noel was kind enough to talk exclusively to The Velvet Onion this morning before another long slot of rehearsals. The first part of
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February 25, 2011 // 25 Comments
The BBC Press Office has confirmed that Noel Fielding‘s charity danceathon appearance on Let’s Dance For… Comic Relief will begin on Saturday 19th February. The series, which is presented by Alex Jones and Steve Jones (no relation) on BBC One, will feature a star-studded lineup
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February 7, 2011 // 6 Comments
Noel Fielding is slated to appear as a contestant in Comic Relief’s Let’s Dance gameshow! The announcement of Noel’s involvement was made via an advert on BBC1 following an edition of topical program The One Show. Digital Spy were quick to follow up the advert with their exclusive
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January 25, 2011 // 4 Comments
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