The Richard Blackwood Show
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The Richard Blackwood Show was a UK television series starring comedian Richard Blackwood
.http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/apr/13/black-comedy The show was broadcast during 1999 on Channel 4
. It included features such as interviews, pranks and stand-up comedy routines. There were noticeable changes as the series progressed. The show was cancelled after one series.
The guests on the initial 5 episodes were TQ
, Melanie B (or Mel G as she was known at the time of the recording), LFO, LL Cool J
, Will Smith
and Don King.
The show was criticised at the time for including animals performing questionable performances. The first episode featuring Blackwood betting on illegal mouse racing, whereas episode 4 included a test into which kind of dog gave the owner the maximum "street presence" through a series of tests with hidden cameras and trying to encourage pensioners to drop shopping bags.
Richard Blackwood
Richard Blackwood , is an English comedian, media personality, occasional actor and MC. Blackwood is step-brother of Naomi Campbell after his father was married to her mother for a time...
.http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/apr/13/black-comedy The show was broadcast during 1999 on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
. It included features such as interviews, pranks and stand-up comedy routines. There were noticeable changes as the series progressed. The show was cancelled after one series.
The guests on the initial 5 episodes were TQ
Terrance Quaites
Terrance Quaites , known professionally as TQ, is an American R&B singer. He is perhaps best known for his hit song "Westside", which became a top 40 hit in several countries in 1998.-Music:...
, Melanie B (or Mel G as she was known at the time of the recording), LFO, LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
, Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
and Don King.
The show was criticised at the time for including animals performing questionable performances. The first episode featuring Blackwood betting on illegal mouse racing, whereas episode 4 included a test into which kind of dog gave the owner the maximum "street presence" through a series of tests with hidden cameras and trying to encourage pensioners to drop shopping bags.