Tag: Barker

13 SEP

A Question of Sport’s Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell to leave in huge shake-up

A BBC insider said: “The show has been on for a long time and the producers think it’s time to give it a new look. “Sue, Matt and Tuffers have been so popular, so the producers are aware they will have big shoes to fill. “With the 50th anniversary this year they thought it would […]

24 NOV

Strictly 2019: Saffron Barker due for tragic exit after placing bottom in the leaderboard?

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 has been an interesting year for Strictly fans, as the BBC show has thrown a lot of curveballs at the contestants. Last week saw the tragic exit of Michelle Visage, after fans rallied around her the week before. This week, following on from the iconic Blackpool episode, saw the contestants struggle […]

21 AUG

1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer wins 2017 Pebble Beach Best of Show

PEBBLE BEACH – A gorgeous silver and blue 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer captured the coveted Best of Show award Sunday afternoon at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’ELegance. Owned by Bruce McCaw, the German icon beat out a prestigious field comprised of 200 entries from around the world. The Mercedes‘ victory capped a beautiful […]

21 MAY

Album reviews: The Unthanks, Emily Barker, Tom Williams and The Beatles

As interpreted here by the always brilliant Unthank sisters, Rachel and Becky, they shimmer with the same delicate brilliance as Nick Drake’s own music, pieces like What Can A Song Do To You?, Little Weaver Bird and, especially, Bird In The Blue, almost unbearably moving.  Between the tracks, Nick’s sister Gabrielle reads some of her […]