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Post by Fluffy Muff (Sarah) on May 7, 2003 10:09:20 GMT -5
Sheridan Smith is appearing in a new bbc comedy by Angela Clarke dealing with the lives, loves, hopes and disappointments of the staff and punters at a Liverpool bingo palace. Its called Eyes Down and also stars Paul O'Grady, Rosie Cavaliero, Neil Fitzmaurice, Tony Maudsley and Edna Dore. You can go watch the filming of this comedy on 7th, 13th and 20th June - check out www.bbc.co.uk/whatson/tickets/shows/eyes.shtml for more details. |
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Post by Munch on May 7, 2003 11:45:21 GMT -5
sounds interesting, so could it be trrue that she has indeed left jonny?
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Post by Schluballybub on May 7, 2003 18:22:24 GMT -5
sounds interesting, so could it be trrue that she has indeed left jonny?
I'll have to llok out for Eyes Down.[/font] |
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Post by Fluffy Muff (Sarah) on Jul 29, 2003 16:42:35 GMT -5
Just found out it starts on Friday 8th August not sure what time yet but will let you know.  |
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Post by Fluffy Muff (Sarah) on Jul 29, 2003 16:47:45 GMT -5
Here's an article I found about Sheridan talking about her role in Eyes Down.
Eyes Down - Sheridan Smith is Sandy
"I liked her straight away," says Sheridan Smith about Sandy, the pregnant character she plays in Eyes Down.
"She is so sweet and endearing; she's just young and naïve.
"I've played other roles in the past which are streetwise and naughty, so it was fantastic to get inside the character of someone completely different to who I am and what I've done before.
"Sandy's job is to run over with a microphone in her hand and check that people's bingo claims are genuine. She has a boyfriend, 'My Terry', and they're a really sweet couple.
"She just gets it wrong over and over again and says the most stupid things.
"I really wanted to try and capture her. And I love this kind of comedy."
Sheridan - who is best known for her roles as Janet in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and as Emma in The Royle Family - not only had to overcome the temptation to burst into laughter during filming but also get used to playing a heavily pregnant lady.
"It's been very weird running around with a bump. A prosthetic tummy has been made for me, which is so real - it even has my little mole next to my belly button.
"People have been coming up and asking me if I've been getting broody, but it's actually making me go the other way.
"It's bizarre wandering around with a big bump in front of me, but it's a new challenge."
Another challenge for Sheridan has been affecting her accent.
"I was told that I could keep my Manchester accent, but because there are so many Scousers in the cast I wanted to be a Scouser too.
"As it happens, I did a production of The People are Friendly at the Royal Court with Michelle Butterly, who plays Pamela in Eyes Down.
"The play was set in Birkenhead, which meant that I had to do a Scouse accent for that, so I decided to stick with it for this too.
"I'm quite nervous as to what genuine Scousers might say, but I think it's worked pretty well."
On the set of Eyes Down, Sheridan was the baby of the group, which was a cause of trepidation at first.
"I had no idea that Michelle Butterly had auditioned for and got the part of Pamela in Eyes Down.
"Once Michelle heard the part was hers, she sent me a text message, and it really cheered me up.
"I was so reassured having someone I knew at the read-through, because they're such scary things to do.
"But even the read-through here was fine because everyone was just so friendly."
Now, however, Sheridan is clearly relishing working with the Eyes Down cast, irrespective of the age differences.
"This is a truly great bunch of actors; I'm having such a laugh.
"After the first read-through, we all went to the pub and bonded, and it really wasn't long before we all clicked.
"Of course, I was apprehensive at the first recording. When I started with studio audiences, I always found it a bit weird, because you want to play to the audience and yet the cameras are right there on top of you, so it's a mixture of both disciplines - it takes lot of getting used to.
"I get really nervous before recording and I start biting my nails. But once I'm out there, I love it. Seeing the enjoyment on people's faces is brilliant."
One thing which her upbringing didn't teach her were the ins and outs of bingo playing, something which Sheridan is now making up for.
"I went to bingo with some of the cast," Sheridan says.
"It's unbelievable how seriously everyone takes it. I'd never been before, and so you think it's a bit far fetched when you hear all the stories of superstition and luck, but they're all true.
"On the night I went there was a lady who made some man move because he was sat in her lucky seat. We were having such a laugh.
"I didn't win the bingo, but I won £25 on the bandits. I was about three numbers behind - it was really hard to keep up.
"I have a bingo card now and I'm a bingo member, so I can go to anytime, any place. It's so addictive. I don't have time to go now, but it'd be fun to go again in the future."
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Post by Ilovetwopints on Jul 30, 2003 12:22:28 GMT -5
I never thought I would ever like someone so much that I would put up with Paul O'Grady for them! But I'm prepared to do that for Sheridan! It really is true love! ;D Can't wait for Eyes Down.
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Post by Fluffy Muff (Sarah) on Aug 5, 2003 17:20:03 GMT -5
It actually starts on 15th August (friday) the magazine got it wrong lol Its on at 9pm on BBC1  |
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Post by Ilovetwopints on Aug 16, 2003 11:24:28 GMT -5
Well I didn't think this show was brilliant last night, it had it moments but really wasn't that good. Sheridan was great as usual though! She's so talented! And so beautiful  That scouse accent is so cute! I will keep watching, but just for Sheridan. It may get better though. First episodes of sitcoms are never the best ones. Not even Two Pints' first episode was brilliant, but as the series went on, it soon became the best sitcom ever! I doubt the same will happen with Eyes Down, but it may get better! |
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Post by Fluffy Muff (Sarah) on Aug 16, 2003 17:21:19 GMT -5
I agree Steve I thought it was a bit stale - it did make me laugh every now and then but the storys a bit well none existent. Maybe it will get going later. Paul O'Grady was a bit annoying too. Sheridan was great but was weird listening to her. I will carry on watching but only cos Sheridan's in it lol
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Post by Fluffy Muff (Sarah) on Feb 8, 2004 17:11:25 GMT -5
They're doing a series two, not sure if sheridans going to be in it but they start filming in june.
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Post by Ilovetwopints on Feb 9, 2004 13:33:29 GMT -5
Oh, they shouldn't bother!
But at least it'll test my commitment to Sheridan if I do watch it! ;D
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Post by GazRules on Feb 11, 2004 12:51:14 GMT -5
I watched some episodes from the 1st series!
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Post by Fee on Feb 15, 2004 12:46:10 GMT -5
I tried to like Eyes Down but it just didn't do it for me, after the 1st 2 eps i stopped watchin. Nothing against Sheridan (she's brill) but it was a bit crap. Might watch the 2nd series just for Sheridan of course  |
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[glow=Pink,2,300]Nutty Fluffy Muff (Sarah) xxx[/glow]
That scouse accent is so cute! I will keep watching, but just for Sheridan. It may get better though. First episodes of sitcoms are never the best ones. Not even Two Pints' first episode was brilliant, but as the series went on, it soon became the best sitcom ever! I doubt the same will happen with Eyes Down, but it may get better!
