Saturday Night with Miriam - August 3rd 2013

Skid X

Oh, whatever makes her happy, on a Saturday Night. Sadly, Suede can't be here tonight, they just dropped by to open up the thread ...

Hello pop-pickers, and welcome to the penultimate show of the series. The shock news is that there are no chefs this week.

It's time to guess, guess, guess the guests!

Guest number 1 - I was in Westlife, but I'm not bankrupt. My Father in Law got kicked out of his Political Party last year. I am

Nicky Byrne

Guest number 2. I present a programme on RTE1 with Guest number 1. The show has been described on the Reality TV Forum as 'muck', 'profoundly grim' and 'ludicrous' I have presented on Nickelodeon, RTE and 98FM. I am

Aidan Power

Guest number 3. Miriam's Facebook page describes me as being a member of " the biggest girl band of all time", which is a ridiculous claim, because I was actually in Girls Aloud. I have done some acting, including roles in both of the recent St Trinians movies. I am working on a solo album, I am

Sarah Harding

Guest number 4. I am an actress best known for Love/Hate. I haven't died yet, I will be returning in Series 4. I was a contestant in Britain's Next top Model a few years ago. I have red hair, I am

Susan Loughnane

Guest number 5. I play Rugby for Munster and Ireland. I have been known to get up to shenanigans with ducks. But I have a serious side, I am a UNICEF ambassador and I have just returned from the Lebanon where I visited Syrian refugee camps. I am

Donncha O'Callaghan

Guest number 6 We are a band about to release our debut single. Our name sounds like an unlikely collaboration between the former lead singer of The Smiths and Eminem, but it isn't. We are

Morrissey and Marshall

Also on the show is businesswoman Helen Rochford who talks about her battle with Alzheimers Disease http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/helen-63-battles-back-against-alzheimers-29358892.html


And that, as they say, is that.
Miriam will be rocking the house at 9.45pm.

We will leave you with a tribute to the man who was Mr Saturday Night on RTE1 for many years from 1988 until 1999, but who went over to the dark side this week. Goodbye and Good luck, Pat!

Go Harvey Go

I should admit now that I'm spending the second half of the summer with my uncle in upstate New York - so I haven't been able to watch the last three episodes, and won't be able to watch this one or next week's finale either...

I don't mind too much, though - Michael Murphy, Terry O'Sullivan and David Norris aside, this series doesn't appear to be turning out much better than last year's. Not helped, of course, by the uninspiring new titles and theme tune, or by Miriam's failure to wear a dress up to this point, which is quite astonishing... :eek:

I have, of course, relied on Boards to fill me in - and I haven't come anywhere close to being disappointed. Skid, MrsD, Jonathan, Lisha, GSW, Welsh Megaman, Harry, Cofy, Lapin and everyone else, none of you ever cease to be brilliant.

Anyway, just before I went across the Atlantic, I made this comment:

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

...don't be at all surprised if the rest of this series of SNWM features more sports personalities or presenters, or the likes of Brian McFadden or Nicky Byrne (who'll be co-presenting The Hit, remember), or Daithi O Se and Rita Talty... :rolleyes:

Well, we had boxers three weeks ago, and now we've got a rugby player.

And we do indeed have Nicky trying to promote The Hit, with Aidan alongside him for good measure.

What odds may we offer, then, on Daithi and Rita turning up next week? Don't forget, the Rose of Tralee is almost upon us...

theteal

I may try to find myself near to an RTE enabled telly tonight to catch

Morrissey and Marshall

- why are we spoiler tagging?

Great to see a bit of fresh Irish talent getting a leg up (even if they're not acknowledged as Irish on the radio1 playlist; that's what having to live and ply your trade over here gets you I suppose!)

shamrock55

I dont know how anyone can watch miriam, i think she is unbearable i cant stomach her at all

grey_so_what

So two RTE heads from the Canteen, two girls I never heard of and my hunky rugger hugger. I will tune in for him alone.......:):):), Don't know the group and of course, we have the misery section.

Whatever happened the laughter?, does anyone remember laughing??

Hey Harvey, I'm jealous, that's a lovely part of the world to be in, have a great time!

I bet Mir will have a real fancy dress on tonight, word should really have filtered to her by now that we are missing her "Betty Boo" outfits!..........:D:D:D

Can't wait.......(well, I can really.......:rolleyes::p)

Atlantic Dawn

Fairly bad timing for having on the presenters of "The Tit", they should have had them on 2 weeks ago to promote the show before it seems to have bombed.

Hopefully some questions to Nicky on how his bankrupt bandmate was able to write off €23 million in debt to be repayed by the Joe and Josephine soaps in this country and then when the dust settles resume a multi million music career with a massive video shoot in Nevada. Surely the people of Ireland should take 50% of everything he makes until we get the €23 millon back :mad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUQY5ZtiTWY

Skid X

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

I should admit now that I'm spending the second half of the summer with my uncle in upstate New York - so I haven't been able to watch the last three episodes, and won't be able to watch this one or next week's finale either...

Nice one GHG, I hope you are having a great time over there

Skid X

For completeness, here's the spoiler free Facebook listing ...

Coming up on this week’s show, Aidan Power and Nicky Byrne will be in to chat about the music and mayhem on the set of The Hit. Helen Rochford will be telling us her own account of being diagnosed and living with Alzheimer’s. Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will be talking about life after being in the biggest girl band of all time. Munster and Ireland rugby star Donncha 0’ Callaghan will be telling us about his time in the Lebanon as a Unicef Ireland Ambassador. Love/ Hate star Susan Loughnane will be telling us how she overcome crippling shyness to pursue her dream career. Morrissey and Marshall will be having their TV debut performing their single “I’ve Got a Plan”. Tune in at 9.45pm and enjoy!!

JonathanAnon

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Hopefully some questions to Nicky on how his bankrupt bandmate was able to write off €23 million in debt to be repayed by the Joe and Josephine soaps in this country.

Hey Atlantic, Filan was on with Derek Mooney on the radio show earlier this week. Wednesday I think... He spoke a fair bit about his financial problems. Tried to portray his involvement in property as "investing in Sligo" and "investing for his children's future".... Got a soft run, before Louis Walsh walked in to the studio "have you heard the album Derek? it's the greatest... blah blah blah blah"...

I find it kind of funny to be honest.. The kids of Ireland have been paying his wages for the last fifteen years, and now as adults they have to pay for him as well..

JonathanAnon

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

I have, of course, relied on Boards to fill me in - and I haven't come anywhere close to being disappointed. Skid, MrsD, Jonathan, Lisha, GSW, Welsh Megaman, Harry, Cofy, Lapin and everyone else, none of you ever cease to be brilliant.

That was a very long post, as I read down through it only two words really stood out for me..

grey_so_what

JonathanAnon wrote: »

That was a very long post, as I read down through it only two words really stood out for me..

Oh, without a shadow of a doubt JA............:D:D:D

Lisha

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

I should admit now that I'm spending the second half of the summer with my uncle in upstate New York - so I haven't been able to watch the last three episodes, and won't be able to watch this one or next week's finale either...

I don't mind too much, though - Michael Murphy, Terry O'Sullivan and David Norris aside, this series doesn't appear to be turning out much better than last year's. Not helped, of course, by the uninspiring new titles and theme tune, or by Miriam's failure to wear a dress up to this point, which is quite astonishing... :eek:

Enjoy upstate NY Go Harvey Go.

We'll keep you posted if a quality st guna appears .

It's s bit strange really . I dunno why everyoutfit has to mirror the previous one.
Maybe the stylist just likes to but similar things in different colours.

Go Harvey Go

Skid X wrote: »

For completeness, here's the spoiler free Facebook listing ...

Coming up on this week’s show, Aidan Power and Nicky Byrne will be in to chat about the music and mayhem on the set of The Hit. Helen Rochford will be telling us her own account of being diagnosed and living with Alzheimer’s. Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will be talking about life after being in the biggest girl band of all time. Munster and Ireland rugby star Donncha 0’ Callaghan will be telling us about his time in the Lebanon as a Unicef Ireland Ambassador. Love/ Hate star Susan Loughnane will be telling us how she overcome crippling shyness to pursue her dream career. Morrissey and Marshall will be having their TV debut performing their single “I’ve Got a Plan”. Tune in at 9.45pm and enjoy!!

Surely the Spice Girls still have a claim to being the biggest girl band of all time?

And I would say Morrissey and Marshall will be "making" their TV debut, not "having" it... :rolleyes:

Looking at the Facebook page, I notice that all the listings end with "Tune in at [whatever] pm and enjoy!" Must be the same person who posts the Saturday Night Show listings, then.

efb

Donncha yeah! Pah to the rest

LynnGrace

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Hey Atlantic, Filan was on with Derek Mooney on the radio show earlier this week. Wednesday I think... He spoke a fair bit about his financial problems. Tried to portray his involvement in property as "investing in Sligo" and "investing for his children's future".... Got a soft run, before Louis Walsh walked in to the studio "have you heard the album Derek? it's the greatest... blah blah blah blah"...

I find it kind of funny to be honest.. The kids of Ireland have been paying his wages for the last fifteen years, and now as adults they have to pay for him as well..

Yes, I remember seeing Louis Walsh interviewed at some stage, and he was asked about Shane Filan. He put on his saddest expression, and said he is coping...he is a great guy, bla bla. As one of the many taxpayers helping to pick up the tab for him, I felt better straightaway. :rolleyes:

Welsh Megaman

LynnGrace wrote: »

Yes, I remember seeing Louis Walsh interviewed at some stage, and he was asked about Shane Filan. He put on his saddest expression, and said he is coping...he is a great guy, bla bla. As one of the many taxpayers helping to pick up the tab for him, I felt better straightaway. :rolleyes:

You all partied.








*tumbleweed*

Eep...did somebody just turn off the air conditioning?

Have a good time in Noo Yoik, Harvey!

I'll get my coat now...see you in two hours!

grey_so_what

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

You all partied.








*tumbleweed*

Eep...did somebody just turn off the air conditioning?

Have a good time in Noo Yoik, Harvey!

I'll get my coat now...see you in two hours!

Now, I'm not just saying this WM, I was (in the 80's - a terrible depression - I emigrated to NY for a few very interesting years, I'm the one most suited to guide you away from the baddie spots to go to...........:D:D:D;)) We should save GHG as fast as we can........I'll get the troops organised........;):p


ps. have you got rocket fuel - two hours?????:)

Welsh Megaman

grey_so_what wrote: »

ps. have you got rocket fuel - two hours?????:)

About 1/4 of a bottle of brandy! It's been a tough week!

Just for you and Harvey (just who is that presenter at the start )...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-ThgjXvc_E

grey_so_what

Tut tut WM..........Yellow trackies are banned here...........

Welsh Megaman

What will Mir pull out of the Quality Street tin tonight?

grey_so_what

Miriam looks like a Magnum............

Harry Angstrom

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

What will Mir pull out of the Quality Street tin tonight?

Miriam's going for the Milky Bar look tonight.

Evening all.

efb

Yeah Donncha!

grey_so_what

Will we see Donncha in his red jocks?????

Lady Chatterton

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

I should admit now that I'm spending the second half of the summer with my uncle in upstate New York - so I haven't been able to watch the last three episodes, and won't be able to watch this one or next week's finale either...

I have, of course, relied on Boards to fill me in - and I haven't come anywhere close to being disappointed. Skid, MrsD, Jonathan, Lisha, GSW, Welsh Megaman, Harry, Cofy, Lapin and everyone else, none of you ever cease to be brilliant.

Go Harvey Go - I hope you have a fab time in New York and don't forget to check in with us I'll miss your smiley face(s) :p;);):):):)

This is one of my favourite pubs in West Clare, it's located in the Loophead Peninsula. The next time you feel homesick for Ireland, just remember that Loophead is your nearest parish

Good Evening to the rest ye from the West of Ireland...........it's not New York but it aint a bad spot

grey_so_what

I love my Munster hunk.......

He was so lovely to my child at a match once, he was a real gent, he spent time talking to her, he was a real gent, he posed for photos and it meant so much to me at a difficult time for us.

Afterwards she said she would have loved a brother like him, I thought it was the ultimate complement a youngster could have possible have paid!.....

He is top notch in my house!.......:):):)

Harry Angstrom

Looks like Donnacha is starting with the cauliflower ears.

Lady Chatterton

grey_so_what wrote: »

Will we see Donncha in his red jocks?????

Indeed I did GSW, but here he is for anyone who missed the red jocks

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Looks like Donnacha is starting with the cauliflower ears.

The rest of him looks okay though

Welsh Megaman

One of the good guys

efb

MrsD007 wrote: »

Indeed I did GSW, but here he is for anyone who missed the red jocks

i was at that game

Lady Chatterton

efb wrote: »

i was at that game

I wish I was at that game but at least I Sky+ed the match

efb

He organised the photo I had taken in Limerick a few years back when he spotted my (pitiful) mo for november. Dead nice bloke.

Welsh Megaman

Producer (to Miriam): So Mir, don't forget...wait till the audience have finished applauding then say 'you were great'.

grey_so_what

I wish him well, I'm sure he's a fantastic dad!.........:)

Harry Angstrom

Ah Jaysus, what about the men in the audience Mir??

take everything

Like the nod to Suede in the OP.
Just tuned in.
Hopefully this isn't tra-ah-ah-ash...

Welsh Megaman

She made it!

Brendan spending the entire series of the SNS trying to get her!

Lisha

The show dresses the guests?

efb

was this the one that was in the priory?

Harry Angstrom

Miriam should ask her when are the group going to reform again after their solo careers hit a brick wall.

grey_so_what

Louise should dress Mir.....

Van Halen had nothing to worry about there.........

Lady Chatterton

Miriam should have taken a leaf out of Sarah's book. I think she should be promoting Irish designers. The designer could be mentioned in the programme credits in exchange for loaning Miriam a guna or outfit.

Welsh Megaman

11 years since 'Sound Of The Underground' :eek::eek::eek:

Harry Angstrom

MrsD007 wrote: »

Miriam should have taken a leaf out of Sarah's book. I think she should be promoting Irish designers. The designer could be mentioned in the programme credits in exchange for loaning Miriam a guna or outfit.

The way RTE are going at the moment, Miriam will be wearing dresses from the House of Primark for the next series

Welsh Megaman

'rock chick'

*shudder*

grey_so_what

Vacuous voice......It's like a drone........drone, drone.......a bit like my tap dripping......

Lady Chatterton

Miriam's new word is 'hilarious'.

RayM

For the benefit of anyone who finds this too vacuous (and if you don't, you ought to have a long hard look at yourself)...

On BBC2 at 10:10 (or 10:30 on BBC2 NI) - A Tribute to Mel Smith, followed by a repeat of a documentary about Not the Nine O'Clock News.

take everything

Girl over her right shoulder: (to boyfriend) She's not that pretty in real life. What d'you think?

grey_so_what

MrsD007 wrote: »

Miriam's new word is 'hilarious'.

I know the feeling MrsD........;):D

fitz213

In January 2011, Harding and DJ Tom Crane, whom she had been dating since June 2007, announced their engagement. He proposed on New Year's Eve 2010 while on holiday in the Maldives.[40] However, rumours circulated that the couple had called the wedding off,[41] and on 6 September 2011 it was confirmed via her fiancé on his Twitter account. It is uncertain if the couple have split permanently as Crane posted "Sarah and I have decided to take a break. I have nothing else to say".[42]
In October 2011, Harding checked into a rehab centre in Cape Town, South Africa after "hitting rock bottom" following her split with Crane, citing alcohol dependence and depression.[43][44] She said that she drank to escape the breakdown of her relationship with Crane,[45] later revealing she also had an addiction to Zopiclone sleeping tablets.[44] Harding has not stopped drinking alcohol altogether, but simply "reined it in."[46] While in rehab, Harding met her boyfriend Theo Van Dries, whom she briefly dated; however, the relationship ended violently after a fight broke out in their hotel room on New Year's Day 2012.[44]
On 16 April 2013 Harding received a six-month driving ban after police caught her talking on her mobile phone while she was driving through Central London.[47] She was also fined £605. Harding had already accumulated nine penalty points on her licence for speeding prior to the incident.[48] Her case was heard at Highbury Magistrates Court, where had argued that using public transport would be difficult because of her celebrity status. However, District Judge Nina Tempia dismissed the claim, telling her, "You are a normal person. I can see no reason why you shouldn't be disqualified."[49]
Harding currently lives in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.[45]