Brian Dowling news - Absolutely Brian http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php en-us CuteNews <![CDATA[Brian Dowling and Pippa O'Connor on the TV3 IrelandAM show 17.12.2009 ]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1261101881&archive=  
Brian (Bridie Nolan) and Pippa (Fairy Big Sister) are to bring a sprinkle of Panto magic to the TV3 breakfast programme, IrelandAM.
IrelandAM is presented by fellow Panto star Alan Hughes(Sammy Sausage).
 
The Cinderella Panto at the Tivoli Theatre, Dublin, preview shows are taking place at the moment and the official red carpet opening takes place on Dec 22nd. Tickets for the panto which runs until 17th January 2010 are available from the Tivoli Theatre, BOOK HERE
]]> 1261101881 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:04:41 +0100 <![CDATA[The Magazine i.e. Brian Dowling Interview Dec 2009 ]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1261100645&archive= Brian has done a 3 page interview for the first issue of the new gay Irish magazine "The Magazine"

The Magazine can be viewed online HERE 

Brian's interview starts on Page 28

]]> 1261100645 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:44:05 +0100 <![CDATA[Brian Dowling presenting the Moncrieff Radio Show on Newstalk i.e.]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1260138471&archive= 29.jpgBrian is guest presenting the Moncrieff Radio Show on Newstalk 106-108 fm Ireland tomorrow Dec 7th 2 pm - 4.30pm. Presenting alongside Brian is Jennifer Maguire(Apprentice/Failte Towers). The show is available in the UK on Sky and Freesat channel 0210.
 
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The Moncrieff Show  is a  lively mix of phone-ins, insightful text messages and stories. From around the world and down your street. From serious to the zany.
 
 
]]> 1260138471 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:27:51 +0100 <![CDATA[Brian starts rehearsals for Cinderella]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1259193496&archive= Rehearsals have begun in earnest for Brian's forthcoming appearance as one of the Ugly Sisters - Miss Bridie Nolan - in Cinderella at the Tivoli Theatre.
 
Reports coming from the rehearsals say that:
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1st day of rehearsals and I was crying with laughter, especially at the ugly sisters...Buffy & Bridie Nolan...'The Nolan Sisters!!!'...the trouble is, so was everyone else, even people doing scenes with them...Alan and Sinead had tears, they were laughing so much... It's gonna be a WINNER. . . . . .Tanx a thousand!!
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Brian Dowling is hilarious in rehearsals...and these pics make me laugh...combine him in his amazing outfits with his hilarious antics and well...it's pure entertainment that everyone will be talking about...!!
 
 
 
 
 
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Cinderella . . . . if this show is one 10th as funny as it is in rehearsals it will be our best ever!!!!!!!!! The Ugly sisters are the best I've ever seen.....Sammy Sausages is on flying form...Pippa is a revelation as the fairy big sister and Sinead is the most magical Cinderella!!!!! Loving all the songs too . . . :-)
 

If you wish to follow all the news from rehearsals visit the Cinderella Facebook page HERE

 

]]> 1259193496 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:58:16 +0100 <![CDATA[First look at Brian Dowling as a panto Dame]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258512232&archive= Irish Daily Mirror 17.11.2009
 
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The Irish Daily Mirror gave us our first view of Brian today look very Danny Le Rue-esque as one of the Ugly Sisters in the forthcoming pantomime, Cinderella, at the Tivoli Theatre Dublin. 
 
The panto has already sold out numerous shows, so if you want to see Brian in his numerous 'Bridie' outfits, take yourself along to the Cheerios Panto website and book your seat soon. PANTO WEBSITE
 
The panto runs from 16th December 2009 to 17th January 2010
]]> 1258512232 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:52 +0100 <![CDATA[Brian Dowling - New TV appearances - The Apprentice -You're Fired & Podge and Rodge.]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1256489497&archive= 24.jpgBrian is having a busy week: On Monday evening Brian is a panellist on the very popular TV3 spin off show from The Apprentice - You're Fired.
 
The Apprentice: You're Fired

Monday 26 October
10:15pm - 11:00pm
TV3
Brendan O'Connor hosts the show in which the latest candidate rejected by Bill Cullen has the chance to explain where it all went wrong in front of a live audience which includes captains of industry, journalists and popular figures from the entertainment world.
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On Tuesday Brian makes another appearance on the hugely popular Podge and Rodge Show, this year the incorrigible pair have a brand-new longer-running lewder and bolder weekly show called Stickit Inn.
 
Podge and Rodge's Stickit Inn

Tuesday 27 October
10:30pm - 11:15pm
RTE2
Joining Podge & Rodge for tonight's table-quiz are Big Brother stars Brian Dowling & Noirin Kelly who'll be taking on Apprentice stars Ben Clarke & Lorraine Tighe.
 
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Brian starts rehearsals on Nov 23rd for is role as an Ugly Sister in the Cheerios forthcoming pantomime Cinderella at the Tivoli Theatre in Dublin.
 
The panto runs from 16th December 2009 to 17th January 2010 and tickets can be booked now through the Tivoli Theatre website.
]]> 1256489497 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:51:37 +0100 <![CDATA[Brian Dowling to play Ugly Sister in Cinderella at the Tivoli Theatre Dublin.]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1255044720&archive=
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After a very successful debut last year as Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Brian has been asked to take on the challenging role of 'Ugly Sister' where his comedic talents will be tested alongside regulars Buffy and Sammy Sausage.
 
Cinderella is being played by Sinead Mulvey this year's Irish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, and model Pippa O'Connor taking the role of Fairy Godmother
 
The panto runs from 16th December 2009 to 17th January 2010 and tickets can be booked now through the Tivoli Theatre website.
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]]> 1255044720 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:32:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Brian Dowling C4 Big Brother website 'Guest Editor' - Wednesday 3rd Sept 2009.]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1251571204&archive= 20.jpgEach week the Big Brother C4 website LINK has invited an ex-housemate to be their guest editor for the day. Brian has been asked to take over this role in this, the final week of Big Brother. Brian will help run the website, answer fan questions, both on the C4 Big Brother website and on Twitter, LINK and be videoed throughout the day for the site.

 
 
Brian says he is looking forward to chatting to you all on Wednesday. So don't forget to log-in to the Channel 4 Big Brother website! HERE

 

]]> 1251571204 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:40:04 +0200 <![CDATA[Brian Dowling -BBLB 19.7.2009 / Funniest Housemate Ever]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1247955087&archive= Brian Dowling - Big Brothers Little Brother Sunday 19th July 2009.
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Brian is a guest on this Sunday's edition of BBLB which goes out at 12noon on 19.7.2009. You can catch it again on C4+1 at 1pm, at 3pm on E4 and 4pm E4+1  and finally on C4 on Monday morning 20.7.2009 at 7am.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONGRATULATIONS  Brian on winning -
Funniest Housemate EVER 
on the C4 BB website. WATCH HERE
1st  Brian Dowling
2nd Nikki Grahame
3rd  Pete Bennett.
 
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KREMLIN BELFAST -  Pride Prince and Princess. July 26th 2009.
 
As part of the ongoing Belfast Pride celebrations Brian is hosting the 2009 Pride Prince and Princess competition on July 26th at Kremlin Nightclub,  Donegall Street, Belfast.
]]> 1247955087 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:11:27 +0200 <![CDATA[BRIAN DOWLING voted The Best BB Winner Ever! ]]> http://www.briandowling.biz/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1247622569&archive= BRIAN DOWLING voted THE BEST BB WINNER EVER.
 
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Brian has once again be voted The Best BB Winner Ever by fans on the C4 BB Forum. Eight years on Brian is still rightly regarded as the fans favourite Big Brother winner for his entertainment and shear likability.  Fans would love to see Brian return to the Big Brother house shown by the number of recent messages to Brian's Facebook.
 
CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!!
 
Video of Top 3 Winners WATCH HERE
 
Big Brother 10th Anniversary Celebrations.
 
Brian has already been a guest on Big Brothers Big Mouth on Friday 3rd of July where he made a  insightful contribution to the debates of the evening. He is expected to appear again on the show before the series ends.
 
To celebrate 10 years of Big Brother the C4 Big Brother website are featuring a number of videos involving past housemates.
 
BUSY BRIAN - "Mr Dowling's come a long way baby" 
In this video Brian chats about his success since winning Big Brother in 2001.  WATCH HERE
 
BRIAN - In 60 seconds
 
This Video sees Brian name as many past housemates as he can in 60 seconds. WATCH HERE
 
 
Brian's Best Bits: Classic BB  -  Brian Dowling wins Big Brother 2
Relive a tiny montage of Brian's best bits from BB2 . It was said by C4  at the time that they found it an impossible task and could have used hours of Brian footage.  WATCH HERE
 
 
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