Top of the Pops: Christmas 2002
5:40 pm - 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 21 on U&Eden (57)
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Christmas 2002
Season 2002, Episode 1
Lisa Snowdon and Richard Blackwood introduce some of Britain's best-selling hits of 2002, plus the year's Christmas number one. Including performances from Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates, Ronan Keating, Girls Aloud, Pink, Nickelback, Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, Liberty X, Holly Valance and Darius
16x9
subtitles
Music/Ballet/Dance
Pop
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Did You Know..
Lisa Snowdon
(Presenter)
Richard Blackwood
(Presenter)
Born:
May 15, 1972
in
London
Best Known For:
His early career as a comedian and TV presenter and playing Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders.
Early-life:
Richard Clifford Blackwood was born in London on May 15, 1972. His sister is supermodel Naomi Campbell. After graduating from university with a degree in Business Studies, Richard decided to pursue his dream of making it in showbiz. In 1993, he performed his first stand-up show at The Spot in Covent Garden. Three years later, he started co-presenting MTV Select alongside June Sarpong. The show ran for four years. In 1999, he showcased his talents on Channel 4 in The Richard Blackwood Show, which comprised sketches, interviews and music.
Career:
In 2000, Blackwood released his debut hip-hop album, You'll Love to Hate This, but his music career soon fizzled out. In 2004, he joined radio station Choice FM. On the stage, Blackwood has appeared in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof and Shrek, playing the character of Donkey. In February 2015, he made his first appearance in EastEnders as Vincent Hubbard.
Quote:
"When I was made bankrupt, it was hard because I was one of the first young guys from the MTV era to be deemed to have it all and then to lose it all."
Trivia:
Blackwood filed for bankruptcy in 2003.
Chris Cowey
(Producer)
