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So Jest End
If you missed Ian in So Jest End, or if you want to re-live it (like me!) you can now see him singing his song "Emmerdale Gave Me The Shove" on Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgoWxp26XCM&feature=sub
Weakest Link - West End Special
A few weeks ago Ian took part in a special recording of The Weakest Link, my friend was there and I've heard Ian was joking a lot with Anne Robinson!! The show can be seen on BBC1 on Sunday 27 December at 5pm, be sure not to miss it!
Update - This Morning, Blue Murder and Chicago
If you missed Ian on This Morning today (9 Dec) you can watch the interview on the This Morning website - just click http://www.itv.com/lifestyle/thismorning/showbiz/iankelsey/
He talks briefly about his role on The Bill, his family and also confirms that Blue Murder has been axed. He has extended his role in Chicago, however, until the end of February. I can highly recommend the show.
Ian is still working with Caroline Quentin, they are writing a new comedy, a spoof detective series, in which his character is called Dick.
This Morning
Ian will be on This Morning on Wednesday 9 December to talk about his guest role on The Bill amongst other things. Tune into ITV1 at 10.30am to watch.
The Bill
Ian will be appearing in an episode of The Bill to be screened on Thursday 10 December 2009 on ITV1.
Ian on This Morning
Ian is on This Morning on Monday 7 September 2009 along with his Blue Murder co-star Caroline Quentin. The programme airs between 10.30am - 12.30pm on ITV1 (source TV Choice magazine).
Blue Murder is Finally Back
ITV are currently showing trailers for Series 5 of Blue Murder. The new series starts on Monday 7 September at 9pm but meanwhile on Friday 4 September, Ian's co-star, Caroline Quentin, will be doing a "Behind the Scenes of Blue Murder" on This Morning (ITV1).
Chicago (updated August 2009)
Ian is returning once again to the role of Billy Flynn at the Cambridge Theatre in London. His run is currently listed as 24 August - 24 October. You can buy tickets from http://www.seetickets.com/ or directly from the venue. If you have any doubts about seeing the show I can strongly recommend it!
NFU Mutual TV Advert
Have you seen the current NFU Mutual TV campaign? I'm pretty sure Ian is doing the voiceover. Have a listen and see what you think.
So Jest End (Update)
There is a video clip of So Jest End on Youtube, you can see part of Ian's performance at approximately 3.02 - Click here to watch.
Chicago (Updated) 
Ian will now be continuing in his role as Billy Flynn at the Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden until 31 May 2009. Tickets are available from See Tickets, Ticketmaster or directly from the venue.
DVD Releases - Blue Murder and Down to Earth
Series 5 of Blue Murder is being released on DVD on 29 June 2009. However, as the series has yet to be shown on TV this date is subject to change. It looks like they are finally going to start releasing Down to Earth on DVD (long overdue!). The first one, a double disc, is listed for release on 1 June 2009 on Play.com and Ian is mentioned in the credits even though he didn't appear until the third series so we'll have to see what episodes it contains nearer the time.
So Jest End
Ian is a special guest performer in the latest So Jest End at the New Players Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG. Performances will take place from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 April 2009 at 11.00pm. Tickets, priced at £18.50-£25.00, are available from Ticketweb or by telephoning 0207 478 0100. Check out the press release on their Facebook page here.
The next series (Series 5) of Blue Murder was due to be broadcast from 20 February 2009 but it has been postponed by ITV. As soon as a new date is known it will be posted.
Chicago
Ian will be playing Billy Flynn in the national tour of Chicago for one week only at Bradford from 16-21 March 2009. Tickets available by telephoning 01274 432000 or by visiting http://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/. Article here.
Dustbin Baby
Ian has a role in this TV dramatisation of a Jacqueline Wilson book. 3.25pm Sunday 21 December 2008 on BBC1.
Looking to Move? - 11 November 2008
Would you like to own Ian's house and car? Now you can, he's relocating! There is an interesting interview with Ian in the Daily Mail. Thanks to Cheryl for the heads-up on this article.
Blue Murder - 25 April 2008
Ian is currently filming the new series of Blue Murder in Manchester which is due to be shown on ITV later this year. This year the series will be split into 6 one hour episodes.
29 November 2007
Two pieces of news today. Firstly, This Morning are doing a behind the scenes with Blue Murder tomorrow - Friday 30 November - featuring Ian and Caroline Quentin. Be sure to tune into ITV1 at 10.30am! Secondly, there is a 10th Anniversary gala performance of Chicago next Wednesday, 5 December, at 6.30pm for charity at the Cambridge Theatre in London. Lots of previous cast members will be taking part in the show, including Ian.
Blue Murder
The latest series of Blue Murder is due to start Monday 3 December at 9pm on ITV1 - be sure to watch it!
Older News
Chicago
Ian again took on the part of Billy Flynn in the tour of Chicago having previously played the role in the West End. He was in Blackpool from 28 August to 8 September 2007, followed by Torquay from 2 October to 13 October 2007, Southend-on-Sea from 15 to 20 October 2007 and Bournemouth 22 October - 3 November 2007.
Please note Chicago is touring around other venues but as far as I'm aware Ian was only taking part in the shows named above and has now finished his stint. If it is coming to a theatre near you it may be worth checking with the Box Office whether Ian is part of the cast just in case.
22 August 2007
Ian was on The Antony Cotton Show where he confirmed that he would again be playing Billy Flynn, this time in the national tour of Chicago, starting with Blackpool Opera House. He has finished filming the latest series of Blue Murder which is due to be shown shortly.
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