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6 June 2007 - Channel 4 repeats series 2
Despite choosing not to commission a third series of Sugar Rush, Channel 4 are to repeat the second series on Wednesday evenings, starting tonight at 11.35pm.
6 June 2007 - Sugar Rush misses out on BAFTA
Sugar Rush, as expected, did not win a TV BAFTA. However, the favourite for the category, Life on Mars, was also beaten. These two programmes, along with fellow nominee Shameless, were beaten by BBC’s The Street.
11 April 2007 - Sugar Rush nominated for a BAFTA
The second series of Sugar Rush has been nominated for a BAFTA in the Best Drama Series category. The show has already won a Stonewall award for Broadcast of the Year, and an International Emmy for best Children and Young People's programme.
In spite of this however, the show has failed to be commissioned for a third series this summer, due to Channel 4 feeling the programme reached its conclusion, as well as their desire to reduce spending. The reception to the second series however, would indicate that there is some justification to the belief of those, who feel the show could go on.
The British Academy Television Awards ceremony will take place at the London Palladium on Sunday 20 May.
Links - British Academy Television Awards Nominations
16 March 2007 - Official: No Series Three
It has been officially confirmed by Channel Four that there will be no third series of Sugar Rush.
The news is part of a wider Channel 4 failure to meet its intended ambition of showing a major new drama in every month of 2008. It is understood that plans for a third and fourth series of the programme have been scrapped.
A Channel 4 spokeswoman stated that 'there were never plans for a series three or four', saying 'it was concluded at end of the second series because we felt the girl's story had run its course'.
Annoyed? Frustrated? Pleased? Give your opinions on the messageboard.
21 December 2006 - Olivia Hallinan stars in Torchwood
Olivia Hallinan had a part in BBC Three's Torchwood on Sunday 17 December. She played aircraft passenger Emma, in what is likely to be a one episode-role.
The episode, entitled Out of Time, will be repeated on BBC Three on Friday 22 December at 9.00pm. BBC Three can be found on Freeview channel 7, Sky channel 115, and NTL:Telewest channel 106.
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Olivia Hallinan as Emma
13 December 2006 - New role for Olivia Hallinan
Olivia Hallinan, who plays Kim in Sugar Rush, is to have a part in television thriller Trial and Retribution XIV: Mirror Image.
The programme, with no household names in the cast, will be broadcast in 2007. While it is not clear which channel it will be shown on, what is known is that Olivia Hallinan's character is named Charlotte.
25 November 2006 - Sugar Rush wins International Emmy
The second series of Sugar Rush saw international acclaim on Monday night, as it beat off global competition to be awarded the International Emmy in the Children and Young People category.
After beating another British programme, Johnny and the Bomb, and Norwegian productions Boys Will Be Boys and Elias - The Little Rescue Boat, Sugar Rush was rewarded in such a way, that would seem to make any notion of not producing a third series inconceivable.
Olivia Hallinan (Kim) and Lenora Crichlow (Sugar) were both at the ceremony at the New York Hilton, as was writer Katie Baxendale; who said 'I think we're a little bit braver with our programming than in America'. Host Graham Norton also added that such an award is 'a nice thing to have on your CV'.
However, there was some opposition to the decision. While John M. Jacobsen, producer of Elias, described Sugar Rush as 'daring' and 'beautifully produced program', he also added; 'the question is whether it belonged in this category'. For a programme which has been nominated for a children's award whilst having a DVD certificate if 18, he does appear to have a point. Furthermore, the initial description of Sugar Rush was 'about young people, not for young people'.
However, despite any controversy, the cast and crew of Sugar Rush deserve congratulations; international recognition reflects the growing regard for such a highly-acclaimed programme.
Olivia Hallinan and Lenora Crichlow
Writer Katie Baxendale
Link - International Emmy Awards
18 November 2006 - Sugar Rush wins at Stonewall awards
At the first Stonewall Awards held on 2 November, the second series of Sugar Rush was named Broadcast of the Year. This recognition from Stonewall, one of the UK's leading gay rights organisations, is a testament to the programme.
The ceremony was hosted by Sir Ian McKellen, at the Royal Academy in London, and saw Olivia Hallinan (Kim) and Lenora Crichlow (Sugar) in attendance.
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Picture courtesy of Stonewall's website
18 November 2006 - Sugar Rush nominated for an International Emmy
Sugar Rush is one of a series of British nominations for the International Emmy Awards: up there with such shows as Little Britain and Life on Mars. The award ceremony, which takes place on Monday 20 November in New York City, rewards the best of non-US television.
Surprisingly, the show is nominated in the Children and Young People category; along with fellow British production Johnny and the Bomb, and Norwegian shows Boys Will Be Boys and Elias - The Little Rescue Boat.
Link - International Emmys
16 September 2006 - Sugar Rush Series 3
According to Channel 4's Sugar Rush Page, the show will be returning for a third series next year. The page simply says 'watch out for a new series next year'.
Link - Channel 4 Sugar Rush Page
16 September 2006 - Sweet
Julie Burchill, author of the Sugar Rush book, has confirmed she is writing a sequel called 'Sweet' and is already a third of the way through the book about Maria's life. In a move away from the narration of Kim in Sugar Rush, the new book is to be written in the first person - from Sugar's point of view, indicating possibly that Kim may not be (as) involved.
'Sweet' will be published by Macmillan in the next two years.
16 September 2006 - Wilderness
Lenora Crichlow's film, Wilderness, is available on DVD on 23 October 2006. A trailer for the film is available on the first link below. For more details please visit the site in the next few days.
Links
Trailer (Click In Cinemas, Out Now, Wilderness for the trailer)
Michael Bassett, Director
Pre order on Amazon
16 September 2006 - The Sugar Rush Site's Forum
Although series 2 has finished, there is still plenty to talk about on the messageboard. New sections have been added, to talk about the cast's other work, as well a section for talk of Sugar Rush's (lack of) media coverage.
Link - The Sugar Rush Site's Forum
16 September 2006 - Sugar Rush series 2 DVD
The series 2 and series 1/2 boxset were released three weeks ago, and few reviews of it are to be found. Some messages from the IMDB forum are on older news entries on this site, however if anyone has bought the DVD and would like to write a review, please e-mail sugarrushsite@aol.com
Link - Buy Page
16 September 2006 - Channel 4 Drama Forum
The Channel 4 forum, has banned people under the age of 16 from posting on it. While we all understand the safety element, it does seem to be going over the top, especially as it is easy to get round. The Sugar Rush Site's Forum is the premier place of free Sugar Rush discussion, that will not delete threads for becoming too long, or going slightly off topic.
16 September 2006 - Series 2 Repeats
Series 2 is being repeated on Wednesday mornings on E4. For the latest schedule times, please visit the Schedule Page.
Link - Schedule Page
14 September 2006 - Marianne Faithfull
Singer Marianne Faithfull, who sang 'The Ballad of Lucy Jordan', a song memorably used in the final episode of last year's first series of Sugar Rush, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
While not directly relevant to Sugar Rush, I thought it would be nice to put this news on this site. In a statement, Faithfull said 'I have absolute faith and confidence in my fantastic medical team and of course I will be well again, if not better than ever'.
Her song was also on the official soundtrack to last year's series, and this site wishes her a speedy recovery!
8 September 2006 - Site E-mail
The Sugar Rush Site now has its own dedicated e-mail address, sugarrushsite@aol.com. This address can be used in regard to this site, as well as the messageboard.
8 September 2006 - Site Changes
I will be making some slight changes to the site in the next couple of days. This shouldn't be too important, but could mean that occasionally when browsing, a page might be in a bit of a mess!
22 August 2006 - New Messageboard Sections
As series two is over, and talk will now focus on other elements of Sugar Rush, I have added some new parts to the forum. Firstly, Munch Box is for discussion of Sugar Rush in the media, most notably not enough coverage! The other addition is that of The CC, for talk about any other projects the cast are in, like Lenora Crichlow's film 'Wilderness' (an update about that will be put on this site in the next couple of days).
The messageboard can be found here.
22 August 2006 - Sugar Rush Series 2 DVD
According to posts on IMDB, the extra features on the series 2 DVD are better than those for series 1. One poster said 'there are interviews, LOADS of deleted scenes, funny bits and outtakes'. They continued, 'really long interviews with Olivia (who plays Kim), Lenora (Sugar), Sara (Stella) and Richard (Nathan), talking about how they got the part, what they think of the show, characters' relationships, the clothing that they wear and the kissing scenes'.
However, one key member of the cast was left out. 'The interviews are good although Sarah-Jane Potts doesn't get interviewed at all, which is a shame since she's a pivotal character in series2. There's some interesting stuff on there though. The outtakes are funnier than the series 1 DVD, and it's interesting to see the deleted scenes and how they incorporated the stuff they cut out.' As many expected, the music has been changed again, 'it is REALLY annoying though that they've changed the music, although some of the new stuff is starting to feel like it fits. It also feels like they've added a lot of music to scenes that didn't need it'.
For info on buying the series 2 DVD, or the series 1 and 2 double set, visit the Buy Page.
22 August 2006 - Sugar Rush Series 2 Archive
As indicated in the banner at the top of all pages on the site, an archive of all the episode reviews for series 2 is now available at http://sugarrush.0catch.com/series2.htm. It does exactly as it's described!
20 August 2006 - Sugar Rush Series 2 on DVD
Tomorrow sees Sugar Rush series two released on DVD . Like series one, it is certified as an 18. Also released tomorrow is a series one and two boxset. For information on how to buy these products, please visit the Buy Page.
For the record, I e-mailed the British Board of Film Classification last year regarding the decision to rate the first series as an 18. This is the reply I received, as well as my original message:
Thank you for your recent email regarding Sugar Rush. I am sorry that you
were disappointed by the 18 classification but hope you will see that
examiners made every effort to classify the work appropriately.
As you are aware, the BBFC uses a series of categories to classify videos
and DVDs, ranging from Uc, for material suitable for pre-school children,
to 18 for material suitable for adults only. Examiners consider each film,
video and DVD separately and must balance content against its context, the
standards set out for each category in the BBFC's Guidelines and the law.
The guidelines reflect the issues, concerns and standards arising from
regular consultation with the public. The categories are used to signal to
the public the level of offence or harm presented by a variety of issues
including language, violence, sex references, horror and drugs, plus the
theme and the general feel or tone of a work. At 15, the guidelines allow
frequent strong language, strong sex references, sexual activity without
strong detail, strong violence which does not dwell on the infliction of
pain or injury, and drug taking - though the work as a whole must not
promote or encourage drug misuse.
In classifying videos and DVDs, examiners must also take care to ensure
that we meet our duties under the Video Recordings Act 1984, which requires
the BBFC 'to have special regard to the likelihood of works being viewed in
the home, and to any harm likely to those who view a video [and] any harm
to society through the behaviour of those viewers afterwards’. In
particular, the Act points us to consider potential harm to children and
teenagers and pay special attention to issues including the portrayal of
criminal behaviour, the use of illegal drugs, and human sexual activity.
The decision to classify Sugar Rush 18 was carefully considered and based
on a number of factors. Examiners recognised that the series' themes and
portrayal of teenage lives would be of appeal to adults and older teens and
were aware that the series has recently been airing on Channel 4 in a 10.50
pm timeslot - a late evening time reserved for stronger, adult oriented
material, including works that the BBFC has passed 18. We also noted that
the work contained some graphic and tonally strong sexual activity and
references (at times involving underage sex) and the regular portrayal of
teenage and adult illegal drug use, which presented without critique, could
be read making such drug use appear a normal, risk-free part of life.
Taking these elements together, examiners felt that the series fell outside
the 15 guidelines and that an 18 classification would better reflect the
nature of its content and act as a warning of such to any potential
underage viewers and their parents.
You may be interested to know that as part of our ongoing commitment to the
public the BBFC updated its guidelines in February this year after an
extensive process of research and consultation with the public. The
research indicated an overwhelming number of respondents felt the BBFC
should protect under 18s from material which was unsuitable or harmful,
that there was general agreement on the standards for the portrayal of sex
at 15 and 18 and that drug misuse continued to be a major concern – even at
the adult category. That said, no classification system will ever be
sufficiently sophisticated to encompass the vast range of public opinion
and some viewers will at times disagree with the category given to
individual works. At 18, as at all categories, content ranges in strength
and not all viewers will take the same level of issue with the different
elements (language, violence, sex, horror etc.) which are the determining
factors for each work. The difficulty for the BBFC is trying to encompass
all such reactions to the material in its classification system.
I hope this has addressed your concerns and that I have been able to show
the classification is consistent with our guidelines and our duties under
the Video Recordings Act. For further information on our guidelines please
may I direct you to our website www.bbfc.co.uk. Our student website
www.sbbfc.co.uk and interactive children's website, www.cbbfc.co.uk offer
further insight into how we work and our efforts to engage children and
young people's views on classification issues.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact us. We always welcome public
feedback and your comments have been taken on board.
Yours sincerely,
Nicki Page
Film and video examiner
Original message:
I would like to know why the DVD of the series 'Sugar Rush' is an 18 - the
show was on TV at 11pm, a time where many 15-18 year olds can see it. 15-18 year olds know the terminology used in the series, as well as the swear
words, and I cannot see how this has been given an 18 rating.
I await a reply as I would like to hear the BBFC's side.
Thanks you.
20 August 2006 - Forum Update
As the end of the series has come, it is inevitable that some discussion will focus on rumours of a third series. I have created a new section of the forum for this, called Munch Box.
Link - Munch Box.
20 August 2006 - Julie Burchill, Author of the 'Sugar Rush' Book
Following e-mails with Julie Burchill herself, and the webmaster of an unofficial site dedicated to her, The Sugar Rush Site has got a mention on www.julieburchill.org.uk. I felt it was only fair to return the compliment, and add a link to the Links Page.
20 August 2006 - Series 2, Episode 10 Review
Decisions, decisions. The writers again chose to end a series of Sugar Rush on a cliffhanger. Although they were taking the safe route of leaving the options open on whether to make a third series, this ending does seem a lot more straightforward than the first; it is likely that any third series would start with Kim and Saint living together, with a variety of scenarios of the relationship between Kim and Sugar; kissing one minute, causing a fire the next.
Back to the episode, did Kim really need to take half the episode to tell Saint the truth? She could have just said at the time that she was unsure, however knowing Saint, it wouldn't have gone down too well. It's hard not to feel sorry for Kim, one minute she can't wait to leave home after waking her brother from his coffin, the next she feels morally bound to stay after hearing how Stella wants to be a good parent to all of her children. Although it's hard to see Stella's 'new responsible era' ever getting off the ground, would Kim really want to leave?
Let's be honest, it would be hilarious to see Sugar at a 'proper' college - that's probably why it's not happening! At least she's making a career for herself! As for Matt, it would be nice for him to have a half-proper storyline!
The end of the series also led to the use of two pieces of music synonymous with series one. 'In a Manner of Speaking', by Nouvelle Vague, was used, again, at poignant moment in the plot (it was used at the very end of the first series), also, The Faders' 'No Sleep Tonight', connected with the first scene of the first episode (Kim fantasising) was used again at the end of the second series.
Although Lenora Crichlow is in a low-profile film, none of the cast are heavily involved in any other projects. There has already been talk of a third series, and I personally think that 2007 will see a third series of Sugar Rush!
19 August 2006 - Site News
Partly due to computer problems, the review of Series 2, Episode 10 won't be up until tomorrow. Even though my PC hasn't turned itself on since Monday, I'm still having problems on Internet Explorer, so I am having to use Firefox.
Like I said, the review won't be ready until tomorrow, hopefully with some other news as well.
13 August 2006 - Series 2, Episode 9 Review
So, Sugar blew it! She's finally in a good, steady relationship that lasts for more than one night, and she blows it by dumping Mark! She had a good guy, who didn't care about her conviction, or what his parents thought, and she just let him go. She'll do well to find anyone else like him.
Saint and Kim's relationship, unlike that of Kim and Sugar in the first series, may not be as crucial to the series finale. While there is a lot to be discussed, most of the relationship has been already mentioned. However, things like the anniversary of Saint's mum's death, can always crop up, and put cloud over a relationship.
That's all for now, there will be a series finale preview (for those going at Channel 4 pace) posted on Wednesday or Thursday.
13 August 2006 - Series 2, Episode 8 Review
Apologies for the late review, I was on holiday and wanted to keep the site at Channel 4 pace!
Despite Nathan's attempts to get the family to spend quality time together, this episode was still top-notch! Nathan has really moved out of his shell in the second series, he even wore a pink top! Thinking about him in series one, it seems really hard to believe it?s the same character swinging in public (in lederhosen)! However, while trying to give Stella what she wants, they lowered Kim's opinion of her parents even further.
Could Sugar have finally found happiness? It was remarkable that she even got to the stage where she could tell Mark about her conviction, and it was nice for her to have met someone who wanted to help. Sugar seemed to be more important in this episode than many before, she was sorely missed while she was in prison. Although the life of Saint and Kim is interesting enough, there's just something about Sugar getting in the middle that makes it better to watch!
Finally, I doubt that most other families would get back to normal as quick as Kim's did following the swinging incident; however it's not really hard when you have people like Matt!
28 July 2006 - Series 2, Episode 7 Review
So, Kim did go to prison for the punch. Last week's episode didn't make it completely clear whether that punch was a 'dream' sequence, but at least Kim didn't have to stay inside. It was Saint who ensured Kim's release, and the relationship between the two blossomed - it was as if Kim was taking on the 'Sugar' role of dominating the relationship, while Saint, like Kim in series one, wanted to take it slow.
Surprisingly, Sugar's actual running of Saint's shop seemed to be going okay, as in she didn't actually lose business. Inevitably though, something was bound to go wrong, in the form of Dmitri getting the money from the cash register. This led to Kim and Saint surprisingly working together rather well, to Kim's obvious horror, and who could blame her - the very prospect of her girlfriend, her best friend and Dmitri - almost as bad as what she sees in the next episode!
Anyway, that whole section was well shot - the different squares on screen, and the overall manner resembled a much slicker style, like that of the BBC's Hustle. Overall they pulled it off, with Kim making a lucky escape.
Finally, I will be posting the review of episode 8 later than usual as I'm on holiday, leaving tomorrow and coming back a week later. In the meantime, visit the messageboard on this site, the only place for Sugar Rush discussion that will let you speak your mind, and won't delete your posts.
23 July 2006 - The Sugar Rush Site on Wikipedia
Without making this news article into a description of a description, The Sugar Rush Site now has its own entry on Wikipedia! It can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sugar_Rush_Site.
21 July 2006 - Series 2, Episode 6 Review
Well, the truth finally came out about Kim's series-ly drug-related mishap. Sugar and Saint's relationship worsened again, while Kim and Sugar's strangely became stronger.
Saint was obviously angered by Sugar's deceit, but who could blame her? Obviously not Kim, who admitted that she couldn't live without her; something the entire relationship couldn't function without, and what seemed to be missing from episodes when Sugar was in prison.
Meanwhile, Kim opened her heart to a therapist, not mentioning her drug mishap once. Stella and Nathan left it to Matt to provide the comedy, with another series-ly event occuring, Matt being a woman, although this time he wasn't mensturating!
Although the front cover of the DVD may give away the ending, it will still be interestering to see how the series ends.
Also, for details of when forthcoming episodes will be shown, visit the On TV Page, located at http://sugarrush.0catch.com/ontv.htm .
18 July 2006 - News Archive Created
Because I am having problems with writing new news items on the News Page, I have decided to create a News Archive with all the old entries, so I can continue to publish new entries in the site's existing style.
The News Page can be read at http://sugarrush.0catch.com/news.htm
The News Archive can be read at http://sugarrush.0catch.com/news2.htm
18 July 2006 - Sugar Rush DVD News
What started as finding on the free-to-edit online encyclopedia Wikipedia that Sugar Rush series 1 and 2 will be released as a boxset, turned into an online expedition into finding info on forthcoming DVDs. In this search, the picture for the front of the series 2 DVD has also been revealed.
Both the series 2 DVD and the 2-series boxset will be released on 21 August, the Monday after the second series ends on Channel 4. The inevitable question that will be asked, is that of this either being a quest to get more money, or does this mean the end of Sugar Rush? Plenty of speculation in the next few months, but in the meantime, the picture for the cover of the series 2 DVD, courtesy of Amazon.co.uk
Please visit the Buy Page for details on pre-ordering these two items.
18 July 2006 - Olivia Hallinan Fansite
For those (all!) of us interested in Olivia Hallinan, there is a new fansite dedicated to her. It is located at http://www.oliviahallinanfan.net/, and was made by OliviaHallinanFannet from the forum on this site. http://www.oliviahallinanfan.net/ and http://sugarrush.0catch.com/ have both linked each other.
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