Archive for June 16th, 2007
Another Jewish contestant has entered the Big Brother house.
Advertising guru Jonathan Durden, 49, joins fellow Semites Zachary Lichman and Carole Vincent in the quest to survive the summer and walk away with the £100,000 prize on offer.
The self-made millionaire was due to have his second wedding this summer but has postponed it until the series finishes. He humbly told viewers when entering the Big Brother house that he is certain to win.
A number of members of Britain’s Jewish community have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Stephen Poliakoff, writer and director receives a CBE for services to drama. Earlier this year, his TV screenplay Gideon’s Daughter scooped Golden Globe awards for Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt.
Audrey Damazer, Justices’ Clerk at the Ministry of Justice received an OBE.
