P597 CEEFAX 2 597 Fri 21 Jan 22:01/05 1/4 Singer Jane McDonald came to fame via BBC docusoap The Cruise where viewers fell for her powerful singing voice and down-to-earth humour. With sell-out tours and a platinum-selling album under her belt, she now has her own BBC1 TV show — Star For A Night. What was your favourite TV show as a child? Top Of The Pops. Who's been your favourite actor/actress on TV recently? Dame Jude Hench — every part she plays, you believe in the character. —— Star For A Night BBC1 Sat 6.55pm ——— Films 541 Newsround 510 Showbiz 540 Music 560 Freetime 570 Lottery 555 Soap Suds Showbiz Movies ShowbizP597 CEEFAX 2 597 Fri 21 Jan 22:12/02 2/4 Singer Jane McDonald Who's your favourite soap character? Hayley in Coronation Street. She's funny, happy, and she makes a perfect duo along with Roy. Fred Elliot in the Street is a close second. Is there anything on TV at the moment that you can't bear to miss and have to set the video for? dinnerladies. Victoria Wood is a brilliant writer and the series captures northern humour along with occasional pathos. —— Star For A Night BBC1 Sat 6.55pm ——— Films 541 Newsround 510 Showbiz 540 Music 560 Freetime 570 Lottery 555 Soap Suds Showbiz Movies ShowbizP597 CEEFAX 2 597 Fri 21 Jan 22:11/27 3/4 Singer Jane McDonald What's your top TV show of all time? Coronation Street. How many TVs do you have in your house? Two — one in the lounge and one in the family room. What do you like best about your current job? On Star For A Night, I can give somebody else the chance that I got through television. What are you looking forward to in the 21st century? Being happy and healthy. —— Star For A Night BBC1 Sat 6.55pm ——— Films 541 Newsround 510 Showbiz 540 Music 560 Freetime 570 Lottery 555 Soap Suds Showbiz Movies ShowbizP597 CEEFAX 2 597 Fri 21 Jan 22:11/40 4/4 Singer Jane McDonald What's the strangest role you've ever played or job you've ever had? Playing Marilyn Monroe in a show when I worked on a ship. What is your dream TV role? Hosting a major variety spectacular with international singing acts and star guests, because there is a lack of family all-round entertainment on TV at the moment. Jane McDonald hosts the nationwide talent show Star For A Night on BBC1 on Saturdays at 6.55pm. Films 541 Newsround 510 Showbiz 540 Music 560 Freetime 570 Lottery 555 Soap Suds Showbiz Movies Showbiz