Peter Robinson's Blog, page 15

Spring Update

I met with Stephen Tompkinson to discuss the forthcoming Inspector Banks TV series in Florida last month. I don't have a lot more news except that the director is to be James Hawes (Enid, The 39 Steps, several Merlin and Doctor Who episodes) and filming begins at the end of April. As soon as I have any word on who's playing Annie, I'll post it.

This year is shaping up to be a very busy one from August onwards, with the BAD BOY Tour kicking off in the UK, then Australia, New Zealand and...

Television and Other Things

First of all, let me thank all of you who sent sympathy over the "Other Peter Robinson" affair. It was all very annoying, but it seems to be over now. I suppose, to look on the bright side, at least I got some press out of it. Anyway, thank you all.

The big news right now is that Left Bank Productions and ITV are going to start filming Aftermath in April with Stephen Tompkinson as Alan Banks. He's thrilled about the role and I'm thrilled to have him in the part. He's an extremely popular...

I'm Not That Peter Robinson

Many thanks to all of you who have offered me your support in my time of difficulty – especially the person who said my wife was a homophobic slut who needed a good slapping around, and the other who suggested that I turn to Jesus Christ as my Saviour – but I must stress that I AM NOT Peter Robinson the politician, Norther Ireland's First Minister.

I would have thought InspectorBanks.com would be the first clue, as would even the most cursory glance at the site, but I guess people who send...