PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL WRAPPED UP FOR A GLAMOROUS CHRISTMAS!

This photo features Joan in a Christmas themed shot that was sent to fan club members in 1994..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER, JOAN!

Here is a 50's studio photo of Joan all decked out for the Holiday season!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL FEATHERED UP FOR HER GLITTERING APPEARANCE!

As Joan opens today in the sensational panto "Dick Whittington", Here is two more photo from yesterdays dress rehearsal.. Joan looks sensational in a Hugh Durrant gown, one of three glamorous creations for the production,also featured are co-stars Nigel Havers & Julian Clary... Look forward to featuring the others in due course!

PROMO FLASHBACK : JOAN COMES GIFT WRAPPED!

This promo ad was used to promote the video cassettes of "The Stud " and "The Bitch" which were the biggest selling video releases of the early 1980's..

PHOTO UPDATE : JOAN REIGNS AT THE HIPPODROME!

Here are exclusive photos of Joan in one of her costumes for her role as Queen Rat in The Birmingham Hippodrome's production of "Dick Whittington" opening tomorrow.. This ultra glamorpuss gown was designed by Emmy Winning designer Hugh Durrant... Can't wait to see the show and the rest of Joan's costumes! Watch this space!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL RED-Y FOR CHRISTMAS..

This fab shot was used for a Hello photo shoot in the early 90's and featured Joan at home in London at Christmas with her children....

PHOTO OF THE DAY : NIGEL TELLS JOAN HE IS OUT OF HIS TREE AS HE ESCAPES JUNGLE!

Here is a nice candid photo of Joan chatting with her "Dick Whittington" co-star Nigel Havers during a press call for the spectacular show which opens at The Birmingham Hippodrome this Saturday the 18th..

EVENT FLASHBACK : JOAN JUDGES A KALEIDOSCOPE OF FASHION! 1966

This rare promo film ad is for the 1966 premiere of the Warner Bros release "Kaleidoscope" which starred Joan's old flame Warren Beatty along with Susannah York.. The reason  I am featuring this as Joan attended the premiere and was a judge for a competition to find "The Girl & Boy Wearing The Most Switched On Gear!".. If you look at the bottom of the ad you will see Competition details ....

APPEARANCE UPDATE : JOAN TAKES TIME OUT TO FACE PAINT THE TOWN....

Joan took time out of her busy rehearsal schedule to pay a visit to The National Institute Of Conductive Education in Moseley to give support to the children who were putting on their production of "Goldilocks And The Three Bears"..The institute takes care of children who have neurological motor disorders.. Joan was thrilled to be able to make an appearance to give the children and staff a boost and some encouragement.. Joan commented.. " I fully support children's charities and I am delighted to take time out to visit the children." Joan also supports among others "The Shooting Star Children's Hospice" and regularly attends events to support the great work they do...

ON THE COVER : PANORAMA .. DECEMBER 1984

This issue of Panorama magazine features Joan in a seductive pose!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN EDITS HER WAY THROUGH CHRISTMAS!

This photo from 2003 features Joan with the staff at the best selling magazine "Marie Claire" and was used on their Christmas Card that year. Joan had edited the January issue of the magazine...

ON THE COVER : PREMIERE VIDEO .. 1983

This cover from a video magazine issued in the Netherlands features Joan and Jane Fonda on the cover as Homework featuring Joan was released on video at that time and Jane was riding high with her fitness videos...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : MAYFAIR LIGHTS UP AS JOAN LENDS A HAND!

This photo features Joan arriving by horse drawn carriage in November 2007 to switch on the Christmas Lights at The Burlington Arcade in Mayfair London. Joan also accepted a cheque on behalf of The Variety Club for £10,000 for childrens based charities, in front of 600 assembled guests...

ON THE COVER : VANITY FAIR... MARCH 1988 ..

This classic cover features a truly glamorous shot of Joan and Jackie in a wonderfully 80's decadent pose...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S A SHOOTING CHRISTMAS STAR!

Here is a photo from last Christmas featuring Joan attending a charity event in aid of one of her favourite charities The Shooting Star Childrens Hospice.. The event was held at Harrods.. Joan is due to attend an event for the charity shortly..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN IS IN FUR A SILVER STUDDED CHRISTMAS!

This suitably festive photo features Joan as Fontaine in the smash hit 1978 film "The Stud", based on the bestselling novel by Jackie Collins..

ON THE COVER : ROMANCE : 1985

Here is another Greek magazine cover featuring a festive Joan all wrapped up for the snow season..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S DREAMING OF A PINK CHRISTMAS!

This promo photo features Joan in a festive promo for the popular Cinzano Rose from the late 70's...

ON THE COVER : RADIO WEEKLY .. 1958

This vintage magazine cover from 1958 features Joan looking glamorous in a typical studio pose..

ON THE COVER : ROMANCE! 1986..

This Greek magazine title translated as "Romance" finds Joan in a festive mood as she prepares to deliver her Christmas gifts in this typically 80's shot!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS DESIGNS COME FULL CIRCLE..

This photo features Joan in the touring production of "Full Circle" wearing a costume designed by Hugh Durrant who has just designed the fabulous costumes for Joan in the upcoming production of "Dick Whittington" at The Birmingham Hippodrome..

PHOTO UPDATE.. JOAN ENJOYS THE COMPANY!

Here is a shot of Joan with Co-stars Julian Clary and Nigel Havers at The Birmingham Hippodrome earlier today.. Thanks to Joan for sharing this photo..

VIDEO UPDATE: JOAN CHECKS OUT THE HIPPODROME!

Here is Joan at the Birmingham Hippodrome where she is rehearsing for her role as Queen Rat in "Dick Whittington".. See link at top of page to book..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS MIDWINTER MEETING WITH KENNETH!

As "A Midwinter's Tale" gets a release on dvd from Warner Archive, here is a photo of Joan with director Kenneth Brannagh at the premiere of Kenneth's 1994 film "Frankenstein" .. No doubt his meeting with Joan inspired him to cast her in his seasonal 1995 film..

DVD ALERT : A MIDWINTERS TALE .. WARNER ARCHIVE

Warner Archive has just released Joan's 1995 seasonal comedy drama "A Midwinter's Tale" aka "In The Bleak Midwinter" which was directed by Kenneth Brannagh and stars Joan as Margaretta D'arcy and agent to an actor Michael Maloney who decides to stage a production of Hamlet over Christmas.. This DVD can be purchased direct from Warner Archives website ... http://www.wbshop.com/ ..However at present it can only be shipped to USA addresses!

ON THE COVER : PHOTO GRAPHIC ... JUNE 1987

This magazine cover features one of my favourite photo's of Joan that was taken during a shoot by Gary Bernstein for the 1988 Book jacket of "Prime Time" in the USA..

ON THE COVER : THE DARKSIDE .. 2001

This cover from 2001 features the Belgian artwork for Joan's classic 1972 shocker "Tales From The Crypt" in which Joan appears in a segment set on Christmas Eve, where she is murdered by a maniacal Santa Claus! This magazine is now out of print and specialised in Horror films on screen and DVD...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : TIS THE SEASON TO PARTY!

As the party season is underway, here is a photo of Joan attending the Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 1992 surrounded by her then beau Robin Hurlstone and Madonna among others..

ON THE COVER : DAYTIMERS .. MARCH 1983 ...

This cover from soap orientated magazine "Daytimers And Real Life" features a lovely portrait of Joan, also featured is "Knot's Landing" star Ted Shackelford and the legendary Virginia Graham...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN IS SWAMPED OVER CHRISTMAS..

This Christmas Joan will spend her time in Birmingham and she will spend Christmas Day with Tara who lives not too far from Birmingham, but Christmas for Joan has not always been in the family fold. This rare photo by Eddie Sanderson features Joan up to her neck (almost) in the murky waters of the Florida swamps filming a scene for the cult camp epic "Empire Of The Ants". The film was shot near Christmas in 1976 and I am sure it's an occasion Joan will never forget!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN MAKES A KILLING THIS CRYPTMAS!

As it's fast approaching the holiday season, here is Joan as Joanne in the classic shocker "Tales from the Crypt".. Joan appears in the segment "And All Through The House", which is set on Christmas Eve and features Joan murdering her husband, but ends up murdered herself by a maniac dressed as Santa Claus!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN IS CARRIED AWAY BY THIS FISHER BROAD!

This fun photo features Joan getting a lift up from Carrie Fisher at a screening of the movie "These Old Broads" which Joan starred in and was written by Carrie. Joan will next appear with Carrie's mother Debbie Reynolds in the movie "Unforgettable".. Debbie of course also featured in "Broads"..

TV ALERT : THE ONE SHOW .. BBC 1 .. MONDAY DECEMBER 6TH 2010..

Just to mention that Joan will appear on the popular early evening lifestyle chat show The One Show on BBC 1 on Monday evening at 7.00 PM...

TV UPDATE... LOOSE WOMEN .. 3RD DECEMBER 2010



JOAN ON THE LOOSE WOMEN PANEL TODAY



JOAN OUTSIDE A CHILLY ITV

Here are a couple of shots of Joan at today's Loose Women recording.. Joan flew in from New York yesterday with Virgin Atlantic and considering the weather and all the disruptions she is glad to be back to prepare for her upcoming role as Queen Rat in The Birmingham Hippodrome's production of "Dick Whittington"...

TV ALERT : LOOSE WOMEN .. DECEMBER 3RD 2010 . ITV ..



JOAN ON THE SHOW LAST APRIL



Just a reminder that Joan will appear today on the daytime chat show Loose Women, on ITV at 12.30PM.. The show is repeated on ITV 2 at 3.40PM and again on Monday morning 6th December at 7.15 AM...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN SHARES HER SECRETS WITH ALAN ..1994

This rare photo features Joan on the set of the BBC daytime chatshow "Pebble Mill At One" from 1994 with Alan Titchmarch.. This edition was devoted to Joan as her best selling book "My Secrets" was published.. One of Joan's favourite groups Shakatak also appeared singing their hit single "Down On The Street"....

PHOTO OF THE DAY: JOAN EYES A NEW ROUTINE FOR HER SHOW!

This photo features Joan observing a contestant on the German TV show "Guiness World Records" from November 2007.. Joan is wondering if she could manage this in her show "One Night With Joan!"

DVD ALERT : DYNASTY SEASON 6 FRENCH & UK RELEASE!



UK SLEEVE




FRENCH SLEEVE



Delighted to report that "Dynasty Season 6"  has just been released in France, while a UK release is set for January 24th.. I am glad that these releases are the full season, unlike the USA release which ave been split into two seperate releases...

ON THE TOWN : HOLIDAY CHEER WITH JOAN AT FEINSTEIN'S..

Last night Joan attended the opening of Michael Feinstein's Holiday season show " SWING..IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON." at Feinstein's at the Regency which runs until December 30th.. Joan was delighted to catch up with Alan Cumming and Barry Humphries... Here is a lovely shot of Joan with the guys.. Thanks to Joan for sharing....

PROMO UPDATE : A BITTAR OPENING FOR ALEXIS!

Here is a promo ad to announce the opening of two new ALEXIS BITTAR stores in Los Angeles, this Thursday 2nd December.. Joan fronted the recent ad campaign for the best selling Jewellry Brand...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : A SHOT OF COGNAC AT FEINSTEIN'S

Here is a fun shot of Joan with New York TV personality and socialite Cognac Wellerlane, who attended Joan's show last week. Joan and Cognac are all wrapped up for the chilly NY winter weather and they both look as glamorous as ever..