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 your questions answeredReplies to some of the questions people most often ask about John, covering:
Birthday and other greetings at showsJohn’s concerts are very carefully planned so that each song flows to the next via a personal story so, although he receives a huge number of requests for shout-outs, he couldn't include these without disrupting the show. Requests for cards and messagesJohn receives hundreds of requests to send card or messages. He’d love to be able to do this, but there isn’t enough time to deal with all of these requests – and if he does one, he has to do them all to be fair to everyone. Backstage passesBackstage passes are not provided for John's concerts or other shows and he cannot arrange to meet fans before or after shows. Tonight's the NightThe closing date for nominations for Tonight's The Night was 10 July and the BBC cannot accept any more applications for this series. If there is a third series, the BBC will invite nominations to be submitted via the BBC Be On A Show page. When the BBC announce the news, we will update the website and announce it on the official news mailing list and on Twitter too. Please note that, while we appreciate the wonderful stories of deserving people who you would like to appear, John and his website do not manage requests to appear on the show and you should apply to the BBC, as detailed above, when they advertise again. Signed photosAt the moment, John is clearing a backlog of requests for signed photos and we cannot currently accept any more requests. As soon as this backlog is cleared, we will provide details on the contact page of the website of how to request a signed photo. Asking John to support charities or attend charity eventsJohn gives as much time as he can to help support his chosen charities:
He's not one to put his name to a cause without actively becoming involved, so he's unable to support, sponsor or take on any other charity work right now. Gifts for JohnWhile John really appreciates the thought behind them, he’d much prefer that, instead of buying him personal gifts, you gift to charity in his name. Even the cost of a card can make a difference to a charity. Donate to charity in John’s name Supporting John's charities from outside the UKJohn's chosen charities are all delighted to receive donations from fans wherever they are! Signing autographs at the stage doorJohn’s first priority is to maintain his health so that he doesn’t disappoint audiences by having to take time off due to illness, which in the past has resulted from him signing autographs in bad weather. After each concert, he and his crew have to drive to the next venue, which may be many hours away. He hates to disappoint his fans, and while you may not have the opportunity to meet him at the stage door afterwards, he will always do his best to make sure you’ve enjoyed the show! Buying John's CDs from outside the UKNot all of John's albums have been released overseas but many online retailers do ship world-wide at reasonable rates. You can find links to buy John’s CDs in the shop section of the website. Concerts outside the UKThere are currently no plans for John to take his concert tour to other countries. If anything is arranged, this will be announced on this website and the mailing list. "John Barrowman" track titles incorrectly identified on US Windows Media PlayerThe US version of Windows Media Player incorrectly identifies John's new CD as ‘Another Side’. However, when you play the CD, you will find that there is no problem with the CD itself. You can change the listing information manually, or you could try an alternative media player program as others are reported to show the correct information. Doctor WhoJohn has said that he would always be thrilled to play Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who, but at the moment, there are no confirmed plans for him to appear in a future series. Torchwood Series 4BBC Wales, BBC Worldwide and Starz Entertainment have announced a three way partnership that will develop a new series of Torchwood. The new series of ten episodes will be written by Russell T Davies and produced and distributed by BBC Worldwide. John will return in his role of Captain Jack and storylines will include locations in the US and around the world. The show will air on both Starz and BBC One in summer 2011. Requests for advice about being gayIf you are confused about your sexuality or want to talk about being gay, Stonewall (a UK charity) can give you advice. If you are in the UK you can contact them on their helpline (0800 050 2020) or via their website: www.stonewall.org.uk. For people both inside and outside the UK, you could also try the following web page of resources www.avert.org/gaylesbianhelp.htm. |
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