Being... N-Dubz
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Being... N-Dubz is a 6 part documentary of English hip hop group N-Dubz
. It is sponsored by Adidas Originals
A new episode airs at 9:00pm on 4Music
, it gets repeated again on Channel 4
on the same day at 11:15. It has commissioned for a second season.
The series is narrated by Loose Women
panelist Lynda Bellingham
.
The series premiered on 21 June 2010 at 5:30pm on 4Music
. In the first episode, Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer take a trip down memory lane, comfort crying fans at a signing and narrowly avoid a punch-up at a celebrity football tournament. Cameo's in this episode include Lee Ryan
, Gordon Smart
, Nathalie Emmanuel
, Jamie Archer, Danyl Johnson and one of N-Dubz's enemies Lethal Bizzle
.
Episode 2
The second episode aired on 28 June 2010. In this episode, the group go to a country recording studio where they lay down a new single with Mr Hudson, and Dappy
gets a visit from his son, Gino. Later, Tulisa acts alongside Rochelle
from The Saturdays
in a new Brit flick, Bulla (later renamed to Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
) before finding herself in a compromising position at a gig in London.
Episode 3
The third episode aired on 5 July 2010. The third episode follows N-Dubz on a tour around Greece where things don't go to plan with Dappy going missing at the airport and almost missing the flight. Tulisa is thrown into the sea by the boys and then ditches the band for a break in Ibiza where she calms down.
Episode 4
The fourth episode aired on 12 July 2010. In this episode, the band have a big bust up, run riot on the T4 set, Dappy makes peace with the police, Tulisa regrets asking the boys to help paint her new home and the group go to the Glastonbury Festival.
Episode 5
The fifth episode aired on 19 July 2010. In this episode, Tulisa learns boxing and how to ride a horse. Dappy and Fazer consider buying a house in the country, and the band go to T4 on the Beach
.
Episode 6
The last episode aired on 26 July 2010. This final episode in the series looks back on the highlights of the run, including a row in Gree/..mm bnm
Episode 1
This episode aired on April 13th 2011 and aired on Channel 4 and 4music. Tulisa and Fazer head off to America leaving Dappy back home due to illness(He arrives in America a few days later). In America Tulisa and Fazer meet and watch Tinie Tempah
perform. Tulisa and Fazer then meet up with Dappy in Los Angeles.
Episode 2
The band meets up with Def Jam's
Vice President to discuss US plans. He then invites the band to a party at the Paramount Pictures studios only to discover that the only bandmate who attends the party is Tulisa as Dappy and Fazer refused to go and decides to record a new song in the studio instead.
Episode 3
The band record songs in the studio as well as going to Universal Studios
, with Tulisa being mistaken for someone in Jersey Shore
, and also go to Venice Beach. With manager Jonathan keeping close tabs, do they have what it takes? Later, Dappy shows his emotional side.
Episode 4
The band head back to London to promote and to audition dancers for their Love.Live.Life arena tour. Dappy reveals a new tattoo and Tulisa visits a beauty salon.
Episode 5
With the Isle of Wight Festival on the horizon, Dappy gets struck down with a mystery bug and Fazer misplaces the band's music.
Episode 6
This episode features all the series highlights of Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer's time in America... and beyond.
N-Dubz
N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer.N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records...
. It is sponsored by Adidas Originals
Adidas Originals
Adidas Originals is a line of casual sports apparel, and is the heritage line of Adidas The brand uses the famous Trefoil logo, which was originally used on all adidas products until the company decided in 1997 that the trefoil logo would thereafter only be used on heritage products, and was...
A new episode airs at 9:00pm on 4Music
4Music
4Music is a music and entertainment channel in the United Kingdom and available on some digital television providers in the Republic of Ireland - its web component can be found at with its own and pages. It is the only channel within the Box Television Network to be branded under Channel 4 and...
, it gets repeated again on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
on the same day at 11:15. It has commissioned for a second season.
The series is narrated by Loose Women
Loose Women
Loose Women is a British lunchtime television programme, first broadcast in 1999 on ITV. It consists of a panel of four women who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip...
panelist Lynda Bellingham
Lynda Bellingham
Lynda Bellingham is a Canadian-born English actress, broadcaster and author, who is known for her distinctive husky voice.-Early life:...
.
Series 1
Episode 1The series premiered on 21 June 2010 at 5:30pm on 4Music
4Music
4Music is a music and entertainment channel in the United Kingdom and available on some digital television providers in the Republic of Ireland - its web component can be found at with its own and pages. It is the only channel within the Box Television Network to be branded under Channel 4 and...
. In the first episode, Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer take a trip down memory lane, comfort crying fans at a signing and narrowly avoid a punch-up at a celebrity football tournament. Cameo's in this episode include Lee Ryan
Lee Ryan
Lee Ryan is an English singer-songwriter, actor and member of the British boy band Blue.-Early life:...
, Gordon Smart
Gordon Smart
Gordon Smart is a Scottish journalist and editor of The Suns celebrity column Bizarre.-Journalism career:...
, Nathalie Emmanuel
Nathalie Emmanuel
Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel is a British actress best known for her role in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as Sasha Valentine, which she played from 2006 to 2010....
, Jamie Archer, Danyl Johnson and one of N-Dubz's enemies Lethal Bizzle
Lethal Bizzle
Lethal Bizzle, also known as Lethal B , is a Ghanaian British rapper. His songs are known to satirise modern Gangsta rap; much of the humour comes from the adoption of hip-hop style and language...
.
Episode 2
The second episode aired on 28 June 2010. In this episode, the group go to a country recording studio where they lay down a new single with Mr Hudson, and Dappy
Dappy
Costadinos Contostavlos better known by his stage name Dappy, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, actor of Greek descent. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Camden-based Grime/hip hop/R&B trio N-Dubz, with his cousin Tulisa and their friend Fazer...
gets a visit from his son, Gino. Later, Tulisa acts alongside Rochelle
Rochelle Wiseman
Rochelle Eulah Eileen Wiseman is an English singer, actress and television presenter. She is best known for her work in pop groups S Club 8 and The Saturdays...
from The Saturdays
The Saturdays
The Saturdays are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London, United Kingdom. The group consists of five members Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman. In 2007 the band were formed through Fascination Records which gave them an instant record deal with...
in a new Brit flick, Bulla (later renamed to Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Big Fat Gypsy Gangster is a straight-to-DVD British comedy film written by and starring Ricky Grover. The film centeres around Grover's character Bulla from The 11 O'Clock Show, after his released from prison...
) before finding herself in a compromising position at a gig in London.
Episode 3
The third episode aired on 5 July 2010. The third episode follows N-Dubz on a tour around Greece where things don't go to plan with Dappy going missing at the airport and almost missing the flight. Tulisa is thrown into the sea by the boys and then ditches the band for a break in Ibiza where she calms down.
Episode 4
The fourth episode aired on 12 July 2010. In this episode, the band have a big bust up, run riot on the T4 set, Dappy makes peace with the police, Tulisa regrets asking the boys to help paint her new home and the group go to the Glastonbury Festival.
Episode 5
The fifth episode aired on 19 July 2010. In this episode, Tulisa learns boxing and how to ride a horse. Dappy and Fazer consider buying a house in the country, and the band go to T4 on the Beach
T4 on the Beach
T4 On The Beach is a British one day music event which is held on the beach at Weston-super-Mare and televised for Channel 4. The event began in 2003 as Pop Beach in Great Yarmouth, changing to the current title and venue in 2005....
.
Episode 6
The last episode aired on 26 July 2010. This final episode in the series looks back on the highlights of the run, including a row in Gree/..mm bnm
Christmas Special
The group confirmed on their website that they are filming a Christmas special of the series which aired on 6 December 2010. The group prepare for the release of their third album, present at the Mobo Awards and perform at T4's Stars of 2010. Fazer also helps Dappy pick out Christmas presents at Hamleys. Also coming along, Dappy's girlfriend Kaye and his son, Gino. while Tulisa goes shopping for gifts to give to young hospital patients. This episode is 1 hour long including the adverts, twice as long as usual episodes.Series 2 (In America And Beyond)
The second series focuses on the group as they travel to America to meet with top US producers. The second series will premiere on Channel 4 on April 13 at 11.40pm.Episode 1
This episode aired on April 13th 2011 and aired on Channel 4 and 4music. Tulisa and Fazer head off to America leaving Dappy back home due to illness(He arrives in America a few days later). In America Tulisa and Fazer meet and watch Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He made his first mixtape in 2007 with 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, the album features Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit...
perform. Tulisa and Fazer then meet up with Dappy in Los Angeles.
Episode 2
The band meets up with Def Jam's
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
Vice President to discuss US plans. He then invites the band to a party at the Paramount Pictures studios only to discover that the only bandmate who attends the party is Tulisa as Dappy and Fazer refused to go and decides to record a new song in the studio instead.
Episode 3
The band record songs in the studio as well as going to Universal Studios
Universal Studios
Universal Pictures , a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, is one of the six major movie studios....
, with Tulisa being mistaken for someone in Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
, and also go to Venice Beach. With manager Jonathan keeping close tabs, do they have what it takes? Later, Dappy shows his emotional side.
Episode 4
The band head back to London to promote and to audition dancers for their Love.Live.Life arena tour. Dappy reveals a new tattoo and Tulisa visits a beauty salon.
Episode 5
With the Isle of Wight Festival on the horizon, Dappy gets struck down with a mystery bug and Fazer misplaces the band's music.
Episode 6
This episode features all the series highlights of Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer's time in America... and beyond.