Student Style Profile - Charlotte Mitchell

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition we speak to Charlotte Mitchell to see which brand labels define her own style!

“My wardrobe has a few recurring brand names. I often shop at River Island, Topshop and a couple of other places at Liverpool ONE, as there are plenty of options and the style of clothes in those shops are suited to my fashion tastes. That being said, how the clothes look and feel are the priority for me, so it isn’t just about the brands!

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Ranking Every Episode Of ... Only Fools and Horses

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Following on from recapping the history of Only Fools and Horses, I will now provide my own personal rankings on every episode of Only Fools, from best to worst. Bear in mind that this is only my opinion, so it's only a first-person viewpoint, and that even the weaker episodes weren't exactly duds. Read on and see if you agree with my rankings, or if you think I'm a complete and utter plonker.

(Incidentally, if you want to read my history pieces, you can click the following links for Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four.)

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The History of Only Fools and Horses - Part Four

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Parts One, Two and Three charted the majority of the history of Only Fools and Horses. This final chapter looks at the intended final trilogy, as well as what would ultimately be a short series of comeback episodes from 2001-2003.

Christmas Specials 1996

Part one, Heroes & Villains, is remembered for one scene only: Del and Rodney running through the streets of Peckham dressed as Batman and Robin, en route to a fancy dress party. It has been played so often that, to be honest, it's lost some value to me, especially since they do little besides running to make the audience laugh. At the time, though, it was a massively funny moment, although to me it was funnier that they turned up at the party only to discover that it had now become a wake. In the meantime, we learn that Cassandra is pregnant with Rodney's first child. This was a good start to the 1996 Xmas trilogy, even if I still believe that the Batman and Robin scene is a bit overrated; it felt contrived, which was not normally the case for Sullivan's big comedy moments. Perhaps he wanted to ensure that the trilogy had at least one hugely memorable moment.

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Student Style Profile - Hannah Louise

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition we speak to Hannah Louise, who has plenty of cool styles in her wardrobe!

“I have a lot of different styles and varieties in my wardrobe. I choose what I think looks nice rather than prioritising brand labels, although there are certain designer names which do pop up across my clothes!"

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The History of Only Fools and Horses - Part Three

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

In Parts One and Two, I charted the beginning and rise of Only Fools and Horses. In this third chapter, I will recap what was probably the greatest ever year for the series, along with some memorable Christmas specials and the final "proper" series.

Series Six - 1989

In the past, each series consisted of stand-alone episodes, with perhaps the odd reference to a previous show here and there. In series six, however, there was one constant plotline throughout, that being the development of Rodney's relationship with Cassandra, played by Gwyneth Strong. They meet at a computer class in the first episode of the series and, by the sixth and final episode of the series, they are getting married. In the meantime, however, we were treated to arguably the greatest OFAH series ever.

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The History of Only Fools and Horses - Part Two

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Having tackled the first few years of Only Fools and Horses in Part One (which you can read by clicking here), next we move onto some of the greatest years in the history of Only Fools - although this period began on a sad note.

Series Four - 1985

Episode one - Happy Returns, where Rodney dates the daughter of one of Del's old flames - briefly refers to the Grandad character being in hospital. In reality, actor Lennard Pearce died during production of this series, with some scenes shot for a later episode (which would be refilmed). To handle the situation, John Sullivan wrote a moving yet ultimately funny and productive episode entitled Strained Relations, where the Trotters openly acknowledged the real-life death, albeit referring to Grandad the character rather than Lennard the actor. It was so effective that David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst were in tears filming the scenes, but there were still moments of laughter to be had, such as a priceless mix-up involving Grandad's hat and his coffin, and the humorous methods used for the introduction of Grandad's replacement, Uncle Albert (played by Buster Merryfield). Although Grandad provided great comic foil for Del and Rodney, Albert was arguably even funnier and certainly a more loveable figure in the long run, with his recounts from "During the War" being show highlights on their own at various points going forward. Of greater note, though, was how Sullivan managed to weave a real-life death into a situation comedy, and pull it off so well and so tastefully that the show never missed a beat, and paid a fitting tribute to Lennard in the process.

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The History of Only Fools and Horses - Part One

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Only Fools and Horses is probably the greatest British sitcom of all-time, if not the greatest comedy show ever period. A moderately-sized group of recurring characters with the central figures having a consistent and clear goal - to somehow become millionaires one day - along with topnotch comedy material, fantastic comedy acting and outstanding writing all combined for a superb television series. It was a slow starter, it has to be said, but it soon evolved into a real gem of a programme, and at its peak, OFAH was responsible for some of the greatest British television moments in history.

In the beginning of a multi-part series of articles, I'll have a closer look at the history of the series on-screen, reminiscing on the many highs and occasional lows of Only Fools and examining why it was just so damn good.

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Student Style Profile - Danielle Leigh Poole

Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition, we’re going to hear from Danielle Leigh Poole as she discusses her fashion tastes!

"I have to say that my wardrobe is kind of all over the place, and if you saw it in its entirety, even though it is not a mass of clothes, you would wonder what style I am going for."

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Student Style Profile - Luke Mythen

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition, the spotlight shines on Luke Mythen, who explains why it’s more important for him to feel good than it is to base his style on designer names:

“I tend to emphasise being smart over brand labels, and I generally prefer tighter clothing rather than loose items. It’s important to me that what I wear leaves a good impression, especially when I am in work as I will explain. Even when I am doing social things, though, I want to project an image through my clothes that I look the part!"

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Student Style Profile - Bethany Atkin

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition, we have spoken to Bethany Atkin, who gives an overview of how her general style has changed from being a student to becoming a professional businesswoman. Read on and learn!

“A quick word of warning: in no way, shape or form do I claim to be at all stylish, fashionable or influential in my choice of appearance. Therefore, I have altered my Style Profile slightly into a detailed piece of advice for a person starting out as a young professional, and not at all advice on what types of necklines suit which body shape, what trend is in for the summer, or what colour coat brings out your eyes."

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Student Style Profile - Dan Fitt-Palmer

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition, we spoke to Dan Fitt-Palmer to get a male perspective on what trends are cool with students right now!

Dan: “Starting at the top, I like to wear plaid shirts, generally in black or red. I think they’re comfortable, they’re warm, and they look good too! I like those made by Criminal Damage, and you can find these shirts in Liverpool city centre at Grand Central/Quiggins. That being said, I also wear regular fitted shirts, again mainly in black for more formal occasions; TK Maxx and Next are good places for shirts like this."

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Student Style Profile - Natalie Bolderston

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition, we have spoken to our editor, Natalie Bolderston, a second-year student who displays her personality through her style!

Natalie: “I like to wear a lot of black, which helps to keep different material and different items in sync with one another. I have to say that I like wearing faintly goth chick clothes; they’re really cool! More than anything, I look to emphasise comfort and affordability over brand labels, whilst ensuring that I look good at the same time."

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Student Style Profile - Mark Armstrong

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Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: The Student Review

For students, looking the part is very important. After all, you don’t want to roam around a campus looking like a scally, or something below your best. It would be wrong to say that people would judge you on your style, but your clothes can certainly tell your fellow students a lot about the way you carry yourself, whether it be high-maintenance with designer labels or being laid-back with an emphasis on comfort.

The Student Review is looking to see what clothes the students of today are rockin’, and for this edition, we have spoken to one of our columnists, Mark Armstrong, a former student who still ensures that what he wears leaves a strong impression!

Mark: “I try to find a balance between what looks good and what feels great. I want people to look at me and think that what I’m wearing is trendy, but at the same time I don’t want to feel uncomfortable just so that my clothes look appealing."

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