| Being... N-Dubz | |
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Being... N-Dubz title card |
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| Format | Reality TV |
| Starring | N-Dubz |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | 4Music |
| Original run | 21 June 2010 – present |
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Being... N-Dubz is a 6 part documentary of English hip hop group N-Dubz.[1] It is sponsored by Adidas Originals[2] 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The group confirmed on their website that they are filming a Christmas special of the series which aired on 6 December 2010.[3] 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.
The second series focuses on the group as they travel to America to meet with top US producers.[4] The second series will premiere on Channel 4 on April 13 at 11.40pm.[5]
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.
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