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Filmed over four years and narrated by housemates Sam, Hilly, Lucy, Lewis and Megan, all between the ages of 19-23 and close friends since childhood, "The Specials" shares the ups and downs of their daily lives from first love to heartbreak, from leaving college to finding a job, as well as the day-to-day interactions and complications of sharing a house together. The housemates live life to the max - they enjoy everything from surfing and karaoke to even competing in the Special Olympics.

"We were extremely thrilled to bring this series to OWN. We fell in love with the fun, adventurous energy and bond the housemates share," said producer Carolyn Strauss. "It is our hope that viewers are not only entertained by their experiences, but inspired by their excitement for life and encouraged to accept and celebrate all people no matter their walk in life."

The Webby Award-winning series was originally produced as short form,10-minute webisodes in England. OWN will televise fresh, newly adapted episodes following housemates as they continue to support each other through major changes in their lives -- everything from breakups, to a parents' divorce and finally an engagement. The series truly highlights that we are all more alike than different.

"The Specials" is produced by Katy Lock and Daniel May for KADA Media and executive produced by Carolyn Strauss and D.B. Weiss ("Game of Thrones"), Rosie O'Donnell in association with KidRo Productions and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
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REELZ today announced new original programming for winter 2019 including four new specials, three new series and three returning series. Highlighting the specials is the U.S. premiere of Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie celebrating the 40th anniversary of the movie shot guerrilla st...


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The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important British bands of all time, have unveiled details of Encore, their first new album in 37 years. The album will be released on February 1st, 2019. Today sees the release of the album's first single 'Vote For Me' via Island Records....


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Firebrand singer Louise Distras has released her new single, 'Poor Man', the second track to be taken from her upcoming EP, Street Revolution, out January 11th....


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by Tori Hartshorn - October 15, 2018

The Selecter is excited to return to the US and hit the West Coast this fall for 11 shows with special guest DJ Rhoda Dakar.  The band will be playing an extended, hit-rich set with additional live favorites and a few surprises. They will be joined for a few songs by Rhoda Dakar on vocals who wi...


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Ska royalty Neville and Sugary Staple have announced their new collaborative album 'Rude Rebels'. It will be released via Cleopatra Records on both CD and special clear vinyl with black and white splatter in time for celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of 2Tone Records....


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by Tori Hartshorn - September 04, 2018

It's with overwhelming sadness that Neville Staple has announced the death of his grandson Fidel, who was brutally stabbed to death this past weekend. Neville is well known as a founding member of The Specials and Fun Boy Three, not to mention his major role in 2Tone Records. Together with his...


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by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018

A longtime HBO favorite returns with six new episodes of her Emmy®-nominated series when TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW kicks off its third season FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Emmy® winner Ullman stars as a wide array of famous faces and everyday people in the sketch co...


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by Robert Diamond - July 21, 2018

Jared Dylan has returned from Ireland where he has been working with Irish musicians and producers, writing new music, touring, and garnering critical acclaim and radio airplay. To celebrate his return and his brand new single, Jared will be performing to a hometown crowd at The Cutting Room before ...


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by Macon Prickett - June 20, 2018

Jared Dylan has returned from Ireland where he has been working with Irish musicians and producers, writing new music, touring, and garnering critical acclaim and radio airplay. To celebrate his return and his brand new single, Jared will be performing to a hometown crowd at The Cutting Room before ...


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by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2018

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the critically acclaimed, world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed...


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As THE ENGLISH BEAT starring Dave Wakeling readies the public for the release of HERE WE GO LOVE,  their first studio album since 1982, on June 15, 2018, venues across the country are bracing for a frenetic and frantic round of skanking with the announcement of U.S. tour dates. ...


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by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2018

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the critically acclaimed, world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed...


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by Macon Prickett - April 20, 2018

THE ENGLISH BEAT starring Dave Wakeling return with their first studio album since 1982.  Set for release on June 15, 2018, HERE WE GO LOVE is a brand-new collection of 13 vital songs that have their feet in the here and now, but lose none of the fire and frenzy of those timeless immediate c...


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by Tori Hartshorn - April 10, 2018

Telemundo will offer viewers comprehensive coverage of the Billboard Latin Music Awards with three television specials beginning with the up-close and personal “Detras de la Fama” (Behind the Fame) on Saturday, April 21 at 10pm/9c, featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with regional Me...


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by Julie Musbach - April 03, 2018

Are we all savages? Sankalpa Productions presents the world premiere of a darkly funny literary thriller with a surprise twist. Ann Hearn Tobolowsky directs  Forever Bound by Steve Apostolina for a May 11 opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances continue through June 16....


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by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2018

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed by Ann Hearn.  THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE wi...


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by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2018

The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for Toots & The Maytals will go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m.   Toots Hibbert is one of the great voices of Jamaica and The Maytals built their reputation with energetic straight-from-church style of singing and their ...





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