Typically, at least with shows here in the US, it's an actor that used to be a reasonably big star or is well known. Usually a bit part in terms of overall plot, but is stuck in there as a sort of actor/actress that gives the show legitimacy.
You can't help but watch the Patriots; even if you aren't a fan of the team. It's pure entertainment, I'd go as far to say as much entertainment as the St Louis Rams when they were scoring 40 points a game and 500 yards worth of offense.
The game last night was a good one, I thought it was all...
Three cheers to Dave the Gaff though, thought your comments were spot on. I left for lunch after that, shame that there weren't more Brighton and Hove Albion calls taken.
to be honest, I'm a bit put off at the moment. Commentary from the official site only seems to start five to fifteen minutes prior to kickoff. Yet, SCR is broadcast for over an hour after the match. I don't understand why it can't be done for both an hour prior to kickoff, and an hour over...