News Archive
June 2004 - November 2004

november 2nd 2004

october 30th 2004

Saturday's Daily Mirror TV Magazine features a full page article / interview with John, largely taken from this week's 'Shark Attack' show on Five. A full transcript can be found here.

The following few days should see a number of newspaper features. Next week's Radio Times should also carry a feature about the forthcoming 'Megabugs' series.

october 28th 2004

John Lydon's Megabugs

John Lydon's Megabugs

John Lydon goes back to the Jungle in Discovery's Megabugs… John Lydon has teamed up with Discovery Channel to present a new ten part series on one of his favourite subjects – bugs!

Lydon is on a mission: to find the biggest, hairiest, stickiest and most indestructible insects in the world. In this exciting new series, John goes stateside in search of the continent’s most infamous bugs, from 30-year-old tarantulas and deadly hornets, to rhinoceros cockroaches and glow-in-the-dark scorpions.

En route, John meets the crazy, colourful characters who live and work with such mega bugs daily and literally immerses himself in the world of bugs, being swarmed by killer bees and sucked by leeches along the way.

John Lydon’s Megabugs is full of mega facts about these mega bugs – including how a spider’s webbing is so strong, it can be made into rope that will hold John’s weight, and how a rhinoceros cockroach is so tough, if the average human had the same power as one, then they would be able to carry the equivalent of 76 family cars on their backs!

Lydon believes that it’s time some of the world’s most feared bugs got the respect that they deserve and this fascinating series will uncover some extraordinary facts about these most remarkable creatures.

october 16th 2004

october 13th 2004

Nature Boy is back !

John Lydon's Shark Attack & John Lydon Goes Ape
coming to Channel 5 in November…

John Lydon's Megabugs
also coming to the Discovery Channel !

Nature as you've never saw it before? Nature Rotten Style!

Channel 5 (UK) will broadcast John's two unique good nature-d specials in November. John Lydon's Shark Attack will air November 3rd, with John Lydon Goes Ape being shown a week later on November 10th, both at 8.00pm…

The Discovery Channel will also begin broadcasting John's 10 part Megabugs insect series on November 7th. More to come…

John Lydon's Shark Attack

John Lydon. Punk superstar, national icon and mad keen natural historian.

A lifelong shark fanatic, John is desperate to fulfil his dream of meeting sharks in the wild. In this one hour documentary he travels to South Africa and takes a crash course in scuba so that he can dive in the world's most shark infested waters - and meet the ultimate super predator, the great white...

Even meetings with shark attack victims don't put him off, as John risks life and limb to come face to face with the ocean's most ancient hunters.

John Lydon Goes Ape !

John Lydon. Punk superstar, national icon and mad keen natural historian.

Having spent some time in a celebrity jungle, John's decided to experience the real thing. With best mate John Rambo, he's embarking on a once in a lifetime journey into the heart of East Africa, with the ultimate aim of meeting his oldest relatives - the gorillas who date back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth, 65 million years ago.

And there won't be a celeb in sight.

John's jungle odyssey will take him to see his closest next of kin in the animal kingdom - the chimpanzee - and through impenetrable jungles where he'll encounter the largest living ape - the endangered Silverback Mountain gorilla.

See Picture Gallery for more pix…

John Lydon Shark Attack & John Lydon Goes Ape
© Channel 5 / Tony Galetti

september 12th 2004

John appears in the BBC 3 music industry documentary series 'Blood on the Turntable' tomorrow, Monday, 13th September, at 21:00. The first show of the series centres on the Sex Pistols.

Stay tuned for more televisual discoveries soon…

august 19th 2004

It's time for more Rotten Talk… !

august 16th 2004

It's time for some  Rotten Talk…

july 4th 2004

No, no news of Mr Lydon, just some site updates. I wonder where on earth he could be…?

As you may have noticed we've done some general tinkering throughout the week, nothing major just some little things. I have to say though, I thought it was obvious the big "e" on the pages was the email link, but apparently not! Oh, well…

The first chunk of the multi-media is now available. Please read the "technical bollocks" first before downloading. We've already had to upgrade the site's bandwidth and web space…

In the future I'd like to add video clips, amongst many other things, but at present we don't have means to do so. If anybody can help either with the set up, or by supplying finished video files, please get in touch…

june 28th 2004

What are John Lydon's current plans? That would be telling…It's John's nature not to talk about things till they're done…

News Round Up…

John Lydon has been continuing work on a new solo record with producer Nick Launay. See Fodderstompf interview from January 2004 for more info.

John is also continuing to work with director Penelope Spheeris on the film of autobiography 'Rotten, No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs'.

JL.Com Relaunch!

Well, hello there…

Welcome to the new JohnLydon.Com. Months in the preparation, days in the making…

Relaunched, revamped, re-invented and under new management.

Unlike the previous site John Lydon will be actively involved. Providing news and info. We hope the site will have a unique flavour, which will hopefully go some way in representing Mr Lydon on the internet...

Parts of the site are still under development, more will be added over the following weeks and months. Some features of the old site still remain (thanks to Steve), however, this is pretty much a clean break. Basically, what you see here is just the building blocks for the new site. It will change and expand, and in turn improve.

For the time being, some pages – like parts of the discography and lyrics – will be hosted by our friends at The Filth and the Fury and Fodderstompf and therefore have a different appearance and style etc. The archived news from the old john-lydon.com site will also remain.

Please note we are also starting a new mailing list concentrating on Mr Lydon's many activities. Mailing list membership is separate from forum membership.

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here…
News Archive 2004

5th April 2004

"plumber chic"? Well, that's how the Sunday Mail Magazine 'Night & Day' described Rambo's outfit in these cheeky paparazzi shots of John and Rambo in LA.

Pity they didn't spend more time researching the accompanied caption where they claimed Rambo was John's brother Martin.

And for all you fashion victims who now fancy a pair of overalls, they're not available in the shops, you'll have to go to Arkansas to find the real plumber chic...
Thanks to Cathy Reid

17th February 2004

JohnLydon.Com is now under new 'direction'!

A new revamped site will be back up and running in the near future, however, while the site is under reconstruction we will temporarily be redirecting to The Filth and the Fury. It's early days, and we already have a few ideas, but please be patient...

10th February 2004

Do you really think Razor Rudduck could pick up John and Rambo and throw them both into a lift?

LIES, LIES, LIES!

"Blunt Razor Couldn’t Cut Mustard!
John & John have tried to speak to him for two days, but the He-Man has run for 'them there hills'. After two days he appears to be the missing link..."

More to follow, the truth must out...

Two Sides to Every Story...

John Lydon will be interviewed in tomorrow's Sunday Mirror. Hear the truth from the Horses Mouth, if they have the balls to print it...

9th February 2004

Thought you had got rid on him... ?

On the back of John's I'm a Celebrity appearance, VHI UK will be repeating Rotten TV this week! (Thanks for the support guys, it's only 5 years too late...) Two episodes will be shown tomorrow, Tuesday 10th February, starting at 9pm. Then again on Thursday 12th February, 10pm. It's unclear if only two episodes of the three completed shows will be broadcast, or a mixture of the three. Also see MyDigiGuide.

John will be appearing on the final show of the I'm a Celebrity series tonight. ITV 2 will also be showing 'I'm a Celebrity - Coming Out! ' three special follow up shows, starting tomorrow, Tuesday 10th, at 10.30pm, and running through to Thursday 12th.

8th February 2004

The Written Word is a LIE...

You may have read some vicious stories in today's newspaper's, but if you know anything about John Lydon at all, you know that there's two sides to every story.

'Don't need your blah, blah...'

7th February 2004

Think it's all over? This is just the start...

Is anybody still watching the show without John? No, I didn't think so... I have to admit John leaving was a bit of a shock, and at first I was a little disappointed, I really was enjoying it all, but I think he did do the right thing. He's right, we would have won, easily, but what's the point? He didn't need to be there, let alone win. Could you really imagine John standing waving on that rope bridge in front of the paparazzi...

Even those who were sceptical before would have to admit the last two weeks has been great TV, I've watched some of the best stuff I've seen in years. The whole British public has... People expected John to come on the show, be rude, swear, and walk off. All of which he did... but he did far more than just that, he proved what we all knew already (or at least what I did anyway), he's funny, intelligent, well read, sensitive, and fucking nuts! It's a cliché, but he is a true star. I know for a fact the media moguls have been watching him, lets hope we see him a bit more regularly on TV, preferably on Rotten TV...

John is still all over the media, the majority of today's tabloids had features on himself and Nora, are they trying to find the new Posh & Becks, ha, I think they're in for a shock! Oh, and dear tabloids, if you're going to steal our stuff, please make sure you use it in context. Naughty, naughty...

See the I'm a Celebrity Web Site for loads of video clips of John's time on the show. The Sun are also giving away a free 'I'm a Celeb' DVD, the tokens start today, and continue next week...

5th February 2004

Johnny Escapes Tenko!

Yes as you no doubt know, it official Johnny's Walkabout has become permanent. See the I'm a Celebrity Web Site for more info, and a transcript of John's exclusive interview with show hosts Ant & Dec. It's looking like only the fakes do survive...

More soon...

4th February 2004

Cunning Stunt? John Lydon: Proving swearing is still funny!

So now we're three down, Mr Rotten is still in there, and in there with more than a shout. If he wants to, he'll win. He's a breath of rotten air on primetime TV, and even the plebia know it... And that's including his 'infamous language'! It certainly ruffled a few of the blue rinse brigade, I wonder if anybody kicked in their TV this time! C'mon, you have to admit it was nearly as funny as the ostriches. See we told you this would be fun... Nearly as funny as the fact that 'Never Mind The Bollocks' has charted again. It's not exactly the reason he's doing the show, but hey, welcome aboard. I can't believe you wouldn't have heard the Sex Pistols before though, where the hell have you been? They haven't exactly been hiding...

1st February 2004

Will only the fakes survive... ?

Tomorrow (Monday) sees the start of the 'Voting Off', should you wish to, full info is on the official I'm a Celebrity Web Site. Remember, Vote Mr Rotten and help Save the Little Monkeys!

As you know doubt know, John kicked off a bit on Saturday, and threatened to "Walk" if Jordan didn't pull the finger out. If you saw Sunday's show you'd probably be under the impression he's still in a mood, having watched some of the live feed yesterday it looked to me like he'd got it out of his system. It seems the selective editing may have started already. And I don't think it's a coincidence that Jordan left her 'revelation' until a moment where she was in danger of looking bad either... Despite the (mild) Hatchet Job they pulled tonight there's no way I think he'll be voted off in the first few days, and I hope he doesn't walk, this is too much fun! Though maybe he'll just try escape instead...

As I've mentioned before, we all know exactly what this show is, but I have to admit as time goes on, the more I want John to win. If only to spite those who are actually playing the game to win...
C'mon the John!

31st January 2004

Happy Birthday Mr Rotten

Today is John's 48th birthday, it's not normally the kind of thing I'd bother mentioning but given the circumstances, I reckon it's worth a shout. As a special Birthday treat the producers gave the Celebs Tea, so John could have his own little Tea Party, what can you say, the man loves his tea!

It seems John is very popular with the majority of the public, and even the press, he's always up to something mental. He's definitely the camps official Firestarter, plus he likes to go Johnny Walkabout! He even nearly escaped the other day! He also 'blacked' up and got Dianne to spray his arse with perfume! Not quite Tony Blackburn is he? As I mentioned the majority of the press have been loving him, though there have been a few hatchet jobs in The Sun & The Mirror. And as he expected the press are trying to dig around his family and friends, the last few days have seen interviews with Nora, Ari-Up and even his Dad. But I have to say the thing that's annoying me most about the press is that they refer to John as "ex Sex Pistol John Lydon", they seem to have forgot that the band toured the States less than six months ago. And once a Sex Pistol, always a Sex Pistol, there's no ex about it...

Tomorrow will be when things really start to get interesting, with the public beginning to vote off the Celebs. I think John has a good chancing of winning, but whether or not he actually wants to win is another question... Check out the official site for voting info, and to see John's 'Beat The Birds' Bushtucker Trial.

28th January 2004

We did say it would be an eventful week, and it certainly has been (no pun!). The week started with rumours John would quit the show, as I write this he is now the new Camp Leader ("Commandant Lydon) and quoted by Bookmakers Ladbrokes as the "Clear Favourite"! Mr Rotten certainly seems to winning people over, by doing nothing more than being himself. The press expected John to be miserable and argumentative, they shouldn't believe their own hype...

Ok, we all know exactly what this show is, but you have to admit John has been the star of the show, and the public are beginning to see there's a lot more to him than swearing and spitting (that's not to say he's not good at it!). The 'Beat the Bird' challenge (I know) certainly impressed a few people, they were vicious looking bastards, but he handled it extremely well. He's refusing to go for the throat about the other 'Celebs' even when goaded by the producers. The boy's doing good. There's still certainly a proportion of people who hate him, and there's been quite a few hatchet jobs in the papers (including this weeks NME), but hey so what, I think he'd prefer it way, he's not doing this to get on Tarby's Golf Team, he's proving his point, his way.

At times I can't quite believe that I'm watching a thing like this, and I know fine well that if John wasn't there I wouldn't be watching, but I have to admit I'm actually enjoying most of it, John was right it is a hoot! Also, well done to Jordan and Lord Brocket too. Ha, Ha, I can't believe I'm talking like this... !

27th January 2004

Never Mind the Budgies!

Victory!! Bloody hell, that was bizarre... This show is nearly as mental as John! I never thought I'd ever see John being attacked by Ostrich's (or as he described them "Fat Budgies"), his task was to dig up 'Stars' made of bird feed while fending off 10 well pissed of Ostrich's, oh, and did I mention he was also covered in Treacle and Bird Seed! In the end he managed a well respectable six, which gave the contestants 6 meals for the day. He's bruised and battered but he's still Rotten...

I think he's doing well, he's certainly adjusting to the lifestyle better than most, and he's beginning to get more and more involved, plus it has to be said his one-liners are funny as hell…

C'mon the John!

26th January 2004

John v's The Ostrich! "Beat the Bird!"

Well, it's only the first day and John has to (basically) fight an Ostrich! I knew this would be fun! For those who don't know, the British public has voted that John will stand for the first Bushtucker Trial. See the official site for full info on his task. Each day the public decides a "celeb" to do a task in order to earn food for the group. John has already joked they'll all starve! He's been in good form, and (from time to time) he actually looks like he is enjoying himself! Cool Sex Pistols shorts too.

This week the public only vote for the Bushtucker Trial, next week they start voting off the contestants. Will only the fakes survive... ?

24th January 2004

The written word is (always) a lie...

We have it direct from the horses mouth that John Lydon is NOT quitting 'I'm a Celebrity...', or being kicked out (depending on which newspaper you read). It seems some of the press got very excited about nothing (or were led to believe so...). He might have gave them a little 'ticking off' but John was not fighting with journalists and photographers at the airport(s), he did not "Shoo" children away from him, he is not refusing to co-operate with the show, and he will not be replaced by Timmy Mallet! It seems the knives are out, I say bring them on...

Support the 'Army of One'!

Right, this is it. He's doing it, and we are fully behind the 'Army of One' that is John Lydon! Ok, the show is "mainstream rubbish", but great, so what? Shows like this need to be exposed as such to the public, and it's gonna make great TV (don't pretend you won't watch it). The way I see it this is a knife-edge, he knows he is dicing with sadness, but if there is one man that can carry this off and make them eat their words it's John Lydon.

We all know the type of 'Z List' celebs that do these things, and the bottom line is, John doesn't need to do this. BUT this is good exposure, and if it can help bring back Rotten TV, or lead onto something else, then why not do it? John should have his own TV show, he shouldn't need to be doing something like this. We know that, and now hopefully the rest of the British public will sit up and take notice too...

Nothing that's happened will change, The Sex Pistols will still be the Sex Pistols, PiL will still be PiL, John will still be John, (nothing could change that) but we could find ourselves with a whole new audience behind him, people who know nothing about him and need the educating, and I'm up for that! The more people like us the better...

C'mon John, show them what its all about!

22nd January 2004

With the new series set to start this Monday, 26th January, ITV 2 will broadcast a special preview hosted by last years winner Phil Tufnell on Sunday 25th at 8pm, I'm a Celebrity, Tuffers Reveals All. The show will take a look at the 'making of' the show, and should also include pre-show interviews with John (and Rambo) shot at John's home, and around LA (remember we told you they were out and about!). Though, it is possible these interviews could be held till the show starts properly on ITV 1...

As mentioned above, the show starts Monday, 26th January, on ITV1 9.00-10.30pm, with an update at 12.05am-1.45. ITV 2 are also showing virtually a full live feed (15 mins delayed) being throughout the night.

The show will be broadcast nightly at 9 or 10pm on ITV1, with updates sometime after Midnight. ITV 2 are basically showing the whole thing live, at various times. Obviously ITV Regions will vary so see ITV.Com or Radio Times etc for full TV Listings. Viewers outside the UK should be able to see parts of the show via the official I'm a Celebrity Web Site

John was due to arrive in Australia Thursday morning, with most of the other contestants arriving the day before. He'll have a couple of days training ("Oh fuck off"!), before the show starts in Australia on Sunday (Monday UK). Will he get the first 'Bushtucker Trial'?
Ha! This is gonna be too good...

Bookmakers have placed John joint favourite along with Neil Ruddock.

20th January 2004

Johnny’s off to the jungle, but he’s only in it for the Monkey, and he’s taking Wall-Mart with him...

Yes, it's true! John Lydon WILL be appearing on the new series of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and you can hear all about it direct from the horses mouth in our exclusive 'I'm a Sex Pistol Let Me in There!' interview above.

The UK series starts January 26th on ITV 1, and will also feature; Glamour Model Jordan, Fraudster Lord Brocket, Ex-Footballer Neil Ruddock, Athlete Diana Modahl, Pop Singer Peter Andre, Former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, Mrs George Best Alex Best, Pop-tastic DJ Mike Read & Ex-Atomic Kitten singer Kerry McFadden.
See the Official I'm a Celebrity Web Site for their info...

Will Johnny be the new King of the Jungle? This is gonna be FUN... !

"Save the Little Monkeys!"

The Tacugama Chimp Sanctuary

Amidst the clash of civil war in one of Africa's most politically unstable countries, is a haven for rescued chimpanzees. A new life there is creating a link between these captive animals and their wild counterparts.

You can find out more information by following the link below...

Tacugama Sanctuary - Sierra Leone

The site is a comprehensive visitors' guide to Sierra Leone. It contains in-depth travel and tourism information for the country and highlights some of Sierra Leone's eco-tourism, conservation spots as well as other positives of a country trying to rise from the ashes of war. There are pictures of Tacugama in the photo gallery.

"Save the little monkeys!"

News Archive

Please note this part of the news archive comes from the previous John-Lydon.Com site. Therefore it will have a different appearance and style etc to the current site. Although all images should load fine, given the age of the features, maybe not all external links will work. If you spot anything that you think can be fixed just let us know...

John-Lydon.Com (previous site)
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