David Hasselhoff took a break from his role as a pantomime villain to spread some cheer among children at Bristol Children's Hospital.The former Baywatch and Knight Rider star visited young patients who have not been well enough to see him in Peter Pan at Bristol Hippodrome, to chat and hand out gifts, in support of hospital charity Above and Beyond.David Hasselhoff said: "I am very honoured to have been invited to meet the children at the hospital. I believe if you are blessed, it is your moral obligation to give that blessing back to someone else. I want to do what I can to support Above and Beyond, which raises funds to help the city centre hospitals, and the wonderful work that all the doctors and nurses at the Children's Hospital do."Sarah Talbot-Williams, chief executive of Above and Beyond, said: "We are so grateful to David Hasselhoff for making time in his busy performing schedule to bring some Hoff magic to children who are not well enough to go to see Peter Pan. It's lovely that he will be able to meet both younger and older children at the hospital."
David Hasselhoff kicks off Bristol's Advent Calendar in style
David Hasselhoff launched Bristol's Advent Calendar competition with a bang on Thursday night, revealing the amazing prize behind door number one, picking a winner, and telling the crowds all about why he's so excited to be starring in Peter Pan at the Bristol Hippodrome.
Introduced by Paris and Paulina from the Heart Breakfast Show, and with an amazing pre-show performance by percussion drummers and break dancers, The Hoff took to the stage with gusto, singing along to the Baywatch theme tune, stripping to reveal his Peter Pan t-shirt, and telling the thrilled crowd about his plans for Christmas.
The Hoff revealed some great insights into his role at Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Hippodrome, including the exciting news for fans that his performance will include plenty of singing.
Advent calendar
He then announced the opening of door number one of the Bristol Advent Calendar competition, and with an explosion of glitter, Bristol's biggest competition was launched. And behind the door? The incredible prize of a family ticket to Peter Pan to see the Hoff himself in action, a two-night stay at SACO Apartments, £500 of shopping vouchers for Cabot Circus and a family ticket for the incredible Bristol Pirate Walks. The Hoff then picked a winner for this incredible prize straight from the crowds.
And that's not all - there will be more chances for people to win incredible prizes like this. You can enter the competition every day from 2nd December until the 24th, as we open the door of the advent calendar each day to reveal yet another fantastic prize!Visit Bristol
Hoff in the house at the West Country Tonight
David Hasselhoff is starring as Hoff the Hook in panto in Bristol this Christmas. He took time out of his busy schedule to visit the West Country Tonight.You can watch the whole interview here:http://www.itv.com/westcountry-west/Here's the Bristol TV advert for Peter Panhttp://youtu.be/Lg60azgoo8w
Win Tickets to See David Hasselhoff in Panto
David Hasselhoff is returning as Captain Hook in Peter Pan at The Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas, and will return to the stage December 10.David Hasselhoff said: “ I am so delighted to be returning to the role of Captain Hook, I had a blast last year in Wimbledon."“I’ve been spending a great deal of time in the UK, it feels like my second home and I can’t wait to spend Christmas with the people of Bristol.“Watch out – Hoff the Hook is coming to get ya!â€Join Peter, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys and the Darling family as they soar through the skies, encounter Captain Hook and discover the magic of Neverland at The Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas.
Tickets, priced £24.50-32.50, are available via www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk.
The Mercury has teamed up with The Bristol Hippodrome to offer three lucky readers the chance to win a top price family ticket to the performance at 7pm on January 3.To enter answer the following 
question: “What was the name of David’s car in Knight Rider?"Send your answer, with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Weston, Worle & Somerset Mercury, 32 Waterloo Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1LW.
Or click HERE to enter!
Source: The Mercury
Bristol advent calendar launch with David Hasselhoff & Contest
Global mega-star David Hasselhoff is set to wow crowds in Bristol city centre on Thursday 1st December when he officially launches a giant advent calendar at 6pm in Cabot Circus.The Hoff, who stars as Captain Hook in Peter Pan at The Bristol Hippodrome from 10th December, will be launching the advent calendar competition - which offers you the chance to win fantastic prizes every day until Saturday 24th December. Prizes include daily giveaways of family tickets to watch Peter Pan in January along with prizes from Bristol’s extensive range of attractions, hotels, city centre shops and restaurants.The fun starts at 5pm…The festivities will start on Broadmead, with Peter Pan-themed characters and percussionists starting a procession through the Christmas Markets on through to the advent calendar in Cabot Circus.And then comes The Hoff…Introduced by Heart Breakfast Presenters Paris Troy and Paulina Gillespie, The Hoff will arrive on stage at Cabot Circus at 6pm, to open door number one of the calendar and reveal the first advent prize. What’s more, he’ll then randomly select a winner from the crowds and personally hand over their prize.David Hasselhoff says: “I am so excited to be launching this event. Come along and have your chance of winning tickets to see me in Peter Pan at The Bristol Hippodrome, it’s gonna be Hoff the Hook! I look forward to meeting the cool people of Bristol....they rock.â€You can win throughout DecemberFrom 2nd December onwards, the calendar, which is a three metre high and wide wooden Swiss-style chalet located on the ground floor of Cabot Circus, will open every day with a message to remind the public to come to VisitBristol.co.uk to discover the daily prize and enter the competition.Star prizeAnd surely the most coveted prize is sat behind door 24… Your chance to win the chance to meet The Hoff in person, after watching his performance on stage at The Bristol Hippodrome.
Source: Visit Bristol
David Hasselhoff Returns as Captain Hook in This Year's Panto
David is returning as Captain Hook for this year's panto.The family show will be put on at Bristol Hippodrome starting December 10 for a month-long stint.The Britain's Got Talent judge said: "I am so delighted to be returning to the role of Captain Hook, I had a blast last year in Wimbledon."I can't wait to spend Christmas with the people of Bristol... watch out - Hoff the Hook is coming to get ya."Christiaan de Villiers, manager at the Bristol Hippodrome, said: "The Hippodrome staff weren't quite sure they'd heard me correctly when I told them who our pantomime star was going to be this year."[They said] the Hoff, you mean THE David Hasselhoff?"Tickets are on sale now for the pantomime which runs from December 10 to January 8 with prices ranging from £20.50 to £33.50.
Source: This is Bristol, BBC News
The Hoff stops for lunch at M5 services near Bristol
From This is Bristol
Customers and staff were stunned to see the TV star stroll into the motorway service station at Portbury at around midday yesterday.The star, famed for his roles in hit US shows Baywatch and Knight Rider and who is now a judge on America's Got Talent, walked into the Kentucky Fried Chickenrestaurant and ordered a spot of lunch.
Mr Hasselhoff, who was wearing a cream shirt, jeans and sunglasses, was accompanied by two men, one of whom was believed to be his minder.The trio collected their food and then sat in the quiet area of the restaurant, signalling to staff they did not want to be disturbed while they ate.When they had finished their meal, Mr Hasselhoff – affectionately known as "The Hoff" to his fans - spoke to customers and staff and signed autographs and posed for pictures.Staff at the services said Mr Hasselhoff seemed in a jovial mood and handed out signed photographs with the words "keep smiling" written on the back.He then visited the WHSmith store in the services before leaving with his entourage.It is understood Mr Hasselhoff, 56, had been filming in Devon for the last three days and was returning to London when he stopped for a break.No one at the services was able to officially comment about the visit by the superstar, but one staff member said: "There was a real buzz in the building when he walked in."A lot of people were quite shocked to see him. He looked every inch the superstar."Celebrities previously spotted at Gordano services include husband and wife comics Lenny Henry and Dawn French, Girls Aloud, Fern Britton and her husband Phil Vickery, Rick Mayall, Bob Geldof and Paul Young.Footballer turned TV presenter Gary Lineker is believed to have stopped in for a break last week.
