Pandora: Bondage protest set to spice up the Commons

The photographer Ben Westwood's campaign against the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, is stepping up a notch.

Two months ago, I reported that Westwood, the son of the fashion doyenne Dame Vivienne, was planning a protest against the Government's Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, which will come into force in the new year.

Part of the Act will outlaw anything which might be considered "extreme pornography". This means that a Westwood book of erotic photographs will become illegal as of 1 January 2009, and anyone caught in possession of the work could theoretically receive a three-year jail sentence.

Today, Westwood, above, will begin his protest against the Bill with the help of a "chain gang" of models and activists from the Consenting Adult Action Network (CAAN) in what promises to be a lively demonstration. The models will be "bound and gagged" and dragged through the streets of central London.

The festivities will kick off at noon at Westminster Tube station, in full view of the House of Commons.

Police have apparently already been in touch with the organisers to ensure that Westwood is planning a peaceful protest. Meanwhile, the photographer says he is making an important stand for human rights. "The Government gets away with murder when it comes to legislating about our sexual behaviour because we are a strait-laced nation," he says. "Far too many of us are embarrassed talking about sex."

Beckwith plays to the gallery

Following the recent high-profile launch of the new Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea's Sloane Square, Tamara Beckwith, has decided to open up her own showroom just around the corner.

Next month, the perky socialite will unveil the Litte Black Gallery in Park Walk, where she says she will be exhibiting work from some of the world's leading photographers, including Terry O'Neill and the late Bob Carlos Clarke.

"I've been obsessed with black and white photography for years," Beckwith tells me. "One of my first proper jobs was working for a photography gallery, which is how I met [fellow gallery owner] Tim Jeffries, so I got a bit of a privileged head start.

"We have finally found a lovely gallery after a long search, so it should be great fun. Fun or mad, I'm not sure which yet."

Jungle claims rile Metcalfe

Jesse Metcalfe, the gardening "hunk" from Desperate Housewives, has been the subject of much tittle-tattle in the tabloid press over the past few years. But woe betide any newspaper which might have the temerity to suggest that the 29-year-old was considering an offer to appear on the ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Yesterday, the American actor's publicists in the UK announced that their client was consulting with lawyers after a News Of The World article alleged that he had been lined up to appear in the show for a reported £100,000 fee.

"I think we both know what kind of stigma this show represents," said a spokesman. "But Jesse is a successful actor – I mean, he's got a film coming out soon with Michael Douglas."

When contacted about the matter yesterday, a NoW legal adviser replied: "We haven't heard anything on this yet so we can't comment. Is he the one from the Cadbury's Bubbles advert?"

Too close

*Richard Madeley's public pronouncements about life with Judy Finnegan often fall into the "too much detail" category. Take his interview with this week's Closer : "Judy and I are both broody but I had the snip after Chloe was..." Enough, enough.

Allen plays truant for his own film premiere

Woody Allen's famed agoraphobia has improved in recent years, with the legendary auteur filming his last three projects in Europe.

Up until then, most of the quirky comedies which make up his extensive body of work have been set in his home city of New York.

Still, Allen's new-found love of the capital – he was recently said to be keen to move here – is not enough to entice him to the British premiere of his new flick, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which is showing at the London Film Festival tomorrow night. Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi, apparently don't like to leave home without their adopted daughters, Bechet and Manzie. A spokesman for the LFI said: "We were told he doesn't like to travel unless it's the school holidays."

Starbucks suffers a 'Sun' strikeback

News International's fight with Starbucks has escalated into all-out war. After The Sun newspaper's scoop two weeks ago that every Starbucks has a permanently running tap, the coffee chain pulled the plug on a deal to sell its sister paper, The Times , at 300 of its outlets. Now rumour has it that Fortress Wapping is targeting its in-house Starbucks, and considering moving it to a gloomy area near the printing presses. Where will the madness end?

Prezza learns to watch his mouth

Ever Since John Prescott named a crab in a jar "Peter" in honour of Peter Mandelson, the ex-deputy PM has learnt to think twice before crossing swords with the Prince of Darkness. Interviewed for this week's Radio Times , Prezza happily answers questions about a possible peerage and his prowess at croquet. A polite enquiry about Mandy's return to the Cabinet, however, is met with a brusque: "Next question."