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Sir Lenny Henry has called for the BBC and other traditional broadcasters to follow the lead of Netflix in casting actors that represent Britain’s ethnic diversity. The actor and comedian, 62, who has been on our screens for forty years, said that he still felt ‘very lonely’ in the industry as someone from a minority … Read more
The Crown’s Olivia Colman and Claire Foy will be seen battling it out over their shared role as Queen Elizabeth II in the BBC’s upcoming virtual Cinderella panto. Adding to the strong Crown flavour will be Helena Bonham Carter, who played Princess Margaret on the Netflix show – though The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy, who … Read more
The Crown’s Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter to play the Fairy Godmother and Wicked Stepmother in charity panto alongside The Queen’s Gambit’s Anya Taylor-Joy as Cinderella By Eleanor Sharples and Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 23:26 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 23:26 GMT, 17 December 2020 Fresh from captivating Netflix viewers in their … Read more
It was announced earlier this month that the beloved show would return to screens over the festive season for a trio of lockdown specials. And Dawn French looked delighted to reprise her role as Geraldine Granger as she joined co-star James Fleet in a first look image at the Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown. Comedian … Read more
The Vicar of Dibley is RETURNING! Dawn French to reprise her role as Geraldine Granger for Christmas lockdown specials By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 11:21 GMT, 17 November 2020 | Updated: 11:23 GMT, 17 November 2020 The Vicar of Dibley is set to return to screens this Christmas for a trio of lockdown specials. … Read more
Comic Relief lost £380,000 to an African aid group whose director used donations to pay his mortgage and splash out in expensive restaurants, an inquiry has found. The charity is said to have awarded almost £800,000 in grants to Kenya Community Support Network. The London-based charity aimed to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among Kenyans … Read more
Friday, September 25 Rupert Everett and I have never seen eye to eye since we were pitched together on the same team for a Comic Relief celebrity version of The Apprentice in 2007, and the movie star was so horrified by my burning desire to win that he literally ran away after one day’s filming, … Read more
Shirley Ballas reveals she heard the voice of her late brother – who took his own life 17 years ago – call out to her when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro If you have been affected by the issues raised, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123 By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: … Read more
Doctor’s adorable grandson ‘zoom bombs’ his live MSNBC interview about the coronavirus and becomes the star of the show Dr Irwin Redlener appeared on an MSNBC coronavirus segment on Thursday The doctor, who was speaking from his home, was interrupted by his grandson The toddler burst into the room and began babbling in the background … Read more
Normal People’s Paul Mescal has admitted that he’s ‘dying’ to get back to work after the coronavirus lockdown has halted filming across the world. The Irish heartthrob, 24, has also addressed rumours that he could become the next James Bond after soaring to fame as Connell in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel. Paul spoke to Ray … Read more