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MPs accuse The Crown’s Prince Charles star of ‘outrageous’ bid to silence critics after he slapped down Culture Secretary who asked for ‘fiction’ disclaimer Tory MPs accused Josh O’Connor of trying to silence criticism of The Crown Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden insisted show should carry ‘fiction’ disclaimer The actor who plays Prince branded Mr Dowden’s intervention ‘outrageous’ … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden tells MPs he hopes sports stadiums will be at FULL capacity by the autumn allowing maximum attendance at the Rugby League World Cup, but there’s no update on summer tournaments like Euro 2020, Wimbledon and cricket Oliver Dowden said he ‘very much hopes’ that by the Rugby League World Cup which … Read more
Josh O’Connor has claimed those involved in creating The Crown feel ‘let down’ by the Culture Secretary’s ‘outrageous’ calls to add a disclaimer to the Netflix drama. The royal drama has been in the headlines since its release amid criticism for allegedly not doing enough to ensure viewers know it is a work of fiction. … Read more
Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas joined their Les Miserables co-stars on the West End stage for the first time in almost nine months on Saturday, as lockdown rules finally eased. They looked elated as they flanked Michael Ball during their curtain call as the stage lights were once again switched on for the start of … Read more
Netflix says no to screen disclaimer before each The Crown episode as bosses claim viewers understand royal drama is a ‘work of fiction broadly based on historical events’ Netflix said The Crown is widely understood to be a ‘work of fiction’ by viewers It rejected Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden’s suggestion to use a disclaimer Its … Read more
Queen’s cousin blasts The Crown over ‘fantasy’ plot about monarch’s relatives ‘certified as lunatics’ and left to rot in mental asylum – saying it caused ‘frustration’ in the family By Elliot Mulligan For The Daily Mail Published: 01:59 GMT, 2 December 2020 | Updated: 02:20 GMT, 2 December 2020 A cousin of the Queen has … Read more
MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The Crown must stop dressing up dangerous fiction as the truth By Mail On Sunday Comment For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:35 GMT, 29 November 2020 | Updated: 01:35 GMT, 29 November 2020 In an age when many know nothing of the past – and the day before yesterday is … Read more
Oliver Dowden last night demanded that Netflix make clear The Crown is ‘fiction’. In a dramatic intervention, the Culture Secretary added his voice to mounting concern that fabricated scenes in the drama series were so damaging to the Royal Family that viewers should be warned at the start of each episode that it was not … Read more
National Trust ‘facing questions over its purpose’ as Charity Commission warns an inquiry could be looming Trust sparked a woke row after tweeting details about buildings’ links to slavery Dozens vowed to cancel their membership because of charity ‘virtue signalling’ Regulator now looking at whether the Trust has breached its charitable objects By Tom Pyman … Read more
George Osborne and Nicky Morgan rule themselves out of BBC chairman race after Rishi Sunak’s old Goldman Sachs boss was tipped for role Richard Sharp is said to be Government’s choice to replace Sir David Clementi Former culture secretary and former chancellor have both decided not to apply It comes after Boris Johnson’s first choice … Read more