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David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

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‘I can remember Dennis Wise following me up – when I lifted the trophy, I heard him behind cheering and shouting, “You bastards!” I thought, “You can’t say that in front of Princess Diana!”’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup upset win over Liverpool

The former Crazy Gang stopper saved a penalty in the shock 1988 FA Cup victory

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David Beckham at 50: his gorgeous, outrageous life in 50 pictures

One of the most photographed men in the world, he has gone from captain of the England football team to elder statesman. We look back at the red cards, redemption, scandals, fashion and family life

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The Parent Agency review – David Baddiel’s derivative musical goes for the obvious jokes

A disgruntled child enters a parallel universe where he can select new parents. It has a spirited cast, but the songs are simplistic, stompy and uninspired

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d be tempted to have sex to Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)’: David Baddiel’s honest playlist

The comedian and writer confesses a soft spot for Cliff Richard, confusion over Jimmy Osmond and being shamed into doing Three Lions at karaoke

The Guardian - UK

Kieran Culkin on pranks, parenting and why his famous family doesn’t need therapy: ‘Us siblings, we’re already cooked’

He’s been on screen since he was seven – but only prepares for a scene 10 minutes before. Yet somehow the mischievous Succession star is now tipped for an Oscar. How did the chaotic, charismatic actor do it?

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The best biographies and memoirs of 2024

Salman Rushdie’s account of his near-fatal stabbing, a 360-degree view of Queen Elizabeth II and Al Pacino’s rags to riches career are among this year’s most compelling personal histories

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The Gregg Wallace 'middle-class women' debacle shows that lad culture is over

If you thought middle-aged, middle class women were unpopular, take a look at laddish men

Evening Standard

BBC in turmoil over Gregg Wallace allegations as presenter faces backlash for blaming ‘middle-class women’

The MasterChef presenter took to Instagram to defend himself while the BBC faced questions over its response to complaints

The Independent UK

TV tonight: the best boybands of the 90s reunite to tell their wild stories

Robbie Williams, Duncan James and Brian McFadden are just some of the popstars who tell all in this fun documentary. Plus: Lesley Manville’s murder mystery series is back. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Celebrity Gogglebox star says he will 'never do the show again' despite praising its 'winning formula'

Frank Skinner appeared in an episode of Celebrity Gogglebox alongside David Baddiel

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TV tonight: David Baddiel’s outrageous and deeply personal standup

The comedian overshares his mother’s wildest anecdotes. Plus: the return of indie legends Pixies. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Konnie Huq launches free climate crisis ebook for UK primary schools

Children for Change contains stories, poems, and illustrations from more than 80 collaborators including Jamie Oliver, Mary Portas, David Baddiel and Adam Kay

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Corrrections and clarifications

David Baddiel book sales | LNER refunds

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Miriam Margolyes to watch TV with actor Lesley Joseph on Celebrity Gogglebox

The pair will be joined by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, and actors Dame Kirstin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves on the Channel 4 special.

The Independent UK

David Baddiel calls out the ‘fake outrage’ over Thomas Tuchel’s England appointment

The German coach will be the third foreign England manager

Evening Standard

David Baddiel has ‘no plans’ to write for Jewish Chronicle amid fabrication row

Several high-profile columnists have left the Jewish Chronicle amid a ‘fake’ story row

The Guardian - UK

Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over Gaza stories based on ‘fabrications’

David Baddiel and Jonathan Freedland among those to resign over articles by former IDF soldier Elon Perry

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Frank Skinner looks back: ‘I liked being famous – I felt noticed for the first time. But at some point it has to end’

The comic on his nightmarish first gigs, how he finally became sober, and dying by his own sword

The Independent UK

Frank Skinner calls previous jokes ‘offensive’ as he admits to being ‘educated by woke politics’

Comedian said he did not feel ‘bullied’ by woke culture

The Guardian - UK

‘Can’t start a fire’: Why England fans at Euros are channelling Springsteen

Singing the praises of Phil Foden to Dancing In The Dark has become the go-to tune for England fans in Germany

The Guardian - UK

‘I have an obsession with authenticity’: David Baddiel on growing up, golf and family affairs

David Baddiel grew up with an emotionally absent father and a mother having an affair with a golf memorabilia salesman. No wonder he’s written a very funny memoir about it all

The Guardian - UK

My Family: The Memoir by David Baddiel review – sex, lies and the making of a standup

This book-length version of the revelations that informed the comedian’s hit show – ‘a twisted love letter’ to his parents – possesses an unhinged poignancy

The Guardian - UK

My Family: The Memoir by David Baddiel review – meet the parents

David Baddiel engagingly overshares about his outre childhood

Evening Standard

Taskmaster’s best series, ranked: who will come out on top?

Out of the hit comedy gameshow’s 17 seasons, which ones rise to the top?

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