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Miriam Margolyes says Steve Martin was ‘horrid’ on film set: ‘Perhaps he was method acting’

Margolyes has reflected on ‘uncomfortable’ experience working with ‘unlovely’ star in 1987

The Independent UK

Miriam Margolyes scathingly criticises ‘poisonous’ John Cleese

‘Cleese is a puny tadpole of a person,’ actor said of Monty Python star

The Independent UK

Venice Film Festival round-up: From Yorgos Lanthimos standout Poor Things to Michael Mann’s operatic Ferrari

Festivalgoers will surely agree that the 2023 competition was one of the most eclectic and eccentric in recent memory, writes Geoffrey Macnab

The Independent UK

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Miriam Margolyes scathingly criticises ‘poisonous’ John Cleese: ‘He’s an irrelevance’

‘Cleese is a puny tadpole of a person,’ actor said of Monty Python star

The Independent UK

Miriam Margolyes: ‘I don’t just want to be a foul-mouthed old biddy’

She may be our naughtiest national treasure, but Miriam Margolyes still wants to be admired for her acting. She talks about the joy of later-life fame and the many men – from Jagger to Beatty to Schwarzenegger – who have appalled her

The Guardian - UK

The Palace review – Roman Polanski’s tacky hotel farce is the worst party in town

Set in a hotel on New Year’s eve in 1999, this dismal comedy finds room for John Cleese, Mickey Rourke and Fanny Ardant, but you’ll want to run for the hills

The Guardian - UK

The Palace at Venice Film Festival: Polanski’s name as a filmmaker is in the toilet, along with the humour

That the man who brought us The Pianist and Chinatown could come to this is genuinely upsetting

Evening Standard

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Revisiting the magic of 'Uncle' Rex Sinclair Steele

He excelled on radio, the medium of his day.

Newcastle Herald

Revisiting the magic and hilarity of Uncle Rex

HOW soon they forget.

Newcastle Herald

Football transfer rumours: Bayern back for one last Kane bid? Again?

Kyle Walker to snub Bayern? | West Ham to land Ward-Prowse? | Maguire off to Everton?

The Guardian - UK

Gig guide: Henry Wagons, John Cleese, Bic Runga & more

Ascent: Sydney Dance Company - Civic Theatre

Newcastle Herald

Will ‘close pals’ rally around Dan Wootton as he faces down catfishing allegations? He’d want that, surely

The GB News presenter has always offered a very tabloid form of support to celebrities in difficulty. They can’t desert him now, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

John Cleese mocks Australian TV presenter Waleed Aly’s name on air: ‘Is it an anagram?’

John Cleese has landed himself in hot water after he mocked an Australian TV host, asking if his Arabic name was “an anagram”.

Evening Standard

John Cleese mocks Australian TV presenter Waleed Aly’s Arabic name live on air

‘It’s just Arabic. I take it your Arabic’s not great,’ Aly responded

The Independent UK

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Nine confirms talks with Andrew Probyn as it begins building super bureau in press gallery

Sources say former ABC political editor may be up for dual newspaper and TV role. Plus: West Australian and 10 News First wrongly identify accused murderer

Bangkok Post

A chat with John Cleese

Looking for a night of laughter? Look no more. The legendary British comic John Cleese will perform a live stand-up in Bangkok for the first time on Friday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha, Siam Square One.

The Guardian - UK

Julian Sands obituary

Actor whose blond hair and fine-boned looks saw him cast equally as dandy, devil or – in A Room With a View – heart-throb

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s shorter children reveal a grim story about austerity, but its scars run far deeper

Since 2010, our five-year-olds have been showing signs of reduced growth, a likely symptom of policies that have led to impoverished lives

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Bangkok Post

Comedian John Cleese to perform in Bangkok

Legendary comedian John Cleese is set to bring back laughter to Thai fans during "John Cleese Live in Bangkok" at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha, 7th floor of Siam Square One, Rama I Road, on July 7 at 8pm.

Wales Online

The people who rejected or gave back their honours including Prince Philip, two Beatles, and Michael Sheen

Some big-name celebrities have turned down knighthoods and peerages for a number of reasons

Wales Online

The Hollywood names and famous faces who now support Wrexham

Wrexham FC are one of the most famous football teams on the planet right now thanks to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

The Independent UK

John Cleese denies reports he is cutting controversial Life of Brian scene from stage adaptation

‘I have, of course, no intention of doing so,’ comedian said, of scene involving a trans character

Evening Standard

John Cleese reveals Fawlty Towers was almost rejected by BBC with unearthed letter: ‘It’s dire’

Cleese revealed that not everyone was a fan of the show and took to Instagram to share a letter, dated May 29th 1974, from a BBC executive

The Independent UK

Eric Idle denies collaborating with John Cleese on Life Of Brian stage show: ‘I have nothing to do with this’

‘I have nothing at all to do with this production or adaptation,’ Idle tweeted

The Guardian - UK

Iain Johnstone obituary

Documentary maker, producer, writer and distinguished film critic for the Sunday Times and the BBC

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