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New on Netflix: 8 Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (Dec. 4-10)

From World War II to Indian musicals to more Great British Baking Show, here's what to check out on Netflix this week.

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Wonka is 'a Christmas film' says Timothee Chalamet as he meets fans at world premiere in London

Little Britain’s Matt Lucas and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman also star in the film

Evening Standard

I loathe Little Britain, but it shouldn’t be censored – let it fade away for being unfunny

Its relentless fat jokes and female grotesques were dated even when they were first broadcast

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Why Matt Lucas left Great British Bake Off

Comedian, who hosted the baking competition series for three years, stepped down from the role in December last year

The Independent UK

Why Matt Lucas left Great British Bake Off

Comedian, who hosted the baking competition series for three years, stepped down from the role in December last year

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond brings new zest to "GBBO"

In Hammond, the tent finally has a co-host whose style complements Noel Fielding's instead of overwhelming it

Salon

Who is Alison Hammond, the new host of The Great British Bake Off?

Get to know Hammond, who is taking over for former host Matt Lucas.

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Why Matt Lucas is no longer hosting The Great British Bake Off

Without Lucas, the beloved baking show is once again entering a new era.

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Why Matt Lucas left Great British Bake Off

Comedian, who hosted the baking competition series for three years, stepped down from the role in December last year

The Independent UK

This is why Matt Lucas left The Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off has welcomed This Morning presenter Alison Hammond to the Channel 4 series but where is Little Britain star Matt Lucas?

The National (Scotland)

From Peep Show to Little Britain: The TV shows turning 20 in 2023

One show is still going 20 years on

Evening Standard

Noel Fielding opens up about ‘weird’ and ‘difficult’ start to working with friend Matt Lucas on Bake Off

Lucas has been replaced on the show by Alison Hammond

The Independent UK

Bake Off 2023: Meet the contestants in The Great British Bake Off’s new series

Ready, set, bake...

Evening Standard

Prue Leith shares her verdict on Alison Hammond’s highly anticipated Bake Off debut

‘This Morning’ presenter takes over hosting duties from Matt Lucas this year

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‘We clicked immediately. We just gelled’: Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding on their Bake Off double act

Alison Hammond makes her debut in the tent next week. Will her on-screen chemistry with Noel Fielding help the show get its sparkle back?

Salon

"Bake Off" won't learn from its mistakes

The series is loved for being inviting and educational. Why couldn't it extend that ethos to its theme weeks?

The Guardian - UK

From Alison Hammond to the Hollywood hug: behind the scenes with the brand new Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off is back – and they’re rethinking the way the show works. We step inside the tent to talk to the stars about going back to basics, nude rehearsals, bum injuries … and toning down the innuendo

Evening Standard

When does The Great British Bake Off start and who are the contestants?

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The Independent UK

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.

Woman & Home

When does The Great British Bake Off 2023 start?

Here is everything you need to know about The Great British Bake Off 2023, including the start date and who is hosting and judging

The Independent UK

Succession actor Brian Cox among speakers at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023

Actor Richard E Grant, comedian Matt Lucas and Shaun Of The Dead star Nick Frost are among those who will present their books at the festival.

Evening Standard

First look at Hugh Grant as dancing Oompa-Loompa in Wonka trailer

The film, which stars Timothée Chalamet, Matt Lucas and Olivia Colman, will be released in December

The Guardian - UK

Bard jokes: how music-hall greats inspired Stewart Lee to meddle with Macbeth

The stand-up comedian describes how he gave a modern twist to the Porter’s dark jokes in a new RSC production directed by Wils Wilson

WhatToWatch

The Great British Bake Off winner lands huge US TV deal

One of the winners of The Great British Bake Off has landed a deal with The CW to front a new baking show for the network.

Cinemablend

Gladiator 2: An Updated Cast List For Ridley Scott's High-Profile Sequel, Including Denzel Washington And Pedro Pascal

Ridley Scott's Gladiator sequel is getting its cast together and among the cast is Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn.

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