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Ben Elton shares disappointing update on Blackadder reunion series

Rumours of a reunion have circulated for years following the show’s end

The Independent UK

Fact check: Videos of celebrities speaking about politics more than a year old

Social media footage promising takedowns of Sir Keir Starmer rely on out of context interviews from years ago.

The Independent UK

32 of the Smartest Celebrities in Hollywood

Some of them may surprise you.

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OPINION - What does it say about Britain that only Mr Bean had the measure of Mohamed Al Fayed?

Mr. Bean, who is an invention of the comic Rowan Atkinson, had the measure of Mohammed Al Fayed. When they met at Harrods, Al Fayed, who was as hungry for celebrity endorsement as he was for young women, stuck his hand out in greeting. Mr. Bean also stuck his hand…

Evening Standard

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

Former senator Eric Abetz says he is offended by accusations of sexism after he declared Tasmania's Greens leader was "better with her mouth shut".

AAP

Fully recovered Ogier relishing “pure rally” WRC return in Latvia

Sebastien Ogier has no concerns over his fitness ahead of a return to World Rally Championship competition this weekend after a recce crash ruled him out of Poland.

Autosport

F1 champions remember Sir Stirling Moss at London's Westminster Abbey

Around 2000 guests, ranging from drivers from all categories to family and friends - including F1 team boss Christian Horner, comedian Rowan Atkinson plus a host of fans who had been lucky to secure tickets - joined the ceremony at Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to Moss who died in…

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F1 champions remember Stirling Moss at London's Westminster Abbey

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‘I thought: “I’ve engineered the death of Hugh Grant!’’’ – the inside story of Four Weddings and a Funeral

The low-budget romcom about Britain’s upper middle classes launched the careers of its writer Richard Curtis and Grant. Cast and crew share their stories – from Liz Hurley in that dress to Amber Rudd’s role as an ‘aristocracy coordinator’

The Guardian - UK

A cunning plan! Could Ben Elton bring back Blackadder?

More than 40 years after the unlucky antihero first appeared on TV screens, the writer who helped to bring him to life is thinking about a comeback

The Guardian - UK

Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles?

In part five of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we assess the greenwashing claims

The Guardian - UK

Blackadder Goes Forth hilarious Stephen Fry outtake revealed: 'It's Hugh bloody Laurie!'

Watch as Stephen Fry can't get through General Melchett speech without laughing because of Hugh Laurie...

WhatToWatch

Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

The Independent UK

Catalonia’s 3Cat Digital Platform Adds Classic British Comedies

TV3's iconic shows like Blackadder and Mr Bean now available on 3Cat platform

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32 Famous Comedians That Did Sketch Comedy But Were Never SNL Cast Members

Not all sketch comedy heroes were in the SNL cast.

The Independent UK

Why Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

WhatToWatch

Doctor Who's 60 greatest moments from across time and space

In celebration of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, we've taken a look back at some of the Time Lord's greatest moments from the last 60 years...

The Independent UK

My, my! How Napoleon Bonaparte is still influencing pop culture more than 200 years after his death

In Ridley Scott’s 2023 epic, Joaquin Phoenix becomes the latest actor to portray Napoleon, joining an group that includes Marlon Brando, Danny DeVito and Rowan Atkinson. The tiny tyrant remains a subject of fascination (and mockery) on screen, writes Martin Chilton

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The Independent UK

Mauricio Pochettino confident of avoiding dugout gaffe on return to Tottenham

Pochettino is preparing for a special occasion on his first reunion with Tottenham since being sacked four years ago.

The Independent UK

Paris Hilton as Britney Spears, Kourtney Kardashian as Kim: The best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2023

A-list celebrities pulled out all the stops for Halloween 2023

The Guardian - UK

Peter Wilson obituary

Leading West End producer who took over the Theatre Royal in Norwich in 1992 and completely transformed its fortunes

Evening Standard

Christie Leigh — meet the artistic florist the fashion set now buzz around

Christie Leigh is breaking big with her bouquets, and it’s all due to her centuries old technique, she tells Maddy Mussen

Motor1

Rowan Atkinson Drives Toyota GR Yaris H2 At Goodwood, Promotes Hydrogen Fuel

The actor known for playing Mr. Bean and Johnny English is a die-hard car enthusiast.

Daily Mirror

Mr Bean impersonator slams 'unfair and ridiculous' TikTok for banning him

Lewis John, 27, is a full-time impersonator and shares his incredible skills with fans on TikTok. However, the app recently banned him because of his content

Wales Online

Mr Bean impersonator banned from TikTok for impersonation

Lewis's TikTok account has 1.1million followers

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