Stephen Fry says Prince of Wales was ‘locked into’ The Celebrity Traitors The broadcaster and actor appeared in the first celebrity spin-off series of the hit BBC reality game show. Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025
Finding Father Christmas review – Lenny Rush and James Buckley’s chemistry is just wonderful The father-and-dad pair are a total delight in this tale of a 16-year-old trying to prove Santa’s existence. They deserve a whole new episode together The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Finding Father Christmas review – A conspiracy is unearthed in this appealing slice of festive whimsy 3/5 A finely balanced performance from Bafta winner Lenny Rush is at the heart of this unusual blend of detective thriller, grief memoir and science lesson The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Stephen Fry pokes fun at Prince William’s Aston Villa during Royal Variety Show appearance Sir Stephen Fry poked fun at Prince William's Aston Villa at the Royal Variety Performance. The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
The 50 best TV shows of 2025: No 3 – The Celebrity Traitors This twist-packed, star-strapped take on the reality juggernaut became the year’s most addictive show. It was a masterclass in suspense, camp and chaos The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Stephen Fry launches campaign to boost reading for pleasure The Hay festival president is asking readers for book recommendations that will ‘entice the most reluctant reader’ to help combat the decline in leisure reading The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
‘I’m having so much fun!’ Lenny Rush on fame, Father Christmas and why Essex needs to watch out In his joyous new comedy Finding Father Christmas, the star is on a mission to prove Santa really exists – and he’s got Stephen Fry to help him! He talks magic, trampoline mayhem and finally getting behind the wheel of a car The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025
Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley among celebrities urging UK not to weaken torture protections Public figures sign letter saying plan to reinterpret ECHR for asylum seekers is ‘affront to us all’ and a threat to security The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Stephen Fry joins appeal to save land around iconic British landmark An appeal has been launched by the National Trust to fund the purchase The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Joe Marler thought he would have to pay to take part in Celebrity Traitors ‘To be able to sit around the same table as, like, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, Celia Imrie, and have the ability to like, tell them to shut up, or grow up, or just outwit them,’ says the Rugby star The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein dreamt up bizarre series starring Johnny Depp, Courtney Love – and even Stephen Fry The disgraced financier had an idea for an interview series called ‘Strange Bedfellows’, but none of the stars he fantasised about featuring seem to be aware of its existence The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Strictly star Neil Jones and Greens leader Zack Polanski back our appeal “Let’s shine a light on those left in the shadows”, says Polanski, as Jones reminds us “homelessness can happen to anyone” Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
North Norfolk guide: what will Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor find when he moves to the Sandringham Estate? As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor prepares for his move to the Sandringham Estate, here’s our essential guide to north Norfolk Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Keir Starmer backs SafeCall campaign to protect missing children as donations surge past £75,000 Prime minister hails The Independent’s appeal in supporting the 70,000 children who go missing each year, as major donors and public figures join effort to fund new national service
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 ‘The ad libs had us shaking behind the camera’: Corbyn and McKellen cameos raise panto’s profile Star turns are boosting ticket sales this season, including Islington show featuring MP’s Wizard of Oz and Olivier winner’s Toto
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 ‘I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants’ As This Day donates £900K to our campaign taking the total raised to £1.4M, we reveal how the Scottish Refugee Council helped an unaccompanied child who came with nothing
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Princess of Wales shares emotional hug with Jessie J over cancer experiences The singer performed “I’ll Never Know Why” during the Royal Variety Performance
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 Princess of Wales and Jessie J share emotional hug at Royal Variety Performance after cancer battles Jessie J said: ‘Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug’
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Stephen Fry and Andi Oliver back our appeal — and empathise with those facing homelessness and food insecurity London's mayor calls for compassion towards less fortunate, as stars back our campaign
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 These gutted stars who turned down Celebrity Traitors face snub for next series As Jonathan Ross says Ricky Gervais rejected the BBC hit, The Standard hears famous faces who passed on The Celebrity Traitors are now ‘kicking themselves’
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Sir David Beckham backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign to help missing children The former England captain lends his support to The Independent’s SafeCall appeal with the charity Missing People, launched to raise £165,000 for a new lifeline for the 70,000 children reported missing each year
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Sir Stephen Fry’s plea to help missing children as actor backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign Sir Stephen Fry has made a plea to the public to help missing children as the renowned actor and broadcaster backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 The Independent is helping missing children get to safety – here’s how you can help THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Backed by Sir Stephen Fry, who himself disappeared 30 years ago, The Independent’s Christmas appeal aims to raise £165,000 to help the 70,000 children and teenagers who go missing in the UK each year to find a way back to safety
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Sir Stephen Fry backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign to help missing children find safety and support The actor and broadcaster, a long-time advocate for mental health, says the cause is deeply personal after he once went missing himself. He is urging readers to support The Independent’s campaign with the charity Missing People to protect children in crisis