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Blackadder was nearly axed after its first season because BBC didn't realise potential, says producer
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04/07/24 21:13
Blackadder was nearly cancelled after its first season because the BBC didn't realise its potential, it was claimed yesterday. The show's producer John Lloyd urged TV bosses to give more series a second chance, arguing creative programmes rarely 'get it right first time'. Mr Lloyd, who also worked on Spitting Image and Not The Nine O'Clock News, said broadcasters had become too afraid to say 'have another go' - instead binning shows that aren't an immediate hit. Mr Lloyd, 72, revealed Blackadder's budget was cut 'to the bones' to avoid it being scrapped. The first series won an international Emmy but the second was briefly cancelled by Michael Grade - then BBC One controller - who said it had not attracted enough domestic viewers....read
The 'death' of the British sitcom: How classic format used in Only Fools and Horses, Absolutely Fabulous and Fawlty Towers is dying off in favour of 'comedy dramas' - as BBC bosses vow to make 'laugh out loud' content
24/05/24 08:12It was the BBC that supported iconic British comedies but the broadcaster's Jon Petrie is the first to admit recent shows have missed the mark .Blackadder could be made into an 'original play' but writer Ben Elton fears the iconic TV show's legacy would be damaged if stage show failed
29/04/24 23:37Blackadder co-writer Ben Elton says the iconic British sitcom could come back in another form.Sir Lenny Henry reveals he quit Comic Relief due to missing former co-hosts including ex-wife Dawn French and teases his replacement following 39 YEARS presenting the iconic telethon
05/03/24 00:03The comic, 65, who co-founded the charity alongside Richard Curtis , has co-hosted every single incarnation of the Red Nose Day special since its inception as a charity in 1985.Mr Bean is blamed for slump in electric car sales: House of Lords hears Rowan Atkinson is accused of 'damaging' public perception of EVs after describing the vehicles as a 'bit soulless'
07/02/24 08:17Rowan Atkinson, 69, (pictured) described electric cars as 'a bit soulless' in a comment piece he penned in June last year.Leo Woodall reveals his fake neck tattoo in White Lotus almost cost him his leading role in the upcoming Netflix drama One Day
06/02/24 10:21Teasing the hotly-anticipated series during Tuesday's installment on Lorraine, the actor revealed the time he almost missed out on the part.Slew of TV shows and movies from Mean Girls to Sexy Beast keep being rehashed again and again as studios prioritise 'making money' from 'safe' projects
26/01/24 08:42Some of the most in-demand viewings across the US and the UK - which have had fans in a frenzy - have had multiple iterations.The Madame Blanc Mysteries review: Baldrick's latest cunning plan? A sun-drenched crime show cameo, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
19/01/24 00:44CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Just for an idle moment, imagine you're a thespian treasure, a much-loved luvvie courted by long-running cosy crime serials offering you a cameo in the sun.One Day first look: Trailer for Netflix's adaptation of David Nicholls' bestselling novel teases Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod's 20 year love story
09/01/24 14:23The first trailer for the anticipated Netflix adaptation of David Nicolls' bestselling novel One Day is been released.Shocking moment racist yob on a bike launches string of antisemitic attacks in Stamford Hill - after Stephen Fry warned 'there is a real fear stalking the Jewish neighbourhoods of Britain'
27/12/23 15:14The unknown male was caught on CCTV throwing the hats off Jewish men close to a synagogue, with reports of the same man punching some victims in the head.Stephen Fry will warn 'there is real fear stalking the Jewish neighbourhoods of Britain' in C4's Alternative Christmas Message - as star is set to condemn resurgence of antisemitism since Hamas' terror attack on Israel
18/12/23 10:15Actor and comedian Stephen Fry will talk of the 'violence and destruction that's unfolding' amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict and address antisemitism in the UK - including shop windows being smashed.The workhouse that inspired Oliver Twist: New documentary reveals skeletons and remains of kitchen being unearthed at central London site that gave Charles Dickens the idea for his most famous novel
20/11/23 07:09A new documentary on streaming platform HistoryHit reveals the secrets of the workhouse on Cleveland Street, which was just yards away from the home where Dickens lived as a child.Tony Robinson's Marvellous Machines review: Baldrick has a cunning plan to fix potholes - and it might just work! writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
08/11/23 00:34CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Sir Tony Robinson, beloved as the turnip-headed manservant in Blackadder, is going to rid the kingdom of potholes.Stephen Fry uses a walking stick as he is seen for the first time six weeks after breaking his leg, pelvis and ribs in 6ft fall on stage at AI conference
03/11/23 12:46The presenter, 66, was pictured for the first time since he broke his leg, pelvis and ribs when he fell on stage at an AI conference six weeks ago.How Richard Curtis' feminist daughter Scarlett branded her great-great grandfather Sigmund Freud 'sexist and horrible' and called out her father for 'size jokes' after scoring a cameo in his hit rom-com Love Actually
16/10/23 10:38Scarlett Curtis, 28, is a writer, artist and feminist who curated The Sunday Times bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink - even designing the artwork for Ed Sheeran's seventh album Autumn Variations.CRAIG MACKINLAY: They'll need to excavate the streets - with diesel diggers if they want to create a network for charging electric vehicles
23/09/23 23:14CRAIG MACKINLAY: At present, electricity accounts for just 20 per cent of energy use. To meet the vast demand, we would likely end up importing more electricity from Europe.Stephen Fry was rushed to hospital with rib and leg injuries after falling off O2 stage and tumbling to the floor when he gave keynote speech at AI conference
20/09/23 15:18Stephen Fry was rushed to hospital after a horror fall at an AI and tech festival in London. He sustained rib and leg injuries before he was taken to hospital for treatment.CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell was seen as guilty-as-charged but rugby's core values are now a sad joke and the game's disciplinary system is in ruins after his red card was rescinded
15/08/23 21:30CHRIS FOY: Any suggestion that England captain Owen Farrell might be exonerated wasn't even contemplated. There was an assumption that he would be banned.Action plan: CIAR BYRNE's essential jobs for your garden this week
16/07/23 20:59Baldrick's Turnip Surprise has nothing in it except a turnip. But there's more to this underrated vegetable than being a punchline for a joke and it's well worth growing your own for the dinner table.That's not love actually! Richard Curtis admits he DOES name unlikeable characters 'Bernard' after Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin who stole and married his university girlfriend
22/06/23 13:32MailOnline told last week how a 'hapless Bernard' character features in films including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones's Diary, all of which were written by Curtis (above).The original man with the cunning plan: Blackadder's unseen pilot episode shown in 40th anniversary documentary reveals how Baldrick was initially portrayed by TV actor Philip Fox instead of Tony Robinson
15/06/23 15:29Sir Tony Robinson, 76, played the character from Blackadder's first episode - which aired 40 years ago today - until 1989, when the original run came to an end. But he was too busy to star in the 1982 pilot.Blackadder ...as you've never seen it before! The lost pilot for the hit sitcom has been unearthed for its 40th anniversary - and guess which Cold Feet star's in it!
09/06/23 21:31Two new documentaries on Gold will feature the lost pilot - unearthed in the BBC archives - plus commentary from its stars and secrets from the UK's favourite sitcom's four series.Sir Tony Robinson speaks out on stroke of luck which saw him cast in Blackadder after sitcom was originally axed ahead of unseen pilot episode airing to celebrate 40th anniversary
05/06/23 23:23Sir Tony Robinson, 76, has spoken of the lucky twist of fate that saw him cast as Baldrick in Blackadder after he nearly missed out on the role.ROBERT HARDMAN: Even the Germans are saying Liverpool will be the best Eurovision ever
12/05/23 23:24ROBERT HARDMAN: Ukrainians well up as they tell me what it means not just to see their flag everywhere but also local street signs and menus in Ukrainian street furniture painted blue and yellow.Pink-suited Christopher Biggins leaves party holding a bottle of champagne as he kisses EastEnders icon Michelle Collins and BlackAdder's Tony Robinson before diving into his cab
08/05/23 08:30Christopher Biggins was his typical flamboyant self when she was pictured leaving the Park Theatre birthday bash on Sunday night.Blackadder writer Ben Elton accuses Sir Tony Robinson of hyping up reunion speculation as a clever tactic to 'flog some book or other'
13/04/23 13:50The Blackadder writer has addressed if the show will return more than 30 years after the last episode aired.Sir Tony Robinson speaks of his delight at reprising Blackadder character Baldrick for Comic Relief - but reveals why it would be impossible to do another series of the sitcom
07/03/23 01:51Sir Tony Robinso, 76, has spoken of his delight at reprising his role as Blackadder dogsbody character Baldrick for Comic Relief.Blackadder's Tony Robinson hints that Rowan Atkinson WILL in fact appear in Comic Relief comeback in major u-turn on decision
17/02/23 00:47Blackadder's Tony Robinson has hinted that Rowan Atkinson may in fact appear in Comic Relief comeback after all.'It just happens to be a script for Baldrick': Sir Tony Robinson addresses Rowan Atkinson's absence from new Blackadder skit for Comic Relief saying he 'always contributes' and will be there 'in some form or another'
15/02/23 11:34Sir Tony said the 'beautifully crafted' script had been written for his character and that while Rowan Atkinson wouldn't be involved, he 'always contributes' to the charity appeal.As Blackadder prepares to return some 34-years after THAT ending - how Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson have since charted similar romantic terrain with MUCH younger partners
14/02/23 18:32Atkinson, now 68, is in a relationship with 41-year old comedian and actress Louise Ford, while Robinson, 76, is married to third wife Louise Hobbs - also 41.Blackadder is set to make comeback for first time in over 20 years for Comic Relief special with Tony Robinson as Baldrick - but one major star WON'T be returning
14/02/23 11:33Blackadder is officially set to make a comeback for first time in over 20 years for a Comic Relief 2023 special.Blackadder writer Ben Elton compares modern wokery with Chairman Mao's communist China and says younger generation is 'all about making rules'
11/10/22 09:37Ben Elton, known for his work behind the scenes as a screenwriter on popular sitcoms Blackadder and The Young Ones which led to a long stand-up career, said 'there is now a new way of thinking'.Viewers say King Charles' speech ending on Hamlet quote 'may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest' reminded them of Blackadder not the Bard
09/09/22 18:26King Charles III poignantly concluded his deeply personal first address as monarch by quoting from Shakespeare's Hamlet - but some instead admitted it reminded them of Blackadder.Blackadder star Tony Robinson casts doubt on a possible FIFTH series... after Rowan Atkinson 'told friends he is extremely excited' to reprise his iconic role
02/07/19 15:30The 72-year-old star portrayed dogsbody Baldrick in the historical sitcom - which aired from 1983 to 1989 - but has appeared to play down speculation that the show could make a comeback.Blackadder 'to return for final one-off special' as Richard Curtis teases 'gorgeous' Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson reunion
25/06/19 14:23It's been 19 years since fans were last treated to a Blackadder special.Bath 10-17 Leinster: Joe Cokanasiga injury adds to pain of narrow loss for Todd Blackadder's side
09/12/18 00:08By the time Mathieu Raynal blew his final whistle, Leinster’s supporters waved their flags in both relief and defiance.TV’s funniest moments: Great comedy script classics from Blackadder, Porridge, and Not The Nine O’Clock News
25/10/18 00:57TO MARK Weekend magazine’s 25th anniversary, Mail TV critic Christopher Stevens has picked his favourite TV comedy scripts.Rob Baxter thinks Bath boss Todd Blackadder will be a genius if his side manage to beat Exeter
04/10/18 21:03Rob Baxter reckons West Country rival boss Todd Blackadder will be hailed as a genius if his Bath side beat Exeter on Friday night - after the Kiwi effectively threw his last game.Saracens 50-27 Bath: Premiership leaders run in eight tries after Todd Blackadder rests his star players
29/09/18 19:19Don’t blame Todd Blackadder, blame the coughing and spluttering system. Bath put out their B team for the toughest game of the season and, for Saracens, the victory was a beauty parade.Todd Blackadder agrees contract extension with Bath to put end to rumours about his future
22/09/18 21:31Rumours that Blackadder was close to being sacked are understood to have emerged from a recent dinner. Players such as Anthony Watson and Aled Brew shot down suggestions of unrest.Peter Benson dead at 75: Heartbeat and Blackadder star dies after short illness
08/09/18 16:25Heartbeat actor Peter Benson (pictured in 2004), who played Bernie Scripps in the ITV series, has died aged 75, his agent has confirmed.Gloucester 20-43 Bath: Todd Blackadder's side keep their European qualification hopes alive with crucial West Country derby win at Kingsholm
28/04/18 21:34There were moments when Gloucester looked like they were already on the beach in Bilbao. Fresh from qualifying for the Challenge Cup final in Spain, they all but crashed out of the play-off race.Don't mention Fawlty Towers! Mastermind bans Basil, Blackadder and Father Ted as specialist subjects after running out of questions to ask (so how many of the answers do YOU know?)
30/01/18 00:00Mastermind producer Mark Helsby said the hit sitcoms have been ‘exhausted’ on the BBC series, which is fronted by John Humphrys.Worcester 25-46 Bath: Todd Blackadder's side end three-match losing run by thrashing Warriors
06/01/18 00:26Bath halted a run of three successive Aviva Premiership defeats as they moved fifth in the table following an impressive bonus point victory at Sixways.Absolutely spiffing! Blackadder and House star Hugh Laurie is upgraded from OBE to CBE in New Year Honours
30/12/17 12:28The multi-talented 58-year-old, known for his comedy partnership with Stephen Fry and for roles in sitcom Blackadder and US drama House, is being made a Commander of the British Empire.Bath 21-22 Gloucester: Todd Blackadder left seething after Ed Slater steals victory for the away side
29/10/17 19:48WILL KELLEHER AT THE REC: Owen Williams’ 88th-minute conversion saw Gloucester complete a smash-and-grab in the most dramatic finish of the season.Homo Blackadder... the 'lost' series: Comedy's creators reveal they wanted to create a politically incorrect series about the origin of man
18/07/17 23:31Producer John Lloyd disclosed there were a number of ideas for the never-made fifth series, of which his favourite was a story about Blackadder as a caveman.Bath director Todd Blackadder fears more games will bring new injury crisis
07/04/17 21:35Bath's director of rugby, Todd Blackadder, is the latest prominent figure in the English game to express misgivings about plans for a longer club season from 2020.Now Baldrick does Brexit! Theresa May is offered help by Blackadder star after Jeremy Corbyn jibes that she needs a 'cunning plan'
26/10/16 15:43The bizarre offer came after Jeremy Corbyn mocked Mrs May at PMQs for her 'cunning plan' for cutting ties with Brussels.'How did I get famous? I had no route-map, no plan - cunning or otherwise!': Tony Robinson's new autobiography recounts his journey to overnight success as Baldrick in the classic comedy Blackadder
10/09/16 21:11Blackadder star reveals why Baldrick became a curse, his naked night at the cinema... and why he won’t ever smoke cannabis before a show again.Blackadder's cunning plan: George Ford boots Bath to victory over Northampton at Franklin's Gardens to hand new boss debut win
03/09/16 17:33George Ford controlled the match for Bath as his side secured opening day victory against Northampton Saints. A late fightback for the hosts was not enough to snatch victory.'Unbelievable' George Ford compared to Dan Carter by Bath's director of Rugby Todd Blackadder
26/08/16 00:17Blackadder only arrived at Bath 10 days ago but has already seen enough of Ford to anoint England's fly-half as a special talent capable of pulling the strings for the British and Irish Lions next summer.Bath appoint Todd Blackadder and Tabai Matson as part of new coaching set up
28/07/16 08:41Bath have named Todd Blackadder as their new director of rugby and Tabai Matson as head coach. Bath have been looking for a coach since Mike Ford was sacked in May'Ronan Keating said he loved my work, especially Blackadder. I said I wasn't Ben Elton and he walked off looking cross': David Baddiel tells of a celebrity mix-up
20/05/16 22:30We ask a celebrity a set of devilishly probing questions - and only accept THE definitive answer. This week: comedian and author David Baddiel.TV Blackadder made our lives a misery, says widow of GP: Scottish doctor’s surname gave rise to ridicule and rejected table bookings
05/04/16 00:26Dr Eric Blackadder, from Pittenweem, Fife, received drunken hoax phone calls from pranksters and shop workers laughing at the name. Dr Blackadder died in March last year, aged 87.What a cunning plan! Blackadder comeback 'on the cards' says Sir Tony Robinson... if they can afford to pay Hugh Laurie
23/08/15 13:00Sir Tony, who played Baldrick in all four series of the sitcom, joked that they might struggle to pay Laurie, who has gone on to become a major star in the US with hit drama House.Blackadder star Tony Robinson, 68 enjoys romantic lunch date in sunny London with his 34-year-old wife Louise
09/04/15 15:56Making the most of the spring sunshine the couple tucked into a hearty meal, with Louise spotted feeding her husband as they laughed over their lunch date.That wasn't a very cunning plan, Nursie! Blackadder star leaves £20k each to four daughters... and £900k to the fifth (but don't worry, she'll share it with her sisters)
15/03/15 00:53She shot to fame as the relentlessly cheery but dim-witted Nursie, mocked by Lord Blackadder for her dotty, unworldly utterances. And it seems that in real life, actress Patsy Byrne was equally naive when it came to her own financial affairs.Forget Blackadder, here's how our WWI generals really fought: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on last night's TV
29/07/14 19:39It has been fashionable to deride WW1 generals as ‘donkeys’. But as Vimy Ridge: Heaven To Hell revealed, crucial offensives were planned in obsessive detail.
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Jeopardy! viewers in hysterics as they sensationally roast Drake over host Ken Jennings' hip-hop clue: 'He can't catch a break'
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EXCLUSIVESean Stewart, 43, is 'happier than ever' as he parties with sister Kimberly on dad Rod's yacht... amid 'divorce' from Jody Weintraub
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Ann Widdecombe defends Strictly as she insists 'pathetic celebrities 'are in control' of training and 'it's a dance competition not a war'
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Maya Jama and Stormzy's LAST pictures together: Pair looked more loved-up than ever at Grand Prix just weeks before announcing their split
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Queen Camilla marks turning 77 by donning Diamond Diadem tiara and Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Necklace - estimated to be worth around £72,000
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Mel B shares rare snap with all three of her children as she celebrates being awarded an honorary doctorate for work with domestic abuse victims
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Jodie Marsh is banned from keeping ring-tailed lemurs at her OnlyFans-funded animal sanctuary after she took an owl and a meerkat into her local pub
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Matt Damon and wife Luciana put on a loved up display as they explore Copenhagen hand in hand after being caught up in bomb hoax in Greece
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Inside Maya Jama's dating history: From turbulent Stormzy relationship to engagement with NBA player and rumoured dalliance with actor
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Frankie Bridge flaunts her incredible figure in a racy black cut-out swimsuit as she soaks up the sun on family getaway
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King's Speech LIVE: King Charles delivers first address under Labour government at State Opening of Parliament
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Graziano Di Prima admits he called Zara McDermott 'rubbish' in re-surfaced interview as pro dancer is accused of 'hitting and kicking' her
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Bachelorette viewers are left fuming after discovering key clue that they say proves the dating show is 'STAGED'
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Love Island's Tasha Ghouri flaunts her toned abs in a sexy blue halterneck dress as she shares racy snaps from her sunny getaway to Spain
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Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian left stunned after discovering he's battling insidious disease despite having NO symptoms
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'He said it and I got the kicking': Sara Cox reveals SHE got the blame after Sacha Baron Cohen swore live on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show in 2002
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Proof Strictly is the most brutal contest on TV? How other reality shows such as The Apprentice and Bake Off use off-screen tricks to help contestants
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Netherlands and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk shows off his chiselled abs as he goes shirtless on luxury yacht trip with bikini-clad wife Rike in Ibiza
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Danny Dyer claims his 10-year stint on EastEnders resulted in him being 'crossed off every casting sheet'
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Is Strictly facing a major crisis? The nation's most most wholesome show is struggling
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EXCLUSIVENow Strictly struggles to sign up female stars: As Zara McDermott speaks out and crisis threatens show's future, things 'are starting to feel dire' reveals KATIE HIND
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Charlotte Dawson reveals she feels 'more sexy' on holiday after two-stone weight loss as she shows off transformation in bikini snaps
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Strictly's Reverend Richard Coles admits he 'isn't surprised' by abuse allegations as he weighs in on show's 'dark heart' following Graziano's sacking
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Dani Dyer shares a sweet clip of her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen feeding one of their twin daughters after England's Euros heartbreak
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Eminem fans think they've uncovered a 'mind blowing' hidden message within the rapper's new album
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Phillip Schofield cuts a casual figure in a T-shirt and jeans as he steps out for a stroll amid speculation he is plotting a TV comeback
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You'll need a Tardis full of cash for this house! Doctor Who and Worzel Gummidge star Jon Pertwee's old five-bed London home hits the market for £7.25m
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Is Strictly going to run out of male pro dancers? Aljaz Skorjanec is back but with Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice's dramatic exits, only SEVEN men remain
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Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff weighs in on 'distressing' misconduct probes as she questions the vetting process of current pro dancers
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At least one got to wear a nice dress! Queen Camilla spends her 77th birthday by the King's side at the State Opening of Parliament
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Daisy Edgar-Jones says she needs to have a 'strong word' with pal Paul Mescal as he brutally HANGS UP on her
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US turns its back on Meghan and Prince Harry: Nearly four out of 10 Americans think royal was wrong to receive Pat Tillman award
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Olivia Attwood looks worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she pokes fun at her tired appearance with makeup free selfie after travel nightmare
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Camila Cabello sizzles in a sports bra and shorts for gym workout in Miami... days after reuniting with ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes
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Greg Rutherford opens about his 'horribly painful' Dancing On Ice injury which left him with a torn ab and two herniated disks
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'THIRD Strictly pro named as a person of interest amid show probe' after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals as BBC crisis deepens
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EXCLUSIVECorrie's Colson Smith, 25, undergoes a hair transplant as he candidly admits he felt 'anxious and very self-conscious' due to baldness
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Isla Fisher posts a picture of herself with a mystery companion placing his hand on her bottom after split with Sacha Baron Cohen
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Queen Camilla's birthday: Prince and Princess of Wales lead the well wishes for the King's wife as she turns 77
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EXCLUSIVERevealed - the 'tomboy' musician Christine McGuinness posted VERY cosy picture with as they enjoy break together
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Katie Price reveals she is set to have MORE surgery in the coming days and her mother Amy fears she has body dysmorphia
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BBC announces the return of 'nostalgic classic shows' including The Generation Game and Blankety Blank that will air during the Olympics
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The year that made Camilla a Queen - as King's wife turns 77
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Black Rod banging on the door and an MP being taken hostage: Inside the weird traditions of the State Opening of Parliament
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Matty Healy's new fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel gushes she 'loves being in love' as she opens up on having kids - just one month after engagement
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The Repair Shop's Will Kirk scolds The One Show host Jermaine Jenas after he turns his innocent response into a cheeky innuendo
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Coldplay 'are planning 10-night residency at London's Wembley Stadium instead of a global tour in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint'
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Fay Ripley, 58, admits she 'will be breastfeeding' her future grandchildren as actress makes bizarre confession
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Kerry Katona breaks down in tears as she reflects on her first memory of watching her mum self-harm in emotionally-charged interview
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Guy Ritchie looks as stylish as ever as he joins his dapper son Rocco for a lunch date at exclusive private members' club Oswald's
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Baz Luhrmann and wife Catherine Martin cut stylish figures as the Hollywood power couple film at Sydney's Bondi Beach
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Adorable moment Guernsey children sing happy birthday to Queen Camilla in Sercquiais - as royal jokes she could only 'recognise the tune'
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AMANDA PLATELL: More heads must roll on Strictly over what seems to be a sordid cover-up
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TOWIE's Amber Turner flaunts her toned abs in a crop top as she returns to filming with BFFs Courtney Green and Chloe Meadows
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Bhad Bhabie's 'Los Angeles home is broken into after intruders smash through her back door' following ex-boyfriend domestic abuse allegations
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The silhouette, the smile. Why nobody does it like Kate: LIZ JONES
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Rod Stewart enjoys sun-soaked getaway with wife Penny Lancaster and six of his eight children as blended family relax on lavish yacht in Sardinia
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EastEnders legend to make HUGE return 10 years after quitting the soap as they promise to bring 'lots of drama'
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Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Gabrielle Carteris looks somber as she surfaces after co-star Shannen Doherty's death of cancer aged just 53
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Even Kings get cranky! After Charles was seen snapping at an aide in Jersey, how the monarch's impatient side has reared its head
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Tenacious D fans baffled by the duo's shock falling out as their Aussie tour implodes after Jack Black condemned Kyle Gass for divisive Trump shooting joke
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EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy is left red-faced as she horrifies Loose Women panellists with personal hygiene confession
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Bethenny Frankel, 53, shows off her incredible figure in a blue bikini as she enjoys a pool day with mini-me daughter Bryn, 14, in the Hamptons
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Jennifer Lopez clings to crumbling marriage by still wearing her ring on lonely bike ride while spending wedding anniversary 3,000 miles away from Ben Affleck
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Real Housewives Of Dubai: Caroline Stanbury shuts down housewarming party after guests bitterly argue
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Love Island fans are convinced Joey will make a move on new girl Lola - as it's revealed she's the THIRD Islander he already knew
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Kate Mara is a vision in a pale blue slip dress alongside glamorous Camila Mendes and Lili Reinhart at a Giorgio Armani pop-up in LA
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Kate Beckinsale flashes her abs in a stylish white bikini and glamorous pink fur cape as she poses for racy Instagram snaps
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'King of bread' Paul Hollywood reveals why you should never keep your loaf in the fridge - but some people say the method will make it 'mouldy'
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Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause puts on a leggy display in a daring mini dress as she teases her upcoming Aussie TV debut on Neighbours
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Jon Gosselin issues warning to Alec Baldwin ahead of actor's new TLC reality show: 'Look at the nuclear fallout that happened to my family'
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Camilla at 77: This year she has been King Charles' rock, writes BRIAN HOEY
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Inside the court of Queen Camilla as she turns 77: From her sister and children to her loyal 'Companions' (plus one or two celebrity friends)
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Celebrity Family Feud: Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner introduces Theresa Nist as 'lovely wife' on ABC show filmed before divorce
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Will Smith and Johnny Depp enjoy summer yacht ride with Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad heading to Andrea Bocelli show in Italy
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The REAL reason Princess Diana agreed to a secret hotel meeting with JFK Jr. revealed - and the intimate letter she wrote him
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Halsey sweetly kisses boyfriend Avan Jogia during romantic picnic in NYC as she sparks engagement rumors while wearing ring on THAT finger
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Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi, six, hobbles in tiny leg cast alongside brother Aire, two, on family getaway in Rome
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'You may now kiss the King': NATASHA LIVINGSTONE on signs protocol is evolving after Guernsey smooch
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Beatrice the (socially distanced) bride: How the Princess married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi four years ago today wearing Queen Elizabeth's gown
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Ariana Grande surfaces with brother Frankie Grande after his nose job to see her boyfriend Ethan Slater perform an off-Broadway concert
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Kate Hudson keeps her cool in a mint green dress as she enjoys a relaxing stroll In New York City with her fiancé Danny Fujikawa
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This Morning viewers cringe as Lisa Snowdon says people 'never look good in skinny jeans' - while Alison Hammond is sporting a pair
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Eighteen months after Prince Harry's book Spare and there's still no sign of the paperback. Why not?
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America's Got Talent: Sofia Vergara hits Golden Buzzer for hilarious Japanese comedy act Schumacher