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What's on this weekend in Newcastle and the Hunter Region

Footy, a May Day march, a knitting fair and LIMBO's final weekend

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison's mental health disclosure laudable as stigma lingers

If Mr Morrison were re-elected, would we have heard it?

Newcastle Herald

Claudia Winkleman on swearing, success and secrets: ‘I had to sign a contract promising not to sing’

With three hit shows – Strictly, The Traitors and the returning The Piano – Claudia Winkleman is TV’s hottest presenter. She talks about being tone deaf, being a style icon … and why she’s allergic to praise

The Guardian - UK

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Weekend planner: Jets semi, Stardust Circus, markets and holiday fun

What's happening around Newcastle and the Hunter this weekend.

Newcastle Herald

Dawn French says cancel culture has 'forced people into a corner' after JK Rowling exchange

The British comedian recalled being scolded by podcast host for questioning the author’s recent comments

Evening Standard

Helen Lederer on envy, rejection, fun and fame: ‘I wanted it so badly – maybe that’s not normal’

She has appeared in some of the biggest sitcoms in British comedy history, from The Young Ones to Ab Fab, but always longed for her own show. Now 69, she looks back on the hilarity of her life – and the mortification

The Guardian - UK

Enough of the satire, dial down the rom-coms - Philomena Cunk is right: we need more stupid comedy

These are serious times, and they demand silly entertainment. Please, British TV – send in the clowns, says comedian Viv Groskop

The Guardian - UK

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From getting sexy with Cilla to nearly slipping a disc: Lenny Henry’s best Comic Relief moments

It’s the comedian’s final night as host of the TV telethon. As he hangs up his red nose for the last time, here are his most joyful highlights from 36 years of freestyle fundraising

The Guardian - UK

Hot comedy acts by the girls for the girls coming to the Civic

Miriam Margolyes, Kaz Cooke, Judith Lucy, Dawn French on the way.

Newcastle Herald

Comic Relief 2024 — release date, sketches, presenters, interviews and everything we know about Red Nose Day

Comic Relief 2024 — this year’s fundraising extravaganza will be Sir Lenny Henry’s final stint as host.

WhatToWatch

Sir Lenny Henry reveals he quit Comic Relief in part to missing former co-hosts including ex-wife Dawn French

The 65-year-old will step down from hosting the annual telethon after 39 years

Evening Standard

32 of the best stories from the royals meeting showbiz royalty, from Princess Diana's cheeky comments to stars breaking protocol

When the kings and queens of the showbiz world meet real royalty, a memorable encounter is sure to be had

Woman & Home

The 32 celebrities who turned down prestigious awards and honours, from Helen Mirren to Nigella Lawson

Not everyone wants to win an award, as these surprising examples of celebrities refusing or returning an honour prove...

Woman & Home

‘I didn’t realise I was so loved’: the people hosting their own ‘living funerals’

Wouldn’t it be nice to hear all the lovely things friends and family might say about us at our funeral? Isabelle Aron meets five people – some with a terminal diagnosis – who have done just that

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Evening Standard

Dawn French reveals 'humiliating' skit caused her to quit French & Saunders double act

The actress and comedian says she cried 'all the way home' after performing beside US singer Anastacia

Woman & Home

32 celebs who embraced going grey - and the chic ways they styled their silver dos

We've rounded up 32 celebs who embraced their grey hair, incase you're looking to do the same...

The Independent UK

Dawn French recalls bizarre experience with live hippo on Harry Potter set: ‘Genuinely terrifying’

‘Oh God, I’d like to run now,’ comedian recalls about time on set with real-life hippo

Evening Standard

Dawn French reveals she had a knee replacement 14 years after Vicar Of Dibley stunt left her in agony

The actress and comedian injured her knee while recreating her famous Vicar Of Dibley puddle skit on The Paul O'Grady show

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The Independent UK

The best (and worst) Christmas supermarket adverts of 2023, ranked

Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey have officially defrosted, so it can only mean one thing...

The Independent UK

Ranked: The best (and worst) Christmas supermarket adverts of 2023

Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey have officially defrosted, so it can only mean one thing...

The Guardian - UK

What an ass! Ghosts star takes on classic Shakespeare character

The latest production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream features Mathew Baynton in what the actor calls ‘an absolute treat of a role’

Evening Standard

Dawn French reveals she and Jennifer Saunders almost died in carbon monoxide leak

The TV star credited an early wake-up call for saving their lives, revealing 'the gas would’ve finished us off.'

Evening Standard

Jennifer Saunders teases new Absolutely Fabulous-linked project

Jennifer Saunders has given Absolutely Fabulous fans a thrilling update about another instalment of beloved comedy series.

The Independent UK

Super Thursday: 7 books to pick up on the biggest day in publishing

From Mary Berry to Shirley Ballas, some major names have new books coming out.

Evening Standard

Dawn French says she’s ‘not taking any s**t from anyone’ in blast at body-shamers

The comedian says it’s unfair that women in the public eye are often ‘reduced’ to descriptions of their appearance

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