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After Lord Of The Rings Fan Goes Viral For Meeting Ian McKellen While Dressed As Gandalf, His Friends Explain How It Happened

After a TikTok went viral of a Lord of the Rings fan dressed as Gandalf runs into Ian McKellen, his friends share the story behind it.

Cinemablend

Man dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen on pub crawl

An unlikely meeting for one Lord of the Rings fan goes viral

Total Film

Man on birthday bar crawl dresses up as Gandalf... and bumps into The Lord of The Rings star Sir Ian McKellen

Superfan Ben Coyles was enjoying his birthday dressed as the character when he bumped into the very actor who played the part

Manchester Evening News

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Man doing birthday bar crawl dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen

‘Everybody said, “What on earth is going on?!”’

The Independent UK

Man in Gandalf costume meets Sir Ian McKellen during Bristol pub crawl

He was astonished when their paths crossed

Bristol Post

Mother Goose review: Ian McKellen shines as new pantomime spares no remorse for Tory Britain

The production proved pantomimes don't have to be just for Christmas

Bristol Post

The Mancunian Way: Fancy some grub?

A look at some of the brilliant places to eat and drink in Greater Manchester and how to enjoy yourself over Easter

Manchester Evening News

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Corrie legend makes rare appearance and on-screen siblings cuddle up on the red carpet as ITV soap stars head out in force

William Roache made a rare red carpet appearance as he joined a whole host of his current and former co-stars at The Lowry

Manchester Evening News

'Oh that's lovely, I'm back home:' Sir Ian McKellen reiterates his love for Manchester during BBC radio interview

The Lord of the Rings stars, 83, grew up in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News

Blankety Blank fans emotional at tribute to Paul O'Grady as he reunites with TV icon

A classic episode of Blankety Blank hosted by Lily Savage was sown last night

Liverpool Echo

BBC fans sob as late Paul O'Grady returns as icon Lily Savage in Blankety Blank re-run

BBC viewers broke down while watching a re-run of Blankety Blank in honour of late Paul O'Grady as Lily Savage, and guests Rebecca Callard, Sophie Lawrence, Davina McCall, Sir Ian McKellen, Gray O’Brien and Dale Winton

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady Blankety Blank episode to air on BBC in one off special tribute

Davina McCall, Sir Ian McKellen, Gray O’Brien, Rebecca Callard, Sophie Lawrence and Dale Winton will all be making appearances

Liverpool Echo

BBC to air star-studded Blankety Blank episode in memory of Paul O' Grady

The BBC has announced plans to air an episode of Blankety Blank on Saturday in memory of Paul O' Grady, which saw the late star host as his drag alter ego Lily Savage speak to stars such as Ian McKellen and Davina McCall

Daily Mirror

Cheap tickets to see a Pussycat Doll, Strictly star and Sir Ian McKellen in theatres this April

A whole host of famous faces are heading to the city centre and Greater Manchester - and it won't break the bank to watch them

Manchester Evening News

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Wales Online

John Bishop pulls out of Cardiff run of Mother Goose following death of his mum

John Bishop was starring opposite Ian McKellen in the raucous panto at the Wales Millennium Centre

Dublin Live

Eurovision star Linda Martin hard at work ahead of grand opening of new dog sanctuary

The Dublin Dog Hub will be officially opened in Meakstown, Finglas on Friday by 'Lord of the Rings' star Ian McKellen

Dublin Live

Linda Martin opens new dog sanctuary near Finglas

The former Eurovision star will open the shelter on March 24, with famous actor Ian McKellen expected to cut the ribbon at the official launch party

Wales Online

John Bishop, Sir Ian McKellen and Kate Bush walk into a bar...

A staff member said Sir Ian was "astonishingly wonderful

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Liverpool Echo

Sir Ian McKellen surprises Liverpool students with visit

Sir Ian stopped by as he enjoys a week in the city

Liverpool Echo

Our Liverpool: thank God it's Friday

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Liverpool Echo

Our Liverpool: snow and sub-zero temperatures coming soon

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Liverpool Echo

Ian McKellen and John Bishop make 'perfectly silly pair' in madcap Mother Goose at Liverpool Empire

The unlikely partnership came together for a night of fun "just because"

The Independent UK

‘It feels like a healing process’: Breach Theatre on making a musical about Section 28

Two decades on from the repeal of the law that banned the ‘intentional promotion’ of homosexuality in schools, risk-taking theatre company Breach are making a musical about Section 28. They tell Isobel Lewis about the present day parallels

Liverpool Echo

John Bishop bringing 'most joyful' show he's worked on to Liverpool Empire this week

John will be starring in Mother Goose at Liverpool's Empire Theatre this week

Manchester Evening News

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