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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

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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...

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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.

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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’

The Independent UK

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...

WhatToWatch

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

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 Independent UK

Peter Wilson obituary

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

Sir Tony Robinson ‘in talks’ to work with Rowan Atkinson again 40 years after Blackadder first aired

EXCLUSIVE: The TV legend also gave an update on the recently reported Maid Marian reboot

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Evening Standard

Blackadder 40th anniversary: Where to watch the unaired pilot episode tonight

The lost pilot will finally be shown on BBC television to mark 40 years of the comedy

The Guardian - UK

We must steer clear of all cars, including EVs

Letters: Readers respond to Rowan Atkinson’s growing disillusionment with electric vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Fact check: why Rowan Atkinson is wrong about electric vehicles

Last week we ran a piece by Rowan Atkinson casting doubt on the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. Here Simon Evans of Carbon Brief offers his response

The Independent UK

Rowan Atkinson says he feels ‘duped’ by electric cars

Actor and car nerd was early adopter of an electric vehicle

WhatToWatch

Blackadder's Tony Robinson on why another actor originally played Baldrick

Sir Tony Robinson on unearthing the previously unaired pilot episode of historical sitcom Blackadder and why he's not in it!

The Independent UK

Rowan Atkinson says he feels ‘duped’ by electric cars

Actor and car nerd was early adopter of an electric vehicle

Irish Mirror

Lost first episode of Blackadder with different actor playing Baldrick will air in UK

Philip Fox, who later had roles in Midsomer Murders and Waking the Dead, replaced Tony Robinson after he pulled out to take a year-long role with the National Theatre

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