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James May and James O’Brien mock ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

Katharine Birbalsingh accuses retailer of putting ‘two fingers up’ to traditional Christmas values with its campaign starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham and ‘Queer Eye’ presenter Tan France

The Independent UK

‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ calls M&S Christmas advert starring Hannah Waddingham ‘abhorrent’

Katharine Birbalsingh was mocked by public figures including James May and James O’Brien for her letter condemning the campaign

The Independent UK

James May and James O’Brien mock ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

The Independent UK

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James May leads mockery of ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

The Independent UK

M&S advert ‘puts two fingers up to spirit of Christmas’, says headteacher

Katharine Birbalsingh tells retailer its Christmas ad featuring celebrities’ seasonal peeves will stifle children’s happiness

The Guardian - UK

M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy

Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account

The Independent UK

M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy

Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account

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’Tis the season to be emotionally manipulated: the battle of the Christmas adverts has begun

It’s November so there’s a glut of high-concept schmaltz on your small screen – plus Sophie Ellis-Bextor with a blowtorch

The Guardian - UK

M&S Christmas ad goes for glamour to win over budget-conscious shoppers

Retailer says customers want to ‘just relax and switch off’ over the festive season after a tough year

The Guardian - UK

Rocketmen, ravers and relief from the sun: Sunday at Glastonbury – photo essay

The 2023 Glastonbury festival finished with a bang: Elton John closing the Pyramid stage and Lil Nas X bringing reptiles and ridiculousness to Worthy Farm

The Guardian - UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor review, Glastonbury 2023: Pop singer dispenses disco bangers and sequinned vibes

The British singer delivers a buoyant, sequin-covered set on the festival’s Pyramid Stage

The Independent UK

Glastonbury Festival 2023: full line up for Sunday including Elton John and Blondie

Elton John will headline Glastonbury tonight

Liverpool Echo

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals intimate performance for 'amazing' late pal Deborah James

Dame Deborah James, who died last year from bowel cancer, remained close friends with singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor after they met to record a podcast

Daily Mirror

12 UK music festivals you can still buy tickets for in 2023

From the Isle of Wight to Camp Bestival, the summer festival season has only just begun

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The Independent UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor on failures, big families and love: ‘I’ve had it all taken away. It sucks. This is better’

The singer, who brought the world joy with her Kitchen Discos in lockdown, tells Ellie Harrison about the heady turn of the millennium and her dreamy new record, ‘Hana’

The Independent UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor addresses rumour she could represent UK at Eurovision 2024: ‘It would be a massive gamble’

Eurovision is taking place in Sweden next year, after singer Loreen won with her track ‘Tattoo’

Evening Standard

Bring It All Back: the Noughties revival is officially under way

The Noughties are becoming the new Eighties as pop culture embraces the icons of the new millennium

Liverpool Echo

I visited the Liverpool cafe Sophie Ellis-Bextor says serves 'the best coffee'

The singer visited during the Eurovision celebrations

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Evening Standard

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: ‘If I can’t be bold, what is the point?’

As the patron saint of Noughties pop gears up for new album HANA, we meet her at the kitchen disco

Evening Standard

Who will represent the UK at Eurovision 2024? Our top contenders

Some think that Sophie Ellis-Bextor is primed to steal the groove in 2024 - but here‘s our UK Eurovision hit-list

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision Village as thousands of fans turn out to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor

The Pier Head was packed out with fans from across the world

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision fans join huge 45 minute queue to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor at EuroVillage

Fans turned out in sequins, tie-dye tops and floral jumpsuits for the occasion

Liverpool Echo

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'favourite' thing to do in Liverpool ahead of Eurovillage performance

Sophie is set to perform at the EuroVillage tonight

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision's Charlotte Church issues demand as she brings famous party to Liverpool

The singer said "today's the day" as she prepares for her Late Night Pop Dungeon

Manchester Evening News

Eurovision Village schedule and timetable on Friday and Saturday with Fleur East, Conchita Wurst, and the Vengaboys

Here's the artists getting Liverpool in the party spirit ahead of the grand final

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