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Hugh Laurie among stars remembering ‘exceptional” Robbie Coltrane

Hugh Laurie and the James Bond producers are among the stars of film and TV who have paid tribute to the “exceptional” Robbie Coltrane following his death aged 72. The Scottish actor starred in a number of classic British franchises and shows during ...

15 Oct 2022 at 00:12

Tony Robinson addresses Rowan Atkinson’s absence from Blackadder sketch

Sir Tony Robinson has addressed Rowan Atkinson’s absence from the forthcoming Blackadder return for Comic Relief, saying: “This just happens to be a script for Baldrick.” The 76-year-old actor is to reprise his role as the servant and sidekick to ...

15 Feb 2023 at 10:36

Stephen Fry ‘startled and enchanted’ with knighthood in New Year Honours

Stephen Fry said he is “startled and enchanted” to be awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours and hopes it sets an example that there is “always hope”. The actor, screenwriter and author is being recognised for services to mental health ...

30 Dec 2024 at 22:34

Entertainment

Give them a damn good licking! Blackadder celebrated with special stamps

The 40th anniversary of beloved comedy Blackadder will be celebrated with a special set of stamps, Royal Mail has announced. Eight of the stamps capture moments from all four series of the classic sitcom – From the mists of medieval England ...

12 May 2023 at 00:01

Tony Robinson narrates remarkable story of the Flying Scotsman to mark centenary

Actor and historian Sir Tony Robinson has narrated a documentary detailing the “remarkable” story of the Flying Scotsman and how it became a national treasure to mark it’s 100-year anniversary. Synonymous with the golden age of rail travel,...

22 Feb 2023 at 14:07

Derry News

Is Derry Girls the greatest UK-made sitcom ever?

A Peep Show fan account released their quintessential best 10 UK-made sitcoms in a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, but it led to much heated debate. There was much debate and confusion from fans of the show based in our city, ...

02 Aug 2024 at 13:33

Sir Tony Robinson to reprise role as Blackadder’s Baldrick for Comic Relief

Sir Tony Robinson is set to reprise his role from Blackadder for the first time in more than 20 years for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal. The actor, 76, starred as Edmund Blackadder’s servant and sidekick Baldrick in the classic BBC ...

14 Feb 2023 at 12:10

Life

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82

Miriam Margolyes says she “never had any shame about being gay” as she makes her British Vogue cover debut aged 82. The award-winning actress, known for her foul mouth and lovable eccentricity, said gay people are “not conventional” ...

14 Jun 2023 at 10:03

Movies

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82

13 Jun 2023 at 22:40

Blue Peter will change colour for Comic Relief

Blue Peter will change colour for first time in 65-year history for Comic Relief

Blue Peter will be renamed and change colour for Comic Relief. The special, Red Peter, will feature challenges by Blue Peter presenters and musical performances as the long-running children’s show gets a Red Nose Day ...

07 Mar 2023 at 09:51

Tony Robinson: Character Baldrick would have ‘high status’ in current government

Sir Tony Robinson has said he feels his Blackadder character Baldrick would have “very high status” in the current British government as he reflected on the hit sitcom during its 40th anniversary. The 76-year-old ...

10 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Richard Curtis: My films and TV shows are looking like ‘historical documents’

Richard Curtis has said that his films and TV shows are starting to look like “historical documents” and admitted his children feel some of his jokes are no longer appropriate or are “old fashioned”. The Love ...

10 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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