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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 to the ...

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, the ...

22 Feb 2023 at 14:07

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 ...

15 Feb 2023 at 10:36

The Masked Singer Christmas special won by Partridge (In A Pear Tree)

Ainsley Harriott has won the 2023 Christmas special of reality singing competition The Masked Singer. The festive episode was hosted by ringmaster, comedian Joel Dommett, and featured a celebrity panel comprised of Davina McCall, Rita Ora, ...

25 Dec 2023 at 21:28

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

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reveals bandaged sore foot at Comic Relief gala

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has taken to the red carpet of a Comic Relief gala with a bandage on her foot. Other stars attending the charity event on Sunday to see musical Mrs Doubtfire at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre ...

19 Jun 2023 at 07:50

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 actor starred as ...

10 Jun 2023 at 07:00

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 shake-up. ...

07 Mar 2023 at 09:51

Brian May and Myleene Klass among stars casting ballots on election day

Queen guitarist Brian May, singer Myleene Klass and Blackadder star Tony Robinson are among the stars who have been casting their ballots and encouraging others to vote in the General Election. May, 76, shared a video of the ...

04 Jul 2024 at 14:43

Damian Lewis and Tony Robinson to read Shakespeare’s writings at London show

Damian Lewis, Sir Tony Robinson and Sir Derek Jacobi are among the actors who are set to perform dramatic readings of William Shakespeare in London. The stars, who all have a connection to Shakespeare’s work and to the ...

25 Jun 2024 at 13:49

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Tony Robinson and Dermot Murnaghan ‘disappointed’ at cancer screening decision

Sir Tony Robinson and journalist Dermot Murnaghan have said they are “disappointed” at a decision not to recommend screening all men for prostate cancer. Blackadder star Sir Tony spoke in 2023 about his diagnosis, and ...

28 Nov 2025 at 15:00

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Tony Robinson ‘thought those most at risk’ would have got cancer screening

Actor and TV presenter Sir Tony Robinson has said he “thought those most at risk” would have been recommended screening for prostate cancer. The 79-year-old was speaking to the Press Association after the UK National ...

28 Nov 2025 at 17:11

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