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Millie Bobby Brown is getting an apology from Matt Lucas.

Earlier this week, the 21-year-old Stranger Things actress put several critics and media outlets on blast for their “disturbing” comments about her appearance, accusing them of “bullying” her.

Millie specifically mentioned Matt, 51, who compared her to his Little Britain character, Vicky Pollard.

Keep reading to find out more…In his post shared on X, formerly Twitter, Matt shared a photo of Millie wearing a pink tracksuit with her blonde hair up in a messy bun, similar to the way Vicky would dress and present herself.

Shortly after Millie shared her message, Matt apologized and shared some context behind his joke.

“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Matt wrote on Instagram. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard,...

Millie Bobby Brown is not holding back when calling out those who have criticized her appearance, including former Great British Baking Show host Matt Lucas, who has since walked back his comments. The Stranger Things star took to Instagram on Monday (March 3), where she shared a video addressing the recent criticism, referencing headlines from several articles, including one about Lucas comparing Brown to his Little Britain character, Vicky Pollard. Shortly after her video was uploaded, Lucas shared a statement on his own Instagram page, apologizing to Brown and explaining the intentions behind his post. “Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” the Wonka actor wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo...

British actor Matt Lucas has apologized to Millie Bobby Brown after she called out public scrutiny over her appearance, describing it as “disturbing” and “bullying.”

Lucas addressed the situation on Instagram, explaining his initial comment and expressing regret. “Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” he wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top, so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”

He denied any intent to insult Brown. “I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I ‘slammed’ you, firstly because that’s not my style, and secondly because I think you’re brilliant.

Matt Lucas issued an apology to Millie Bobby Brown after the actress spoke up about being rudely critiqued by the media for her appearance. Brown specifically called out several headlines, including one that read, “Little Britain’s Matt Lucas takes savage swipe at Millie Bobby Brown’s new ‘mommy makeover’ look.”

“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas responded on Instagram. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard,...

Matt Lucas has apologized to Millie Bobby Brown after comments he made about her appearance.

The British actor and comedian shared his apology on Instagram after the Stranger Things star posted a video calling out journalists for criticizing how she looks.

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“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”

The Gladiator II actor continued, “I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I ‘slammed’ you,...

British actor Matt Lucas issued an apology to Millie Bobby Brown on Instagram Monday after the “Stranger Things” star called him out for criticizing her appearance.

“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called ‘Little Britain.’ There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”

He continued, “I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I ‘slammed’ you, firstly because that’s not my style, and secondly because I think you’re brilliant. I would not have posted it if I had thought it would have upset you...

Matt Lucas has issued an apology to Millie Bobby Brown for comments he’s made about her appearance.

The British actor and comedian took to his Instagram right after the Stranger Things star posted a video, publicly calling out journalists for criticizing the way she looks.

“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”

The Gladiator II actor continued, “I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I ‘slammed’ you, firstly because that’s not my style,...

British actor and comedian Matt Lucas publicly apologized to Millie Bobby Brown for his remarks about her appearance.

After the Stranger Things star called out the criticism she received for her appearance, the Little Britain actor took to social media to “provide some context.”

“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas wrote on Instagram. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”

He continued, “I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I ‘slammed’ you, firstly because that’s not my style, and secondly because I think you’re brilliant.

Matt Lucas apologized to Millie Bobby Brown after the actress named him as one of the “bullying” media personalities that have commented on how she’s aging.

“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas began in an Instagram post. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show ‘Little Britain.’ There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”

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He continued, saying he was shocked to learn that media framed his post as an attempt to insult the “Stranger Things” star.

“I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the...

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Netflix will continue to invest in the works of Harlan Coben, author of Fool Me Once, with another adaptation in the works at the streaming service Run Away. Production has just kicked off on the new series that’s likely due for an early 2026 release. Here’s everything we know including the first confirmed four cast members.

Run Away is an upcoming Netflix Original limited crime-drama series and adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel. The adaptation continues Coben’s long and illustrious creative partnership with Netflix, which has already adapted eight novels from his bibliography into Netflix Originals.

The director of the upcoming adaptation has yet to be confirmed. Daniel Brocklehurst has been credited as the series’ lead writer, best known for projects like Brassic and Ten Pound Poms, and previously wrote for one of the other Netflix Harlan Coben series, The Stranger. Nimer Rashed is on board to direct this season,...

The British mockumentary sitcom The Office remains one of the most influential comedies ever produced. Not only did the series enjoy a stellar three-season run which culminated in an 8.5 IMDb rating, it also inspired a range of spinoffs, including the Steve Carrell version.

Though it only lasted for two seasons (2001–2003), the show catapulted its cast to stardom, and produced a range of superstars. Over two decades later, let’s take a look at where the actors are in 2025.

Ewen MacIntosh (Keith Bishop) Ewen MacIntosh in The Office. | BBC

Ewen MacIntosh, who played the deadpan and beloved accountant Keith Bishop, sadly passed away at the age of 50. His death was confirmed on February 21, 2024, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans and co-stars. Ricky Gervais described him as an “absolute original.” (via Standard)

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Valuable documentary on the vigilant genius whose highly coloured 70s and 80s images revealed the white working class as never before

The beguiling work of English photographer Martin Parr is the subject of this brief, but thoroughly enjoyable study which sets out to introduce his extraordinary work, particularly the fierce brilliance of his colour images in the 70s and 80s celebrating the white working class on holiday.

Parr is an inspired combination of seaside-postcard artist Donald McGill and Alan Bennett, with a bit of American street photographer Vivian Maier, and a sliver of Diane Arbus, although the grotesques in which Arbus specialised are not what Parr has in mind. Everyone here is at pains to emphasise that Parr is never cruel or mocking, and, yes, it’s quite true. But as a real artist, Parr naturally has what Graham Greene called the splinter of ice in his heart. He knows...

As 2024 comes to a close, we here at JoBlo.com would like to take a moment to pay tribute to some of the people who sadly passed away this year. Our deepest respect goes out to everyone in the industry we have lost, and our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of those who died in 2024. These talented individuals will always be remembered for their impact on the world of film and television.

In Memory Of…

David Soul

David Soul died on January 4th at the age of 80. The actor was best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson on Starsky & Hutch alongside Paul Michael Glaser.

Although Starsky & Hutch would become one of the most iconic shows of the ’70s, Soul and Glaser had no clue it would become as successful as it did. “We didn’t have a clue it was going to be so successful.

"Gladiator II" spoilers follow.

"Gladiator II" arrives in theaters this weekend (read our review), almost a quarter of a century after its predecessor won the Academy Award for Best Picture following its big screen release in 2000. Considering the "Gladiator" sequel that we almost got instead, the existence of this follow-up in the hands of director Ridley Scott again feels like nothing short of a miracle, even if the movie itself doesn't quite measure up to the greatness achieved by the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. You probably know the rest of that heroic diatribe, perfectly delivered by Russell Crowe, by heart.  

Anyway, "Gladiator II" acts as a quasi-remake and legacy-quel, focusing on a grown up Lucius, the young boy played by Spencer Treat Clark, the son of Roman Empress Lucilla,...

The following contains minor set-up spoilers for Gladiator II, opening in theaters on November 22Gladiator II boasts an impressive cast, including Matt Lucas who may have left The Great British Bake Off in part due to the opportunity to join the film. Set sixteen years after the events of the first Gladiator, Gladiator II follows Lucius Verus as he is forcibly brought back to Rome as a gladiator and finds himself caught amid a powerplay for the throne. Gladiator II's cast of characters includes figures that allude to the real-life history of Rome as well as some important returning faces, like Connie Nielsen's Lucilla. There are also many new faces, including Matt Lucas.

Lucas got his start in BBC shows like The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars before fully breaking out with the sketch comedy Little Brittain. This led to a more high-profile career for the actor,...

From Garth Marenghi to The Mighty Boosh, Paddington’s blockbuster success stands on a TV comedy golden age and the early work of Paul King.

“The very gates of Hell” might not be the first place you’d look to find Paddington’s origin story. But with Paul King as director and future ursine-alumni Alice Lowe and Richard Ayoade on the stage, the 2000 Edinburgh Fringe run of Garth Marenghi’s Fright Knight proved not to be a half-bad training ground for the man behind the most successful comedy franchise of the last decade.

Pitched as a gory and melodramatic spoof of Stephen King-style scares, the show centred around Matthew Holness’ fictional horror author, Marenghi, and his inspired telling of another writer’s fight to rescue his muse from the forces of darkness. Fright Knight was nominated for a Perrier award. The follow-up, 2001’s Netherhead, won one. TV beckoned, and soon King,...

British TV shows often get darker and weirder than most mainstream American shows, and some of them are creepy enough to keep their audiences awake at night. Most "creepy" shows tend to fall under the horror genre, but British comedies can be just as unsettling. Without necessarily being horror comedies, it's possible to create a dark and tense atmosphere while still being hilarious.

Some of Britain's best writers, including Chris Morris, Charlie Brooker and even Roald Dahl, have made creepy shows with plenty of humor. While America also has some similar shows, it's rare for a mainstream show to feature such a perfect blend between darkness and humor. British networks seem more willing to commission all sorts of creepy shows, including horrors, comedies, and detective dramas.

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Lewis Carroll's 1871 fable "Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There" features a notable scene wherein the young titular protagonist runs across a pair of whimsically dunderheaded identical twins while lost in an alternate dimension. The characters are named Tweedledee and Tweedledum and are based on numerous 18th-century folk poems variously attributed to John Byron, John Pope, and Jonathan Swift. In an early epigram by Byron, the two characters agree to have a battle but are startled by a crow, and forget to fight each other. It wouldn't be until the publication of "Through the Looking Glass," and John Tenniel's illustrations therein, that Tweedledee and Tweedledum would be depicted as identical twins. 

In Carroll's book, the twins reenact the Byron epigram and flee when a crow appears. Some might say that Tweedledee and Tweedledum represent easily distracted governments, or merely the capriciousness of children. Either way,...

Half of the British comedy duo Little Britain with Matt Lucas.

Walliams swam the English Channel in 2006 to raise more than £1 million for Sport Relief. In November of that year those efforts won him the Pride of Britain Award for “Most Influential Public Figure”.

In July of 2006 he became Patron of Cardiac Risk in the Young.

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David Walliams has supported the following charities:

Camden Music TrustCardiac Risk in the YoungCAREComic ReliefCystic Fibrosis FoundationCystic Fibrosis TrustDramatic NeedMines Advisory GroupNot On Our WatchSmall Steps ProjectSport ReliefWildlife Warriors Worldwide Read more about David Walliams's charity work and events. Related articles Crikey! Irwin Featured On Stamp For CharityStars Gather For Cystic Fibrosis BenefitDavid Walliams Splashes Out For CharityMatt Lucas Applauds Arsenal's Charity EffortsElton's AIDS Bash Attracts Stars

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The first official trailer for Ridley Scott's long-awaited historical action epic Gladiator II has arrived online and it's every bit as epic as you'd expect as Paul Mescal (Normal People; Aftersun; The Lost Daughter) squares off against 3x Primetime Emmy-nominee Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian; Game of Thrones; Narcos) and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington (Training Day; Fences; Malcolm X).

As per the official synopsis, "Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for The Boys season 4, episode 6, "Dirty Business"!

Antony Starr found the Homelander and Firecracker scene in The Boys season 4, episode 6 bizarre and emotional. Starr shares that filming the scene was challenging due to the technical aspects and unnatural positions. The scene's intimacy and loyalty reveal could impact Homelander and Firecracker's relationship.

The Boys star Antony Starr reacts to Homelander and Firecrackers bizarre moment from season 4, episode 6, "Dirty Business." The Prime Video series continues to explore Homelander (Starr) and his antagonistic tendencies, as he reaches beyond gaining control of Vought International, namely working with Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) to place Supes in the U.S. government. The Boys season 4 also revealed that he was stashing containers of milk within his apartment, and during Dirty Business, Firecracker (Valorie Curry) surprisingly demonstrates her loyalty to Homelander by breastfeeding him.

In a recent interview with Collider, Starr reacted to the scene between Homelander and Firecracker,...

Homelander actor Antony Starr discusses the bizarre breastfeeding scene in The Boys' episode, "Dirty Business." Starr and showrunner Eric Kripke have a close working relationship, comparing it to co-parenting. The Boys continues to push boundaries, with Starr admitting he's often surprised by the show's content. He doesn't agree with all of it, but went into detail about doing the breastfeeding scene and its Oedipal brilliance.

The Boys is known for pushing boundaries, and the latest episode, "Dirty Business," features some incredibly uncomfortable scenes. Homelander himself, actor Antony Starr, took the time to break down one of the most hilariously not safe-for-work scenes the show has ever aired.

In the latest episode of The Boys, Homelander is confronted by Firecraker (Valorie Curry). Firecracker proclaims her loyalty to Homelander, who's indifferent to her declarations. That is, until Firecracker reveals just how far she's willing to go to please Homelander. She opens her...

Exclusive: BAFTA-nominated Friday Night Dinner director Steve Bendelack is helming a comedy movie about an ageing rock band who reunites.

Bill & Ben Productions and Night Tide Films are combining on Heavenly Waters, which will shoot in Greece later this year.

Heavenly Waters tells the story of a rock band who, after an acrimonious split in the 1970s, agree to come together in Greece to scatter the ashes of their biggest fan, but things don’t go according to plan.

The pic is the writing debut of producer Kim Leggatt and actor David Schaal.

Bendelack is a two-time BAFTA nominee who was nominated in 2012 for Channel 4’s Friday Night Dinner. He has also helmed a wealth of iconic British comedies including Spitting Image, Little Britain, The Royle Family and Mr Bean’s Holiday.

Heavenly Waters reunites Leggatt with producers Ben Timlett and Bill Jones.

British actor-comedian Ewen MacIntosh, known for the role of Big Keith in the popular sitcom series The Office (UK), has passed away at the age of 50. The news of his demise has stirred a wave of tributes from fans and colleagues, including his co-star Ricky Gervais, who portrayed the lead role as David Brent in the British sitcom.

Ewen MacIntosh passed away at 50

Known for starring in several British comedies, such as Miranda and Little Britain, Ewen MacIntosh reportedly battled two years of persistent ill health before his passing at the age of 50.

The Office Star Ewen MacIntosh Passes Away at 50

Known for portraying the scotch egg-loving accountant aspiring to become a DJ, Ewen MacIntosh has sadly passed away at the age of 50. The news of his passing was released by his management company, Just Right Management, on Wednesday with a statement saying,

The Office star Ewen Macintosh

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Ewen Macintosh is widely cherished as both an actor and comedian within the vibrant tapestry of Hollywood. With each performance, he effortlessly wove humor into the fabric of his characters, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of his viewers.

Yet, amidst the joy he brought, a veil of sorrow now descends upon his fans as the entertainment world has lost a true gem.

Ewen Macintosh

The Office star Ewen Macintosh has passed away, at the age of 50, leaving a profound void in the hearts of many. In the wake of this heartbreaking news, industry insiders and fans alike have come together to pay tribute to Macintosh’s remarkable legacy.

Across various social media platforms, heartfelt messages and fond memories pour in, honoring the profound impact he made on the world of entertainment.

Remembering The Iconic Big Keith from The Office

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Ewen MacIntosh, the British character best known for his scene-stealing work as Keith on the original U.K. version of "The Office," has passed away at the age of 50. His cause of death remains unknown, but the BBC reports that he died at the Willow Green Care Home in Darlington. In a statement, MacIntosh's friend Ed Scott praised those who cared for him before his death:

"Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."

MacIntosh was not a household name, but comedy fans, and especially those who are familiar with the original incarnation of "The Office," surely remember Keith. A dull, slow-speaking, Scotch egg-devouring weirdo with a passion for DJ-ing, Keith embodied what the series did so well -- he genuinely felt like a very real, and very awful...

Ewen MacIntosh, the British comedian who played the accountant “Big Keith” on the original U.K. version of The Office, has died at the age of 50.

The BBC reports that MacIntosh died at Willow Green Care Home in Darlington, England; no cause of death was provided.

The Office co-creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant both took to social media to pay tribute to MacIntosh, who played the monotone, scotch egg-eating accountant so well that they turned what was a bit part into a beloved character.

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Ewen MacIntosh, the Welsh actor who played the accounts department’s Keith Bishop in Ricky Gervais‘ original BBC comedy The Office, has died at the age of 50.

The news was confirmed by Gervais himself in a post on X. “Extremely sad news,” he wrote Wednesday. “The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. Rip.”

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Ewen MacIntosh, the Welsh actor and comedian best known for his role as Keith Bishop from the accounting office in the British version of The Office, has died at the age of 50.

The cause of death was not immediately known.

“The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away,” show creator Ricky Gervais wrote on X. “An absolute original. Rip.”

The actor played accountant Keith Bishop in The Office and later reunited with Gervais on Netflix series After Life. MacIntosh also had roles in such U.K. comedies as Miranda and Little Britain.

His deadpan performances in The Office quickly made MacIntosh’s Keith an audience favorite. In one popular scene with Martin Freeman, the accountant takes a large bite out of a Scotch egg while his opposite talks about performing a sexual act on himself.

MacIntosh also appeared in movies.

Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith Bishop in Ricky Gervais’ original U.K. series of “The Office,” has died. He was 50.

“It is with a heavy heart I can confirm the very sad news of our client Ewen’s passing,” his management company said in a statement to Variety. “Ewen was a wonderful actor and an even better human being. He made people laugh and possessed such a kind heart. He touched the lives of all who came into contact with him. Ewen suffered from ill health these past two years and passed peacefully on the 19th February from undisclosed causes. His family are heartened by and deeply appreciate all the outpouring of love for Ewen but would appreciate the privacy for them to grieve at this very difficult time.”

Born in Wales, MacIntosh appeared in various shows on stage and screen, including “Little Britain” and...

Action for AIDS, Gayhealth.sg and director Leon Cheo are happy to announce that the Emmy®-nominated short form series is back for a third season on Dec 7, 2023 with the six episodes released weekly on www.youtube.com/gayhealth. The finale episode goes live on Jan 11, 2024. The series' third season explores how community can support but also be destructive.

Synopsis

“People Like Us: Season 3” continues exploring the lives of Joel, Ridzwan, Rai and Isaac, as they seek love, happiness and acceptance as gay Singaporeans. Post-‘honeymoon' phase, Rai and Haniff face challenges as a serodiscordant couple. Joel and Ridzwan find their own ways to deal with their grief. Meanwhile, Isaac falls deeper into his substance addiction. Will it be happily ever after?

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Co-developed with Action for AIDS Singapore, season two of “People Like Us” was nominated for Best Short Form Series at the 2020 International Emmy® Awards. The first...

Little Britain, David Walliams and Matt Lucas’ anarchic noughties sketch show, is causing trouble again.

Research by UK media regulator Ofcom found that viewers were shocked that an “explicitly racist” scene from the BBC comedy was available to stream on iPlayer.

Ofcom, via polling company Ipsos, showed 115 people the Little Britain sketch as part of a study into audience expectations on potentially offensive content across linear TV and streaming services.

The scene involved Linda Flint, a university counselor played by Walliams, describing student Kenneth Lao as having “yellowish skin, slight smell of soy sauce … the ching-chong China man.”

First broadcast in 2004, the sketch featured in episode two of Little’s Britain‘s second season and is currently available to view on iPlayer.

“Participants viewed this content as explicitly racist and outdated and felt that society had moved on,” the Ofcom study said. “This content was not considered acceptable for linear...

David Walliams is suing Britain’s Got Talent maker Fremantle, according to reports.

According to the BBC, the former judge on the ITV talent show has filed in London’s High Court an action listed as dealing with data protection against Fremantle label Thames.

Walliams was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent for 10 years until 2022 but last year a Guardian investigation found that he had made disrespectful comments about two contestants, which were leaked on a transcript. He was heard making explicit remarks about contestants during the recording of an episode of the talent show in January 2020. Thames said at the time they regarded Walliams’ comments as private, but that his use of language was “inappropriate.”

Walliams, a household British comedian who created Little Britain, said at the time: “I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for in 2020. These were private...

You’ve seen Women Talking, welcome to Women Swearing: Wicked Little Letters, Thea Sharrock’s fantastically funny feature puts Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman together in the filthiest pairing since Derek met Clive in the late 1970s. Set in 1920, it’s based on a story that, per the credits, is “more true than you’d think”, which, when you get to the end of it, is quite a claim. Think what a hip, modern and actually funny Carry On spoof of Call the Midwife might look like, scripted by the Coen brothers, shot with a little visual nod to Wes Anderson, and dictated by a screenwriter with Tourette Syndrome.

Throw in a bit of St. Trinian’s moral anarchy (Launder and Gilliatt version only) and you have the runaway British comedy of the year, a sometimes cry-laughing four-letter smackdown that might well benefit from the awards-season envelope currently being pushed...

Paul King is at it again with Wonka, a film whose cast list shares several familiar names with the director's Paddington movies. This goes to show that King is hoping to duplicate the success of his past films by casting the talent he already knows works. Paddington delighted audiences with its whimsey, and Paddington 2 took this several steps further, solidifying itself as a classic from the day it was released. Of course, this has a great deal to do with the performances of Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant, and other minor but equally as delightful actors who will now bring their skills to Wonka.

Just as the Paddington movies are based on the book series of the same name by author Michael Bond, the Wonka movie is meant to be the prequel to the 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The plot will follow a young Willy Wonka...

Here’s a first look at the brand new trailer for Wonka, hitting cinemas on December 15.

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman, producer of “Harry Potter,” “Gravity,” “Fantastic Beasts” and “Paddington,” and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s The Witches”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined...

Last week, we learned that Paramount Pictures’ horror Western project with the brilliant title Organ Trail (inspired by the real life Oregon Trail, a wagon route that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon back in the 1800s) had earned an R rating for “strong violence, language and some sexual references.” Now a trailer for the film has arrived online – and this trailer reveals the surprising news that Organ Trail is getting a limited theatrical release on April 14th. That’s right, this movie is going to start playing on the big screen tomorrow! You can take a look at the trailer in the embed above.

Michael Patrick Jann (Drop Dead Gorgeous) directed Organ Trail from a screenplay by Meg Turner. The story centers on a young Abigale Archer, friendless and alone in a brutal Montana winter during the 1870s, fighting for survival and to retrieve her one earthly possession,...

Last year, we heard the awesome news that Paramount Pictures had given the greenlight to a horror Western project with the brilliant title Organ Trail (inspired by the real life Oregon Trail, a wagon route that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon back in the 1800s). The film has since made its way through production, and while we still don’t know when exactly Paramount intends to release Organ Trail, it has taken an important step toward its release: it has secured a rating from the Motion Picture Association. Organ Trail has earned an R rating for “strong violence, language and some sexual references.”

Michael Patrick Jann (Drop Dead Gorgeous) directed Organ Trail from a screenplay by Meg Turner. The story centers on a young Abigale Archer, friendless and alone in a brutal Montana winter during the 1870s, fighting for survival and to retrieve her one earthly possession,...

Matt Lucas is serving up the truth behind his short-lived “Great British Bake Off” hosting gig.

The comedian admitted during the “Deeney Talks” podcast that he viewed the reality competition series as a “pandemic job.” Lucas announced he was parting ways with the beloved Channel 4 show in December 2022 after hosting for three seasons alongside presenter Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.

“I’d never seen the show beforehand and I was not a baker,” Lucas said. “They were just looking for a new host and it came at a time where I had been living in L.A. for seven years and I had just sold my house there and I was thinking about coming back and spending more time with my family and friends.”

The “Bridesmaids” actor continued, “I was told they were interested in me but I said I had never seen it so...

Matt Lucas has made a surprising admission about The Great British Bake Off, months after quitting the show.

The comedian, 48, joined the Channel 4 baking competition in 2020 as a host alongside presenter Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. He announced he was stepping down in December.

Speaking in a new interview on the Deeney Talks podcast about his decision to step back from Bake Off, which he referred to as a “pandemic job”, Lucas admitted that he had “never seen the show” before he was approached to star on it.

“I’d never seen the show beforehand and I was not a baker,” he said.

“They were just looking for a new host and it came at a time where I had been living in LA for seven years and I had just sold my house there and I was thinking about coming back and spending more...

Exclusive: Roadside Attractions has snapped up North American rights to the comedy My Happy Ending, toplined by four-time Golden Globe nominee Andie MacDowell (Maid).

The film directed by Tal Granit and Sharon Maymon will be released exclusively in theaters nationwide on February 24 — contending on its opening weekend with Uni’s Cocaine Bear, Shout! Studios’ sci-fi dramedy Linoleum, Warner Bros.’ animated title Mummies and Lionsgate’s Jesus Revolution, among other titles.

My Happy Ending follows a famous actor (MacDowell) who goes incognito to seek treatment for a medical issue. While at the hospital, she meets three unique and remarkable women — an aging rocker, a young mother, and a forever-single, retired schoolteacher. Together, they help her face adversity with humor and camaraderie while coaching her for the most challenging role she has ever played…herself.

Rona Tamir adapted the screenplay for the Israeli/UK co-production, based on the acclaimed Israeli play Sof Tov...

Matt Lucas has revealed that he quitThe Great British Bake Off so that he could make a new sketch show with David Walliams.

In December, the comedian announced he was stepping down from presenting the Channel 4 baking competition after three years fronting it alongside Noel Fielding.

Speaking on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 this morning (26 January), Lucas said: “Me and David Walliams have started writing together again. We just thought it was time, so we quit our jobs and decided to do that.

“I mean I still do Fantasy Football League, obviously. We just started last week.”

He said that they have already decided what the concept of the new series is, explaining: “It will be a show with us playing lots of characters. But we have to write the treatment for it and we have to go and pitch it and see if anyone wants to make it.

There are a million reasons to love Anthony Head, from his time as the librarian/watcher Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to King Uther Pendragon in "Merlin," to the Prime Minister in "Little Britain." If you're on the younger side, though, you might have missed another wildly popular project that Head did, both in the U.K. and later in the U.S. It wasn't a film or a TV show. It was a series of coffee commercials. 

Gather 'round, children, as I explain TV commercials. We had to watch them. We had no choice and no way to fast forward. That means that when a commercial came along with two insanely attractive people (Head and Sharon Maughan) who flirt over a borrowed container of coffee, we were riveted. This wasn't some idiot yelling about low prices on stereos or preternaturally adult children giving the thumbs up over a plastic toy.

Ruth Madoc, star of sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died, aged 79.

The news was confirmed by her agent days after the actor went to hospital for surgery following a fall earlier this week.

Phil Belfield, from talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd, said: “It is with much sadness that we have to announce the death of our dear and much loved client Ruth Madoc.”

He hailed Madoc as “one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many”, and described her as a “real legend of the British entertainment scene”.

Madoc was best known for playing Gladys Pugh in the BBC comedy sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, for which she received a BAFTA TV award nomination for Best Light Entertainment Performance.

She appeared in the show, which was set in the fictional 50s-type holiday camp Maplins, from 1980 to 1988. More recently, she appeared in the Matt Lucas and David Walliams sitcom Little Britain, playing the mother...

The Great British Baking Show co-host Matt Lucas announced his departure from the series after three seasons and 51 episodes. Matt was known for his comedic work and television and film credits, which include Little Britain and Bridesmaids, before he joined the competition series. Matt joined during The Great British Baking Show season 11, taking over Sandi Toksvig’s spot next to Noel Fielding. Recently, Matt and Noel found themselves in the middle of some controversy after making culturally insensitive jokes during The Great British Baking Show season 14. Judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith also rounded out the presenters during Matt’s tenure.

Taking to social media, Matt revealed he is exiting The Great British Baking Show after posting a farewell message on Twitter. Matt cited his various projects as a factor behind his exit, explaining that the balancing act had become too much. Matt wrote, “It’s become clear to me...

Matt Lucas is leaving The Great British Bake Off.

The presenter and Little Britain star announced his departure from the Channel 4 competition series on Tuesday (6 December) on Twitter.

Lucas said it “became clear” he was no longer able to host the series alongside his other projects.

Joining fans, the Bake Off judges were quick to respond to Lucas’ statement, with judge Paul Hollywood writing: “You will be missed @RealMattLucas, good luck with everything you’ve got planned … you’ve been awesome.”

Fellow judge Prue Leith tweeted: “I have absolutely loved working with you @RealMattLucas. Thank you for bringing so much laughter and fun to the tent.”

Meanwhile, many fans expressed their disappointment at Lucas’ departure, with one writing that he and co-presenter Noel Fielding had been “on fire this last season”.

Ugh!!! We’re going to miss you. Noel and yourself were on fire this last season.

— Clay Bartlett (@BartlettClay) December 6, 2022

“Noooo!

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Matt Lucas is leaving The Great British Bake Off after three seasons as co-host.

The comedian announced his departure via social media Tuesday, explaining that it was tough for him to balance his various projects, including his Sky series Fantasy Football League. Lucas joined the kitchen competition series, known in the U.S. as The Great British Baking Show, for season 11, alongside continuing co-host Noel Fielding and judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

“After three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else,” Lucas wrote, in part. “I wish whomever takes over all the very best and I can’t wait to tune into the next series without already known who won!”

In a statement posted to its official Twitter account, the show’s team said, “We’ve loved having Matt Lucas brighten up our Tent for the last three years,...

Matt Lucas is stepping away from “The Great British Bake Off” after co-hosting for three years, citing a busy schedule that includes his talk show, “Fantasy Football League.”

“Xxx Farewell Bake Off! It’s been a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers, but it’s become clear to me that I can’t present both ‘Fantasy Football League’ and ‘Bake Off’ alongside all my other projects. So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else,” Lucas posted on social media Tuesday.

“I would like to give my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the crew and, of course, the wonderful bakers for welcoming me into the tent. I wish whoever takes over all the very best and I can’t wait to tune...

Sugar and flour-dusted friends, all is not well in the world of baking. Like Ian Watters' Baked Alaska sailing into the bin in 2014, a host for "The Great British Baking Show" (aka "The Great British Bake Off" in the U.K.) is leaving the tent. Matt Lucas, who has appeared alongside co-host Noel Fielding and judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith for three seasons, is leaving the reality series.

Lucas posted the news on Twitter (via TV Line) saying:

"xxx Farewell Bake Off! It's been a delicious experience and I can't imagine a more fun way of spending my summers, but it's become clear to me that I can't present both 'Fantasy Football League' and 'Bake Off' alongside all my other projects. So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else. I would like to give my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone...

“Bake Off” is losing one of the ingredients in its recipe. Matt Lucas, who hosted the British baking competition series for three series, announced December 6 that the recently concluded 13th series will be his last.

“Farewell Bake Off!” Lucas said in a statement posted to Instagram. “It’s been a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers, but it’s become clear to me that I can’t present both ‘Fantasy Football League’ and ‘Bake Off’ alongside all my other projects. After three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing on the baguette on to someone else.”

Best known for creating the BBC sketch comedy series “Little Britain,” Lucas joined the show as co-host to Noel Fielding for its 11th series, following the departure of Sandi Toksvig. Fielding and Toksvig took over hosting duties on the famously wholesome competition series during Series...