BBC receives hundreds of complaints over Vicar of Dibley's Black Lives Matter sketch

Halo,” a makeover of the massive video game hit by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and 343 Industries, will open this year’s Canneseries.In other potential highlights, Gillian Anderson will be on hand to receive the Variety Icon Award. “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney will pick up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, the French TV festival announced Tuesday March 8 in Paris, unveiling its 2022 lineup. “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-huyk producer Yeon Kim-ji will be in Cannes for a South Korea Focus. Main growth at 2022’s Cannesseries will be in industry terms, said Canneseries Managing Director Benoit Louvet.

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K.J. Yossman Government-back industry training body ScreenSkills is set to invest £10 million ($13 million) in up-skilling high-end TV crew.The money, which is earmarked for use from 2022-23 will come from the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund, made up of contributions from U.K.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHollywood franchise movies “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” have both secured April theatrical release dates in mainland China.“Transylvania” will open in Chinese cinemas on Sunday April 3, 2022, a couple of days ahead of the Qingming or Tomb Sweeping holiday on April 5. “Beasts” will open, more conventionally, on Friday, April 8.Sony missed out on a China release for “Spider Man: No Way Home,” which was the biggest film worldwide in 2021. But the confirmation represents the studio’s second Hollywood film this year to receive approval from the Chinese authorities (after “Uncharted,” set for March 14 ).

HELLO! have rounded up the most influential women in one room for a special event sponsored by F&F Clothing. We exclusively talk to Katie Piper on motherhood, having more babies and juggling it all and we get the lowdown from Dancing on Ice star Rachel Stevens on raising two girls, plus more celebrity interviews…MORE: International Women's Day 2022: 32 of the best female-founded brands we love to shop Rachel Stevens is raising two daughtersDancing on Ice star Rachel Stevens revealed what International Women's Day means to her. "I just think it's important to celebrate amazing, strong women.

RAPPER Kodak Black has begged Kim Kardashian to date him after she was declared legally single in her divorce from Kanye West. The music star, who is currently recovering from being shot in Los Angeles last month, made his feelings known on Instagram.

CORONATION Street actress Rebecca Ryan has given a glimpse inside her stunning Manchester flat where she relaxes away from the Cobbles. The Lydia Chambers star, 30, who arrived in Weatherfield in December, lives in a gorgeous pad complete with its own music room.

YESTERDAY's trip to Albert Square kick-started Gray Atkins' downfall after years of impunity. However, EastEnders fans couldn't help but notice a funny nod to the soap's new set in a scene involving Sharon Watts.

Newcastle United have reportedly opened talks with Real Madrid over a possible loan move for former Chelsea star Eden Hazard.The Belgian has had an absolutely torrid two-and-a-half year spell in Madrid and the Spanish giants are desperate to offload him at the end of the season, having decided to cut their losses.Chelsea are also considering a move, according to Spanish news outlet Defensa Central, but they are yet to make any kind of formal approach to Los Blancos, who are looking to get the bulk of Hazard's wages off their books to help fund an ambitious summer transfer window.Newcastle will be keen boost their profile in the coming window too and landing Hazard would make a serious statement, given his magnificent Premier League pedigree.The 31-year-old is reportedly earning £400,000-a-week at the Bernabeu, and getting the winger off the books could open the door for Madrid to pursue a move for Erling Haaland this summer.Kylian Mbappe is expected to join from PSG when his contract expires in a few months, but a move for Haaland likely won't be financially viable until next season, unless they can free some space on the wage bill.While any move away will only be temporary, Hazard's fate at Madrid appears to be sealed.

KILLING Eve fans were left stunned after Sandra Oh wore a rather revealing dress in the second episode of the new fourth season.  With the final series now on our screens, the gripping Killing Eve saga is hurtling to a close - and actress Sandra is certainly going out with a bang.  As the second episode began, Sandra’s character Eve can be seen showcasing her stunning hourglass figure in a backless minidress, while sporting an immaculate waist-length braid. And fans were quick to notice her elegant look, too, with many applauding the 50-year-old on Twitter for serving up a “truly beautiful” look.  Alongside an emoji of a heart, one person penned: “Can we talk about Sandra Oh in that black dress with the high ponytail braid for a minute?" Echoing their comments, someone else exclaimed: “Damn! Sandra Oh in that little black dress.

CAMILA Cabello has revealed the surprising reason why her boob fell out on national TV last night. The former Fifth Harmony singer, 25, shocked viewers of teatime staple The One Show when she accidentally flashed her nipple to millions of viewers. And it turns out she'd been partying the night before and was still feeling a little worse for wear when the mistake happened.

forced to pull out of the tour to undergo cancer treatment.The star has been battling an incurable stage four brain tumour.After spending three weeks in Spain for his treatment, Tom, 33, was able to reunite with his bandmates Max George, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran, and Jay McGuinness in an emotional moment on Monday night.Just before the boys ended the show with their hit Glad You Came, Tom appeared on stage, seated in a throne, with Nathan telling the crowd: ‘Give it up for Tom Parker!’Fans definitely gave the star the welcome he deserved, chanting his name.Nathan went on: ‘As you guys can probably tell there is a massive space in this band tonight. And we love Tom as much as you do. ‘In fact we’ll be big headed and say that we love him slightly more, which is a lot.

EUPHORIA star Barbie Ferreira has gone viral for looking unrecognisable in photos from 2014. The 25-year-old actress and model is best known for her role as Kat Hernandez in the hit HBO series, which also stars Zendaya, and Maude Apatow.

DAWN French once bagged £17,000 of Concorde tickets by dressing up as a priest as she cashed in on her Vicar Of Dibley fame. She revealed British Airways gave her the gift for posing as her character, Geraldine Granger, at a leaving party for a member of their cabin crew.

THE BBC has been hit with 266 complaints over an episode of The Vicar Of Dibley about the Black Lives Matter movement. Last week's Christmas special saw Dawn French's character Geraldine Granger delivering a sermon on racism where she took the knee.

Dawn French says the emotional Vicar Of Dibley tribute to Alice Tinker was also a message to tragic co-star Emma Chambers.

Vicar of Dibley returned to our screens on Monday evening, with Dawn French reviving the role of Geraldine Granger 13 years after the show came to an end.Proving the show is moving with the times, in one scene, Dawn could be seen taking the knee during a sermon, acting in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.While a number of viewers were delighted to watch the scene unfold, certain fans of the show were outraged by the act and took to social media to complain.The movement, which gained momentum after the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota in May, encouraged millions to take to the streets in protest to campaign for equal rights for Black people.Though the protests began in the US, they soon travelled worldwide, with the UK

direct to your inboxThe Vicar of Dibley viewers have reacted after Dawn French took the knee in a Black Lives Matter sermon. Dawn French has reprised her role as vicar Geraldine Granger for three 10 minute lockdown specials on the BBC tackling issues the country has faced this year.

Vicar Of Dibley was back last night, airing a Black Lives Matter tribute that viewers have praised as "lovely", "heartwarming" and "beautiful".

direct to your inboxVicar Of Dibley viewers were left in tears as Geraldine paid tribute to her best friend, Alice Tinker.Dawn French has reprised her role as vicar Geraldine Granger for three lockdown specials of the iconic show on the BBC.The latest 10 minute special showed Geraldine fighting back tears as she remembered Alice, following the death of actor Emma Chambers from a heart attack in 2018 at the age of 53.Speaking directly to the camera and the audience at home, Geraldine revealed that Alice had died of cancer three years ago."Who is the person I have loved most in my life?," she asked. "Well, I'm very fond of my handsome husband, but in the end it has got to be her.

FURIOUS Vicar of Dibley fans switched off as they slammed "woke" Dawn French for taking the knee during a Black Lives Matter sermon. Last month, it was confirmed the 63-year-old actress would be returning as beloved vicar Geraldine Granger - now Kennedy - in a series of Christmas Specials.