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Friday Night Dinner fans have shared their heartbreak as Paul Ritter's appearance on the special anniversary episode aired on Friday 28 May. Late actor Paul appeared on the special episode, titled Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel, to celebrate ten years of the show.

FRIDAY Night Dinner fans have broken down in tears watching tongiht's tribute show as Paul Ritter appeared on screen. Actor Paul, who played family patriarch Martin in the Channel 4 sitcom, tragically passed away from a brain tumour at the age of 54 on April 6.

FANS of Friday Night Dinner have broken down in tears watching tongiht's throwback show as the stars paid tribute to Paul Ritter. Actor Paul, who played family patriarch Martin in the Channel 4 sitcom, tragically passed away from a brain tumour at the age of 54 on April 6.

Daily Star's Inside Hot TV newsletter sees Ed Gleave send you telly's hot takes straight to your inbox every SundayPaul Ritter made a poignant final TV appearance in a Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and A Lovely Bit of Squirrel.The actor, who passed away in April aged just 54-years-old, appeared in the pre-recorded show to talk about his main role in the sitcom.Despite being mid-treatment for his illness, Paul was determined to film the programme.Speaking before the late star appeared on screen, a voiceover explained: " "At the time of filming this doc, Paul Ritter was suffering from a severe illness, which would eventually, sadly take his life."But Paul still wanted to take part to show his appreciation and share his insights into the

“He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side.“He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumour.“Paul was an exceptionally talented actor playing an enormous variety of roles on stage and screen with extraordinary skill.“He was fiercely intelligent, kind and very funny.

Channel 4 show that made him a household name.To mark 10 years of the iconic comedy, Paul took part in the TV tribute Ten Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel - despite co-star Tamsin Grieg begging him not to because he was so ill.But Paul was desperate to.He said in the show that playing Martin Goodman had been "a great career gift".Tamsin, who played Martin's wife Jackie in the show, said: "Sadly at the time of making the documentary, Paul was pretty unwell and to be honest but I did try and persuade him not to do the interview."But it is testament to Paul's courage and generosity and dignity and complete lack of vanity that he wanted to participate in the documentary, to do an interview, and to really celebrate this little world that he’s

Friday Night Dinner fans were left sobbing after actress Tamsin Greig paid tribute to her late co-star Paul Ritter.Tamsin kicked off Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and A Lovely Bit of Squirrel by praising the actor who took on the role of dad, Martin.Speaking to the camera, Tamsin said: "I’m sure you know that very recently we lost our dear and most cherished friend Paul Ritter, who plays Martin Goodman in Friday Night Dinner."We all miss him terribly, incredible actor, a true friend and a lovely human being."Sadly at the time of making the documentary, Paul was pretty unwell and to be honest - don't tell the producers - I did try and persuade him not to do the interview."But it is testament to Paul’s courage and generosity and dignity and

Daily Star's Inside Hot TV newsletter sees Ed Gleave send you telly's hot takes straight to your inbox every SundayFriday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter - who tragically died earlier this year - lives on thanks to his famous catchphrase on the hit show.

Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper has confirmed there will be no new episodes of the show after the anniversary special.Discussing the end of season six and the forthcoming 10-year celebration of the show, Popper discussed why he felt the last episode of season six rounded off the show perfectly.Fans had speculated about the show’s future following the recent death of Paul Ritter, who played Dad Martin Goodman on the show. Popper has now confirmed there were no plans to take the story further.When asked by LadBible if he had always planned to end the show with season six before he began writing it, Popper replied: “It wasn’t, actually.