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Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh were reportedly fascinated by the legend of Bigfoot. The late monarch and her husband are said to have become intrigued by the stories of the beast also known as Sasquatch - said to be a species of mythical ape-men running wild across America - and even met a man who claimed to have been kidnapped by four of the beasts. Actor Brian Blessed made the revelation about the royals' Bigfoot obsession, claiming the couple met trapper Albert Ostman on a trip to Vancouver, Canada and he told them all about his experiences.

Among the nation's favourite Christmas films sits classics like Home Alone, Love Actually, Elf and A Christmas Carol - but it would seem that Queen Elizabeth's favourite festive flick was far from traditional. It was revealed by one of the lead actors himself that the monarch used to sit down every year with her grandchildren to watch the film.

ACTOR Brian Blessed left Good Morning Britain in chaos before blasting hosts as "rotten pigs". The 85-year-old spoke non-stop for five minutes - leaving Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh unable to get a word in.

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‘‘That’s when Brian Blessed punched me in the face. I got nine stitches.‘‘We were filming the old BBC version of Tom Jones and I was playing a fop in a powdered wig and make-up. “He was playing a squire, from the country.”Brian explained that in the scene, he was attempting to seduce Peter's character's daughter but he got “over-excited” and hit him back too hard when a fight ensued. Peter added that he woke up with two paramedics standing over him. The star was then taken to the hospital with “poor Brian” obviously distraught. Brian, who famously played Flash Gordon, still claims to be haunted by the incident. “I’d been attempting to seduce his daughter - and in the scene he punched me.

Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi still bears the scars from a knockout punch he received from Brian Blessed.The pair were booked to appear in the BBC period drama The History of Tom Jones.And in one of their scenes together, booming voiced actor Blessed had to fight with Capaldi’s character.However the mock scrap for the cameras - filmed back in the 1990s - ended in disaster.Capaldi, 63, revealed: “I’ve got a scar under my eyebrow that runs the length of my eyebrow.‘‘That’s when Brian Blessed punched me in the face. I got nine stitches.‘‘We were filming the old BBC version of Tom Jones and I was playing a fop in a powdered wig and make-up.

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began in 1952 – and since then she has met thousands of celebrities at everything from film premieres to sporting events.But some of the encounters have been stranger than others!We celebrates Her Majesty’s milestone by recalling some of her wackiest moments with the stars…Comedian Frank Carson said the Queen once revealed her own comic talents, telling him: “I’m the best mimic in the family.”● In 1982, Her Majesty shook hands with shot put champ Geoff Capes at the Braemar Highland Games. But their palms got stuck together because of the resin he had put on his for grip.● As Prunella Scales bowed to the Queen after playing her on TV, the monarch quipped: “I expect you think I should be doing that to you.”● Presenting TV gardening host Alan Titchmarsh with his MBE in 1999, the Queen said: “You’ve given a lot of ladies a lot of pleasure” and complimented him on the size of his onions.● In 2016, the Queen joked with Olympic diver Tom Daley about her small stature saying: “Maybe I should try gymnastics.”● When actor Brian Blessed met the Queen she joked with him about swearing on Have I Got News For You and asked him to repeat his famous line “Gordon’s Alive!” from the movie Flash Gordon.

Brian 'Booming' Blessed is to turn tour guide after announcing he will be taking passengers up and down the Thames on a river boat cruise.The loud-voiced legend will become a captain for the night - just like his sea-loving Peppa Pig character Grampy Rabbit - offering fans a `once in a lifetime’ chance to tune in to 90-minutes of his titanic tones as they sail down the river.The Flash Gordon, Blackadder and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace star will provide live commentary and entertainment throughout the journey.On board Brian, 85, an avid Daily Star reader, will share anecdotes and trivia of London’s history as well as tales from his lengthy showbiz career.The actor - famed for his `Gordon’s Alive’ cry in the 1980 space opera movie about the comic book superhero - promises to treat cruisers to a tongue-in-cheek guide to some of his favourite haunts in the capital.An ad posted on Brian’s social media reads: "Ahoy there shipmates!"Join (un) official tour guide Brian Blessed for a once in a lifetime sightseeing tour along the Thames!"With two trips on the same day, pick your time and spend 90 minutes with Captain Brian cruising down the Thames."Enjoy a free drink and cruise through Henley’s history accompanied by live commentary from the adventurer and beloved actor."Take in beautiful views as `Captain Brian’ entertains you with anecdotes, stories and a tongue in cheek tour of Henley by boat."Plus, on the return journey, ask the national treasure any burning question you have.’"Tickets costing £50-per-person are selling quickly.Brian has often expressed his love of travelling by boat and once claimed he rowed down a Malaysian river in a canoe captained by an orangutan.For more of the latest showbiz news from

FLASH Gordon has become of the most iconic sci-films of all time since it was first released in 1980. The movie follows the adventures of American football quarterback Flash as he ventures into space to unite the planet Mongo and save Earth from destruction.

Lee Mack is well known for appearing on Would I Lie to You? where he and fellow team captain David Mitchell go against each other as they try to deceive each other's teams.

. I always wanted to maybe challenge him on judo because me being a black belt even though I am 83 would take him apart – I would love to take him on.

Actor, Brian Blessed recalled the Queen's cheeky use of the word after she saw an interview he did on British TV show, Have I got News For You, where he said the naughty word himself.