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The Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas played Oasis‘ Liam and Noel Gallagher in a parody reunion film for Comic Relief. Check it out below.It came after heavy hints earlier in the month pointed to Comic Relief planning something Oasis-related, before it was revealed that Buckley and Thomas would reunite on-screen for the charity show.The sketch, titled ‘Oasis: The Reunion: The Movie’ aired on BBC One last night (March 21) and saw the actors, who formerly played Simon and Jay in The Inbetweeners take on the role of the Gallagher brothers.It began by tracing their notorious breakup in 2009 to their reunion, announced last year, which – according to the film – came after Noel’s “credit card maxed out” and Liam’s accountant (played by money-saving expert Martin Lewis) informed the singer that he was “skint”, resulting in the brothers both being told to call each other in order to get “big money”.Once they reconcile, they begin arguing over the setlist and getting the band back together by calling “everyone in Manchester”, including Happy Mondays‘ Bez and a handful of Coronation Street stars.They then went on to poke fun at the band’s ticket fiasco, with Piers Morgan as “the ticket master” parodying the band’s dynamic pricing controversy that made headlines last year when tickets went on sale.The sketch also showed a fan stuck in an extensive ticket queue until they turned into a skeleton before reaching the checkout page.Other celebrity cameos, included Hugh Dennis, Micky Flanagan, Vernon Kay, Mark Silcox, Tasha Ghouri, Melvin Odoom, Tommy Fury and Roisin Conaty.

The Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas are set to play Oasis‘ Liam and Noel Gallagher in a mock reunion for Comic Relief.As fans on social media predicted after heavy hints pointed to Comic Relief planning something Oasis-related, it’s been revealed that Buckley and Thomas will reunite on-screen for an Oasis parody.Best known for their roles as Jay and Simon in The Inbetweeners, they kept fans guessing before the news was announced, having shared a picture of themselves together – presumably on set – which Buckley captioned: “Don’t call it a comeback.”In a statement (via Radio Times), Buckley said he was “honoured to be asked” to be a part of the sketch, adding: “Of course, being a huge Oasis fan, getting to be Liam for the day was a dream come true.”A post shared by James Buckley (@buxtagram)Thomas added that he grew up watching Comic Relief, with the “big sketch” always being a highlight of the night,” so it’s both thrilling and nerve-wracking to be a part of it”.The sketch will air as part of the Red Nose Day broadcast on Friday (March 21), starting at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Comic Relief has also revealed it will be giving away two VIP tickets in the Royal Box at Wembley Stadium for the reunion tour on Saturday August 2, with winners also taking home a guitar signed by both Liam and Noel as well as official tour merchandise. You can find more information and how to enter here.A post shared by Comic Relief (@comicrelief)Back in 2021, Buckley did NME’s Soundtrack of My Life interview, and revealed the first gig he ever went to was was Oasis at Finsbury Park in 2002.

The Masked Singer UK's sixth series is in full swing on ITV, with fans eagerly trying to guess the celebrities behind the new group of characters.Three celebrities have already been revealed - Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and Bake Off's Prue Leith were unmasked as Spag Bol and Pegasus in the first episode.They were followed by 90s pop sensation Macy Gray, who was unveiled as Toad in the Hole on Saturday (January 11). Fans are now busy piecing together the cryptic clues to identify the remaining characters - Bear, Bush, Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Pufferfish, Snail, Tattoo, Teeth and Wolf.

The Inbetweeners, telling NME that the coming-of-age sitcom is “bigger now than when we were actually making it”.Buckley starred as brash, braggadocious Jay Cartwright in the puerile comedy series about a high school friendship group who were “in between” their school’s cool kids and nerd contingent. The show ran for three series between 2008 and 2010 on E4 before spawning two enormously successful spin-off movies that followed in 2011 and 2014.Reflecting on the show’s unflagging popularity ever since then, Buckley told NME: “I think it’s just because it’s quite funny – that’s it really.

What you see is what you get when it comes to hilarious husband-and-wife-duo, James and Clair Buckley. James, who rose to fame as Jay Cartwright in E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners, tied the knot with Clair, now 36, in 2012 after initially bonding over their mutual “obsession” with the Beatles. But fast-forward 12 years and now with two sons – Harrison, 13, and Jude, 11 – their fiery banter, cheekiness and love for one another is still very apparent as they chat exclusively to OK!.

Inbetweeners cast are “happy” to reunite, but poured cold water on a reunion by saying the writers are “very busy”.The actor appeared in the much-loved series about a group of teenagers alongside Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrisson from 2008-2010. The show also had two spin-off movies, The Inbetweeners Movie and The Inbetweeners 2 in 2011 and 2014, respectively.Bird said despite much fan speculation about a possible reunion, there are no plans to do so in the near future.Speaking to MailOnline, he explained: “I’m afraid to be the one pouring cold water on this but it’s not happening.

Any fans of The Inbetweeners, brace yourselves for some disappointing news. Simon Bird, who shot to fame with the iconic noughties show as William McKenzie, has revealed that despite all the whispers and rumours, a reunion is not on the cards.The actor, now 40, opened up about the future of the Inbetweeners, a decade after the last film was released. Despite three series and two films under their belt, there are no plans for a reunion anytime soon.

The cast of The Inbetweeners could be making their way back to our screens very soon.

The cast of The Inbetweeners could be gracing our screens once more.

Time to pack your briefcase, the boys could be heading back out on tour.

Stacey Dooley has announced a huge career change as she follows in Cheryl’s footsteps to star in the West End show 2:22: A Ghost Story.The documentary maker will perform as Jenny as she makes her acting debut when the thriller returns to the West End in May.The Strictly star will be joined on stage by Inbetweeners star James Buckley, who is reprising his role as Ben. In 2021, the show premiered with Lily Allen in the role of Jenny. Since then, Doctor Who star Mandip Gill, Girls Aloud’s Cheryl, former Love Island host Laura Whitmore, and actor Jamie Winstone have starred as Jenny.

The Inbetweeners‘ James Buckley will be returning to 2:22: A Ghost Story when it returns to London’s West End next month.The actor, who played Jay Cartwright in the hit comedy series, will reprise the role of Ben opposite Stacey Dooley, who will be making her West End debut as Jenny. The play made its debut in the West End in 2021 and has enjoyed various successful runs in different theatres since then, while also being taken on tour throughout the UK.Buckley will appear in the play from May 25 to August 4 at London’s Gielgud Theatre as part of the show’s seventh West End season.

Stacey Dooley's next huge career move has been confirmed, while she was supported by partner Kevin Clifton.

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Channel 5 thriller Finders Keepers promises to delve into the world of metal detecting - and an ordinary family caught up in a murky situation they aren't equipped to handle. The star-studded cast includes Neil Morrissey, James Buckley and Fay Ripley.

Actor Neil Morrissey best known for his roles in Men Behaving Badly, Waterloo Road, Line of Duty and The Good Karma Hospital is joining a brand-new drama. He’ll be playing detectorist Martin Stone alongside Cold Feet actress Fay Ripley (who plays Martin's wife Anne Stone) and Inbetweeners star, James Buckley (who will play Ashley Taylor) in Channel 5’s Finders Keepers. Neil is thrilled to be playing Fay’s on-screen husband as the pair have never worked together before despite them appearing in so many iconic British shows.

Neil Morrissey and Fay Ripley are two of the national treasures of British television. From Line Of Duty to Cold Feet, Waterloo Road and Midsomer Murders, it is hard to find a drama that the pair have not appeared in. Surprisingly, though, they’ve never starred in a series together – until now, as they team up to play a husband and wife in Channel 5’s new treasure-hunting drama, Finders Keepers.

The Inbetweeners can never return for a new season.The actor, who played Jay Cartwright in the Channel 4 sitcom and its two film adaptations, told the Daily Mail that the characters wouldn’t be able to realistically behave the same way as they did in the original show.“It was all justified because they were never the heroes,” Buckley said, referring to the antics of the sixth-former friendship group (via Lad Bible). “They were idiots and they got what they deserved.”He continued: “That’s why it can’t come back – you can’t have men in their late thirties acting like they’re in sixth form and getting away with that stuff.“I always get asked if I’d ever do more [episodes] and I said, ‘for no amount of money’ and that quote got run away.”Buckley added: “I didn’t mean about money – it means more to me than money.”The actor, 36, is the youngest among the main cast of The Inbetweeners, which also starred Simon Bird (39), Blake Harrison (38) and Joe Thomas (39).Earlier this year, Bird (who played William McKenzie) said the show “wouldn’t be made today” due to its “casual homophobia” and sexism.“I rationalise it to myself by saying that at the time it was an accurate representation of the way teenagers talk to each other.

Frankie Bridge has opened up about how she was left "shaken" when a stranger grabbed and kissed her during her time in the girl band, The Saturdays.The singer turned Loose Women panellist, 34, recalled the horrific experience as she and fellow panellists Ruth Langsford, Brenda Edwards and Gloria Hunniford, discussed whether or not you should ask someone before kissing them. Frankie explained: "I had it once a few years ago in The Saturdays. We were doing signings at the back, and I'm quite an anxious person in big groups of people anyway.

The Inbetweeners‘ James Buckley has revealed the culinary confession that motivated him to go on Celebrity MasterChef out of “shame”.The new series of the BBC cooking competition got underway yesterday (August 2), and will feature a host of stars across the season alongside Buckley – who played Jay Cartwright on the Channel 4 comedy series – including The Wanted‘s Max George, Black Eyed Peas‘ apl.de.ap, singer Jamelia and more.During the first episode, Buckley was working on a rice and prawn recipe when he was asked about his favourite dish by host Gregg Wallace.“I don’t really like anything green,” The Inbetweeners star replied (via Metro). Wallace later asked asked Buckley if he had cooked rice before, to which the actor bluntly replied: “No.”“Oh come on!” Wallace said, before Buckley admitted: “I know it’s really bad, that’s one of the reasons I wanted to come on the show, out of shame almost.

James Buckley is known for his portrayal of crude schoolboy Jay Cartwright in The Inbetweeners. Fast-forward 15 years and the actor, who has since appeared in shows including White Gold and Doctor Who, is on-screen without a character to hide behind as he goes head-to-head against four others in Celebrity MasterChef. “I’ve got to do something, haven’t I?” laughs James, 35, when asked why he signed up.