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Hot off the heels of Fool Me Once, Netflix is set to release another thriller adapted from a Harlan Coben novel and there are lots of familiar faces in the cast.The series, which is based on the 2014 novel, previously cast Slow Horses actress Rosalind Eleazar as the lead Detective Kat Donovan, with filming already underway. Joining Rosalind in the production is EastEnders star Jessica Plummer, Fool Me Once’s Richard Armitage, Three Little Birds’ Lenny Henry, Happy Valley’s Steve Pemberton, and The Stranger’s Paul Kaye.

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Watch Sir Lenny Henry perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ for final Comic Relief

Barbie‘s ‘I’m Just Ken’ for his final Comic Relief appearance last night (March 15) – watch it below.The Comic Relief co-founder announced he was hosting his final Red Nose Day earlier this year, telling the BBC it was “time to hand on to the new generation”.Now, he has officially said his goodbyes with his own version of the Barbie‘s hit song, which he dubbed ‘I’m Just Len’ . Henry donned Ryan Gosling’s unforgettable costume and referenced several iconic sketches from nearly 40 years of hosting the annual show: “I’m Just Len / Acting with Idris and a chicken / Is it my legacy to wear a giant red nose on my meat and veg?“In the sketch, he also pondered about his future ambitions, including starring in “a Marvel movie with Beyoncé”, running for Prime Minister (“You know I’ll win”) and turning Number 10 into “a great big dope ass Premier Inn” (but maybe not I’m A Celeb, according to the sketch).Watch Henry’s full performance here.Henry founded Comic Relief with screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones) in 1985, establishing the charity in response to the famine in Ethiopia.Since 1986, Comic Relief has hosted Red Nose Day as an annual fundraising event.

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BBC Comic Relief viewers ask same question over 'ridiculous' detail as fundraising show starts

The BBC's Comic Relief fundraising event left some viewers with questions over the number of hosts on at the same time.The show marked Lenny Henry's final hosting gig, after announcing earlier this year that he would step away from this role he held for 39 years. On stage, he was joined by Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Paddy McGuinness, Rosie Ramsey, Romesh Ranganathan, Maya Jama and David Tennant. Viewers' attention shifted from the action on stage to the quantity of hosts; as the hosts themselves poked fun at this at the beginning of the evening.

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Celebrity Big Brother fans say 'justice not served' as two more stars evicted

Celebrity Big Brother viewers were left divided after two more stars were evicted during Friday night's live show (March 15).

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BBC Red Nose Day viewers spot issue with 'underrated' McFly's performance

A special Red Nose Day 2024 show was broadcast live from Media City on Friday night (March 15).

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BBC Comic Relief viewers say they 'can't keep up' minutes into live show

Comic Relief viewers claimed they 'couldn't keep up' with an influx of presenters during Friday night's Red Nose Day broadcast (Friday March 15).

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All the best bits from Comic Relief including The Traitors film, Kate Winslet's adult story and Lenny Henry's final show

On Friday 15th March, fund-raising TV spectacular Comic Relief will return for Red Nose Day with brand new sketches from legendary comedy stars, famous actors, and a host of epic challenges. Olivia Colman, Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts and Kate Winslet are just a few of the famous faces that will appear in new sketches for Comic Relief's Night of TV.

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BBC Comic Relief Lenny Henry's fight against racism, famous ex-wife and body transformation

He's been a familiar face on our TV screens for decades but Sir Lenny Henry is about to host Comic Relief for the last time.

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Red Nose Day 2024: What time is it on TV, presenters, full line-up and Comic Relief sketches

Red Nose Day is returning to Salford's MediaCityUK for its live 2024 broadcast tonight (Friday March 15). It will see a stellar line-up of comedians and actors entertain the nation in live performances and hilarious sketches - all in aid of Comic Relief.

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Sad reason why Lenny Henry is quitting Comic Relief as he hosts last-ever show

Sir Lenny Henry has announced the sad reason why he's quitting Comic Relief as he hosts his last-ever show.The actor and comedian, 65, has become the face of the charity after co-founding it with Love Actually director, Richard Curtis back in 1985.The TV star revealed that he would be stepping down from presenting the show after 39 years during an appearance on BBC Breakfast earlier this year. His last time hosting Comic Relief will be tonight (Friday, 15 March) as he hands it over "to the new generation." Sharing the news he said: "I'm not going to be hosting anymore Comic Reliefs after this but I will make special appearances.

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Jessica Plummer, Richard Armitage & Lenny Henry Among Cast Joining Rosalind Eleazar In Netflix’s Harlan Coben Adaptation ‘Missing You’

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Plummer (The Girl Before), Richard Armitage (The Hobbit), Lenny Henry (The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power), Steve Pemberton (Happy Valley), Paul Kaye (Sexy Beast), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Lisa Faulkner (Archie) and Mary Malone (Doctor Who) are among cast to have joined Rosalind Eleazar (Slow Horses) in Netflix‘s Harlan Coben adaptation Missing You, which is currently filming in the UK.

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BBC Dragons Den's Sara Davies’ husband's wishes her a 'nice holiday' ahead of grim Arctic Circle challenge

She’s a self-made multimillionaire with a glittering TV career, so it’s no wonder that for Sara Davies MBE “failure is not an option”.The crafting queen, 39, has earned an astonishing £37 million fortune by harnessing her pioneering spirit, determination and good old-fashioned grit to forge a business career. Now Dragons’ Den star Sara hopes that same mindset will carry her along on her toughest mission yet – a 50km trek for Comic Relief across the Arctic Circle, alongside fellow Geordie Vicky Pattison, DJ Laura Whitmore and England Lioness Alex Scott. “I’m a firm believer that actually getting through anything is just mind over matter,” says Sara, confidently.

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Camilla chats to Tom Hiddleston and Sir Lenny Henry at star-studded Buckingham Palace event

Queen Camilla was seen chatting to Tom Hiddleston and Sir Lenny Henry at star-studded Buckingham Palace event to celebrate the final of a prestigious children’s writing competition, the BBC’s 500 Words.The wife of King Charles, who is currently battling an undisclosed type of cancer, looked lovely in a navy blue dress with appliqué detailing on the front, to which she had also pinned a brooch. Camilla, 76, was in great spirits as she greeted the celebrity guests at the event, including actor Tom Hiddleston, who briefly dated Taylor Swift in 2016, comedian and actor, Sir Lenny Henry, and Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville.

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Lorraine Kelly bags surprising new role on primetime TV show in panel shake-up

Lorraine Kelly has landed a surprising new role on ITV's The Masked Singer as she will be joining the judging panel for the show's fifth series, alongside comedian Sir Lenny Henry, Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon, and pop sensation Ellie Goulding. They'll be joining regulars Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan, and for three episodes, Olly Murs, Charlie Simpson and Jennifer Saunders will fill in for Rita.

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Inside EastEnders' Mitch star Roger Griffiths life – from real age to Lenny Henry link

Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) first landed on EastEnders back in 2018 as the father of Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) and ex-boyfriend of Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley). While his stint was only temporary to begin with, Mitch later returned as a regular character in 2019 with his daughter Chantelle (Jessica Plummer) in tow. Over his time in Walford, the character faced many ups and downs, with his departure prompted by the Taylor family's involvement in a kidnapping plot.

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Meera Syal, Gbemisola Ikumelo & Alison Hammond Win Women In Film & TV Awards

EXCLUSIVE: Meera Syal, Alison Hammond and the BBC’s Black Ops creator Gbemisola Ikumelo scooped awards at this afternoon’s Women in Film & TV Awards 2023.

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‘EastEnders’ Star Michelle Collins on Her Mission as a Producer: ‘Class Is a Really Big Thing That We Need to Tackle on Screen’

Ellise Shafer “EastEnders” star Michelle Collins is making the leap from acting to production, and hopes to champion “working-class voices” in her projects. During a panel at Content London on Thursday, Collins discussed the ins and outs of making the career transition alongside Sir Lenny Henry, Banijay U.K. CEO Patrick Holland, Marta Dusseldorp, Alexandra Rapaport, Gabija Siurbyte, Calle Jansson and Ernestas Jankauskas.

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Lenny Henry's remarkable weight loss transformation after doctor's grave warning

British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry underwent a dramatic three stone weight loss transformation after receiving a grave warning from his doctor regarding his health.

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‘Anansi Boys’: Douglas Mackinnon No Longer Co-Showrunner Of Amazon Series

EXCLUSIVE: As Deadline reported earlier this week, Douglas Mackinnon, who served as executive producer, director and co-showrunner on the first two seasons of Good Omens, will not be returning for the expected third season of the Amazon/BBC series. It turns out Mackinnon also has exited another Neil Gaiman Amazon fantasy series, the upcoming Anansi Boys.

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Lenny Henry Launches Another Banijay-Backed Scripted Production Outfit

Lenny Henry has launched a scripted production outfit backed by the £50M ($61M) Banijay UK Growth Fund.

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Lenny Henry Launches Banijay-Backed Esmerelda Productions

K.J. Yossman Lenny Henry has launched a new production company backed by Banijay U.K. Titled Esmerelda, the new venture will focus on drama and comedy with an emphasis on under-represented voices.

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