Neville Chamberlain: Last News

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Somewhat mysterious and fearless, Oscar-winning British actor Jeremy Irons has played a host of different characters during his decades-long career, from Adrian Veidt in Damon Lindelof’s TV series “Watchmen,” to Rodolfo Gucci in Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci,” British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in “Munich: The Edge of War” and Alfred Pennyworth in the DC Extended Universe films, including the latest “Justice League.” Reteaming with Palme d’Or winning Bille August for the third time, Irons will next play Abbé Faria, a noble and wise character, in the prestige limited series “The Count of Monte Cristo,” starring opposite fellow British actor Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantès. The premum limited series is distributed worldwide by Mediawan Rights, in cooperation with CAA (for North America).

Read more:Controversial sitcom Till Death Us Do Part to air for first time in five decadesWithin a minute of the show starting, Hitler, played by Neil McCaul, enters the room before shouting ‘Heil, honey, I’m home’ to his wife Eva Braun, played by Denica Fairman.The episode consists of references to invading Poland, Adolf being described as either a “very very bad Hitler” or a “naughty Hitler”.Very early into the episode, Adolf reveals to Eva that he was expecting a visit from Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, played by Patrick Cargill, who later makes Adolf sign a document - the Munich Agreement - vowing not to invade Europe to keep peace.As the plot in the pilot develops viewers are able to read between the lines about his hatred for his neighbours who seem happy to live next door to the Fuhrer, as he is also referred to in the episode.Adolf tells his wife: “If I was to invade Poland, who would be the first to know? Rosa Goldenstein” as he tries to keep the Prime Minister's visit a secret from them.Eva tells Rosa about the visit as she tries to slyly boast about her husband's career and Rosa then plans to meet Chamberlain along with her husband and even introduce him to her niece Ruth, played by Laura Brattan. Somewhere in the chaos of the episode, from Nazi salutes, references to the Polish invasion, the Czech Republic and other clumsy attempts of humour, all five characters end up doing the Conga around Hitler's living room.While British TV writer Geoff Atkinson’s intention behind the show was to "turn the bully into a joke," and not to cause offence, the show wasn’t well received.The Board of Deputies of British Jews were among the most vocal critics.

Two friends try to prevent a war in Munich: The Edge Of War, a thought-provoking Netflix period drama premiering at the BFI London Film Festival.

Ronald Pickup, an actor known for his roles in "The Crown," "Darkest Hour" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died. He was 80.

Also on this day:  Alabama becomes the fourth state to withdraw from the Union. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims the Grand Canyon National Monument.

direct to your inboxJeremy Irons was spotted at Rochdale town hall as he transformed into former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain for a new Netflix film. The award-winning film star was spotted in character as Chamberlain as he filmed at the historic building.