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Staff at a renowned country house hotel featured in The Trip with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon served canapes contaminated with nuts to wedding guests - despite being told of their allergies. The best man suffered a severe allergic reaction and went into anaphylactic shock during the wedding at Hipping Hall in Cumbria, a court heard.

David Walliams was surrounded by friends and family as he celebrated his 52nd birthday in style.

Barbie “was shorter” than he had hoped.The actor, best known for starring in BBC series Gavin & Stacey, made a brief appearance in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie as Sugar Daddy Ken opposite Tom Stourton.Speaking about his cameo role to The Times, Brydon explained that a Sugar Daddy Ken scene was cut from the film.“I recorded two scenes in one day but they used only one, which itself was edited,” Brydon said. “All in all, it was shorter than one might have hoped for.”He added: “However, on the other hand there was a lot of British talent, some of whom were on set for nine months, and their appearances didn’t make the same impact as my one day of work.”Other UK actors in Barbie include Sex Education alumni Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa and Connor Swindells.

British actor Rob Brydon has revealed he finds it hurtful when Barbie fans question why he was cast in the record-breaking movie.

Margot Robbie has explained why she made casting Rob Brydon a “priority” in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.After he was unexpectedly seen attending the premiere earlier this month, Brydon confirmed his involvement in the film on Twitter, writing: “Had a great time at the Barbie premiere celebrating my pivotal role as Sugar Daddy Ken. When you go to see this amazing film please don’t blink.”While some still questioned whether he was joking, Brydon does make a cameo appearance during a scene at the house of “weird” Barbie, played by Kate McKinnon.Robbie, who plays the lead role and serves as a producer, said she wanted to give Brydon a role because she’s a “huge fan” of BBC series Gavin & Stacey.Had a great time at the Barbie premiere celebrating my pivotal role as Sugar Daddy Ken.

Steve Coogan has said that he and Rob Brydon should make another series of The Trip.Appearing on his co-star’s Brydon & podcoast, the Alan Partridge star revealed that he was meeting with their director Michael Winterbottom on the day of recording, giving the biggest indication yet that they will make a fifth series of their mockumentary.“I think certainly there will be more stuff to say, because middle age is different to just getting old,” said Coogan. “I think we should do another one, at a time and place to be determined.”Brydon added: “I always say to people, if Steve is still alive in 10 years, I would [do another series].

K.J. Yossman “Tabby McTat,” the lively children’s story by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, is set to get the BBC treatment with a new adaptation by longtime Donaldson/Scheffler collaborators Magic Light Pictures. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker will narrate the tale about a cat who gets separated from his owner while Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú (“Gangs of London”) will voice Tabby. Other stars lending their voices to the short include Rob Brydon (“Gavin and Stacey”), Cariad Lloyd (“Peep Show”), Joanna Scanlan (“The Thick of It”) and Susan Wokoma (“Enola Holmes”). “Superworm” directors Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman will helm the project, which was written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang. Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures will produce. BBC chief content office Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning editor Nawfal Faizullah acquired the film for the BBC. Red Star Studio will provide animation services.

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Barry Humphries was making people smile for almost nine decades, and that didn’t change in the last few months of his life. In the last known photos of the much-loved comedian, who died on Saturday (April 22) aged 89, he brought joy to two fans as he stopped for selfies. Wearing his famous cheeky grin, the Melbourne-born was in high spirits as he hugged two women, then standing in the middle and placing an arm around them both.

Rob Brydon, Ricky Gervais, Matt Lucas and Carol Vorderman were among the famous faces remembering “true great” Barry Humphries following his death aged 89.The stage and screen veteran, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, died at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney Australia on Saturday night (11am GMT). David Faktor, a spokesman for St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, told the PA news agency: “I can confirm Barry Humphries passed away this evening Sydney time, around 7pm on Saturday evening." His death came following a readmission to hospital after suffering complications following hip surgery last month. Dozens of celebrities have now shared touching tributes to the late star on social media.

THE Masked Singer viewers think the identity of Jellyfish was confirmed on tonight’s show. The character teased that they were “overjoyed”, which those watching at home think was a huge hint it is Amber Riley from hit US show Glee.

Lee Mack, 54, has revealed what he thinks is the craziest story to ever have turned out to be true on BBC One’s Would I Lie To You?.The Not Going Out star spoke about the popular panel show in an interview with Express.co.uk on the red carpet of Cirque Du Soleil’s newest European Premiere at the Royal Albert Hall.Asked about what he felt was the most unlikely true story on the show, Mack said that it was one involving comedian Dom Joly and Al-Qaeda terrorist Osama bin Laden.“That Dom Joly went to school with Osama bin Laden,” he confirmed. “I know! It’s mad isn’t it?” Asked what it was like working with Would I Lie To You? co-stars Rob Brydon, 57, and David Mitchell, 48, Mack spoke warmly of his pals on the show.

A first look at the BBC's flagship animated Christmas adaptation of children's story The Smeds and The Smoos has been released.

K.J. Yossman The first image has been released of Bill Bailey and Adjoa Andoh’s characters in upcoming BBC short film “The Smeds and The Smoos.” Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s picture-book of the same name, it tells the story of two warring families whose children, Bill and Janet, fall in love and run away together. Hotly pursued by their grandparents, Grandfather Smed (Bailey) and Grandmother Smoo (Andoh), the two young aliens lead their families on a chase across space, giving them the opportunity to find out they have more in common than they think. Rounding out the cast are Ashna Rabheru as Janet, Daniel Ezra as Bill, Rob Brydon as Uncle Smoo, Meera Syal as Aunt Smed and Sally Hawkins as the narrator.

Ricky Gervais seems to have responded to criticism levelled at his show After Life by fellow comedian Stewart Lee.In a recent interview on Rob Brydon’s podcast Brydon &, Lee took aim at the Netflix series, labelling it “abysmal” while comparing it to the “brilliant” The Office.“If you’re teaching drama or creative writing, how can you make a case for the things that make drama and creative writing good when After Life is a success?” he said. “Because your kids could just go, ‘But none of those things happen in this!’ And yet, millions people watch it.”He added: “I think it’s one of the worst things that’s ever been made by a human.”Although he didn’t respond directly, Gervais tweeted: “Watch the award-winning, record-breaking #AfterLife Now streaming on Netflix around the world”.The comedian has also liked a series of tweets that take aim at Lee, one saying: “Stewart Lee is one of the worst things made by a human.

Ricky Gervais has reportedly responded to Stewart Lee's claims that After Life was the "worst this ever made".The British comedian premiered the final season of his dark comedy show earlier this year.In the series Ricky Gervais stars as local journalist Tony Johnson, who is on the verge of killing himself after losing his wife.READ MORE: Inside Ricky Gervais and Tom Hanks tumultuous relationship after awkward run ins Stewart Lee has recently described the Netflix show as "one of the worst things that's ever been made by a human" in a podcast interview with Rob Brydon on his show Brydon &.Ricky Gervais has not directly responded to Stewart's comments however yesterday he tweeted: "Watch the award-winning, record-breaking #AfterLife Now streaming on Netflix around the world.”Along with his tweet he shared a clip from After Life where his character Tony, calls someone else a “fat, hairy, nosy c**ksucker”.Viewers also noticed that Ricky had liked several tweets about Stewart Lee. One of the tweets that he liked said: “I don’t even know who Stewart Lee is however, his comments about After Life really makes him look like a sad, bitter individual.” This comes after Ricky explained that he was forced to change the ending of the show having spoken to some mental health experts.

RICKY Gervais has hit back after his hit Netflix series After Life was branded 'abysmal' and 'one of the worst things ever made' by his comedy rival. Ricky, 61, was left "genuinely overwhelmed" by the reaction to his comedy-drama from fans and critics.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic If you’re a fan of “The Trip” and its sequels, those semi-improvised road comedies in which Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon play slightly exaggerated versions of their real-life selves, you’ll know that they’re about more than just two men driving through the European countryside, eating fabulous food, trying to top each other with their Al Pacino impersonations. Coogan, in particular, comes off as a fellow who, for all his larkish narcissism, is so steeped in history that it’s literally alive for him. And that’s the feeling that courses through “The Lost King,” the new movie written by Coogan and Jeff Pope and directed by Stephen Frears. They’re the team that gave us “Philomena” (2013), the sharp-tongued heart-tugger that cast Judi Dench as a real-life Irishwoman tracking down the son she’d been forced to give up for adoption 50 years before. That movie was fine (a tad too sentimental in my book), but “The Lost King” is a growth ring, a richer, stronger, and more moving piece of work, a historical detective story that carries the kick of a true-life “Da Vinci Code.”

Gary Barlow has reflected on one of the most difficult chapters in his career as he discussed the highs and lows of Take That during a candid chat with Welsh comedian and actor Rob Brydon.MORE: Gary Barlow and wife Dawn look so in love in photos taken by son Daniel during family holidaySpeaking on the latest episode of Brydon &, a Spotify exclusive podcast, the musician opened up about his experience being in the 90s band.WATCH: Gary Barlow reveals surprising secret to healthy shakes following weight loss"Early on in your career you think, 'Wow we're the luckiest people in the world,' but you know it's not going to last forever," he said, adding: "When it came to an end, there were many upsides to being in a band."One of those upsides is when you're coming out of a period like I've been in. To sit alongside my bandmates and brothers again, I needed it so much.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorViva Kids has acquired North American distribution rights to the Sky Original animated adventure “The Amazing Maurice,” set to be released stateside and only in theaters on Jan. 13, 2023.

Russell Martin will be preparing his Swansea City side for the season ahead as training begins again this week. The club will be aiming to compete for a play-off place this Championship campaign after a transitional year under the ex-MK Dons boss.