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TIME Team is making an epic return to screens with its original host Tony Robinson - but with a major twist. The hit Channel 4 series first aired in 1994 and featured specialists carrying out archaeological digs. It would take place over a period of three days as the team would try to uncover as much information as possible about the historic sites.

Timmy Mallett is best known for whacking TV contestants over the head with an inflatable mallet, but the TV star has now reinvented himself and has accrued tens of thousands of fans in the process. The former children's TV presenter has hung up his mallet but you may pass him on the street.

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Blackadder star Tony Robinson has teased a potential reunion to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary show.The much-loved historical sitcom, which starred co-creator Rowan Atkinson alongside Robinson throughout, was last produced in 1999 for the film special Blackadder: Back & Forth. That followed just over a decade on from the last full season of the show, 1989’s Blackadder Goes Forth.Last month, Robinson reprised his role as Baldrick from the show for a Comic Relief special, though Atkinson wasn’t present.Rumours swirled of a fifth season of the show in 2019, and Robinson has now addressed the potential of new episodes.Speaking on Lorraine today (April 10), Robinson was asked about a potential reunion, replying: “All I’m gonna say is, everybody likes to celebrate a 40th anniversary, don’t they?“So there must be some fresh way we can celebrate our 40th birthday, wouldn’t you think?”In 2021, Robinson said that a reunion was “not on the horizon,” telling The Independent: “A lot of [the reason for the interest of a reunion] is because it has been incorporated into the curriculum,” Robinson explained.

BLACKADDER'S Tony Robinson has teased that Rowan Atkinson WILL appear in the reboot in a major U-turn. Earlier this week, Richard Curtis confirmed the iconic comedy will be returning for Comic Relief 2023.

Blackadder will be returning for a Comic Relief special this year – although lead star Rowan Atkinson will not be involved.Curtis, who created the iconic sitcom alongside Atkinson in the 1980s, shared the news during an appearance on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show this morning (February 14).Admitting that he was “nervous” to make the announcement, the writer confirmed that new sketch will see Tony Robinson reprise his role as Baldrick.“For the first time in 20 years, Baldrick is going to be giving some kind of performance,” he said. “We’re just conspiring about it now, so I think there’s going to be a marvellous, turnip-based thing with Tony Robinson now back in action, so I’m excited about that.”Asked if Atkinson would also feature in the special, Curtis replied: “No,Rowan’s far too serious to do any of that!”Last year, Ben Elton, who wrote Blackadders seasons two, three and four, ruled out the possibility of a fully-fledged return, telling Radio Times magazine that he didn’t have an “appetite” to create further seasons of the sitcom.“We were a great team and I’ve talked so many times about doing something else.

Blackadder is set to return to our screens after a 20-year hiatus Richard Curtis has confirmed.

GREAT British Bake Off and Strictly star John Whaite has divided fans by admitting he’ll keep his Christmas tree up until February. Despite Christian tradition saying Christmas trees should be taken down on the 'Twelfth Night', John refuses to let go of the special holiday. Posting a video of him with his dog looking out to the perfect snowy setting, John said: "Anyone else wishing they could cling on to Christmas for a little longer? "I know technically we are only halfway through (and like years gone by I will most likely keep my tree up until Candlemas in February), but there’s a little sorrow in the air that doesn’t seem to soften as we get older.

MDHammond92 added: “Tony Robinson crying over cake turnips is the highlight of Christmas so far #BakeOff #GBBO”“Watching Tony Robinson cry because he got a handshake on Bake Off? I am also crying,” said Rhiannon_C_LA.Clothhwaltz penned: “Tony Robinson on Bake Off talking about Baldrick and his turnips I'm [crying emojis].”“Bless Tony Robinson on Bake Off, his reaction to doing well is adorable,” Scripps235 typed.The Christmas special comes after Tony revealed he is set to host a new batch of special Time Team episodes which will air on YouTube.The presenter is set for a comeback on the archaeology hit show thanks to a self-funded new broadcast online.Programme bosses have confirmed the exciting return of the actor-turned-TV host for a collection of new special programmes for their YouTube channel.Tony was replaced by Dr Gus Casely-Hayford earlier this year, as the show moved to the online platform.The long-running teatime show was a staple on Sunday nights for 17 years before being taken off air in 2011.When asked about his return, the Blackadder actor said: "It’s fantastic to be back! Time Team is part of the family to me and this really feels like coming home."Discussing the new offerings, Tony continued: "I’ve loved watching the new episodes as a fan.

Twitter to remember his former co-star Robbie Coltrane, who sadly died yesterday. Hugh paid tribute to the Harry Potter actor by sharing a throwback to their time together. Yesterday, Hugh tweeted: “I hope it’s OK to spout memories: I used to ride with Robbie Coltrane between Manchester and London in his sort-of-restored MGA.“I’d roll him cigarettes while he discoursed on the ways of the world, and I don’t think I’ve ever laughed or learned so much in my life.”Hugh acted alongside Robbie in the period sitcom Blackadder and in the sketch series Alfresco.The late Scottish actor appeared in several high-profile British series and film franchises, including the James Bond films.He is also well known for playing beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise. Hugh’s Blackadder and Alfresco co-star Stephen Fry, who is also the narrator of the Harry Potter audiobooks, shared another touching tribute to Robbie. Stephen wrote: “I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago.

Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye, who sang and played drums on “Don’t Turn Around,” “Shine” and other hits for the UK reggae band Aswad, died September 2. He was 62.

READ MORE:Who is Rowan Atkinson's girlfriend? How James Acaster's ex left him for Mr BeanThe modest actor said he realised the classic comedy was “quite funny”.Rowan explained: “I was on an aeroplane and they had available to watch some of the Blackadder series.“And I thought, ‘That’s curious.

READ NEXT: Elizabeth Taylor's will - £500m fortune, eye-watering jewellery and £1m given to exIn the weeks following her death, Probate records revealed that Patsy had left an eye-watering fortune in her will - and also explained the star's wishes for how her fortune should be distributed.Patsy Byrne was one of the most familiar faces on our screens, after appearing hit TV programmes and films including Watching, Z Cars, Peak Practice, Kevin and Perry Go Large, Heartbeat, Inspector Morse, Les Miserables and David Copperfield - as well as a number of theatre productions.She is also most fondly remembered as Nursie in the BBC programme Blackadder, along with her appearance in children's TV programme Maid Marian and Her Merry Men.However, Patsy sadly died at the age of 80 years old on June 17, 2014, with stars from the world of entertainment paying tribute to beloved actress.Blackadder actor Tony Robinson told 5 Live: "I was so fond of her as a person and so in awe of her capabilities that when I decided I wanted to introduce a mother to Maid Marion, my first choice was Patsy."Her death also came just one week after that of fellow Blackadder star Rik Mayall, who is fondly remembered for playing Lord Flashheart in the programme.With a long and successful career on both stage and screen, it is no surprise that Patsy Byrne amassed a huge net worth.Yet is has since been revealed that Patsy was unaware of how much her fortune was actually worth when she drew up her will, according to stepdaughter Monica Seccombe.Patsy had majorly underestimated how much her fortune was worth - with her estate eventually revealed to be an eye-watering £1.5million following her death.Away from the limelight, Patsy Byrne was married to Patrick John

John Wayne played another tough cop in 1975 action thriller, Brannigan, opposite Richard Attenborough. Set in London, the movie saw Duke's Chicago detective Lieutenant Jim Brannigan organise the extradition of an American mobster, who is kidnapped and held to random. The 67-year-old star had been suffering from major health problems for years, having had a cancerous lung removed a decade prior.

Express.co.uk have gone to Damian' representatives for comment.Helen was known for her roles as Narcissca Malfoy in the Harry Potter series and Aunt Polly in the BBC's Peaky Blinders.The final series of Peaky Blinders recently aired with the series paying tribute to the late star.As well as her Harry Potter co-stars in attendance at the service, her Peaky Blinder co-stars Joe and Finn Cole also attended.Other famous guests included Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch and Natascha McElhone.Damian and Helen had been married since 2007, with the actor taking to social media in April last year to announce the tragic news of his wife's passing.In a statement posted at the time, Damian penned: "I’m heartbroken to announce that after an heroic battle, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family."She died as she lived. Fearlessly.

EXCLUSIVE: David Olusoga’s Uplands TV and Blackadder star Tony Robinson are combining on a history competition series for Channel 4 portfolio network More 4, in which UK people have to week to investigate and curate a museum about their road.

Ed Sheeran has reportedly forked out a massive £3.7million to halt neighbour complaints at his sprawling estate in Suffolk after he faced a barrage of objections from disgruntled locals.The ever-growing home is said to have sparked uproar amongst the local community as the pop star continues to propose grandiose schemes to his mansion, which includes a swimming pool, two-story treehouse and a pub.It is believed that dad-of-one Ed has begun purchasing his neighbours houses in a bid to ease tensions and remove their objectiosn to his lavish building plans.The final home on his estate was added in 2019 when he reportedly paid £875,000 to buy out next-door neighbour Sharon Jest, who had often objected to his ongoing construction work.A neighbour in the town of Framlingham — which has a population of 3,342 and an average house price of £400,000 — told The Sun: “Ed paid over the odds for the new place, but he can afford it.”Ed’s neighbour Tony Robinson, 75, and seven other locals objected to plans by Ed to build an Anglo Saxon-style chapel, in which he wanted to marry his long-term girlfriend Cherry.The Shape Of You singer said some of his guests had “high profiles” and there would be a “need for discretion” which could not be met at the local parish church.Ed added that he wanted to build the flint chapel as a “retreat for contemplation and prayer”.In March 2018, Tony complained to the council: “It would appear that the applicant in his desire to satisfy the needs of the spiritual world continues to overlook his obligations to the living world, particularly that of protected species.”And Sharon, then in the house next door to Ed, wrote in her objection: “Over the last few years there has been and continues to be significant

Dame Jacqueline Wilson and KT Tunstall are among a number of celebrities sharing childhood memories and photos in support of WaterAid’s campaign to help girls around the world complete their education. The Thirst For Knowledge campaign is working to get clean water and toilets into schools in countries such as Nepal, to ensure children’s health and education is not threatened. Wilson and Tunstall lead a group of famous faces backing the project, including actor Sir Tony Robinson, athlete Ellie Simmonds and TV chef Nadiya Hussain.

And in 2016, a trip to the Loose Woman sofa yielded up some interesting facts, reports the Mirror Online.The presenter was surrounded by the Loose Women panel and almost seemed lost for words when his second wife's age was brought up by Stacey Solomon.Quizzed by Janet Street-Porter, Stacey Solomon, June Sarpong and Ruth Langsford, Tony stuttered as Stacey asked if his wife was actually younger than his daughter from his first marriage.Flagging the 35-year age gap, Stacey couldn't stop herself from saying: “Oh! She's young.

For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.“We went into the Gulf because the Iraq dictatorship occupied another foreign country,” he says. “The war itself did what it set out to do.” Part of the reason for making his new series was to honour veterans of our “forgotten” wars.

Prince William who knighted me.Rylan Clark-Neal breaks silence on marriage split 'I'm seeking help'“It was an extraordinary honour to be picked out as someone who has apparently made a sufficiently big contribution to our society to get a knighthood.“I would say it wasn’t as exciting in the same way as the wolves or as inspiring as it was going onto the Titanic or as beautiful as that mosaic."But as an honour, it was one of the most emotional things that’s ever happened to me.”The actor and presenter is best known to fans as Baldrick in the BBC television series Blackadder.He also presented several historical documentaries including the Channel 4 programmes Time Team and The Worst Jobs in History.In the earlier days of the show, Tony