Queen's 'favourite TV show' that she loves so much she can 'recite one-liners'

Guy Lodge Film CriticA decade ago, when his documentary “How to Survive a Plague” rode a wave of festival acclaim to an Oscar nomination, journalist-turned-filmmaker David France probably didn’t imagine that a similarly titled quasi-sequel was in the cards. A superb overview of the early years of HIV-AIDS activism in the face of political indifference and ineptitude — ultimately leading to game-changing medication and pharmaceutical policy change — that film has given France a solid grounding for another feature-length study of very different if somewhat comparable global health crisis, centered on the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinarily accelerated scientific race for a solution.Researched and assembled with his characteristic intelligence and thoroughness, “How to Survive a Pandemic” serves as both a valuable potted history of the last two years of medical tumult and relief, and a critical progress report marking work yet to be done. Hardly the first high-profile documentary on the pandemic, but the most substantial yet to focus specifically on the trajectory of the vaccine, France’s film is assured a receptive audience when it bows on HBO next week, following docfest premiere slots in Thessaloniki and Copenhagen.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a hilarious snap with a horse as they preapre for Saturday Night Takeaway's return this weekend. The TV presenters, both 46, appeared to be enjoying the show's unexpected break last week as they posed on an idyllic beach, while Dec sat astride the horse and Ant wielded a selfie stick. Dec sported a light blue shirt and white trousers and was caught looking thoroughly confused by the situation.

Academy Awards are nearly upon us, which means that Hollywood stars will soon return to the red carpet to see who will be awarded the prestigious accolades. Oscars 2022 gift bag unveiledAhead of the awards ceremony on Sunday 27 March, Distinctive Assets has offered a sneak peak into its 20th annual “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bag, which is reportedly worth more than $100,000 (£76,000) in goodies.

David Beckham at his luxury London and Oxfordshire homes and allegedly targeting his ten-year-old daughter. Sharon Bell, 58, is accused of harassing the former Manchester United and England midfielder with a series of letters and alleged attempts to make contact with the star. It is said Bell turned up at the school of Beckham’s daughter, Harper, in an attempt to meet her, and she is also accused of going to the family home in west London.

Rachel Zegler has confirmed that she will be attending this year’s Oscars ceremony after all. Last week, the West Side Story star stunned her fans after revealing that she had not been invited to the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday (27 March). The news sparked a backlash, with critics asking why the lead star of one of 2022’s most-nominated films was not attending.

Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers has been rushed to hospital for an emergency operation. The MTV reality TV show star is reportedly undergoing surgery on his nose. He wrote: "Emergency operation on the nose to drain a hematoma.

By Lisa RichwineLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three female comedians will share hosting duties, fans will choose two awards, and some acceptance speeches will be recorded before the live broadcast. That is part of the plan to shake up this year's Academy Awards telecast, which faces a pivotal test on Sunday to try and rebound from last year's record-low ratings. After going without a host since 2019, the latest Oscars boasts three: comedians Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes.

Keith Lemon's 'Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft' was cancelled because it was "too expensive" to make. The comedy star hosted the arts show on Channel 4 alongside Anna Richardson, but he's now confirmed via Instagram that it won't be returning for another series. Speaking to his followers on the photo-sharing platform, Keith - whose real name is Leigh Francis - shared: "No, it won't be back.

Elvis Presley met Wanda Jackson in 1955 when they went on tour together at teenagers. Wanda, who was just 18-years-old at the time, was a country singer and had built a powerful music career for herself. But when she met Elvis, everything changed.

BBC East Midlands Today fans have been left angry after it was pulled from the schedule - and replaced with Birmingham news. An announcement was made shortly before the late bulletin was due to air. "Unfortunately, we are unable to broadcast our late bulletin from Nottingham tonight, so we will be sharing output from Birmingham across the Midlands," a tweet said.

Paris Saint-Germain supporters have been unhappy as of late following the club's UEFA Champions League exit earlier this month at the hands of Real Madrid. Fans have not been shy about showing the players their displeasure, and now a journalist has accused Neymar Jr. of arriving for training "almost drunk.

Jamie Lee Curtis is preparing to officiate her daughter's upcoming cosplay-themed wedding. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night, the Halloween Ends actress revealed that she will be hosting the nuptials of her daughter Ruby and her partner Cynthia at her home in May. But Jamie won't be wearing a traditional mother-of-the-bride outfit for the wedding, as Ruby and Cynthia have requested she dress up as World of Warcraft's Jaina Proudmoore for the event.

ITV I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is returning to Australia this winter. And now the bookies have released their odds for the cast. Danny Dyer heads William Hill’s market of candidates who might enter the jungle for this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!.

Louise Minchin told former BBC Breakfast colleague Steph McGovern that she would “love to visit” her Channel 4 show again.Steph, 39, and Louise, 53, caught up on the set of the former's hit show, Steph’s Packed Lunch.Louise took to Instagram yesterday to share a picture of herself and Steph with her 128,000 followers. She also included a couple of selfies from Channel 4’s famous Steph’s Packed Lunch studio.Alongside the post, she wrote: “What a delight to be reunited with @stephlunch and talk about lots of things including my podcast #pushyourpeak my thoughts about leaving #bbcbreakfast also #menopause and taking pizza into the cinema. “What a fun programme, thanks to everyone and I would love (to) visit again please when I have finished my book! “Sorry to have missed out on @allegramcevedy’s poco loco chicken which smelt delicious!”  Louise’s fans flooded the comments section of her most recent post, praising both ex-BBC Breakfast presenters, while gushing over the fact they were back together again.Kenny MacMillan wrote: “Two of my favourite presenters. Inspirational ladies.” Patricia Lowden commented: “Lovely seeing you together again.

Boris Johnson has admitted the government needs "to do more" to tackle the growing cost of living crisis plaguing the UK.

Twitter an article that showed new photos of her smiling and “putting a brave face”.Fans appeared delighted to see the singer doing well as they commented on the pictures.Linda was hailed as “an inspiration” to other people facing adversities.LoveforLindax said: “She looks so good though it’s so nice to see her smiling and enjoying herself.”HelenRe38536426 added: “@LindaNolan_ is an inspiration to everyone but i do not doubt for one minute how vulnerable she feels in the face of her diagnosis BUT how she feels with it and how she battles and presents herself with it is amazing and helps everyone with cancer. Go Linda! X”PaulaDefriez typed: “Linda is an inspiration in my battle against incurable cancer.”PAK1 wrote: “Linda you look beautiful!“You are an inspiration to everyone.“Even people not suffering from cancer but anyone who is ill or is feeling down or depressed! God bless you all!”Redfernjess1 chimed in: “You're so brave Lin my beautiful.“Smiling through it all you've done marvellously well xxxxxxxxxxx”Linda has recently supported a fellow celebrity who was also diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer.She reached out to comedian Janey Godley, 61, after she was told in November last year about her diagnosis.Janey had uploaded a picture to Twitter showing her getting her hair cut by her husband.Linda replied to the post, saying: “He did an amazing job and so are you…“Took me a few G&T’s before I could go through with the cut!”Linda said in August last year that the hair loss she suffered after receiving cancer treatment had left her “traumatised”.She explained during an appearance on BBC Breakfast: “I’ve got certain side effects from the chemo.

One with Russell Harty where he comments that her eating disorder must save on restaurant bills and another when Terry Wogan tells her to eat up so she can get back to “your chunky self”. The little girl with the big voice was 10 when she appeared on Opportunity Knocks – television’s predecessor to Britain’s Got Talent and Pop Idol – singing Ma! He’s Making Eyes at Me, 11 when it was a hit and 13 when she was diagnosed with anorexia, a barely known illness then called the “slimmer’s disease”. Before she died in 1999 the girl from Rothesay on the Scottish island of Bute had hosted her own TV shows, performed at the White House and shared a stage with Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball.

The Queen has reportedly revealed her favourite TV show and can even recite 'one-liners' from the hilarious BBC series. While many speculate if Her Majesty the Queen is fan of Netflix series The Crown, Phil Jones, editor of the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 for 30 years, claimed that the monarch has a taste for comedy.

Her Majesty the Queen’s personal political views have always been a closely-guarded secret, and some of her other preferences are relatively unknown too.For example, no-one really knows what the monarch’s favourite TV show is.

Janey Godley has told her followers that she will continue to wear a mask despite government restrictions being eased. Nicola Sturgeon and the Scottish Government has advised that it will no longer be necessary to wear a face covering in public places. However comedian Janey, who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, has decided to take a leaf out of Dragons’ Den mentor Deborah Meadon's book – and insisted that she will continue to wear a face mask despite the new measures. Janey told her followers that she was still feeling very vulnerable following her cancer diagnosis which came after she experienced symptoms during her November tour.

“It really is a masterpiece even though I say it myself.”Rod previously said he enjoys working on the scenery and structure, in an interview with Railway Modeller.He explained: “It's the landscape I like. Attention to detail, extreme detail, is paramount.There shouldn't be any unsightly gaps or pavements that are too clean,” he said.“I have to give it 110 percent.