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K.J. Yossman Over 100 Jewish creatives have signed an open letter accusing the BBC of double standards over the corporation’s response to a cricket commentator’s controversial comments.

More than 100 Jewish industry figures have signed an open letter to the BBC Director General and content chief expressing “disbelief” in the decision to engage a cricket world cup commentator who has been accused of fanning antisemitism on social media.

A married couple has shared their 'absolute joy' after welcoming a miracle baby into the world, following six devastating miscarriages. Charlie and Lynette Bathgate, both 42, endured ten agonising years of unsuccessful attempts to have a child.

The second episode of the Great British Sewing Bee got off to a brilliant start, when our favourite amateur sewers were tasked with taking on a series of sport-inspired challenges with a distinctive Olympic flair. During the show, the contestants were tasked with creating a half-zip fleece, an outfit made from repurposed cricket kit and a national strip fit for the world stage.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Some of the world’s best cricket players are coming to the U.S. for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the biggest ICC World Cup ever, with 20 countries competing across 55 matches in the U.S.

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's facial injuries have been seen following his Top Gear horror car crash in December 2022 that left him with considerable scars on his face.The 46 year old former England cricketer appeared to be in great spirits as he coached the country team on Saturday, 25 May, as they played against Pakistan. He flashed a smile as he juggled a number of sports bags and a large green ball and walked across the pitch.

Freddie Flintoff has shown his healing injuries after being involved in a horror crash that nearly killed him.The accident happened while filming Top Gear at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome back in December 2022, with the famous sports star, 46, still with visible injuries over a year later. As a result of the crash, which saw an open-top three-wheel Morgan Super 3 car flip over, Freddie suffered severe facial injuries and took a step back from the spotlight as he recovered.The England cricket coach has gradually returned to work and on Monday, 20 May attended a nets session at Headingley, Leeds ahead of the first T20 International this week.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney has responded to Jerry Seinfeld’s recent comments about what he perceives to be the “death” of comedy.Seinfeld claimed in a recent interview with The New Yorker that comedy in television has been impacted by developing political correctness in society.As reported by The Independent, Seinfeld blamed “the extreme left [and] PC crap and people worrying so much about offending other people” for the “death” of comedy.The Seinfeld creator and star also claimed that jokes from his series wouldn’t be allowed to air today.“[One would be] Kramer decides to start a business of having homeless people pull rickshaws because, as he says, ‘They’re outside anyway’,” said Seinfeld as an example. “Do you think I could get that episode on the air today?”McElhenney has now responded to Seinfeld’s comments, making a reference to a character in It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.The actor responded to Seinfeld’s comments via X, with the one-word reply: “Probably.”Probably.

Well, she’s still trying. The question is… are even Republicans out there buying this crap??

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel would reportedly be open to a return to the Premier League amid uncertainty over Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United.

Fawlty Towers.Confirmation of the new incarnation of the beloved comedy came in February, when Cleese revealed he had written a two-hour play based on three episodes from the series – ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’ and ‘Communication Problems’.The production will debut at London’s Apollo Theatre on May 15, nearly five decades after the first episode was filmed at the BBC Television Centre in December 1974. Tickets can be found here.And now, Cleese has said that the slurs from the original version of ‘The Germans’, which he co-wrote with Connie Booth, will be taken out of the new adaptation.In one scene of the original, the army veteran Major Gowen uses the N-word when referring to a Caribbean cricketer, and another racial slur to describe an Asian cricketer.At the press conference launching the stage show, Cleese said: “Those scenes where the Major used a couple of words you can’t use now, racial slurs they would come under, we took them out.”“There’s always a problem with comedy that you deal with the literal-minded,” he continued.

George Galloway claims he is in talks with three Labour MPs and a member of the House of Lords whom he hopes to recruit to his party. The Rochdale MP and Workers Party of Britain leader warned a 'significant number' of councillors could also join by next week.

Well, what the hell did you expect in the Donald Trump days? Politicians have learned if they never show any shame, never apologize, and never accept any personal accountability… they’ll be fine.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem admitted to killing her dog in a new memoir. By confessing, she may also have killed her chance at national office.

What in the David Eason nonsense is this?!

Police are investigating a shooting at a chippy in Oldham. But locals living in the 'close-knit' community around it seemed unfazed.

The family of a young man who tragically died after falling from a window while on holiday in Brussels have paid heartfelt tribute to their 'kind hearted' and 'well-loved' son.

Naman Ramachandran Billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s streamer JioCinema is making a play to become India’s top streaming service by introducing cheap premium tier plans. From April 25, the service’s existing INR999 ($12) annual plan for international premium content is being replaced by a monthly plan of INR29 (35 cents) for a single device or INR89 ($1.05) monthly for a family plan that covers four devices. The new plans are branded JioCinema Premium and will be up to 4K streaming quality.

Now that the days are longer and brighter it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the beautiful landscapes we have right on our doorstep. We’re spoilt for choice in Greater Manchester with miles upon miles of gorgeous countryside to visit nearby.

The largest facility for a rapidly growing new form of tennis in the north of England has been approved by Trafford council. The green light for the 1.5-acre site will kickstart the expansion of The Padel Club in TraffordCity, the retail, leisure, and commercial destination.

Long-serving presenter Garry Richardson will step down from BBC Radio Four’s Today programme this autumn, the corporation has announced. Garry will present the sports news on the early morning programme for the final time on 9 September 9. It will mark exactly 50 years since the radio presenter's first day as a junior researcher for the BBC back in 1974.