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Neil Morrissey has labelled his iconic Men Behaving Badly character Tony Smart and Martin Clunes' Gary Strang as "misogynistic", asserting that the show wouldn't pass muster in today's climate. The sitcom, which aired from 1992 to 1998, followed the beer-drinking, TV-watching, woman-chasing antics of Tony and Gary. Caroline Quentin portrayed Dorothy, Gary's beleaguered girlfriend, while Leslie Ash played Debs, the object of Tony's affection.

Fans of Gavin & Stacey might struggle to recognise actor Robert Wilfort, who famously portrayed Stacey's older brother Jason, in his latest role. Swapping the laughs for a different kind of drama, Robert is guest starring in the BBC daytime mystery series Father Brown, appearing as a clean-shaven maths professor – quite the change from his scruffy character Jason, who was involved in the notorious fishing trip with Uncle Bryn in the much-loved sitcom.The mystery of the trip has been a long-standing source of intrigue among fans, and though the big reveal was highly anticipated during the 2024 Christmas finale, viewers were left hanging.

Meghan Markle's new lifestyle show sees the Duchess of Sussex invites her celebrity friends to sample her home cooking.The eight-part series, titled With Love, Meghan, aired on Netflix on March 4 and features the Duchess of Sussex sharing her top "tips and tricks" in everything from cooking to gardening. She's joined by famous friends "old and new" to help teach viewers how to elevate their everyday lives. Among the stars making an appearance is Mindy Kaling, best known for her role as Kelly Kapoor on The Office US.

Fiona Wade, who played the role of businesswoman Priya Sharma for a decade, said her goodbyes to Emmerdale in 2023. Initially nervous about leaving the familiar setting of the Dales after such a long time, she reveals in an exclusive chat with OK! that she has never looked back on her decision with regret.The 43 year old actress, who proudly proclaims her forties as her "best years", reflected on her time on Emmerdale and the tough choice to leave: "It was a gift of a job I'll be forever thankful for. I learned so much.

Actress Blake Lively has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away at just 39. Best known for her role as troublemaker Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and as Buffy's sister in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Michelle was pronounced deceased after paramedics were called to One Columbus Place in New York early Wednesday morning, the city’s police department said.

Fans of BBC's Amandaland saw Peter Serafinowicz, the unmistakable voice behind Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, grace the latest episode. However, some viewers might not realise is his 'secret connection' to the show's mastermind.Tonight's episode saw Peter star in the Motherland spinoff series as Johannes. Earlier this year, Lucy Punch, the actress behind Amanda, raved about him, sharing, "Peter (Serafinowicz) is so funny and great at improvising.

Actor Nigel Havers is set to star in the gripping ITV true crime drama A Cruel Love, which delves into the life of Ruth Ellis, and the seasoned actor has a fascinating personal connection to the tale. Known for his roles in Chariots of Fire, Coronation Street and the sitcom Don't Wait Up, Nigel takes on the role of his own grandfather, Justice Cecil Havers, in the series. It was Cecil who handed down the death sentence to Ruth Ellis after she stood trial for the murder of her lover, David Blakely, back in 1955.

Linda Robson has opened up on her Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline Quirke's heartbreaking dementia diagnosis. Last month, Pauline's husband, Steve Sheen, shared the difficult news that she was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 through an emotional statement.

Peter Kay has been compelled to speak out after he had to remove two disruptive fans from his recent gig, which turned a bit chaotic. One fan, who later said he felt like a "terrorist", was escorted out for yelling "garlic bread", while another woman, likened by Kay to Lisa Riley, was also shown the door.The beloved comedian explained that he had "no choice" but to have security step in at Manchester's AO Arena due to "repeated disruptions" that made it "impossible to continue" with the show on Saturday.

Beloved Gavin and Stacey actress Alison Steadman has been pictured in a wheelchair following a distressing holiday mishap.The 78 year old, popular for portraying Pam in the hit series, experienced a fall at the Desert Stanzas event due to an irregular stretch of pavement, resulting in considerable harm. Nursing a hairline fracture in her right leg and sporting a broken hand, Alison recounted the incident, saying: "The path was uneven and I went flying. At the hospital I had tablets for the pain.

Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia, her husband Steve Sheen announced today.The 65 year old actress, known for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the original series and its revival between 2014 and 2017, is set to "step away from all commercial and professional duties" to spend time with her family. Pauline, who also starred in Emmerdale, Broadchurch and The Sculptress, won the Best TV Comedy Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards in 1990 for her role in Birds of a Feather, originally on BBC One.

Post-Strictly, Sarah Hadland has spoke out on her relationship with pro partner Vito Coppola. In an exclusive chat with Mirror, she passionately recounted the challenges and breakthroughs with Vito, admitting: "It's one thing to have other people say, 'Are you really going to do that? Aren't you a bit old?' What's worse is you going, 'Yeah, I am'. It's like, no! Vito wouldn't accept that from me.

Martin Clunes has swapped the quaint Cornish setting of Portwenn for the rugged landscapes of rural Wales in his latest gripping drama series Out There. At 63, Martin dives into the role of Nathan Williams, a local farmer facing a harrowing ordeal as his son Johnny becomes tangled in the dark web of county lines drug trafficking.The move comes after Doc Martin's impressive 18-year run, yet Martin insits he never plotted this new direction.

The stars of the major 90s hit show Sabrina the Teenage Witch have dropped a series hint that the show could be returning, with one major change. It comes 21 years after we last saw the series grace our screens with Melissa Joan Hart playing the lead role of Sabrina Spellman, who lived with her caring aunts, Hilda (played by Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (Beth Broderick). The sitcom revolved around the life of Sabrina, a teenage witch who navigated high school while mastering her supernatural abilities.

Sheridan Smith has reportedly scrapped her plans to release her autobiography after rethinking her decision to release a ‘tell-all book’.The stage and screen star, who recently returned to Gavin and Stacey, announced in 2021 that she was writing a book about her life. At the time, Sheridan teased that it would delve into 'my darkest moments' and confirmed 'a lot of truths will come out'. Sheridan had been working with a ghostwriter, but reports suggest it has been shelved indefinitely.

Comedy queen Miranda Hart has opened up about her strenuous years-long journey to stardom, admitting that trying to make it big was no laughing matter and took a staggering 15 years of pitching to the BBC. Each August she would head to the Edinburgh Festival, hopeful for that elusive break, labelling comedy as "one of the bravest things in the world." She reveals: "One day at the Edinburgh festival, I remember saying, 'If I get one audience of over 20 people and one okay review, I'll carry on.' My first week I had three people and then on the final day I got an audience of 21 and a three star review in the Scotsman.That kept me going." On BBC Radio 3's Private Passions, Miranda, now 52, reminisces about her annual pilgrimage to Edinburgh, juggling temp jobs with her passion for comedy: "Every year I would leave my temping job and say 'I'm bound to get my big break now,' and by mid-September I would be back asking if the job was still open." Despite facing endless setbacks, Miranda - who surprisingly tied the knot with surveyor Richard Fairs, 60, last year - saw her persistence pay off with the hit sitcom Miranda, which premiered on BBC2 in 2009.

Sitcom star Linda Lavin has sadly passed away at the age of 87, following a hugely successful career - and just weeks after she walked a red carpet. A PR representative for Linda confirmed to Deadline that Linda's death was due to complications from a recent lung cancer diagnosis. Her sudden passing comes as she was promoting her new Netflix series No Good Deed and filming for the upcoming Hulu show Mid-Century Modern, in which she was set to star.

Oscar Hartland, known for his role in Gavin and Stacey, has apologised to fans following the final episode of the much-loved sitcom.The actor returned as a teenage Neil the Baby for the last-ever episode of the BBC series, which was written and starred by creators James Corden and Ruth Jones.This reunion came five years after the 2019 Christmas special, tying up loose ends for the show's favourite characters after a major cliffhanger. And while many branded the last episode as 'perfect', some did have one complaint - that we never found out what happened on the infamous fishing trip with Bryn and Jason.

Gavin and Stacey played a huge part in the nation’s Christmas Day with millions of viewers tuning in for the final episode, which saw Smithy and Nessa finally tie the knot.The show saw the return of fan favourite actors including James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne. Fans saw Dave Coaches (Steffan Rhodri) save the day when he got Smithy and the gang to see Nessa in time before she set sail, and had fans in fits of laughter at the same time.

Gavin and Stacey's final hurrah on Christmas Day had fans absolutely thrilled, with a whopping 12.5 million viewers tuning in for the beloved sitcom's last laugh. It was a celebratory close filled to the brim with all the quirks fans adore, including sneaky nods and unexpected cameos, earning its spot as the most-watched Christmas show.

Geoffrey Owens has revealed that despite landing more acting roles after being photographed working at a grocery store in 2018, he still faces financial struggles.The 63 year old former Cosby Show actor had to quit his job at Trader Joe's due to concerns over his privacy after someone took pictures of him in the store. During a recent radio appearance, he shared: "It was strange because someone had been in the store taking pictures. And I was like, now that this is breaking, I’m not going to feel comfortable working in this store wondering who is around with a camera.