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Harry Potter TV show.The Emmy Award winning actor, known for his performances as Winston Churchill in The Crown and Arthur Mitchell in Dexter, was reported by Deadline to be in discussions for the HBO series, which will adapt each book into separate seasons and run for 10 years.In the film series, which ran from 2001 to 2011, Richard Harris played Hogwarts headmaster Professor Dumbledore, with Michael Gambon taking over for the third to eighth films after Harris’ death in 2002. Jude Law played a younger version of the character in the Fantastic Beasts films.While Lithgow is a beloved actor, many were not keen on him for the role.

Since its launch, Black Mirror has been a magnet for big names.The show has seen performances from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Jon Hamm, Salma Hayek, Jodie Whittaker, and Michael Cera, all stepping into Charlie Brooker's chilling tech-centric tales. Now, fresh famous faces are joining the cast for the Netflix hit's season seven. Chris O'Dowd couldn't be happier to dive into the Black Mirror world for the eagerly awaited new episodes.

Emmerdale fans have been left stunned after recognising the actor playing Joe Tate's doctor. Joe, portrayed by Ned Porteous, made a dramatic comeback to the Dales in December, six years after his departure, and he's already stirring up a storm among the villagers. But there's more to Joe than meets the eye - he's harbouring a significant health secret.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, one of the front runners to become the next James Bond, has hinted at his future after revealing he is looking for original material to work on.In an interview with The Guardian, the Nosferatu star answered readers’ questions, including one about characters from his youth that he’d like to play. “That’s a good question” he replied.

After losing her own mother, Mary, when she was 40, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s unique bond with the late Queen Elizabeth was something she cherished very deeply. “With the exception of her daughter Anne, the Queen was closer to Sophie than any of the other royal women,” says biographer Ingrid Seward.

We all love to unwind with our favourite TV show after a long day, and it seems the late Queen was no different.The monarch was said to be a fan of many popular programmes, some of which might surprise you. It was previously revealed that the Queen enjoyed watching the comedy show The Kumars at No. 42 while relaxing in the evening.

The Crown star Vanessa Kirby is reportedly engaged to her beau Paul Rabil after two years of dating.The 36 year old actress, who played Princess Margaret in the hit Netflix series, has been linked to the retired lacrosse player since 2022. Despite keeping their relationship largely under wraps, with only a few Instagram posts hinting at their romance, a source has allegedly told PageSix that the pair are set to tie the knot.

Lesley Manville, who stars in the new season of BBC crime drama Moonflower Murders and its previous series, Magpie Murders, opened up about the challenges of her early years as a mother and actress. One of the biggest personal hurdles the TV star, 68, came when her then-husband, Hollywood actor Gary Oldman, left her just three months after their son, Alfie, was born. Lesley, who also starred as Princess Margaret in The Crown, met and married Gary Oldman, now 66, in the late 1980s.

Tim McMullan, who stars as detective Atticus Pünd in the BBC’s new series Moonflower Murders, has had an impressive career across stage, film, and television. But while the actor is instantly recognisable in his role as the fictional sleuth in the BBC crime drama, a sequel series to the hit Magpie Murders, you might not be as familiar with his life away from the camera. Known for his unique approach to acting, Tim’s off-screen life is dedicated to theatre and storytelling, and filled with prestige.

The Duke of York's fall from grace has been well-documented, with his apparent determination to stay at his Royal Lodge home in Windsor being the latest bone of contention. In line with King Charles' plans to downsize the monarchy, Prince Andrew was offered a move from his mansion to the more compact Frogmore Cottage, recently refurbished by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Prince Andrew might find himself packing his bags from the Royal Lodge if he doesn't keep up with the property's upkeep, a property expert has warned. Recent snaps of the Windsor home have shown the exterior in a less than regal state, with visible mould, dodgy repair jobs and worrying structural cracks raising eyebrows after it was revealed that King Charles has cut off his brother's hefty £1million annual stipend.The Duke of York, who shares the residence with his former spouse Sarah Ferguson, has been on a 75-year lease since 2003, and despite already forking out millions on maintenance, The Sun reports he could be looking at an additional bill of around £400,000.Terry Fisher from We Buy Any Home suggests that while kicking Andrew out is "an unlikely and extreme outcome", it's not entirely off the table if he doesn't fulfil certain lease conditions.

The late Queen Elizabeth II is set to make a surprise Hollywood movie cameo.The beloved monarch, who passed away at the age of 96 on 8 September 2022 at her cherished Balmoral estate in Scotland, will be featured in Paddington in Peru, set to release on 8 November after a seven-year hiatus since Paddington 2.The late Queen was known for her playful spirit when it came to participating in Hollywood antics – she even appeared alongside Daniel Craig in a James Bond sketch for the opening of the London Olympics in 2012. She also shared tea and a marmalade sandwich with a version of Paddington for a skit filmed for her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

On the day we catch up with billionaire John Caudwell, he’s celebrating his 72nd birthday on board his luxury superyacht Titania, docked in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Joined by his partner of 10 years, former Olympic cyclist Modesta Vžesniauskaitė, 41, and their two young children, it’s a rare pause for the normally difficult-to-pin-down philanthropist. So, is it tricky to buy a present for one of the world’s richest men? “Yes, because I’m extremely critical,” John, who also has a home in Mayfair, London, laughs.

Monster series will see Tom Hollander star as Alfred Hitchcock.Murphy recently announced that season three will star Charlie Hunnam as the 1950s serial killer Ed Gein. He became infamous when authorities discovered that he not only had killed multiple people, but had dug up graves from a cemetery near his home and fashioned all manner of household items and clothing from human remains.Now according to Variety, Hollander, Hacks star Laurie Metcalf and The Crown‘s Olivia Williams have been added to the cast.Metcalf will play Gein’s mother, Augusta, while Williams will play Alma Reville, Hitchcock’s wife.It is thought that because Gein served as one of the inspirations for Norman Bates and Hitchcock’s film Psycho, season three of the hit Netflix anthology will delve into how his crimes influenced the film and the novel upon which the movie was based.Hollander recently worked with Murphy on the second season of Feud as Truman Capote in the the series.Elsewhere, Murphy recently suggested that he might not be finished with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.Following the news that a court hearing has been set for Erik and Lyle Menendez, and that new evidence that they were allegedly molested by their father is now being considered, Murphy has expressed an interest in extending the season.The show charts the brothers’ conviction and sentencing to life in prison for the first-degree murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989.Following its release Erik blasted Murphy in a statement, calling the show naive and inaccurate.

As a registrar Cynthia Green has wed more than 20,000 couples, including those who tied the knot on this summer's Netflix smash hit Love is Blind and previous series of popular Channel 4 show Married at First Sight UK. But while she's not phased by a camera or two, Cynthia has one unbreakable rule when it comes to weddings and TV shows - everyone must take it seriously.

Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker-Bowles, has shared a positive update on King Charles' health amidst his cancer treatment while promoting his new culinary book, 'Cooking and The Crown'.The food critic and author revealed that the King's "treatment is going well" and spoke of how his mother is handling the situation, saying: "She's tough, my mother". Despite the diagnosis earlier this year, the King has been receiving outpatient care and appears to be on the mend.

The UK is renowned for its TV, with iconic shows like Doctor Who, The Crown and Peaky Blinders dominating screens for decades and representing British drama globally. However, fans have now ranked the greatest British programmes in history on IMDb, and many will be shocked to find that the much-loved BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses didn't make the cut, reports the Express.The show, which first aired in 1981 and starred David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as his brother Rodney, and Lennard Pearce as Grandad, continues to entertain comedy enthusiasts even today. Its absence from the top 10 is especially surprising considering it has a rating of 9/10 from nearly 60,000 IMDb users and is widely regarded as the best British sitcom ever.

In an adorable tribute that has his fans swooning, Dermot O'Leary has let the world get a glimpse of his beautiful wife Dee Koppang on their 12th wedding anniversary. Known for keeping his private life under wraps, the 51 year old This Morning favourite surprised followers this weekend with a heart-warming Instagram post to celebrate his and Dee's special day. He melted hearts by posting a throwback photo from their wedding, showing the pair in blissful celebration.

father/son duo of Eugene and Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame. If it feels like it hasn’t been that long since the previous ceremony, that’s true. It’s been an unusual time in Hollywood, and the 2024 Emmys will be the second ceremony to be held this year.

Gyles Brandreth, a close friend of the Royal Family and the late Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II, has spoken out on why the late Duke of Edinburgh refused to watch Helen Mirren's 2006 film, The Queen.This Morning star Gyles recalled the tense conversation he once had with Philip about the 2006 film and claims he refused to watch it due to the 'inaccurate portrayal' of his wife. According to the Royal commentator, who also makes regular appearances on daytime TV, Philip avoided the film because he heard it showed Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth II, crying.

Lesley Manville, the star of The Crown, has opened up about her love for portraying strong, fearless, and flamboyant female characters. At 68, Lesley feels that age doesn't limit her as she enjoys a thriving period in her acting journey. Reflecting on her remarkable 50-year career during an event at London's V&A museum, she expressed her appreciation for her versatile talents.