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express.co.uk > entertainment > films > 2188264 > laugh-out-loud-rom-com-netflix-chart-rotten-tomatoes-score

'Laugh out loud' rom-com flies up Netflix chart despite 25% score

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (338+ words) Netflix has lately introduced a romantic-comedy movie featuring two A-list performers that received harsh criticism upon release but has surged into the platform's top 10 film rankings. This 2008 production has garnered merely 25 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and been labelled "awful…...

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express.co.uk > celebrity-news > 2187181 > richest-uk-comedians-ricky-gervais

Richest UK comedians – and Ricky Gervais is only number four

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (578+ words) From million-pound TV favourites to record-breaking touring legends, here's the countdown of the richest UK comedians " and how they made their fortunes. A familiar face to millions of BBC viewers, Hugh Dennis has quietly built a multi-million-pound fortune thanks to…...

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express.co.uk > celebrity-news > 2187882 > andrew-sarah-ferguson-dealt-humiliating

Andrew and Sarah Ferguson dealt humiliating blow in savage SNL skit

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (204+ words) Another added: "We have deduced that the only way to increase the likability of our future king is to decrease the likability of everyone around him." Andrew replies: "I see. Well, I love my brother, I love my country, and…...

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express.co.uk > showbiz > tv-radio > 2184245 > john-cleese-quit-monty-python-reason

Real reason John Cleese quit Monty Python’s Flying Circus after third series

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (237+ words) While there were four seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus, it is often forgotten that John Cleese only actually starred in four of them. The legendary actor said in an interview that he was "an awful purist" and "took it…...

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express.co.uk > celebrity-news > 2185717 > tommy-coopers-affair-wife-marriage

Comedy icon Tommy Cooper’s long affair – and reason he would ‘never leave wife"

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (367+ words) Tragically, Tommy is also remembered for his death, as he suffered a fatal heart attack during a live televised performance in 1984, which many in the audience initially thought was part of his act. Although he was famously married to his…...

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express.co.uk > showbiz > tv-radio > 2187602 > rockin-grandmas-company-retreat-real

Jury Duty Company Retreat explained as fans question authenticity

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (546+ words) A critically acclaimed programme that has unexpectedly returned for a second series has left viewers questioning the authenticity of what they're watching. Jury Duty originally premiered in 2023, featuring an unusual concept. The initial description suggested it would offer audiences insight…...

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express.co.uk > showbiz > tv-radio > 2186466 > bbc-show-axed-mistake-opinion

BBC has just made huge mistake - 'woke' new axe is nail in their coffin

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (253+ words) The reason the episode has been shelved is that, seemingly, one of his joke books, which was set to feature, contained cartoons and doodles, with some featuring topless women and material that one person at the BBC apparently found offensive…...

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express.co.uk > showbiz > tv-radio > 2185649 > Absolutely-brilliant-BBC-comedy-renewed > amp

'Absolutely brilliant' BBC comedy 'renewed' for exciting third series

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (398+ words) A BBC programme described as "cracking" and "comedy gold" by audiences is reportedly coming back for a third series. The sitcom centring on a PE teacher from the 1970s receiving a second opportunity at life launched in 2024 and proved popular with…...

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express.co.uk > celebrity-news > 2185270 > ben-keaton-dead-70-father-ted-actor-dies-tributes-paid

Father Ted actor dies aged 70 as fans mourn 'wonderful' man

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (412+ words) Father Ted actor Ben Keaton has died aged 70. Keaton, who played Father Austin Purcell in the cherished comedy series, alongside roles in Casualty and Doctors, passed away at Lincoln County Hospital on Friday, it has been confirmed, The Mirror reports....

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express.co.uk > showbiz > tv-radio > 2185087 > snl-uk-fans-switch-off-woke

SNL UK fans 'switch off' immediately as 'woke car crash' comedy sparks outrage

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (395+ words) It wasn't long before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was mentioned, with hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young not holding back in their brutal skit on the former prince. Coming up on Weekend Update: pedophilia. But first, war!" Magliano said at the start…...