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How John Davidson used fishing to help actors tell his story in I Swear

22+ min ago  (1089+ words) John Davidson has revealed how he helped the actors who portrayed him in the film I Swear get into character - and it involved a fishing trip. Speaking to The Independent at the London premiere of the film based on Davidson's…...

The Independent
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Animated goat movie edges win over Emerald Fennell’s contentious Wuthering Heights

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (396+ words) Sony Pictures Animation's film "GOAT' is leading a quiet weekend at the North American box office, beating "Wuthering Heights' in a second-weekend showdown It was a battle of the holdovers at the North American box office this weekend, with the…...

The Independent
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Why tonight’s Family Guy return is a big deal

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (904+ words) If you think Family Guy is all about harmless laughs, goofy characters, and cutaway gags that barely make sense, prepare for a reality check'because we're diving deep into the pitch-black underbelly of this iconic adult animated series. Over the years,…...

The Independent
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The 25 greatest romantic comedies ever

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1287+ words) Filled with weddings, sardonic best friends and an abundance of Julia Roberts, these are the greatest romcoms of all time to watch this Valentine's Day " ranked by Adam White from 25 to 1 Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent…...

The Independent
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Alan Carr makes new admission as he enters his ‘turret era’ in search for a castle

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (420+ words) Alan Carr, 50, s starring in a new Disney+ series named Castle Man Comedian Alan Carr has said he is in his "turret era" as he searches for a castle to call home. The Celebrity Traitors winner, speaking on The Jonathan…...

The Independent
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Greg James comes out of ‘retirement’ for epic Comic Relief challenge

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (207+ words) Greg James comes out of "retirement" for epic Comic Relief challenge'The Independent Greg James comes out of "retirement" for epic Comic Relief challenge - BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James is embarking on an ambitious 1,000km (630 miles) cycling challenge across the UK for…...

The Independent
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IndyBest is launching a Book Club – and the first pick is a quirky anti-rom com

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (245+ words) Alison Espach's The Wedding People is this month's Book Club read Book clubs are blooming both online and in real life. Dua Lipa's Service 95, Reese Witherspoon's Reece's book club and the Queen's Reading Room provide monthly inspiration, Eventbite has reported…...

The Independent
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The brutal heckle which still haunts comedy star years later

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (151+ words) The brutal heckle which still haunts comedy star years later'The Independent The brutal heckle which still haunts comedy star years later - Comedian Josh Widdicombe recalled a "brutal heckle" from early in his career where an audience member told him: "In…...

The Independent
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Friends will be back streaming in the UK soon – here’s where to watch

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (207+ words) The hit sitcom is coming back to our screens thanks to the launch of HBO Max But hope is not lost for those who love to rewatch it over and over again. American streaming platform HBO Max has announced it…...

The Independent
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Comedian jailed after veteran joke triggered outrage

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (113+ words) Comedian jailed after veteran joke triggered outrage - Russian stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison after being convicted of inciting hatred. - He received a five-year, nine-month sentence and a 300,000 rouble (2,800) fine following his conviction....