The second series of Gladiators returns to BBC this weekend hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh. Similarly to the first series, the BBC revival of the iconic sports entertainment show “Gladiators” consists of brave contenders battle a team of elite athletes, known as Gladiators. Each week …
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Cornwall celebrity Dawn French is set to feature on a brand new stamp collection from Royal Mail celebrating the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. The beloved series starred the comedian, who has lived in our county for two decades, and ran on the BBC from November 1994 to January …
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By FRANCINE WOLFISZ Published: 20:26 EST, 8 January 2025 | Updated: 20:33 EST, 8 January 2025 Beloved comedy series The Vicar of Dibley will be celebrated on a special set of 12 Royal Mail stamps. Eight depict memorable scenes from the hit BBC sitcom starring Dawn French, including the guest …
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It traced the fortunes of French’s character, Granger, after she is appointed as vicar in the fictional Oxfordshire village of Dibley, with episodes showing her learning to live and work alongside a colourful collection of locals, including parish councillor Jim Trott (played by Trevor Peacock) and church verger Alice Tinker …
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Fire Stick owners are being urgently warned that they face the risk of a hefty £1,000 fine due to a common oversight. The alert comes after WWE made a splash on Netflix this week by bringing Monday Night Raw to the streaming service. However, fans have been reminded about the …
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By PADRAIC FLANAGAN Published: 20:02 EST, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 20:34 EST, 28 December 2024 Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman finished his final night-shift yesterday, marking the end of a record-breaking 60-year career. Robert Hudson, from Leyton, east London, started his career in December 1964 – aged 16 – …
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Since her first appearance as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the 2012 premiere episode, Helen George has been a favourite among Call the Midwife fans. The BBC One period drama, created by Heidi Thomas, has seen Trixie’s character grow from a midwife grappling with alcoholism in Nonnatus House to a married …
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As the old adage goes, one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure – and I’ve discovered how true that is. There’s been a surge in ‘before the tip’ pages on Facebook, aimed at helping individuals discard unwanted items and find what they need or want. The process is straightforward: if …
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The Repair Shop warmed hearts with a Christmas episode replete with touching moments and familiar faces. In the cosy Yuletide edition, the skilled crew got together to restore beloved items brought in by patrons. Roman Kemp from The One Show participated, presenting a cherished family heirloom following calls for contributions …
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Sir David Attenborough turned 98 in May and attributes his good health to a few dietary choices. The adored naturalist, known for his captivating BBC documentaries, previously dialled down his red meat intake, though he hasn’t turned completely vegetarian. He told The Sun in 2017: “I have certainly changed my …
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