British humor! Hugh Grant made his first appearance at San Diego Comic Con for his role in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves — and had a lot of fun with some cheeky innuendos.
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will resign following the departures and firings of numerous government figures — over 50 people, including four Cabinet members in just two days — amid several political scandals, like “partygate.” In a tweet to activist Steve Bray yesterday, Grant said, “Morning @snb19692 Glad you have your speakers back. Do you by any chance have the Benny Hill music to hand?”Naturally, Bray was happy to oblige, tweeting a video of folks dancing to the blasting clownish track associated with the British slapstick sketch show outside of the Westminster Palace.
“Just for @HackedOffHugh as requested here today at the media circus,” he wrote with the accompanying video.Just for @HackedOffHugh as requested here today at the media circus… College Green. The Benny Hill theme tune.
pic.twitter.com/Tazb57gT8eAnd thus, the protesters inadvertently provided the background music for Tories’ interviews with the press. “Firstly, we need to make sure we get the basic functions of government going,” one Conservative party member began in his interview with Sky News while being clearly drowned out by the hilarious buffoonery of “Yakety Sax.” As if we needed another reason to acknowledge Grant’s storied comedic timing.INCREDIBLE SCENES“THE BENNY HILL THEME TUNE” IS BEING BLASTED OUT ON SKY NEWS.
pic.twitter.com/N06wBwcoZlAt its height, “The Benny Hill Show” was the most-watched program in the U.K. in the early 1970s.
British humor! Hugh Grant made his first appearance at San Diego Comic Con for his role in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves — and had a lot of fun with some cheeky innuendos.
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Hugh Grant has denied reports that he is in talks to play Prince Andrew in an upcoming movie.The project is said to centre on the disgraced Royal’s disastrous TV interview with Newsnight host Emily Maitlis which aired in November 2019, and will follow behind the scenes of the infamous interview. Actor Hugh, 61, was said to be “one of the unconfirmed names in the frame” to portray the Royal in the movie, according to Deadline.
Hugh Grant is reportedly in talks to play Prince Andrew in an upcoming movie.The project is set to centre on the disgraced Royal’s disastrous TV interview with Newsnight host Emily Maitlis which aired in November 2019, and will follow behind the scenes of the infamous interview. Actor Hugh, 61, is “one of the unconfirmed names in the frame” to portray the Royal in the movie, according to Deadline.
Hugh Grant is the man behind that “Benny Hill” music prank.
Scott Bryan This has been the weirdest week in British television in a long time.In the days leading up to Boris Johnson’s resignation, the number of gaffes and surreal moments captured on live television became almost impossible to track. But in many ways, these moments reflected the surreal mood of the country as the prime minister refused to step down, despite more than 50 government resignations.Take the political coverage from College Green, a public park in Westminster and a popular location for interviews with politicians.
A wax figure of Boris Johnson has appeared outside a Job Centre as the Prime Minister resigned as Tory leader.
After a seismic 36 hours during which British politics has been rocked, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is stepping down and the British media is in overdrive speculating on what happens next. In the UK broadcasting world, questions will soon be raised about a future that will almost certainly have a different Culture Secretary than current incumbent Nadine Dorries.
Boris Johnson is clinging onto power this morning after a number of resignations piled more pressure on the Prime Minister to resign.
Hugh Grant, 61, put on an animated display with his stunning wife Anna Eberstein, 39, as they had fun at Wimbledon on day 10 of the world famous tennis tournament. The actor and his Swedish TV presenter wife couldn't stop laughing while sitting together in The Royal Box on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Hugh looked dashing in a light grey blazer and crisp white shirt left open at the collar to reveal a glimpse of his chest.