On Christmas Day, as per tradition, Queen Elizabeth II delivered her annual speech, reflecting on the year that's gone before us.Understandably, the queen's speech was a little different this year.
14.12.2020 - 23:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
direct to your inbox Gavin and Stacey fans had a special treat last year when the cast reunited for a Christmas special. And the revival was pretty spectacular as Nessa shockingly proposed to Smithy.
But the 2019 special, which was the first full episode since the BBC hit comedy went off air in 2010, ended on a cliff-hanger. So will there be another in 2020 to cheer everyone up?Sadly not.
On Christmas Day, as per tradition, Queen Elizabeth II delivered her annual speech, reflecting on the year that's gone before us.Understandably, the queen's speech was a little different this year.
Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has revealed that lockdown nearly drove her marriage to divorce and ruined her sex life.The 43 year old, who also starred in iconic Christmas movie Love Actually, has been married to actor James Thornton, 45, since 2003.The pair have three children together, Eva, seven, Kit, five and four-year-old Noah. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
The Sun earlier this month: 'Giovanna's popularity went through the roof on Celebrity and after being crowned the winner ITV hope to champion her. 'Bosses had a meeting where ten jobs were mooted, all of which would be perfect for her.
Gavin & Stacey Christmas special will not feature the controversial ‘Fairytale Of New York’ lyric that caused a number of viewers to make complaints to the BBC.The uncensored version of the 1987 hit by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, featuring the lyrics: “You scumbag, you maggot/ You cheap lousy f****t/ Happy Christmas, your arse/ I pray God it’s our last“, was performed by Nessa and Bryn during last year’s special.After the episode aired, the BBC received nearly 900 complaints about the lyric.
Gavin and Stacey Christmas special set to air on Christmas Eve has been re-edited to omit an offensive slur from the Christmas hit Fairytale of New York following backlash.The BBC will show the 2019 festive special of the much-loved comedy sitcom tonight - but the offensive lyric from the Christmas karaoke scene will be cut out, The Mirror reports.The show stirred up controversy last year when characters Bryn and Nessa – played by Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones - sang the word “f***ot” and amassed a
direct to your inboxLast year's Gavin and Stacey hit Christmas special will air again this year, but with a tweak.While it proved hugely popular with BBC viewers after waiting an entire decade for the reunion, the episode received nearly 900 complaints over the pub singing scene of a seasonable staple.Character Uncle Bryn, played by Rob Brydon, and Nessa, played by Ruth Jones, sang The Pogues' Fairytale Of New York uncensored, including the homophobic slur “you cheap lousy f****t”.But production
Brendan O’Carroll has revealed that this year’s Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special will have a very important meaning.
direct to your inboxWhile Christmas in 2020 may look and feel a lot different, the annual tradition of the Queen's speech remains.Her Majesty will address the nation and the people of the Commonwealth on Christmas Day from Windsor Castle.The Queen ’s message this year is expected to focus heavily on the nation’s response to Covid-19, and is likely to see the monarch praise the efforts of all sections of society, from frontline and key workers to communities, the Armed Forces and charities.
direct to your inboxDreaming of a white Christmas?Sadly, forecasters have predicted there will be no snow on Christmas Day this year.But the Met Office has said Greater Manchester is likely to see widespread frosty conditions that will bring a 'seasonal feel' to festivities on the day.Temperatures across most of the country will stay in mid-single figures on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but no snow is expected to settle, Met Office forecasters have predicted.They said that despite a wet
direct to your inbox There's not long to go until the big day, so what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some Christmas Specials. Some of our favourite TV shows on BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 have filmed brand-new special episodes to treat viewers this year.
Gavin and Stacey Christmas special graced our screens and left a huge void in our TV viewing. The series, which is the brain child of James Corden and Ruth Jones, was released 13 years ago and has gone on to be one of the most beloved British sitcoms in history.
With head honcho Simon Cowell still recovering from breaking his back, it's been up to his Britain’s Got Talent co-stars to hold the fort. And in a sneak peek of the ITV’ show’s Christmas special – Britain’s Got Talent: Christmas Spectacular – judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon have most definitely ensured that the show is full of its usual glamour.
Will Thorne Staff WriterCBS had “A Holly Dolly Christmas” with Dolly Parton last night.The singer’s holiday special delivered around 6.2 million viewers and a 0.7 average rating among adults 18-49, a decent result for the network, especially considering it was up against “Sunday Night Football.” Later on, “NCIS: Los Angeles” scored a 0.4 rating and around 4.2 million viewers.A tight, yet not particularly thrilling game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos delivered a 3.8 rating