The Crown” that states it is a work of fiction.The drama series faced calls from key British figures to make it as abundantly clear as possible to viewers that the events depicted in the show are fictional but based on actual historical events.
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Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVComedian, writer, actor and host London Hughes has set her first stand-up special for Netflix, produced by HartBeat Productions, Variety has learned exclusively.The hour-long special, entitled “London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck,” will stream on Dec. 22.
This debut comedy special first launched in the U.K. and earned her the distinction of being the first British Black woman to be nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy “Best Show” Award.
The Crown” that states it is a work of fiction.The drama series faced calls from key British figures to make it as abundantly clear as possible to viewers that the events depicted in the show are fictional but based on actual historical events.
Given that “The Crown” offers a dramatized depiction of real events involving Britain’s royal family, viewers may not realize that what they’re watching is far less real than they might believe.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has inked a multi-million dollar deal for near-global rights to sci-fi survival thriller Stowaway, starring Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Toni Collette (Hereditary), Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-0) and Shamier Anderson (Wyonna Earp).
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker is prepping his latest project for Netflix: a mockumentary about 2020.
Netflix is to start declaring its U.K. revenues — forecast to reach £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) next year, according to analysts —to British tax authorities.
The U.K. culture secretary Oliver Dowden has waded into a growing debate surrounding season four of Netflix's hit royal drama The Crown.
on Netflix has upset some viewers, even those in leadership positions in the United Kingdom. The U.K.'s Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, spoke to the over the weekend about the dangers of not informing viewers of the fictional nature of the royal family drama. «It's a beautifully produced work of fiction, so as with other TV productions, Netflix should be very clear at the beginning it is just that,» he notes.
Given that “The Crown” offers a dramatized depiction of real events involving Britain’s royal family, viewers may not realize that what they’re watching is far less real than they might believe.
Ellise Shafer editorUK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has demanded that Netflix label “The Crown” as fiction, making it clear that certain events depicted in the show should not be taken as fact.In an interview with Daily Mail, Dowden said: “It’s a beautifully produced work of fiction, so as with other TV productions, Netflix should be very clear at the beginning it is just that.
Fans of both Paul McCartney and Idris Elba are in for a treat.
Manori Ravindran International EditorTwo British legends are joining forces for a BBC special this December.Idris Elba will sit down with Paul McCartney for a BBC One and BBC Music special that will join the broadcaster’s holiday schedule.
PMC administratorOver the summer, British indie pop star Ellie Goulding invited Vogue magazine over for a peek and a poke around the lovely London cottage where she and husband Caspar Jopling holed up during the COVID quarantines. Turns out, that cottage, a former hay loft in a historic mews in London’s Paddington area, is now for sale with a £3.25 million price tag that the currency conversion contraption tallies up to about US$4.35 million.
Kate Garraway made sure all eyes were on her as she was spotted wearing a black and white coat as she left Heart Radio in London.The Good Morning Britain host, who recently said she 'feels physically sick' about her first Christmas without husband Derek Draper, looked stunning in the eye catching outerwear.The 53 year old wore a black turtle neck top underneath, which she teamed with a pair of denim flared jeans.
Dominic Cooper is caring after his cars.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip have hit a major milestone. The two are celebrating their 73rd anniversary across the pond in the UK.
Mariah Carey has announced details of her new Christmas single Oh Santa! featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson.
Daisy Ridley and Tom Bateman are heading out together.