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Some of Greater Manchester's biggest names spent their formative years as pupil's of the regions now vanished schools.

The Fast Show are reuniting for a live tour to celebrate the sketch show’s 30th anniversary.Today (January 25), it was announced that An Evening With The Fast Show will run between February and April 2024, with cast members Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams, and Arabella Weir all featuring.In a statement, the show’s promoters said: “Fans of the iconic TV programme The Fast Show are in for a real treat as the original cast members – Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams and Arabella Weir – bring their comedic genius to theatres across the country this spring.“This celebratory live tour will be a huge treat for fans of the multi-award winning quick-fire TV sketch show and provide a real behind-the-scenes insight into some of their favourite characters and catchphrases as they come alive on stage once again.“The cast will chat together about how it all began, how they made the TV show, and created the characters and the fun they had doing it.

The Royle Family star Sue Johnston has opened up on how difficult it is to watch the once hugely-popular comedy series in the years since fellow star Caroline Aherne sadly died. Sue, who played family matriarch Barbara Royle in the iconic show from 1998 to 2012, was on-screen mum to daughter Denise (played by Caroline), and the pair joined show star Ricky Tomlinson as Jim Royle. Sadly, Caroline, who also created the sitcom, died of cancer after a short battle with the disease in 2016.

Victoria Wood fans were delighted on Saturday night as the late comedy legend returned to TV screens on BBC 2 with a repeat of her much-loved Christmas special Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings. The sketch show features an array of famous faces, but fans were quick to comment how many of them are no longer with us.

Craig Cash weeps as he remembers the colossal talent of his comedy sidekick and close friend, Caroline Aherne. He is seen unable to hold back his emotions in a Christmas Day film to celebrate the Royle Family and Mrs Merton star's life.

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The narrator of Gogglebox has become a staple of Friday night TV alongside our favourite families who provide us with some of the most memorable moments and iconic one-liners. Craig Cash, 63 has been the familiar voice of the hit Channel 4 show since 2016 after he took over the role from his friend Caroline Aherne after she sadly passed away. Before Gogglebox, Craig was best known for his role in the sitcom The Royal Family.

Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb has unveiled his impressive body transformation after six months of workouts in the gym. The popular reality star - who shot to fame after appearing on the smash hit Channel 4 series as one of its resident couch potatoes - took to Instagram to unveil the results of his efforts. Posting a side by side comparison image, Stephen simply penned: “6 months since I started training! Really happy with my results so far!” Fans flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts on his transformation.

Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley were quick to put down claims Shirley looked “ill” as they enjoyed a holiday in Spain. The beloved couple, who have amassed an army of fans since joining the cast of the nation’s favourite couch potatoes, shared a selfie from sunny Salou and simply captioned the post: “Happy holidays everyone cheers #salou xxx”. In the sweet snap, the couple smile at the camera against the backdrop of a sandy beach and blue sky, as Shirley holds a glass slightly raised.

Gogglebox super-fans were left in tears during the popular show's ten-year special, as it paid tribute to six cast members who have sadly died since appearing on the show.To mark the milestone occasion Channel 4 played a compilation from some of the show's best bits over the last decade, before playing a tribute to the six cast members, including fan favourite couple, June and Leon Bernicoff. After an 'In Memory Of' message flashed up on the screen, pictures of the late cast members flashed up, including June and Leon Bernicoff, Mary Cook, Pete McGarry and Andy Michael, who were on the programme.

Remember how we all used to gather on the sofa to laugh, cry and truly identify with The Royle Family? This hugely-loved show really was one of those once-in-a-blue-moon sitcoms that managed to unite the generations - from your comedy-disliking grandma all the way through to that surly uncle who usually only watches sport. Shot through with a real warmth and easy-going humour, audiences instantly just clicked with this most down-to-earth of familes.Tuning in to follow their trials and tribulations almost became something of a ritual, helping propel the programme from strength to strength through the late 90s and beyond.

Set in a Manchester council house, it's difficult to believe the BBC's The Royle Family ran for just three seasons.

Set in a Manchester council house, The Royle Family ran for just three seasons plus specials, but had a massive cultural impact.

Caroline Aherne had passed away. The Royle Family actors hit it off right away when they were filming the iconic series, which ran from 1998 to 2000 - with five special episodes airing from 2006 until 2012.

smash hit reality series was inspired by hit British sitcom The Royle Family and was narrated by actress and writer Caroline Aherne until her death in 2016. Caroline's Royle Family co-star and co-writer Craig Cash took over narrating Gogglebox following her death.

here"Expect to see rare and unseen footage, exclusive to this presentation, including: Frank and The Oh Blimey Big Band live at The Den 1991, deleted scenes from the Steve Sullivan BEING FRANK documentary, fan favourites compilations and Frank’s ‘comeback gig’ from 2005."Mr Sievey died in June 2010 after previously being diagnosed with cancer.Former members of his live band include BBC radio DJ Mark Radcliffe, and the journalist Jon Ronson.Another much loved comedy character, Caroline Aherne's

Royle Family star Sue Johnston was so heartbroken by co-star ­Caroline Aherne’s death that she couldn’t bring herself to delete her number from her phone. And the thought of watching an episode of the hit comedy – in which they played mum and daughter for 14 years – was a definite no-no.