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A man has told a jury of the moment he was kidnapped after noticing he was being followed by a 'suspicious' black Audi. He had been for a haircut in Hale, Trafford, in April 2019 when he was approached by three men posing as plain clothes police officers.

A man gave a group intel on a ‘friend’ before he was kidnapped and tortured, prosecutors allege.

Graham Norton is bidding goodbye to 2023 alongside a star-studded line-up of guests ahead of the New Year. The presenter will be returning to BBC One with The Graham Norton Show New Year’s Eve on Sunday December 31.

Actor Ian McKellen has reiterated his love for Manchester in an interview with the BBC.

ITV host John Bishop announced the news on Thursday 23 March via Instagram that he and his family are “heartbroken” after the death of his mum, Kathy. Comedian John 56, shared a picture of him and his mum, along with a video from two weeks ago when she attended his performance in the theatre production, Mother Goose. In the heartfelt post, the TV presenter wrote: “Two weeks ago my Mum came to see me in Mother Goose in Liverpool and joined in the sing a long at the end as I knew she would.

John Bishop has taken to Instagram to reveal the sad news of his mother's death. Sharing a picture with his late mum Kathy on Thursday, the 56-year-old revealed the grief he is experiencing is "a pain like no other"."Two weeks ago my Mum came to see me in Mother Goose in Liverpool and joined in the sing-a-long at the end as I knew she would," he wrote in the caption alongside a clip of one of his recent shows - see below: "This morning we said goodbye to her and we will never hear her sing again.

Kate Bush joined actor Ian McKellen and actor and comedian John Bishop for an aftershow party at an Oxford pub earlier this week.The music icon celebrated McKellen and Bishop’s 100th performance on Wednesday (March 8) of their pantomime Mother Goose, which was running at the New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday (March 8) until yesterday (March 11).According to a Facebook message spotted by The Oxford Mail, a staff member at Oxford’s The Jolly Farmers pub said: “The astonishingly wonderful Sir Ian McKellen and the amazing John Bishop spent the evening with us celebrating the 100th performance of Mother Goose.“Oh, and just to make things truly crazy, the legend that is Kate Bush popped in to see him and have a few drinks. This little pub is truly something special.”The Jolly Farmers in central Oxford is one of the most prominent LGBTQ+ pubs in the city.Although Bush wasn’t pictured, photos were shared online of McKellen posing with pub staff and Bishop pulling a pint.

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Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is set to star on ITV's DNA Journey to uncover details of their ancestry which will air later this year.

Singer Kimberley Walsh appeared on ITV This Morning on Monday following her elimination from The Masked Dancer over the weekend, when she was revealed as the character of Odd Socks. The mum of three joined hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary to talk about her time on the show and revealed the reason why she chose to take part in the Saturday night programme.

Odd Socks is the second character to be unveiled on The Masked Dancer 2022, following Sea Slug's elimination. After panellists Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall, Peter Crouch and guest panellist John Bishop, deliberated – they decided to boot Odd Socks, unmasking the character as Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh. As host Joel Dommett revealed there had been a Girls Aloud nod in every single clue package, Kimberley, 40, said: “I did this for my kids, they love this show.They have no idea." She continued: "I had to pick Odd Socks, I’m a mum of three boys, that’s my life.” Fans were quick to comment as one person wrote: "OMG Kimberley Walsh! Never had guessed that! Thought it was a soap star! #MaskedDancerUK #MaskedDancer #GirlsAloud".

The Masked Dancer's Sea Slug has been unveiled as none other than Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis. In the semi-final show, the panel, which consists of Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall, Peter Crouch and guest panellist John Bishop, put their heads together to try and figure out who was behind the mask.

K.J. Yossman Ian McKellen, two-time Oscar nominee, Tony award-winner and recipient of a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, is set to appear in a pantomime production of “Mother Goose” this winter. McKellen announced the news on Monday morning in central London by emerging from a giant gold egg alongside comedian John Bishop, who will also be starring in the production. Former “Great British Baking Show” host Mel Giedroyc (pictured above, holding McKellen’s hand) will also appear. McKellen will play the title role of Mother Goose (also known as “Ma”) while Bishop will play Mother Goose’s husband Vic (“Pa”). As the show opens, the avian couple are running an animal sanctuary inside an abandoned department store.

Kevin Bridges has opened up about his mental health battle and admits he even once considered quitting stand up.

In an unlikely turn of events, TikTok sensation Nathan Evans has teamed up with Doctor Who to release a sea shanty for an upcoming episode.

A comedian said he felt let down by Will Smith’s Oscars attack after it overshadowed the three awards won by Coda.

Comedian-turned-actor John Bishop has revealed that he couldn't 'stop the tears' after he split from his wife, Melanie after he realised that she might meet another man.

Jodie Whittaker is about to hit our screens for her final tme as the Doctor – and although the upcoming series is still shrouded in mystery, there’s plenty out there to whet any Whovian’s appetite.The 13th season of the sci-fi reboot will be missing Bradley Walsh (Graham O’Brien) and Tosin Cole (Ryan Sinclair), but it sees the return of Mandip Gill as Yasmin ‘Yaz’ Khan.

Jodie Whittaker takes aim in the first trailer for season 13 of Doctor Who.

Fans of “Doctor Who” now have their a glimpse at the upcoming 13th season, currently in production with plans to debut later this year.

Doctor Who fans received a treat today at Comic-Con@Home, as a panel presentation on the show was accompanied by the release of the Season 13 trailer.

John Bishop has taken to Twitter to share some very upsetting news with his fans. The comedian candidly spoke of his heartbreak following the death of his family's beloved bull terrier, Bilko.Alongside two photos, father-of-three John wrote: "We were lucky enough to have Bilko with us for almost 14 years.

Holly Willoughby, David Walliams and John Bishop have moved to join The Masked Dancer judging panel ahead of new series. The Masked Dancer will return on Saturday night with comedian Mo Gilligan back on the panel, as he judges alongside talk show host Jonathan Ross and former Big Brother host Davina McCall.

The Great British Bake Off returned for another celebrity special as Nadine Coyle, John Bishop, Anneka Rice and Ade Adepitan all took part in the Stand Up To Cancer special. Bake Off viewers and Girls Aloud fans were moved when singer Nadine Coyle appeared to reference her bandmate Sarah Harding’s battle with cancer.

Nadine Coyle pronounce “flour” on last night’s episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off. Coyle took part in the final episode of the special series, which raises money for Stand Up for Cancer, on Tuesday 6 April.

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer came to its conclusion tonight (April 6) with one final episode of celebrity baking triumphs and disasters unfolding in the tent in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. The final episode featured comedian and new Doctor Who companion John Bishop, Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle, TV presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Anneka Rice and wheelchair basketball player-turned-presenter Ade Adepitan.

direct to your inboxThe Great British Bake Off is set to bring some more sweet, cake-based goodness into our lives again.The hit Channel 4 show returns to screens tonight with a bit of twist as it will be celebrities entering the tent instead of amateur bakers.

Dizzee Rascal, Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley, KSI, James McAvoy and more have all signed up for this year’s Celebrity Bake Off.The five-episode special, in aid of the Stand Up To Cancer charity, will air on Channel 4 this spring.Also entering the tent will be Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall, actor John Bishop, comedians David Baddiel and Tom Allen, and NME Awards 2020 host Katherine Ryan among others.Other musicians involved include Anne-Marie, Girls Aloud’s Nadine Coyle and Alexandra Burke.See the full

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is back for 2021 – and this year’s edition sees an all-star line-up of celebrities. Among the 20 stars hoping to impress with their baking skills are Scottish actor James McAvoy, Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall and comedian John Bishop.

British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled an impressive line-up for the celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off, which is made to support Stand Up To Cancer fundraising efforts.

EXCLUSIVE: John Bishop, the British comedian and soon-to-be star of Doctor Who, is shuttering his production outfit Lola Entertainment after nine years.

Instagram as he listed his symptoms for fans. Read more: John Bishop explains why he got his ear pierced for the first time aged 52“This came through on Christmas Day,” wrote Bishop.

John Bishop, the UK comedian and TV personality, says he and his wife have tested positive for Covid-19 and have been “flattened by the virus”.

John Bishop shared a surprising statement with his fans on Twitter on Thursday.

Olly Murs has said reuniting with so many friends for Soccer Aid has made him feel like “kids being let out to go to the park together”.