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Russell Martin will be preparing his Swansea City side for the season ahead as training begins again this week. The club will be aiming to compete for a play-off place this Championship campaign after a transitional year under the ex-MK Dons boss.

Martine McCutcheon has revealed that her past Diet Coke addiction left mums “disgusted” and she felt judged after she would show up to the school gates with a can in hand. The 46 year old made the confession about her soft drink craving as she spoke on Rob Brydon's Brydon & podcast, recalling that she would consume up to “eight” cans a day, first in the morning and lastly before bed, as she got a kick out of the buzz. Martine remembered that other mums didn’t get the appeal of her habit when they saw her arriving at school holding a Diet Coke as she waited to pick up her seven year old son Rafferty.The former Eastenders star said: “I don’t really drink tea or coffee so the caffeine in it was my thing.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAnimated movie “The Amazing Maurice,” based on a Terry Pratchett novel and featuring a voice cast led by Hugh Laurie and Emilia Clarke, has sold to multiple major territories. Global Screen will present the film as a market premiere at Cannes.Territories where the movie has been picked up include Italy (Lucky Red), Spain (Flins y Piniculas), Scandinavia (Selmer Media), Portugal (NOS Lusomundo), Israel (Red Cape Distribution), Middle East (Selim Ramia & Co.), Australia and New Zealand (Icon Film Distribution), CIS and Baltics (Volgafilm), Poland (Kino Swiat), Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria (Prorom Media), former Yugoslavia (Investacommerce), Taiwan (Swallow Wings) and Vietnam (Blue Lantern).

K.J. Yossman Julia Donaldson’s “Romeo and Juliet”-inspired story “The Smeds and The Smoos” is set to be adapted for a BBC Christmas special starring Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins (“The Shape of Water”), “Bridgerton’s” Adjoa Andoh and comedian Bill Bailey.Oscar-nominated production company, who have previously adapted nine of Donaldson’s children’s books for the BBC, will once again take the helm on the project, which will also be based on Axel Scheffler’s original illustrations, with Blue Zoo Animation Studio providing animation services.Donaldson and Scheffler are the duo behind iconic children’s stories including “The Gruffalo.”Daniel Snaddon (“The Snail and the Whale”) and Samantha Cutler will direct based on a screenplay by Julia Smuts Louw.

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JUST IN: Elizabeth Taylor: Furious husband almost shot star over torrid affair"I remember knocking on the door and this lady came and I said 'Hello, can I have Richard Burton's autograph?' 'Oh, you're Dick Hopkins son aren't you?'"So I went down the passageway and heard this 'bzz' and there was Richard Burton, shaving with an electric razor, and he had a T-shirt on and blazing blue eyes. "Hopkins recalled Burton asking him if he spoke Welsh, to which he replied no, leaving the legend to declare: "Then you're not a true Welshman.

Dawn French delighted fans with a new selfie on Sunday, almost a week after she revealed she tested positive for coronavirus. The Vicar of Dibley actress, 64, revealed that despite still testing positive for COVID-19, she is feeling "springy".MORE: Dawn French reveals the cheeky comment she made when she met Prince Charles"Still with the [COVID-19] but cheerfully Springy as hell here…" she remarked alongside a stunning new selfie which was taken against a beautiful backdrop of primroses and daffodils.WATCH: Dawn French clarifies flippant Strictly Come Dancing remarkFans flocked to the comments section with one writing: "Hopefully soon you will be negative.

The Masked Singer has unveiled its latest mystery celeb, with Traffic Cone being unmasked. Of course, it was the great Aled Jones, with many fans having already rumbled his identity – including his good friend Russell Watson. Aled, who’s best known for singing Walking in the Air, was thrilled to take part in the show, asking: ‘When else would I sing Rick Astley and the Pina Colada song?’ When indeed?!None of the judges chose Aled as their final guess, instead opting for stars like Rob Brydon, but fans were absolutely convinced thanks to some giveaway clues.

The Masked Singer viewers have put their detective hats back on as they try and figure out who Traffic Cone is. The wacky ITV competition series returned in January, with a new group of celebrities singing their hearts out while hidden behind bizarre giant costumes.

The Masked Singer viewers have put their detective hats back on as they try and figure out who Traffic Cone is. The wacky ITV competition series returned in January, with a new group of celebrities singing their hearts out while hidden behind bizarre giant costumes.

Rick Edwards has been a staple of Channel 4 presenting since his E4 Music days in 2005.

January 27, 2022Cleese said: “Just heard about Barry Cryer. We worked together on the Frost Report, The 1948 Show, and Jokers Wild. “I never met a nicer, kinder, more cheerful man.

The Masked Singer UK. Appearing on The John Bishop Show alongside Oti Mabuse, the Welsh comedian and actor, 56, addressed the rumours that he is behind the Traffic Cone mask.

The Masked Singer viewers have put their detective hats back on as they try and figure out who Traffic Cone is. The wacky ITV competition series returned on Saturday (1 January), with a new group of celebrities singing their hearts out while hidden behind bizarre giant costumes.

Rob Brydon is probably best known for his portrayal of lovable Bryn West from hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey.

The CW’s adaptation of British panel show Would I Lie To You? has found its lineup.

BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, said she’d only return to acting if another special was on the cards following the 2019 Christmas edition.“We all want to know what Smithy said at the end,” Page told The Mirror.“It’s such a great job. You’re working with people who make you laugh all day long like Rob Brydon.

Netflix UK has revealed its full list of new releases for October 2021 – see every film and TV show landing on the streaming service below.Among the Netflix Originals arriving on the streaming platform next month include the US remake of the feature-length thriller The Guilty, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal.

Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones enjoyed a Gavin and Stacey reunion on stage as their characters Uncle Bryn and Nessa.The duo teamed up at CarFest, which is an annual family music and motoring festival held in Cheshire and Hampshire, England. Dressed as his beloved character Uncle Bryn, Rob introduced singer James Blunt on to stage to perform and the pair even sang his single Wisemen together.

The pandemic has been cruel to more than a few movie genres, but have any been so hampered by the current state of the world as the vacation comedy?Early on, it reminded us of what we couldn’t do, what we were postponing or canceling. It was an odd experience of wistfulness laced with bitterness watching people like Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon dine and drink their way through Greece.

Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon has been announced.The BBC episode, called Gaynor And Ray, follows a couple of 50-somethings as they embark on a trip from Cardiff to the Scottish Highlands for their honeymoon.It is co-written by Jones with her husband David Peet.

Gavin and Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon will reunite in a new one-off comedy filmed in the Scottish Highlands. The BBC One show, called 'Gaynor and Ray', will follow a couple from Cardiff, Wales, on their honeymoon to Scotland where they meet a variety of characters and situations.

Stars of the hugely popular BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey, Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon are said to be filming a new festive comedy special for the BBC set to air at Christmas.The show, titled Ray & Gaynor, is said to be a one-off comedy set in the Scottish Highlands.

David Walliams, 49, looked dapper in a grey tailored suit at the launch of The Parlour jazz and cabaret bar at The Ned in London.  The star studded event also saw the likes of Alan Carr, 44, and Tigerlily Taylor attend with a special performance from Rob Brydon on Friday.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, Sky Cinema’s “The Amazing Maurice” rounds out its voice cast; the BFI launches a U.S.

David Tennant Joins Sky’s ‘The Amazing Maurice’

Naman Ramachandran Olivia Colman (“The Crown”), Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”), Patricia Allison (“Sex Education”) and Rob Brydon (“The Trip” franchise) lead the voice cast of BBC animation special “Superworm.”Based on the book “Superworm,” written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the half-hour show will air over Christmas on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.The show follows Superworm, who is a hero always on hand to help out all the other animals and insects, whose latest challenge is

The BBC is once again turning to Oscar-nominated Magic Light Pictures for its latest animation special. The studio behind The Gruffalo will bring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book Superworm to life with a cast including Olivia Colman and Matt Smith.

Naman Ramachandran Working Title and Studiocanal romantic comedy “What’s Love Got To Do With It?,” directed by Shekhar Kapur (“Elizabeth”), has added to its cast.Joining the existing cast of Lily James (“Yesterday”), Shazad Latif (“Departure”) and Emma Thompson (“Last Christmas”) are British actors Rob Brydon (“The Trip to Greece”) and Asim Chaudhry (“Wonder Woman 1984”), Pakistan’s Sajal Ali (“Mom”) and veteran Indian actor Shabana Azmi (“Kaali Khuhi”).The film is based on an original script

Lily James Rom-Com Adds CastSajal Ali, Shabana Azmi, Rob Brydon and Asim Chaudhry have joined the cast of Working Title and Studiocanal’s romantic comedy What’s Love Got To Do With It? Shoot is now underway in London on the pic, which Deadline previously revealed would star Lily James, Shazad Latif and Emma Thompson. Jemima Khan wrote the screenplay and will produce, with Shekhar Kapur directing.

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

Ivor the Engine is staging a comeback, with a live action feature film serving as his vehicle of choice. The Locomotive of the Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited – or Ivor to his friends – is being backed by a host of celebrities hailing from his home country, Wales, including musician and radio host Cerys Matthews, comedian Rob Brydon and actor Rhys Ifans.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has picked up North American distribution rights to comedy feature Days of The Bagnold Summer, the directorial debut of The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterCast has rounded out on Roald & Beatrix, The Tail Of The Curious Mouse, a Sky original Christmas movie starring Dawn French as beloved author Beatrix Potter.Jessica Hynes (W1A), Rob Brydon (The Trip), Alison Steadman (Gavin and Stacey), Nina Sosanya (Brave New World), Bill Bailey (In The Long Run) and Nick Mohammed have all joined the project, which begins shooting today (August 24).Written by Abi Wilson, the film is inspired by the true story of when a

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