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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hit 90s comedy show tours to theatres in Bath and Bristol
EXTRA dates have been added to the upcoming UK tour of An Evening with The Fast Show. The popular show will now include performances in Bath and Bristol due to high demand. The Bath Forum will host the show on November 14, followed by a performance at the Bristol Hippodrome on November 29. The tour will feature original co-creators Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse, alongside Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams. Tickets are available at website. Following the success of The Fast Show's 30th anniversary shows in 2024, the show, described as 'the defining comedy sketch show of the nineties' by The Independent, is bringing back its popular characters and sketches. This celebratory UK tour will provide a real behind-the-scenes insight into some of the cast's 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. This will be interspersed with performances of some of their best-loved sketches, monologues and songs, with on-screen inserts and a moment to remember their former collaborator, the late, great Caroline Aherne. Fans will be thrilled to see the return of many of their favourite characters, including: Ted and Ralph, Jesse, Swiss Toni, Does My Bum Look Big In This?, Dave Angel, Jazz Club, The Suit You Tailors, Ron Manager, The Mad Painter, Rowley Birkin, Bob Fleming, Competitive Dad, Professor Denzil Dexter, and The Girl Who Boys Can't Hear. Charlie Higson said: 'Please can you all stop buying tickets, or I'm going to be doing this for the rest of my life.' Paul Whitehouse said: 'What initially started as a number of shows last year, has now turned into an even bigger tour across the UK. I'm delighted that we're adding even more shows and we are thrilled with the response.' The Fast Show first aired on BBC2 on 27 September 1994 and became one of the nation's best-loved comedy shows
Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Noel Edmonds is back — and it's pure Alan Partridge meets David Brent
Aah, Noel Edmonds, Noel Edmonds. Have you not all missed our cosmic pixie who once asked a man if he thought his cancer was caused by his 'negative attitude' and whose pet name for his genitals is 'Mr Happy and the Twins'? No? Fair enough; me neither. But I'll say this about Mr Light Entertainment, a man who believes you can 'ask' the universe for things, like a heavenly Evri parcel service. His comeback TV show is extraordinary. But possibly not in the way he intended. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure confirms that Edmonds is essentially David Brent and Alan Partridge melded into the one body, with a dash of Colin Hunt from The Fast Show. He works very hard at being 'a character'. He is like a sun-kissed lion with blond highlights who is enormously pleased with himself. But who very much wants to be liked.
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Two Doors Down star reveals awkward encounter with member of Royal Family after she mocked them
She wasn't sure how the Royal would react to her joke ROYAL RIDICULE Two Doors Down star reveals awkward encounter with member of Royal Family after she mocked them Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO Doors Down star Arabella Weir has revealed she risked upsetting Princess Anne by making fun of her lack of qualifications. The actress was presented with an MBE by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace last year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Two Doors Down star Arabella Weir poked fun at Princess Anne when presented with her MBE Credit: PA 2 She is best known for playing Beth Baird in the hit BBC comedy Credit: Handout After being told by a friend to make the princess laugh when receiving the honour, Weir poked fun at the royal's academic performance. When Princess Anne confessed she wasn't very good at school, Weir jokingly replied: "We all know that." Princess Anne famously never went to university and left school with a handful of O-levels and two A-levels. Weir, who plays Beth Baird in Two Doors Down, said she was relieved when the Royal laughed after her quip. Speaking on presenter Lewis Nicholls' YouTube channel, she said: "I'm not a royalist or anything but I was quite nervous before it. "My friend who went with me and my two children to the palace said to me 'Just make her laugh' and I did. "Princess Anne said to me 'I know who you are but why are you getting this?' "I said 'Oh I think it's because I make people laugh'. "She said 'When did you first realise you were funny?' and I said 'At school because I wasn't very academic.' "She said 'Neither was I,' and I went 'We all know that,' because famously she didn't do well. Two Doors Down star looks worlds away in unrecognisable BBC newsreader role "As it came out of my mouth I thought 'Is that something you're not supposed to say to royalty,' but she laughed. She was jolly nice." Weir, 67, received her MBE for service to acting and charity work. She made her name in The Fast Show alongside co-stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and John Thomson. She has played Beth in Two Doors Down since 2016 and is set to reunite with the cast for a Christmas special this year. Princess Anne was taught at home in a small class before going to Benenden School in Kent at the age of 13, the first sovereign's daughter to attend boarding school. She left five years later, with six O-levels and two A-levels and instead of going to university she entered the public life of the Royal Family. Since then she has come to be regarded as the busiest and most hard-working of all the Royals and is well-known for her no-nonsense approach. In a documentary to mark her 70th birthday in 2020, she said: "So many of my contemporaries, when asked why they were going to university, would say, 'Well basically because that's what you do.' "And I remember thinking really that doesn't sound like a very good reason to go university, so I thought I would skip that."
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Paul Whitehouse spotted having 'best night out' in Cardiff
Paul Whitehouse spotted having 'best night out' in Cardiff The comedian was celebrating his birthday at a city restaurant Paul Whitehouse said he had a great night out in Cardiff (Image: Giovanni's in the bay ) Popular comedian Paul Whitehouse celebrated his birthday in a Cardiff restaurant. Paul, known for The Fast Show and his friendship with Bob Mortimer on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, is in Wales performing in the musical Only Fools and Horses: The Musical. He is playing Grandad in the show at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, and to celebrate his birthday enjoyed a night out at Italian restaurant Giovanni's in the bay, with his fellow castmates. The restaurant even created him a "lovely jubbly" birthday board in homage to the hit TV show. Speaking about the night, Paul said: "We've been on the road for months and this is the best night we've had by a million miles." General manager of Giovanni's in the bay, Bleddyn, said: "It was a show in itself. Paul and the cast were absolutely amazing." Paul is not the only celebrity who has visited Cardiff recently. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Jack Dee was helped out by South Wales Police Service in Cardiff city centre. Article continues below The a stand-up comedian and TV presenter posed for photos with officers where he looked unrecognisable. Posting a selfie of Jack, where he is wrapped up in a hat and scarf and not the most recognisable, with PCSOs, the caption read: "Comedian Jack Dee was a little lost in #Cardiff city centre. Luckily our friendly city centre PCSOs Deb and Lynda were on patrol and happy to give directions." You can read more, here. Jack is best known for the sitcom Lead Balloon, which he wrote and starred in, and he's also gained fans hosting long-running Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. He recently took part in the 2024 series of Taskmaster where he finished second. Earlier in 2025, shoppers cross Wales had a few surprises in January after two Hollywood actors were spotted shopping in different parts of Wales. BAFTA-winning Irish actor Barry Keoghan was recognised by fans while shopping in Merthyr Tydfil, while Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton was seen further west in Aberaeron. Article continues below Taron, who was born in Merseyside but grew up in Wales, popped into The Moody Cow Welsh Kitchen & Farm Shop and took a selfie with a member of staff who recognised him. Barry was reportedly spotted shopping in Sports Direct in Merthyr Tydfil. You can read more, here.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
HBO announces casting for Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid in upcoming Harry Potter series
HBO has officially confirmed the first batch of actors for its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Among the newly announced cast members are John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. These actors were previously reported to be in talks for the roles, but their casting has now been officially confirmed. Additionally, Luke Thallon, known for his work in Leopoldstadt, has joined the series in the recurring role of Quirinus Quirrell. Paul Whitehouse, famous for The Fast Show, will appear as Argus Filch in a recurring capacity. Francesca Gardiner, the showrunner and executive producer, alongside director and executive producer Mark Mylod, expressed excitement about the talented cast, saying, "We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon, and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell, and Filch. We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life." While the main roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione have yet to be cast, HBO launched an open casting call last fall, receiving over 30,000 submissions for the coveted parts. The series is expected to begin filming this summer. Described as a "faithful adaptation" of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series, the show will explore every aspect of the wizarding world. Each season will introduce Harry Potter's magical adventures to both new and existing fans. The series is written and executive produced by Gardiner, with Mylod directing several episodes. The project is a collaboration between HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television, with Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman serving as executive producers.
