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Al Murray backs stem cell register campaign following death of young nephew

The comedian, best known for his Pub Landlord persona, lost his nephew Finley in 2021.

Evening Standard

Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions

We explore what the dispute could mean for satire.

Creative Bloq

Spitting Image comics decry lawsuit over depiction of Paddington Bear

Al Murray and Matt Forde say action over portrayal as foul-mouthed drug addict is attack on freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK

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Emmanuel Sonubi on his near-death experience on stage: ‘I just felt like something was wrong’

INTERVIEW: The comedian and ‘Live at the Apollo’ star speaks to Louis Chilton about suffering heart failure while on stage in 2019, growing up as the youngest of six siblings, and taking inspiration from Al Murray

The Independent UK

YouTube best place for Spitting Image amid Kimmel show suspension – Al Murray

The comedy puppet show is making a return and promises skits featuring Donald Trump, Sir Keir Starmer and the King.

Evening Standard

"I'm not as humourless as my music!" Steven Wilson announces comedians as support acts for upcoming London Palladium shows

Stewart Lee, Al Murray, Clinton Baptiste and Frank Skinner will all support Steven Wilson on different nights

Louder

Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

The 65-year-old comedian died on Tuesday morning following a heart attack.

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Al Murray and James Holland ride through London on Second World War-era ‘tank’

The podcast co-hosts travelled from Westminster to the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Al Murray has Pub Landlord costume stolen in car break-in

Murray first debuted as the character in his burgundy blazer and striped blue tie in the Nineties

The Independent UK

Al Murray on his new show about the British Empire: 'In the culture war I'm a conscientious objector'

The comedian on unpicking the myths around Empire, the issue of reparations, and running against Nigel Farage as the Pub Landlord

Evening Standard

TV tonight: a remarkable story about abducted Ukrainian children

A staggering account of the families who travelled to Russia to find their loved ones. Plus: the return of MasterChef: The Professionals. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Rock Follies; The Crown Jewels – review

The wit and sharpness of the 70s TV series about a pioneering all-female band is partially captured in a spirited stage adaptation. As for Simon Nye’s new regal romp, the more off-script the better

The Guardian - UK

The Crown Jewels review – the cream of British comedy can’t find a funny line between them

The likes of Al Murray, Neil Morrissey and Mel Giedroyc can’t rescue Simon Nye’s woefully tedious show about the real-life heist of King Charles II’s crown jewels

The Guardian - UK

The Crown Jewels review: Royal comedy is lacklustre, but Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc still sparkle

Comedy about a real-life attempt to steal the crown jewels from Charles II is somehow tame, obvious and baffling at the same time

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The Crown Jewels at the Garrick Theatre review: Restoration comedy is a right royal mess

The source material about a 17th century plot to steal the Crown Jewels is golden. This show is not

Wales Online

More holidaymakers looking for group getaways

Majorca and Tenerife are the top destinations

Evening Standard

West End theatre show tickets on sale for £25

The sale includes famous productions, such as The Mousetrap and newly adapted productions including a revival of Guys & Dolls

Evening Standard

First images released of Al Murray as King Charles II in new West End show

The pub landlord stars alongside Mel Giedroyc and Neil Morrissey in new comic caper The Crown Jewels at the Garrick Theatre

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Liverpool Echo

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid taken aback by 'something different' about Al Murray

The comic appeared on the ITV news show with a new look

Nottingham Post

Pub Landlord Al Murray stuns Susanna Reid with 'new look' on Good Morning Britain

Funnyman left Susanna and Richard wondering what had changed as he discussed the Spitting Image stage show

The Independent UK

Spitting Image musical coming to West End with puppets of Meghan Markle, Tom Cruise and King Charles

Puppet versions of some of the country’s most familiar faces will take to the stage

Daily Mirror

Al Murray on war games, Putin and how to solve a problem like Suella Braverman

The Pub Landlord turned history buff Al Murray says the war in Ukraine "is a direct product of WW2”

Glasgow Live

The famous faces who have graced Glasgow's legendary Admiral Bar down the years

Fans of the Admiral Bar were understandably heartbroken to learn their favourite howff is soon to close, but no matter what happens our memories of all those great nights out will stay with us forever.

The Independent UK

Research reveals a third of Brits didn’t know Churchill was prime minister during World War II

A study found 37 per cent of those surveyed have no idea when World War II took place

Daily Mirror

Over a third of Brits don't know when World War II took place - or what started it

Nine in ten Brits say they are 'clueless' when it comes to the historic conflict - with a third not knowing Sir Winston Churchill was the wartime Prime Minister

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