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David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

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Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Mis show due to health issues

Matt Lucas had to pull out of ‘Les Misérables’ mid-performance after suffering health issues on stage when his voice "deserted" him.

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Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it?

IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan

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Matt Lucas gives update on Little Britain’s future after being quizzed about revival

The controversial sketch show has received new interest thanks to TikTok

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Matt Lucas Apologises After Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out ‘Bullying’ In Instagram Video

"I was mortified."

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“Mortified” Comedian Apologizes To Millie Bobby Brown After She Slams Him For “Mommy Makeover” Jab

"He has always struck me as a nasty man" The post “Mortified” Comedian Apologizes To Millie Bobby Brown After She Slams Him For “Mommy Makeover” Jab first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Matt Lucas says sorry to Millie Bobby Brown over Little Britain joke

Matt Lucas has apologised to Millie Bobby Brown for saying she looked like his 'Little Britain' comedy character Vicky Pollard.

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Matt Lucas apologises to Millie Bobby Brown after Little Britain character comparison

‘I would not have posted it if I had thought it would have upset you,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

Millie Bobby Brown hits out at media 'bullying' about her appearance

Celebrities rally to support Stranger Things star after she posts video on Instagram calling out disparaging media commentary about her appearance

Evening Standard

Comedian Matt Lucas issues apology to actress Millie Bobby Brown

The apology came in response to a post by Brown saying coverage of her changing appearance had amounted to bullying.

Evening Standard

Married at First Sight shows the classist 2000s insult ‘chav’ hasn’t left Britain’s cultural conversation

The latest series of Channel 4’s reality dating show Married at First Sight UK has sparked widespread criticism for normalising harmful behaviour. The charities Women’s Aid and Refuge have publicly condemned the show’s inclusion of a male participant with a history of domestic abuse accusations.

The Conversation

Are Gen Z wrong to romanticise working class culture on TikTok?

The app is packed with trendy young types sinking pints at Wetherspoons, chomping down on fry ups and calling themselves 'charvas' — is this cosplaying offensive, or the ushering in of a new age? Maddy Mussen investigates

Evening Standard

I loathe Little Britain, but it shouldn’t be censored – let it fade away for being unfunny

Its relentless fat jokes and female grotesques were dated even when they were first broadcast

The Guardian - UK

Matt Lucas signs children's book deal following in pal David Walliams' footsteps

Matt Lucas will publish two children's books, with the first due out in October. It follows the success of his comedy partner, David Walliams, whose kids' books have netted £100million

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GMB hit with Ofcom complaints after Richard Madeley slammed 'childish' protester

Good Morning Britain has been hit with a number of Ofcom complaints after host Richard Madeley grilled protester Miranda Whelehan in a heated interview

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Woman in hysterics after Primark dress leaves her like 'Vicky Pollard in court'

Stephenie Violet shared the 'terrible' outfit in a video on TikTok as part of the budget retailer's spring/summer collection, but fans were left in stitches at the state of one particular item of clothing

Daily Mirror

Richard Madeley compares 'childish' oil protester to Vicky Pollard in heated GMB debate

Good Morning Britain hosts Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh invited protester Miranda Whelehan onto Monday's show to argue her case for blocking oil tankers over the weekend

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