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HISTORICAL FACTS: John lloyd - The Untold Story

‘We asked Billy Connolly to do 15 minutes. He said “I’ll do as long as I want”’: the sweary, shambolic all-nighter that became Comic Relief

Today it is a fundraising juggernaut, but when it was born 40 years ago this month, things were very different. Lenny Henry, Richard Curtis and more explain how they got the gang together for a good cause

The Guardian - UK

I hiked south Devon’s peaceful new walking trail – with the people who created it

The new circular trail spans 100 miles, taking in the River Dart, Dartmoor, the coastline, five estuaries and plenty of woodlands and country lanes. Emma Henderson heads to south Devon to stomp the first section

The Independent UK

Alan Davies on why QI might not have been a good idea for him

Game show’s panellist isn’t sure he should have committed to series

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Voices: Look away, Sir Keir! Labour’s bible has given its verdict on you

COMMENT: The New Statesman’s new editor is a critical friend of the prime minister – very critical, as it turns out, writes John Rentoul (a former deputy editor of the magazine)

The Independent UK

Jack Draper joins short list of British men to reach grand slam semi-finals

A look at the seven previous British men to reach the last four of one of tennis’ major events.

The Independent UK

‘It was originally Smartarses v Dunderheads’: how we made QI – by John Lloyd and Alan Davies

‘QI is about how extraordinary the world is. Learning that elephants are 22 million times the size of bees makes you realise you haven’t really been paying attention to anything’

The Guardian - UK

Spitting Image’s entire archive donated to Cambridge University Library

The free exhibition Spitting Image: A Controversial History opens at Cambridge University Library on September 30 and runs until February 17 2024.

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We owe it all to Mike Yarwood, say pioneer impressionist’s heirs

The 1970s star blazed the way for mass-audience satire in Britain. But is there an appetite for it now?

The Guardian - UK

Kate Middleton tells Roger Federer 'sit down' in awkward exchange at Wimbledon

Kate Middleton, also known as Princess of Wales, took her seat alongside Roger Federer in the Royal Box for Wimbledon in London for Elena Rybakina's win over Shelby Rogers

Daily Mirror

Who is commentating on Wimbledon 2023? Full line-up of BBC pundits, presenters and commentators

From Clare Balding to John McEnroe, a huge list of famous faces are involved in BBC coverage of Wimbledon 2023

Wales Online

‘I didn’t think it was annoying enough’: how Spitting Image made The Chicken Song

‘It’s a piss-take of Agadoo by Black Lace, one of those mindless summer hits. Someone said “Hold a chicken in the air” and I went “Stick a deckchair up your nose”. We finished it in four minutes’

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail issuing Blackadder stamps to mark 40 years since classic sitcom first aired

The set comprises 12 stamps featuring a range of designs from the show's four series

Wales Online

Beyond the giant: What the independence movement can learn from the life of Tom Nairn

WHERE to begin with Tom Nairn? There are three core texts: The Break-up Of Britain (1977), The Enchanted Glass (1988), and After Britain (2000).…

The National (Scotland)

Party’s over for Crossbreed fetish night as it closes for good

Crossbreed, a famed queer fetish night in east London, is permanently closing according to its Instagram page. Late last night a post by founder Alex Warren thanked “everyone who worked with us and everyone who danced” and said tickets would be refunded. Crossbreed’s Instagram page has since been deleted.

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TV’s lost its courage, says Spitting Image maestro after cancellation

Satirical puppet show Spitting Image has been cancelled after two years on BritBox but John Lloyd, the man who originally produced the series back in the Eighties, is not surprised.

Wales Online

Entire Welsh slate village sold to London real estate company

The deal for Aberllefenni in Gwynedd has now been secured - with the village's 16 properties snapped up

Liverpool Echo

Drug dealer ferried cannabis to car park and used proceeds to fund his drug habit

Court hears how John Lloyd had found himself in a 'black hole'

The Guardian - UK

So long, Sue: Wimbledon will deeply miss Barker’s iconic warmth and skill

Wimbledon coverage will never be the same without Sue Barker, the admired broadcaster that felt like chatting to your mum

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New boards please: Wimbledon to drop Mrs and Miss on women’s honour roll

The men’s honour roll at the grand slam has never featured titles, while Chris Evert’s 1981 victory sees her listed as Mrs. J.M. Lloyd

Wales Online

Dining table made in Wales set to be sold for £15,000

You could be hosting a very expensive dinner party – and that's just the table

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