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Phoebe Waller-Bridge - "I knew that if we could capture even a thimble of what Andrew had in real life in this character then we'd have everyone screaming for more"

Fleabag creator feared for Andrew Scott after smokeshow

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge has told the Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that she feared her friend and co-star Andrew Scott would be "eaten alive by the public" after his smouldering performance as The Priest in the hit comedy.

Television • 06 Dec 19

Phoebe Waller-Bridge begged Andrew Scott for Fleabag

Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has admitted that she begged Andrew Scott to have a coffee with her so she could pitch him the role of the priest in her BBC show.

Television • 05 Dec 19

Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge heads off to Amazon

TV's hottest property Phoebe Waller-Bridge will create and produce new television content exclusively for Amazon Prime Video after signing an overall deal with Amazon Studios.

Television • 24 Sep 19

Phoebe Waller-Bridge with her three Emmys

Phoebe Waller-Bridge a big Emmy winner as GoT bows out

The Emmys said goodbye to Game of Thrones and ushered in a new TV queen as Phoebe Waller-Bridge took Los Angeles by storm with three award wins.

Emmys • 23 Sep 19

Game of Thrones gang say goodbye to the Emmys

The 2019 Emmy Awards in full

Here's a list of winners and losers at the 2019 Emmy awards. Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the big winner, but loads of others went home happy after television's big night out in Los Angeles.

Emmy Awards • 23 Sep 19

Pierce Brosnan - "I think it would be exhilarating, it would be exciting"

Pierce Brosnan says it's time for a woman to play 007

Navan native Pierce Brosnan has said it is time for a woman to play the 007 role in the James Bond franchise.

Movies • 09 Sep 19

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott enjoying a gin in Fleabag

Fleabag stars hand out free G&T to fans outside theatre

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott were filmed handing out cans of gin and tonic to Fleabag fans queuing outside the Wyndham Theatre in London's West End.

Fleabag • 08 Sep 19

Andrew Scott looking forward to Fleabag 3

Fleabag's hot priest actor Andrew Scott has said that he will be available for Fleabag series 3 in 15 years' time.

Television • 01 Sep 19

Waller-Bridge is writing a new film she plans to direct

Fleabag and Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed that she is writing a feature film that she plans to direct and will likely end up starring in.

Movies • 15 Aug 19

Andrew Scott as the 'Hot Priest' in Fleabag

Scott says 'Hot Priest' title would have scared him

Dublin actor Andrew Scott has said that he would have felt intimidated when he took on the role of the priest in Fleabag, if the title was the "Hot Priest".

Television • 10 Jun 19

Waller-Bridge reveals why she wasn't in Killing Eve

Killing Eve writer and developer Phoebe Waller-Bridge has explained why she decided not to appear in the dark spy thriller.

Killing Eve • 02 Jun 19

Jodie Comer worried about playing a female assassin

Jodie Comer has revealed her concerns when she was first approached to play a female assassin in Killing Eve, saying she was worried about how "naked" she would have to be.

Television • 27 May 19

Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she wanted to be a boy

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed she "desperately" wanted to be a boy when she was growing up.

Television • 19 May 19

(L-R) Léa Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Lashana Lynch at the launch at Ian Fleming's home GoldenEye in Montego Bay, Jamaica

James Bond cast and film details are revealed

The cast and film details for the upcoming 25th James Bond movie have been revealed at a launch event at late 007 author Ian Fleming's home GoldenEye in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Movies • 25 Apr 19

Andrew Scott and Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag - "It's been the most extraordinary thing and the reaction to it has been unbelievable"

Andrew Scott floored by Fleabag reaction

Andrew Scott has said that the interest in his role as The Priest in black comedy Fleabag has been "the most extraordinary thing", describing people's reaction to it as "unbelievable".

Television • 11 Apr 19

Comer says she struggled with weight and body image

Jodie Comer has revealed that she struggled with her weight and body image while growing up.

Television • 02 Apr 19

Watch: Killing Eve drops dramatic season two trailer

The trailer for the upcoming second season of the hit drama Killing Eve has been released and it looks like fans are in for a treat.

Television • 09 Mar 19

On the Run - Domhnall Gleeson and Merritt Wever

Romance for Domhnall Gleeson in new series

Domhnall Gleeson is set to star in a new romantic comedy thriller series called Run, which has been given the green light for a full series by cable giant HBO.

Television • 07 Mar 19

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, writer and star of Fleabag

Second season of Fleabag to be released in May

Hit series Fleabag will be returning to TV in May in a co-production between the BBC and Amazon.

Television • 14 Feb 19

Fiona Shaw and Kristin Scott Thomas joining Fleabag

Irish actress Fiona Shaw and Kristin Scott Thomas are joining the cast of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's critically-acclaimed BBC dramedy Fleabag.

Television • 24 Jan 19

Domhnall Gleeson - To play Irish self-help guru Billy Johnson

Gleeson goes on the Run with Killing Eve creator

Domhnall Gleeson is to team up with Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge for the pilot episode of a HBO comedy-thriller series called Run.

Television • 25 Sep 18

Andrew Scott - Praised from on high by Fleabag creator and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Andrew Scott joins BBC comedy Fleabag

Sherlock star Andrew Scott is to star opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the second season of her misanthropic BBC comedy Fleabag.

Television • 24 Aug 18

Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie and Will Tilston in Goodbye Christopher Robin

Goodbye Christopher Robin is handsomely shot but bland

Goodbye Christopher Robin brings to life the story of British author AA Milne and his most famous creation, Winnie-the-Pooh, in a handsomely shot but ultimately rather bland and stuffy biopic.

movie review • 29 Sep 17

Fleabag season two is confirmed - but it's so far away!

The BBC has confirmed that there will be a second season of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's highly acclaimed comedy Fleabag.

fleabag • 25 Aug 17

Who heads call for a female Doctor

Departing Doctor Peter Capaldi and former Doctor Who stars Billie Piper and Karen Gillan are among those who have called for the next Time Lord to be a woman.

Doctor Who • 16 Jul 17