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Lenny Henry looks back at 40 years of Comic Relief

Comic Relief co-founder Lenny Henry reflected on the charity's 40th anniversary during Friday night's Red Nose Day.

Richard Curtis: "When he auditioned, he was much better than everybody else and I still fought against it"

Curtis recalls thinking Grant was 'too posh' for films

Director Richard Curtis has recalled how he "fought against" the casting of Hugh Grant in Four Weddings And A Funeral as he thought the actor was "too posh and too handsome" for his movies.

Four Weddings And A Funeral • 05 Dec 24

Dermot O'Leary is set to voice a character in Richard Curtis' new Christmas movie

The X Factor: O'Leary lands role in new Netflix movie

Former X Factor presenter, Dermot O'Leary, has landed a role in Netflix's new Richard Curtis movie, That Christmas.

Television • 18 Oct 24

Ed Sheeran - "It felt so good to create something my children would watch"

Ed Sheeran's Christmas song in new Richard Curtis film

Ed Sheeran has written and recorded a new original song for a new Christmas film from Love Actually writer-director Richard Curtis.

Music • 08 Aug 24

Love Actually reunion as Bill Nighy joins new comedy

British actor Bill Nighy is set to reunite with Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis in Netflix's latest festive film That Christmas.

Movies • 20 Mar 24

O'Carroll: Mrs Brown takes people's minds off problems

Mrs Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll reckons that the nostalgia of the show - which allows people to "have a laugh" away from troubles dominating the world - is part of its charm.

Television • 20 Dec 23

Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon in Love Actually

Love Actually is 20 years old - Where are the cast now?

To celebrate Love Actually arriving back on the big screen in honour of its 20th anniversary, we've taken a look at where the cast are now.

Movies • 25 Nov 23

Richard Curtis inspired by Al Pacino movie speech

Richard Curtis has said he was inspired by Al Pacino's locker room speech from his film Any Given Sunday for his new project as the world needs the "greatest half-time talk" to get back on track to achieve its goals on the environment and inequality.

Movie • 14 Sep 23

Rose Leslie and Kit Harington - "It's time for banks to listen and act"

Game of Thrones stars challenge banks on fossil fuels

Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie have brought their relationship back into the acting world for a campaign video that challenges banks on their ties with fossil fuel companies.

World • 18 Apr 23

Dawn French: "I'd like to die on stage"

Dawn French has said she would like to die "on stage" and be dragged "off to the side".

Dawn French • 29 Nov 22

The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later - A Diane Sawyer Special, will air on Wednesday 29 November on ABC in the US

Love Actually stars reunite for anniversary special

The stars of Love Actually will reunite for a 20th anniversary special on US network ABC, it has been announced.

Movies • 23 Nov 22

Atwood tops 'men's reading list' of books by women

Margaret Atwood's dystopian best-seller The Handmaid's Tale has landed the top spot on the "top 10 men's reading list" of books written by women following a public vote.

Handmaid's Tale • 10 Jun 22

Richard Curtis working on new version of Mr Bean

Mr Bean co-writer Richard Curtis is reportedly working on a new version of the comedy.

Television • 10 Jan 21

Give praise! Two Vicar of Dibley specials for Christmas

Dawn French will return as maverick Vicar Geraldine Grainger in three ten-minute Vicar of Dibley specials this Christmas on BBC television.

Television • 18 Nov 20

Richard Curtis doesn't mind if people don't like his movies

Curtis has 'respect' for people who dislike his films

The Love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and Funeral writer has said he has "a lot of respect for people who don't like my films," so long as they are trying to change things in their lives, rather than just criticising.

Movies • 07 Sep 20

Normal People's Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones are among the stars of RTÉ Does Comic Relief on Friday on RTÉ One from 8pm

Normal People fans promised RTÉ Does Comic Relief treat

Normal People fans are set for a treat on Friday night's RTÉ Does Comic Relief, according to Comic Relief's co-founder, writer-director Richard Curtis.

Comic Relief • 22 Jun 20

What's on? 22 top TV picks for Easter Sunday

From Beatle tunes to Tiger Woods, DWTS judge Loraine Barry to Dragons Den and some tasty films, there's loads to enjoy on TV this Easter Sunday . . .

Television • 12 Apr 20

Tom Holland and Samuel L Jackson in Spider-Man: Far from Home

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Spider-Man: Far from Home is the big, big movie this weekend. But if it's scares you want, then try Midsommar.

Movies • 06 Jul 19

Chance to win Yesterday soundtrack and Beatles goodies

To mark the release of the musical fantasy Yesterday in cinemas, we're giving you the chance to win the soundtrack and some Beatles goodies.

Music • 28 Jun 19

Himesh Patel and Lily James in Yesterday

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis team up this weekend for the musical fantasy Yesterday, and the Irish coming-of-age story Metal Heart is also on screens.

Movies • 01 Jul 19

Lily James and Himesh Patel in Yesterday

Lily James says new Beatles movie is all about love

Former Downton Abbey and Mamma Mia: Here we go Again star Lily James has said that new Beatles comedy fantasy Yesterday is all about love - just like the Fab Four themselves.

Movies • 26 Jun 19

Are these guys the Lennon & McCartney of film-making?

New Beatles-inspired comedy fantasy Yesterday is in cinemas soon and it sees an unlikely pairing behind the camera - Trainspotting director Danny Boyle and Love Actually and Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis.

Movies • 18 Jun 19

Ed Sheeran: in talks to star in new Beatles-related comedy from director Richard Curtis

Ed Sheeran to star in new Beatles-related film

Ed Sheeran is set to play a leading role in Richard Curtis's new fictional film about the Beatles.

Entertainment • 17 Apr 18

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The three young leads steal the show in this hugely enjoyable thriller about a group of boys who discover something precious-but-dangerous in a Rio rubbish dump

Movie Reviews • 07 Feb 15

Richard Curtis

Lenny Henry looks back at 40 years of Comic Relief

Curtis recalls thinking Grant was 'too posh' for films

The X Factor: O'Leary lands role in new Netflix movie

Ed Sheeran's Christmas song in new Richard Curtis film

Love Actually reunion as Bill Nighy joins new comedy

O'Carroll: Mrs Brown takes people's minds off problems

Love Actually is 20 years old - Where are the cast now?

Richard Curtis inspired by Al Pacino movie speech

Game of Thrones stars challenge banks on fossil fuels

Dawn French: "I'd like to die on stage"

Love Actually stars reunite for anniversary special

Atwood tops 'men's reading list' of books by women

Richard Curtis working on new version of Mr Bean

Give praise! Two Vicar of Dibley specials for Christmas

Curtis has 'respect' for people who dislike his films

Normal People fans promised RTÉ Does Comic Relief treat

What's on? 22 top TV picks for Easter Sunday

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Chance to win Yesterday soundtrack and Beatles goodies

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Lily James says new Beatles movie is all about love

Top 10 showbiz stories of the week

Are these guys the Lennon & McCartney of film-making?

Ed Sheeran to star in new Beatles-related film

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