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Among the floral tributes and well-wishes shared to mourn the tragic passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II, an unlikely figure has emerged as a symbol to mark the monarch’s life. As people across the world reflect on the Queen’s best moments as Britain’s longest serving monarch, many have remembered the sketch she took part in with Paddington Bear to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.

Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) is pushing forward with Christmas Karma, a contemporary Bollywood musical set in London and inspired by Charles Dickens’ seminal A Christmas Carol, with Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) signed on to lead an ensemble cast. 

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has reportedly been spotted on a celebrity dating app following his divorce.The star, 60, is said to have set up a profile on the VIP matchmaking service Raya, which connects A-listers looking for love.The invite-only dating app costs its famous members £20 per month, with the actor said to have used his verified Instagram page, which has 177,000 followers, to get access. In 2023, Hugh called it quits on his marriage to wife Lulu Evans, 55, after 25 years.The pair tied the knot in 1998 and renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas five years ago. However, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed last September that they had gone their separate ways.

“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a

Queen Camilla was seen chatting to Tom Hiddleston and Sir Lenny Henry at star-studded Buckingham Palace event to celebrate the final of a prestigious children’s writing competition, the BBC’s 500 Words.The wife of King Charles, who is currently battling an undisclosed type of cancer, looked lovely in a navy blue dress with appliqué detailing on the front, to which she had also pinned a brooch. Camilla, 76, was in great spirits as she greeted the celebrity guests at the event, including actor Tom Hiddleston, who briefly dated Taylor Swift in 2016, comedian and actor, Sir Lenny Henry, and Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville.

K.J. Yossman Steven Moffat began working on his new limited series “Douglas Is Cancelled” in 2018, before most people — Moffat included — had even heard of the term “cancel culture.” It was only later he realized his story — about a distinguished news anchor whose life is turned upside down when an unguarded comment goes viral — exemplified it.

Downton Abbey will reportedly make a return to TV screens, eight years and two movies since its last series.The beloved period drama aired its final episode on Christmas Day 2015, and was then followed by two movie spin-offs in 2019 and 2022.The show, which was previously filmed at the lavish Highclere Castle in Hampshire, followed the aristocratic Crawley family, and their servants, throughout the societal changes and world events of the 1910s and 20s.The final episode saw Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) finally tie the knot with Bertie (Harry Hadden-Patton), after she had been rather unlucky in love across the previous six seasons. Revealing the news of the show's upcoming return, a source told the Daily Mail: "Filming has been going on for a few weeks now, it is all very, very secret.There are people working on it who have never seen secrecy like it.

Known for his work with The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside Julian Barratt and as a co-presenter of “The Great British Bake Off,” Noel Fielding might still be something of a cult figure in the U.S.; he’s quite the name in comedy in the U.K. Today at Winter TCA (Television Critics Association), Apple unveiled a first look at his new upcoming comedy-adventure series, “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” starring Fielding in the titular role as the legendary British highwayman.

British writer and showrunner Steven Moffat believes the UK needs its own version of The West Wing, and he’s prepared to write it.

The adorable story of Paddington Bear has managed to capture the hearts of both the nation and even our late Queen. But the high-profile cast behind the successful film series has dealt with their share of sorrow. Paddington, our most loved marmalade-obsessed bear, has been a beloved figure for many years, and recently charmed audiences in the cinema with his own movie series, featuring an all-star cast.

K.J. Yossman “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Karen Gillan is set to star alongside “Downton Abbey’s” Hugh Bonneville in a new dramedy from Steven Moffat about cancel culture, Variety can reveal.

Paddington in Peru, the third film featuring the beloved bear, has received an official UK release date of November 8, 2024.READ MORE: ‘Paddington 2’ – Film ReviewThe film recently completed filming, with on-set locations including London, Colombia and Peru itself. US audiences will have to wait longer than those in Britain to see it, however, with the American release date set at January 17, 2025.The film will be directed by Dougal Wilson, in his directorial debut.

Paddington in Peru will hit U.S. cinemas on Jan. 17, 2025 MLK Weekend, but will debut in the UK about two months prior on Nov. 8, 2024.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Paddington in Peru,” the third adventure about the lovable bear with a fondness for marmalade, will make its way to theaters during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in 2025. The movie is set to release on Jan.

“Downton Abbey” actor Hugh Bonneville and his wife, Lucinda “Lulu” Williams, are separating after 25 years of marriage. A spokesperson for the actor confirmed the news to The Sun. The former couple first sparked split rumou

It’s a sad day for Hugh Bonneville as he has confirmed the end of his marriage.

Actor Hugh Bonneville, star of Downton Abbey, has split from his wife after 25 years.

Hugh Bonneville has split from his wife Lulu Williams after 25 years of marriage. Rumours of the split were sparked after Hugh, 59, was seen without his wedding ring, and wife, at the recent nuptials of his Downton Abbey co-star Michelle Dockery and husband Jasper Waller-Bridge. Hugh and Lulu, 55, tied the knot back in November 1998 and first met as teenagers before losing contact and later re-uniting in their 30s when Hugh's mother reintroduced the pair.

Hugh Bonneville has split from his wife of 25 years, it has been confirmed.The Downton Abbey actor, 59, was seen not wearing his wedding ring at the recent nuptials of Michelle Dockery, 41, and Jasper Waller-Bridge and without his partner. A week later, it's been revealed that he and wife Lulu, 55, had gone their separate ways.The split was confirmed to The Sun by a spokesperson for Hugh, who lived with his wife in West Sussex, on Friday. A source told the newspaper: “It’s a shame as locally they were known to be a very sociable couple.

Downton Abbey and The Gentlemen star Michelle Dockery has tied the knot with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s brother.

Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery has tied the knot with Jasper Waller-Bridge, seven years after the death of her fiancé John Dineen. Michelle, 41, wed Jasper, 35, who is the younger brother of Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in a stunning ceremony in London on Saturday 23 September, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. The newlyweds were photographed leaving a church in the capital after exchanging vows, with Michelle, who played Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey, sporting a chic satin gown while Jasper looked dapper in a traditional three-piece navy blue suit.

Naman Ramachandran Bradley Quirk, who has had previous stints with Brightstar and Altitude, is joining the Netflix U.K. film team, Variety has confirmed. Quirk joins as manager, U.K.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler and Emily Mortimer are in talks to join the cast of “Paddington in Peru,” the third opus of the beloved bear’s adventures. Set to start filming on July, the third installment film will also star Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin. Ben Whishaw and Imelda Staunton will also be back as the voices of Paddington and Aunt Lucy, respectively. Filming locations will include the UK, Peru and Colombia. The movie will mark the feature film directorial debut of Dougal Wilson, and reteams Studiocanal with Heyday Films following their collaboration on the first two films of the Paddington franchise. Studiocanal is fully financing and will distribute in the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand as well as through partners in China and Japan. Sony Pictures will distribute in the USA, Canada and other key international territories including Latin America.

Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler, and Emily Mortimer are all in talks to star in the long-awaited movie threequel Paddington In Peru. The quartet will join series favorites Ben Whishaw and Hugh Bonneville, who are set to return.

Charlie Jones is all grown up 13 years on from his role on EastEnders as Ben Mitchell. Charlie, 26, took on the role of 10 year old Ben in 2006 and went on to be a regular face on the BBC soap for four years, featuring on nearly 300 episodes in total. Charlie’s not the only star to have played Charlie though; six actors have portrayed EastEnders icon Phil Mitchell and Kathy Beale’s son over the years.

Prince Edward revealed that members of The Firm were “very nervous” that Miss Piggy might gatecrash the royal box during the Coronation Concert. The musical extravaganza, staged at Windsor Castle on Sunday to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation, saw pop stars including Lionel Richie and Katy Perry entertain a crowd of 20,000 spectators, with millions more watching on TV around the world. And just before host Hugh Bonneville introduced the final act of the star-studded event, Take That, Kermit the Frog appeared in the royal box waving a Union flag in front of a grinning Edward.

While the newly-crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla might have seemed slightly puzzled by Miss Piggy and Kermit The Frog's appearance on stage during the Coronation concert, Princess Charlotte and Prince George were over the moon by their arrival.

Tom Cruise has paid the ultimate tribute to the King, telling him: “You can be my wingman any time”, as a host of stars celebrated the coronation. Lionel Richie brought the house down as the royal family took to their feet – including Charles and Queen Camilla – and danced to his 80s hit All Night Long during the musical extravaganza at Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales gave the most passionate tribute of the night, telling his father before 20,000 spectators gathered in the grounds of Windsor: “Pa, we are all so proud of you.

Tom Cruise took part in a dramatic tribute dedicated to King Charles at his Coronation Concert tonight and was joined by other famous faces including Pierce Brosnan. As the newly crowned king eagerly watched from the stands the A-list stars paid a touching tribute to the monarch. In a pre-recorded segment, the tribute began with Pierce saying: "Did you know His Majesty was the longest serving Prince of Wales for over 64 years?"He went on: "During that time the king has developed a host of action-man skills.

Mike McCahill Guest Contributor Ahead of the “Coronation Concert” – aired on the BBC on Sunday as the climax of the weekend’s royal celebrations – all the talk was of who wasn’t going to perform. Multiple A-listers (Adele, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles et al.) were reported to have declined official invitations, and their wariness around hitching their brands to what often feels like Britain’s longest-running soap opera, currently scattering followers after a succession of unsavory plotlines, now seems understandable. Tonight, as we were confronted with the concert’s arbitrarily assembled ensemble, it’s clear we were probably only a few refusals away from witnessing the Duke of York bashing a tray with a spoon.

Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle featured an array of celebrities, including Top Gun star Tom Cruise, who paid a special tribute to the King.  The actor’s heartfelt message was delivered from the cockpit of his Top Gun Warbird plane, saying: "Pilot to pilot. Your Majesty, you can be my wingman any time," before saluting and flying off.