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ITV axe beloved hit drama after just one series - as creator hits out at bosses
ITV have axed one of their most beloved dramas after just one series on the airwaves.Three Little Birds was a six-part limited series, created by Sir
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Sir Lenny Henry says his ITV series is one of ‘many black dramas’ getting axed
Sir Lenny Henry has said that there are a number of black dramas that won't get past one series and his series Three Little Birds is one that has fallen victim to the curse
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Pride of Britain's Lifetime Achievement and Fundraising Awards - how to nominate
Later this year The Mirror will celebrate the 25th Pride of Britain Awards - and we need your help finding the most worthy nominees for all eight of this year's categories
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Lorraine Kelly says it's 'impossible' for working-class kids to break into TV
ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly has revealed she was told she would 'never make it' in TV owing to her Glasgow accent as she slammed the lack of opportunities for people of working-class backgrounds. The star is set to pick up a special award at this weekend's BAFTAs
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Truth behind Dawn French and Comic Relief founder Lenny Henry's marriage split
Comedians Lenny Henry and Dawn French were one of the most famous couples in comedy before their shock split in 2010. Here's a look back at their relationship and why they parted ways...
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Inside Lenny Henry and Dawn French's 'tricky final year' before shock divorce
Top comedians Lenny Henry and Dawn French were married for 25 years before splitting. Sir Henry has now taken a step back from Comic Relief after missing his ex-wife on stage
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This is why Lenny Henry quit Comic Relief
IT'S HARD to imagine Comic Relief without Sir Lenny Henry.But sadly, all good things must come to an end and the Red Nose Day legend has quit the live
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The difference between Red Nose Day and Comic Relief explained
RED NOSE DAY is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK and it is back for another year.But some people often wonder if there is a difference
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Four in 10 blame their other half for a bad night's sleep
Research of 2,000 adults who share a bed with their partner revealed more than a quarter of couples don't go to bed at the same time.
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Here is where you can buy red noses 2024
RED Nose Day is back for another year, and with it comes lots of fun and fundraising.Every year Comic Relief introduces a new nose, and for 2024 there
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This is when Red Nose Day 2024 is happening - plus how to donate
EVERY year Comic Relief encourages us to wear silly red noses and have some fun, all while raising money for charity.The annual event alsoenlist
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What is the theme of Red Nose Day 2024?
COMIC Relief returns to our screens in March 2024 to raise money for those in need.The highlight of the annual event is Red Nose Day, a live telethon
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Emotional Jessica Ennis Hill pays tribute as she returns to hometown
DAME Jessica Ennis-Hill, 38, was awarded a Paving The Way paving stone by the MOBOs this week in the iconic athlete's hometown of Sheffield.The Olympi
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BBC shake-up tonight's TV schedule after death of Hairy Bikers legend Dave Myers
THE BBC have revealed a last minute change in the schedule following the death of Dave Myers.Following the sad passing of the Hairy Bikers star, the c
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Sir Lenny Henry retires from presenting Comic Relief after 39 years
SIR Lenny Henry is retiring from presenting Comic Relief after 39 years at the helm.The Brummie legend announced he will step down from the role next
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Lorraine Kelly lands iconic role on famous panel in popular competition series
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is 'beside herself' with excitement as she prepares to join a few famous faces on a popular primetime television series
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Black Powerlist led by Vogue chief Edward Enninful, Idris Elba and Mo Gilligan
Edward Enninful topped the annual list of the most powerful people of African, African-Caribbean and African-American heritage in Britain in 2023
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Truth behind Lenny Henry and Dawn French's split after 25 years together
Lenny Henry and Dawn French became one of the most famous couples in comedy when they got married in a 'fancy-schmancy chi-chi hall' before announcing their shock split 25 years later
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'Wish upon a star for more recouplings like Stormzy and Maya Jama'
It's the reunion we were all hoping for, says Polly Hudson, and now that the rapper and Love Island host are back on, we can dream of some other celebs rekindling their love
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Dawn French shares rare photo of husband on wedding day as she marks milestone
Dawn married Mark three years after splitting from first husband Lenny Henry
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The FULL lowdown on Red Nose Day 2023
IT'S THAT time of year again, when you get wear a red nose all day, and its all in the name of charity.Comic Relief's annual Red Nose Day fundraiser i
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Dawn French's life off-camera - 'broken' by Lenny Henry split to shedding 7st
Beloved comic and actress Dawn French's life off-screen has been just as colourful as her many TV creations after surviving divorce, heartache and losing seven stone
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Amanda Holden among stars fronting Comic Relief as Red Nose has 'makeover'
Amanda Holden is joining a string of celebrities who will be modelling this year's Red Nose for Comic Relief as the iconic accessory is set to look completely different
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BBC presenter quits radio show after fears of cuts to Black and Asian programmes
Ed Adoo, host of BBCThree Counties radio, announced he is leaving after seven-and-a-half years presenting his music show
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Vital to celebrate Windrush pioneers, says Lenny Henry ahead of 75th anniversary
The actor and other black Brits urged the country to get behind events marking the 1948 arrival of the liner HMT Empire Windrush, which brought passengers from the Caribbean to the UK