John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, recalls his travel adventures

John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, reveals that he loves Belgrade and hates flying – and that he once encountered a ‘hotel from hell’ in Glasgow that banned actors By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 08:43 BST, 15 June 2021 | Updated: 08:43 BST, 15 June 2021 John Challis … Read more

Exploring a stretch of the Peak District that played a celebrated part in Britain’s war effort 

RAF pilots trained there for the legendary Dambuster mission. Now… it’s a dam fine spectacle. Exploring a stretch of the Peak District that played a celebrated part in Britain’s war effort The Peak District is home to three dams, known as the Derwent Dams, which span the River Derwent They were used by the Dambusters RAF … Read more

Coldplay send their new single into SPACE to be played via ‘extraterrestrial transmission’

Coldplay have sent their newest single into outer space with the help of French astronaut Thomas Pesquet. The rock band delivered an electrifying performance of their song, Higher Power, and beamed the recording to the aerospace engineer, 43, onboard the International Space Station.  He helped the out-of-this-world song – from their forthcoming ninth album – … Read more

Coldplay send their new single into SPACE to be played via ‘extraterrestrial transmission’

Coldplay sent their opening performance at The Brit Awards 2021 into outer space on Friday, with the help of French astronaut Thomas Pesquet.    The rock band delivered an electrifying performance of their new song, Higher Power, and beamed the recording to the aerospace engineer, 43, onboard the International Space Station.  He helped the out-of-this-world song … Read more

Watchdog will investigate whether race played a part in hunt for Richard Okorogheye, 19

A watchdog will investigate whether race played a part in any police failings as they hunted for Richard Okorogheye following complaints by his mother. The 19-year-old, who had sickle cell disease, went missing from his home in Ladbroke Grove, west London, on the evening of March 22. His mother, Evidence Joel, contacted police the following … Read more

Actor who played Ketut in AAMI adverts reveals he’s ready to reprise the role

What happened to Ketut? Actor who played Rhonda’s Balinese lover in famous AAMI adverts reveals he’s ready to reprise the iconic role By D. Lawrance and Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:50 BST, 26 April 2021 | Updated: 05:50 BST, 26 April 2021 It’s been nearly ten years since he captured Rhonda’s – … Read more

Boris Johnson’s dog Dilyn is played by an Italian mongrel called Marco

Enough to make a Jack Russell cross! Boris Johnson’s dog Dilyn is played by an Italian mongrel called Marco in Covid crisis drama This Sceptred Isle By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:12 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 08:51 BST, 25 April 2021 Producers on This Sceptred Isle have … Read more

Anastasia Vasilyeva played Beethoven as his goons came to arrest her, writes IAN BIRRELL 

There are not many doctors who visit patients in a flowing long white dress with a big red sash tied around their waist and surrounded by a swarm of photographers. But Anastasia Vasilyeva is no ordinary doctor.  For this brave and media-savvy medic has become a thorn in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s side as she fought … Read more

Boris Johnson’s dog Dilyn is played by an Italian mongrel called Marco

Enough to make a Jack Russell cross! Boris Johnson’s dog Dilyn is played by an Italian mongrel called Marco in Covid crisis drama This Sceptred Isle By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:12 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 02:21 BST, 25 April 2021 Producers on This Sceptred Isle have … Read more

Addams Family star Felix Silla who played Cousin Itt on the original 1960s TV show dead at 84

Felix Silla, who played Cousin Itt on the original 1960s TV version of The Addams Family, died this Friday in Las Vegas. The 3’11” actor and stuntman was 84 years old and had been suffering from pancreatic cancer, according to TMZ.  His old pal Gil Gerard, who co-starred with him on the TV show Buck … Read more