For the masters of card tricks and disappearing coins, Christmas is a merry time indeed, with huge demand for their art at parties. Victoria Stewart finds out how they’re cashing in... more
WE Brits pride ourselves on being a nation of animal lovers. The problem is, we're kidding ourselves. For how can the land of the £1.99 chicken possibly claim to care deeply for its critters?
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Not The Messiah was oddly entertaining, from the bombastic opening theme courtesy of Sousa to the Lumberjack Song encore, courtesy of Michael Palin.
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Just in case you thought pre-season tours were just a lame excuse to top up a sun tan and wring a few pennies out of some unsuspecting continental types, spare a thought for Watford. ... more
Actor John Cleese still has plenty fans, judging by the mob that greeted him as he walked around London today. The comic genius was mobbed by a brace of fans clutching memorabilia, and he didn't even have to do one of his silly walks in order to be recognised.... more
During a talk which was supposed to focus on raising money for conservation work, John Cleese launched a tirade against his estranged third wife. ... more
The pair set off on a six-day road trip to Switzerland to consolidate their extraordinary bond over fondues, lake views and somewhat lively debates over directions – or lack of them.... more
The third Shrek film has its moments, but maker Dreamworks now seems more intent on getting every last dollar out of the franchise than telling a good story.... more
A skilful adaptation of the classic children's book Charlotte's Web features the voices of various Hollywood luminaries including Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford and John Cleese.... more
Fresh from Broadway and "lovingly ripped off" from the movie Monty Python And The Holy Grail, Spamalot offers a welcome new twist on musical comedy, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more
Budding comedians are being given the chance to have their sketch performed alongside the likes of Eddie Izzard and Chevy Chase at the return of the Secret Policeman's Ball.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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