Film and TV star Richard E. Grant moved The One Show viewers when he appeared on the show to talk about his new book A Pocketful of Happiness, which is a memoir about losing his wife, Joan, to cancer. Many also branded the actor a "legend" and deemed him a national sweetheart.
Appearing on the show Richard chatted to Welsh presenter Alex Jones and former footballer turned presenter Jermaine Jenas about his book. He said: "Grief is like an abyss, you have to negotiate your way through it on a daily basis."
Richard explained why the book was called A Pocketful of Happiness as a couple of days before she died Joan told Richard that although he would be sad, he had to find a "pocketful of happiness" in each day. He said: "It has really been the mantra which we have lived since then." and described the book as a "love letter" to Joan.
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Many fans found Richard's segment touching and branded him a legend on Twitter. One said: "Legend and dare I say National Treasure." another added: "Richard E Grant is just epic. Seems a genuinely great guy. National Treasure. #TheOneShow"
A third said: "Loved watching you on The One Show tonight you legend!!" and "Great to see you on The One Show Richard. What a genuine lovely man you are & I hope your book is a great success." A fifth said: "Definitely a legend! My darling husband died two years ago. And I am so comforted hearing your thoughts on this grief journey we’re on. Thank you. X"
Richard is best known for his roles in the films Withnail &I, The Iron Lady, Logan, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. He has also starred in TV shows including Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, and recently in the Disney+ series Loki.
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