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James Bond star George Lazenby dropped from show over 'homophobic' and 'sexual' comments

The 007 actor is facing a backlash after audience members complained about his 'offensive' behaviour

Liverpool Echo

James Bond star George Lazenby axed from his own show after sexual conquest boast

Australian star George Lazenby, 83, has been dropped from his own show for making 'offensive statement's while on stage

Daily Mirror

The Queen and Paddington Bear’s special connection explained – and where it all began

The Queen was joined by Paddington Bear for a surprise heartfelt sketch during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year – but how did their special 'relationship' begin?

Daily Mirror

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Former James Bond star George Lazenby axed from national music tour after ‘homophobic’ comments

Audience members in Perth took offence to actor’s references to sexual conquests and comments about LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - AU

‘Speculating about Bond is a national hobby’: Why 007’s fate is now in Kim Sherwood’s hands

With her electrifying new thriller ‘Double or Nothing’, the 33-year-old becomes the first female author to pick up Ian Fleming’s mantle. She talks to Kevin E G Perry about Britishness, the power of myth, and test-driving sports cars

The Independent UK

Liverpool writer spills secret beind Queen's 'defining' James Bond sketch

The writer is also one of the brains behind the Queen's Paddington Bear sketch

Liverpool Echo

Daniel Craig reflects on 'incredible' 007 comedy sketch with Queen Elizabeth II

The pair went viral around the world in 2012 when they created a sketch of James Bond with Queen Elizabeth II for the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games.

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Daniel Craig's 'incredible' experience filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

In the film, Daniel, who played British spy 007, stopped by Buckingham Palace to invite the Queen to the event

Daily Record

James Bond writer recalls Queen's 'funny' helicopter request for Olympic skit

Alongside writing her own lines and insisting that she played the role herself, the Queen also used her extensive military knowledge to offer up other advice for skit writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Daily Mirror

‘She has been the one and only stable female in my life’: Jeanette Winterson on mourning the Queen

‘When I realised there was going to be an announcement about her death, I changed into black and waited. She deserved that. Part of us goes with her’

The Guardian - UK

Daniel Craig reflects on filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

In the scene, the actor, as James Bond, calls at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The Independent UK

Future of Queen's corgis revealed with Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice both involved

The Queen's son and granddaughter gifted her two corgis - one last year and one in June - and it is understood they promised to take care of the dogs if she passed away

Daily Mirror

When we asked the Queen to tea with Paddington, something magic happened – the most lovely goodbye

The writer behind HM’s encounter with the bear explains the sketch’s tender power

The Guardian - UK

From photobombing to cutting cakes with swords, Queen Elizabeth II's pop culture moments showed off her unmatched humour

News feeds are flooded with sombre headlines about the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This round-up of the Her Majesty's most memorable pop culture moments will help lift your spirits.

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The Queen's funniest moments remembered as monarch's famous sense of humour celebrated

While the nation mourns the death of its longest-reigning monarch, many will find comfort in taking a look back at some of The Queen's funniest public appearances

The Independent UK

Remembering the James Bond Olympics skit Queen Elizabeth II kept secret from royal family

Her family had no idea what she had planned with Daniel Craig

The Guardian - UK

King Charles greeted by crowds of well-wishers at Buckingham Palace

People travelled from near and far to lay flowers and pay tribute to the Queen as Charles accedes to throne

The Independent UK

The Queen expressed ‘real joy’ when acting in comedy sketches, says writer

The monarch took part in several TV spoofs, and appeared alongside James Bond and Paddington Bear.

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Queen Elizabeth II: A glimpse at an incredible life and reign

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle after a life of service, much of it recorded on film. Here are some of the highlights of a remarkable reign

Wales Online

The times that The Queen made us laugh

Stunts with a secret agent, sassiness to heads of states and a shared joke with Sir David Attenborough

Liverpool Echo

James Bond's Daniel Craig issues gushing tribute to 'incomparable' Queen Elizabeth II

The two shared the screen in a comedy skit for the London Olympics

France 24

Queen Elizabeth II: Record breaker

Queen Elizabeth II notched up a number of landmarks during her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.

Daily Mirror

James Bond's Daniel Craig says he will 'profoundly miss incomparable' Queen in tribute

Daniel Craig, who joined Queen Elizabeth II in the 007 skit for the London 2012 Olympics, joined the many stars in sharing their grief following her death

The Independent UK

Daniel Craig recalls ‘very funny’ joke the Queen made at his expense

‘I was rolling around on the floor with [her Corgis] most of the time,’ said the actor

The Independent UK

Shaken and stirred: Ukraine war hits James Bond's glassmaker

Iconic French tableware brand Duralex is joining a growing array of European firms that are reducing and halting production because of soaring energy costs provoked by Russia's war in Ukraine

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