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Simon Pegg graduated from the University of Bristol in 1991 with a BA in theatre, film, and television. He transitioned into stand-up comedy before starring in TV comedy series such as Black Books and Spaced. He is perhaps most well-known for his portrayals in the ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ films; Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

Simon Pegg discusses struggles with alcohol on Mission Impossible set Beth Franklin

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k Will Millar

Rylan Clark has landed a role on long-running BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers.

Rylan Clark set to star in Eurovision-themed episode of The Archers Sophie Wills

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’ Chloe Clarke

Miriam Margolyes came face to face with new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Saturday morning.

Miriam Margolyes swears live on air discussing new Chancellor Anna Bryan and Aine Fox

Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson references Cincinnatus who was asked to leave his plough to return to politics

Did Boris Johnson hint at a return with reference to Roman dictator? Stephen Mcilkenny

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan Daniel Mcneil

Ofgem also warned that as a result of the market conditions, the price cap would have to rise to reflect increased costs.

Ofgem announce major change as energy price cap Stephen Mcilkenny

Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at Chequers

Planned PM wedding party being moved from Chequers Dominic McGrath

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson "categorically" rejected claims by his former chief aide, Dominic Cummings, that he lied to parliament last week about a Downing Street party held during a strict lockdown. Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP via Getty Images.

What is the 1922 Committee and what does a vote of no confidence mean? Rachael Davies

Boris Johnson claimed voters are tired of hearing about what “I’m alleged to have done wrong”.

Boris Johnson reveals what would make him resign as Prime Minister Stephen Mcilkenny

Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of Diego Garcia Rodriguez of queues to enter security at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday. Picture date: Tuesday June 7, 2022.

Air traffic control strike causes more chaos for UK passengers Neil Lancefield

Ryanair warns it will cost more to fly to Europe this summer - here’s why Hiyah Zaidi

Ryanair passenger jets. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

Flight prices to soar by 10% this summer due to demand, warns Ryanair boss Holly Williams

Here, cooking oil is limited on shelves in a Sainsbury's store in Kent. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Here are the supermarkets limiting cooking oil in Scotland Rachael Davies

Cooking oil on shelves in a Sainsbury's store in Kent. Supermarkets across the UK have placed limits on how much cooking oil customers can buy due to supply-chain problems caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire).

Supermarkets limit cooking oil purchases after supplies hit by Ukraine war Benjamin Cooper

Bathgate actor David Tennant will play the role of Macbeth in a new broadcast of the tragedy for BBC Radio 4.

David Tennant to take on the role of Macbeth Gary Flockhart

Professor Jason Leitch was asked about suggestions that free lateral flow tests may come to an end due to the cost.

Professor Jason Leitch says easing of restrictions must be gradual Stephen Mcilkenny

The US has cut the isolation requirement from 10 days to five providing people are not showing symptoms (Photo: Getty Images)

Calls to cut Covid self-isolation to 5 days after US makes rules change Claire Schofield

Business leaders have called for further support for the hospitality sector due to concerns that the new Omicron Covid variant led to a drop-off in trade in the run-up to Christmas (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Business leaders call for further support for pubs and restaurants amid concerns... Helen Johnson

Covid Scotland: Most people will come into contact with Omicron unless 'living the life of a hermit' says Edinburgh University professor

Most people will come into contact with Omicron unless 'living life of a hermit' Beth Murray

Half a million birds have had to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu (image: Shutterstock)

Dozens of bird flu cases recorded across UK amid ‘largest ever’ outbreak Henry Sandercock

The UKHSA has projected that should Omicron continue spreading at its current rate, there could be between 80,000 to 90,000 UK cases per day by the end of December (image: Getty Images)

UK Omicron Covid cases ‘doubling every three days’ top scientists say Henry Sandercock

Locking down streets could be the way forward when it comes to containing outbreaks of Covid variants (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Entire streets could be locked down to stop spread of Covid variants, says exper... Rhona Shennan

A man wearing a protective mask passes by the Coliseum in Rome (Photo: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy is back in lockdown after signs of a 'new wave' of Covid-19 Alex Nelson

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce the UK Budget on Wednesday. Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Barcroft Media via Getty Images

Furlough set to be extended, says UK business minister David Hughes and Gavin Cordon

Grandparents shouldn’t hug and kiss their grandkids yet - even if they’ve had two Covid vaccine doses (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents shouldn’t hug and kiss their grandkids yet - even if they’ve had tw... Ethan Shone

Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, said there needs to be a debate about what restrictions should be eased first during the pandemic.

Devi Sridhar: Debate needed over lifting of lockdown Gary Flockhart

Rod Ponton has gone viral after accidentally activating a kitten filter during virtual court proceedings.

Watch: Texas lawyer's hilarious Zoom filter mishap Gary Flockhart

It could be some time before the world returns to 'normal', even in the face of successful vaccines (Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images)

When will life go back to normal? Alex Nelson

Scientists have said the Oxford vaccine could lead to a 'substantial' fall in the spread of Covid-19 (Getty Images)

Can you spread Covid after having the vaccine? Jenna Macfarlane

(Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Novavax vaccine: where is it being made and who owns it? Alex Nelson

Can your boss force you to have a Covid vaccine? We asked an employment lawyer Rhona Shennan

Meeting others outdoors still poses Covid risks - could it be banned? Sarah Wilson

‘Worst is yet to come’ for Covid-19 infections - what you need to know Claire Schofield

A lack of social distancing in supermarkets is causing concern - how to stay saf... Helen Johnson

Anyone arriving in England and Scotland must provide a negative Covid test Helen Johnson

Here’s when Boris Johnson is speaking today - and how to watch live Rhona Shennan

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha... Ethan Shone

Oxford University's AstraZeneca vaccine could be approved ‘just after’ Christmas Helen Johnson

Last minute changes to Christmas restrictions could still happen - as fears grow... Iain Leggat

Prime minister Boris Johnson visits the Jenner Institute in Oxford where scientists are developing a Covid 19 vaccine. (Pic: Getty Images)

What happened to the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine? Matt Brooks

Covid restrictions could ease from spring - with hopes that summer 2021 will be ... Claire Schofield