News about Al Murray

Netflix's Baby Reindeer has led to a police investigation after fans wrongly accused a theatre director of being the inspiration behind an abuser depicted in the show.  The seven-part thriller series follows the real-life story of comedian Gadd, who plays himself in the form of struggling Scottish comedian Donny Dunn as he deals with relentless stalker 'Martha'.  

Stand-up Murray is best known for playing his character The Pub Landlord (left), an opinionated English publican with an animosity towards the Germans and French, who always thinks the British are best at everything. Murray, who has been outspoken about the controversial legislation in the past, has often assumed the beer-swilling character on TV shows including the series Time Gentlemen Please and Fact Hunt. But the 55-year-old said while he's been able to say bigoted things in a humourous way as part of his fictional character's outrageous views, it could now be interpreted in Scotland as criminal hate. He said all comedians are in danger of being arrested for saying things they don't believe in real life following the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order Act earlier this month. Its many prominent critics included author JK Rowling (right), who fear it could criminalise those who criticise the Scottish Government's policy on gender recognition.

After Labour selected him as a candidate in the forthcoming general election, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree will attempt to make it to Westminster for the second time. He will stand in the Mid Sussex constituency, which includes Burges Hill, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, and Mid Sussex villages. Rowntree is one of the hundreds of celebrities to try their hand at politics, with some having varying degrees of success. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Katie Price's ill-fated run in Stretford and Urmston, promising 'free plastic surgery for all', to Olympic gold medalist middle-distance runner Seb Coe's glorious campaign for the Tories in 1992.

Princess Margaret's time in passion came to an end, but her Lady-in-Waiting's relationship with Group Captain Peter Townsend, whom she described as the love of her life, has been put into a marginally disquieting manner. Lady Anne Glenconner's decision about Townsend isn't flattering.

On Friday's This Morning, Alison Hammond was replaced by a Spitting Image puppet. And Dermot O'Leary, a 50-year-old actress, couldn't help but laugh at his pal as he joked that the puppet was a 'upgrade' from the host, 48. With voice actors Al Murray, Matt Forde, and Luke Kempner as the hosts, the puppets from the political satire TV show were in the studio to discuss their forthcoming musical.

For forthcoming West End comedy The Crown Jewels, two of Britain's most popular stars appear unrecognizable, sporting wigs and period costume. As part of the raucous royal affair, which is based on the true story of one of Britain's most audacious heist attempts. Although one of the most popular TV shows on the BBC, the other performed themsleves as a stand-up comedian.

On Tuesday, Al Murray shocked the Good Morning Britain hosts with a show of his fresh look. The comedian, who is best known for his role as the Pub Landlord, shaves his hair for the role, but he debuts a full head of hair and beard for his television debut. The 54-year-old comic told Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley about his latest appearance that he'd been bald for so long that fans often thought he'd been incapable of growing hair and would give him 'baldness cures'.

They have asked Suella Braverman to reconsider the plan for RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, arguing that to erase its history would be a "scandalous desecration of immeasurable ignorance." The 44 people who have signed the letter include historians Sir Antony Beevor, Sir Max Hastings, Dan Snow, Tracy Borman, broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, Falklands Air Marshal Cliff Spink, and comedian Al Murray (bottom inset), who produces a popular podcast about the Second World War. Last year, RAF Scampton closed. The 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, was formed on the airfield, from where 19 Lancaster bombers (main, top right) departed for the famous raid in 1943 to burn three dams in the Ruhr valley, Germany's industrial heartland, with 'bouncing bombs.'

RICHARD EDEN: Since 1963, the Hilton in Park Lane, Mayfair (right), has been attracting the wealthy and famous, including The Beatles, but the American hotel chain is set to be evicted at the end of this month. Rhett Rosen, the Hilton's chief executive, says the hotel has "decided to renovate," adding: "I wanted to say from the bottom of our heart how much we respect and adore you all of you." Mark Bamford (left) - The restaurant's billionaire brother, Lord (Anthony) Bamford, tells me: "I have been a guest at the restaurant since 1965, when I first saw my late parents.' I'm now led to believe that I am their longest-serving visitor.