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The Houses of Parliament had commissioned British artist Graham Sutherland to paint a portrait of the then prime minister for his 80th birthday in 1954. An episode of hit Netflix drama The Crown revolved around the creation of the painting and showed Sir Winston's wife Clementine watching it go up in flames following its unveiling. Sir Winston - who was depicted by John Lithgow - was seen branding the portrait a 'humiliation' (top right) as he shouted at Stephen Dillane's Sutherland. The real Churchill - who was in his second and final stint in Downing Street - described it to his doctor as 'filthy and malignant' and threatened not to attend the unveiling ceremony inside Westminster Hall. Although he did show up (bottom right), he damned Sutherland's painting with faint praise by telling massed MPs and dignitaries that it was a 'remarkable example of modern art'. The painting (inset bottom left) was later taken to Chartwell and was eventually burned on the orders of Clementine Churchill. Sutherland's preliminary work was one of several sketches and oil studies he produced before crafting the final version.

The performance, titled Giant, is scheduled shortly before the release of Dahl's 1983 book The Witches, and it will be performed at the Royal Court Theatre in Chelsea, west London. The synopsis reads: 'The Witches are about to appear on the shelves, and Roald Dahl is doing last-minute revisions... but the outrage at his most recent explicitly anti-semitic book will not die down.' It refers to his infamous article in Literary Review, in which he criticizes 'adamant American Jewish bankers' who' completely dominate the major financial institutions.' The essay, a review of a book about Israel's 1982 war with Lebanon, included Jewish people: "Never before in the history of man has a race of people changed from being well-pitied victims to barbaric murderers." He also inquired why Jews destined for death in Nazi death camps during the Holocaust did not fight back. The Royal Court apologised "unreservedly" to the Jewish community in 2022 after naming Hershel Fink, a fictional, devious billionaire, in the production Rare Earth Mettle. According to a theatre review, the 'name and elements of the character's personality could be viewed as an anti-Semitic trope.' Right: John Lithgow, who appeared as Winston Churchill in the first series of Netflix drama The Crown, is a fictional character in the film version.

Footloose captured viewers from the time it first appeared on televisions due to its fancy footwork and popular tunes. Kevin Bacon played Kevin Bacon in the role of a young man who experiences a lot of culture shock after moving from Chicago to a small town in rural Southeast Texas, as the 1984 story was released. He tries to reverse a ban on dancing and rock music enacted by John Lithgow's efforts before he succeeded in organizing a prom. But how many Footloose fans know the flick was actually inspired by a real town? In an attempt to limit the amount of alcohol consumed and the related alcoholic beverages, Elmore City, Oklahoma, had outlawed dancing from 1898. The ban will not be lifted until 1980, according to the town's high school students who protested over not being allowed a dance. FEMAIL looks at the real story behind the blockbuster as Footloose celebrates the 40th anniversary of its emergence on February 17.

These are all the Bafta-nominated films on TV right now, ranging from Oppenheimer (top right) to How To Have Sex (bottom left) and Rye Lane (bottom right). Find out where to watch them this weekend...

Harley Quinn, Naomi Lapaglia, Tonya Harding, and several other characters appeared before Margot Robbie as "Barbie." Robbie is unquestionable, and although facing the role of a legendary children's toy isn't on her resume, it's clear she was delighted she took a chance on the role. Robbie talked to Vogue a month before the role's highly awaited July 2023 debut of "Barbie" was released, explaining how playing the role never even crossed her mind. "I never wanted to play Barbie, or was afraid of being Barbie, or something like that," she said. "This is going to sound stupid, but I didn't even think about playing Barbie until years into the project's development."

After two seasons on the air, HBO executives have ended Perry Mason's crime drama series. Deadline reported on Tuesday that the show's second season's finale had only been broadcast a month and a half before it was canceled. HBO released a statement about the series, whose lead recently saved a pub in his native Wales, to say that the show will still be recalled by its crew and fans.

As she stepped into a stunning total black ensemble for The Old Oak premiere during the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Lady Victoria Hervey displayed her unique sense of style. As she dazzled in a semi-sheer gown adorned with a slew of black sparkling rhinestones, the English socialite, 46, exuded a sense of glamorous glamour. The remarkable number included a double thigh split, highlighting her incredibly long and sculpted legs, as well as semi-sheer sparkling glovesleeves.

At the unveiling of the new Aston Martin DB12 at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes on Wednesday, Lady Victoria Hervey turned into a typical celebrity figure. At the festival, she strut her figure with a figure-hugging sheer jumpsuit. The sleeveless jacket had a silver bejewelled embellishment as well as a sequinned detail along the collar.

When she posed at the Asteroid City premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, Lady Victoria Hervey showcased her sensational figure in a sheer pink gown.

On Monday, Lady Victoria Hervey displayed her chic sense of style by attending the Club Zero red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. In a rare white gown with a plunging neckline and cutaway detail on either side, the socialite, 46, caught the eye. Her garment had an intricate pattern to the front with feathered detail, while a sheer mesh skirt hung over the lower portion when attached at the back.

As she stepped out in yet another show-stopping outfit, Lady Victoria Hervey continued to make sure all attention was on her at the Cannes Film Festival. When she left her hotel during the 76th Cannes Film Festival, the socialite, 46, put on a daring display in a shimmering purple dress with a neckline that fell to just above the navel. The dress had cuts outs on the arms baring, even more flesh, and a racy thigh high split at the back.

Her stunning red carpet appearances have wowed guests. As she attended the premiere Killers Of The Flower Moon at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, Lady Victoria Hervey put on another show-stopping performance in an edgy black and gold gown. As she walked the red carpet, the socialite, 46, slipped into the plunging black peplum piece adorned with a gold paisley print.

No one appears to be who they say they are in Apple TV+'s new starry film, "Sharper." Julianne Moore, John Lithgow, Sebastian Stan, and Justice Smith take viewers inside the world of Manhattan's richest individuals — as well as those who have aspired to penetrate it looking for their own piece of the city's riches. "Sharper," directed by Benjamin Caron, will open in selected theaters and begin streaming on Apple TV+ on February 17th. Stan's character Max attempts to pull a simple con on his mother, Madeline's (Moore), Lithgow's young daughter. "This is what my son does, he loves these games," Madeline mutters as Max's simple scam was shelved. However, Max starts to think bigger after being bolstered by Richard's remark. Likely billions are rising.

Set in New York City, Madeline (Moore) meets billionaire Richard Hobbes, portrayed by John Lithgow, as her next target, aiming for billions of dollars from him. She enlists the services of her disgraced son Max (Stan) to assist her in stealing the money. Max then creates his own story for the con, and Justice Smith's son Tom is used to gain the information.

On Tuesday, Ke Huy Quan received his first award of the night in the Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture category at the 80th annual Golden Globes. The 51-year-old actor received the award for his work in the film Everywhere At Once, which showcased the best and brightest in the field of film and television, as well as a star-studded red carpet. Quan began his address by thanking the director of his first role in Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom back in 1984. I was raised to never forget where I came from and to always remember who gave me my first chance.'

The 2023 Golden Globes brought us right to school — Abbott Elementary, that is. The double-Gs returned to both their broadcast home, NBC, and the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, after a turbulent few years for the awards show and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Jerrod Carmichael hosted — as he said in his monologue, he was simply asked because he is black, and he said yes simply for the money.

It's almost time for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. On Monday, George Lopez's 26-year-old daughter, Mayan Lopez, and her "Lopez vs. Lopez" costar Selenis Leyva revealed the list of nominees on NBC's "Today" as the event returns to the United States after taking a year off. "The Banshees of Inisherin" leads this year's nominations, including best motion picture, drama, and best supporting actor; two nominations for best supporting actor; and a top-support actor nomination. "Everything Everywhere Both at Once" and "Babylon," both of which received six and five nods, respectively, are close behind. Meanwhile, "Abbott Elementary" came out on top with five nominations, closely followed by "The Crown," "Only Murders in the Building," "Pam & Tommy" and "The White Lotus," which all scored four.

When Brendan Fraser landed at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday, he was yelling from ear to ear. The 53-year-old SAG Award winner for his trans-Atlantic flight from Italy was dressed in head-to-toe black clothing. Brendan is still beaming over his Hollywood comeback following the worldwide premiere of The Whale, in which he plays Charlie, a gay 600lb English teacher who wants to reconnect with his daughter.