News about Stewart Lee

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: He lived frugally, favouring second-hand cars, flying economy, and retaining his house in a condition unsurpassed since the 1950s. Shane Hugh Maryon Gough, the 5th and last Viscount Gough, did not perform so because he had been reduced to penury. Far from it: When he died last April at the age of 81, the peer, a lifelong bachelor, left an incredible fortune of more than £65 million. However, following the announcement this week of what is described as a 'Grant of Letters of Administration', quite who - if anyone - will inherit this delectable sum is open to debate.

Audiences may be forgiven for turning their backs on Shakespeare. In some of our most prestigious companies, directors seem to be doing the same. And yet, we theatregoers keep booking in the hopes of determining what makes the Bard such a dramatic giant, only to face yet another rookie director's dispensing information. It's only a partial tragedy to Wils Wilson's Macbeth at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, to be fair. Shakespeare's story, which was deemed past its use-by-date in the series, has been re-written by English stand-up comedian Stewart Lee in a nearly entirely Scottish setting.

Stewart Lee, 55, and his wife Bridget Christie, 51, have divorced after 17 years, despite allegations that he has come close to younger comedian Rosie Holt (inset). Lee maintains that they have remained helpful for their two children, who are aged 16 and 12. The pair met at a party at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2004 and then stayed in Stoke Newington, North London, where they met again during their split.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: A Channel 5 documentary that was airing weeks before the coronation is expected to rebut a claim that Charles used his fame with the MoD to have Harry recalled early from military service in Afghanistan. In Charles & Harry: No Way Back? This is an update to a 2021 documentary about the family rift, according to reports that Harry was 'implicated' in his decision to recall him in 2008 out of 'a desire to safeguard his son'. Despite the lack of concrete facts, Anjula Mutanda, a marriage specialist, would have been in protection mode as a parent.' "I know what I'm doing, don't interfere," the son, [Harry] would have said. Lots to think about, especially if Harry turns up for dad's throne. As the centime falls over King Charles' weekend visit, Gallic groans from President Macron's beleaguered allies. What should have been a great moment for the Elysee Palace - the King's overseas debut - is now a potential headache with one TV pundit observing: 'When the sans-culottes are rioting in central Paris and setting fires in the streets, the last thing they will want to be fed is taunting TV pictures of a King and a president feasting at the Palace of Versailles!'La vie n'est-elle pas grandiose? Stewart Lee, a burton, makes a joking about the fact that Fiona Bruce's husband Nigel Sharrocks is a Tory donor. He isn't the only one who can't. The mistake was fixed in the newspaper. To paraphrase the late Frank Carson: 'Tis the way you tell 'em Stewart!'

Davina McCall stepped out for a date with her partner Michael Douglas on Thursday night and she looked chic. As she enjoyed an evening out, the television presenter, 55, wore a navy corduroy jumpsuit with which she teamed with a versatile and warm grey cardigan. The pair dined at J Sheekey's restaurant before going to see comedian Stewart Lee perform in Leicester Square.