Not recent gossip but I was reminded about it today and thought it would be a nice share. (Also, he’ll be on tv soon because... Christmas.)
Eric Morcambe lived on the same road as us. Well, actually, he passed away before I was born but my parents remember him well.
My dad said he was absolutely charming, always happy to stop and chat, always involved in local events and always absolutely bonkers!
His wife still lives in the same house and is lovely. The house got broken into a few years ago while she was honouring Eric at some event. Very sad.
My dad said on the day of his funeral the whole town (which is very small) was full of celebrities.
Strangely enough, Harry from Mcfly got married in the same church as Izzy is also from here.
They have to be small to fit into our tellies.
I saw Richard Osman once and he is truly a giant! I actually gasped!