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Bez and Shaun Ryder’s Gogglebox appearance generates 200 Ofcom complaints

The Happy Mondays duo appeared on the sofa-focused series on Friday evening, and their unsurprisingly brazen conversation has ruffled a few feathers among audience members.

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Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has been hit with around 200 complaints from viewers following the appearance of two Happy Mondays members on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Shaun Ryder and Bez starred on the sofa-focused series last Friday evening, and their unsurprisingly brazen conversation has ruffled a few feathers among audience members.

The pair ended up discussing drug use on the programme after Ryder admitted he didn’t understand how far a metre was but did “know how many grams are in an ounce.”

The Happy Mondays frontman also dived into comic detail about his dating efforts during the Hacienda heydays, stating: “My chat up line used to be, ‘Do you want a line?'”

Ofcom has also received complaints from Celebrity Gogglebox viewers about stars’ lack of social distancing and the programme’s habit of pairing up people who do not ordinarily live together.

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An Ofcom spokesperson told The Sun: “We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”

Gogglebox is available to stream on All4.

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Loads of famous films are coming back to UK cinemas to celebrate their anniversaries

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Loads of famous films are heading back to cinemas across the UK this spring to celebrate their milestone anniversaries.

From coming of age classics, to legendary romcoms, action films, psychological thrillers, and more, Vue has announced that it’s bringing a roster of much-loved film favourites back to the big screen over the next couple of months.

Kicking things off this weekend (12 April) is the 40th anniversary screening of Stand by Me, a beloved coming of age gem which follows four boys who decide to go see the body of a boy that has died in their rural hometown, while also returning to the big screen is 80s classic, Top Gun, as well as a re-release of the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, for a limited run. 

A trio of classic female-led comedies will also be returning as part of the season.

Beginning with everyone’s favourite diarist in Bridget Jones’s Diary – starring Renée Zellweger in the titular role – which returns for its 25th anniversary from 17 April.

Loads of famous films are coming back to UK cinemas to celebrate their anniversaries / Credit: Universal Pictures | Columbia Pictures

Also celebrating 25 years since its initial release is the ultimate sorority-queen-turned-lawyer caper Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon, returning 22 May, and an epic ensemble cast – including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne – in Bridesmaids, which is returning 15 years after its initial release.

The iconic thriller The Silence of the Lambs returns from 24 April, and other highlights include the anniversary releases of the riotous comedy The Birdcage, the cult fantasy adventure Highlander, and the feel-good family favourite Space Jam. 

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Tickets for all the films are now available to book at Vue Cinemas across Greater Manchester – including the flagship Printworks location in Manchester city centre.

“At Vue, we know there’s nothing quite like experiencing a great film on the big screen,” commented Mike Anton, who is the General Manager of Vue Manchester Printworks, ahead of the films’ re-releases.

“This anniversary season gives audiences the chance to revisit some of their all-time favourites the way they were meant to be seen, on the big screen, while also introducing these iconic titles to a new generation of film fans.”

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Tickets start from just £4.99 when booked online, with some of the later films on the roster only becoming able to book closer to the time, so keep your eyes peeled.

For more information and to book tickets, visit myvue.com. 

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Manchester has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for student nightlife

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We already knew Manchester was bursting at the seems with brilliant late-night venues for students, but now it’s officially been confirmed.

Our city is one of the best cities for student nightlife in the UK.

And it’s all down to accommodation provider Canvas, which analysed key nightlife factors such as drink prices, the number and ratings of venues, and local safety scores to reveal the best cities in the UK for a night out.

If you’ve got Manchester as your student city of choice, then you’re in for a brilliant three years, as we claimed second place on the top 10 list. Get in. 

Manchester is home to the highest number of bars and clubs on the list overall – with 606 venues, 15 for every 10,000 people, strong average ratings of 4.37 stars, and a pint costing slightly less than Bath – which has claimed the top spot – at £5.50.

In third place was Newcastle, fifth place was York, and Sheffield was at seven, so it’s safe to say that the North dominated the top spots… and rightly so.

Top 10 best cities for student nightlife in the UK

  1. Bath
  2. Manchester
  3. Newcastle
  4. Leeds
  5. York
  6. Coventry
  7. Sheffield
  8. Glasgow
  9. Edinburgh
  10. Leicester

Elsewhere on the list, outside of the North, other major UK cities like Coventry, Leicester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh feature in the top 10.

Right come on then, who fancies a night out?

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