We all know that some words are harder to pronounce than others.
But despite the fact that we ourselves make slip-ups from time to time, there’s just something inexplicably funnier about people in the public eye completely butchering certain words they should know how to say.
First it was the way Gemma Collins pronounced ‘meme’, then followed by Joe Wicks’ bizarre take on the pronunciation of ‘Wensleydale’ cheese, and now the holy trinity of celebrities saying words incorrectly is complete, because, this is actually how Nigella Lawson pronounces ‘microwave’.
And the internet is absolutely losing it.
I actually laughed out loud. Catch me never pronouncing microwave correctly again https://t.co/lpJx9dk1qw
We know that professional chefs and foodies may not really be keen on admitting when they use this piece of cooking equipment, but honestly, how has she got away with this pronunciation for so long?
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How could she be this wrong?
Why has no one corrected her? Why was it not edited out? Was in kept in on purpose just to lighten up what has been a very dreary year?
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The questions are endless, but we are none the wiser.
In case you watched that clip above and your first thought was that the video is obviously edited with a fake voiceover, don’t worry, you’re not the only one, but we promise this is actually completely genuine and was aired last night during the fifth episode of Nigella’s Cook, Sleep, Repeat on BBC Two.
Joining the thousands of Brits taking to social media to spread the word about her unique pronunciation, one Twitter user wrote: “Nigella pronounces microwave as “micro-wav-ay” so that is how we all should pronounce it now. Those are the rules.”, with another adding: “Eternally grateful to Nigella Lawson for letting us know we’ve all been mispronouncing microwave for the last 50 (or so) years.”
A third wrote: “Nigella Lawson saying ‘Microwave’ like this has made my Christmas already”.
All we can say is it’s a good job we’re in December now because we’re not sure just how much more of 2020’s unexpected events we can genuinely take.
We can’t wait to see this on Gogglebox, that’s for sure.
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Iconic Manc movie 24 Hour Party People is set to return to cinemas for its anniversary
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s most iconic movies is set to return to the big screen next month.
Remastered in 4K and returning to UK cinemas to mark 24 years since its original release, Michael Winterbottom’s 2002 biographical comedy drama film, 24 Hour Party People, tells the story of Manchester‘s popular music community from 1976 to 1992 – specifically about Factory Records‘ founder Tony Wilson.
The film begins with the punk rock era of the late 1970s, before moving through the 1980s into the rave and DJ culture, and of course, the ‘Madchester‘ scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The narrative largely follows the career of Tony Wilson, played by Middleton-born actor Steve Coogan, while also covering the careers of the major Factory Records artists – especially Joy Division and New Order, as well as A Certain Ratio, The Durutti Column, and Happy Mondays.
If you haven’t seen 24 Hour Party People before, it’s a dramatisation based on a combination of real events, rumours, and urban legends, as the film is sure to make clear.
Coogan is joined by a cast by a mixture of big names and, at the time, rising stars like Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Lennie James, John Simm, Ralf Little, Andy Serkis, Sean Harris, John Thomson, and even Peter Kay, alongside cameos from other figures connected to the Manchester music scene.
Before it returns to cinemas, the film will first open music and media festival/conference, Beyond The Music, at MediaCity in Salford on 6 October.
The screening at the festival will also be followed by a Q&A with Coogan, Winterbottom, and producer Andrew Eaton.
24 Hour Party People will then be re-released in UK cinemas from 9 October, and you can check your local cinema for screening times and book tickets online now.
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Bury actress Kate O’Flynn wins big at 2026 Emmys with record-breaking comedy show
Emily Sergeant
Did you know that one of the big winners at the 2026 Emmy Awards last night was actually an actress from Bury?
In case it wasn’t on your radar, American television‘s biggest night, the Emmys, took place yesterday evening over in Los Angeles, and several records were broken in the process – including Apple TV’s comedy horror Widow’s Bay taking home the most Emmys ever for a single series of a comedy show, with 14 of them.
Widow’s Bay tells the story of mayor Tom Loftis, played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, who is trying to boost tourism on his rugged New England island, but must navigate several strange events that suggest it might be cursed.
Created by Katie Dippold, and executive produced and directed by Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay was released in late April to widespread critical acclaim.
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards last night, the show scooped a record 14 awards, including for Outstanding Comedy Series, several acting wins, and wins for directing and writing too.
One of those acting wins was Kate O’Flynn for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – an actress who hails from the Greater Manchester town of Bury.
Kate stars as Patricia Moyer, mayor Tom’s eccentric assistant in the show.
She grew up in Holcombe Brook near Ramsbottom, and was educated at Bury Grammar School, before she went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting in 2006.
Taking to the stage to accept her award last night, Kate said in her speech: “I want to thank our mayor [Matthew Rhys] and all the residents of Widow’s Bay, in front and behind the camera – you’re amazing. This is the role of a lifetime, thank you Katie and Hiro for trusting a Lancashire lass to play a sassy broad like Patricia. And thank you Apple [TV] for saying yes.
“Thank you Nicky and Tony for looking after me, my family back home, my mum and dad, and the loves of my life, my husband and our darling daughter – another sassy broad in the making.
Emily Sergeant -
8th December 2020 
