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Article thumbnail: Mr Bigstuff A six-part comedy about estranged brothers Glen (Ryan Sampson) and Lee, played by Danny Dyer in his TV comedy debut. Mr Bigstuff is a relatable comedy created by Sampson, that explores broken families, brotherhood, manhood and carpet sales. Glen and his fianc??e Kirsty share a perfect, perfectly mundane life together. Sure, Glen???s got crippling erectile dysfunction and Kirsty (Harriet Webb) has a secret shoplifting habit, but they???re happy. That is until Lee comes crashing into their lives, whilst on the run from a past that???s quickly catching up with him. The trio are forced together: a perfectionist, a fantasist and an anarchist all living under the same roof in an Essex cul-de-sac. It???s not long before their ???perfect??? lives start to unravel faster than the weave of a cheap carpet. Cast: Ryan Sampson, Danny Dyer, Harriet Webb, Adrian Scarborough, Fatiha El Ghorri, Ned Dennehy, Victoria Alcock, Geoff Bell, Nitin Ganatra, Judi Love and more. The series will air on Sky and on streaming service NOW during Spring 2024.

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Article thumbnail: BATH, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Conservative candidate Jacob Rees-Mogg stands next to Barmy Brunch from The Official Monster Raving Loony Party during the declaration for the North East Somerset constituency at the University of Bath campus, on July 05, 2024 in Bath, England. The incumbent MP for North East Somerset is the Conservative Jacob Rees-Mogg. In Boris Johnson's government, he held the position of Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

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