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NDTV
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chef Jamie Oliver Hosts Cookery Lesson With Over 10,000 Students, Sets World Record
The aroma of sizzling ingredients and the sound of chopping vegetables filled the air as Jamie Oliver took on a new challenge. The world-renowned chef once again made headlines in the culinary world after breaking the record for the largest cookery lesson (held across multiple venues). A total of 10,515 people participated in the cooking event across the UK and other locations. Guinness World Records shared the achievement on their official Instagram handle. The pictures attached to the post featured Jamie Oliver posing with a group of children, each holding a bowl of homemade pasta. A follow-up image showed Jamie taking a selfie with the children. The caption read, "Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has added another achievement to his impressive CV by breaking the world record for the largest cookery lesson (held across multiple venues). The BAFTA-winning restaurateur and author, known for his casual cooking style, has long been passionate about making healthy food accessible to everyone." Take a look: Also Read: Pepsi Launches New Prebiotic Cola That Contains Fibre And No Artificial Sweeteners View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords) Also Read:"Ek Camera Mein Bandh" - Amul Shares Topical For Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal The viral post garnered positive reactions from Instagram users. One user wrote, "Used to watch his show; he's one of my favourite chefs." Another added, "What a legend." "Oh wow!!" read a comment. Several others dropped red heart and heart-eye emojis in the comment section. According to the Guinness World Records website, the record for the largest cookery lesson was achieved by Jamie's Ministry of Food Foundation and Wonde on July 1, 2025. A total of 562 classes at 478 schools took part, with chef Krzysztof Sumik leading the lesson. At the end of the session, participants prepared and ate a bowl of pasta with sauce.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Mrs Brown's Boys 'based on true events', says Brendan O'Carroll
Brendan O'Carroll has said the storylines for Mrs Brown's Boys are "based on true events". The actor and comedian, 69, who is best known for playing matriarch Agnes Brown in the hit comedy series, will reprise the role in a new miniseries next month. The fifth series, which is due to air on 1 August on RTÉ One and BBC One, follows Mrs Brown as her meddling in the lives of her family and friends takes her on a number of misadventures. Speaking about the new series, O'Carroll said: "Believe it or not, most of the storylines are based on true events that either happened to my family or have been told to me by people about their families. "Everybody has a story, and it's quite common for someone in a family to say in the middle of a family disaster, 'This is like an episode of Mrs Brown's Boys '. "In every episode, there is something that stands out for me. I love being Agnes Brown and I love her family, and her neighbours like Winnie and Birdy." The new series will follow Mrs Brown as she becomes the subject of a podcast, helps Winnie pass her driving test, and becomes the unexpected new member of a book club where she discovers a "passion" for steamy fiction. Mrs Brown's Boys was first broadcast in 2011 and has since transmitted more than 50 episodes, including Christmas specials. The BAFTA-winning series is filmed in front of a studio audience, which O'Carroll described as "essential". He said: "So many times, at the end of rehearsals for a particular episode, our director, Ben Kellett, will say, 'All this needs now is the audience', and he is so right.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Chewin' the Fat star to be guest of honour at Glasgow event
Comic, singer, BAFTA-winning actor and DJ Karen Dunbar will officially "cut the ribbon" at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's open day on Sunday, July 27. 'I have a love of buses, and Glasgow - and buses in Glasgow,' says Karen, with a laugh. 'I'm always happy to go to community events when I can, and celebrate the culture of our city and the people who help preserve and honour it.' Karen Dunbar (Image: Karen Dunbar) A spokesperson for the event said: 'GVVT is stocking up on individual fruit trifles as we prepare to welcome a very special guest to our Family and Community Super Sunday. 'Karen Dunbar, star of legendary Chewin' the Fat, at last has escaped the corner shop and found a friend – more than a thousand of them, in fact, who will attend our sparkling, fun event at Bridgeton Bus Garage.' Karen's countless on-screen alter egos in the hit sketch show included the lonely shopkeeper, who took a little too much interest in the lives of her customers, in the hope of sharing a fruit trifle or two with them. The star will kick-start the show at noon, introducing the swinging sound of the Michael Brawley Big Band, supported by Super Sunday newcomers the Jump 'n' Jive Dancers. Other newbies include Ghostbusters Alba, complete with 12-foot-high Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Ectomobiles and charity merchandise. Other highlights will include toy and art stalls and community groups, including Glasgow North East Foodbank who will gratefully accept donations of tins, jars, pasta and more. (Image: Newsquest) Darth Vader and his Star Wars troopers return along with the classic Tunnock's van, superb model buses and boats, face painters, Wee Happy Shop and Bus, Clippies Café, and a new museum display. Visitors can also test their bus driving skills on the SIM1 simulator and their rowing prowess, courtesy of Clydesdale Rowing Club, and of course, browse around more than 130 vintage buses, lorries and fire engines. The event runs from 11am, with a free vintage bus service running to and from George Square with an added pick-up at Bellgrove Station. More details are available from the GVVT website.
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Mrs Browns Boys returning to the BBC after controversy
The fifth series of the comedy programme is now only weeks away and is returning despite the creator apologising for a racial slur. Teasing the new show, the corporation said: "Agnes Brown and the gang from Finglas are back! "Everyone's favourite Irish Mammy returns for a brand new fifth series featuring all your favourite characters, so get ready for more slapstick shenanigans this spring!" According to The Sun, the BBC's head of comedy, Jon Petrie, added: "Brendan has created an iconic comedy character in Agnes Brown. "Mrs. Brown's Boys is a BAFTA-winning comedy show and one of the BBC's most-watched comedies ever. I'm proud to have it in the BBC Comedy stable." Mrs Brown's Boys will return to UK telly on Friday, August 1 at 9:30pm on BBC One. BBC viewers dub Mrs Brown's Boys 'utter garbage' and 'worst thing' they have ever seen Despite this popularity, many are not so keen on the show, with one person penning: "The worst show I've ever seen. It's ghastly, and thankfully, no one I know likes it, because if they did, then I'd disown them. UTTER GARBAGE." Another said: "Quite possibly the worst thing I've ever watched in my life. "For something that is labelled as a comedy, it is incredibly unfunny. "The entire premise of this show is woefully outdated, predictable, cringe inducing, with an annoyingly overactive audience. "Of all genres, comedy is probably the most diverse in terms of its audience reception, but if 1920s-style slapstick is your jam, this will probably tick a box for you." However, with a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb, most enjoy the programme. Recommended Reading: One person wrote: "Some of the funniest slapstick I have seen in years. The live audience and the accidentals (on-stage flubs) only serve to make what is already hilariously funny, even funnier." Another added: "Love this series. I can't stop watching it. Terrific cast, fantastic humour. I never want the show to end. So much craziness in the world today, so much to worry about, but this show takes you away from it. Brilliant, Mr. O'Carroll." A third fan said: "So glad I stumbled upon this show through a friend. It has to be the funniest show I've ever seen!"
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Mrs Browns Boys returning to the BBC after controversy
The fifth series of the comedy programme is now only weeks away and is returning despite the creator apologising for a racial slur. Teasing the new show, the corporation said: "Agnes Brown and the gang from Finglas are back! "Everyone's favourite Irish Mammy returns for a brand new fifth series featuring all your favourite characters, so get ready for more slapstick shenanigans this spring!" A post shared by Mrs. Browns Boys Official (@ According to The Sun, the BBC's head of comedy, Jon Petrie, added: "Brendan has created an iconic comedy character in Agnes Brown. "Mrs. Brown's Boys is a BAFTA-winning comedy show and one of the BBC's most-watched comedies ever. I'm proud to have it in the BBC Comedy stable." Mrs Brown's Boys will return to UK telly on Friday, August 1 at 9:30pm on BBC One. Despite this popularity, many are not so keen on the show, with one person penning: "The worst show I've ever seen. It's ghastly, and thankfully, no one I know likes it, because if they did, then I'd disown them. UTTER GARBAGE." Another said: "Quite possibly the worst thing I've ever watched in my life. "For something that is labelled as a comedy, it is incredibly unfunny. "The entire premise of this show is woefully outdated, predictable, cringe inducing, with an annoyingly overactive audience. "Of all genres, comedy is probably the most diverse in terms of its audience reception, but if 1920s-style slapstick is your jam, this will probably tick a box for you." However, with a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb, most enjoy the programme. A post shared by Mrs. Browns Boys Official (@ One person wrote: "Some of the funniest slapstick I have seen in years. The live audience and the accidentals (on-stage flubs) only serve to make what is already hilariously funny, even funnier." Another added: "Love this series. I can't stop watching it. Terrific cast, fantastic humour. I never want the show to end. So much craziness in the world today, so much to worry about, but this show takes you away from it. Brilliant, Mr. O'Carroll." A third fan said: "So glad I stumbled upon this show through a friend. It has to be the funniest show I've ever seen!"
