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Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Viral TikTok song everyone loves and the original singer will surprise you
Take My Hand was first released in 2011 and now it's the biggest song on TikTok at the moment - but who is the surprising person behind the tune? There's no logic really behind what songs make it on TikTok and those that don't. But one sure fire way of making a success of any musical hit these days is for it to go viral on the social media platform, sending profits and worldwide attention through the roof. If you've been on TikTok over the past couple of months, there's one tune you're guaranteed to have heard in one form or another, and its catchy hook and sweet sound ensures it stays in your mind for the rest of the day. Take My Hand is a 60s inspired, dreamy ditty that has been used to back a trend that sees social media users post footage of seemingly everyday life, with the caption 'I almost forgot this was the whole point'. It's an emotional trend, as many of them are, designed to make us see what appears to be the mundane as something much more spectacular. The song has been used of late by every influencer worth their salt - including most of the members o f 'Mom Tok' and even Madonna. But if you've been left scratching your head at where you have heard this epic track before, it's probably fair to say you are a British comedy fan, and it's definitely fair to say you've got good taste. Take My Hand was actually released back in 2011, and was the theme tune to the cult classic comedy Toast of London, written and starring the iconic Matt Berry. Toast of London ran for three seasons from 2013 and produced a number of viral moments which still stand to this day, but we're doubting even Berry thought he had such a modern classic on his hands when he put this song out on his Witchhazel album at the time. Berry is a comedy genius who has been involved in some of the funniest UK and worldwide sitcoms of recent years including The IT Crowd, What We Do in the Shadows and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, but social media users were still blown away when they discovered it is he who is behind this viral song. Is there no end to his talents? Basically, no. For, as well as lending his velvet voice and hilarious comedy timing to some of the best known shows on TV, he's only a real life rock star too. A multi-instrumentalist, Berry used to perform with his band The Maypoles and has duetted in the past with the likes of Sean Lennon and Emma Noble. He's about to release new album Gather Up and it looks like it's set for success, given his growing fanbase on Spotify with 1.6m listeners every month. In a clip that's been seen more than two million times on TikTok, @ethannneville posted: "When I first heard this song [Take My Hand] I thought it was a phenomenal piece of art. "Then I learn the guy singing it is none other than the comedic genius and talented actor Matt Berry. You're telling me that the same guy who shouts 'New York Citehhh'[in What We Do In The Shadows] is a beautiful singer songwriter." Ethan wasn't the only one shocked at the link, with fans pouring into the comments to share their surprise. One said: "You're telling me Jackie Daytona the human bartender sings this? Another said: "WHAT?? How am I just finding this out, I've loved this song for years," while another replied: "You're telling me the same Matt Berry from the IT crowd? Like… FATHURRRRRRR?". However, there's another sad element to the popularity of the song, as some social media users came upon it after it was used in the end credits of 2025 Netflix documentary American Murder: Gabby Petito. One added: "This is such a beautiful song and I found it through the Gabbby Petito documentary." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis to host Audible comedy podcast
Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis to host Audible comedy podcast 'Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis' will be available from June 5 and will see the pessimistic 'The IT Crowd' star and the ever cheerful 'Star Wars' actor Richard Ayoade (Image: BBC ) Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis are teaming up for an Audible comedy podcast. 'Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis' will be available from June 5 and will see the pessimistic 'The IT Crowd' star and the ever cheerful 'Star Wars' actor – who have a shared love of past roles in sci-fi – venture beneath Audible HQ to the 'Future Tense lab', fully equipped to interrogate the future we are being told to look forward to. Over the course of six episodes, the pair will discuss the downsides of celebrating your 150th birthday and consider whether human civilisation peaked with the penny-farthing. Richard and Warwick will deliver equal parts naive enthusiasm and sharp scepticism as they tackle the key questions facing our collective future. With assistance from comedic performer and popular science writer Helen Keen and expert guests providing actual facts, listeners will be taken on a hilarious yet informative journey – from robots to relationships – to unravel a future that nobody has ordered, but everybody will receive. Article continues below Warwick said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to have worked with Richard Ayoade on Audible's brilliant new podcast series, 'Future Tense'. His brilliantly dry wit was the perfect counterpoint to my optimism and made for a fun, dynamic collaboration, and I learned a lot along the way too." Richard added: "When I was first asked about this podcast I thought it was a bad idea, but then maybe it could be ok. And now we've made that bad or maybe ok idea a reality. I hope you listen and agree." Meanwhile, Warwick previously hosted the ITV afternoon quiz show 'Tenable' and has urged fans to rally together to get the programme back on screens after it was axed last year. Article continues below The 55-year-old actor said: "Presenting 'Tenable' was one of my favourite things to do. "I loved the show. People tell me they still watch old episodes now and enjoy it. I feel like I should video people on my phone when they say, 'We miss Tenable', and then send them to ITV!" 'Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis', an Audible Original, will be exclusively available from June 5th 2025 at Membership may be required.
The National
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender woman
The Irish comedy writer, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday to deny the charges of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media and damaging her mobile in October. The Bafta-winning writer, who also came up with TV sitcoms The IT Crowd and Black Books, has become a strong vocal critic of the trans rights movement in recent years. Linehan, who created Father Ted in the 1990s with fellow Irish writer Arthur Mathews, said in a post on X in April that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London on October 19. Court documents show Linehan is charged with harassing the alleged victim by posting abusive comments about her on social media between October 11 and October 27, and damaging her phone to the value of £369 on the day of the conference. Speaking outside of the court, Linehan said: "For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats. 'I've lost great deal, but I am still here, and I will not waver in my resolve.' Deputy District Judge Louise Balmain told Linehan his trial would take place on September 4 this year at the same court. He was freed on bail with the condition not to contact the complainant directly or indirectly.
Irish Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Graham Linehan says he has ‘lost a great deal' as he denies harassing transgender woman
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he has 'lost a great deal' but 'will not waver in my resolve' as he faces trial accused of harassing a transgender woman. The 56-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Monday to deny two charges, one of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks (18) on social media and another of damaging her mobile in October. The Bafta-winning writer, who also came up with TV sitcoms The IT Crowd and Black Books, has become a vocal critic of the trans rights movement in recent years. He sat in seats in front of the dock wearing glasses, a white shirt, grey suit jacket and grey jeans, and spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth and to deny the charges. READ MORE Outside court after the short hearing, he wore a T-shirt with a picture of a Daily Telegraph front page with the headline 'Trans women are not women', and said: 'For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats. 'I've lost great deal but I am still here and I will not waver in my resolve.' Linehan, who created Father Ted in the 1990s with fellow Irish writer Arthur Mathews, said in a post on X in April that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London on October 19th. Court documents show Linehan is charged with harassing the alleged victim, a transgender activist, by posting abusive comments about her on social media between October 11th and October 27th, and damaging her phone to the value of £369 (€439) on the day of the conference. Some supporters of the defendant were turned away from the courtroom because of a shortage of seats and dozens of them posed for a photograph with Linehan after the hearing. Deputy district judge Louise Balmain told Linehan his trial would take place on September 4th this year at the same court. He was freed on bail with the condition not to contact the complainant directly or indirectly.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Graham Linehan pleads not guilty to harassment of transgender woman
FATHER Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassing a transgender woman and damaging her phone. The Irish comedy writer, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday to deny the charges of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media and damaging her mobile in October. The Bafta-winning writer, who also came up with TV sitcoms The IT Crowd and Black Books, has become a strong vocal critic of the trans rights movement in recent years. Linehan, who created Father Ted in the 1990s with fellow Irish writer Arthur Mathews, said in a post on X in April that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London on October 19. Court documents show Linehan is charged with harassing the alleged victim by posting abusive comments about her on social media between October 11 and October 27, and damaging her phone to the value of £369 on the day of the conference. Speaking outside of the court, Linehan said: "For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats. 'I've lost great deal, but I am still here, and I will not waver in my resolve.' Deputy District Judge Louise Balmain told Linehan his trial would take place on September 4 this year at the same court. He was freed on bail with the condition not to contact the complainant directly or indirectly.
