Benny Hill News

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . Talk about a peculiar title for a musical. Actually the title comes from the name of the flying car because of the noises it makes as it spits, sputters, and chugs along.

Rex Features is now representing part of the stills archive from Fremantle Media Enterprise including some of the leading titles from Thames Television such as The Bill, Minder, Sweeney, Morecombe & Wise, The Benny Hill Show, The Des O'Connor Show, Opportunity Knocks, Tommy Cooper and more.

Frank Sinatra's My Way is the most popular song played at funeral services, but other more arresting death-bed choices were revealed in a British poll.

First Lady Michelle Obama, in her recent European visit, briefly touched Queen Elizabeth in what appeared to be a simple act of mutual affection, setting off a firestorm of controversy about whether or not it is an unspeakable breach of royal protocol to briefly touch Queen Elizabeth in what appears to be a simple act of mutual affection.

James Corden has said that he is glad upcoming movie Lesbian Vampire Killers does not look like a British film.

Carry On actor Jack Douglas, who was also known for his theatrical work in plays and pantomimes, has died aged 81.

I remember the 1968 film " Chitty Chitty Bang Bang " fairly well, even though I wasn't born until 1970, which means I saw it much later after its life in theaters.