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Friday's episode of 'The Graham Norton Show' (November 27th 2015) had us crying with mirth yet again with the reapearance of by far the best guest, Benedict Cumberbatch. He was accompanied by his 'Black Mass' co-star Johnny Depp and had no problem joining the public in mocking his unique appearance.

Benedict Cumberbatch can imitate just about anything

As explained by Graham Norton to the oblivious Depp, during the 'Sherlock' actor's rise to fame, there was a meme floating around on Tumblr comparing him to an otter (note those adorably tiny eyes and pointed features). However, Norton only managed to find three images referencing the comparison and thus asked Cumberbatch to recreate a few choice otter poses to add to the collection.

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The significance of that hilarious selfie poster for 'Zoolander 2' has finally been made clear with the new trailer; it seems that there's a murderer out there intent on wiping out all the hot celebs and all of them have adopted Derek Zoolander's signature pose.

Interpol get these once iconic models on side

A movie about the modelling industry - we knew that selfies had to come into it somewhere and we were not disappointed when the new poster was unveiled. Now it seems there's more significance to that than just a passing pop reference.

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Benedict Cumberbatch has picked a CBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for his services to the performing arts and charity. The actor was accompanied by wife Sophie Hunter when he collected the award and used the opportunity to defend his decision to attack politicians over the refugee crisis, after a performance of Hamlet last month.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been awarded a CBE by the Queen.

Cumberbatch decided to speak about the refugee crisis after he asked audience members to donate to charity Save the Children. So far over £150,000 has been raised thanks to the actor. "It has been a fantastic response from the public who came to that theatre who raised a hell of a lot of money and awareness,” Cumberbatch said, outside Buckingham Palace.

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Benedict Cumberbatch has had his own set of ‘Cumberb*tches’ for a while now but the Sherlock star has recently had to call the police and security experts over a female stalker who has taken it a bit too far. The actor, who is currently playing the title role in the West End’s Hamlet, has increased protection after the woman left red ribbons at the home he shares with his wife Sophie and their baby son.

The star's stalker has been to the home he shares with his wife and young son

Security at the Barbican - where Cumberbatch is undertaking the iconic Shakesperian role - has also been beefed up in the wake of the intrusion.

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‘Sherlock’ actor Benedict Cumberbatch has stunned theatre-goers in London with an expletive-laden rant against the British government over its handling of the European refugee crisis.

The 39 year old actor expressed his frustration at the lack of action from elected officials in dealing with the crisis, and is reported to have at one point said “f*** the politicians” in his now-customary speech after the curtain call in his performance of ‘Hamlet’ at the Barbican Theatre on Tuesday night (October 27th).

Benedict Cumberbatch with his wife Sophie Hunter at the premiere of 'Black Mass'

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By now, fans are used to being drip fed episodes of 'Sherlock' - what more can you expect with two award-winning Hollywood actors in the lead roles? - but ever since Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss revealed the Victorian theme of the next Christmas special, fans have been gasping with thirst.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return to the 1800s in 'The Abominable Bride'

Now, the official title has been announced! Alongside a launch date (alas, AFTER Christmas). And yet, we're still rather in the dark about what to expect. Here's what we know so far:

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Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly called the police over ‘an obsessed fan’ who is said to have made several trips to the ‘Sherlock’ actor’s house, leaving red ribbons outside. The actor is said to have become concerned over the woman’s behaviour and she has now been issued with an official Police Information Notice (PIN) over harassment.

Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter.

The Mirror reports that the woman left red ribbons outside Cumberbatch’s home on at least two occasions, leaving one tied to the star’s car and the other fastened to a window of the house. Cumberbatch lives in North London with his wife Sophie Hunter and the couple’s baby son.

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This year’s Sherlock Christmas special is set to become a global event like never before, with the episode set to be screened in cinemas around the world. According to the Radio Times, the special episode will be shown in a number of countries including China, where the show has a massive fanbase.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock’.

While the full list of countries is not yet confirmed, the 90 minutes special will be shown in China, where over 98 million viewers reportedly watch the show illegal on platforms such as Youku.

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Tom Daley, the British diver and Olympic Gold medallist, and director Dustin Lance Black are engaged! Their engagement was announced in The Times newspaper in the Births, Marriages and Deaths section on Thursday (1st October).

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black at the Pride of Britain Awards in London, September 2015.

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It might seem like an odd pairing but Benedict Cumberbatch could soon be appearing in BBC soap ‘Eastenders,’ if executive producer Dominic Treadwell Collins has his way. The ‘Sherlock’ star is an old school friend of Collins and is said to be up for testing out his cockney accent on the residents of Albert Square.

Can you imagine Benedict Cumberbatch with a stall on Albert Square?

Appearing at the Radio Times TV Festival Collins said, “I really want Benedict Cumberbatch to come and do a turn. And he says he’ll come and do it but he is slightly busy. But he would be my dream."

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Rachel McAdams has joined the cast of Doctor Strange. The 36-year-old Canadian born actor, best known for her roles in The Notebook and True Detective, confirmed her casting whilst appearing at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday (14th September).

Rachel McAdams at the New York premiere of Southpaw in July 2015.

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Benedict Cumberbatch has become involved in a new charity single release and an accompanying short video, aimed at raising money to support refugees from Syria looking to settle in Europe.

The ‘Sherlock’ actor, 39, introduces a short film entitled ‘Help Is Coming’, which accompanies the song of the same name by rock act Crowded House, which is being specially re-issued 20 years after its first release. The track is available as a 7” single and download as of today (September 11th), and with the band’s blessing has been organised by journalists Caitlin Moran and Pete Paphides. Proceeds from royalties will all go to Save The Children.

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A fanatic Benedict Cumberbatch devotee has been reported to the police by ‘Sherlock’ co-stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington after directing death threats against them online, claiming that they “giving him [Cumberbatch] a bad name”.

Abbington and Freeman, who appear in the BBC mystery drama together, contacted authorities after the anonymous fan posted a picture of a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire, saying “Shall we start prepping for a possible funeral?”

The anonymous blogger also wrote: “Both Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington are starting to give Benedict and all his fans a bad name! They seriously just need to shut up and f****** die already!”

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It’s the role that turned him into an international phenomenon, but Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he initially came close to turning down ‘Sherlock’.

The English actor, who is currently juggling new fatherhood with playing the lead in ‘Hamlet’, admitted in an interview with CNN’s ‘Talk Asia’ news program on Friday (September 4th) that he had quite a few reservations about accepting the role of the ingenious detective because of the massive fame he thought the “populist role” would bring. He certainly turned out to be correct in that assumption!

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in 'Sherlock'

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Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter have reportedly named their first child, Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch. The couple welcomed the baby boy on June 1st and had so far kept quiet on the name they had chosen.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter have reportedly named their son Christopher Carlton.

The Mail on Sunday reports that the baby’s name has been confirmed as Christopher Carlton, with Carlton being chosen because it is a family name which both Benedict and his actor father Timothy share.

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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Hamlet finally opened its doors to the critics on Tuesday night after weeks of previews. The production, at the Barbican Theatre, is currently the hottest ticket in London as fans of the ‘Sherlock’ actor flock to experience Cumberbatch’s take on the Danish prince. But has this Hamlet managed to live up to the hype and hysteria which always follows the 39 year old actor?

Benedict Cumberbatch is starring in Hamlet at London’s Barbican Theatre.

Writing in The Independent, Paul Taylor felt that Cumberbatch was never able to fully lay himself bare, unlike other actors who had taken on the role in the past. “The actor commands the stage with a whirling energy but we rarely feel soul-to-soul with this Hamlet,” Taylor writes.

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The London production of ‘Hamlet’, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has reportedly returned the play’s famous 'To be or not to be' speech to its rightful place in Act III. Previews of the play had originally opened with Cumberbatch delivering the famous lines, but now it seems the decision has been made to move the speech back to where Shakespeare had originally intended it to be heard.

Benedict Cumberbatch is currently starring in a production of Hamlet.

The production, which is directed by Lyndsey Turner, had come under criticism for beginning with the speech, in Shakespeare’s original text the famous lines come near the play’s half way mark in Act III. Now the production is reportedly opening with Cumberbatch shouting 'Who's there?' into the darkness, according to the Daily Mail.

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The rumours have had it right all along – Benedict Cumberbatch will indeed be putting on the moustache and cape to play Marvel superhero Doctor Strange after the casting was confirmed at Disney’s D23 expo at the weekend.

The Oscar-nominated English actor was officially unveiled as playing the good doctor, and though he couldn’t be at the convention in person due to his theatrical commitments to ‘Hamlet’ in London, he delivered a pre-recorded presentation about the upcoming Marvel movie, scheduled for release on November 4th, 2016.

Benedict Cumberbatch was officially unveiled as 'Doctor Strange' at Disney's D23

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Benedict Cumberbatch seems to have had a change of heart since he told fans that he would not be greeting them before and after performances of ‘Hamlet’, as he was seen chatting to his army of loyal Cumberbitches after last night’s show.

Signs placed outside the Barbican Centre which had stated categorically that the 39 year old English actor would not be signing autographs were reportedly taken down, and on Thursday night Cumberbatch spent several minutes signing programmes, talking to his fans and posing for selfies.

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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has asked fans who come to see his performance as Hamlet at London’s Barbican theatre not to take videos during the production. Speaking to fans gathered outside the theatre the ‘Sherlock’ actor said it was ‘mortifying’ when filming was happening during the performance.

Benedict Cumberbatch is currently starring as Hamlet at London’s Barbican theatre.

Cumberbatch told fans there was was “nothing less supportive or enjoyable” than being on stage and seeing a “big red light” from an audience member's camera. The actor then added that one audience member in the third row had been doing some "blindingly obvious” filming during the performance.

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Benedict Cumberbatch is not short of a few fans but it seems the ladies who have a bit of a thing for the actor are not wrong about one thing: this man can act. Or at least so say (most) if the reviews of Cumberbatch’s Hamlet – widely considered to be one of the toughest parts to play.

Cumberbatch delights the ladies as Benedict but can he win them over as Hamlet?

The Sherlock star started his stint as arguably Shakespeare’s most famous character at the Barbican in London on Wednesday night and a lengthily queue of fans were out in force to watch the show.

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Central London is in lockdown preparing for the march of the Cumberbitches, as the Barbican Theatre prepares for Benedict Cumberbatch to take to the stage to play ‘Hamlet’ later this week.

The Times reports that the theatre, in the well-heeled residential estate of the Barbican in the City’s Square Mile, has laid on extra security “to cope with the popularity of the actor”. Cumberbatch has a dedicated squadron of ultra-fanatic (and mainly female) followers, who are prepared to travel across the world in pursuit of a glimpse of their hero, dubbed by the media as ‘the Cumberbitches’.

Benedict Cumberbatch will be starring in 'Hamlet' at the Barbican this week

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‘Sherlock’ showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that Benedict Cumberbatch’s character will be a little different once he’s transported back to the Victorian era in the show’s upcoming Christmas special. Speaking during the TCA press tour on Saturday, the writer gave away precious few details about the episode which sees Sherlock and Watson back in Victorian London.

Sherlock and Dr Watson in the upcoming Victorian special.

When asked how the new setting might change Sherlock’s character Moffat said, “Sherlock is a little more polished. He operates like a Victorian gentleman instead of a posh, rude man. He’s a lot less brattish.” But as for Dr Watson, being back in Victorian Britain will cause Martin Freeman’s character to be ‘more uptight’, according to Moffat.

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The BBC has given ‘Sherlock’ fans a little taster of the series’ upcoming Victorian special, releasing a picture of its two stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman dressed in period costume.

The picture shows Cumberbatch in a pretty severe and smart-looking waistcoat and suit reclining in a leather armchair, while a moustachioed Freeman is leaning against the chair and standing up.

The BBC released this image from the forthcoming 'Sherlock' Victorian special

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Now's the time most new fathers would be signing off work for a couple of weeks to get to grips with fatherhood, but Benedict Cumberbatch is getting his life back to normal already only a few days since the birth of his son.

Benedict Cumberbatch returns to work on 'Hamlet'

To be, or not to be, back at work is the question for new father Benedict Cumberbatch, who has decided on the former and is back in rehearsals for his role as 'Hamlet' in the forthcoming new West End production which will run at London's Barbican Theatre from August to October 2015.

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London-born actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter are now the proud parents of a baby boy, the BBC reported earlier today (Saturday 13 June).

Benedict Cumberbatch is celebrating parenthood

In a statement, a spokesman for the 'Sherlock' star said: "Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son.

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American Kevin Spacey has said he was "honoured and humbled by such recognition from the Queen”, after being included in this year’s birthday honours list. The actor has been given an honorary knighthood by the monarch, after serving as the artistic director of the Old Vic theatre for over a decade.

Kevin Spacey has been given an honorary knighthood.

Spacey was recognised for his 'services to British theatre and international culture'. Accepting the honour he told the BBC, "I must thank the British public for being so supportive of my efforts on behalf of the Old Vic. I feel like an adopted son.”

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Benedict Cumberbatch is set to receive a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list as a reward for his services to drama. The 38-year-old rose to fame in 2010 playing the lead in the BBC's critically acclaimed Sherlock.

Benedict Cumberbatch [L] stars opposite Martin Freeman [R] in the BBC's hit series Sherlock

Since then, the actor has landed high profile roles in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, The Fifth Estate and 12 Years A Slave. Last year, he was nominated for a BAFTA, Critics Choice Movie Award, Golden Globe and Oscar for his portrayal of code-breaker Alan Turing in The Imitation Game - losing out to fellow Brit Eddie Redmayne for the latter.

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