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British humour is well known for its use of absurdity, awkwardness, dark comedy, self-deprecation, dry comedy, innuendo, irony, sarcasm, satire, wit and word play. [7] Monty Python was a famous British comedic group, and some of the most highly regarded comedies worldwide, such as Fawlty Towers and Mr. Bean, are British.
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Name Notability Advocate Ref. 1 Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965) Prime Minister (1940–1945, 1951–1955). Historically ranked as one of the greatest British prime ministers. Led the nation during World War II, when the country defended itself against a planned German invasion. He was an important figure in post-war national and ...
This new group embraces names that were once considered hokey, like Abner and Hiram; names from non-English cultures like Navarone and Santos and even 'bad boy' country names associated with ...
This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero—a protagonist or supporting character whose characteristics include the following: imperfections that separate them from typically heroic characters (such as selfishness, cynicism, ignorance, and bigotry); [1]
List of James Bond villains; List of Justice League enemies; List of Justice Society of America enemies; List of Legion of Super-Heroes enemies; List of My Little Pony villains; List of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation villains; List of Power Rangers villains. Villains in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; List of Spawn villains; List of Spider-Man ...
The jurors were limited to feature-length (at least 60 minutes), narrative, English-language films with significant financial and/or creative backing from the United States. All characters, whether hero or villain, were to "have made a mark on American society in matters of style and substance" and "elicit strong reactions across time ...
English organised crime boss, linked to violence, fraud, prostitution, murder and money laundering. [citation needed] Ronnie and Reggie Kray: 1933–1995 (Ronnie) 1933–2000 (Reggie) 1952–1968 Controlled organised crime in London's East End during the 1950s and 60s. Responsible for the murders of George Cornell and Jack "The Hat" McVitie. [13]