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In light of the events recounted, “Con Mum” seems reminiscent of a storyline on a popular weekly TV show or as a segment from Unsolved Mysteries. However, let me rephrase it for you: Graham Hornigold, a renowned pastry chef who has graced various British television screens, never knew his mother growing up. Yet, despite the adversity of lacking a strong maternal presence in his life, Graham managed to turn the situation around. This all shifted dramatically in 2020 when Graham received an email from a lady named Dionne, who declared herself as his biological mother.

A Passover seder is designed to be an annual tradition marking a significant transition, much like many other religions do, but the menu can be as difficult to navigate as the Hebrew prayers and symbolic actions performed, not to mention the somber narratives of slavery, plagues, and general hardship.

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The Passover seder is a yearly ritual that signifies a major life transition, similar to other religions, but the food choices can be as perplexing as understanding the Hebrew prayers and enacting symbolic actions, not forgetting the melancholic tales of oppression, plagues, and overall struggle.

Shatrughan Sinha hails from Patna, Bihar, and was born into a modest family as the youngest of four brothers. He spent much of his childhood in his hometown and even earned his Bachelor of Science degree from a local college. Later in life, he moved to Pune and received a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India.

In this new role, seven-time BAFTA winner Steve Coogan, famed for his Alan Partridge character and other comedic endeavors like The Trip, Philomena, and The Penguin Lessons, steps into the shoes once filled by Peter Sellers (and introduces a fourth character to the cast). While The Penguin Lessons is more light-hearted and endearing, it shares some similarities with Dr. Strangelove in its blend of humor and poignant human struggles. Peter Cattaneo’s film explores these themes during Argentina’s tumultuous Dirty War era, a time when approximately 30,000 individuals were either killed or disappeared by the government. MovieWeb recently spoke with comedy legend Steve Coogan about The Penguin Lessons and his recent stage production of Dr. Strangelove, now available in cinemas through National Theatre Live.

On occasion, it’s unclear as to why certain Harry Potter book excerpts weren’t included in the films. In other instances, we grasp the reasoning behind their omission, yet we may not concur with the choice. However, with an abundance of updates emerging weekly regarding the upcoming series, there’s a glimmer of optimism that some (or even all) of these quotes will be incorporated into the TV program, thereby restoring a portion of the books’ lost enchantment.