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Irish Game of Thrones actor Jack Gleeson is returning to our screens in BBC’s upcoming Famous Five series, while Met Éireann revealed that July was the wettest on record
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Barbie: The Album not content with dominating cinemas, Greta Gerwig’s big-screen adaptation of the Mattel doll is also breaking records in the UK charts. Three songs from the soundtrack – by Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Aqua – have made it to the top five UK singles charts. Saturday Night Fever and Grease only managed three top 10s.
Jack Gleeson the Irish actor made a name for himself as villainous king Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones before retiring from acting to pursue other interests. But, nine years later, the 31-year-old Cork actor is preparing to return to our screens after landing a part in BBC’s upcoming Famous Five series.
