Little Britain star 'weds' his Prince Charming

[Garondo Marondo]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npartners18.xml

By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006

With wigs and war-paint in abundance, the unconvincing "laydee" Emily
would have failed to get a look-in yesterday when Little Britain star
Matt Lucas celebrated his "marriage" to his long-term lover yesterday.

Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

And they did not disappoint as a procession of Little Red Riding Hoods,
Captain Hooks, Fairy Godmothers and Buttonses poured out from taxis and
a red double-decker bus and through the building's grand entrance.

Lucas, always one for the outrageous stage outfit, positively sparkled
in an exotic blue and gold Ali Baba number, complete with pink and blue
feathered headress.

His partner Kevin McGee, a television producer, was a perfect Prince
Charming with knee-high boots in the style of Adam Ant style.

Lucas's Little Britain co-creator and co-star, David Walliams came as
Tweedledum. Or, was it Tweedledee? He wasn't saying.

advertisementLondon seemed to have exhausted its supply of Hook
costumes - and chief among the Hooks was Sir Elton John, who arrived
with his own Prince Charming, Mr Furnish.

Neil Tennant, of the Pet Shop Boys, Paul O'Grady, the television
presenter and Paul McKenna, the hypnotist, were just three of the many
other pirate captains to come to party.

Graham Norton, the television personality, was a convincing Buttons, as
was Louis Walsh, the pop producer and Stephen Gately, the former
Boyzone singer. The pop singer Will Young was a less convincing Ugly
Sister, while comedian Rob Brydon opted for Peter Pan.

There were chaotic scenes on the streets - just yards from Downing
Street - with photographers and onlookers jostling as the guests
arrived.

Inside, the building's Great Hall was transformed into a giant theatre
set and a huge sign proclaiming "Whitehall Palace Theatre" greeted
guests at the entrance.

Props had been ferried in by stage-hands wearing pink wigs and included
a wheelchair - a hint that Little Britain's characters Andy and Lou
would make an appearance, perhaps? Washing machines, tumble dryers and
kitchen units were also carried inside, fuelling the imagination.

Lucas, 32, and McGee, 30, met at a nightclub four years ago but kept
their relationship very private and avoided being photographed
together.

To the initial disappointment of the small crowd waiting outside the
Banqueting House the groom and groom arrived sans costume, in the dark
suits they had worn for their civil ceremony earlier.

But within the hour, they popped outside for photographs to loud
cheers. Asked how the ceremony had gone, Lucas beamed and said: "We've
had lots of good wishes from the public."

Just days before the ceremony, Lucas had admitted: "I'm quite a dull
dresser, so it's a chance for me to be a bit more outrageous."

They were obviously keen to keep their costumes under wraps until the
last moment.

Guests were under strict orders not to bring mobile phones or cameras.

The couple made their vows at a civil partnership ceremony at Home
House, a club in Portman Square, in front of family and friends,
including his co-star Walliams and the presenter Dale Winton.

[Ed]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npart...
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
With wigs and war-paint in abundance, the unconvincing "laydee" Emily
would have failed to get a look-in yesterday when Little Britain star
Matt Lucas celebrated his "marriage" to his long-term lover yesterday.
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.
And they did not disappoint as a procession of Little Red Riding Hoods,
Captain Hooks, Fairy Godmothers and Buttonses poured out from taxis and
a red double-decker bus and through the building's grand entrance.
Lucas, always one for the outrageous stage outfit, positively sparkled
in an exotic blue and gold Ali Baba number, complete with pink and blue
feathered headress.
His partner Kevin McGee, a television producer, was a perfect Prince
Charming with knee-high boots in the style of Adam Ant style.
Lucas's Little Britain co-creator and co-star, David Walliams came as
Tweedledum. Or, was it Tweedledee? He wasn't saying.
advertisementLondon seemed to have exhausted its supply of Hook
costumes - and chief among the Hooks was Sir Elton John, who arrived
with his own Prince Charming, Mr Furnish.
Neil Tennant, of the Pet Shop Boys, Paul O'Grady, the television
presenter and Paul McKenna, the hypnotist, were just three of the many
other pirate captains to come to party.
Graham Norton, the television personality, was a convincing Buttons, as
was Louis Walsh, the pop producer and Stephen Gately, the former
Boyzone singer. The pop singer Will Young was a less convincing Ugly
Sister, while comedian Rob Brydon opted for Peter Pan.
There were chaotic scenes on the streets - just yards from Downing
Street - with photographers and onlookers jostling as the guests
arrived.
Inside, the building's Great Hall was transformed into a giant theatre
set and a huge sign proclaiming "Whitehall Palace Theatre" greeted
guests at the entrance.
Props had been ferried in by stage-hands wearing pink wigs and included
a wheelchair - a hint that Little Britain's characters Andy and Lou
would make an appearance, perhaps? Washing machines, tumble dryers and
kitchen units were also carried inside, fuelling the imagination.
Lucas, 32, and McGee, 30, met at a nightclub four years ago but kept
their relationship very private and avoided being photographed
together.
To the initial disappointment of the small crowd waiting outside the
Banqueting House the groom and groom arrived sans costume, in the dark
suits they had worn for their civil ceremony earlier.
But within the hour, they popped outside for photographs to loud
cheers. Asked how the ceremony had gone, Lucas beamed and said: "We've
had lots of good wishes from the public."
Just days before the ceremony, Lucas had admitted: "I'm quite a dull
dresser, so it's a chance for me to be a bit more outrageous."
They were obviously keen to keep their costumes under wraps until the
last moment.
Guests were under strict orders not to bring mobile phones or cameras.
The couple made their vows at a civil partnership ceremony at Home
House, a club in Portman Square, in front of family and friends,
including his co-star Walliams and the presenter Dale Winton.

Why is it when a gay person gets married they have to point out that
his chum was a 'long term' partner. Why the need to give credibility
to the union? Or do people think gay people are irresponsible
bed-hoppers. Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

[Lee J. Moore]

Post by Ed
Why is it when a gay person gets married they have to point out that
his chum was a 'long term' partner. Why the need to give credibility
to the union? Or do people think gay people are irresponsible
bed-hoppers.

Yes! The gays are seen as so different that real effort has to be made
to make them appear "normal". Erk. ;)

Mainstream reporting of stories with a homosexual element really are
cringe worthy at times. Earlier this year a gay guy was beaten to a
pulp outside a club I used to visit in the 1990s. He died a few times
on the operating table, but his life was eventually saved and now he's a
brain damaged mess unable to relate to the world or even look after
himself.

The paper reported that he "performed an intimate act" on the guy who
beat him up. You'd think he'd given him a blow job, but it transpired
in court that they'd kissed. That was all. The other guy was a willing
participant at first, but for some reason flipped. The paper also
reported that the club was "frequented by homosexual men looking for
sexual encounters". Hardly. The club in question might be gay owned,
but local gay people (generally all known to each other) meet there, and
relationships are certainly formed, but it's far from a seedy pick-up
joint with a dark room downstairs. More like a working men's club than
the nearby, more heterosexually oriented, nightclubs spewing out randy
couples kissing, shouting and falling all over the place in various
states of barely dressed.

I wonder why joints like that don't earn statements like "frequented by
heterosexual men & women looking for sexual encounters" after women get
attacked on the way home. Presumably because sinister tales from a
shadowy homosexual world are more compelling, and stories must be
tailored to the supposed morals of the wider audience.

The bloke who beat the guy up got six years, no minimum recommendation.
He was 18, so will probably be out by the time he's 21/22.

Post by Ed
Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I blame Russell T. Davies. :D

[Dom Robinson]

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Ed
Why is it when a gay person gets married they have to point out that
his chum was a 'long term' partner. Why the need to give credibility
to the union? Or do people think gay people are irresponsible
bed-hoppers.

Yes! The gays are seen as so different that real effort has to be made
to make them appear "normal". Erk. ;)
Mainstream reporting of stories with a homosexual element really are
cringe worthy at times. Earlier this year a gay guy was beaten to a
pulp outside a club I used to visit in the 1990s. He died a few times
on the operating table, but his life was eventually saved and now he's a
brain damaged mess unable to relate to the world or even look after
himself.
The paper reported that he "performed an intimate act" on the guy who
beat him up. You'd think he'd given him a blow job, but it transpired
in court that they'd kissed. That was all. The other guy was a willing
participant at first, but for some reason flipped. The paper also
reported that the club was "frequented by homosexual men looking for
sexual encounters". Hardly. The club in question might be gay owned,
but local gay people (generally all known to each other) meet there, and
relationships are certainly formed, but it's far from a seedy pick-up
joint with a dark room downstairs. More like a working men's club than
the nearby, more heterosexually oriented, nightclubs spewing out randy
couples kissing, shouting and falling all over the place in various
states of barely dressed.

The media won't let facts get in the way of a good (in their terms) story.

Post by Lee J. Moore
I wonder why joints like that don't earn statements like "frequented by
heterosexual men & women looking for sexual encounters" after women get
attacked on the way home. Presumably because sinister tales from a
shadowy homosexual world are more compelling, and stories must be
tailored to the supposed morals of the wider audience.

And in the media's eyes, the heterosexual population aren't liable to have
seedy sexual encounters - they far prefer binge-drinking and taking advantage
of relaxed licencing laws by staying in the 24/7 pubs for as long as they're
open.

The media also paint all rapists as male, all murdered children as angels and
anyone who drives a 4x4 or travels by plane as being 100% responsible for
global warming. In fact, reading the newspaper is increasingly becoming a 'by
the numbers' game more and more each day.

I'll stop now before I *completely* turn into Jeremy Clarkson :)

Post by Lee J. Moore
The bloke who beat the guy up got six years, no minimum recommendation.
He was 18, so will probably be out by the time he's 21/22.

Post by Ed
Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I blame Russell T. Davies. :D

Hope they legalise gay marriage proper in the next few years so that one
member of a gay or lesbian couple can fully inherit everything their partner
had if they die, because Matt Lucas doesn't look like he'll reach the age of
40 at the size he is now.

[Sofa - Spud]

Post by Dom Robinson

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Ed
Why is it when a gay person gets married they have to point out that
his chum was a 'long term' partner. Why the need to give credibility
to the union? Or do people think gay people are irresponsible
bed-hoppers.

Yes! The gays are seen as so different that real effort has to be made
to make them appear "normal". Erk. ;)
Mainstream reporting of stories with a homosexual element really are
cringe worthy at times. Earlier this year a gay guy was beaten to a
pulp outside a club I used to visit in the 1990s. He died a few times
on the operating table, but his life was eventually saved and now he's a
brain damaged mess unable to relate to the world or even look after
himself.
The paper reported that he "performed an intimate act" on the guy who
beat him up. You'd think he'd given him a blow job, but it transpired
in court that they'd kissed. That was all. The other guy was a willing
participant at first, but for some reason flipped. The paper also
reported that the club was "frequented by homosexual men looking for
sexual encounters". Hardly. The club in question might be gay owned,
but local gay people (generally all known to each other) meet there, and
relationships are certainly formed, but it's far from a seedy pick-up
joint with a dark room downstairs. More like a working men's club than
the nearby, more heterosexually oriented, nightclubs spewing out randy
couples kissing, shouting and falling all over the place in various
states of barely dressed.

The media won't let facts get in the way of a good (in their terms) story.

Post by Lee J. Moore
I wonder why joints like that don't earn statements like "frequented by
heterosexual men & women looking for sexual encounters" after women get
attacked on the way home. Presumably because sinister tales from a
shadowy homosexual world are more compelling, and stories must be
tailored to the supposed morals of the wider audience.

And in the media's eyes, the heterosexual population aren't liable to have
seedy sexual encounters - they far prefer binge-drinking and taking advantage
of relaxed licencing laws by staying in the 24/7 pubs for as long as they're
open.
The media also paint all rapists as male, all murdered children as angels and
anyone who drives a 4x4 or travels by plane as being 100% responsible for
global warming. In fact, reading the newspaper is increasingly becoming a 'by
the numbers' game more and more each day.
I'll stop now before I *completely* turn into Jeremy Clarkson :)

Post by Lee J. Moore
The bloke who beat the guy up got six years, no minimum recommendation.
He was 18, so will probably be out by the time he's 21/22.

Post by Ed
Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I blame Russell T. Davies. :D

Hope they legalise gay marriage proper in the next few years so that one
member of a gay or lesbian couple can fully inherit everything their partner
had if they die, because Matt Lucas doesn't look like he'll reach the age of
40 at the size he is now.
--

Thats what it is though - a proper partnership in the eyes of the law
like common law husband and wife, at least thats what I thought
otherwise whats the point?

[Lee J. Moore]

Post by Sofa - Spud

Post by Dom Robinson

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Ed
Why is it when a gay person gets married they have to point out that
his chum was a 'long term' partner. Why the need to give credibility
to the union? Or do people think gay people are irresponsible
bed-hoppers.

Yes! The gays are seen as so different that real effort has to be made
to make them appear "normal". Erk. ;)
Mainstream reporting of stories with a homosexual element really are
cringe worthy at times. Earlier this year a gay guy was beaten to a
pulp outside a club I used to visit in the 1990s. He died a few times
on the operating table, but his life was eventually saved and now he's a
brain damaged mess unable to relate to the world or even look after
himself.
The paper reported that he "performed an intimate act" on the guy who
beat him up. You'd think he'd given him a blow job, but it transpired
in court that they'd kissed. That was all. The other guy was a willing
participant at first, but for some reason flipped. The paper also
reported that the club was "frequented by homosexual men looking for
sexual encounters". Hardly. The club in question might be gay owned,
but local gay people (generally all known to each other) meet there, and
relationships are certainly formed, but it's far from a seedy pick-up
joint with a dark room downstairs. More like a working men's club than
the nearby, more heterosexually oriented, nightclubs spewing out randy
couples kissing, shouting and falling all over the place in various
states of barely dressed.

The media won't let facts get in the way of a good (in their terms) story.

Post by Lee J. Moore
I wonder why joints like that don't earn statements like "frequented by
heterosexual men & women looking for sexual encounters" after women get
attacked on the way home. Presumably because sinister tales from a
shadowy homosexual world are more compelling, and stories must be
tailored to the supposed morals of the wider audience.

And in the media's eyes, the heterosexual population aren't liable to have
seedy sexual encounters - they far prefer binge-drinking and taking advantage
of relaxed licencing laws by staying in the 24/7 pubs for as long as they're
open.
The media also paint all rapists as male, all murdered children as angels and
anyone who drives a 4x4 or travels by plane as being 100% responsible for
global warming. In fact, reading the newspaper is increasingly becoming a 'by
the numbers' game more and more each day.
I'll stop now before I *completely* turn into Jeremy Clarkson :)

Post by Lee J. Moore
The bloke who beat the guy up got six years, no minimum recommendation.
He was 18, so will probably be out by the time he's 21/22.

Post by Ed
Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I blame Russell T. Davies. :D

Hope they legalise gay marriage proper in the next few years so that one
member of a gay or lesbian couple can fully inherit everything their partner
had if they die, because Matt Lucas doesn't look like he'll reach the age of
40 at the size he is now.
--

Thats what it is though - a proper partnership in the eyes of the law
like common law husband and wife, at least thats what I thought
otherwise whats the point?

You're sort of right, but sort of wrong. ;) So-called common law
marriages have have no legal force at all if things go wrong. Couples
registering a Civil Partnership have exactly the same legal rights as a
married couple though.

[john]

do we give a fuck?

[Lee J. Moore]

Post by john
do we give a fuck?

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[Lee J. Moore]

Post by Dom Robinson

Post by Lee J. Moore
I wonder why joints like that don't earn statements like "frequented by
heterosexual men & women looking for sexual encounters" after women get
attacked on the way home. Presumably because sinister tales from a
shadowy homosexual world are more compelling, and stories must be
tailored to the supposed morals of the wider audience.

And in the media's eyes, the heterosexual population aren't liable to have
seedy sexual encounters - they far prefer binge-drinking and taking advantage
of relaxed licencing laws by staying in the 24/7 pubs for as long as they're
open.

You know, I don't know how to say this, and my parents will probably
take it really badly, but I think I might be heterosexual. :O

Post by Dom Robinson
The media also paint all rapists as male, all murdered children as angels and
anyone who drives a 4x4 or travels by plane as being 100% responsible for
global warming. In fact, reading the newspaper is increasingly becoming a 'by
the numbers' game more and more each day.
I'll stop now before I *completely* turn into Jeremy Clarkson :)

Lorraine Kelly is a better Sun columnist than him. And she gets angrier
too. Sooooooooo angry!

Post by Dom Robinson

Post by Lee J. Moore
The bloke who beat the guy up got six years, no minimum recommendation.
He was 18, so will probably be out by the time he's 21/22.

Post by Ed
Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I blame Russell T. Davies. :D

Hope they legalise gay marriage proper in the next few years so that one
member of a gay or lesbian couple can fully inherit everything their partner
had if they die, because Matt Lucas doesn't look like he'll reach the age of
40 at the size he is now.

I'm sure he already has the inheritance rights.

Reminds me, I have an appointment to write a new will at the end of the
week. (I'm afraid I'll drink myself to death over Christmas and my
Kylie CDs will go to the wrong person.) I think I'll leave you my
broken Panasonic Viera. A widescreen set with a faulty aspect-ratio
button sounds like the ultimate Robinson torture. :D

[DVDfever Dom]

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Dom Robinson

Post by Lee J. Moore
I wonder why joints like that don't earn statements like "frequented by
heterosexual men & women looking for sexual encounters" after women get
attacked on the way home. Presumably because sinister tales from a
shadowy homosexual world are more compelling, and stories must be
tailored to the supposed morals of the wider audience.

And in the media's eyes, the heterosexual population aren't liable to have
seedy sexual encounters - they far prefer binge-drinking and taking advantage
of relaxed licencing laws by staying in the 24/7 pubs for as long as they're
open.

You know, I don't know how to say this, and my parents will probably
take it really badly, but I think I might be heterosexual. :O

:)

Lenny: "What'd he say?"
Carl: "I dunno. Somethin' about being gay"

:)

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Dom Robinson
The media also paint all rapists as male, all murdered children as angels and
anyone who drives a 4x4 or travels by plane as being 100% responsible for
global warming. In fact, reading the newspaper is increasingly becoming a 'by
the numbers' game more and more each day.
I'll stop now before I *completely* turn into Jeremy Clarkson :)

Lorraine Kelly is a better Sun columnist than him. And she gets angrier
too. Sooooooooo angry!

Can't stand her. She's the kind who spends her entire column babbling
on about how dead hookers are all angels, and does the other kind of
thing I hate which I moaned on here a while ago, be the typical sexist
woman that was lusting after Daniel Craig in his swimwear, whereas if a
bloke begged an actress to "get 'em out for the lads", he'd get
unfairly criticised, since she might well have a cracking pair. :)

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Dom Robinson

Post by Lee J. Moore
The bloke who beat the guy up got six years, no minimum recommendation.
He was 18, so will probably be out by the time he's 21/22.

Post by Ed
Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I blame Russell T. Davies. :D

Hope they legalise gay marriage proper in the next few years so that one
member of a gay or lesbian couple can fully inherit everything their partner
had if they die, because Matt Lucas doesn't look like he'll reach the age of
40 at the size he is now.

I'm sure he already has the inheritance rights.
Reminds me, I have an appointment to write a new will at the end of the
week. (I'm afraid I'll drink myself to death over Christmas and my
Kylie CDs will go to the wrong person.) I think I'll leave you my
broken Panasonic Viera. A widescreen set with a faulty aspect-ratio
button sounds like the ultimate Robinson torture. :D

And it's only tuned to BBC3... after Stuart Murphy's been reinstated as
Controller.

[Mike Henry]

In <***@n67g2000cwd.googlegroups.com>, "DVDfever
Dom" <***@dvdfever.co.uk> wrote:

[Lorraine Kelly]

Post by DVDfever Dom
Can't stand her.

First the great Dr. Kermode, and now this! <shock>

Post by DVDfever Dom
She's the kind who spends her entire column babbling
on about how dead hookers are all angels, and does the other kind of
thing I hate which I moaned on here a while ago, be the typical sexist
woman that was lusting after Daniel Craig in his swimwear, whereas if a
bloke begged an actress to "get 'em out for the lads", he'd get
unfairly criticised, since she might well have a cracking pair. :)

I take it you haven't seen the Lorraine Kelly Appreciation Society
website, then...
http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/cinerama/comedy/98/
HTH

[Dom Robinson]

In article <***@4ax.com>, {$usenet-spamdump$}
@mrtickle.demon.co.uk says...

Post by Mike Henry
[Lorraine Kelly]

Post by DVDfever Dom
Can't stand her.

First the great Dr. Kermode, and now this! <shock>

Post by DVDfever Dom
She's the kind who spends her entire column babbling
on about how dead hookers are all angels, and does the other kind of
thing I hate which I moaned on here a while ago, be the typical sexist
woman that was lusting after Daniel Craig in his swimwear, whereas if a
bloke begged an actress to "get 'em out for the lads", he'd get
unfairly criticised, since she might well have a cracking pair. :)

I take it you haven't seen the Lorraine Kelly Appreciation Society
website, then...
http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/cinerama/comedy/98/

Crikey. With that left-hand section on the site that's just pushed Krusty's
Chatroom into 2nd Worst Ever Site :)

[Lee J. Moore]

Post by DVDfever Dom

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by Dom Robinson
The media also paint all rapists as male, all murdered children as angels and
anyone who drives a 4x4 or travels by plane as being 100% responsible for
global warming. In fact, reading the newspaper is increasingly becoming a 'by
the numbers' game more and more each day.
I'll stop now before I *completely* turn into Jeremy Clarkson :)

Lorraine Kelly is a better Sun columnist than him. And she gets angrier
too. Sooooooooo angry!

Can't stand her.

Erk. I was being sarcastic about Clarkson's predictable style. :D

Post by DVDfever Dom
She's the kind who spends her entire column babbling
on about how dead hookers are all angels, and does the other kind of
thing I hate which I moaned on here a while ago, be the typical sexist
woman that was lusting after Daniel Craig in his swimwear, whereas if a
bloke begged an actress to "get 'em out for the lads", he'd get
unfairly criticised, since she might well have a cracking pair. :)

I'm not even sure she writes that column. I vaguely recall her being
asked who wrote it on HIGNFY...and the knowing looks she got when she
claimed responsibility. I don't know what's worse. Having somebody
ghost-write your tabloid column or actually taking responsibility for it. :D

Post by DVDfever Dom

Post by Lee J. Moore
Reminds me, I have an appointment to write a new will at the end of the
week. (I'm afraid I'll drink myself to death over Christmas and my
Kylie CDs will go to the wrong person.) I think I'll leave you my
broken Panasonic Viera. A widescreen set with a faulty aspect-ratio
button sounds like the ultimate Robinson torture. :D

And it's only tuned to BBC3... after Stuart Murphy's been reinstated as
Controller.

LOL! That kind of wickedness will be arranged from beyond the grave.
Right after I've transmuted Derek Acorah into a turd.

[Dom Robinson]

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by DVDfever Dom

Post by Lee J. Moore
Reminds me, I have an appointment to write a new will at the end of the
week. (I'm afraid I'll drink myself to death over Christmas and my
Kylie CDs will go to the wrong person.) I think I'll leave you my
broken Panasonic Viera. A widescreen set with a faulty aspect-ratio
button sounds like the ultimate Robinson torture. :D

And it's only tuned to BBC3... after Stuart Murphy's been reinstated as
Controller.

LOL! That kind of wickedness will be arranged from beyond the grave.
Right after I've transmuted Derek Acorah into a turd.

<Derek Acorah>

And you say that with respect...

</Derek Acorah>

[Garondo Marondo]

Post by Ed

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npart...
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
With wigs and war-paint in abundance, the unconvincing "laydee" Emily
would have failed to get a look-in yesterday when Little Britain star
Matt Lucas celebrated his "marriage" to his long-term lover yesterday.
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.
And they did not disappoint as a procession of Little Red Riding Hoods,
Captain Hooks, Fairy Godmothers and Buttonses poured out from taxis and
a red double-decker bus and through the building's grand entrance.
Lucas, always one for the outrageous stage outfit, positively sparkled
in an exotic blue and gold Ali Baba number, complete with pink and blue
feathered headress.
His partner Kevin McGee, a television producer, was a perfect Prince
Charming with knee-high boots in the style of Adam Ant style.
Lucas's Little Britain co-creator and co-star, David Walliams came as
Tweedledum. Or, was it Tweedledee? He wasn't saying.
advertisementLondon seemed to have exhausted its supply of Hook
costumes - and chief among the Hooks was Sir Elton John, who arrived
with his own Prince Charming, Mr Furnish.
Neil Tennant, of the Pet Shop Boys, Paul O'Grady, the television
presenter and Paul McKenna, the hypnotist, were just three of the many
other pirate captains to come to party.
Graham Norton, the television personality, was a convincing Buttons, as
was Louis Walsh, the pop producer and Stephen Gately, the former
Boyzone singer. The pop singer Will Young was a less convincing Ugly
Sister, while comedian Rob Brydon opted for Peter Pan.
There were chaotic scenes on the streets - just yards from Downing
Street - with photographers and onlookers jostling as the guests
arrived.
Inside, the building's Great Hall was transformed into a giant theatre
set and a huge sign proclaiming "Whitehall Palace Theatre" greeted
guests at the entrance.
Props had been ferried in by stage-hands wearing pink wigs and included
a wheelchair - a hint that Little Britain's characters Andy and Lou
would make an appearance, perhaps? Washing machines, tumble dryers and
kitchen units were also carried inside, fuelling the imagination.
Lucas, 32, and McGee, 30, met at a nightclub four years ago but kept
their relationship very private and avoided being photographed
together.
To the initial disappointment of the small crowd waiting outside the
Banqueting House the groom and groom arrived sans costume, in the dark
suits they had worn for their civil ceremony earlier.
But within the hour, they popped outside for photographs to loud
cheers. Asked how the ceremony had gone, Lucas beamed and said: "We've
had lots of good wishes from the public."
Just days before the ceremony, Lucas had admitted: "I'm quite a dull
dresser, so it's a chance for me to be a bit more outrageous."
They were obviously keen to keep their costumes under wraps until the
last moment.
Guests were under strict orders not to bring mobile phones or cameras.
The couple made their vows at a civil partnership ceremony at Home
House, a club in Portman Square, in front of family and friends,
including his co-star Walliams and the presenter Dale Winton.

Why is it when a gay person gets married they have to point out that
his chum was a 'long term' partner. Why the need to give credibility
to the union? Or do people think gay people are irresponsible
bed-hoppers. Perhaps it's a media conspiracy to bring them into the
mainstream.

I've seen dozens of articles that state "long time girlfriend" when
straight celebs get married.

[hognoxious]

"Garondo Marondo" <***@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:***@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com...
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Post by Garondo Marondo
I've seen dozens of articles that state "long time girlfriend" when
straight celebs get married.

I haven't.

But maybe it's because I can find better things to read than sensationalist
tripe about people who are famous for being famous.

[Garondo Marondo]

Post by hognoxious
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Post by Garondo Marondo
I've seen dozens of articles that state "long time girlfriend" when
straight celebs get married.

I haven't.
But maybe it's because I can find better things to read than sensationalist
tripe about people who are famous for being famous.

Really, then why are you in this thread?


..
Garondo Marondo!

[hognoxious]

Post by Garondo Marondo

Post by hognoxious
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Post by Garondo Marondo
I've seen dozens of articles that state "long time girlfriend" when
straight celebs get married.

I haven't.
But maybe it's because I can find better things to read than
sensationalist
tripe about people who are famous for being famous.

Really, then why are you in this thread?

For your wit and wisdom, clearly. Like everyone else.

[a***@hotmail.co.uk]

Post by Garondo Marondo
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npartners18.xml
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

[William December Starr]

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk
When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

By being sane and honest. You look to have managed only one
out of two, at most.

[Lee J. Moore]

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk

Post by Garondo Marondo
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npartners18.xml
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

I know! What next? Civil partnerships in churches even though the couple
in question don't remember when they last attended church?

[a***@hotmail.co.uk]

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk
When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

I know! What next? Civil partnerships in churches even though the couple
in question don't remember when they last attended church?

That's a matter for the General Synod, and noone else.
Certainly not Stonewall or Outrage.

The law was changed over a decade ago to allow people to
get married in any civic building, not just a church or
registry office. Given the almost irrelevent status of
the Church of England to modern society, I don't see that
forcing the Church to accept gay marriages (with the
inevitable schism when the African Churches refuse),
would be of any benefit whatsoever.

[Lee J. Moore]

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk

Post by Lee J. Moore

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk
When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

I know! What next? Civil partnerships in churches even though the couple
in question don't remember when they last attended church?

That's a matter for the General Synod, and noone else.
Certainly not Stonewall or Outrage.
The law was changed over a decade ago to allow people to
get married in any civic building, not just a church or
registry office. Given the almost irrelevent status of
the Church of England to modern society, I don't see that
forcing the Church to accept gay marriages (with the
inevitable schism when the African Churches refuse),
would be of any benefit whatsoever.

I agree. I just couldn't see how "holy matrimony" (Christian marriage)
was being brought into disrepute, certainly given the fairytale
significance of a church wedding to young non-churchgoing newly-weds today.

Given the information provided above, I'm even more confused about
flounce induced politics now. :D

[hognoxious]

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk
Given the almost irrelevent status of
the Church of England to modern society, I don't see that
forcing the Church to accept gay marriages (with the
inevitable schism when the African Churches refuse),
would be of any benefit whatsoever.

Surely if there were to be compulsion, it wouldn't apply to just the C of E?

In these days of equality the cocksnippers and ham dodgers would have to
comply too. And the bead-jigglers.

[Sofa - Spud]

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Post by Garondo Marondo
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npartners18.xml
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

Jordan and peters wedding farce was OK then?

"holy matrimony" listen to yourself for goodness sake!

[a***@hotmail.co.uk]

Post by Sofa - Spud

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk
When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

Jordan and peters wedding farce was OK then?

Didn't see that one. I'm not going to waste my money
on Hello or OK.

A good example of a wedding farce is Britney Spears.
She publicly announced that she wouldn't indulge in
sex before marriage: the first time she got the horn,
she ran off to a Las Vegas wedding shack.

Post by Sofa - Spud
"holy matrimony" listen to yourself for goodness sake!

So poetic language on a newsgroup is worse than a
Captain Hook costume at a fucking wedding?

I hope that Mr. and Mr. Lucas's partnership lasts at
least a year. I hope it lasts a lifetime. I hope they
didn't jump into a lifelong commitment as an excuse to
throw a glorified party, but the pantomime costumes
say otherwise.

[Daniel Lincoln]

On 19 Dec 2006 06:56:17 -0800,

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk

Post by Sofa - Spud
"holy matrimony" listen to yourself for goodness sake!

So poetic language on a newsgroup is worse than a
Captain Hook costume at a fucking wedding?

No one dressed up as Captain Hook at the wedding. Matt Lucas and
Kevin McGee were married in suits.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6189327.stm

The costumes were worn at the party after the wedding.

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk
I hope that Mr. and Mr. Lucas's partnership lasts at
least a year. I hope it lasts a lifetime. I hope they
didn't jump into a lifelong commitment as an excuse to
throw a glorified party, but the pantomime costumes
say otherwise.

I don't see how. What's wrong with having a costume theme at your
post wedding party? Would you have been equally critical of a
heterosexual couple throwing such a party?

If you want to criticise pantomime costumes, how about the Cinderella
outfit that most brides choose to wear to their church wedding?

[neil h]

Post by Daniel Lincoln
I don't see how. What's wrong with having a costume theme at your
post wedding party? Would you have been equally critical of a
heterosexual couple throwing such a party?
If you want to criticise pantomime costumes, how about the Cinderella
outfit that most brides choose to wear to their church wedding?

Don't forget Posh and Beck's wedding thrones ... :-)

[neil h]

Post by a***@hotmail.co.uk

Post by Garondo Marondo
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npartners18.xml
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

Whereas Brittney Spears various short lived marital travesties have done
nothing but enhance the image of marriage?

[Alan Hope]

***@hotmail.co.uk goes:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/12/18/npartners18.xml

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Post by Garondo Marondo
By Caroline Davies and Paula Sheppard
Last Updated: 1:12pm GMT 18/12/2006
Guests at the most extravagant gay nuptials since Sir Elton John "wed"
David Furnish were asked to dress as pantomime characters for an
exuberant reception at the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

When they flounce around like that, how can anyone doubt that
the number one purpose of the campaign for gay marriages was to
bring the whole institution of holy matrimony into disrepute?

Holy matrimony is something to do with churches. Nothing to do with
this occasion, or indeed the weddings of most people in Britain. In
fact, the sacrament of holy matrimony is so highly regarded that by
law it isn't enough to make you legally wed: you need to get the civil
stamp on your ticket before you're allowed to call yourself married.