Peeing in the sink he shared with Derek Jacobi, making a badger video with Brian May, climbing Everest with Alan Hinkes … as the great actor blasts into his 90s, stars celebrate his ‘loudness and madn ...

Brian Blessed, national treasure, son of Doncaster, conqueror of mountains, Shakespearian shouter and the man who taught Keanu Reeves how to meditate, has been signed up to voice a TomTom sat-nav. A ...

Arthur Bostrom meets with Brian Blessed to celebrate the adventurer’s remarkable life and career as presented on radio. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, the ...

Accompanied by an eloquent wit and a booming, operatic voice, the boisterous British actor and explorer Brian Blessed is best known for his hearty, king-sized appearances on film, television and radio ...

Actor Brian Blessed has said wants to become the oldest man in space as he refuses to let his age become a factor. The 86-year-old, who trained to become an astronaut with Nasa, said "my biggest love ...

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Brian Blessed has admitted he struggles with loneliness following the loss of his wife last year. The 87-year-old was married to fellow actor Hildegard Neil for 45 years before she died from cancer in ...