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New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late...
Friday 21 August 2026 · 23:00 BST · 1h · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 46 of 60 min on news stories (76%)
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The programme reviewed Saturday's newspaper front pages, leading with reports that Meghan Markle is in advanced talks to join the cast of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentleman, with several papers playing on the title. The Daily Express led with an account from a French mother living near migrant launch sites, who said villagers are afraid after migrants moved in and set up another site, with CCTV showing people crossing her property and police saying they can act only if migrants are caught on her land.
The Times reported that Prince Harry and six other public figures could face a legal bill of up to £34.5 million after a judge ruled their failed privacy claim was unreasonable to a high degree, with initial payments due within seven days and insurance covering part of the costs. The Guardian's front page said MPs have already accepted almost £400,000 in hospitality this year, including tickets to concerts and sporting events, despite a previous outcry over such freebies.
The Times also carried an interview with Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who said the prison system was in danger of collapse when she took office, with only 80 spaces left, forcing the early release of thousands of offenders including killers and sex offenders. The Daily Telegraph reported a salmonella scare, with parents told not to give children runny eggs, particularly imported ones, while British eggs were said to be safe if cooked properly.
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- 3:13
Claim Meghan Markle in talks for Guy Ritchie's Netflix series
Meghan Markle was reported to have been offered an acting role in a UK-based project
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 3:13-3:30
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Claim Meghan Markle in talks for Guy Ritchie's Netflix series
The second series of The Gentleman is due to be released in September.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 3:30-3:41
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Charged quote Meghan Markle in talks for Guy Ritchie's Netflix series
but my fear for this is what you know what she's going to be in a crime romp she's supposed to be a duchess I mean renounce your title don't be a duchess but I feel that this is a little bit vulgar towards the crown is that wrong to say that? I don't know is it wrong to say I agree I think I mean vulgar and just inappropriate I feel that if you're
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 6:35-6:44
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Charged quote Meghan Markle in talks for Guy Ritchie's Netflix series
so I'm not trying to have a go you know my feelings about about the way that Meghan Markle's conducted herself over the years are pretty clear but well she is an actress yeah it feels cheap yeah it feels cheap and also this isn't her making a documentary or a movie that is about shining a light on a humanitarian issue which is a very royal or very
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 7:40-7:46
- 10:05 Story begins Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
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Contested quote Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
ben leo is live in the pit lane for us ben there you go this is remarkable what's going on taught me through it battery hello yes welcome to the latest party of america's big 250th birthday celebrations personally I think this is going to be the best party yet a weekend full of motorsport action indie 500 for those who aren't familiar with indie 500 it's basically
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 10:31-10:35
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Claim Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
There are 18 teams participating in the race.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 11:04-11:13
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Claim Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
Drivers will complete 147 laps at high speed.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 11:36-11:40
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Claim Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
280,000 fans are expected for the race weekend.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 12:00-12:05
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Contested quote Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
lots of band and food and bands and food and merchandise and so on so yeah here we are this is it as i said the latest party in america's big 250th celebration probably my favorite one yet and president trump here due this weekend as well patrick amazing well thank you i was already quite jealous of some of the things that you've got to do over there in the states
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 12:10-12:21
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- 24:42 Story begins Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
A mother said she fled her home with her two daughters because migrants used nearby woods as a launch site about 500 yards from her house, and French police said they could not act unless migrants were caught on her property.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 27:42-27:55
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
A mother said she fled her home with her two daughters because migrants used nearby woods as a launch site about 500 yards from her house, and French police said they could not act unless migrants were caught on her property.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 27:55-28:00
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
A mother said she fled her home with her two daughters because migrants used nearby woods as a launch site about 500 yards from her house, and French police said they could not act unless migrants were caught on her property.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 27:55-28:04
- 28:00 Story begins MPs accept nearly 400,000 pounds in freebies
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Claim MPs accept nearly 400,000 pounds in freebies
MPs have accepted nearly £400,000 in freebies this year.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 30:24-30:33
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- 42:00 Story begins Count Binface revealed as comedy writer Jon Harvey
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Claim Salmonella outbreak from imported eggs kills one, sickens 200
The outbreak is linked to imported eggs used in eating out, with no link to UK eggs or poultry.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 50:59-51:22
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Claim Salmonella outbreak from imported eggs kills one, sickens 200
The FSA advised vulnerable people to avoid undercooked eggs when eating out.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 21 August 2026, 52:08-52:24
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