Don’t miss out: Stephen Graham’s forgotten British comedy is on TV tonight

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Tonight, the British comedy “Strut Like a Leopard,” featuring Stephen Graham, will be shown on television.

In this movie, Graham plays the character of Mark Bolton, a man whose father was a well-known wrestler called Bulldog (Dave Johns). When their cherished local pub, The Half Nelson, faces closure, both Mark and Bulldog rally Bulldog’s old wrestling buddies from the 1980s to help save this treasured establishment.

Featuring a strong ensemble of British actors like Jason Flemyng and Jill Halfpenny, this comedy didn’t leave a significant mark during its debut in 2018, earning just £280,000 globally (according to Box Office Mojo).

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If you didn’t catch the movie “Walk Like a Panther” when it was initially shown, Channel 4 is giving you another chance. The film will be broadcast at 1:00 AM on Thursday (June 12). If that’s too early for you, don’t worry, as Channel 4 might also make the movie available on their streaming platform later on.

Under the guidance of director Dan Cadan, the movie “Walk Like a Panther” received harsh criticism when it first hit theaters. As of now, it boasts an incredibly low approval rating of only 8%, based on the opinions of 12 critics, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

In simpler terms, The Times found the humor to be unamusing because the subject it was mocking was already a laughing stock. Similarly, The Daily Telegraph referred to the comedy as awkward or uncomfortable to watch.

In simpler terms, both The Guardian and The Independent acknowledged Graham’s charming portrayal in the movie. However, they collectively agreed that the film fell short of delivering enough humor, making it less amusing than expected.

The review for “Cultured Vultures” was generally favorable, noting that the “outstanding” and “top-notch” acting ensemble made the movie “hard not to enjoy,” despite its “foreseeable plotline.” The publication additionally commended Johns’s portrayal as the “cornerstone” of the film, finding it “endearing.”

Although “Walk Like a Panther” isn’t one of his most well-known productions, the actor has just secured a part in an upcoming detective series that is still unnamed, but is inspired by the Joona Linna novels written by Lars Kepler.

Walk Like a Panther airs at 1am on Channel 4.

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2025-06-11 16:19