The event in December will see Connolly discuss his life and career which has spanned 30 films, numerous sell-out stand-up tours and television series.

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He can see no need to shed tears if an old family, in situ since 1462, has to sell up and move out.

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Although Bayer Leverkusen handed back half of their allocation, the match will be a sell-out as locals quickly snapped up the spare tickets.

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