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2015 in Great Britain — Page 3

Explore 96 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2015.

Historical records for Great Britain in 2015

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Premier League Goal Against Leicester for City

Lampard, Frank · Manchester · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Lampard contributes an experienced midfield presence as Manchester City compete in domestic and European competitions during his short spell.

Scotland Bill Commons Passage

Mundell, David · London · Government Minister · Government / Government of Great Britain

Scottish Secretary David Mundell advanced the Scotland Bill through Commons stages covering welfare and taxation responsibilities.

Scotland Bill Introduced Again

Cameron, David William Donald · London · Government Minister · Government / Government of Great Britain

The Conservative government introduced another Scotland Bill to implement commitments arising from the Smith Commission.

Second Labour Leadership Campaign

Burnham, Andrew Murray · Great Britain · Labour Leadership Candidate · Politics / Labour Party

Burnham enters the Labour leadership contest following Ed Miliband's resignation.

Second Wembley Playoff Goal

Redmond, Nathan · London · Winger · Sport / Football

Nathan Redmond doubled Norwich City's advantage over Middlesbrough in the 2015 Championship play-off final, helping the Canaries return to the top flight.

Sicario

Kaluuya, Daniel · Actor · Arts / Cinema

Appears as FBI agent Reggie Wayne in Denis Villeneuve's crime thriller Sicario.

The Danish Girl

Redmayne, Eddie · Actor · Arts / Cinema

Stars as artist Lili Elbe in the biographical drama The Danish Girl.

The Lady in the Van

Bennett, Alan · Arts / Drama

The film version of The Lady in the Van is based on his experiences with a tramp called Miss Shepherd, who lived on Bennetts driveway in several dilapidated vans for more than fifteen years

The Lady in the Van

Smith, Margaret Natalie "Maggie" Smith · Arts / Drama

The film version of The Lady in the Van is based on Alaan Bennetts experiences with a tramp called Miss Shepherd, who lived on Bennetts driveway in several dilapidated vans for more than fifteen years

The Lobster

Colman, Olivia · Actress · Arts / Cinema

Appears as the hotel manager in Yorgos Lanthimos's dark comedy The Lobster.

The Martian

Scott, Ridley · Director · Arts / Cinema

Directs The Martian, adapting Andy Weir's story of an astronaut stranded on Mars.

Toby Award Audience Actress

Mirren, Helen · Arts / Theatre

Helen Mirren received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for portraying Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience.

Tubbs Joins Portsmouth Promotion Push

Tubbs, Matt · Portsmouth · Forward · Sport / Football

Tubbs signs for Portsmouth and contributes experience in lower-league attacking roles as the club attempts to move up the divisions.

Two Goals Against Wimbledon in FA Cup

Gerrard, Steven · London · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Gerrard scores twice in Liverpool's FA Cup victory over AFC Wimbledon, extending the club's cup run during his final season.

United Hat-Trick Against Club Brugge

Rooney, Wayne · Bruges · Forward · Sport / Football

Rooney scores three times in Manchester United's Champions League qualifying win over Club Brugge, securing progression to the group phase.

Wembley Championship Playoff Promotion

Neil, Alex · London · Manager · Sport / Football

Alex Neil guided Norwich City to a 2-0 Championship play-off final victory over Middlesbrough at Wembley, winning promotion in his first months as manager.

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