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Her father’s desertion dealt a crushing blow to Barbara, who adored him.

Bloom, who was in attendance in Edinburgh, was then serenaded with chants of his name by the adoring Hearts faithful.

From The Thomas Crown Affair to Inside Man, audiences adore the art of the steal.

As played by Hawke, Hart adores holding court, entertaining his captive audience with witty put-downs and gossipy Broadway anecdotes.

Clearly, Margaret Thatcher was a divisive figure, not everyone adored her.