Barbie passes Grease and Full Monty in ascent of all-time box office chart

Barbie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, is now just outside the top 20 highest-earning films at the UK and Ireland box office (Ian West/PA)

Barbie is continuing to sashay its way into the record books, with box office takings in the UK and Ireland surging past a string of historic blockbusters, including Grease and The Full Monty.

The fantasy comedy, which stars Margot Robbie as the world-famous Mattel fashion doll, has grossed a mighty £89.1 million since its release six weeks ago, figures show.