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Baroness Floella Benjamin on how the trauma of three miscarriages prompted her to call for change

She always has a smile on her face, but when Baroness Floella Benjamin was at the height of children’s TV stardom with Play School and Play Away she suffered three miscarriages. The 72-year-old broadcaster, actress, campaigner and life peer says her ...

11 Aug 2022 at 11:10

John Barrowman and Doctor Who cast remember ‘national treasure’ Bernard Cribbins

Doctor Who stars including John Barrowman and John Simm and have paid tribute to “national treasure” Bernard Cribbins following his death aged 93. The beloved children’s TV star and entertainer played Wilfred Mott, the grandfather of the Doctor’s ...

29 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Doctor Who stars lead tributes to ‘actual legend’ Bernard Cribbins

The stars and creative team of Doctor Who have paid tribute to Bernard Cribbins as an “actual legend” who leaves behind a “long legacy” following his death aged 93. The beloved children’s TV star and entertainer played Wilfred Mott, the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 13:23

Bernard Cribbins remembered as a ‘creative genius’ by leading TV figures

Children’s TV star and entertainer Bernard Cribbins has been remembered as a “creative genius” and a “legend” by those who worked with him following the news of his death aged 93. The death of the veteran actor, who starred in the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 17:15

Life

All the women who stole the show at the coronation

While the King was the focal point of the coronation, throughout the day, a variety of women stole the show. From members of the royal family to performers and politicians, their contributions to the historic event – not to ...

06 May 2023 at 16:52

Farmer and former children’s TV presenter to take on ceremonial coronation roles

Buckingham Palace has officially confirmed a Lincolnshire farmer will perform the ancient duty of acting as the King’s champion during the coronation. Francis Dymoke will not have to throw his gauntlet down and see if ...

27 Apr 2023 at 22:00

Windrush Compensation Scheme was ‘designed to fail’ – presenter Floella Benjamin

The Windrush Compensation Scheme was “designed to fail” and the Home Office is traumatising victims of the scandal, former children’s TV presenter Floella Benjamin has claimed. Baroness Benjamin, who chaired the ...

28 Nov 2023 at 17:11

News

Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

Baroness Floella Benjamin will receive the Bafta Fellowship for her “tireless support of children and young people” and “for her unwavering championing of diversity”. The former children’s TV presenter, known ...

24 Apr 2024 at 07:16

Baroness Floella Benjamin – I was told to shut up or I would never work again

Baroness Floella Benjamin recalled how she was warned to “shut up or she would never work again” as she described championing diversity and inclusion over the course of her long television career. The ...

12 May 2024 at 21:39

Baroness Floella Benjamin ‘floating ever since’ news of Bafta Fellowship

Baroness Floella Benjamin said she has been “floating ever since” finding out she will receive the Bafta Fellowship at this year’s Bafta Television Awards. The beloved children’s TV presenter, 74, ...

12 May 2024 at 02:45

Life

Baroness Benjamin: I still get asked, ‘What are you doing here?’

From Windrush child to TV presenter and life peer sitting in the House of Lords, Baroness Floella Benjamin is a testament to the power of positive thinking. The Trinidad-born mover and shaker – ...

28 Jun 2022 at 09:00

Charles to commission portraits to mark contribution of Windrush generation

The “immeasurable contribution” to the life of the nation made by the Windrush generation is to be recognised by a series of portraits commissioned by the Prince of Wales. Charles will ...

26 Jun 2022 at 01:01

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