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Barry Cryer’s family pay tribute to ‘brilliant and mischievous’ comedy veteran

The family of Barry Cryer have paid tribute to the veteran comedy writer and performer following his death at the age of 86, recalling his “gift for friendship and a genius for putting people at their ease”. Cryer “died peacefully, in good spirits ...

27 Jan 2022 at 12:55

Family friend describes ‘wry humour’ and ‘electric smile’ of the Queen

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth, a family friend of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has described her “wry sense of humour” and “electric smile”. Mr Brandreth described how she was a “different person for different generations” and ...

09 Sept 2022 at 11:14

Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

The Queen Consort has urged writers to “roar like a lion out of pride” in their skills as she made her first public appearance since recovering from Covid-19 to launch her book project as a charity. Camilla, a passionate book lover, was ...

23 Feb 2023 at 16:56

This Morning stars defend show as ‘happy people in a happy place’

Stars of This Morning have rallied to defend the show as it went on air amid claims of “toxicity”. Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond continued to fill in as hosts on Monday after the bombshell exit of Phillip Schofield last weekend. ...

29 May 2023 at 12:35

Queen and stars attend literary festival at Hampton Court Palace

The Queen joined thousands of literature lovers at the inaugural Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace on Sunday. Despite being delayed by poor weather, she arrived just in time for the final performance of ...

12 Jun 2023 at 08:17

Reese Witherspoon leads tributes to ‘elegant and glamorous’ Raquel Welch

Reese Witherspoon has led tributes to Hollywood bombshell Raquel Welch, describing her as “elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief”. Famous faces who knew and collaborated with the US actress shared fond memories of her ...

16 Feb 2023 at 05:16

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Not-so-funny bone: Giles Brandreth praises ‘ace’ NHS staff after breaking arm

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth has hailed the “care, skill and kindness” of NHS workers after he broke a bone in his arm on a visit to Scotland. The former MP, who is now a writer and reporter on BBC’s The One Show, took a tumble ...

27 Aug 2022 at 17:01

Alison Hammond apologises for technical ‘gremlins’ during This Morning

TV presenter Alison Hammond apologised for “gremlins” that caused technical issues during Friday’s instalment of This Morning. ITV’s flagship morning programme played some old footage before Hammond, 49, and her co-host ...

09 Feb 2024 at 12:41

Who’s in the running to replace Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge?

Jeremy Paxman has announced he is stepping down as host of University Challenge after 28 years. The BBC said the new presenter of the programme, which pits students in teams of four against rival universities and ...

16 Aug 2022 at 16:08

Dame Sheila Hancock: I’ve acted in awful rubbish to earn a living

Dame Sheila Hancock has said she has worked on projects that were “awful rubbish” to “earn a living”. The 90-year-old actress has previously called boarding school comedy The Wildcats Of St Trinian’s, in which ...

10 Jun 2023 at 19:32

Meghan’s curtsy demonstration was ‘mocking’, Gyles Brandreth says

Royal author Gyles Brandreth has called the Duchess of Sussex’s demonstration of her curtsy to the Queen “mocking” and “embarrassing”. The writer and broadcaster told Vanessa Feltz’s Drivetime show on TalkTV: ...

08 Dec 2022 at 20:03

Barry Cryer wished his grandson the same ‘higgledy-piggledy’ life he had

Barry Cryer is seen wishing his grandson the same “higgledy-piggledy” life as he had as he felt there was never a “dull moment” in footage shown on BBC’s The One Show following his death aged 86. The veteran ...

27 Jan 2022 at 22:25

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