Pamela Anderson says memoir and documentary were ‘a family project’
Pamela Anderson has revealed that her recently released memoir and documentary were a “family project”, the creation of which was “very therapeutic”.The 55-year-old Canadian model and actress, who rose to fame as the star of hit 90s drama series Baywatch,
Chris Packham on autism: Nobody should go through the difficulties I faced
Chris Packham said his scars from being misunderstood as a child are still tattooed on his psyche, as he uses his voice in television to shed light on how the autistic mind works.The two-part series for BBC Two titled Inside
Son of The Wombles creator talks of expanding global legacy on 50th anniversary
The son of the writer who created The Wombles said the characters have only been seen through the “prism of Wimbledon Common”, but could have burrows all over the world as the TV show celebrates its golden anniversary.The children’s show
India Willoughby: Toxic transgender debate is driven by media misinformation
India Willoughby says the ongoing and “toxic” debate of transgender issues is being driven by “a lot of misinformation by a media that is completely transphobic”.The Loose Women host, who was Britain’s first transgender national television newsreader, said it was
Critics praise Emily Atack for ‘provocative’ documentary on sexual harassment
Critics have praised Emily Atack for doing a “very brave job” and asking important questions in her “provocative” new BBC documentary.The former Inbetweeners actress was described as a “warm and engaging” presenter despite the serious content of the programme, titled
Turin hands over the keys of Eurovision to Liverpool in grand ceremony
The official keys of the Eurovision Song Contest have been handed from the previous host city Turin to Liverpool in a grand ceremony which celebrated Ukraine.Mayor of Turin Stefano Lo Russo and the mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, sealed the
Ukraine will be like a ribbon running through Eurovision, says BBC
A BBC Eurovision director has said that Ukraine’s participation in the song contest can be imagined as a “really rich ribbon running through” the event.The international music show will take place in Liverpool in May after the city was chosen
Esther Rantzen thanks supporters for ‘lifting my spirits’ after cancer diagnosis
Dame Esther Rantzen has thanked well-wishers for lifting her spirits after she revealed her lung cancer diagnosis, saying: “I never dreamt I would receive such extraordinarily kind messages”.The 82-year-old broadcaster and founder of charities Childline and The Silver Line said
Johnson ‘was told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Sharp’
Boris Johnson was reportedly told to stop asking Richard Sharp for “advice” about his “personal financial matters”, just days before Mr Sharp was announced as the new BBC chairman.Mr Johnson was warned by officials to stop discussing his financial arrangements
What the papers say – January 28
The papers lead on Brexit regrets and a pastor’s Rihanna-inflected trip to hell.HM Revenue and Customs has come under scrutiny after admitting errors in its handling of Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, according to FT Weekend.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has vowed to