Jack Hawkins as Lt Cdr George Ericson in 1953’s The Cruel Sea (Image: Popperfoto) Jack Hawkins’ career had been erratic from the start. As Britain’s most famous stiff upper lip – and today, famous as star of The Cruel Sea, The League of Gentlemen, Bridge On The River Kwai and Ben-Hur – he’d spent nearly … Read more
Fiona Hampton and Joseph Millson in The Forsyte Saga Part 1 (Image: Mitzi de Margary) The BBC transmitted a 26-part adaptation of Galsworthy’s saga in 1968. Such was its grip on the nation that Sunday evening church services were moved back an hour to allow the faithful to be stationed at their goggleboxes in time … Read more
I was surprised at how little the things on sale interested me though I did find some hidden gems (Image: Getty) It attracts millions of visitors from all over Scotland and further afield every year, and it’s just been crowned the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe. Edinburgh’s famous Christmas market forms part of a … Read more
‘We could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages,’ Robert Wood, the deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN, told the council U.S. Alternate Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East on Nov. 20, 2024, at … Read more
‘Had nobody taken action, those poor individuals just might have been stuck inside,’ says Lorne Mansky, Winnipeg-based IT consultant A paratransit van burns on a Winnipeg street. Lorne Mansky snapped this phone within minutes of helping three people escape the vehicle.Photo by Lorne Mansky Lorne Mansky doesn’t consider himself a hero, but the quick actions … Read more
The Lions also named co-general manager Neil McEvoy vice-president of football operations and promoted assistant general manager Ryan Rigmaiden to general manager. B.C. Lions co-general manager and head coach Rick Campbell speaks during the CFL football team’s end of season media availability, at their practice facility in Surrey, B.C., Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.Photo by DARRYL … Read more
Nyck de Vries got some laps in McLaren’s MCL36 (Image: X: @LambeResing) Former F1 driver Nyck de Vries has been spotted back behind the wheel during the current three-week break, though there remains a strong element of mystery surrounding his latest outing. The Dutchman was picked up by ahead of the 2023 season and assigned … Read more
Stephen Mulhern returned as host for another episode (Image: ITV) Deal or No Deal fans were blasting one contestant on the popular game show after she began crying for a very “silly” reason. A slew of hopefuls joined host in hopes of taking on the banker and winning loads of cash. As fans will know, … Read more
Tulisa is a former N-DUBZ star and X Factor judge (Image: ITV) Being in the limelight isn’t all high glamour; stars like Angelina Jolie and have undergone the same harrowing facial paralysis that struck I’m A Celebrity’s Tulisa Contostavlos. An estimated 1 in 60 people will endure Bell’s Palsy at some point, with stress playing … Read more
After making in September, has continued to keep fans updated following a four-month hiatus from social media. The former host returned to with a glowing selfie where she stunned in a black and white striped jumper. The stylish £230 sweater, which features the word “Blondie” in red, is from the British knitwear company Hades. Holly … Read more
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