Chief Medical Officer says it's 'foolish' to count on having Covid-19 jab by this winter

Framed as a ticking clock political thriller, Iranian director Taghi Amirani’s documentary “Coup 53” plays as an enthralling look at the 1953 overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh by U.S. and U.K.

Ed Sheeran has been advising Lewis Capaldi on how best to navigate life in the spotlight.The Shape of You hitmaker, who is reportedly set to be a dad within weeks with wife Cherry Seaborn, has been keeping up with his musical peer and helping the Before You Go star adjust to his newfound fame.The British star, who topped the U.K. and U.S.

Tara Conlan ViacomCBS Networks UK’s director of programs Ben Frow has said the British TV industry is “inherently snobbish” and should care less about what people’s backgrounds are and more about their talent.Frow admitted that he has “got a big chip on my shoulder” about a lack of inclusivity in the business, revealing at the Edinburgh TV Festival today that he was “floored” by a snobbish remark made by a rival a few years ago about his education.“I was at Edinburgh a few years ago and a

Jake Kanter, Tom Grater BritBox Acquires ‘Cold Courage’ BritBox UK has acquired Viaplay and Lionsgate’s John Simm-fronted political drama Cold Courage. The BBC and ITV-owned streamer will premiere the eight-part series on September 3, telling the story of how two Finnish women get drawn into a clandestine group dedicated to righting the wrongs of the powerful, influential and corrupt.

Corrie character Bernie, played by Jane Hazlegrove, told the pair a fact about Gemma just as they were about to tuck into their full English breakfast to celebrate her daughter's 30th birthday. "This time 30 years ago I was eating your placenta," said Bernie, and they both recoiled in horror."No you weren't," gasped Gemma, played by Dolly-Rose Campbell."That is disgusting," said Chesney, played by Sam Aston."Bernie" tweeted one viewer with queasy-face emojis."Thanks for that.

Peter White Television EditorHBO Max launched with a slew of British series and that shows no sign of slowing down as international originals chief Jen Kim outlined some of her upcoming projects for the nascent streamer.Kim, who is SVP for International Originals for HBO Max, was speaking on a virtual Edinburgh International TV Festival panel moderated by Deadline.She teased a few upcoming original projects including co-productions such as a six-part “action mystery thriller” and a reality

Covid-19 - but that harm from missing school was a certainty.

Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 took two years to end - but he hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be over in a shorter time. But a leading British scientist has warned that Covid-19 will be present “forever” and people are likely to need regular vaccinations.Speaking about the pandemic from Geneva, though, WHO boss Dr Ghebreyesus said: "In our situation now with more connectedness the virus has a better chance of spreading.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorTony Hall is to give one of his final speeches as BBC director general at the Edinburgh TV Festival next week.Hall is poised to step down next month, at which point he will be replaced by BBC Studios CEO Tim Davie.

The UK's version of Strictly Come Dancing is to pay tribute to Caroline Flack in a one-off special episode.

Caroline Flack's former boyfriend Lewis Burton has been photographed hugging a mystery woman.The 28 year old was spotted wearing a grey and white striped long sleeve shirt alongside a pair of navy shorts, white trainers and a blue cap as he stepped out into the British sunshine after lunching inside Mayfair's Sexy Fish restaurant on Thursday.The tennis coach appeared stagnant as he leaned in to hug the unidentifiable blonde woman, who was dressed in an oversized white shirt dress alongside some

north west is expected to be one of the worst-hit areas. Almost the whole of the UK is covered by a Met Office weather warning between now and Thursday evening.Heavy rainfall has already been reported across Devon and Cornwall in the south-west of England today, with areas between Birmingham and Cumbria expected to be the worst-hit this afternoon.

hereSally Cook, co-founder of the Passport: Back To Our Roots campaign, said: "It's incredibly exciting to see artists supporting the grassroots venues that form the foundation of the UK's live music industry, acknowledging their importance and celebrating the unrivalled experience of watching your favourite bands up close and personal, surrounded by friends and united in appreciation for live music in all its loud and sweaty glory."The Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents grassroots music

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC director general Tony Hall has apologized 12 days after a reporter used the N-word on-air, prompting outrage from both viewers and the British broadcaster’s employees.Up until Sunday, the BBC had staunchly defended social affairs correspondent Fiona Lamdin’s use of the word in describing a race hate attack, saying it had been signed off by senior editors and was justified by its context.But after receiving 18,656 complaints, staff voicing their concerns on