David Kernan Dies: ‘Carry On’ Star And Sondheim Stalwart Was 85

TV star Susan Hampshire made an emotional plea for a change in assisted dying laws on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, 11 January, as she opened up on her sister's "desperately painful" death. Susan, 86, is known for her long TV career which has included The Forsyte Saga, Vanity Fair, Monarch of the Glen and The Grand, as well as more recent appearances in Casualty and Midsomer Murders.

Muse‘s Matt Bellamy has announced that he has scored a new audiobook of 1984 – starring Andrew Garfield.George Orwell’s famed dystopian novel 1984 will be getting a new dramatization as an Audible original. The audiobook narration will be done by actors Garfield, Cynthia Ervio, Andrew Scott and Tom Hardy.

Cillian Murphy and Oppenheimer have lead the big wins at this year's star-studded Golden Globes as the Irish star was named best actor in a drama for his role in the 2023 thriller. Collecting his gong at the Golden Globes ceremony, the 47 year old said: “I knew the first time I walked on a Chris Nolan set it was different.

Justine Triet gave an emotional thank you to her cast and said that with Anatomy Of A Fall she’d tried to show how truly hard it is to capture truth.

Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80.The news was confirmed by Soul’s wife Helen Snell in a statement on Friday (5 January), writing that he had died following a “valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.”The statement read: “David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday (4 January) after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family. He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend.“His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”The US-born TV star was best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979.

Stacey Solomon has been flooded with praise by her fans and followers who rushed to compliment her as she channelled Pamela Anderson in her own 'Baywatch bikini'. The Loose Women star had earlier appeared reluctant to strip off to the red-two piece, which was a present from her husband Joe Swash.

Alex Ritman David Tennant is set to host the BAFTA Film Awards for the first time. The actor — best known for playing Doctor Who — will oversee proceedings during the U.K.’s biggest night for film on Feb. 18 at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Carmel Dagan Staff Writer English actress Glynis Johns, who played the daffy suffragette mother Mrs. Banks in the classic film “Mary Poppins,” died Thursday at an assisted living home in Los Angeles, her manager confirmed to The Washington Post. She was 100.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans for redemption in 2024 have been ruined, according to one royal author, after they decided to spend Christmas in California, rather than with the other Royals at Sandringham. It comes after a rather mixed year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with Prince Harry's memoir Spare becoming the fastest selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began.

Michelle Keegan has said 'we love each other really' as she was seen posing with one of her newest co-stars. The actress is currently on the promotional trail for her new starring role in Netflix's latest thriller.

Love Island star Samie Elishi has been branded 'entitled' by fans after publicly complaining about not being able to use her mobile phone due to her network provider.The reality TV star, 23, who appeared on the winter edition of the ITV2 dating show in 2023, went on a lengthy rant on Instagram, saying she has "no phone" and hitting out at a customer service assistant who she had spoken to about her situation. Samie wrote: "Currently have no phone going into the new year because O2 UK is an absolute joke.

Eamonn Holmes has joked the 'secrets out' as he was seen cosying up to a Hollywood star on New Year's Eve - but it wasn't what it seemed. The GB News host took to social media on Monday (January 1), seemingly to give an update on what he'd been up to the night before.

It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on BBC Two. The show, which has aired for the past 30 years, has become a time-honoured tradition for many people as part of their end-of-year celebrations.

Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.

British acting star David Kernan, famed for his role as Nicholas in the 1972 comedy Carry On Abroad, has sadly died at the age of 85.

British actor Tom Wilkinson, who won a Bafta for his work in The Full Monty and was Oscar-nominated for Michael Clayton and In The Bedroom, has died at 75 on Saturday. No cause was given.

Actor David Kernan, known for his roles in Carry On Abroad and Up the Chastity Belt, has sadly passed away at the age of 85, his representatives confirmed. They shared the heartbreaking news on social media, writing: "It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that dear David has passed away peacefully.

Eurostar services from London have been cancelled due to a flooded tunnel underneath the River Thames.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke are among the stars of sport, stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list, while the Archbishop of Canterbury leads those rewarded for their work on the King’s coronation. Singer Dame Shirley Bassey, who has sold more than 135 million records, is made Companion of Honour for her services to music, becoming the 64th living member of the order which can only have 65 members at any one time.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Christmases have been different since they left the royal family in 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last spent the festive period with the Royal Family on the Sandringham Estate in 2018. A year later, they decided to celebrate in America with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland before stepping back from The Firm in 2020 and permanently moving to the States.