Stars at TV Baftas voice concerns over ‘appalling’ move to privatise Channel 4

Helen McCrory's family and friends were out in force on Friday as they celebrated her life at a moving memorial in London’s Covent Garden, just one year on from her tragic death. A wealth of famous faces were among those at the service, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne and Keeley Hawes, as they commemorated the life of such a much loved staple of stage and screen.

READ MORE: Gogglebox star Julie Malone wished well amid plans to leave the UK After a brief period of interest failing to translate into mainstream success, the show ran for just eight episodes before being cancelled, despite initially positive viewing figures. Back in 2012, hopes were raised when repeats of the show were shown on 4Music, with some cast members sparking speculation it meant series two was in the pipeline - but nothing ever came to fruition. E4 have since reaffirmed their decision several times to not resurrect the show via their Twitter account.

EXCLUSIVE: Avatar Entertainment has taken worldwide rights to the Vadhir Derbez and Elyfer Torres erotic thriller SVGS and is shopping rights at the Cannes Market.

Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke appear to have ended their long-running feud. Loose Women panelist Linda, took to her Instagram to share a snap with her Birds of a Feather co-stars Pauline Quirke, 62, and Lesley Joseph, 76. Linda and Pauline played the roles of Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodous on the comedy, and Lesley portrayed Dorien Green.

Victoria Beckham and her husband David are often splitting their time between the States and the UK, boastings homes in Miami, London and the Cotswolds. And although their main base is in London, it seems the couple are adjusting to some changes.MORE: Victoria Beckham shares new details on Brooklyn Beckham's wedding to Nicola PeltzTheir eldest son Brooklyn Beckham has officially made America his home following his wedding to Nicola Peltz on 9 April, while their second child Romeo has relocated to Miami for work.WATCH: Victoria Beckham shares glimpse of private bedroom"I miss him so much," Victoria told Grazia about her son Romeo.

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Joe Alwyn stars in BBC and Hulu series Conversations with Friends which begins tonight at 10pm.The plot is based on Sally Rooney’s novel of the same name about two students whose lives become intimately entangled with a married couple. Joe, 31, plays the role of Nick Conway, a married actor who gets caught in a web of infidelity. But while Joe’s character’s life will be wrung out on screen for all to see, his relationship with Taylor, 32, is low-key and fans are often left in the dark.

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time BAFTA nominee Maxine Peake (The Village) is set to star as renowned Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya in the timely Cannes market package Mother Russia.

bestselling 2016 novel of the same name — the story is set in Victorian-era England and follows Cora Seaborne (Danes), a London widow who has a keen curiosity about science and the natural world (especially paleontology) and loves reading Darwin. After her abusive husband dies, she’s free to pursue the life she wants.

Variety.The lawsuit, which was originally filed in January 2021, names Fire & Blood Productions, an HBO-owned subsidiary based in London. HBO did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

Alan Partridge has poked fun at Piers Morgan’s struggling TV ratings.Steve Coogan’s beloved comedy character took aim at the former Good Morning Britain presenter and his new show in a speech at the TV BAFTAs.“Hello, I’m Alan Partridge,” the comedian began, saying: “Here to commemorate 75 years alongside this fella,”lifting up the BAFTA award.“Yep, it’s the BAFTA trophy,” he added. “A face I affectionately call the TV commissioner because he’s one-eyed, brainless and couldn’t crack a smile if he wanted to.”Apologising for his absence in person, Partridge said: “Sadly I can’t be with you, because I’m on a nationwide tour, performing in person each night to an audience bigger than Piers Morgan gets on the actual telly.”He added: “But the good thing about Piers is it doesn’t bother him.Take a look at the full speech here:A post shared by Alan Partridge (@alanpartridge_aha)Alan Partridge returned for a second series of This Time With Alan Partridge last year.In a four-star review, NME wrote: “Sharp, funny and toe-curlingly cringeworthy in the way that only Alan can be, This Time‘s return is a comforting continuation of the Norfolk celeb’s recent revival.

Former Love Island star Amber Davies packed on the PDA as she kissed her boyfriend Nick Kyriacou at her Cabaret All Stars Show, which took place at Proud Embankment in London. The 25 year old Welsh beauty looked fantastic in a mint green leather skirt, which showed off her tanned legs, as she posed for cameras after the show. She paired it with a printed top in the same colour scheme and wore sparkly court shoes as she posed with her beau after the event.

Every actor has to start somewhere, and some of our best-known soap stars actually began their screen careers on long lost kids’ TV shows that used to be must-see after school viewing. EastEnders’ Letitia Dean, Robert Kazinsky and Kellie Blight, Corrie’s Georgia May Foote and Emmerdale’s Chris Bisson all earned their spurs on the small screen when they were very young.They featured in popular children’s dramas like Grange Hill, T-Bag and Children’s Ward, with one even working alongside the infamous Basil Brush fox puppet.

Stacey Solomon proudly revealed she "felt like a winner" as she enjoyed a delicious late-night burger after losing out at the BAFTAs.The television star was nominated for her work on the BBC One show Sort Your Life Out in the Features category but lost out to Big Zuu's Big Eats. And making her journey home after the star-studded ceremony in London on Sunday evening, the 32 year old didn't dwell on her loss too much.Taking to her Instagram Story, the mother of four chowed down on a burger and wrote: "We didn't win. But feel like a winner right now," alongside a crying with laughter emoji.

Stacey Solomon looked incredible as she stepped out in a white lacy outfit for the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday afternoon. The Loose Women panellist beamed alongside her fiance Joe Swash who looked dapper in a black tuxedo suit and bow tie.

EXCLUSIVE: Upcoming HBO and Channel 4 drama Get Millie Black has set The Long Song’s Tamara Lawrance as lead. With shooting beginning this week in Jamaica, the six-part detective drama has also rounded out its cast with Game of Thrones star Joe Dempsie joining and Tanya Hamilton set to direct.