Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes: Dame Maggie Smith was blessing in my life

Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes has said Dame Maggie Smith was a “blessing in my life” as he recalled her wit and kindness to younger performers on set. With a career spanning 70 years, the Oscar-winning actress has been remembered for her versatile repertoire ranging from Shakespeare to the Harry Potter franchise, with her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint among those to pay tribute. Lord Fellowes, […]

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Entertainment

Comedian Chris McCausland receives standing ovation on Strictly Come Dancing

Comedian Chris McCausland has received a standing ovation from the Strictly Come Dancing audience for his foxtrot. McCausland, the show’s first blind contestant, landed a score of 29 after gliding across the dancefloor and performing bench work with his partner Dianne Buswell to Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy by The Tams. After giving the comic a standing ovation, head judge Shirley Ballas praised him as “an example to every […]

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Sport

Liverpool go top of the Premier League after win at Wolves

Liverpool’s impressive start under Arne Slot continued as they moved to the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win at Wolves. Life after Jurgen Klopp is not turning out to be too bad as Ibrahima Konate’s header and a Mohamed Salah penalty either side of Rayan Ait-Nouri’s equaliser made it five wins from six league games. Defeat at home to Nottingham Forest a fortnight ago remains their only […]

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