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4 days, 17 hours ago

JENNI MURRAY: I never thought I'd say it, but there are too many women presenting sport on TV

I’m now going to write something I never imagined I’d ever think, let alone express in public: too many women are being hired to present iconic sports programmes on the BBC. Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding presented this week's Sports Personality of the Year, which was won by athlete Keely Hodgkinson, the fourth woman in a row to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Prince Andrew scandals: Timeline of royal’s downfall from that interview to ‘confidante’ spy allegations

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Queen’s favourite open image in gallery The Queen with her son in 2019 The …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter Shannon Kyle claims star 'made sex suggestions' and 'touched her inappropriately' but she 'pushed on through as she was worried about losing the job'

Daily Mail

The ghostwriter of Gregg Wallace's autobiography has accused the MasterChef presenter of sexually harassing her on multiple occasions in his house, at a restaurant and in his sports car. It comes as Wallace's co-host John Torode said he found the recent allegations 'truly upsetting' - but notably failed to speak up in support of his embattled co-host. The ghostwriter of …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Moment Gregg Wallace refused to eat Penny Lancaster's food on MasterChef after her husband Rod Stewart branded him a 'bully' and he was forced to step down over 'sexualised' behaviour claims

Daily Mail

The moment when Gregg Wallace refused to eat Penny Lancaster's tartar sauce - blasting her for using 'whole eggs instead of egg yolks' - has re-emerged today after her husband Sir Rod Steward branded him a 'tubby bully' who 'humiliated' his wife. Penny Lancaster was initially beaming with confidence when she began making her tartar sauce - but that changed …

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1 month ago

BBC's Victoria Derbyshire clashes with Labour minister as he urges farmers to 'find out how inheritance tax works' if they are 'anxious' about budget

Daily Mail

A Labour minister has been accused of being 'patronising' by BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire after telling farmers anxious about the so-called 'tractor tax' they should find out how it works. Victoria Derbyshire, presenter of BBC2's Newsnight, accused Labour minister James Murray of being 'patronising' after he urged farmers to find out how inheritance tax works He was speaking on the …

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BBC Newsnight descends into row as guests clash over Jeremy Clarkson's appearance at farmers 'tractor tax' protest after TV star's angry interview with Victoria Derbyshire

Daily Mail

A row broke out on BBC's Newsnight over Jeremy Clarkson's appearance at the farmers' 'tractor tax' protest in London after his angry interview with presenter Victoria Derbyshire. Sir Jake Berry and Jim Murphy clashed over Jeremy Clarkson when appearing on BBC2's Newsnight alongside host Victoria Derbyshire CLarkson clashed with BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire in an interview on Tuesday afternoon which …

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3 months ago

The big differences between Prince Andrew Newsnight dramas A Very Royal Scandal and Scoop

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The arrival of A Very …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The BBC continues to tie itself in knots over who knew what about Huw Edwards

Daily Mail

The BBC continues to tie itself in knots over who knew what about Huw Edwards. Reporting on Edwards's guilty plea last week on News at Ten, Clive Myrie made the unprecedented on-air claim that BBC News reports 'without fear or favour'. The BBC continues to tie itself in knots over who knew what about Huw Edwards A year ago we …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mick Lynch and Piers Morgan: ‘The dream double act Britain never knew it needed’

The Telegraph

“We bonded over Bounty bars,” said Piers Morgan of his unlikely detente with Mick Lynch, the firebrand union leader, on Newsnight yesterday. “I just told Mick we may be the dream double act Britain never knew it needed,” Morgan tweeted afterwards. “He needs to come to the country with a bolder message.” Morgan caressed Lynch’s arm several times, which the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC Newsnight blunder led to 'Fall of Kabul' whistleblower being sacked from the civil service, tribunal hears

Daily Mail

A whistle-blowing government civil servant was sacked after a senior member of the BBC's Newsnight team accidentally revealed her name by posting screenshots of leaked emails showing her name, a tribunal has heard. Josie Stewart was axed by the Foreign, Commonweath and Development Office after sending the Corporation's flagship news programme a series of damning emails blaming the then Prime …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Emily Maitlis looks glam in a strapless satin top as she attends the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards - following the success of Netflix film Scoop based on her Prince Andrew interview

Daily Mail

Emily Maitlis made a radiant appearance at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at the Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square on Sunday evening. The former Newsnight host's attendance comes following the success of Netflix film Scoop, which was based on her now infamous Prince Andrew interview. Emily Maitlis made a radiant appearance at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at the Londoner …

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8 months ago

Former Newsnight presenter and Prince Andrew's interviewer Emily Maitlis among eclectic line-up announced by Channel 4 for its general election coverage, which also includes Rory Stewart and Clare Bal

Daily Mail

Former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis will be co-hosting Channel 4's general election coverage, the broadcaster has announced. Channel 4's eclectic line-up for its general election coverage will feature Cathy Newman, Rory Stewart, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Emily Maitlis, Alastair Campbell and Clare Balding Maitlis said: 'I'm delighted to be bringing The News Agents to the heart of Channel 4 on this important …

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8 months, 1 week ago

BBC Newsnight producer behind 'car crash' Prince Andrew interview that inspired Scoop reveals 'incredibly crass' quip about Jimmy Savile in Netflix drama was 'artistic license'

Daily Mail

The BBC Newsnight producer behind the 'car crash' 2019 interview with Prince Andrew has revealed that an 'incredibly crass' quip about Jimmy Savile made in the new Netflix drama of the scandal was 'artistic licence'. Speaking on Channel 5's The Jeremy Vine Show on Wednesday, Scoop author Sam McAlister was pressed on a line in the show where Rufus Sewell, …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Scoop’ movie review: Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell sparkle in engrossing drama on Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview

The Hindu

How Prince Andrew’s infamous friendship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein led to the downfall of the Duke of York in the most chaotic manner possible is a story so complicated and dumbfounding that you almost feel sceptical at the thought of a film taking a crack on it in just over 100 minutes. But Netflix’s Scoop, directed by …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix’s Scoop brings a new perspective on the Newsnight saga – and bucks TV’s worst trend

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So forgive me for rolling my eyes when Netflix commissioned one-off drama Scoop, depicting the …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Scoop's Keeley Hawes holds hands with her Succession star husband Matthew Macfadyen after her new Netflix drama received mixed reviews

Daily Mail

Keeley Hawes put on a cosy display with her husband Matthew Macfadyen on Thurday as her latest Netflix drama Scoop received mixed reviews. Scoop star Keeley Hawes, 48, held hands with her husband, Succession's Matthew Macfadyen, 49, on Friday amid mixed reviews for latest Netflix drama Scoop The actress, 48 looked in good spirits as she strolled down Shaftesbury Avenue …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Scoop review: Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview is immaculately recreated – but questions remain

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scoop, Netflix’s dramatisation of Newsnight’s infamous 2019 …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Scoop’ depicts Prince Andrew’s infamous interview. These were the women behind it

LA Times

In 2019, Prince Andrew agreed to a sit-down interview with Emily Maitlis on “Newsnight,” a BBC current events program. The interview, which was orchestrated by “Newsnight” booker Sam McAlister, took a lot of planning to bring to life, as seen in Netflix’s “Scoop,” a drama premiering Friday that was inspired by McAlister’s 2023 book “Scoops: The BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Scoop cast and crew ‘haven’t heard from’ Emily Maitlis about Newsnight film

The Independent

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Scoop review: Netflix's film about the infamous BBC Prince Andrew interview misses the point

BBC

Scoop review: Netflix's film about the infamous BBC Prince Andrew interview misses the point Netflix The 2019 royal interrogation has become a scripted drama with stars including Gillian Anderson – but there's too much emphasis on the personal story of the news producer behind it, and not enough on the bigger issues. In 2019, an episode of the BBC's Newsnight …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rufus Sewell reveals his performance as Prince Andrew in Scoop was inspired by The Office's David Brent as he tried to 'find the humour' in THAT car crash interview

Daily Mail

Rufus Sewell has opened up about playing the role of Prince Andrew in his 2019 car crash Newsnight interview for Netflix's new dramatisation, Scoop. With the BBC under pressure to secure an interview with the royal, Sam is seen working her charm on Prince Andrew's private secretary Amanda Thirsk, played by Keeley Hawes. The full trailer for Netflix drama Scoop …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kate Winslett's actress daughter Mia Threapleton's key comedy moment in Netflix's new drama Scoop ahead of THAT infamous Prince Andrew Newsnight interview

Daily Mail

Kate Winslett's actress daughter Mia Threapleton appears in the prestige Netflix drama Scoop. Kate Winslett's actress daughter Mia Threapleton appears in the prestige Netflix drama Scoop She plays a Buckingham Palace housemaid who is taken to task by Prince Andrew over her arrangement of stuffed animals on his bed Andrew snaps: 'Go away!' In the drama, written by Peter Moffat, …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Gillian Anderson says she's cast as brainy women because of her 'intellectual resting face'

Daily Mail

She made her name as fiercely intelligent FBI agent Dr Dana Scully in The X Files. And Gillian Anderson believes she's been cast as a string of brainy women ever since because her 'resting face' is 'intellectual'. Speaking about her new role playing former BBC Newsnight host Emily Maitlis, Anderson, 55, told the Observer magazine: 'I have a tendency to …

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9 months ago

Gillian Anderson said she found it ‘scary’ to play Newsnight interviewer Emily Maitlis

The Independent

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JENNI MURRAY: I never thought I'd say it, but there are too many women presenting sport on TV

Prince Andrew scandals: Timeline of royal’s downfall from that interview to ‘confidante’ spy allegations

Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter Shannon Kyle claims star 'made sex suggestions' and 'touched her inappropriately' but she 'pushed on through as she was worried about losing the job'

Moment Gregg Wallace refused to eat Penny Lancaster's food on MasterChef after her husband Rod Stewart branded him a 'bully' and he was forced to step down over 'sexualised' behaviour claims

BBC's Victoria Derbyshire clashes with Labour minister as he urges farmers to 'find out how inheritance tax works' if they are 'anxious' about budget

BBC Newsnight descends into row as guests clash over Jeremy Clarkson's appearance at farmers 'tractor tax' protest after TV star's angry interview with Victoria Derbyshire

The big differences between Prince Andrew Newsnight dramas A Very Royal Scandal and Scoop

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The BBC continues to tie itself in knots over who knew what about Huw Edwards

Mick Lynch and Piers Morgan: ‘The dream double act Britain never knew it needed’

BBC Newsnight blunder led to 'Fall of Kabul' whistleblower being sacked from the civil service, tribunal hears

Emily Maitlis looks glam in a strapless satin top as she attends the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards - following the success of Netflix film Scoop based on her Prince Andrew interview

Former Newsnight presenter and Prince Andrew's interviewer Emily Maitlis among eclectic line-up announced by Channel 4 for its general election coverage, which also includes Rory Stewart and Clare Bal

BBC Newsnight producer behind 'car crash' Prince Andrew interview that inspired Scoop reveals 'incredibly crass' quip about Jimmy Savile in Netflix drama was 'artistic license'

‘Scoop’ movie review: Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell sparkle in engrossing drama on Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview

Netflix’s Scoop brings a new perspective on the Newsnight saga – and bucks TV’s worst trend

Scoop's Keeley Hawes holds hands with her Succession star husband Matthew Macfadyen after her new Netflix drama received mixed reviews

Scoop review: Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview is immaculately recreated – but questions remain

‘Scoop’ depicts Prince Andrew’s infamous interview. These were the women behind it

Scoop cast and crew ‘haven’t heard from’ Emily Maitlis about Newsnight film

Scoop review: Netflix's film about the infamous BBC Prince Andrew interview misses the point

Rufus Sewell reveals his performance as Prince Andrew in Scoop was inspired by The Office's David Brent as he tried to 'find the humour' in THAT car crash interview

Kate Winslett's actress daughter Mia Threapleton's key comedy moment in Netflix's new drama Scoop ahead of THAT infamous Prince Andrew Newsnight interview

Gillian Anderson says she's cast as brainy women because of her 'intellectual resting face'

Gillian Anderson said she found it ‘scary’ to play Newsnight interviewer Emily Maitlis