Will you be watching international phenomenon Downton or its sumptuous, painstakingly accurate BBC1 rival? Or both? It’s an obsession Downton Abbey’s Cousin Violet (Dame Maggie Smith) would describe as “frightfully middle class.” But there is no escaping the question of whether Upstairs Downstairs is going to be better than...
The latest tabloid attempt to paint ‘preacher of hate’ Abu Qatada as a bloater certainly puts his lesser sins in perspective Lost in Showbiz is aware that politics is showbiz for ugly people, but is something similar true of terrorism? Or is terrorism showbiz for ugly politicians? Or politics for...
The latest tabloid attempt to paint ‘preacher of hate’ Abu Qatada as a bloater certainly puts his lesser sins in perspective Lost in Showbiz is aware that politics is showbiz for ugly people, but is something similar true of terrorism? Or is terrorism showbiz for ugly politicians? Or politics for...
12 February 2012 Last updated at 14:26 ET The Arab League is calling for a joint Arab-UN peacekeeping mission to end the 11-month conflict in Syria. In a resolution seen by the BBC but not yet officially released, it scrapped its observer team, suspended last month, and said it was ending all diplomatic co-operation...
The latest tabloid attempt to paint ‘preacher of hate’ Abu Qatada as a bloater certainly puts his lesser sins in perspective Lost in Showbiz is aware that politics is showbiz for ugly people, but is something similar true of terrorism? Or is terrorism showbiz for ugly politicians? Or politics for...
The latest tabloid attempt to paint ‘preacher of hate’ Abu Qatada as a bloater certainly puts his lesser sins in perspective Lost in Showbiz is aware that politics is showbiz for ugly people, but is something similar true of terrorism? Or is terrorism showbiz for ugly politicians? Or politics for...
The latest tabloid attempt to paint ‘preacher of hate’ Abu Qatada as a bloater certainly puts his lesser sins in perspective Lost in Showbiz is aware that politics is showbiz for ugly people, but is something similar true of terrorism? Or is terrorism showbiz for ugly politicians? Or politics for...
5 February 2012 Last updated at 15:59 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Snow causes disruption across UK Motorists have been urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions as snow across much of the UK turns to ice. The Met Office has issued nine warnings for ice after disruption...
Angus Deayton on sex, scandals and why everybody gets paid too much on TV The problem with interviewing Angus Deayton is neatly summed up in a one-line email from the PR before we meet. “Angus would like to keep the interview current, so he doesn’t wish to talk about Have I Got...
4 February 2012 Last updated at 13:37 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Snowy scenes as freezing conditions come to the UK Heavy snow is falling across much of the UK, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take more care. Snow has hit Southern Scotland, the Welsh...
