Jamie Laing gave fans a glimpse inside parenthood with his wife Sophie Habboo on Saturday, sharing an Instagram vs reality post. The TV personality, who shares two-month-old son Ziggy with his wife, 31, reminded followers not to ‘believe everything you see,’ posting a glamorous red carpet clip of Sophie alongside candid moments of them adjusting to life … Read more
Tourette’s campaigner says BBC should’ve ‘worked harder’ to edit tics after broadcast of slur The Journal John Davidson questions his proximity to a microphone at Bafta Film Awards BBC BBC investigating ‘serious mistake’ after racial slur shouted during BAFTAs broadcast Sky News John Davidson Explains Tourettes Tics in Interview After BAFTA N-Word Variety Film-maker quits as BAFTA judge over … Read more
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Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell made a striking entrance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, February 22, wearing a sculptural quill headpiece and cape by Irish designer Margaret O’Connor Maggie O’Farrell attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth … Read more
Pick of the week Other Voices Thursday, RTÉ2, 11pm Ireland’s best live music show is back for its 24th series, with another array of amazing acts from both at home and abroad, performing at venues in Dingle, Co Kerry and west Wales. Once again, the show is hosted by BBC broadcasters Annie Mac and Huw … Read more
Irish star Jessie Buckley brought a welcome splash of colour to the Bafta red carpet in a Grecian-style gown. Buckley – who won the best actress award for her role in Hamnet – was one of the many stars descending on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 79th British Academy Film Awards. Buckley wore an … Read more
Bafta host urges understanding of Tourettes after racial slur shouted at Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo The Journal BAFTAs Host Alan Cumming Asks for ‘Understanding’ as Tourette Syndrome Campaigner John Davidson Shouts ‘Strong Language’ and Slurs at Winners and Presenters Variety BBC apologises for ‘strong and offensive language’ heard at BAFTAs, after racial slur … Read more
Alan Cumming delivers wit, warmth and a whole lot of crisps at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London Host Alan Cumming speaks on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo … Read more
Jessie Buckley’s triumphant run through Oscar season has continued with a best actress win at the EE British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) awards on Sunday night. This comes just two days after she took the equivalent Irish Film and Television Academy award in Dublin. It is the first time an Irish performer … Read more
Accepting the prize, which was presented by Cillian Murphy, the Killarney native said that when she was a little girl: “I never in a million years thought I would get to make a film.” Recalling her early days as an actress, Buckley said: “I had nuclear bad fake tan on, white hoop earrings, a polka-dot … Read more