CHRISTOPHER STEVENS looks back at the life and career of Tim Brooke-Taylor 

Tim Brooke-Taylor was a patriot right down to his red, white and blue underpants.  With his thumbs hooked into his Union Jack waistcoat, he loved calling a halt to manic proceedings in The Goodies so that he could stand to attention for Land Of Hope And Glory. ‘Timbo’ adored the Royal Family, from the Queen … Read more

James Martin, 47, admits giving up on marriage and kids is ‘the biggest low of his career’

His impressive resume has included three restaurants, one Michelin star, a ten-year spell as host of Saturday Kitchen and one fourth placed finish on Strictly Come Dancing.  But while James Martin can look back on a hugely successful career, he admits that forfeiting the chance to settle down and raise a family will remain one … Read more

Carol Vorderman, 59, says it’s ‘sad’ fans focus on ‘bottom’ instead of her career

‘People think I only talk about the way I look’: Carol Vorderman, 59, says it’s ‘sad’ fans focus on ‘how big my bottom is’ instead of her career… as star admits she’s NOT open to finding love By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 23:08 BST, 1 April 2020 | Updated: 23:16 BST, 1 April 2020 … Read more

Players face being uninsured if career is ended due to coronavirus

EXCLUSIVE: English football suffers fresh blow in plans to complete the season as it emerges players face being uninsured if careers are ended due to coronavirus English football’s plans to complete the season have suffered a fresh blow today It’s emerged that players face being uninsured if career is ended by coronavirus If infection leads … Read more

Russell Howard’s doctor wife STOPS her six-month career break to return to the NHS frontline

Russell Howard’s doctor wife STOPS her six-month career break to return to the NHS frontline and help tackle the coronavirus outbreak Cerys Morgan, who wed the comedian, 41, in June 2019, is a geriatric doctor who had planned a half year of travelling But now Cerys has returned to service, tweeting last week: ‘Three weeks … Read more

High-flying tattooed City trader James Harris died at 42 after insider dealing career

A high-flying tattooed City of London trader who loved glamorous women, cocaine, and his red vintage Ferrari died at 42 after an insider trading career that spanned two continents.  James Harris, an optician’s son who started his career as a tea boy on the London Stock Exchange, was found dead from an opioid overdose last … Read more

Alexei Sayle tells Event how Kung Fu helped his career revival

‘I passed out. I couldn’t walk, I went blind.’ The godfather of alternative comedy is describing the disease that almost ended his career. Five years ago Alexei Sayle collapsed and was rushed to a neurological unit in London. Doctors were initially unsure what was happening, then Sayle’s wife Linda recalled he had been diagnosed with … Read more

Crohn’s disease nearly destroyed Tom Speight’s career just as it was taking off 

Tom Speight should be living the rock-star dream. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who has worked with Ed Sheeran, Travis and Keane — and gets more than one million listens a month on the music streaming service Spotify — is fast becoming one of the UK’s top artists. So what about the drink, drugs and late … Read more

Would killing Alastair Campbell live on TV be a good or bad career move?

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Red Nose Day queen Emma Freud contacted me recently to ask if I would fight Alastair Campbell for this year’s Sport Relief. She had it all worked out: ‘You’ll be trained by Chris Eubank, Nicola Adams, Audley Harrison and Nigel Benn. Your managers will be Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn. Your ring … Read more

Woody Allen to release memoir ‘Apropos of Nothing’ that covers his career, family and love life

Woody Allen will release his memoir next month and the book has been described as a ‘comprehensive account of his life, both personal and professional’. A book from the 84-year-old movie director has been rumored for years and was once thought unpublishable in the #MeToo era. But Apropos of Nothing will be released April 7, … Read more