CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews last night’s TV: An army of men to build a den? No, just one mum and her pal

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Rating: Scandalous! The Tabloid that Changed America Rating: The enduring appeal of George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (C4) is that he talks about buildings in a no-nonsense, blokey way. So when, last night, the architect mentioned that a project wouldn’t just transform a space but ‘lives as well’, alarm bells sounded.  Uh … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews the weekend’s TV: Confused? This complex gold rush tale is missing its shine

The Luminaries Rating: Lost Pyramids Of The Aztecs Rating: Flashback, as a method of bridging time and filling the viewer in on a narrative, can be a highly effective method in film. If overused though, it can be frustrating, confusing and downright annoying. In new BBC drama The Luminaries, the time-jump trick was constantly employed … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL: How lovely to see people eating out – even on a garage forecourt

Remarkable Places To Eat Rating: Tutankhamun In Colour Rating: Going out to enjoy a meal, remember that?  And how about sitting in close proximity to your dining partner and not having to wipe the cutlery down with antibacterial wipes before tucking in? Those were the images of life before Covid-19 that the BBC taunted us … Read more

Variety Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller takes a two-month leave

Variety’s editor-in-chief will take a two month administrative leave after calling a reporter who criticized the newsroom’s lack of diversity ‘bitter’ and being confronted by angry employees. Variety held an all-hands company meeting following a heated Twitter exchange between Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller and journalist Piya Sinha-Roy. Deadline reports that Eller’s leave will last two months … Read more

Claudia Winkleman: Strictly host reveals husband’s ‘weird’ habit amid discovery | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

“I love this,” Claudia began as she read out the message from an avid listener. The message read: “Big love to the handsomest of husbands, a total love machine. Grrr, four R’s, that’s all I’m saying. You are my anchor. “Thank you for everything except your lockdown beard which is truly dreadful. Love you for … Read more

Sofia Vergara, 47, sizzles in cheeky bikini-clad throwback with lookalike niece Claudia, 27 

Sofia Vergara, 47, sizzles in cheeky bikini-clad throwback with lookalike niece Claudia, 27 By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 10:49 BST, 27 April 2020 | Updated: 10:56 BST, 27 April 2020 She has been isolating with husband Joe Manganiello in their Beverly Hills mansion. Yet Sofia Vergara, 47, was pining for her family on Sunday as she … Read more

Coronation Street spoilers: Ken Barlow plans surprise wedding to win Claudia Colby back? | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

LET’S GET CAPTAIN TOM MOORE A KNIGHTHOOD – SIGN THE PETITION HERE Coronation Street fans were devastated when Ken Barlow (played by William Roache) sold Number One Coronation Street and moved into Stillwaters. Despite trying to settle in and adapt to a new way of life with Claudia Colby (Rula Lenska) for the past few … Read more

Soapwatch: CLAUDIA CONNELL’S ultimate insight into this week’s soaps

How many viewers found themselves thinking, ‘Hang on, didn’t you used to be married to Gail in Coronation Street?’ when actor Reece Dinsdale arrived as new character Paul in Emmerdale? As Joe McIntyre, Gail’s fourth husband, he drowned while trying to fake his own death, whereas Paul is seeking out son Vinny having walked out … Read more

Coronation Street fans spot huge Ken Barlow and Claudia Colby blunder as he returns | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

But it soon dawned on them that they were headed down different paths and it wasn’t going to work out. Ken had previously expressed his concerns that he was having second thoughts about their move to Still Waters, leaving her shocked at the revelation. Fans will remember Ken had made quite the impression on the … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing set to air three-part special from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s homes

Strictly Come Dancing is set to air a three-part special filmed from the homes of the presenters and judges amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. While bosses scramble to make sure another series of the show can still go ahead this year despite the pandemic, they are planning a trip down memory lane to look back … Read more