Just over one week ago, 13-year-old Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab was at home with his mum, six brothers and sisters, doing what we’re all doing, watching TV, warding off boredom, isolating at home. The healthy lad described by his family as ‘a bubble of life’ then started showing coronavirus symptoms. Soon he had difficulty breathing and … Read more
The true heartbreak behind Belgravia’s tragic opening: Julian Fellowes reveals ball, battle and betrayal scenes in ITV drama are all based on reality ‘The storyline is true and based on the 5th Earl of Berkeley,’ Fellowes said Its lavish scenes depict one of ‘the most famous ball in history’ in its first show The writer … Read more
Caroline Flack’s death branded ‘unbelievably tragic’ by ITV boss… as ‘absolutely devastated’ staff vow to focus on duty of care for Love Island talent Flack, 40, killed herself just one day after finding out the CPS was pursuing case ITV boss Carolyn McCall said that she was ‘absolutely devastated’ by her death In the days after … Read more
Uncle Vanya Harold Pinter Theatre, London Until May 2, 2hrs 30mins Rating: Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya should have been played by John Cleese in his prime. The sarcasm and his manic outbursts make Vanya a Russian prototype Basil Fawlty. That said, … Read more
Caroline Flack’s Xtra Factor co-star has spoken out on their friendship after her tragic death, describing the late star as a ‘complicated person’. Caroline died, age 40, the day after Valentine’s Day, at her new flat in Stoke Newington, London, hours after she was told she would face trial over the alleged assault of boyfriend Lewis … Read more
A mysterious set of carvings on a rock face in France has finally been revealed as a description of a tragic death at sea. The inscription on rock in Plougastel-Daoulas, North West France, refers to a dying sailor, called Serge, more than 230 years ago. A competition to translate the carvings, which date from about 230 … Read more