Radio 2 host, Chris Evans, has topped the list of the BBC’s best-paid stars. He topped the table, in a salary bracket of £2,200,000 – £2,249,999. Claudia Winkleman who was the highest-paid female celebrity, earned between £450,000 and £500,000. About two-thirds of stars earning more than £150,000 are male, compared to one-third female, according to … Read more
Comic actor Roy Barraclough, who played Rovers Return landlord Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street, has died aged 81. Julie Goodyear, who starred as his on-screen wife Bet Lynch, led the tributes by saying she was “devastated” by the loss of her “dearest friend”. Lancashire-born Barraclough was also known for his partnership with Les Dawson, especially … Read more
Tom Hiddleston has surprisingly missed out on a Bafta TV nomination for his role in The Night Manager. The British star had been expected to be up for lead actor after winning a Golden Globe for his work. Olivia Colman and Hugh Laurie were also passed over for their roles in the BBC drama, although … Read more