Actor Tim Pigott-Smith Dies Aged 70

British actor Tim Pigott-Smith, who was best known for his Bafta-winning role in 1984 TV series The Jewel in the Crown, has died aged 70. His agent described him as “one of the greatest actors of his generation”. The actor was due to appear in a touring production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, … Read more

Anna Wintour, Ken Dodd and Ray Davies On List

The Kinks singer Ray Davies, comedian Ken Dodd and Vogue editor Anna Wintour are among the arts figures that have been included on the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Wintour, who has edited US Vogue for almost 30 years, has received a damehood and Davies has been knighted. Comedy legend Ken Dodd has been knighted … Read more