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Alison Hammond’s mother inspired her 11-stone weight loss

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Alison Hammond says weight-loss journey was inspired by mother’s comment

’She’d never commented on my weight my whole life,’ TV presenter said

The Independent UK · Jul 29

‘People are going to talk’: Alison Hammond gives rare insight into age gap relationship and truth behind marriage rumours

The presenter opens up about romance with partner 22 years her junior

Woman & Home · Jul 14

‘I hum the Chariots of Fire theme all day, every day’: Nigel Havers on beach-running, playing Michael Caine’s son and hating his name

The quintessential English actor answers your questions about being posh, appearing on I’m a Celebrity, and asking parked motorists to turn off their engines

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

“We always wanted to celebrate this album, and to end our live shows at an iconic venue is the perfect way to finish”: After an epic-length search for lost tapes, Clannad passed into Legend alongside Robin Hood

The Irish band’s award-winning work on cult 80s TV show Robin Of Sherwood transformed how music was used in small-screen productions. Amid flashbacks to overwork and lightning-speed inspiration, they bowed out at the Albert Hall with the release of Legend Extended

Louder · Mar 4, 2025

Chariots of Fire review – classic British take on 1924 Paris Olympics is superbly watchable

This David Puttnam-produced parable of patriotism, faith and meritocratic success – rereleased in honour of the 1924 event – is on the level of classic Hollywood

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

‘I thought it would be a tinpot movie’: myths and reality of Chariots of Fire and the 1924 Olympics

The Oscar-winning film took plenty of liberties with the truth but remains one of Britain’s favourite movies

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Roy Battersby obituary

Radical TV director known for Leeds – United!, a 1974 Play for Today, and his later work on Between the Lines and Cracker

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

‘They are in a different league’: the British films coming for Hollywood in 2024

Forthcoming films by Jonathan Glazer, Steve McQueen and Andrew Haigh have already won awards and high praise in the US – just three on a long list of UK directors set to shake up cinema in the new year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

Wealthy couple claim ‘devious little sod’ nephew stole their £4m home

Bitter court battle begins over home in exclusive mews where film producer Sir David Puttnam lives

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023