The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from ewers like you. Thank you. Latest headlines for viewers in the u. K. And around the wor. The great summer getaway. From next week, dozens of countries will be exempt from france has a new Prime Minister, jean castex. As pubsla in e reopen tomorrow, Boris Johnson issues a clear warning to the public. Pm johnson this government will not hesitate in putting on the brakes and three imping restrictions. Plus, Nigerias Nollywood on pause because of the pandemic, but ther is hope one of the biggest Film Industries wille soonback at work. Ng thank you for jois here on bbc news. The gernment in england finally published its list of countries exempt from u. K. Into effect frida due to come thee most of the e. U. Is on safe list, those visiting america, or tickle in brazil, visitors need to self isolate on the way back home. Tom berridg r
Good afternoon. One of britains best known entertainers, des oconnor, has died at the age of 88. The comedian, singer and Television Star died yesterday in hospital following a fall at his home in buckinghamshire. During a career spanning almost 70 years, he was known for hosting prime time shows and for his friendship with the comedy duo morecambe and wise. Our arts correspondent David Sillito looks back at his life. Ive kept a list of the insults against des oconnor. Des oconnor was in the 70s famous, a star, and on morecambe and wise, the butt of hundreds of gags. But the singer and comedian took it all with good grace. Eric, ivejust heard some good news. Ernie, what good news . Eric, des oconnors got a sore throat. Nothing seemed to dent that clean cut, deep tanned optimism. Numbertwo, ernie, des oconnor is a self made man. Eric, i think its very nice of him to take the blame. Be sure its true when you say i love you, love you, love you. His interest in show business had started at
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