Tributes have been paid to the actor tony britton, whos died at the age of 95. Iam i am perfectly happy to move into a hotel if i am inconveniencing you. He starred alongside nigel havers in the bbc sitcom dont wait up, and was also know for his role in itvs robins nest. His daughter, tv presenter fern britton, said her father was a great actor, director and charmer. Tom hanks next film, a Beautiful Day in the neighbourhood, sees him play the legendary american childrens tv presenter mr rogers, as a reporter tries to uncover the man behind the on screen persona. Tom hanks himself is known for his wholesome image. Hes been talking to our arts editor, will gompertz, about being the nice guy of film and what hes really like. Its a Beautiful Day in this neighbourhood. A Beautiful Day for a neighbour. Tom hanks is the legendary american Childrens Television personality, the kindly mr rogers, who finds himself the subject of a magazine profile by a hard boiled journalist, played by matthew r
Racism in english football a premier league match is halted this evening after a player complains of abuse. At the Chelsea Tottenham game chelsea midfielder toni rudiger said he was targeted by monkey chanting. He told me that he was listening in the crowd monkey noises, and obviously myjob as the captain was to come straight to the ref. Tottenham hotspur have promised a thorough investigation but this is the latest in a series of incidents. Also tonight the girl who found a message in her Tesco Christmas cards from prisoners in china who say theyre being forced to work. The battle to control australias bushfires more than 100 are still raging in New South Wales. Indias Prime Minister defends his new citizenship law after days of protests that have claimed at least 20 lives. Its a Beautiful Day in this neighbourhood. We talk to tom hanks on playing a childrens tv presenter in his latest film and being known as the nice guy. Good evening. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has promised a t
Spending your money this year. Good morning from Blenheim Palace and youre listening to the oxford gospel event choir. Alice in the palace here, some wet weather but mild compared to as of late. More details later. Its monday, december 23rd. Our top story there are calls for a government inquiry into racism in football. Its after the Chelsea Player, Antonio Rudiger, complained of racist chanting during yesterdays premier league match at tottenham. The professional Footballers Association said it was disgusted by the reports, and insisted urgent action was needed. Heres our sports correspondent, andy swiss. It was a day english football was once again overshadowed by racism. Chelseas Antonio Rudiger clearly showing hed heard abuse from the crowd an hour into his teams game against tottenham. He informed his captain, who in turn told the referee, and after he spoke to both managers, for the first time in the premier league, a warning was made over the public address system, twice repeate
Day with sophia wenzler. Thanks, jacob. Im sophia wenzler in the gb newsroom. Your top story this hour. Downing street has said comments allegedly made by a tory donor about mp diane abbott were racist and wrong. It comes as the police are understood to have been contacted over francescas alleged remarks. The conservative partys biggest donor reportedly said miss abbott made him want to hate all black women and she should be shot. Mr hester has now apologised and says he abhors racism. Mr abbott, whos now an independent mp, described the comments as frightening and worrying in a Statement Issued this evening, the Prime Ministers spokesman said mr hester has now rightly apologised for the offence caused and where remorse is shown, it should be accepted. Lee anderson made his first appearance in the commons this afternoon since defecting to reform uk. He took his seat on the opposition benches next to george galloway. Mr anderson was stripped of the conservative whip last month after ref
Been given the green light. Im going to be joined by Rolling Stones biographer to look back at this remarkable episode in british history. State of british history. State of the nafion british history. State of the nation starts now. Ill also be joined by my most Theatrical Panel barrister and former tory mp , jerry hayes, and former tory mp, jerry hayes, and the author and journalist michael crick. As always , i want michael crick. As always, i want to from you. Its a crucial to hear from you. Its a crucial part programme. Email me part of the programme. Email me mar a lago mynewsgh. Com. But now its of the its time for the news of the day with wenzler. Day with sophia wenzler. Thanks, jacob. Im sophia wenzler in the gb newsroom. Your top story this hour. Downing street has said comments allegedly made by a tory donor about mp diane abbott were racist and wrong. It comes as the police are understood to have been contacted over francescas alleged remarks. The conservative partys bigge