BAFTA winning Rising Damp writer Eric Chappell dies aged 88 as tributes pour in

ITV cleaned up at the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday night, with a total of seven awards - the highest total for any channel or streamer. In a ceremony dominated by coronavirus, the Channel 4 privatisation and politics, the traditional broadcasters dominated the biggest night in British television - but none more than ITV.

cops at a drought-hit lake have said that they expect to find more bodies after a human skeleton was found inside a barrel.Rapidly falling water levels at Lake Mead near Las Vegas have revealed multiple human remains over recent days, with homicide detectives now exploring whether violent 1970s gangsters could be to blame.The shocking discovery of a skeleton inside a metal barrel has sparked an underwater hunt for further bodies, with more turning up since.Speaking to local media at the time, homicide detective Lt. Ray Spencer from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated they were exploring the likelihood that the latest body was a victim murdered between the mid 1970s and the early 1980s, as the shoes they were wearing had been made in that period.He added that examinations of the body showed that he had been shot, and that a connection to the mafia was being investigated.Lt Spencer said there was "a very good chance as the water level drops that we are going to find additional human remains." Rangers from the National Park Service (NPS) then received a report from a witness at around 2pm on Saturday (May 7) of further human remains.Authorities say that the investigation into the new body is ongoing, while The Clark County Medical Examiner has not yet given the cause of death.

Maitland Ward has revealed how the adult industry has changed her life for good.From starring as Boy Meets World teen crush Rachel McGuire to becoming an award-winning adult film star, Maitland successfully transitioned from mainstream actress to a powerhouse porn star.Signed with Deeper.com, her adult entertainment career is thriving – and she has the accolades to prove it.The 45-year-old is the 2022 XBIX performer of the year and has received the award for best actress three times.Maitland spoke exclusively to Daily Star about what she loves about porn and the realities of the industry.“I really became interested in writing erotica after Boy Meets World when I got married and moved to New York and this sparked a fascination with me to explore my own sexuality and the world of sexual performance,” she explained.“Expressing myself sexually through my art has been instrumental in me finding myself as a woman and as an actress.“People would say you're going to ruin your image if you get into porn but it was the absolute opposite.“I have found success in the adult entertainment industry and a real calling. Porn has been a real fairytale for me.”Adult entertainment is where Maitland thrives as it’s allowed her to explore her sexuality.But this isn’t to say she’s turned her back on mainstream entertainment.She explained: “I love the freedom and expression I’m allowed in the adult industry, and I absolutely love taking control of my womanhood and sexuality.“I have this amazing opportunity to be wild and an untamed being as a sexual performer, especially in special projects like Muse 2 from Deeper.

CHARLOTTE Crosby did her best impression of Rihanna today as she showed off her growing baby bump in a series of snaps. The 31-year-old Geordie Shore legend posed in a floaty red trouser suit on her sunshine trip.

Formula One fans in stitches with his trackside video at the Miami Grand Prix in what was one of the most bizarre crossover events of the years.Bourgeois shot to fame on Instagram and TikTok for his videos trainspotting, with a front-facing camera giving fans a unique view to his reactions to seeing trains zoom past on the track.In Miami, Bourgeois took in the sights of a different sort of track at the Miami Grand Prix but still utilised the front-facing camera - which even got worn by McLaren's Lando Norris when the pair met.In a video shared by the official Formula One Twitter account, Bourgeois says he's at his first ever Grand Prix, taking place in Miami, then shooting video of the cars racing around the track and his reaction - and even got himself on the podium before the likes of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc managed to.The crossover proved to be extremely popular among the fans with @F1_Steady declaring: "I speak for everyone when I say Francis can be welcomed to every GP," while @LeclercVZN added: "Couldn't have invited a nicer guy than him, love it."@xkatehewitt requested the camera be used by Sky Sports' pitlane reporter Ted Kravitz, saying: 'Petition to get Ted wearing the head cam in the pit lane' and @SingularityJosh said: 'Francis is such a wholesome bean.

Do you think Valerie Loureda will continue to find success at Bellator? Let us know in the comments section. Loureda has certainly tried to jump on the hype kickstarted by stars like VanZant.

PHILLIP Schofield shocked his This Morning co-stars when he suggested he'd lick his privates if he could. The 60-year-old presenter noticed Alice Beer's dog Stanley doing just that, saying: "Let's face it, if we could we all would." Both of his co-stars reacted with a mixture of shock and horror - with Rochelle Humes initially replying: "What did you say?" Phillip insisted: "Well, I don't know.

Victoria Beckham is known for her chic style and signature pout, but occasionally that polished exterior softens, and we see her as a doting mother to her four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven. Check out 10 of the best photos of the former pop star being the best mother to the kids she shares with former footballer David Beckham…READ: Brooklyn Beckham fails to reunite with dad David Beckham - despite attending same eventWATCH: What Victoria Beckham has had done to her teeth MORE: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s marriage secret is the sweetest thing Harper appeared to be tired of her mother's shopping trip one day, but VB kept her daughter wrapped up and comfy while she browsed the rails.

It's been a rainy, windy week in Scotland but there is good news. The weather is set to be brighter and drier this weekend, with temperatures occasionally reaching almost 20 degrees.

If you are on a low income or certain benefits including Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Pension Credit and struggling financially due to an unexpected change in your circumstances, you may be eligible for cash support from your local council.

A Scots teenager took a selfie with the caption 'gametime' shortly before he killed a neighbour.

The couple confirmed in January that they had welcomed a baby via surrogate. In April, obtained a copy of the baby's birth certificate, revealing Malti's name and January 15 birthday. Since then, however, Jonas and Chopra haven't shared much else about their baby girl; they also did not mention the reason for her stay in the NICU.

TelevisaUnivision has inked a deal to acquire U.S. Spanish-language streaming service Pantaya from smaller rival Hemisphere Media Group, adding the asset to its recently announced global DTC offering VIX+ expected to launch in the second half of 2022.

An unexpected scare. Tarek El Moussa and ex-wife Christina Hall (née Haack) updated fans on their son Brayden’s health after he was hospitalized for an emergency surgery.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“A Strange Loop,” an extremely meta musical, dominated the nominations for the 75th Tony Awards on Monday. The show, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 2020 for its Off-Broadway run, scored a leading 11 nominations.“A Strange Loop” was followed closely behind by “MJ,” a jukebox musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson, and “Paradise Square,” a look at the Five Points area of Manhattan and the tensions that erupted in the violent Draft Riots of 1863, which both nabbed 10 nominations.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTelevisaUnivision reached a deal with Hemisphere Media Group to acquire Pantaya, a U.S. streaming platform for Spanish-language movies and TV series, picking up the rival streamer to bolster the ViX service.The companies didn’t disclose a value for the Pantaya deal.

“West Side Story” breakout star Ariana DeBose will be hosting the evening’s festivities, celebrating the show’s 75th year. The Oscar winner, 31, will grace the stage at Radio City Music Hall.“I’m coming home! I’m so honored to celebrate 75 years of excellence in theater, but more importantly every member of this community who poured themselves into making sure the lights of Broadway have the opportunity to shine brightly once again,” DeBose said in a statement.

told the Independent that she understands the negativity, but also slammed those who think comic book films “seem like a lesser type of art.”“I’m not saying we’re making indie art films, but I just think it takes away from our crew, which bugs me,” she said.“These are some of the most amazing set designers, costume designers, camera operators ― I feel diminishing them with that kind of criticism takes away from all the people who do award-winning films, that also work on these projects,” Olsen added.Olsen made her MCU debut in a post-credits scene in 2014’s “Captain America and the Winter Soldier.” She most recently reprised the role in last year’s Disney+ series “WandaVistion” and this month’s “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.”She continued, “From an actor’s point of view, whatever, I get it; I totally understand that there’s a different kind of performance that’s happening.“But I do think throwing Marvel under the bus takes away from the hundreds of very talented crew people. That’s where I get a little feisty about that,” Olsen went on.The “Godzilla” star was only supposed to appear in two movies and a cameo.

Scots telly host Jean Johansson is still on cloud nine after winning Celebrity Mastermind at the weekend.

Eric Chappell, writer. Born: 25 September 1933 in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Died: 21 April 2022 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, aged 88For 22 years Eric Chappell beavered away in the offices of the local electricity board in the East Midlands, while spending his spare time writing the novels he would might open the door to fame and fortune only to amass a mountain of “no thank you” letters.

ICONIC writer Eric Chappell who created sitcoms Rising Damp and Home to Roost has died aged 88. The hit TV show creator won a Bafta in 1978 for Rising Damp which starred Leonard Rossiter and Frances de la tour.