Carol Vorderman, 61, shows off ageless beauty as fans fawn over holiday snaps

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFeature documentary “The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft,” directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog and distributed by Abacus Media Rights, has been acquired by Arte for France and Germany.In addition, ahead of its official launch at MipTV in Cannes, AMR has pre-sold the feature, about French volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, to BBC Storyville for the U.K., DR in Denmark, SVT in Sweden and NRK in Norway.Written, directed and narrated by Herzog, “The Fire Within” pays homage to the Kraffts, who left an archive of more than 200 hours of footage.Herzog has produced, written and directed more than 60 narrative and documentary feature films, including “Grizzly Man,” “Invincible,” “Encounters at the End of the World” and “Cave of Forgotten Dreams.” He was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2009. The film is produced by Brian Leith Productions, Bonne Pioche and Titan Films.

Ed Meza @edmezavarPicture Tree International (PTI) has acquired Constantin Film’s hit comedy film series “Bavarian Rhapsody,” about a laid-back cop in a small town in southern Germany.The eight-part movie series, which PTI is presenting at the MipTV mart in Cannes this week, includes the latest installment, “Guglhupf Squadron,” which Constantin is releasing in theaters in August. PTI will screen a trailer reel of the series and part seven in the franchise, last year’s “Kaiserschmarrn Drama.”Based on Rita Falk’s bestselling book series that also celebrates Bavarian cuisine, the movie franchise began in 2013 with “Sweet Buns Blues” and also comprises 2014’s “Winterpotato Dumplings”; “Porkhead Al Dente” (2016); “Wheatnoodles Affair” (2017); “Sauerkraut Coma” (2018); and the sixth installment, “Leberkäs Junkie” (2019).

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThree-part documentary series “Delphine: My Story” tells how the artist Delphine Boël, the illegitimate daughter of King Albert II of Belgium, fought for legal recognition, and is now known as Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg. It has been sold to multiple territories, Warner Bros. announced at MipTV in Cannes Tuesday.HBO Max has picked up the show in numerous territories in Europe.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentSporting a powerful slate of new shows at MipTV, Studiocanal, owned by Vivendi’s Canal Plus, has announced what it describes as a “substantial” distribution deal with U.S.

Media giant CJ ENM is launching CJ ENM Studios, a new venture that will specialize in content production for OTT platforms in Korea and worldwide. Yong Soo Ha, former EVP of CJ ENM’s Business Development & Investment team, has been appointed CEO.

A boarded-up home that has fallen into disrepair has come on the market in Greater Manchester, and it is the dream property for anyone looking for the ultimate doer-upper home. The end-terrace home is in Wigan, one of the more affordable areas of the region, where you can expect to buy terraced properties for an average of £118,350.

The late EastEnders star June Brown was best known for her role as the legendary Dot Cotton - but it wasn't the actresses first experience on a British soap.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has told Sally Nugent he loves her to bits following the news that he's quit the programme.The 45-year-old presenter announced on Monday (April 4) that he's leaving the show after six years.He will join Channel 5 News later this year but was back on our screens on Tuesday morning (April 5) alongside Sally Nugent.She brought up Dan's shock announcement and he went on to explain his decision.He told BBC One viewers: "I did announce yesterday that i'll be leaving the wonderful red sofa in a few weeks time.Sally jokingly replied: "You're leaving me."Dan cheekily continued: "As you know, Sally I find you very difficult to get on with, I don't like Carol [Kirkwoood] and it's my chance to get out."He giggled before adding: "No, that's not true."Sally said: "We've been friends for 20 years and worked together for six months and you're off.He explained: "As you know before all this news came out this has been the hardest decision in my career. You know i love you to bits and the BBC Breakfast team."Sally interjected: "I love you to Daniel."Dan went on to reveal that he's "never been motivated by money" for his job and that moving to Channel 5 will also open more doors.He went on to thank viewers for their lovely messages and paid a sweet tribute to his "great friend" Sally.Dan will replace Sian Williams as the Channel 5 news anchor, who recently announced she was leaving.She also made the move across from the BBC Breakfast sofa to Channel 5 in 2016.

Queen has been known for always managing to make light of an uncomfortable situation and held in high regard for her wicked sense of humour. A royal insider once recalled the time that Sir Donald Gosling told the Queen a really rude joke about horses and claimed her aides tried to stop her from hearing it.

Carol Vorderman showed off her youthful complexion as she attended the Cheltenham races.The 61 year old presenter beamed as she posed for photographers at the four day horse-racing event while wearing a stylish feather fascinator.The former Countdown presenter wore a dark tan breasted blazer over a black high-necked jumper which she tucked into a leather pencil skirt. She then added a cream handbag as she joined day four of the annual event and wore her light brown hair in loose waves over her shoulders.The maths whizz also posed with retired champion racehorse trainer Michael W.

Carol Vorderman, John Terry and more were spotted out and about on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.The stars were out for one last day at the races on Friday with AJ Pritchard and his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen almost among the celebs dressed to impressed and making the most of the sun.Countdown legend Carol, 61, oozed style and looked as youthful as ever stepped out in a dark tan blazer over a slightly sheer black top.The clear blue skies were deceptive, as the star – who presented the Channel 4 show for 26 years – kept warm with a pair of black leather gloves, and completed the chic look with a stunning tweed-detail peacock fascinator.As ever, it’s a star-studded affair with famous faces soaking up the action with the Cheltenham Gold Cup set to be held at 3:30pm.Retired Chelsea star John Terry stepped out with his wife Toni as they were spotted wandering round the concourse, with his partner stunning in a black shirt and form-fitting pants with a red plaid coat to match her belt.Meanwhile, the former England defender kept it cool with a blue jacket and tie, completing the look with beige chinos and brown leather dress shoes.Former Strictly pro AJ and his partner Abbie were also among the punters on Friday, and the dancer looked effortlessly cool in a smart blue suit and shades.And Abbie was all smiles as she walked by his side, opting for a spring-blossom pink trouser suit.John was spotted talking to fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper – whom The Times has called ‘Mrs Cheltenham’ for her role as its ‘main outfitter’ – at the event, while she was seen beaming with Pixie Lott.The singer – who was just by husband Oliver Cheshire – looked incredible at the races as she wore a Jade-designed cape/coat in a bold black

Carol Vorderman shared a snap of her wearing a black skintight leather skirt while enjoying a day at the races. The veteran TV presenter, 61, showed off her tiny waist and curvy hips in the sexy piece, which she teamed with a fitted green polo neck and vampy leather boots.

@carolsmillieofficial and I being Thelma and Louise for @radiotimes many moons ago.“Carol (S) was leading Changing Rooms on BBC1 and I was hosting 'Carol Vorderman's Better Homes' for ITV. “Both shows were rocking more than 10 million viewers every week.

#Wales“One of my favourite walks. Gorse coming out in "full flavour”“Back inside to get prepped for a podcast with @lawrence_dallaglio....“Happy days.

"Whiters and I were always there.

Carol Vorderman, 61, looked phenomenal in a new selfie shared with her 480,000 Twitter followers.The media personality smiled for the camera as she got ready for her appearance on BBC Radio Wales.She boasted her natural no-makeup look despite candidly confessing she was “slightly hungover” after watching the rugby. Carol looked cosy at home in a plaid turtleneck jumper while she posed in the sunshine.She captioned the post: “Excited for the show today @BBCRadioWales.“My lovely @bryanadams is on....got a feeling he might be serenading me. His new album is called ‘so happy it hurts’.“So for your shoutout: When was the last time you were so happy it hurt?She concluded: “#slightlyhungoverlook after the game.”Carol recently shared a throwback picture from her university days, prompting a reply from her old university.The former Countdown host went to read engineering at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge in 1978.She became one of the youngest women accepted to Cambridge University at the time.Carol studied engineering and left the university with a third class degree, something she told The Independent in 1997 was very "disappointing".The TV looked back on her time at university earlier this week as she shared her graduation pictures with her Twitter followers.In the photographs, Carol can be seen wearing no make-up and with her natural brunette hair permed.She wrote alongside the images: "Ha...

Countdown presenter Carol Vorderman blew away fans with her age-defying curves in a skintight ensemble.

Carol Vorderman, 61, went to read engineering at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge in 1978 and, at 17, was one of the youngest women accepted to Cambridge University at the time.The former Countdown host took to Twitter to respond to Cambridge University's comment on her graduation pictures.Carol took to Twitter yesterday in view of her 480,500 followers to comment on her graduation pictures from her time at Cambridge University.She studied engineering and left the university with a third class degree, something she told The Independent in 1997 was very "disappointing".In her graduation pictures Carol can be seen to be very fresh-faced with freshly-permed hair.She captioned the post: "Ha... 1981..

Carol Vorderman has taken to Instagram to mark International Women's Day and has paid a moving tribute to her "first love".MORE: Alex Scott admits she's a 'proud feminist' but more change is needed to achieve gender equalityIn her Stories, the 61-year-old shared several photos of Mildred Bruce and explained the importance her influence had had in her life.WATCH: Celebrating International Women's Day 2022"My International Women's Day heroine. Mildred Bruce.

Carol Vorderman has wowed fans with an unrecognisable throwback snap as she posed in her graduation gown in 1981.The 61-year-old TV star can be seen rocking a black and white cap and gown and long permed curly brown hair as she smiles for the camera to celebrate her graduation from Cambridge University over 40 years ago.“Ha....1981....age 20 (started @Cambridge_Uni age 17) ..awwww. Whose idea was it to have a bad perm just before graduation? ....oh yes....mine,” posted Carol, followed by three laughing emojis.The Tweet came in response to a post that featured an old newspaper article from 1977 about Carol, who had been “accepted to read aernonautical engineering at Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge.”The tweet read: “front page of the Rhyl Journal and Prestatyn weekly July 1977 posted on a historical site on FB for Prestatyn, Meliden & Gronant today.”Carole’s response to the article read simply: “Awwww....diolch xx”The Pride of Britain presenter made fans jealous over the weekend after sharing some beautiful snaps of her enviable weekend in the Brecon Beacons.Carol, who lives between Clifton and Pembrokeshire, spent the “perfect Sunday” at the beauty spot as she kept her 200,000 Instagram followers in the loop via selfies and nature snaps.The star’s active lifestyle is clearly keeping her in such incredible shape, as she shared photos from two hikes in Wales.Saturday saw Carol tackle a coastal walk near Swansea, while on Sunday she headed to the Brecon Beacons for a 12-mile mountain hike.On Saturday Carol told her fans: "I've had a lovely weekend.

A beauty therapist at a luxury spa visited by Amanda Holden and Carol Vorderman has won a discrimination case after being sacked just 11 days after her female boss congratulated her on her pregnancy. After Agata Plewa told Suzanne Peck she was expecting a baby, she received an email addressed to 'dearest Agata' with the director of Homefield Grange saying she was 'thrilled' by the news. However, an employment tribunal heard she went on to say that the celebrity retreat was facing a downturn and that while she was a 'brilliant therapist' she could not guarantee her future employment.