Cliff Richard: Last News

This Morning viewers have been treated to a fair share of stand in presenter since Holly Willoughby's departure but Monday's guest host is a real treat. The popular ITV morning show will welcome a slice of royalty to the orange sofa with Sarah Ferguson, 64, joining as their latest guest host for the first time ever, alongside trustworthy pair of hands Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

Sir Cliff Richard,who has released his new album today which celebrates an incredible six decades in the music industry, oncecaught the attention of Loose Women viewers - but not for the reasons he intended.

Steve Coogan meeting Jimmy Savile for the first time – check it out below.Coogan plays the disgraced presenter in BBC series The Reckoning, which follows Savile’s upbringing, career and history of sexual abuse over decades.Following the show’s release last week, footage of Coogan meeting Savile from 1988 on The James Whale Radio Show was unearthed from the archives on Talk TV.In the clip, Coogan does an impression of Savile opposite him. “That was turning the clock back to when I was first on the radio, my first week in showbiz with a very young Cliff Richard,” Savile replies.

Sir Cliff Richard caught the attention of Loose Women viewers this week but not for the reasons he intended.

It is no secret that Scotland is home to some of the best restaurants in the world, with people across the UK and beyond journeying here to chow down on a delicious meal.

John Lydon has said that he believes it’s “wrong” to credit Patti Smith and, more broadly, New York with punk’s origins – saying the UK did it first.Smith was an essential part of the punk movement within the US with her 1975 debut album ‘Horses’. The former Sex Pistol and Public Image Ltd frontman, however, claims that the UK is the actual birthplace of the genre with acts such as David Bowie, T-Rex, Sweet, The Clash, The Dammed and the Sex Pistols.In an interview with The Sun, Lydon said: “I’ve heard an awful lot of American journalists pretending that the whole punk influence came out of New York.

Princess Beatrice was the epitome of timeless sophistication and chic as she put on a loved up display with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in Saint Tropez. The royal, 34, sported a long white floral dress, complete with puff sleeves and subtle cut out detailing to the neckline. She kept her long, auburn hair flowing and natural.

Media law experts have explained why there have been no reports identifying the suspended BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for explicit pictures.

X Factor sensation Mary Byrne is worlds away from the performer we knew up on stage 13 years ago. Dubbed 'Tesco Mary' by fans of the ITV show, which has been off air since 2018, her social media accounts boast a complete and utter transformation from the star, who's managed to shed six stone in weight. Gone is the high ponytail and dark brown fringe too, with the 63 year old now wearing a swept-to-the-side blonde look.The Irish singer, who went on to play Mediterranean cruise ships alongside Sir Cliff Richard, originally wowed the likes of Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Louis Walsh and Katy Perry with her version of Tom Jones tune 'I Who Have Nothing' in 2010.

cancer. The 64-year-old comedian explained that he is trying to ‘smile through the absolute agony,’ after opening up about his partner’s ‘devastating’ diagnosis. The TV personality popped the question last December after 12 years together and Vicky said at the time: ‘I’m on cloud nine.

After becoming Ed Sheeran’s 14th Number 1 single last week, Eyes Closed will have to defend its position at the top of the Official Singles Chart, as Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding fight to overtake it.

He’s done it! Ed Sheeran debuts at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with his brand-new single, Eyes Closed. 

English actress Sylvia Syms has passed away in the UK aged 89, according to her family.

Sir Cliff went on: “He is the one who led me on to that spiritual pathway that changed my life fully and completely.“He showed me how important it was to be charitable and also be brave enough to speak openly of my faith.“Bill was one of those people who you could reliably lean on and I did, many times.”The musician added that Bill will be “missed greatly and will live on in the many hearts of those that loved and respected him…my heart being one of them.”He signed off: “God bless you Bill. You deserve your Rest In Peace … Cliff.”Cliff recently opened up about the longevity of his career and his Christmas calendar "coming to an end" after 20 years.The singer discussed his latest Christmas album and his annual calendar, which he has been releasing every year for 20 years, during an interview with Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold earlier this month.Richard began the interview by asking Sir Cliff why it has taken him so long to release a Christmas album.The singer explained: "If you start doing Christmas albums over and over again, it could really be boring."I've heard a lot of Christmas albums recently, but they don't really make me feel like Christmas."Speaking about how the public will react, Sir Cliff continued: "Now you know.

Peter Kay is angry with late paedophile presenter Jimmy Savile for destroying the legacy of his music video for '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo'. The stand-up comic teamed up with singer Tony Christie in 2005 to release a version of the 1971 track - which had featured in Kay's Channel 4 sitcom 'Phoenix Nights' in 2002 - to raise money for charity Comic Relief. The video featured Kay and a host of other beloved British celebrities miming along to the lyrics and walking and dancing, these included 'Coronation Street' actor William Roache, his late 'Corrie' co-star Anne Kirkbride, late 'Bullseye' host Jim Bowen, Sir Cliff Richard, talk show host Sir Michael Parkinson, late comedy great Ronnie Corbett and more.

A Scottish businessman has recorded a tongue-in-cheek Christmas song about the cost of living crisis as he tries to put a positive spin on the tricky times faced by many during the festive period.

Specials of Call the Midwife, EastEnders, Bad Education, Ghosts, Malory Towers, Motherland, Inside No 9, Detectorists and The Cleaner will also be left under the TV tree. The TV adaption of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials novels will conclude, while another part of JK Rowling's Cormoran Strike series - called Strike: Troubled Blood - will be broadcast.

Christmas is going to be extra Christmassy this year, because the BBC has commissioned Cliff Richard to perform a set of his festive classics and more for the yuletide season.The hour-long show will be filmed at St John At Hackney Church with various guests joining in the fun. As well as that, Sara Cox will interview the musician at Abbey Road Studios.Songs likely to be on the setlist include, of course, ‘Mistletoe & Wine’ and ‘Saviour’s Day’ – both of them Christmas number ones – plus ‘Millennium Prayer’, which is more of a new year song, but whatever.”I remember, as though it was yesterday, the three series – each containing thirteen shows – that I did for the BBC in the 70s”, says Cliff, slightly irrelevantly.

Olivia Newton-John's passing, her husband John Easterling has given further details about some of her final moments before her death.MORE: Exclusive: Gayle King on why interviewing Olivia Newton-John is a career highlightThe singer passed away on 8 August after a lengthy battle against breast cancer, and her husband has continued to be a voice for her through his ongoing breast cancer advocacy.Now he has revealed just what his late wife's final wish was, and just how tied it was to her journey and advocacy with breast cancer.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John: Beautiful tributes for the star from family and friendsMORE: Exclusive: Sir Cliff Richard's emotional tribute to 'soulmate friend' Olivia Newton-John – 'My heart aches'Speaking with The Herald Sun, John explained how privileged Olivia felt to have the access she did to proper cancer treatment.It deeply impacted her final wish, which was for fellow cancer patients to have the same opportunities as her, through her Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre.He said: "Her dream with the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre was to have Australians going through cancer have access to the similar types of treatments." John and Olivia always showed up when it came to advocating for breast cancer researchThe couple have always argued in favor of cannabis as an alternative or supplementary cancer treatment, and often lobbied to change medical cannabis regulations because of it.

Sir Cliff Richard has revealed his heartache after the death of his close friend Olivia Newton-John, saying: "My heart breaks I can’t phone Livvy anymore."EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe world was devastated when Olivia died aged 73 at her California ranch, surrounded by people she loved. She leaves behind an amazing legacy and in HELLO!’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue, her friends pay tribute to her with personal memories.Sir Cliff has shared a kind message for his close friend Olivia, alongside her fellow celebrity friends – including Dolly Parton, Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick.Hitting it off instantly, Sir Cliff and Olivia became friends for life sharing a love of music. In her loving memory, the singer said the late star will always have a place in his heart as he looks back on their time together.Sir Cliff said: "Olivia was an incredibly special person.

Olivia Newton-John's family and friends exclusively share personal memories of the late star with HELLO! in our Breast Cancer Awareness Month special.READ: Elizabeth Hurley reveals enormous sadness over grandmother's breast cancer battleHer niece Tottie Goldsmith, Dolly Parton and Sir Cliff Richard join Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick, among others, in celebrating her amazing legacy with touching tributes. When the news was announced of Olivia's sad passing earlier this year, there was an outpouring of grief from both her fans and her legion of celebrity friends.While her death was undoubtedly a tragedy, Olivia's story is anything but.