The finest screen adaptations of John le Carré

great white shark while a witness vomited at the sight.Beachgoers witnessed the swimmer's final moments as they watched the huge beast rip him into two pieces before eating him alive earlier on Wednesday (February 16).Little Bay Beach was reportedly packed with paddle boarders and fishermen at the time of the incident, which was around 5pm local time.The incident is the first fatal shark attack in Sydney for almost 60 years.People were only alerted to the danger when they heard the man scream as witnesses say they saw the shark rip the man’s body into two pieces.The great white then swallowed part of the body as rescuers found human remains in the water.One man speaking to ABC: said: “When he went down there were so many splashes.“It was terrible, I am shaking. I keep vomiting, it’s very upsetting.”Another witness also told ABC how he heard “yelling” and “the shark wouldn’t stop".He added: “It's very, very upsetting.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley accidentally revealed his daughter Chloe was pregnant weeks before she officially announced she was expecting. His 34-year-old daughter Chloe is expecting her first bundle of joy with her retired rugby-player husband James Haskell, 36, later this year meaning the broadcaster will become a grandfather for the fourth time.The former sportsman announced the exciting news on GMB during an interview with his father-in-law on Tuesday (15 February) which he followed up with a sweet Instagram post online.Chloe also shared the news on social media after her husband’s appearance on the show as the pair were flooded with congratulatory messages online.During Wednesday’s instalment of the popular ITV show, the proud grandfather-to-be started the show by thanking the loyal legion of viewers for their support after the show.But it hasn’t been an easy secret for the broadcaster to keep as he revealed his accidental blunder surrounding the pregnancy with his co-host Charlotte Hawkins.He told viewers: “Before we go on, can I just say a huge thank you to all of you who sent such really lovely messages yesterday, after we announced the impending birth of my … fifth, fourth is it? Fourth grandchild, a daughter.“James Haskell, Chloe’s husband, was here and he announced it.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned in February 2012 when farming stalwart John Barton was killed off after a horrific car crash - which even left actor James Thornton himself injured.John was on his way to a hotel when he lost control of his Land Rover on black ice and fell down a cliff, and later died in hospital with his wife Moira and his children around him.Among his storylines on the soap was helping to battle daughter Holly’s drug addiction and being accused of a brutal assault on Cain Dingle.John even made a kind of soap ‘return’ in 2013, when his brother James was revealed to be Adam’s father rather than John - years after his death - leaving Moira in turmoil.But what has actor James Thornton been up to since leaving the ITV soap? From a horrific car accident to leaping into a river to save his wife’s pooch, his life has been no less dramatic than his on-screen persona.To commemorate a whole decade since John met his untimely demise on Emmerdale, Daily Star takes a look into James’ life now.46-year-old James isn’t the only actor in his family - as his wife has had an iconic role in one of Britain’s most famous sitcoms.The Emmerdale star exchanged vows with Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page back in 2003, after meeting on the set of a David Copperfield TV series in 1999.Joanna is best known for playing Stacey Shipman on the BBC comedy series - but she has also made her name in various Hollywood films including Dolittle alongside Robert Downey Jr. and hit Christmas flick Love Actually.The pair share four children, having welcomed their youngest daughter Boe Willow Russell last year.Joanna, 44, initially announced the news of her birth on Instagram, writing: “Welcome to our family Boe Willow Russell.

Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard enjoyed an intimate dinner with her hubby Jon McEwan.The actress stunned at her Valentine's Day meal while wearing a pretty frock.She shared the sweet snap on her social media on Monday.Beverley captioned the cute pic: "Valentine’s Day Dinner with my [love heart emoji]"Fans flocked to the comment section, with one saying: "Happy Valentines. Fab place food is amazing, hope you enjoyed too, we have just having a rest prior coffee."A second added: "Wow!That dress is goals! So feminine!"While a third penned: "Happy Valentine's Day from little old me in! Love the dress!!! You look fabulous...

Hello International Insiders, hope you’re getting into the Christmas spirit. Tom Grater here delivering a sack full of attention-grabbing headlines from this week of film and TV news.

British spy novelist John le Carre has sadly died. The best-selling British spy writer died from pneumonia on Saturday (December 12) at the age of 89-years-old, his literary agent shared with CNN.

John le Carré, the British intelligence agent turned enigmatic author of such iconic espionage novels as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, has died. He was 89.

John Le Carré was a British novelist known for bestselling spy novels including “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” and “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.”Le Carré’s novels drew in part from his own experiences in the 1950s and ‘60s working for British intelligence in both MI5 and MI6, the British equivalents of the FBI and CIA. His early novels focus on the Cold War that raged as they were being written, and several featured the Le Carré hero George Smiley, a retired spy whose everyman qualities endeared him to British readers as an anti-James Bond.

spy novel, died of pneumonia following a short illness.The 89-year-old, whose real name was David Cornwell, explored the gritty reality between East and West in the Cold War period throughout his novels.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, The Night Manager and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy passed away on Saturday (December 12) following a short illness.“It is with great sadness that we must confirm that David Cornwell – John le Carré – passed away from pneumonia last Saturday night after a short battle with the illness,” a statement issued by le Carré’s family said.“David is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Jane, and his sons Nicholas, Timothy, Stephen and Simon. We all grieve deeply his passing.

Stars have paid tribute to the late John le Carré who has been hailed as ‘the titan of English literature’.

direct to your inboxCold War espionage author David Cornwell, known by his pen name John le Carre, has died aged 89 after a battle with pneumonia.Among his 25 novels were acclaimed best-sellers including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, and The Night Manager.Cornwell drew on his experience working for the British intelligence services including MI6 during the Cold War in his writing, but later in life said he was irked at the extent to which his fiction was portrayed as representing real-world spying.His most well-known character was the career intelligence officer George Smiley – made even more famous by Alec Guinness in the TV series of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.Born in 1931, Cornwell was first educated at the

Various figures from Hollywood and media took to social media to pay tribute to iconic spy novelist John le Carré, who died at the age of 89 from pneumonia on Saturday night.

British spy novelist John le Carre has sadly died.

John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller and brought acclaim to a genre critics had once ignored, has died. He was 89.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorJohn le Carre was lauded Sunday as a writer’s writer whose productivity and singular storytelling style was praised by fans ranging from late night star Seth Meyers to fellow novelists Stephen King and Paulo Coelho.Le Carre, who died Dec. 12 at the age of 89, was known as a master of espionage fiction who turned out 25 novels over more than a half-century of writing.

s agent Jonny Geller said in a statement on Twitter: “With much sadness, I must announce the passing of one the world’s great writers - John le Carré."John’s agent went on to confirm the author’s death was not coronavirus related.He added: “Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane.“For six decades, John le Carré dominated the bestseller lists and review pages with his monumental body of work.“His dramatic launch onto the global scene began with the publication of his third novel in 1963, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, and the public revelation of his secret life working with the British Intelligence Services.Kevin Clifton on ‘danger’ in Ranvir and Giovanni’s partnership“Devoting his life to writing,

Chris Morris Music ReporterJohn le Carré, whose bestselling novels about the chilly world of Cold War espionage were the basis for a long series of popular film and TV adaptations, died on Dec. 5 of pneumonia.

Legendary writer John Le Carre has died aged 89.

John le Carré, a prolific novelist whose Cold War stories dominated the bestseller lists, has died aged 89.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy author John le Carré has died aged 89.The much-acclaimed writer died on Sunday after a short battle with pneumonia, and it has been confirmed that his death was not related to Covid-19. His family and literary agent Jonny Geller announced the death in a short statement.