‘The Wire’ named this century’s best TV show in critics poll

Holly Willoughby teased her This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield that they would "work up to licking" each other as she welcomed him back to the show.Phillip returned to screens today after being forced to take time off when he tested positive for Covid-19 just over a week ago.He was finally given the green light to return to work yesterday after testing negative for the virus over two consecutive days.Delighted to be back beside her co-star and friend Holly couldn't contain her excitement as she opened the show by saying: "Look who's back!"Phil then cheekily teased Holly about how he's no longer a threat to her as he has developed some immunity to Covid - so she could lick his face without fear.He said: "You realise I am now fully antibodied up? You could lick my face," Holly giggled as she responded: "I know I actually could."But hinting that it may land them in trouble with show producers she added: "I'd be scared someone might come in and pull us apart or something... you're now like, this is it."Phillip replied: "I'm bulletproof for 90 days, allegedly."Holly proceeded to playfully touch and slap Phil over his arms breaking their no contact rule for the first time.She then joked that she would be getting a telling off from their bosses as she quipped: "I'll do that, that's my beginning bit.

family claims that their chicken had ruffled a few feathers at the Pentagon after a CCTV camera at the top-secret US base caught the chicken on camera.The chicken, who owner Jessica Ark says is named "Baby," had been missing since October and was caught on camera on January 31. Speaking to The US Sun, the Hawaii-based chicken owner says the missing bird "had the personality and mood" to run away.

Leicestershire Live reports. Locations where people have noticed the pong tend to be around the north east of the town, the title added.The administrator of Spotted: Melton Mowbray said in a post on Monday that the local environmental health officers had been made aware of the smells but needed more information to help pin down the source.The post stated: "Hi everyone, this strong smell of onions I’ve previously posted about has become a daily thing now."I know no one wants to take the time to report it to the council but if you have smelt it could you please post below the location where you have smelt it and I can pass this on to the council."I’m in touch with environmental health to get the problem sorted.

coronavirus jab. After 14 years working as a carer, Louise described the moment she broke down in tears when her contract was terminated due to government requirements.She also expressed that she refused the vaccine as she didn't "trust" it as it was "so new".Explaining the situation to the presenters, Louise said: "I also took an antibody test that came back saying I had the antibodies."So my argument was, if I have these antibodies and if I am testing every day, wearing my PPE, following all the infection controls, how am I putting anybody at risk?She added: "I didn’t see myself as a bigger threat.

Manchester United, Tottenham and at times Arsenal have all struggled to find consistent form. But West Ham have failed to add the additional firepower and defensive cover they needed to take advantage and really shoot for the Champions League.Because make no mistake, that is where Bowen and Rice want to be playing.Of course, the Hammers have another route into European football's top club competition via the Europa League.But the squad is stretched, and as Rice pointed out after their narrow 1-0 win at home to Watford, it's being carried by Bowen.Rice said: "Without his goals we’d be struggling.

snowiest period of the cold snap is expected sooner rather than later. Jim Dale, a Senior British Weather Services meteorologist said to the Express that northern parts of the UK could experience two to three centimetres of snow and mountainous areas as much as 10cm.

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Something special happened on Tuesday’s “Wheel of Fortune”.

Julia Fox and Kanye West have never had an “official” conversation about the status of their budding relationship, but she “calls him [her] boyfriend and he calls [her] his girlfriend,” she revealed on the Feb. 8 Call Her Daddy podcast. Julia gushed that things have been “natural” and “organic” between her and Kanye since they first met on New Year’s Eve. “Obviously it looks a certain way, but people don’t know the conversations happening behind the scenes, and you know, I’ve been around,” she explained.

The third generation of Jenners is officially expanding, and Caitlyn Jenner couldn’t be happier. After daughter Kylie Jenner announced the birth of her second child with boyfriend Travis Scott, Caitlyn spoke out about her latest grandchild and revealed that she had met the little guy already.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterSPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 1, Episode 7 of Lucasfilm’s “The Book of Boba Fett,” currently streaming on Disney Plus.Prior to the debut of “The Book of Boba Fett,” the titular bounty hunter with the Mandalorian armor was at once one of the most beloved and least explored characters in the “Star Wars” universe.

Victoria Beckham always has a good hair day, doesn't she? The former Spice Girl is known for being quite adventurous with her mane. She's had everything from a pixie cut to a head full of hair extensions, so it's safe to say her tresses are very important to her.READ: Victoria Beckham reveals hair throwback in heartfelt tributeOn Wednesday morning, the fashion designer shared a video of herself getting her hair cut by stylist Lisa Satorn.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentCannes’ Directors Fortnight, the section running alongside the Cannes Film Festival, is set to change its leadership after the 2022 edition. It will be Paolo Moretti’s third and last edition as artistic director of the program.

An Ayrshire after-school club has been given pass marks by the Care Inspectorate.

Naman Ramachandran Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen has wrapped shooting of his first Mainland Chinese feature “The Breaking Ice.”Hailed as one of Asia’s brightest young directors, Chen competed in the shorts competition at Cannes in 2007 with “Grandma” and won the Camera d’Or with his debut feature “Ilo Ilo” in 2013. His sophomore feature “Wet Season” premiered in competition at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Fly-tipped furniture was left in a Paisley street for so long, companies have started advertising on it.

Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful girl' who died in a tragic car crash on the A9.

An 83-year-old grandad was killed when he and his wife were attacked by cattle while walking through a farm.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMotown Records and Google have announced a partnership in pursuit of elevating women of color within the music industry.The Motown Records Creator Program Supported by Google will find and fund the next outstanding woman content creator, videographer, or creative producer/director and offer an opportunity to collaborate with Motown Records’ executives and its roster of artists, including TianaMajor9. According to the announcement, the initiative is aligned with Motown’s commitment to shattering barriers for talented creatives and is a continuation of Google’s ongoing mission to amplify underrepresented voices in entertainment and ensure diverse, equitable representation in our media landscape.

A Dumfriesshire football fan who was struck by a lorry in a horror accident at work has been sent a heart-warming message from Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart.

AMC Entertainment has hired former Frito-Lay, Pepsico and Hostess Brands executive Ellen Copaken to the new position of Vice President, Growth Strategy to lead recently announced initiatives like entering the retail popcorn industry.