Tributes are pouring in for Bill Turnbull after it was announced that the veteran broadcaster had died from prostate cancer on Wednesday (31 August).
The former BBC Breakfast presenter’s family confirmed on Thursday (1 September) that Turnbull had “passed away peacefully at his home” after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017.
Piers Morgan honoured Turnbull as “one of the best broadcasters in Britain” in a tribute posted on Twitter.
His tweet read: “Rip Bill Turnbull, 66. One of the best broadcasters in Britain, and such a smart, funny, warm & generous-spirited man.
“Fought his illness with typical stoicism, courage and humour. Bill made presenting live TV look so effortless, which was his great talent. Such sad news.”
Turnbull was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, and had taken a leave of absence from his radio show Classic FM to focus on his health in October last year. However, he returned to the show last month.
The former BBC Breakfast presenter’s family confirmed on Thursday (1 September) that Turnbull had “passed away peacefully at his home” after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017.
Piers Morgan honoured Turnbull as “one of the best broadcasters in Britain” in a tribute posted on Twitter.
His tweet read: “Rip Bill Turnbull, 66. One of the best broadcasters in Britain, and such a smart, funny, warm & generous-spirited man.
“Fought his illness with typical stoicism, courage and humour. Bill made presenting live TV look so effortless, which was his great talent. Such sad news.”
Turnbull was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, and had taken a leave of absence from his radio show Classic FM to focus on his health in October last year. However, he returned to the show last month.
- 9/1/2022
- by Maanya Sachdeva
- The Independent - TV
James Franco’s response to the sexual assault and harassment allegations against him is earning praise from one of the leaders of the #MeToo movement.
Ashley Judd, a longtime advocate for women’s rights and sexual assault survivor, told HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur that she was pleased with Franco’s response to accusations he had acted inappropriately towards a number of women in the past.
“I think that what James said is terrific,” Judd told the BBC journalist. “And I think that we’ve all behaved, at a certain level, unconsciously, and done things that were insensitive, inappropriate, without necessarily understanding that they were.
Ashley Judd, a longtime advocate for women’s rights and sexual assault survivor, told HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur that she was pleased with Franco’s response to accusations he had acted inappropriately towards a number of women in the past.
“I think that what James said is terrific,” Judd told the BBC journalist. “And I think that we’ve all behaved, at a certain level, unconsciously, and done things that were insensitive, inappropriate, without necessarily understanding that they were.
- 1/13/2018
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
Ashley Judd discussed James Franco's response to the sexual misconduct allegations against him in a new interview with HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur. "I think that what James said is terrific," Judd told the BBC journalist. "And I think that we've all behaved, at a certain level, unconsciously, and done things that were insensitive, inappropriate, without necessarily understanding that they were. I mean, we've all operated with a certain amount of tone deafness, and I like the culpability, and we have to have restorative justice." She then said, "This is about men and women being all together and having a more equitable and just workplace, home life, social spaces. I mean, we know...
- 1/13/2018
- E! Online
Ian McKellan is one of those iconic actors who can do practically anything. So, it's no surprise that after Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, died, the studio began talking to McKellan to replace him.
While talking to McKellan on BBC's HARDtalk show, host Stephen Sackur, brought up a quote from Richard Harris, who was a critic of Ian Mckellan's saying Ian was, "Technically Brilliant but Passionless."
The good Sir Ian McKellan responded that while the statement was said by Harris, it was nonsense. He then related a story that after Harris passed how the studio talked to Ian about playing a role in Harry Potter.
"When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the Harry Potter films, they didn't say in what part. I worked out what they were thinking, and I couldn't... I couldn't take over...
While talking to McKellan on BBC's HARDtalk show, host Stephen Sackur, brought up a quote from Richard Harris, who was a critic of Ian Mckellan's saying Ian was, "Technically Brilliant but Passionless."
The good Sir Ian McKellan responded that while the statement was said by Harris, it was nonsense. He then related a story that after Harris passed how the studio talked to Ian about playing a role in Harry Potter.
"When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the Harry Potter films, they didn't say in what part. I worked out what they were thinking, and I couldn't... I couldn't take over...
- 4/5/2017
- by Bryam Dayley
- GeekTyrant
Throughout his decorated career across stage and screen, Ian McKellen has collected one of the most diverse collections of roles in film history. But for many, it’s really the actor’s turns as Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit) and Magneto (X-Men) that will be fondly remembered for years to come.
Had things panned out differently, though, McKellen could’ve added another feather to his cap that would’ve made Potterheads go weak at the knees: Albus Dumbledore. For the first two Harry Potter films, it was Richard Harris that brought the Hogwarts principal to life with remarkable kindness and grace. Sadly, it wasn’t long after the release of Chamber of the Secrets that Harris passed away, leaving the door open for Michael Gambon to take on the coveted role for the remainder of the series.
Before his untimely passing, though, Harris had some choice words...
Had things panned out differently, though, McKellen could’ve added another feather to his cap that would’ve made Potterheads go weak at the knees: Albus Dumbledore. For the first two Harry Potter films, it was Richard Harris that brought the Hogwarts principal to life with remarkable kindness and grace. Sadly, it wasn’t long after the release of Chamber of the Secrets that Harris passed away, leaving the door open for Michael Gambon to take on the coveted role for the remainder of the series.
Before his untimely passing, though, Harris had some choice words...
- 4/4/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
2017-04-04T12:58:45-07:00Why Ian McKellen Didn't Play Dumbledore
Ian McKellen played a famed wizard from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings films, but he could have almost been Headmaster of Hogwarts as well.
The actor made a recent appearance on BBC’s HARDtalk show, where McKellen explained how he was approached about taking over as Albus Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris, who played the character in the first two Harry Potter films.
While discussing critics of McKellen’s, HARDtalk host Stephen Sackur brought up a quote about McKellen apparently said by Harris, calling him and a few other actors “technically brilliant but passionless.”
“Yeah,” McKellen replied to Sackur. “Nonsense.”
The actor then described being approached about joining the Harry Potter franchise after Harris’ death in 2002.
“When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the Harry Potter films,...
Ian McKellen played a famed wizard from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings films, but he could have almost been Headmaster of Hogwarts as well.
The actor made a recent appearance on BBC’s HARDtalk show, where McKellen explained how he was approached about taking over as Albus Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris, who played the character in the first two Harry Potter films.
While discussing critics of McKellen’s, HARDtalk host Stephen Sackur brought up a quote about McKellen apparently said by Harris, calling him and a few other actors “technically brilliant but passionless.”
“Yeah,” McKellen replied to Sackur. “Nonsense.”
The actor then described being approached about joining the Harry Potter franchise after Harris’ death in 2002.
“When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the Harry Potter films,...
- 4/4/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Ian McKellen played a famed wizard from Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings films, but he could have almost been Headmaster of Hogwarts as well.
The actor made a recent appearance on BBC’s HARDtalk show, where McKellen explained how he was approached about taking over as Albus Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris, who played the character in the first two Harry Potter films.
While discussing critics of McKellen’s, HARDtalk host Stephen Sackur brought up a quote about McKellen apparently said by Harris, calling him and a few other actors “technically brilliant but passionless.”
“Yeah,” McKellen replied to Sackur.
The actor made a recent appearance on BBC’s HARDtalk show, where McKellen explained how he was approached about taking over as Albus Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris, who played the character in the first two Harry Potter films.
While discussing critics of McKellen’s, HARDtalk host Stephen Sackur brought up a quote about McKellen apparently said by Harris, calling him and a few other actors “technically brilliant but passionless.”
“Yeah,” McKellen replied to Sackur.
- 4/4/2017
- by Jessica Derschowitz
- PEOPLE.com
Gwyneth Paltrow had a weird 2013. Weeks after People put her on the cover of its annual "World's Most Beautiful" issue, Star magazine named Gwyneth the "Most Hated Celebrity," beating out Kristen Stewart (No. 2), John Mayer (No. 4), Madonna (No. 7), Justin Bieber (No. 8), Anne Hathaway (No. 9), Lindsay Lohan (No. 16), Chris Brown (No. 20) and other stars. Speaking to Stephen Sackur, host of BBC News' Hard Talk, at Cannes Lion, Paltrow said she was confused by the title. "First of all, I was like, 'I'm the most hated celebrity? More than, like, Chris Brown?'" she asked. "What did I do?" "I see where you are coming from, but maybe you just make people feel bad...
- 6/30/2016
- E! Online
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin may have famously agreed to "consciously uncouple" back in 2014, but that hasn't stopped the pair from remaining close - or showing their support for each other. The 43-year-old actress opened up about her divorce on Wednesday while chatting with Stephen Sackur, host of the BBC News program HardTalk, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France, where she even attended a concert by the Coldplay frontman. According to the New York Post's Page Six, Paltrow said her split from Martin, 39 was "difficult" - though she's happy they've found a way to co-parent amicably.
- 6/22/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin may have famously agreed to "consciously uncouple" back in 2014, but that hasn't stopped the pair from remaining close - or showing their support for each other. The 43-year-old actress opened up about her divorce on Wednesday while chatting with Stephen Sackur, host of the BBC News program HardTalk, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France, where she even attended a concert by the Coldplay frontman. According to the New York Post's Page Six, Paltrow said her split from Martin, 39 was "difficult" - though she's happy they've found a way to co-parent amicably.
- 6/22/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
Do you like your news with an added jolt? Perhaps you’d like watching “HARDtalk,” a program that’s part of the BBC News lineup of coverage, presented by Stephen Sackur. The program can be viewed via FilmOn’s BBC News’ live TV channel. “HARDtalk” covers various news topics in more detail and with an investigative eye, complete with interviews from the news cycle’s biggest names. One of the episodes of “HARDtalk” covers the topic of Human Rights breaches and the people at the forefront of rule-making. “Since the late seventies, Human Rights Watch has named and shamed governments and organisations for alleged breaches. But who sets those rules? And if you live [ Read More ]
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- 2/23/2015
- by monique
- ShockYa
Actor says he regrets suggesting gay marriage would make it tax-effective for fathers to marry their sons
Jeremy Irons has backtracked over his controversial comment that legalising gay marriage might lead to fathers marrying their sons to avoid inheritance tax.
The Oscar-winning actor told BBC interviewer Stephen Sackur he wished he had "buttoned my lip" before discussing the issue in an interview with the Huffington Post.
"I think gay marriage is wonderful. I think any reason that holds anybody together in a relationship is great," he said. "If it works as glue, if it makes you feel better, if it makes you feel you love your partner more, then great."
In the earlier interview, Irons mused over the benefits of a change in the law, which he said might lead to fathers marrying sons in order to pass on property without incurring tax penalties. "I worry that it means we...
Jeremy Irons has backtracked over his controversial comment that legalising gay marriage might lead to fathers marrying their sons to avoid inheritance tax.
The Oscar-winning actor told BBC interviewer Stephen Sackur he wished he had "buttoned my lip" before discussing the issue in an interview with the Huffington Post.
"I think gay marriage is wonderful. I think any reason that holds anybody together in a relationship is great," he said. "If it works as glue, if it makes you feel better, if it makes you feel you love your partner more, then great."
In the earlier interview, Irons mused over the benefits of a change in the law, which he said might lead to fathers marrying sons in order to pass on property without incurring tax penalties. "I worry that it means we...
- 4/22/2013
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
In an interview with BBC this week, award-winning British actor Jeremy Irons maintained that he doesn't have any problem with gay marriage, despite controversial comments about same-sex marriage and incest made earlier on HuffPost Live.
Speaking with HuffPost Live host Josh Zepps earlier in April, Irons said same-sex marriage could open the door for a father to marry his son.
Historically, marriage has been about procreation, Irons reflected in the BBC sit down. He then said he didn't mean anything by his earlier comments about gay marriage. (Although, he admitted he didn't know the difference between civil partnerships and marriage.)
"I was just rather amused by the idea which I put forward," he said. "It had nothing to do with my feelings. I think gay marriage is wonderful."
As BBC host Stephen Sackur pressed the Oscar winner, Irons added that the incest point was really taken out of context.
"As...
Speaking with HuffPost Live host Josh Zepps earlier in April, Irons said same-sex marriage could open the door for a father to marry his son.
Historically, marriage has been about procreation, Irons reflected in the BBC sit down. He then said he didn't mean anything by his earlier comments about gay marriage. (Although, he admitted he didn't know the difference between civil partnerships and marriage.)
"I was just rather amused by the idea which I put forward," he said. "It had nothing to do with my feelings. I think gay marriage is wonderful."
As BBC host Stephen Sackur pressed the Oscar winner, Irons added that the incest point was really taken out of context.
"As...
- 4/18/2013
- by Meredith Bennett-Smith
- Huffington Post
Wherever you look on the BBC, you'll find plugs for the new 007 movie or interviews with the recently released Lord Conrad
Ah! Welcome, Mr Bond. Here's a Bafta special, a Sam Mendes directorial special plus a Bond vintage car extravaganza (plus zillions of ordinary plugs) to welcome you to the BBC.
Ah! Welcome, Lord Black. Here's Have I Got News for You, Newsnight with Paxo and Hardtalk with Stephen Sackur to welcome you back from prison. I know nobody at the BBC talks to anyone else there, but when does a Bond launch become a puff avalanche? And since when has getting out of chokey been a topical peg for a superstorm of rehabilitation?
Conrad BlackJames BondBBCTelevision industryPeter Preston
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Ah! Welcome, Mr Bond. Here's a Bafta special, a Sam Mendes directorial special plus a Bond vintage car extravaganza (plus zillions of ordinary plugs) to welcome you to the BBC.
Ah! Welcome, Lord Black. Here's Have I Got News for You, Newsnight with Paxo and Hardtalk with Stephen Sackur to welcome you back from prison. I know nobody at the BBC talks to anyone else there, but when does a Bond launch become a puff avalanche? And since when has getting out of chokey been a topical peg for a superstorm of rehabilitation?
Conrad BlackJames BondBBCTelevision industryPeter Preston
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- 11/4/2012
- by Peter Preston
- The Guardian - Film News
James Earl Jones opened up about the "most racist person" he has ever known: his grandmother.
During an interview with BBC News, the actor and famous voice of Darth Vader, shared information about growing up in rural Mississippi with his grandmother whom he said was profoundly racist, despite her Cherokee, Choctaw Indian and African American roots.
"She was the most racist person, bigoted person I've ever known," Jones told BBC's Stephen Sackur. "She trained us that way. She would consider it defensive racism, but it's still racism, it's still the same poison."
Jones said he credits his grandmother with giving him his "first need for independent thinking" after he moved from Mississippi to Michigan, and giving him the ability to empathize with racists.
I'd go to school with white kids and Indian kids. I knew they weren't the devils that she said they were. I had to start thinking for myself,...
During an interview with BBC News, the actor and famous voice of Darth Vader, shared information about growing up in rural Mississippi with his grandmother whom he said was profoundly racist, despite her Cherokee, Choctaw Indian and African American roots.
"She was the most racist person, bigoted person I've ever known," Jones told BBC's Stephen Sackur. "She trained us that way. She would consider it defensive racism, but it's still racism, it's still the same poison."
Jones said he credits his grandmother with giving him his "first need for independent thinking" after he moved from Mississippi to Michigan, and giving him the ability to empathize with racists.
I'd go to school with white kids and Indian kids. I knew they weren't the devils that she said they were. I had to start thinking for myself,...
- 12/7/2011
- by bbc.co.uk
- Huffington Post
Venezuelan president combatively defends 11-year rule and blames economic woes on western capitalism
Venezuela's president, Hugo Chávez intends to inject new urgency into his socialist, anti-imperialist revolution because, he says, there is clear evidence that "capitalism is destroying the world".
In a combative 60-minute interview with the BBC Hardtalk programme in the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela's president blamed his country's deepening recession on the irresponsible economic policies of the Us and he expressed disappointment with Barack Obama's "very negative signals" towards Latin America.
"I wish Obama would focus on governing the United States and would forget his country's imperialist pretensions," the 55-year-old leader said.
Chávez rarely grants extended interviews to the western media. This one was arranged to coincide with the Caracas premiere of Oliver Stone's new documentary, South of the Border. The film portrays a Latin America being transformed by leftist radicalism. The leaders of Brazil,...
Venezuela's president, Hugo Chávez intends to inject new urgency into his socialist, anti-imperialist revolution because, he says, there is clear evidence that "capitalism is destroying the world".
In a combative 60-minute interview with the BBC Hardtalk programme in the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela's president blamed his country's deepening recession on the irresponsible economic policies of the Us and he expressed disappointment with Barack Obama's "very negative signals" towards Latin America.
"I wish Obama would focus on governing the United States and would forget his country's imperialist pretensions," the 55-year-old leader said.
Chávez rarely grants extended interviews to the western media. This one was arranged to coincide with the Caracas premiere of Oliver Stone's new documentary, South of the Border. The film portrays a Latin America being transformed by leftist radicalism. The leaders of Brazil,...
- 6/14/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
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