Ministers are forced to ditch ‘sexist’ advert on how to control spread of Covid-19 after backlash over depiction of women doing housework Controversial image shared by Government shows three women doing chores Only male figure is shown relaxing on a sofa with a woman reclining in his arms PM spokesman: ‘It has been withdrawn and … Read more
Booker Prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain faces criticism that its negative depiction of Glasgow could harm the city’s economy Novel Shuggie Bain has faced criticism for its portrayal of Eighties Glasgow MSP Pauline McNeill said the Booker Prize-winning book could harm the city Critics point out that much of the city has since been transformed since … Read more
Bob Hawke’s granddaughter has spoken out about his depiction in The Crown. Sophie Taylor-Price appeared on The Ben, Rob & Robbo Show on Tuesday and revealed she was ‘completely blindsided’ by his brash portrayal. Speaking in particular about the controversial episode six, called Terra Nullius, where his character was seen calling the Queen a ‘pig,’ … Read more
The author of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s biography Finding Freedom has said The Crown poses a ‘major risk’ to Prince Charles and Camilla’s popularity. Omid Scobie, who co-wrote Finding Freedom with Carolyn Durand, took to Twitter to share a clip as he spoke about the launch of the latest series of the programme on … Read more
Emma Corrin has called the early days of the relationship between Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales as ‘Shakespearean’. The actress, 24, has taken on the role of Diana in season four of The Crown and admitted she was told by one of the show’s directors her life would change when she accepted the … Read more
The Crown is a ‘true, fair and accurate’ depiction of Princess Diana as a ‘victim of people who didn’t really care’, her former royal butler has claimed. Speaking on Lorraine this morning, Paul Burrell suggested Emma Corrin, who plays the late princess in Netflix’s drama, which aired its fourth season yesterday, has perfected Diana’s mannerisms and … Read more
The ancient cat that was hidden for 2,200 years: Geoglyph is uncovered etched into a hillside at site in Peru that was home to mysterious desert-dwelling civilization Researchers have discovered new geoglyph etched into hillside in southern Peru The Nazca lines design appears to depict a giant cat and measures 120 feet long Archaeologists made … Read more
Bachelor in Paradise is slammed for its depiction of alcohol use – as a study claims the dating show is ‘sending the wrong message’ to young viewers By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:14 BST, 14 July 2020 | Updated: 02:17 BST, 14 July 2020 Enjoying a glass of champagne on a romantic … Read more
Trisha Goddard has spoken out after Leigh Francis publicly apologised for his racist depiction of her on his Noughties show Bo’ Selecta!. The former talk show host, 62, said the comedian, 47, was ‘absolutely horrified’ to learn how her daughters, Madison, 27, and Billie, 30, endured ‘vicious bullying’ from classmates due to the caricature portrayed … Read more