The Crown star Jonathan Pryce told Times Radio he once apologized to Princess Anne for portraying her father on the show.
In an interview scheduled for Christmas Eve, Pryce told interviewers Kate McCann and Adam Boulton that royal eyes are indeed watching The Crown. The series takes a sometimes unflattering look behind the scenes of the royal family.
“One of our cast met one of the royal family who intimated that they watched it,” Pryce said.
“When I was made a knight and went to Windsor, and it was Princess Anne who dubbed me, and I was in the middle of playing her father, and there’d been intimations that she’d seen some of it. And so she put the sword lightly on the shoulder, and I stood up and I said – thinking she was thinking, you know – I said, ‘Oh, I don’t know what to say to you…...
In an interview scheduled for Christmas Eve, Pryce told interviewers Kate McCann and Adam Boulton that royal eyes are indeed watching The Crown. The series takes a sometimes unflattering look behind the scenes of the royal family.
“One of our cast met one of the royal family who intimated that they watched it,” Pryce said.
“When I was made a knight and went to Windsor, and it was Princess Anne who dubbed me, and I was in the middle of playing her father, and there’d been intimations that she’d seen some of it. And so she put the sword lightly on the shoulder, and I stood up and I said – thinking she was thinking, you know – I said, ‘Oh, I don’t know what to say to you…...
- 12/23/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Newsnight editor Stewart Maclean has unexpectedly quit as the BBC considers making dramatic cuts to its flagship current affairs show.
After less than two years leading Newsnight, Maclean has decided to become BBC World News Content’s Africa bureau chief, meaning he will relocate to Nairobi, Kenya.
Sources said the timing of Maclean’s departure has left colleagues “aghast” because it coincides with a period of uncertainty for Newsnight.
BBC News managers are looking to make up to £5M ($6M) of cuts to Newsnight, with talks ongoing over axing its team of correspondents and making the show more debate-led in its content.
Many think stripping Newsnight of its original reporting could sound the death knell for a show that has been an agenda-setting fixture on BBC2 since 1980.
A BBC insider acknowledged that the timing of Maclean’s exit was not ideal, but said he was moving for reasons that...
After less than two years leading Newsnight, Maclean has decided to become BBC World News Content’s Africa bureau chief, meaning he will relocate to Nairobi, Kenya.
Sources said the timing of Maclean’s departure has left colleagues “aghast” because it coincides with a period of uncertainty for Newsnight.
BBC News managers are looking to make up to £5M ($6M) of cuts to Newsnight, with talks ongoing over axing its team of correspondents and making the show more debate-led in its content.
Many think stripping Newsnight of its original reporting could sound the death knell for a show that has been an agenda-setting fixture on BBC2 since 1980.
A BBC insider acknowledged that the timing of Maclean’s exit was not ideal, but said he was moving for reasons that...
- 10/11/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
You might have noticed there's a General Election happening. But how can you keep up with all the bewildering swingometer and poll-closing action on TV? Fear not, because we've put together a handy guide to all of the best coverage.
What to watch now
If you missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting in the spirit of it early. Our pick for tonight is...
What to watch now
If you missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting in the spirit of it early. Our pick for tonight is...
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
You might have noticed there's a General Election happening this week. But how can you keep up with all the bewildering swingometer and poll-closing action on TV? Fear not, because we've put together a handy guide to all of the best coverage over the next few days.
What to watch now
You might have missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? last night (May 5), but fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start...
What to watch now
You might have missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? last night (May 5), but fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start...
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Sky News has announced its coverage plans for the 2015 General Election.
On May 7, the channel will be live from over 270 declarations. From 9pm, live coverage will begin from Sky News' new Osterley studio.
Adam Boulton and Faisal Islam will be joined by polling expert Michael Thrasher, as they examine the results as they come in.
Kay Burley will report live from Witney, David Cameron's constituency, while Anna Botting will appear at Nick Clegg's Sheffield Hallam. Jenny Thompson will report from Ed Miliband's Doncaster and Andrew Wilson will be in Nigel Farage's Thanet South. Meanwhile, Eamonn Holmes will be in Sunderland where the first result is expected to be announced.
Dermot Murnaghan will broadcast live from 5am on May 8 in Westminster, where the coverage will continue until a government is formed.
From this week, a daily election special at 11.30am will be hosted by Adam Boulton, in...
On May 7, the channel will be live from over 270 declarations. From 9pm, live coverage will begin from Sky News' new Osterley studio.
Adam Boulton and Faisal Islam will be joined by polling expert Michael Thrasher, as they examine the results as they come in.
Kay Burley will report live from Witney, David Cameron's constituency, while Anna Botting will appear at Nick Clegg's Sheffield Hallam. Jenny Thompson will report from Ed Miliband's Doncaster and Andrew Wilson will be in Nigel Farage's Thanet South. Meanwhile, Eamonn Holmes will be in Sunderland where the first result is expected to be announced.
Dermot Murnaghan will broadcast live from 5am on May 8 in Westminster, where the coverage will continue until a government is formed.
From this week, a daily election special at 11.30am will be hosted by Adam Boulton, in...
- 3/31/2015
- Digital Spy
Flies can be a nuisance at the best of times, let alone when you're trying to talk live on television.
Sky News' political editor Adam Boulton was trying to deliver important details about the government cabinet reshuffle, when a fly decided to die for a share of the limelight.
Presenter Dermot Murnaghan urgently asked his colleague if he needed a break, as he starts to choke up and pull bizarre facial expressions.
"No I'm fine, I swallowed a fly but I've recovered now," Boulton replies while pulling at his tie and attempting to move on from the subject.
This isn't the first on-air spat for the outgoing editor. In 2010, he clashed with Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell. Watch the moment below:...
Sky News' political editor Adam Boulton was trying to deliver important details about the government cabinet reshuffle, when a fly decided to die for a share of the limelight.
Presenter Dermot Murnaghan urgently asked his colleague if he needed a break, as he starts to choke up and pull bizarre facial expressions.
"No I'm fine, I swallowed a fly but I've recovered now," Boulton replies while pulling at his tie and attempting to move on from the subject.
This isn't the first on-air spat for the outgoing editor. In 2010, he clashed with Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell. Watch the moment below:...
- 7/16/2014
- Digital Spy
✒ Last week's farewell party, or in effect funeral service, for the Press Complaints Commission offered a sad contrast with the Pcc in its pomp. Lord Hunt, one of several sometime chairmen and directors attending, wandered around with a tray of canapes as if looking for a new, humbler role. Solemn speeches were ill-advisedly backdropped by a slideshow rich in Pcc party snaps, including one of a former bigwig playing Santa Claus. All a far cry from the body's glitzy apotheosis, its 10th birthday party in 2001, when guests swigged champagne amidst display cases of jewellery at Somerset House and mingled with Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince An drew, Prince William and, for some reason, Donatella Versace. Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, but to be regulating was very heaven.
✒It dragged on far into the night. Several of the participants rambled on embarrassingly or said stupid things. Almost everyone was drunk or acted drunk.
✒It dragged on far into the night. Several of the participants rambled on embarrassingly or said stupid things. Almost everyone was drunk or acted drunk.
- 3/24/2014
- by Monkey
- The Guardian - Film News
Adam Boulton has announced that he will step down as Sky News political editor.
The broadcaster was British TV's longest-serving political editor, having held the role for 25 years.
The 55-year-old will host a new evening show based at the channel's Westminster studio.
Boulton joined Sky News as political editor upon its launch in 1989. During his reign, the channel has covered five general elections, and he has interviewed five prime ministers. He also chaired Sky's Leaders Debate in April 2010.
Sky News stated that Boulton's new programme will feature "hard-hitting interviews, insightful analysis and interactive elements".
Boulton said of his departure: "I relish the challenge of presenting a new evening show for Sky News. In my career, I have been extremely lucky to have presented flagship breakfast, Sunday, and most recently on Boulton & Co, lunchtime shows.
"The opportunity to take on an evening programme was an offer I couldn't duck."
Boulton will...
The broadcaster was British TV's longest-serving political editor, having held the role for 25 years.
The 55-year-old will host a new evening show based at the channel's Westminster studio.
Boulton joined Sky News as political editor upon its launch in 1989. During his reign, the channel has covered five general elections, and he has interviewed five prime ministers. He also chaired Sky's Leaders Debate in April 2010.
Sky News stated that Boulton's new programme will feature "hard-hitting interviews, insightful analysis and interactive elements".
Boulton said of his departure: "I relish the challenge of presenting a new evening show for Sky News. In my career, I have been extremely lucky to have presented flagship breakfast, Sunday, and most recently on Boulton & Co, lunchtime shows.
"The opportunity to take on an evening programme was an offer I couldn't duck."
Boulton will...
- 1/13/2014
- Digital Spy
From a grumpy Ariel Sharon to a splenetic Tracey Emin, some of the most entertaining, controversial – and cringe-making – encounters from the Guardian's daily features section, G2
Thora Hird
Simon Hattenstone
12 April 1999
She introduces me to Scotty by way of a photograph on her sideboard. "That is the best picture of my husband and my grandson. He was a good man." The picture is taken in Beverly Hills where her daughter, the former child movie star Janette Scott, used to live. "We had 54 years together. It was a wonderful life. And you see, Simon, I was ashamed that I didn't know it was a stroke he'd had. I was getting ready to go to work in the back, and we've got two bedrooms, and I was in one and he was in the other, not because we didn't speak to each other, because my arthritis, well, with all this you wouldn't...
Thora Hird
Simon Hattenstone
12 April 1999
She introduces me to Scotty by way of a photograph on her sideboard. "That is the best picture of my husband and my grandson. He was a good man." The picture is taken in Beverly Hills where her daughter, the former child movie star Janette Scott, used to live. "We had 54 years together. It was a wonderful life. And you see, Simon, I was ashamed that I didn't know it was a stroke he'd had. I was getting ready to go to work in the back, and we've got two bedrooms, and I was in one and he was in the other, not because we didn't speak to each other, because my arthritis, well, with all this you wouldn't...
- 10/17/2012
- by Simon Hattenstone, Emma Brockes, Decca Aitkenhead
- The Guardian - Film News
The Sky News broadcaster has used Twitter to accuse a respected lawyer of 'simpering'. Guess the gender of his target
Just 18 minutes into his appearance at the Leveson inquiry, the Guardian editor-in-chief, Alan Rusbridger, had already been asked where he stood on privacy and the public interest, prior notification and whether subterfuge for journalists was ever justified.
This was obviously not enough for Adam Boulton, the veteran broadcaster at Sky News, who turned to Twitter to harrumph: "The incompetence of #Leveson beggars belief. Why on earth has #womanontheleft been called in to simper at @arusbridger?"
Can anyone remember the last time a man was accused of "simpering"?
No, me neither.
It's one of those words, like "game", "feisty", "sassy", and oh so many more, which are rarely used for anyone male. The online Macmillan dictionary even helpfully provides an example for its definition ("trying to be friendly and pleasant in...
Just 18 minutes into his appearance at the Leveson inquiry, the Guardian editor-in-chief, Alan Rusbridger, had already been asked where he stood on privacy and the public interest, prior notification and whether subterfuge for journalists was ever justified.
This was obviously not enough for Adam Boulton, the veteran broadcaster at Sky News, who turned to Twitter to harrumph: "The incompetence of #Leveson beggars belief. Why on earth has #womanontheleft been called in to simper at @arusbridger?"
Can anyone remember the last time a man was accused of "simpering"?
No, me neither.
It's one of those words, like "game", "feisty", "sassy", and oh so many more, which are rarely used for anyone male. The online Macmillan dictionary even helpfully provides an example for its definition ("trying to be friendly and pleasant in...
- 1/17/2012
- by Jane Martinson
- The Guardian - Film News
Offering films of superior technical quality and insisting on user-generated content, this video-hosting site is fast becoming a shop window for serious new talent
Behind the curve as I invariably am, I have only just woken up to the HD video-hosting site Vimeo. I was alerted to the existence of the site at the Cannes film festival, in conversation with someone who wasn't, in fact, a film professional but an architect. The site's name is an anagram of "movie" as well as a play on words: "me" inserted into "video".
Users register to upload their videos. They are not allowed to upload commercial material or porn and gaming videos have been recently banned because they take up too much space and crowd everything else out. Most importantly – and this is where the "me" comes in – the videos can only be user-generated content. You cannot put up stuff from the TV.
Behind the curve as I invariably am, I have only just woken up to the HD video-hosting site Vimeo. I was alerted to the existence of the site at the Cannes film festival, in conversation with someone who wasn't, in fact, a film professional but an architect. The site's name is an anagram of "movie" as well as a play on words: "me" inserted into "video".
Users register to upload their videos. They are not allowed to upload commercial material or porn and gaming videos have been recently banned because they take up too much space and crowd everything else out. Most importantly – and this is where the "me" comes in – the videos can only be user-generated content. You cannot put up stuff from the TV.
- 6/1/2010
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
London -- Almost 13 million viewers watched the new British Prime Minister David Cameron escort his pregnant wife Samantha across the threshold of Number 10 Downing Street, almost a week after an indecisive election result left Britain facing a hung Parliament and no clear winner.
Five days of uncertainty -- and public and private political horse-trading between the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats -- left broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, and Sky News tearing up their schedules and running extended television and radio coverage in a bid to monitor a fast-moving political situation.
The BBC ripped up its Tuesday evening lineup, including its hugely popular soap "East Enders" in order to bring live coverage of the departure of outgoing Labour Pm Gordon Brown and the incoming Tory Prime Minister Cameron.
And days after they had expected to wind down the hectic election coverage, the networks were still broadcasting round the clock...
Five days of uncertainty -- and public and private political horse-trading between the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats -- left broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, and Sky News tearing up their schedules and running extended television and radio coverage in a bid to monitor a fast-moving political situation.
The BBC ripped up its Tuesday evening lineup, including its hugely popular soap "East Enders" in order to bring live coverage of the departure of outgoing Labour Pm Gordon Brown and the incoming Tory Prime Minister Cameron.
And days after they had expected to wind down the hectic election coverage, the networks were still broadcasting round the clock...
- 5/12/2010
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The second leaders' debate pulled in a total live audience of over 4 million viewers on Thursday night. The 90-minute debate was produced by Sky News and anchored by the channel's political editor, Adam Boulton. It also marked the launch of the Sky News HD channel. An average of 2.13m watched live on Sky News between 8pm and 9.30pm, while 1.36m opted for the BBC News Channel's simulcast. A further 586k watched live on Sky3. A repeat of the debate was seen by an average of 310k (6.6%) on BBC Two over two hours from 11.30pm. After the debate ended, Sky News kept a decent 1.38m until 10pm, then 446k remained through to 11pm. Other popular multichannel programmes on Thursday night included Russell Howard's Good News, with 722k (4.4%) for BBC Three at 10.30pm, and Sky1's Bones, (more)...
- 4/25/2010
- by By Neil Wilkes
- Digital Spy
LONDON -- Politics, celebrities and plastic surgery will top the bill at this year's annual Edinburgh International Television Festival, organizers said Tuesday. The three-day series of conferences, screenings and panels that runs Aug. 26-28, serves as an annual industry pilgrimage, drawing together more than 1,600 broadcasters, producers and executives to discuss the state of the industry. This year, conference highlights include "Television in the Dock", in which the role of political reporting is put under the microscope, with contributions from incoming BBC political editor Nick Robinson, outgoing head of BBC TV news Roger Mosey and Sky News political editor Adam Boulton.
- 7/19/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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