News about Meera Syal

Meera Syal weep about her mother's death from dementia on Lorraine after she was eerily contemplating her mother's death from dementia. Surinder Kaur, a 62-year-old comedian, died earlier this year and praised the volunteer who was with her side the entire month in her 'terrible' final month. Meera appeared on Lorraine with Shirley, who decided to work with the Alzheimer's Society after seeing a recruiting video by the actress years earlier.

The late Queen, Princess of Wales Corrie, is a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing, and Prince George used to watch The Lion King on repeat when he was younger. Camilla, Queen Consort, loved The Killing so much she wanted to visit The Killing's site at the end of their week-long royal tour. Prince William's well-known obsession with the Lord of the Rings is one he wants to pass on to his children, who travelled to Rings of Power earlier this year. We take a look at times when the royal family has revealed what they love watching.

At the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards, Casualty scooped Best Soap and Continuing Drama, defeating Emmerdale and EastEnders. The trophy was on display on Sunday night at the BBC One show, although Coronation Street's winner Coronation Street was disqualified from the final list this year. Casualty made it to the final three instead of the normal four against Emmerdale and rival BBC EastEnders, despite numerous odds.

On Sunday in London, Golda Rosheuvel put on a spectacular show while attending the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. As she posed outside the Royal Festival Hall, the actress, 53, looked sensational in a sheer black cape gown with a crystal-embellished front panel. She boosted her beauty with black heels and braided her black tresses in braids, and had flawlessly applied a full face of make-up.

Daisy May Cooper, who never one to shy away from the camera, showcased her incredible weight loss when she attended the British Academy Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday. The actress, 37, who is best known for writing and starring in BBC mockumentary This Country, wore a floor length pastel pink dress with a white fur trim. As she paired the sheer gown with a matching cape, the Am I Being Unreasonable actress displayed her remarkable weight loss.

Sir Mo Farah posed with his BAFTA Television Award at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, and he was in good spirits. The four-time Olympic champion received a coveted award for his BBC One documentary The Real Mo Farah, which revealed that he had been illegally abused in the UK as a child. Sir Mo, 40, a retired sportsman, was in a good mood after winning his trophy and posing with his wife Tania, 38, on the red carpet with the award.

On Sunday, Thing from the Addams Family made an unexpected appearance at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises in London. Following Netflix's unveiling of a new avatar on Wednesday, the fictional star couldn't avoid attending the prestigious event. Thing posed for snaps outside the Royal Festival Hall, but he may have benefited from a manicure prior to the event.

Meera Syal, who received her Lifetime Achievement Award during the TV BAFTAs on Sunday night, wished for more diversity in the entertainment industry. At the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Goodness Gracious Me actress, 61, began her acceptance address by sticking her glittering Bindi on her face-shaped trophy. She expressed how she hoped that her victory would inspire others from her background to enter the entertainment industry.

On the red carpet ahead of Sunday night's television BAFTA awards, the great and well of the UK showbiz world descended on the country showbiz world. The British Academy Television Awards, which were hosted at the Royal Festival Hall in London, welcomed a cadre of actors to make their unforgettable appearances on the red carpet in a number of dazzling ensembles. Frankie Bridge appeared to be jaw dropping as she increased the glam to the max, with a long sleeve black Mônot dress with cut out detailing on both sides.

AJ Odudu 35, 35, looked nothing less than sensational on the red carpet when she arrived at BAFTAs on Sunday night. The new Big Brother presenter, who admitted that she was up early after dancing all night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, exuded glamour as she candidly posed, blowing kisses and turning for the camera in different perspectives. "Hello darlings today I am off to BAFTA," she posted on Instagram.

Gurinder Chadha, the iconic filmmaker who made her film "Bhaji on the Beach" in 1993, long before "Bend It Like Beckham" or "Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging." Meera Syal, who will receive the coveted BAFTA Fellowship award this year, follows a group of British South Asian women from Birmingham as they travel to Blackpool for a day. At the time of its unveiling, it was revolutionary as a multifaceted glimpse into British South Asian women's lives, featuring stories of women of all ages and from various walks of life. It highlights the pressure on young South Asian women to excel academically, as well as elders' judgement when all goes wrong. It examines women in abusive relationships as well as the cultural ambiguity between staying and leaving. It includes both young women who were born here and older women who immigrated. Desi women watching are bound to be someone they recognize from their own life, thanks to its intergenerational approach. And what's more, it strikes a balance between its more serious subjects and a warm, tender approach, eventually achieving a joyful tone.

Rebel Wilson, a senior-year producer-star, and her partner, designer Ramona Agruma, who were caught kissing in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, are still enjoying good times. The Australian 42-year-old sported a visor with logo on a $550 Balmain 'Cotton T-shirt with logo,' while Ramona wore a yellow racer-back top with matching shorts.