French director Philippe de Broca, who worked as an assistant to Claude Chabrol and Francois Truffaut before becoming known for his own eccentric comedies, has died. He was 71.

Actress Glenda Jackson has paid tribute to actor Alan Bates, who died after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

Actor Alan Bates has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

This is a story based on a true event - though it is, ultimately, a film which plays around with the facts - in which, in the early l950s, a Dublin father, deserted by his wife, takes on the law in an effort to win back his family, taken into care by the authorities.

Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan insisted the show must go on last night as he celebrated St Patrick’s night at the premiere of his latest movie.

Thoroughly Modern Millie - the Jazz Age tale of an ambitious flapper - tapped its way to six Tony Awards last night, including best musical.

Irish actor, Liam Neeson has been nominated for a prestigious Tony award in the best performance in a play category, it was announced today.

The list of nominations for the British Academy Television Awards has been announced.