Tributes have poured in for esteemed actor and Oscar-winning director Richard Attenborough, who dominated the British film business for more than half a century.

Film veteran Richard Attenborough remains in a stable condition after spending Christmas in hospital, where he is being treated after a fall.

RICHARD Attenborough was in a stable condition yesterday after suffering a fall at his home, a hospital spokesman has said.

British movie legend David Attenborough's 14-year-old granddaughter Lucy has been killed by the horrific tsunami that struck Asia on St Stephen's Day.

TRIBUTES poured in yesterday for Rumpole of the Bailey actor Leo McKern, who has died at the age of 82.