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The King’s Speech and Colin Firth have triumphed at the Oscars. The British film won four awards in total. But the elusive graffiti artist Banksy missed out on the best documentary award.
Colin Firth has been named best actor at the Golden Globes for his part in The King’s Speech. Elsewhere The Social Network and Glee were the big winners of the night.
British stars have triumphed at the Oscars, with major wins for Colin Firth and The King’s Speech. Follow the #c4news live blog with latest updates from the Academy Awards 2011.
The King’s Speech picks up seven Bafta awards including leading actor for Colin Firth who says there is “immense excitement” about whether the triumph will be repeated at the forthcoming Oscars.
The novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce has been named the new children’s laureate. At a ceremony in Leeds today, the author behind critically acclaimed children’s books like ‘Millions’ and ‘Framed’, was handed the prestigious medal by his predecessor Joseph Coelho. Mr Cottrell-Boyce has vowed to use his two years in the role to champion the…
Helena Bonham Carter is among those given the official seal of approval, but as Cameron applauds recipients making a difference, he faces criticism over awarding a former criminal and a party donor.
Amanda Knox is on her way back to the United States after her murder conviction was overturned. Now the race is on for the first interview – and a lucrative book deal.
Showbiz legend Bruce Forsyth receives a long-awaited knighthood in the Queen’s honours list. Friend and entertainer Jimmy Tarbuck tells Channel 4 News Sir Bruce is an “icon” of British television.
The King’s Speech leads a list of hopefuls in the Oscars nomination list. But does the Hollywood awards season still reward talent, or is it just a promotional tool, asks Culture Editor Matthew Cain.
The King’s Speech gathers 14 nominations for next month’s Bafta awards – but does it justify the public funding it received, asks Samira Ahmed.
Jon Snow
Jon Snow blogs on the extraordinary news events of recent days – including the revolution in Tunisia and the return of Haitian dictator Baby Doc Duvalier to his country – which are even more dramatic than fiction.
The House of Lords vote by a majority of 68 in favour of government’s controversial plans to raise tuition fees. Protesting students tell Channel 4 News “this is just the beginning”.
The story of a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran has sparked international outrage. Channel 4 News speaks to campaigners and explains the laws surrounding a “medieval punishment”.
On a good night for British talent at the 2012 Golden Globes in Los Angeles, top honours go to a French film which is mostly silent and filmed in black and white.
Kate Winslet and Downton Abbey were among the big winners at the Emmy Awards in Hollywood, making it a successful night for British TV talent.