colin paterson, bbc news.y. with no black actors nominated for the main acting awards there's frustration from black and ethnic minority film—makers. here's more now from our entertainment correspondent brenda emmanus. music plays. for 15 years the screen nation film & television awards has been celebrating black creative talent, from big names to rising stars. but the glitz and glamour of this annual awards ceremony doesn't hide the fact that a cycle of frustration exists amongst these creatives — fuelled by the lack of acknowledgement from the uk film industry. hailed as one of the pioneers of black independent cinema, director and writer menelik sha bazz is uninspired by the progress he's witnessed in a 30—year career. i'm disappointed with the current situation, because i see a great deal of talent that has basically been wasted. and it seems now we're in this situation where we have no writers that are present in tv, we have hardly any directors and talent or any expression of the black experience. since

here's our entertainment correspondent colin paterson. 0h, he's a devil.ollect bibles, can only think of the one thing. the gossiping, the meddling, the smoking. dot cotton, part of the eastenders dna. but, at the end of 93, june brown has revealed in a podcast interview that she has quit albert square, unhappy with recent storylines. i've left, left for good. i have sent myself off to ireland, and that's where she will stay! i have loved eastenders. this is to tell you that i'm off to ireland. which means this was the rather underwhelming final appearance. a recording on a tape. and john altman, who played her son nick thinks it's a sad ending for a much loved character. merry christmas. she moaned about a few things to me about it. i didn't take much notice but i woke up this morning and it's all over the news. would have been nice to see her make more of a dramatic and exciting exit. this is wherejune dramatic and exciting exit. this is where june brown dramatic and exciting exit. this is wherejune brown started on eastenders 35 years ago. it is still m

colin paterson, bbc news.ir six nations campaign under way this afternoon against france in paris, looking to make up for the disappointment of their world cup final defeat to south africa last november. andy swiss is there for us. andy. yes, welcome to paris where, as you can see, we have the six nations trophy with us. this is what they are all playing for, of course, including england and france were meeting here this afternoon, england's first match since they lost in that world cup final in november. the england head coach eddiejones likes a colourful turn of phrase and he has said in the build—up to this man she wanted to turn england into the greatest team by turn england into the greatest team rugby has ever seen, which is quite an ambition. england are the favourites to lift the six nations title but they have a couple of injury problems. believe in a polar and anthony watson both missing. the vast majority of the 80,000 fans inside the stadium will be cheering on what is a young and very exciting fre

colin paterson, bbc news. congratulations to all the contenders.tart to the day across northern ireland and england and here come a lot of showers, some of them entry on the hills. as we come further south, the wind is not as strong, lots of dry weather and a few showers, and sunshine. this morning's drizzle has been replaced by heavier rain across southern england and the channel islands. temperatures today ranging from seven in the north to 11 in the south. as we head through this evening, we are looking at the wind strengthening, touching gale force, severe gales possible across scotland, gusts in the north and also the west in excess of 70 mph. across northern ireland and northern england, we are looking at gusty wind as well. the met office has a yellow weather warning out for this. it is valid from 9pm until 7am, and with lying snow and falling snow, there is likely to be some blizzards on the tops of the hills. just a reminder that if you are travelling through the course of this evening and tomorrow morning, we are expecting gales, locally

colin paterson, bbc news.st two cases of the deadly virus were confirmed in the uk. one of the victims is a student at the univerity of york, from where our correspondent olivia richwald joins us now. we are going to talk to professor john ashton who is an expert in public health in just a john ashton who is an expert in public health injust a moment, libya, but bring us up—to—date with the latest. one of these people was a student at the university of stop iimagine a student at the university of stop i imagine people there are quite apprehensive. well, yes, there are more than 1500 chinese students here at the university of york. but it is very much business as usual on the campus, although some chinese stu d e nts campus, although some chinese students who were walking around hampers yesterday were wearing facemasks as a precaution. because one of those two confirmed uk cases of coronavirus was a student here at the university. we don't know very much about he or she, but we know that student and a relative

our entertainment correspondent colin paterson is on the red carpet at the o2 in east london.he rock band nominated for a group of the year up against coldplay and it is the 40th brit awards and its the mistakes people have enjoyed, like when jarvis cocker invaded the stage when michaeljackson was performing under mick fleetwood and samantha fox as presenters and madonna being pulled down the stairs due to malfunctioning cape. whatever organisers say, we hope something makes headlines tonight. is what could happen. the brit awards have thrown up many memorable moments and showcase some of the biggest names in british music, from the spice girls. # no, no, no to amy winehouse and stormzy calling prime minister theresa may a criminal on live tv. hey, theresa may, where is the money for grenville? tv viewing figures might not be what they were in the 80s or 90s, but those on the red carpet insist this is a hugely important night for the music industry in britain. internationally, it does massive things in terms of getting you different festivals and opportunities on tv and all th

colin paterson, thank you. to destroy some of the world's most beautiful places. speaking in edinburgh, he called for action to prevent popular destinations being overwhelmed by large numbers of visitors. the event was one of harry's last official engagements before he steps down as a senior member of the royal family, as daniela relph reports. backin back in the public eye, at least for now. and that he was introduced at the event in edinburgh on sustainable tourism, there was just a nod to the nonroyal life that lies ahead for the duke of sussex. he has made it clear that we are alljust to call him harry, so ladies and gentlemen, please give a big, warm scottish welcome to harry! and with global travel predicted to soar, there was also a warning from harry. if we do not act and in large part get ahead of this inevitable surge, this massive increase will mean we see more of the world's most beautiful destinations closed or destroyed. the duchess of sussex joins her husband back in the uk next week. as last yea

colin paterson watched the ceremony, his report contains flash photography. applause. the baftas, winning seven including best director for sir sam mendes and the big one, best film. thank you, bafta, for giving us a really wonderful night. thank you very, very much. and thank you for all the people who've gone to see this movie in the cinemas. it's still on. laughter. much had been made of the fact that 20 out of 20 acting nominees at the baftas were white and the bafta president for the last decade, prince william, shared his frustration from the stage. we find ourselves talking again about the need to do more to ensure diversity in the sector and in the awards process. that simply cannot be right in this day and age. it was a theme whichjoaquin phoenix had spoken about when accepting his best actor forjoker. i think that it is the obligation of the people that have created and perpetuate and benefit from a system of repression to be the ones that dismantle it, so that's on us. applause and cheering. when it came to best actress, what's been dubbed the "reneesance" c

their lack of diversity, with all 20 acting nominees being white. 0ur entertainment correspondent colin paterson, 1917, is the runaway favourite at tonight's bafta film awards. and with your help, i would like to keep it that way. it has already triumphed at the golden globes and the producers' guild awards and it would be a major surprise if it was not now recognised in its home country. from the moment it was announced that renee zellweger had been cast asjudy garland in ‘judy‘, she was being tipped for awards success. do take any thing for depression? four husbands. and her renaissance, as it has been dubbed, could result in a best actress win. her first bafta for 16 years. for my whole life, i didn't know if i even really existed. ‘joker‘ has the most nominations with 11. but i do and people are starting to notice. indeed they are. it is the first ever comic book film to be nominated for best picture. # send in the clowns. its star, joaquin phoenix, has been dominating the awards when he won at the recent screen actors guild awards, he celebrated in a rather unusual way, by heading straight

faith talking to colin paterson. hello there.d to some record river levels along parts of the trent, the severn and particularly in the wye. and some severe flood warnings and evacuations, too. this was the scene earlier on on the severn in iron bridge. you can see the extent of the flood defences there. and this is the flooding that we've had on the trent in nottinghamshire. and that despite the weather turning more showery. and we're switching a lot of those showers off overnight. many places becoming dry. skies will tends to clear. we'll keep a few wintry showers going. perhaps in scotland, then, the threat of some icy conditions as well. because, like last night, temperatures are going to be close to freezing. but notice towards the south west, and here, it's knocking to be as cold because by the morning, we've got cloud and rain that will quickly move into wales, into northern ireland. and after a bright start for eastern parts of england and scotland, it clouds over the patchy rain here. but the wetter weather is going to b

colin paterson watched the ceremony, his report contains flash photography. applause.for sir sam mendes and the big one, best film. thank you, bafta, for giving us a really wonderful night. thank you very, very much. and thank you for all the people who've gone to see this movie in the cinemas. it's still on. laughter. much had been made of the fact that 20 out of 20 acting nominees at the baftas were white and the bafta president for the last decade, prince william, shared his frustration from the stage. we find ourselves talking again about the need to do more to ensure diversity in the sector and in the awards process. that simply cannot be right in this day and age. it was a theme whichjoaquin phoenix had spoken about when accepting his best actor forjoker. i think that it is the obligation of the people that have created and perpetuate and benefit from a system of repression to be the ones that dismantle it, so that's on us. applause and cheering. when it came to best actress, what's been dubbed the "reneesance" continues. renee zellweger winning her first bafta i

we can cross over live now to our entertainment correspondent colin paterson who is on the red carpetr. what we need you to get this nomination because might excited. i was very happy. not much excites me or hits in the face but what i find i was nominated, i was happy. what i find i was nominated, i was happy- i what i find i was nominated, i was happy. i was proud of my team around me. it was quite a surreal moment, soiam me. it was quite a surreal moment, so i am happy. you are up against some tough names, lewis capaldi, santander, how do you make your chances? i reckon, if i am santander, how do you make your chances? i reckon, ifi am honest, ifi chances? i reckon, ifi am honest, if i was on the panel, i would give it to lewis capaldi. he has had an amazing year. you are not voting for yourself? i am, but not to be biased, lewis ca paldi yourself? i am, but not to be biased, lewis capaldi had a sick year. i haven't met him but he has had an amazing year. he has turn out to be one of the biggest about. usa number one. is that some new info? hundred percent. i'm trying to go global

colin paterson, bbc news. bear that in bearthat in mind bear that in mind for the oscars.eople were injured, with one person in a life—threatening condition after a 20 year old man started stabbing people on the streatham high road. he was shot dead by police and has been named as sudesh amman. the local mp has this morning praised the emergency services for their quick action. the police had been very informative, keeping us up to date with the situation. they got the area cordoned off very quickly. u nfortu nately i area cordoned off very quickly. unfortunately i could not stop the attack on the two individuals and we hope they pull through very soon. well, there are still road closures and travel restrictions in place around streatham this morning. this is a live shot of the road closures along streatham high road between st leonard's church and pendennis road. 0bviously likely to cause some disruption this morning. and there are also 19 bus routes on diversion, so this could add time on to journeys in the area. we'll have more travel in a moment. 0n the tube, the londo

colin paterson watched the ceremony. his report contains flash photography.inning seven, including best director for sir baftas winning seven, including best directorfor sir sam baftas winning seven, including best director for sir sam mendes and baftas winning seven, including best directorfor sir sam mendes and the big one, best film. thank you for giving us a really wonderful night, thank you very, very much and thank you for all the people who have gone to see this movie in the cinemas. it is still on. and afterwards, the cast and crew were celebrating at the after show party. it is amazing. it is amazing for the film and for everyone involved, it was such a team effort so the fact it got so many recognitions across the board, it is wonderful. this is the best british film, this one is mine, i get to keep it. i didn't steal it.” am just trying to check my trousers haven't fallen down. seven baftas we won, so it is amazing. much had been made of the that that 20 out of 20 acting nominees at the baftas were white and the bafta president for the last decade,

well a few minutes ago, our correspondent colin paterson —— in a moment we will be going to the vanityy. paid tribute to sam mendes. why was it such a special experience working on 1917? it was special because of the idea, the concept, the subject, the whole group of people. it became a very special experience. we all worked very closely together. it was a very special experience. how does it feel to be on that stage? we know you have worked with those people for years. quite an audience.” have worked with those people for years. quite an audience. i said to brad pitt afterwards, ifelt like going on age and saying, we will just repeat brad's speech because it was better than i could have done. i thought his head all the right things. your speech was wonderful. how will you be celebrating tonight? we are here. i'm trying to get to the bar and have a beer actually, 0k? the bar and have a beer actually, ok? fair enough. have a wonderful evening. roger deacon who worked on 1917 and has won an oscar for that. three oscars for sam mendes1917 tonight so a great night for them but the night wa

our entertainment correspondent, colin paterson, is there, and we'll bring you all the action from thes son will be out for the rest of the season. the of the season. club said they thought he would only the club said they thought he would only be out for eight few weeks. —— eight few weeks. not ideal, considering they have a champions league last 16 tie tomorrow night — a huge fixture in the premier league at chelsea on saturday. mourinho says the, "situation couldn't be worse." we know he loves an anology — see if you can keep up with this one. when we arrive, we were in the —12 floor. we got the stairs and we start climbing, but immediately in the beginning, the stairs, they broke, so we were trouble, lots of work, lots of effort, and we start going and going and going, and when we are arriving on the fourth floor, somebody come and took the stairs away. so now we are in trouble. now we have two options. one option is to get up and fall and normally die because it is the fourth floor. another way is to fight with what we have. no stairs. but arms. so we are going to be on that balco

later sophie long and her colleague colin paterson did find some award winners.ceived plenty of coverage across the weekend. bbc teams dispatched across the uk to report on the damage and disruption it was causing. here's an example from sun day's brea kfast. people are being told to avoid unnecessary travel. ina in a moment we will speak to thomas morgan in aberystwyth. luxmy gopal is in dover. luxmy, good morning to you. it seems maybe slightly less windy than it was earlier, but hard to tell. it's certainly blustery, isn't it? distorted noises it might seem that way, a strong gust can take you by surprise. a little while ago our camera got knocked over. i don't know if you can hear over the sounds of these strong winds, but to the right of me... i'm so sorry, it is so noisy, so blustery, we can't quite hear you. a few minutes later we saw that even when reporting on subjects other than the storm, it still made its impact felt. here's sarah gervin providing an update from dublin on the general election in ireland. so whatever way the numbers stack up, later on

colin paterson, bbc news. colin setting up the oscars nicely. would dispute is worth going to the cinema to see, has done so well. i think it‘s obviously caught wind as well, i think this will take some members of the way through perhaps to the next sunday but sweeping epic, something worthy of david lean, being given a budget for big crew, he clearly has the drive to see it. big wins in the acting categories for any cell bigger and joaquin phoenix, does not bode well for their chances? they haven't dropped the ball, brad pitt and laura dern, the big four and they have caught this wind and i think people love films about phones, they love films about film stars, there isa love films about film stars, there is a slightly sort of introspective quality to all of this but renee zellweger, people have watched her career, she is a previous 0scar winner but she‘s been away from the screen for quite a while so for her to come back and give such a heart—warming, clearly committed performance as judy heart—warming, clearly committed performance asjudy gar