2 h. ago Prunella Scales’ son thankful for ‘great outpouring of love’ after both his parents die within a year

‘We’re meant to bury our parents, aren’t we? We might as well do two in a year, the practice is kind of useful,’ Samuel West jokingly reflected

Events

3 h. ago Samuel West touched by ‘outpouring of love’ for Prunella Scales

Actor West said his mother Scales’ acting career means she can still be watched ‘at all times of her life’, after her death last month.

Politics

4 h. ago Karoline Leavitt’s son steals limelight at White House turkey pardoning

Karoline Leavitt brought her son Nicholas to meet Waddle, one of the National Thanksgiving turkeys, prior to the pardoning ceremony with Donald Trump on Tuesday, 25 November.

Events

15 h. ago Karoline Leavitt’s son meets turkey before it is pardoned by Trump

Karoline Leavitt brought her son Nicholas to meet Waddle, one of the National Thanksgiving turkeys, prior to the pardoning ceremony with Donald Trump on Tuesday, 25 November.

Politics

2 w. ago East Kilbride YM pay poignant tribute to Derek Brownlie, as family 'overwhelmed by outpouring of love' for club legend

The West of Scotland League Fourth Division club welcomed Derek's family to Kirktonholme as the club paid tribute to one of their own

Society

2 w. ago Kilmarnock man consumed by grief after death of son finds purpose thanks to hub

Scott lost his beloved son Ben to cancer after years of watching him bravely battle an incredibly rare genetic condition.

Events

2 w. ago Fawlty Towers star shares touching tribute to Prunella Scales after death

Beloved actress Prunella Scales died at the age of 93 last week

Events

3 w. ago Lewis Moody overwhelmed by ‘outpouring of love’ since MND diagnosis

Moody was given a warm welcome at Allianz Stadium when he carried the match ball on to the pitch ahead of England’s Test against Australia.

Politics

3 w. ago Prunella Scales' famous son admits 'last proper conversation' was two years ago

Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales sadly died on Monday at the age of 93, with her son - All Creatures Great and Small star Samuel West - remembering their last conversation

Politics

3 w. ago John Cleese shares heartbreaking photos with 'dear' Fawlty Towers co

John Cleese paid tribute to both stars while sharing snaps of the trio laughing together at an event on Instagram

Culture

3 w. ago Prunella Scales's son Sam West says his last 'proper conversation' with his mother was two years ago as she dies aged 93 following dementia battle

Despite chatting to Queen Camilla last year, actor Sam said how her mental health and communication abilities deteriorated considerably in her final years.

Events

3 w. ago Prunella Scales’ son shares sad realisation after mother’s death

Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, died almost a year after her husband, Timothy West

Events

3 w. ago Prunella Scales’ son ‘sad’ she won’t see him star in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Samuel West said his mother died a day after what would have been her 62nd wedding anniversary to Timothy West.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘She called me a silly boy! Lovely lady!’ Your most beloved memories of Prunella Scales

From her excellent assistance with crosswords to a wink that set someone’s entire career in motion, Guardian readers share treasured memories of the actorIn the 70s I wrote radio plays. Prunella Scales was in one of them. During a break I was doing a crossword and getting stuck. She sat down next to me and had a look at the mess I was making. “Silly boy!” she said (I was perhaps 30 at the time). “It’s ‘surprise’, not ‘suprise’!” and we soon finished it off. In the end I did around 25 plays, but that’s the only conversation with an actor I remember. Lovely lady. James, Sussex Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘She called me a silly boy! Lovely lady!’ Your treasured memories of Prunella Scales

From her assistance with crosswords to a wink that set a career in motion, Guardian readers share favourite memories of the actorIn the 70s I wrote radio plays. Prunella Scales was in one of them. During a break I was doing a crossword and getting stuck. She sat down next to me and had a look at the mess I was making. “Silly boy!” she said (I was perhaps 30 at the time). “It’s ‘surprise’, not ‘suprise’!” and we soon finished it off. In the end I did around 25 plays, but that’s the only conversation with an actor I remember. Lovely lady. James, Sussex Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Prunella Scales' heartbreaking comment about husband Timothy in final interview

Prunella Scales and her husband Timothy West were married for over five decades and spoke of their deep love for one another

Politics

4 w. ago Good Morning Britain presenters pay tribute to 'true legend' after death announcement

Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold has paid tribute to Prunella Scales, who was best known for playing hotel manager Sybil Fawlty in the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers

Events

4 w. ago ITV Good Morning Britain star pays tribute to 'true legend' after sad death announcement

Good Morning Britain star Richard Anrold paid tribute to the Fawlty Towers legend Prunella Scales following the news of her death aged 93

Events

4 w. ago Revealed: The £3million London home where Timothy West lovingly cared for dementia

The much loved actor was still living in her beloved £3million family home near Wandsworth Common, south London, when she died, aged 93.

Economics

4 w. ago Revealed: The £3m London home where Timothy West lovingly cared for dementia

The much loved actor was still living in her beloved £3million family home near Wandsworth Common, south London, when she died, aged 93.

Economics