BBC rejects complaint against Laura Kuenssberg for saying ‘nitty gritty’

The BBC has rejected a complaint against political editor Laura Kuenssberg over her use of the phrase ‘nitty gritty’ – which anti-racism campaigners claim originates from the slave trade. The award-winning journalist used the well-known term while speaking on BBC political talk show Brexitcast as she discussed the departure of top Downing Street press chief Lee … Read more

Stephen Graham and Sean Bean join forces to star in gritty new prison drama Time for BBC One

Line of Duty’s Stephen Graham and Sean Bean join forces to star in gritty new prison drama Time for BBC One By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 01:47 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 02:08 BST, 16 September 2020 Stephen Graham and Sean Bean are teaming up to star in a three-part prison drama series … Read more

Catherine Tyldesley shoots scenes for gritty drama in Manchester wearing figure-hugging sportswear

Having been spotted shooting late-night scenes in Manchester over the weekend, Catherine Tyldesley was at it again on Monday – keeping much more sociable hours this time. The ex-Coronation Street actress, 36, is among the cast of ITV’s gritty cop drama Viewpoint, and was filming daytime scenes in the centre of the city over the Bank Holiday. … Read more

The Batman: dark and gritty first trailer reveals The Riddler and Catwoman playing deadly games

The first trailer for the upcoming reboot — The Batman — was leaked online ahead of its premiere at the DC FanDome virtual convention on Saturday. And from the looks of the official teaser that dropped hours later, director Matt Reeves promises to deliver a new take on the high-flying adventures of Bruce Wayne/Batman, played … Read more

‘Nitty gritty’ on Sky Sports’ banned list of words due to supposed links to slavery

‘Nitty gritty’ on Sky Sports’ banned list of words due to supposed links to slavery as broadcaster orders commentators to avoid using language which may offend viewers in emails containing list of prohibited phrases Sky Sports will warn reporters not to use words which may offend viewers Staff members will be sent message containing list … Read more

Pip Edwards talks candidly about ‘being alone at 40’ as she covers Gritty Pretty

She’s rumoured to have ‘split’ from Australian cricketer Michael Clarke in April.  And now fashion designer and Bondi socialiate Pip Edwards has reflected on ‘being alone at 40,’ in the latest edition of Gritty Pretty magazine.  The mother-of-one candidly revealed in an interview with supermodel Elle Macpherson that she always feared being alone, but did some … Read more