Don't the older generation realise that the enforced coronavirus lockdown is proof that the elderly are valued, that the nation is trying to protect us and keep us safe, ESTHER RANTZEN, 79, writes.

Britt Ekland, now 77, was married to British comic actor Peter Sellers from 1964 to 1968. She's spoken candidly for the first time about their fights and his controlling ways in a new BBC documentary.

Tonight's Horizon: The Great British Intelligence Test on BBC Two revealed University Challenge star Bobby Seagull, 26, from London, has an 'extremely average' size brain.

He is the breakout star of the BBC's new teenage sex drama Normal People - but actor Paul Mescal has admitted he only got the part after fibbing to BBC producers about whether he could drive.

People living in larger homes could pay more for their TV Licence if plans to base its costs on council tax bands are approved. A household charge was 'probably the future,' the source said.

The unlikely trend was claimed by a consultant at Harrogate district hospital. Dr Richard Pilling urged people to mark the weekly occasion 'less vigorously.'

Tim Richards, chief executive of the Vue Cinemas chain, said he is 'hopeful' that cinemas can be open in time for the release date of Nolan's new film, Tenet, on July 17.

The Normal People star, 24, discussed the reaction to the BBC series and his character Connell during a recent interview with Grazia magazine.

the Normal People star, 24, who plays Connell Waldren was left stunned on Thursday as James Corden revealed on Twitter that the Sally Rooney adaptation 'changed my life'.

Fans have been clamouring for another instalment since the show aired earlier this month but the pair were not giving away any hints about whether a follow-up could be in the pipeline.

The BBC's head of television sport Philip Bernie's comments came after the departures of several veteran presenters such as John Inverdale, 62, led to accusations of a 'cull'.

Commuters on Britain's railways may have to book allotted times to travel to stop overcrowding once coronavirus lockdown measures start to ease. Rail operators are said to be considering a new app.

The actor, 24, played a young man seeking adventure in an advert for Denny sausages which were pushing the slogan: 'Seize the Denny!'

It had promised to be one of the most feverish summer transfer markets in several years, with blockbuster names moving all over the place and sagas galore. But coronavirus changed that.

Coronavirus has placed footballers, managers and clubs in limbo - but that is a state Paul Pogba, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United are used to regarding the future of the midfielder.

Whilst Rakitic, who has been in and out of the starting XI this season, hopes the season can be concluded, he believes Barca should be awarded the title if play cannot continue this summer.

The Colombian playmaker is widely expected to leave the club this summer after suffering from a string of injuries and poor form, and his countryman believes he would be a perfect fit at Old Trafford.

Real Madrid are weighing up playing their remaining home fixtures at the ground of their reserve side Castilla - with a capacity of over 75,000 fewer seats than their iconic Bernabeu.

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in summer moves for two full backs with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez and Real Madrid's Achraf Hakimi both on their radar, according to reports.

Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.

UEFA has heard a proposal to allocate next season's Champions League and Europa League spots by their coefficient ranking. But who would gain and who would lose out?

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Paul Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window next opens, with former club Juventus and LaLiga giants Real Madrid heavily interested in signing him.

Zinedine Zidane could be able to get his man to the Bernabeu for a cut-price fee, with Manchester United reportedly resigned to losing him.

The future of Odegaard, currently on loan at LaLiga side Real Sociedad, hinges on Modric, according to Marca, with the club reportedly seeing the youngster as the Croatian's successor.

Spain has been without football since March 12, two days before the nation went into a strict lockdown to battle its coronavirus outbreak that has claimed more than 22,000 lives.

The agent of Igor Gomes wants to negotiate a 'dream' transfer to take the Sao Paulo midfielder to Real Madrid this summer. Gomes has attracted interest from many of Spain's largest clubs.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The board want youth, Zidane wants French stars and fans want a return to signing most expensive players. Sportsmail asks what Zidane will be allowed to build next term.

The Mexican hitman has fired 22 goals for Nuno Espirito Santo's side in all competitions, backing up his fine debut season in English football when he joined on loan from Benfica.

Medical experts in Spain have urged La Liga clubs to put squads into quarantine in team hotels away from their families if they want to be able to successfully finish the season.

Mbappe was enjoying another excellent season before Ligue 1 was shut down, with 30 goals and 17 assists in 33 matches across all competitions. Monaco's Fabregas has played against him.

Ocampos has been one of the standout performers in LaLiga since moving to Sevilla from Marseille last summer, which has led to interest from a series of teams, including Borussia Dortmund.

Eduardo Camavinga has become one of the hottest properties in European football after shining for Rennes in the heart of midfield - helping his side finish third in the truncated Ligue 1 campaign.

Venus Williams was watching her sister Serena's doubles match with Sir Andy Murray at Wimbledon when she pulled out her camera.

Murray has confirmed that he won't play in the men's singles at the US Open later this month. Murray resumed his singles career on Monday night but lost in straight sets to Richard Gasquet in Cincinnati.

MIKE DICKSON IN ANTWERP: Forty miles and nearly four years from a great win, Andy Murray was on Tuesday night back on court in Belgium, seeking to complete his four-week comeback tour.

MIKE DICKSON IN ANTWERP: 'I know I'm a pain to work with but at the same time when I've been asked to do something I do it and I don't skip days,' said Murray after his triumph on Sunday.

British junior tennis was celebrating an unusual Christmas success after a 12-year-old from Kent became the first GB youngster since Andy Murray to win a prestigious world title.

Tennis Australia issued a statement on Monday saying Japan's Kei Nishikori had withdrawn from the Australian Open next month as well as next week's new ATP Cup.

MIKE DICKSON IN SYDNEY: Tim Henman has admitted he always feared he would be unable to call upon Andy Murray for the ATP Cup after he learned of his bruised pelvic injury.

As Douglas Davidson, 51, from Scotland, stood at the alter, he had no idea whether gender fluid husband-to-be Chris Law, 37, would walk down the aisle as himself or 'blushing bride' Fiona.

There is no mention of Murray in the publicity for next month's Miami Open and sources have told Sportsmail that getting himself right for the grass courts in June is now a more realistic target.

Murray is currently sidelined through injury, this time pelvic bruising that has kept him out of action since November, with no indication yet when he will be able to make his comeback.

Any hopes Andy Murray had of making a comeback later this month could be dashed - although on this occasion it would be irrespective of concerns over his troublesome hip.

Rooney sent social media into meltdown on Wednesday when she released an incredible statement accusing friend Rebekah of leaking stories about her to the press.

England thrashed Montenegro 7-0 thanks to a hat-trick from Harry Kane, to ensure they booked their place at next summer's Euros in style - but they had other reasons to celebrate too.

A host of famous faces ploughed money into a scheme which allowed them to claim tax relief if they invested in the building of two data centres in Tyneside, north-east England.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney is still breaking new ground even after 500 games in English league football with the first 'Panenka' penalty of his career.

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: Rooney, who faces United as Derby's player-coach in the FA Cup Fifth Round, cited Liverpool - a club he has no love for - as one of the models of success.

Harry Kane has suggested he may leave Tottenham in order to achieve his ambitions in the game. But would the England captain be better off at a Premier League rivals or moving overseas?