British mathematician, author, broadcaster and Cambridge professor
The Bloody Scotland festival announces Frances Crawford as the first to win both the Debut Prize and the McIlvanney Prize in the event's history. Denise Mina lends support by handing a trophy, while a misstep with a second trophy prompts a green‑room moment before Crawford takes both prizes. The festival also reveals its packed weekend lineup of crime authors and events.
The Celebrity Traitors series is back on BBC One, with Claudia Winkleman hosting 21 new celebrities in Ardross Castle, Scotland. The show aims to uncover Traitors and faithfuls as they vie for a charity prize of up to £120,000. The Highlands setting and a star-studded cast are highlighted, with episodes airing starting October 1.
The second series of Celebrity Traitors has launched with 21 stars entering Ardross Castle in Scotland. Host Claudia Winkleman introduces a larger cast, extended episodes, and new twists as Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama are revealed as Traitors. The series streams on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, with international options via Peacock in the US.