English actor and activist with multiple major awards
Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer at her Surrey home. The beloved British actor rose to fame in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, winning BAFTAs and later returning to theatre. Tributes celebrate her comic genius and long stage career.
A round-up of recent podcast and TV comedy coverage shows renewed energy in long-running formats, with standout moments and notable departures. The Guardian and New York Times review seasons and spin-offs, while UK-specific ventures face mixed reception amid evolving formats.
The Emmys reveal a wave of nominations across shows like The Pitt and Widow’s Bay, with first-time nominees joining veterans as the ceremony approaches.