How Waterloo Road’s powerful food allergy storyline could save lives

Tonight on BBC One, I’m watching a truly harrowing scene unfold. It centers around a student, Hope Drake – brilliantly portrayed by Savannah Kunyo – who suffers a severe allergic reaction, specifically anaphylaxis, at school. The trigger? Unfortunately, she unknowingly consumed food containing dairy, something she’s severely allergic to. It’s a difficult watch, but a really important one, highlighting the very real dangers faced by those with allergies. You can see it on BBC One tonight.

Michelle Pfeiffer Shares She’s a Grandmother

I was so thrilled to hear that Grease 2 star, who’s 67, recently became a grandmother! It’s completely changed things for her, and she’s now being more selective about the projects she takes on – and honestly, I totally get it. Being a grandparent is a huge joy, and it’s wonderful she’s prioritizing that time in her life.