Mishal Husain talks her new chapter, pressing Nigel Farage on Russia and the recent BBC troubles

For the last eleven years of her career at the BBC, Mishal Husain hosted Radio 4’s Today programme, and she was always my favorite host. Unlike some interviewers who were aggressive, she was known for her thorough research, careful listening, and insightful questioning, which consistently yielded valuable information. Husain skillfully revealed flaws in arguments, exposed double standards, and uncovered dishonesty, all while remaining fair and understated.

Amadeus star Paul Bettany reveals how a fan’s selfie intruded on a tragic family moment

Jeremy Bettany, who stars in Sky Atlantic’s new adaptation of the play Amadeus, lives in a wooden house in rural Vermont with his wife, actress Jennifer Connelly. He says it snows there every winter, so he’s looking forward to a beautiful Christmas – and a lively one! Bettany has a music room filled with instruments – drums, piano, guitars, and a sound system – and often hosts jam sessions with friends, culminating in a New Year’s Eve performance.

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaks on space travel future and aliens: “I’m not sure about alien abduction”

The presenter of The Sky at Night, inspired to pursue space science by a childhood viewing of Clangers, is running on just three hours of sleep. Despite this, she’s incredibly energetic – a trait that both causes her sleeplessness and has made her well-known. She explains, ‘I have dyslexia and ADHD, so my mind is always full of ideas, which can be a lot to handle sometimes.’