May 12th 2024.
Kate Beckinsale recently took to social media to share her heartfelt emotions about missing her stepfather, Roy Battersby, who was honored at the 2024 TV Bafta Awards. The actress wrote a touching post as Battersby was included in the in memoriam section of the ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Along with Battersby, the ceremony also paid tribute to other notable figures like Friends star Matthew Perry and broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson.
Battersby, a director known for his work on major British TV productions such as Inspector Morse and Cracker, was remembered by Kate for his contributions to the industry. She shared how proud she was of her stepfather and his recent work on an episode of A Touch Of Frost, eight years ago. Battersby's film credits include Red Mercury and Winter Flight.
In addition to her post about Battersby, Kate also shared a special Mother's Day message for her mother, Judy Lowe. She expressed her love for her mother and stepfather and shared a photo of Judy's joy upon receiving flowers from Kate. Kate also pointed out the irony of sending Mother's Day flowers on a day that wasn't actually Mother's Day in the UK. She wrote about the bittersweet feeling of missing her loved ones and sending love to all those who may be struggling on Mother's Day.
In January, Kate announced the death of Battersby, leaving her "speechless" and reflecting on how she had fought for him with all her heart. She had rushed to the hospital from the Golden Globes to see him before his passing. Since then, Kate has also been dealing with her own health issues, which she has kept private while sharing updates from her hospital stay.
At the TV Baftas, hosted by comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, the cast of Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning, showed a united front on the red carpet. The Netflix show had a dramatic impact on their real lives. Sarah Lancashire won the leading actress award for her role in Happy Valley, her second Bafta for the same character. The police series also won the only award voted for by the British public for the memorable kitchen scene between Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce.
Jasmine Jobson won her first Bafta for her supporting actress performance in Top Boy, while Timothy Spall also won his first, receiving the leading actor award for The Sixth Commandment, which also won best limited drama. Succession's Matthew Macfayden won the supporting actor award for the second time, while Strictly Come Dancing won the best entertainment category and Squid Game: The Challenge won best reality show.
The hosts, Rob and Romesh, also took home the best comedy entertainment award for their show, Rob & Romesh Vs on Sky Max. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, you can contact the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing them, calling their hotline, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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