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John Harding writes: He used his television contacts to get stars such as Rory Bremner and Lenny Henry to do dry runs of future series

<strong>Other lives:</strong> Producer and director of TV shows such as Whicker’s World, who became a campaigner for those living with dementia

A Hampshire care home was transformed into Graceland to mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 89th birthday.

Michael Blakstad will perhaps be best remembered for the popular science programme Tomorrow’s World, which he edited for a number of years.

From teaching acting to running a bioenergy firm, older people could be key to plugging skills shortage and unlocking growth

<strong>Other lives:</strong> Architecturally trained TV set designer whose battle with Alzheimer’s was featured on the Today programme

From October 2020 to June 2021, six million listeners to Radio 4s Today programme were given regular updates on Tricia Blakstad’s tragic descent…

A DECADE of community care has been celebrated with an Alice in Wonderland-themed party at a Winchester care home.

news More social contact a priority in lockdown easing © Getty Images Reuniting families and allowing people to have more social contact will be an "absolute priority" in easing lockdown after schools reopen, No 10 says. Options being considered include allowing two households to mix outdoors in the coming weeks. It comes after confirmation that care home residents in England will each be allowed one regular visitor from 8 March. The full plan for Englands lockdown easing is due to be set out...

BBC News Published image copyrightGetty Images Reuniting families and allowing people to have more social contact will be an "absolute priority" in easing lockdown after schools reopen, No 10 says. Options being considered include allowing two households to mix outdoors in the coming weeks. It comes after confirmation that care home residents in England will each be allowed one regular visitor from 8 March. The full plan for Englands lockdown easing is due to be set out on Monday. Prime Ministe...