Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jean Finlayson, the pioneering Scottish journalist who became one of the BBC's first female television reporters and inspired generations of women in broadcasting.
The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.
Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.
Steward Brand, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog, faces investigation as authorities execute surprise raid on his iconic historic tugboat residence in San Francisco Bay.
Remembering Dave Ball, the pioneering synth musician who co-created Soft Cell's iconic sound and helped define 80s electronic music with timeless hits like 'Tainted Love'.
New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.
Remembering Shirley Abicair, the Australian entertainer who charmed 1950s Britain with her zither and became a beloved children's television pioneer.
Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.
Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.
The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Patrick Vaughan, the visionary anaesthetist whose pioneering work transformed surgical safety and saved countless lives worldwide.
A remarkable final letter from the late AI pioneer Margaret Boden offers unprecedented insight into her views on machine consciousness, creativity, and the future of artificial intelligence.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Joanna Clarke-Jones, the pioneering BBC and ITV producer whose groundbreaking work on 'The Sky at Night' and 'Tomorrow’s World' captivated millions and transformed science broadcasting.
Food Network star Ree Drummond, 'The Pioneer Woman', shares an emotional and raw family update, revealing personal challenges and her family's resilient spirit.
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Professor Ulrich Loening, the Edinburgh-based scientist who revolutionised molecular biology and became a passionate voice for environmental sustainability.
The UK mourns the loss of Dame Damaris Le Grand DBE, a revolutionary nurse and healthcare leader whose decades of service transformed patient care and nursing education. Remembering her immense legacy.
Tribute to Dr Christopher Roles, the visionary NHS geriatrician whose groundbreaking patient-centred approach transformed elderly care and medical training across Britain.
The remarkable life and legacy of Bob Owston, the pioneering computer scientist, cybersecurity expert, and digital rights activist who helped build the modern internet and tirelessly defended online liberties.
Remembering Dr Anne Merriman, the pioneering medic who revolutionised hospice care in Africa and championed dignity in dying.
The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond shares her surprising advice for keeping a marriage strong after three decades with husband Ladd.
A tribute to the life and groundbreaking contributions of Bert Wraith, the pioneering physicist whose work reshaped our understanding of quantum mechanics.
Tributes pour in for rave pioneer Eamon Downes, known as Liquid, who has died following a courageous five-year battle with cancer. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news.
Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil who made history with his record-breaking space jump, has died in a paragliding accident. The world mourns the loss of an aviation pioneer.
Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil who made history with his stratospheric freefall, has tragically passed away following a paragliding crash in Italy. The world mourns the loss of an aviation pioneer.