A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
Category: England
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Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91
His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.
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Kim Woodburn, British TV’s No-Nonsense ‘Queen of Clean,’ Dies at 83
She was a blunt and bossy domestic dominatrix on the series “How Clean Is Your House?” honing a persona as the rudest woman on reality television.
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’28 Years Later’: A Zombie Apocalypse Infected by Brexit, the Manosphere and Trump
“28 Years Later” leaps forward through time — into a world that has changed in worrisome parallel to ours.
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New Trade Deal Could Boost UK Food Exports to EU, Including Shellfish
Brexit had complicated many of Britain’s food exports to Europe. A new trade deal between the U.K. and the E.U. could make them easier, including for shellfish farmers.
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One Way to Sell Beer in Britain? Buy Into a Soccer Team.
An American microbrewery has made inroads in English pubs with a novel marketing strategy.
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Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court
The R&B singer was charged last week with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in England. His release from custody means he can proceed with a world tour.
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Titanic Survivor’s Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000
Col. Archibald Gracie wrote the letter while traveling on the Titanic days before the ship sank and plunged him into the icy North Atlantic.
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A Soccer Field Can Be Sacred
For millions of people, it represents familiarity, comfort and belonging.
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Rewiring Britain for an Era of Clean Energy
National Grid, which owns the high-voltage electricity grid in England and Wales, is rebuilding it in a government-backed drive to attract investment and tackle climate change.
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In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains
From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.
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Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals
This quintessentially British lodging option offers room and board; the chance to hang out with regulars over pints of beer; and, if you’re lucky, an in-house ghost.