He was a beloved figure of children’s TV, notably narrating the original Wombles series in the 1970s.

Bernard Cribbins, who narrated the original Wombles TV series, has died aged 93.

He also starred in the Carry On films and BBC children’s TV series Jackanory.

It will be the second time Winstone has portrayed Dame Barbara Windsor on screen.

London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and Leeds are also possible host cities.

He starred in films including Titanic, The Omen and the Star Trek franchise across a six-decade career.

He starred alongside Dame Vanessa Redgrave and Peter O’Toole across a six-decade career.

A spokeswoman for the Tory leadership hopeful said ‘standing still is not an option’.

The broadcaster’s annual report also shows that its revenue passed the £1 billion mark for the first time in its history.

The new Chancellor said ‘nothing is off the table’.

He takes over the mantle from Dame Cressida Cowell, who has served as the 11th Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate.

The theatre and film director has been remembered as a ‘giant of European theatre’.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are among those who have paid tribute to Dame Deborah.

Helen Addis and Steve Bland remembered their friend as they spoke to Lorraine Kelly on ITV.

The duke personally conferred her damehood in early May.

She died on Tuesday surrounded by her family and in her last weeks campaigned tirelessly to raise bowel cancer awareness.

Channel 4’s chief content officer was speaking at the Wales Screen Summit in Cardiff.