Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart, 1940-2026: a life on stage and screen
Sir Patrick Stewart, celebrated for Shakespeare, Star Trek and X-Men, has died aged 86. Six archive photographs revisit his performances, charity work and public appearances.
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On This Day 2001: Cher and fellow guests arrive at the Q Awards
Cher, Nicole and Natalie Appleton, Donovan, Paul Heaton, Kevin Rowland and Ash feature in six photographs from the Q Awards at London's Park Lane Hotel on 29 October 2001.
On This Day 2001: National Television Awards at the Royal Albert Hall
Brian Dowling, Hear'Say and Tracy Shaw feature in six photographs from the National Television Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall on 23 October 2001, twenty-five years ago.
On This Day 2001: Rainbow's Geoffrey, Zippy, George and Bungle at HMV
Geoffrey Hayes joined Zippy, George and Bungle at HMV Oxford Street on 22 October 2001. Five photographs revisit the Rainbow release launch, twenty-five years ago.
On This Day 2006: George Foreman's Trafalgar Square fundraiser
Six archive photographs revisit George Foreman's British Heart Foundation appearance in Trafalgar Square, London, on 20 October 2006.
Russell Brand: December 2006 beach photographs from the archive
Three archive photographs catalogued to 27 December 2006. These are not current court images, and no source reviewed establishes a connection between the visit, the woman pictured and the allegations.
On This Day 2007: Jools Holland visits Top Gear
Two photographs of Jools Holland and a separate trackside frame revisit Top Gear's Surrey studios on 11 October 2007.
Russell Brand: a 2010 book signing from the archive
Three photographs from Russell Brand's Merry Hill book signing on 9 October 2010, revisited following current court coverage. These are archive images, not photographs from the hearing.
On This Day 2004: Westlife launch their Red Carpet Tour
Three archive photographs revisit Westlife's Wembley Arena appearance in London on 7 October 2004 for the launch of their Red Carpet Tour.
Remembering Jeffrey Archer, 1940-2026: a life in pictures
The bestselling novelist and former politician has died aged 86. Four archive photographs revisit his public appearances in London.
On This Day 1999: Brad Pitt at the Fight Club premiere
Four archive photographs revisit Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and guests at the Fight Club premiere in Los Angeles on 6 October 1999.
On This Day 1999: Molly Shannon at the Superstar premiere
Four archive photographs revisit Molly Shannon and guests at the New York premiere of Superstar on 5 October 1999.