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Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Inside David Tennant's close relationship with his very famous in-laws
David Tennant may not have came from fame himself but his wife Georgia Tennant's parents are two very well known actors. David Tennant's love for acting talents truly runs in his family with the Scots icon being married to his Doctor Who co-star Georgia Tennant, and two of the couple's five children now following in their parents footsteps in the entertainment industry. While David himself did not come from a family of entertainers, with his own father being a minister who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, his wife's family are very well known with his father-in-law also having a huge Doctor Who connection. Georgia Tennant, formerly known as Georgia Moffett, is the daughter of famous actors Peter Davison and Sandra Dickinson. Peter and Sandra married in 1978 and welcomed Georgia in 1984 but divorced when she was ten-years-old. Here's all you need to know about who they are and David's relationship with them. Peter Davison Peter Davison is best known for playing the fifth incarnation of The Doctor in Doctor Who. The iconic sci-fi seems to run in the family's blood with David famed for his legendary portrayal of the tenth version of the character. Meanwhile, Georgia played Jenny, the character's 'daughter' in the story, The Doctor's Daughter. Peter has made a comeback to the role several times, appearing in the Children in Need special Time Crash, where he acted alongside son-in-laws David and The Power of the Doctor, which celebrated 100 years of the BBC. The 74-year-old star also returned to his role for several audio stories. In addition to his Doctor Who catalogue, Peter has also had major roles in series such as All Creatures Great and Small, Law & Order: UK, Holding the Fort and The Last Detective. Although he is known for his "grumpy" persona, even once holding up a sign referring to David which read 'He's not special,' Peter has great admiration for his son-in-law. When asked at a convention who he thought he was a better Doctor between his daughter's husband and Peter Capaldi, the star replied: "I can only have one answer to that, even if it was not true. "It would have to be David Tennant. Peter Capaldi, don't get me wrong, is a brilliant actor. I thought he did a fantastic job. But if you ask me to choose, I'm afraid I'd have to say David Tennant." Sandra Dickinson Sandra is also an actor and she first met her former husband on set when they played the roles of brother and sister in an episode of The Tomorrow People. Sandra and Peter also worked together to compose the theme song for the children's show Button Moon. Her other acting credits include her role in the series Uncle and major films including Ready Player One and The Batman. The 76 year old has a close relationship with Georgia and David and when she married her third husband Mark Osmond in 2009, it was the couple's eldest child, Ty, who gave her away. Speaking in 2018 to The American about turning down the chance to become a Hollywood star, she explained: "But the thing is, if I hadn't done that my daughter would not be married to a lovely actor called David Tennant, she wouldn't be a writer and an actress and a producer now, I wouldn't have the four grandchildren, so it's jolly good I didn't continue in Hollywood back then ...but I'd love to now."
Daily Record
21-04-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Death of Pope Francis leaves ‘deep sadness' in Scotland as leaders pay tribute
The Pope died at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square in Vatican City. Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with 'deep sadness' he had learned of the Pope's death, while the Most Reverend Leo Cushley, the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, said he was 'deeply saddened'. The archbishop said Francis had 'shared Christ's mercy and compassion to all, especially the poor and the vulnerable', and 'worked tirelessly, often through illness and infirmity, to seek unity in a divided world'. He added: 'He called for peace on Earth, may the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest.' saying he had 'returned to the home of the Father'. The Pope's death at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square in Vatican City. He had recently resumed some official duties after being treated in hospital for pneumonia. Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan said he shared the 'sense of loss of millions of people around the globe at the passing of Pope Francis'. He added that 'the whole Church, and indeed the wider world should be very grateful to God for the gift of this Pope', saying that. while 'at times' he had been 'controversial', Francis had been 'a blessing for the Church and for wider society'. He continue: 'He will be remembered for many things … but his emphasis on the great love and mercy of God and his reminder to the Church that it should always bring God's mercy and love to all was perhaps his most repeated call'. The Right Reverend Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, expressed his condolences to the Catholic Church in Scotland. He urged that the 'blessed memory of Francis continue to serve as an example to the faithful people of God in our shared pilgrimage and in our common task of caring for God's creation'. Speaking about the Pope, he added: 'May he rest in peace.' Meanwhile, Mr Swinney posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Pope Francis had been 'a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society '. The First Minister added: 'He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.' Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar also said he was 'deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis'. 'The Holy Father dedicated his life to serving the poor and dispossessed. My thoughts are with Scotland's Catholic communities and Catholics worldwide,' he said. Holyrood Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone announced that flags will fly at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament as a mark of respect. Posting on social media on behalf of the Parliament, she offered her 'deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's Catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis'. Ms Johnstone added: 'We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood.' Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater said: 'Our thoughts are with the Catholic community in Scotland today following the passing of Pope Francis. 'His commitment to securing peace for the people of Palestine and tackling the climate emergency even in his last days should inspire those working for peace and justice around the world.' Lorraine Currie, the chief executive of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) said Pope Francis had been a 'truly remarkable pope'. She said his 'profound empathy and leadership shed light on the systemic injustices faced by the world's most vulnerable'. She added: 'A passionate advocate for the poor and for the planet, Pope Francis has been a source of tremendous inspiration for SCIAF and our partners across the world. 'We will miss him dearly, but he will live on in our hearts and in our work.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Meanwhile Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of the charity Mary's Meals recalled meeting Pope Francis on February 3 'at what turned out to be his last major meeting'. Mr Macfarlane-Burrow said: 'He was clearly coping with health issues and he was struggling to breathe. But that didn't stop him passionately telling all of us that 'nothing is more important than the life of a child''. He added the Pope had remained in that 'intense working session' for most of the day, adding: 'He made sure too, that he didn't leave any of us without a personal warm greeting and a smile that somehow, on every occasion I met him, left me with a deep new feeling of hope and courage.' The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Mark Strange, offered his prayers to Roman Catholics. He said of Francis: 'His generosity and love for all of God's Creation and his willingness to be open and approachable allowed him to get close to people, and to love and be loved by so many. 'The joy on the faces in St Peter's Square yesterday as he gave the Easter Blessing will be something dearly held as the mourning begins for this remarkable servant of God.'
The Herald Scotland
21-04-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
‘Deep sadness' in Scotland following death of Pope Francis
Archbishop Cushley said Francis had 'shared Christ's mercy and compassion to all, especially the poor and the vulnerable', and 'worked tirelessly, often through illness and infirmity, to seek unity in a divided world'. He added: 'He called for peace on Earth, may the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest.' Pope Francis shared Christ's mercy to all, especially the poor and the vulnerable. May the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest. — Archbishop Leo Cushley (@leocushley) April 21, 2025 His comments came after senior Vatican official Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced Francis's death on Monday morning, saying he had 'returned to the home of the Father'. The Pope's death at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square in Vatican City. He had recently resumed some official duties after being treated in hospital for pneumonia. Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan said he shared the 'sense of loss of millions of people around the globe at the passing of Pope Francis'. He added that 'the whole Church, and indeed the wider world should be very grateful to God for the gift of this Pope', saying that. while 'at times' he had been 'controversial', Francis had been 'a blessing for the Church and for wider society'. He continue: 'He will be remembered for many things … but his emphasis on the great love and mercy of God and his reminder to the Church that it should always bring God's mercy and love to all was perhaps his most repeated call'. The Right Reverend Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, expressed his condolences to the Catholic Church in Scotland. He urged that the 'blessed memory of Francis continue to serve as an example to the faithful people of God in our shared pilgrimage and in our common task of caring for God's creation'. Speaking about the Pope, he added: 'May he rest in peace.' It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis. He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society. He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he Rest in Peace. — John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) April 21, 2025 Meanwhile, Mr Swinney posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Pope Francis had been 'a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society'. The First Minister added: 'He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.' Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar also said he was 'deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis'. 'The Holy Father dedicated his life to serving the poor and dispossessed. My thoughts are with Scotland's Catholic communities and Catholics worldwide,' he said. On behalf of @scotparl I extend my deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood. — Alison Johnstone (@POScotParl) April 21, 2025 Holyrood Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone announced that flags will fly at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament as a mark of respect. Posting on social media on behalf of the Parliament, she offered her 'deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's Catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis'. Ms Johnstone added: 'We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood.' Lorraine Currie, the chief executive of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) said Pope Francis had been a 'truly remarkable pope'. She said his 'profound empathy and leadership shed light on the systemic injustices faced by the world's most vulnerable'. She added: 'A passionate advocate for the poor and for the planet, Pope Francis has been a source of tremendous inspiration for SCIAF and our partners across the world. 'We will miss him dearly, but he will live on in our hearts and in our work.' The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Mark Strange, offered his prayers to Roman Catholics. He said of Francis: 'His generosity and love for all of God's Creation and his willingness to be open and approachable allowed him to get close to people, and to love and be loved by so many. 'The joy on the faces in St Peter's Square yesterday as he gave the Easter Blessing will be something dearly held as the mourning begins for this remarkable servant of God.'
The Independent
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
‘Deep sadness' in Scotland following death of Pope Francis
Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with 'deep sadness' he had learned of the Pope's death, while the Most Reverend Leo Cushley, the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, said he was 'deeply saddened'. Archbishop Cushley said Francis had 'shared Christ's mercy and compassion to all, especially the poor and the vulnerable', and 'worked tirelessly, often through illness and infirmity, to seek unity in a divided world'. He added: 'He called for peace on Earth, may the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest.' His comments came after senior Vatican official Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced Francis's death on Monday morning, saying he had 'returned to the home of the Father'. The Pope's death at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square in Vatican City. He had recently resumed some official duties after being treated in hospital for pneumonia. Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan said he shared the 'sense of loss of millions of people around the globe at the passing of Pope Francis'. He added that 'the whole Church, and indeed the wider world should be very grateful to God for the gift of this Pope', saying that. while 'at times' he had been 'controversial', Francis had been 'a blessing for the Church and for wider society'. He continue: 'He will be remembered for many things … but his emphasis on the great love and mercy of God and his reminder to the Church that it should always bring God's mercy and love to all was perhaps his most repeated call'. The Right Reverend Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, expressed his condolences to the Catholic Church in Scotland. He urged that the 'blessed memory of Francis continue to serve as an example to the faithful people of God in our shared pilgrimage and in our common task of caring for God's creation'. Speaking about the Pope, he added: 'May he rest in peace.' Meanwhile, Mr Swinney posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Pope Francis had been 'a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society'. The First Minister added: 'He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.' Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar also said he was 'deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis'. 'The Holy Father dedicated his life to serving the poor and dispossessed. My thoughts are with Scotland's Catholic communities and Catholics worldwide,' he said. Holyrood Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone announced that flags will fly at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament as a mark of respect. Posting on social media on behalf of the Parliament, she offered her 'deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's Catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis'. Ms Johnstone added: 'We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood.' Lorraine Currie, the chief executive of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) said Pope Francis had been a 'truly remarkable pope'. She said his 'profound empathy and leadership shed light on the systemic injustices faced by the world's most vulnerable'. She added: 'A passionate advocate for the poor and for the planet, Pope Francis has been a source of tremendous inspiration for SCIAF and our partners across the world. 'We will miss him dearly, but he will live on in our hearts and in our work.' The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Mark Strange, offered his prayers to Roman Catholics. He said of Francis: 'His generosity and love for all of God's Creation and his willingness to be open and approachable allowed him to get close to people, and to love and be loved by so many. 'The joy on the faces in St Peter's Square yesterday as he gave the Easter Blessing will be something dearly held as the mourning begins for this remarkable servant of God.'
Glasgow Times
21-04-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
‘Deep sadness' in Scotland following death of Pope Francis
First Minister John Swinney said it was with 'deep sadness' he had learned of the Pope's death, while the Most Reverend Leo Cushley, the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, said he was 'deeply saddened'. Archbishop Cushley said Francis had 'shared Christ's mercy and compassion to all, especially the poor and the vulnerable', and 'worked tirelessly, often through illness and infirmity, to seek unity in a divided world'. He added: 'He called for peace on Earth, may the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest.' Pope Francis shared Christ's mercy to all, especially the poor and the vulnerable. May the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest. — Archbishop Leo Cushley (@leocushley) April 21, 2025 His comments came after senior Vatican official Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced Francis's death on Monday morning, saying he had 'returned to the home of the Father'. The Pope's death at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square in Vatican City. He had recently resumed some official duties after being treated in hospital for pneumonia. Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan said he shared the 'sense of loss of millions of people around the globe at the passing of Pope Francis'. He added that 'the whole Church, and indeed the wider world should be very grateful to God for the gift of this Pope', saying that. while 'at times' he had been 'controversial', Francis had been 'a blessing for the Church and for wider society'. He continue: 'He will be remembered for many things … but his emphasis on the great love and mercy of God and his reminder to the Church that it should always bring God's mercy and love to all was perhaps his most repeated call'. The Right Reverend Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, expressed his condolences to the Catholic Church in Scotland. He urged that the 'blessed memory of Francis continue to serve as an example to the faithful people of God in our shared pilgrimage and in our common task of caring for God's creation'. Speaking about the Pope, he added: 'May he rest in peace.' It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis. He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society. He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he Rest in Peace. — John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) April 21, 2025 Meanwhile, Mr Swinney posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Pope Francis had been 'a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society'. The First Minister added: 'He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.' Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar also said he was 'deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis'. 'The Holy Father dedicated his life to serving the poor and dispossessed. My thoughts are with Scotland's Catholic communities and Catholics worldwide,' he said. On behalf of @scotparl I extend my deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood. — Alison Johnstone (@POScotParl) April 21, 2025 Holyrood Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone announced that flags will fly at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament as a mark of respect. Posting on social media on behalf of the Parliament, she offered her 'deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's Catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis'. Ms Johnstone added: 'We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood.'
