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Daily Record
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Ayrshire war hero awarded Provost's Medal at 107 years old
Harry Richardson, a bomber pilot during the Second World War, was presented with the Provost's Medal by Iain Campbell, Provost of South Ayrshire. An Ayrshire war hero has been presented with the Provost's Medal at the age of 107 - some 80 years after taking to the skies during the Second World War. Harry Richardson was a bomber pilot during the war and earned a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his bravery and his airmanship during his service. Provost Iain Campbell presented the medal to Harry in a ceremony in County Buildings, Ayr. The Provost's Medal recognises national or international achievement at the highest level for people who were born in or are residents of South Ayrshire. In the last 13 years, the medal has only been awarded on one other occasion. Local hero Harry, who was a bomber pilot during World War 2 serving from 1939 to 1947, celebrated his 107th birthday in Prestwick in February. During his RAF career, Harry was posted to 149 Squadron. Upon completion of this tour, he transferred to training bomber pilots. Harry then moved to India and the Far East with 159 Squadron. At the end of the war, he assisted with the repatriation of Prisoners of War. Harry then joined the National Air Traffic Service as an Air Traffic Controller, where he successfully climbed through the ranks, assisting in the planning of the Air Traffic Service over the Atlantic. Earlier this year, he was honoured during the 80th anniversary of VE Day and was present at the VE Day 80 concert at Horse Guards Parade in London, sitting next to King Charles III and Queen Camilla. In addition to the Provost's Medal, Harry was also given the Lord Lieutenant Award. This award was presented to him by Lord Lieutenant Iona McDonald. The civic ceremony was attended by Harry Richardson DFC and his family, alongside Alex Lobban, Chair of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Club Ayr & Prestwick Branch; and Sqn Ldr James Martin 602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn RAuxAF. Speaking humbly after the presentation, Harry said: 'Thank you very much for this award which I shall treasure for the rest of my life.' Provost Campbell said: 'The Provost's Medal is a significant and rare honour, reserved for only the greatest of achievements. I'm delighted to be able to bestow this honour upon Harry Richardson. 'Harry's dedication to his country is already well-known. The Distinguished Flying Cross is just one of the accolades he has achieved for his admirable bravery during his service. 'It was my absolute pleasure to welcome Harry, his loved ones and esteemed guests to County Buildings to recognise his outstanding achievements.' Lord Lieutenant Iona McDonald said: 'Harry is a remarkable man who along with many others served with distinction during the Second World War. I was delighted to present him with a Lord Lieutenant's certificate marking his contribution to the RAF and aviation.' Alex Lobban, Chair of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Club Ayr & Prestwick Branch, said: 'On behalf of Ayr & Prestwick Branch Royal Air Forces Association it was an honour and privilege to be present at the Award Ceremony for our member Harry Richardson DFC. Our appreciation goes to the Lord Lieutenant and Provost for their support of Harry.' Sqn Ldr James Martin 602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn RAuxAF said: 'It was a privilege to attend today's Civic Reception in Ayrshire, on behalf of Air Officer Scotland, in recognition of the extraordinary RAF service of Harry Richardson DFC. Our sincerest congratulations to Harry, on the receipt of the prestigious Award of the Provost Medal and Lord Lieutenant certificate, so richly deserved.'
Forbes
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Time Does ‘The Gilded Age' Season 3 Come Out? Here's How To Watch
Harry Richardson and Louisa Jacobson The Gilded Age HBO's beloved period drama The Gilded Age returns for its highly anticipated third season on June 22. With more romance, shifting power dynamics between the old guard and the nouveau riche and plenty of dramatic twists, here's everything you need to know about watching the new episodes. In Season 3 of The Gilded Age, 'the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society," according to the logline. 'Bertha sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights while George risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionize the railroad industry — if it doesn't ruin him first.' Meanwhile, across the street at the Brook household, chaos erupts after Agnes refuses to accept Ada's new position as lady of the house. 'Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career. As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear,' the description continues. Louisa Jacobson, who portrays Marian Brook, told People in February 2025 to expect 'a lot of plot twists' in Season 3. 'It's gonna keep you on your toes,' the actress teased. That sentiment was echoed by Jacobson's co-star Carrie Coon (a.k.a. Bertha Russell), who told the magazine in August that she was 'really shocked by a couple of the twists we have coming. So that was thrilling." She continued, "They keep surprising me. I haven't even seen all the scripts yet, so I am eager to be surprised." As for its critical reception so far, Variety's TV critic Alison Herman called the third installment 'the best season yet,' adding that it 'recalibrates The Gilded Age into a show that's more dramatic in some areas and more lighthearted in others than it's been in the past.' What Time Does The Gilded Age Season 3 Premiere On HBO And Max? Carrie Coon in The Gilded Age Season 3. Season 3 of The Gilded Age premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, June 22, on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max. Only the first episode of Season 3 will drop during the premiere on June 22. New episodes will air weekly on Sundays, leading up to the finale on August 10. How To Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 On Cable Audra McDonald and Denée Benton in The Gilded Age Season 3. New episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3 will air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. You can watch the period drama by subscribing to HBO through your TV provider, which also gives you access to the channel's full lineup of programming. How To Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 On Streaming Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski in The Gilded Age Season 3. Season 3 of The Gilded Age is also available to stream on Max. To watch, you'll need a subscription to Warner Bros.' streaming service. Max currently offers three plans: the ad-supported plan for $9.99 per month, the ad-free plan for $16.99 per month, and the ultimate ad-free plan for $20.99 per month. Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Max starting at $9.99. If you use a live TV streaming service like DirecTV or YouTube TV, you can add Max as an extra. Both platforms currently have special offers available. Can You Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 For Free? Christine Baranksi and Louisa Jackson in The Gilded Age Season 3. Max isn't offering a free trial for new subscribers at the moment. However, the platform's website says that if a 'subscription plan or promotional offer includes a free trial, you'll see mention of the free trial when you sign up.' For example, Amazon Prime sometimes offers a seven-day free trial for its Max add-on. To see if the deal is available, log into your Prime account and check if you can add Max at no cost for the trial period. After the week ends, the Max add-on will automatically renew at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. DoorDash also has an ongoing promotion that gives DashPass members a free annual subscription to Max. That means you can get Max (with ads) at no extra cost when you sign up for a DashPass Annual Plan membership in the U.S. Watch the official trailer for The Gilded Age Season 3 below.
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Book Review: A town struggles with environmental change in Kate Woodworth's ‘Little Great Island'
Mari McGavin is on the run from a powerful religious cult and her controlling husband, fleeing with her young son back to the tiny island in Maine where she grew up. On Little Great Island, she crosses paths with an old friend from her childhood, Harry Richardson, who is fleeing his own demons, in his case grief and painful memories after his wife's death. Harry is so bereft he can barely function as he returns to sell the home where his family spent summers when he was kid.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Book Review: A town struggles with environmental change in Kate Woodworth's ‘Little Great Island'
Mari McGavin is on the run from a powerful religious cult and her controlling husband, fleeing with her young son back to the tiny island in Maine where she grew up. On Little Great Island, she crosses paths with an old friend from her childhood, Harry Richardson, who is fleeing his own demons, in his case grief and painful memories after his wife's death. Harry is so bereft he can barely function as he returns to sell the home where his family spent summers when he was kid. In her novel 'Little Great Island,' author Kate Woodworth explores the relationship between the two as they navigate pain and loss, as well as their connections to an island being reshaped by global warming. Harry reluctantly allows Mari, who lived for years in a religious farming community in South Carolina, to plant a vegetable garden on his family's property while he clears out its contents and readies it for sale. They grow closer as Harry helps Mari and her 6-year-old son, Levi, with gardening chores and he slowly starts absorbing his loss. Distinguished retired diplomat Tom Estabrook, who knew Mari and Harry as children, is also a key character in the book released this month by Sybilline Press. Estabook, who spent many summers on Little Great Island, worries over its future as the ocean around it heats up, lobsters and clams die from shell disease and monarch butterflies on land largely disappear. Mari's father bemoans that his daily lobster catch is now just around 60, down from an average of 400 or 500. In Woodworth's skillful hands, Little Great Island itself emerges as a leading character, with vibrant mentions of the natural world that range from an osprey's hunting sound to lobster mating habits. As Little Great Island and its way of life are increasingly threatened, year-round and summer residents are struggling over the future. Some permanent residents are considering whether to move to the mainland and get a regular job in an office or shop. Others can't decide if a developer should be allowed to build an executive retreat center that could harm the environment and forever change the island's character. Mari believes organic farming could provide a sustainable way to save the island and its character. But in the end, as tension builds over a decisive vote, it's up to the permanent islanders to decide their path forward. ___ AP book reviews:
Telegraph
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
VE Day concert review: The Darkness and John Newman aside, it was a beautiful and befitting event
The BBC's VE Day concert was billed as a showbiz spectacular, but never mind the performers. It was members of the greatest generation who made the evening special. The remarkable Harry Richardson, seated next to the King, a former Bomber Command pilot still going strong at 107 years old. Jeff Borsack, whose tale of unimaginable sadness - orphaned at three when his parents were killed in a London bombing raid while he spent the night in hospital with measles - brought tears to the eyes of the Duchess of Cambridge. There were moving recollections from men and women who appeared on film throughout the concert recalling the events of 80 years ago, from the wrench of evacuation to the joy of the war's end. The BBC, whatever you think of it, is good at producing events like this. The concert was well-rehearsed and well-staged, albeit hosted by Zoe Ball with a children's TV show energy ('Part of remembering our history means trying to understand what it was like'). Camerawork was on point, framing Horse Guards Parade beneath a faded pink sky. And everyone treated proceedings with respect, including the actor Brian Cox. He was here to deliver Winston Churchill's victory speech and delivered it well, gracing the royal occasion with his presence despite his feelings about the monarchy (he is on record as wanting it to be abolished). Most of the acts befitted the occasion, including a tribute to the Andrews Sisters, and a recreation of a Dad's Army sketch featuring comic actor Jim Howick doing a decent impression of Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring. Strictly's professional dancers brought sparkle. This wouldn't be a BBC broadcast if it didn't give us something to complain about, though, and at times you had to wonder what the celebrity booker had been smoking. Toploader, a band last relevant in the year 2000? The Darkness rocking out in front of a bemused Prince William? And the royals needed all their reserves of politeness to keep a straight face during the song by John Newman, a drum and bass star who sounded like a duck trying to pass a kidney stone. But the classics were quite beautiful, from the magnificent Sir Willard White singing You'll Never Walk Alone to cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason accompanying Keala Settle on When You Wish Upon A Star. West End star Samantha Barks, nine months pregnant, closed the show on a perfect note with We'll Meet Again. And one of the most stirring moments was the opening Lancaster Bomber flypast. Throughout the evening, the new was outshone by the old.
