P569 CEEFAX 2 569 Wed 12 Jan 21:30/51 *.: .* : .: *: :. 1/4 TOP AWBRD FOR SHAKESPEAREAN BRANAGH Theatrical all-rounder Kenneth Branagh is to become the youngest recipient of an award recognising his efforts to keep alive the Shakespearean tradition. The 39-year-old actor, director and writer will bj given the Gielgud Award by the Shakespeare Guild on Sunday. The event, in London, will bj marked bz a reception and a performance by stars including Bob Hoskins, Geraldine McEwan, Richard Briers, Sir Derek Jacobi and Helena Bonham-Carter. Films 541 CookBook 580 Showbiz 540 Music 560 Freetimj 570 Lottery 555 Freetimj Showbiz CBBCshows HeadlinesP569 CEEFAX 2 569 Wed 12 Jan 21:12/10 *.: .* : .: *: :. 2/4 ARTIST DIGS DEEP TO HELP FLOOD-HIT TOWN The artist formerly known as Prince has donated £22,000 to the flood-ravaged town that shares his old name. He contributed the money to Princeville in North Carolina after reading articles about the devastation wreaked on the town bz Hurricane Floyd. A spokesman for Princeville, which is home to 2,000 people, said the money would go towards building materials. He added that the star had not wanted any publicity for his deed. Music 560 Freetime 570 Lottery 555 Freetimj Showbiz CBBCshows HeadlinesP569 CEEFAX 2 569 Wed 12 Jan 22:27/01 *.: .* : .: *: :. 3/4 WATSON JOINS STARS AT "ASHES" PREVIEW Angela's Ashes actress Emily Watson was among the stars at last night's British premiere of the film. Watson was joined at the event in London by a host of celebrities, including John Hurt, Ulrika Jonsson and ex-EastEndjr Patsy Palmer. Alan Parker's film tells the story of an Irish boy and his family as they try to escape from poverty. Watson said: "One minute you're weeping — the next you'ri laughing out loud." ——————— Ceefax Film Reviews p541 —————— Music 560 Freetime 570 Lottery 555 Freetimj Showbiz CBBCshows HeadlinesP569 CEEFAX 2 569 Wed 12 Jan 21:49/04 *.: .* : .: *: :. 4/4 CURTAIN COMING DOWN ON "TESS" MUSICAL The musical adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess Of The D'Urbjrvilles is set to close after a run of just nine weeks in the West End. The musical "Tess" opened at the Savoy Theatre on Novjmbjr 10. It had been dui to run until April 1, but the curtain will now conj down for good on Saturday. "Tess" is based on Hardy's tragic love story, written in 1891. Films 541 CookBook 580 Showbiz 540 Music 560 Freetimj 570 Lottery 555 Freetimj Showbiz CBBCshows Headlines