Kirstie Allsopp criticises BAFTA’s public statement following the death of actress Dame Penelope Keith. Multiple outlets report that Allsopp reacts strongly to the wording of BAFTA’s tribute, which she describes as insufficient or inappropriate. In her comments, Allsopp praises Keith, referring to her as an “absolute national treasure.”
The reports frame Allsopp’s response as a public disagreement with BAFTA’s coverage of Keith’s death, rather than a dispute over the fact of Keith’s passing. Other pieces listed alongside the story note that Keith’s death is marked with tributes and coverage from major media organisations, including outlets that publish obituaries and regional remembrances.
While details of BAFTA’s exact wording are not provided in the supplied excerpts, the common element across the sources is that Allsopp publicly challenges BAFTA’s approach to commemorating Keith and argues that Keith’s status should be reflected more prominently in the tribute.
