Lewis Mason

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Zac Sherratt |Lewis Mason

Image caption, Kenneth White seen here producing penicillin at his store in RipleyPenicillin is a cornerstone of modern medicine - but how did an old ice cream fridge and a makeshift incubator built by a local baker help bring it to the masses? The antibiotic was first discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 but it took until 1940 to master the process of mass manufacture.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Craig Buchan |Lewis Mason

Film studio's 'pivotal' role in WW2 deceptionCraig Buchan & Lewis MasonIWM ImageThe RAF put out tenders to engineers and movie studios after war broke outA Surrey film studio played an "important but unsung" role in World War Two. Shepperton Studios, then known as Sound City Film Studios, manufactured props for a wartime programme to create fake bombing targets, according to local historian Nick Pollard.

Feb 26, 2025 | tntsports.co.uk | Lewis Mason

Mohamed Salah is staying coy on his Ballon d’Or chances, as he revealed his primary goals he wants to achieve this season. The Egyptian’s astonishing output in the Premier League has helped Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top of the table ahead of their midweek fixture against Newcastle - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Feb 25, 2025 | tntsports.co.uk | Lewis Mason

Karim Benzema has rejected Cristiano Ronaldo’s claims that he is the best player to have ever played the game. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made the boastful admission during an interview with Spanish outlet El Chiringuito earlier this month. Ronaldo said: "I honestly haven't seen anyone better than me. You have to look at the numbers, full stop. I believe I am the most complete player who has ever existed. It's me. "I do everything in football.

Feb 25, 2025 | tntsports.co.uk | Lewis Mason

Galatasaray say they will make an official complaint to UEFA and FIFA over alleged "racist statements" made by Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho, after the latest derby in the Turkish Super Lig. The match finished 0-0 but the game has been overshadowed by post-match comments made by Mourinho, who attacked the behaviour of Galatasaray staff - who he said were "jumping like monkeys" when appealing for decisions.