Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published July 11, 2026 10:55am Updated July 11, 2026 11:00am Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home after sustaining serious injuries (Picture: Getty Images) Ann Widdecombe was reportedly set to appear on a TV show the day before her body was found, after calls and messages from producers went unanswered. The former Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries. However, on Wednesday, Widdecombe was due to be a guest, via video call from her home, on Channel 5‘s Matt Allwright show at 1pm. A researcher on the Channel 5 show is said to have spoken to Widdecombe on the phone on Wednesday to set up an interview, according to ITV News. Following their call, the pair exchanged messages shor