Boris Johnson 'playing games and watching films' in hospital

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is playing games and watching films in hospital as he continues his recovery from the coronavirus, Downing Street has said, Sky News reports.

The movies are said to include Withnail And I, starring Richard E Grant, and the Lord Of The Rings trilogy.

He has also been doing sudoku.

The prime minister's fiancee Carrie Symonds has sent him letters and baby scans to lift his spirits during his time in intensive care.

Symonds sent daily updates, including images of their unborn child, according to a Downing Street source.

The couple have not seen each other since he was admitted to hospital almost a week ago.