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Fiona Shaw reflects on her journey in a changing landscape for women in film and theatre
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Extreme performances at Edinburgh Fringe challenge physical and mental limits of artists
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Bettany Hughes shares her top five books on ancient history
Bettany Hughes is one of the UK’s prominent writers and broadcasters on ancient history. The historian has presented over 50 TV and radio programmes on the subject, including her latest series, Lost
Nicholas Hoult faces scrutiny after casting as Gilderoy Lockhart in new Harry Potter series
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Growing interest in Greek mythology sparks popularity of contemporary retellings
Interest in Greek mythology appears to be experiencing a notable resurgence this summer, particularly following the release of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film adaptation of The Odyssey. Consequently, sales of Homer’s 2,700-year-old epic
Dave Davies reflects on his complex relationship with brother Ray in new art collaboration
Dave Davies reflects on music and brotherhood in new exhibition Dave Davies, co-founder of The Kinks, has reminisced about his complex relationship with his brother Ray while discussing their latest artistic project,
Alexander McCall Smith: Embracing positivity is essential in difficult times
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The 11 best Hercule Poirot novels ranked
Agatha Christie’s timeless appeal amidst modern adaptations With the announcement that the BBC will be revisiting the character of Hercule Poirot—now portrayed as a young detective by Edward Bluemel—traditionalists are once again
Martha Reeves reflects on life at 85 and her first album in 22 years
Martha Reeves returns with new album at 85 years old Martha Reeves is set to release her first album in 22 years, titled Searching. The Motown icon, known for classics like “Dancing
This year’s Strictly line-up raises questions amid major format changes and new hosts
Strictly Come Dancing reveals a controversial line-up as it enters a new era The Strictly Come Dancing line-up for this year has drawn considerable attention, with a mix of celebrity names that
The best classic sitcoms to stream for free right now
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