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The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion

The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion - Some of the best costume dramas on the big and small screen were adapted from an Austen classic, including the BBC’s 1995 TV series ‘Pride and Prejudice’, which catapulted Colin Firth to fame. Charlotte Cripps picks the biggest successes

Diaries of actor who inspired character of Withnail to be auctioned in London

“I must have some booze!” So goes the famous line exclaimed by Richard E Grant in his turn as the title character in the cult classic Withnail and I. And judging by recently unearthed diaries kept by one of the struggling actors the film was based on, it’s clear to see how that kind of dialogue came so easy. Vivian MacKerrell had few acting credits, but his major contribution to film is in the hedonistic antics that inspired the movie, written...

The Exorcism review: Russell Crowe on dementedly entertaining form in this juicy plunge into B-movie hell

The Exorcism review: Russell Crowe on dementedly entertaining form in this juicy plunge into B-movie hell - 3/5 This is a pleasingly nasty, pulpy horror

I went to a little-known Paris street party that's even bigger than Notting Hill Carnival

'There's a DJ playing house music, but I can also hear a crowd chanting Gloria Gaynor's I will survive...'

‘A stone-cold masterpiece’: The Raid is one of the best action flicks ever made

In a little over a decade, The Raid has established itself as an action movie classic. The fierce Indonesian film raised eyebrows upon its release in 2011, thanks to its high levels of violence and the mind-boggling martial arts skill of its cast. Gaining fans far outside the reach of a cult movie, many of the stars of The Raid have gone on to appear in everything from Star Wars to Mortal Kombat to John Wick. The Raid opens as a squad of police...

How Big Is Our Universe? | Your Cosmos | BBC Studios

Our universe is expanding at an exponential rate...but just how big is it now and can we actually measure it? Your Cosmos Follow the epic journey of the space probes revealing the most fertile places in the universe. Revel in their discoveries of hidden oceans, strange geological activity, and traces of life that could exist across the universe. #Universe #Science #BBCStudios Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCStudios WATCH MORE: Hiroshima: http://bit.ly/BBCHiroshima Horizon: http://bit.ly/BBCHorizon Best of Alan Partridge: http://bit.ly/BestOfAlanPartridge Harry Enfield and Chums: http://bit.ly/HarryEnfieldAndChums Welcome to BBC Studios, bringing you the best of British TV! Here you'll find classic comedy, gripping drama, as well as the best documentaries, science and history! Take a look at complete listings for all our shows - we've got plenty to keep you entertained! This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/

Iconic 00s band would ‘happily never hear hit song again'

'I'm very happy never to hear that song again...'

Welcome to Netflixland: the streamer’s plan to dominate Disney

In mid June, Netflix announced the locations of its first two Netflix Houses – “experiential entertainment venues” in vast shopping malls that are the exact opposite of the Netflix and Chill experience. Sited in former department stores at the King of Prussia Mall near Philadelphia and the Galleria Dallas mall, both occupy more than 100,000 square ...

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals - Pop singer died from acute propofol intoxication in 2009

Iconic 70s singer marries fiancé after 47 years of being together

Blue plaques unveiled for stars including Sir Norman Wisdom and Leslie Grantham

Blue plaques unveiled for stars including Sir Norman Wisdom and Leslie Grantham - The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster Mike Read.

‘Love Actually’ star Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 34, marries actor Talulah Riley in romantic ceremony

‘Love Actually’ star Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 34, marries actor Talulah Riley in romantic ceremony - Actors were all smiles as they were pictured leaving Hertfordshire church on Saturday

Patti Smith review – utterly transformed by the power of music

Four songs into her set, Patti Smith starts to cry: “First tears of the tour!” she sighs, wiping her eyes. They’re occasioned by the sound of the audience singing along to her 1978 track Ghost Dance, a sound you would assume she’s heard before in the years since she wrote it. Perhaps in Brighton they are even more reverential than those Smith usually faces, 60 years on from her debut single. The first but not the last loud scream of “I love you...

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS - ‘I feel so horrible that we didn’t pay attention to it,’ the actor said

WWE superstar Rhea Ripley gets married and breaks from tradition with gothic ceremony

The former world champion has officially tied the knot.

Capcom reveals Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster with teaser trailer

Just when you think Capcom has run out of remakes and remasters, a surprise one comes crawling out of the woodwork

Horizon: An American Saga, review: Kevin Costner may have just invented granddad cinema

A couple of years ago, when Top Gun: Maverick was riding high, the term ‘dad cinema’ caught on as a way to describe the few Hollywood films that took their cue from the pre-CG, pre-superhero age. Well, with his first feature in 21 years, Kevin Costner may have just invented granddad cinema. Horizon: An American Saga is a western of the breed John F...

David Tennant: Seller of trans rights clothing gobsmacked as sales soar after t-shirt worn by Doctor Who star

David Tennant: Seller of trans rights clothing gobsmacked as sales soar after t-shirt worn by Doctor Who star - Sales for the clothes shot up after the star wore a top on Instagram

How to get tickets for Cyndi Lauper: singer announces date at London O2 arena for farewell tour

How to get tickets for Cyndi Lauper: singer announces date at London O2 arena for farewell tour - Pre-sale for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour opens to fans

Watch Scarlett Johansson fake a moon landing in new 'Fly Me To The Moon' trailer (video)

A final trailer for Apple Original Films' comedy, "Fly Me To The Moon" which premiers in theaters on July 12.

20 stupid movies that are actually genius

Snakes on a plane? Mummies on a boat? Stepbrothers on a mission? It's all here on our list of movies that aren't as stupid as you think.

Skilled US Navy Seals Crazy Jump from 12,000 ft into Giant Stadium

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the US Navy Leap Frogs, a parachute demonstration team that wows spectators around the country throughout the year. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

20 iconic TV shows that almost didn’t get made

Imagine a world without your favorite television show. That was almost the reality for these 20 iconic series.

Lara Croft redesign defended as fans hit out at sad trolling comments

Lara Croft's redesign by developer Crystal Dynamics has resurfaced after her inclusion as a playable character in Dead By Daylight - and trolling comments made by some have been heavily criticised by most online. Croft is playable as a character in a number of games, such as Fortnite, Call of Duty and loads more with online survival horror game Dea...

Steve Cropper launches new project with the help of Brian May – who plays on a single written from an email sent by May

The Queen guitarist trades solos with Gibbons on Too Much Stress, the first taste of session legend Cropper’s new record Friendlytown

Adele Roberts tearfully accepts Pride Icon award: 'I didn't know if I'd see a moment like this again'

Adele Roberts tearfully accepts Pride Icon award: 'I didn't know if I'd see a moment like this again' - Roberts was one of 12 people honoured at Attitude magazine’s Pride Awards in London

Insanely luxurious Glastonbury tents come with a very high price tag

Not a long drop in sight.

Best RPG From Every Year In The 90s

The 1990s were the decade when RPGs became mainstream. With so many great games releasing around that time, these RPGs rose to the top of the pile.

70 Of The Best Ever Glastonbury Fashion Looks To Inspire Your Packing

From Kate Moss' iconic 2005 ensembles to last year's double-denim obsession.

A hot and sweaty start: What we learnt arriving at Glastonbury 2024

Euronews Culture journalist Jonny Walfisz is on the scene at Glastonbury to experience the highs and lows of the UK's most impressive and arguably famous music festival. Whether you're on your way there or not, follow our essential guide to what's happening on the ground. View on euronews

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

28 Side-by-Side Photos of Real People and the Celebs Who Played Them On-Screen

Emma Stone or Billie Jean King? (We can't tell either.)

Jamie Oliver’s son Buddy, 13, lands own BBC cookery show

Buddy Oliver, the 13-year-old son of Jamie Oliver, has landed his own BBC cookery show. Cooking Buddies will see the would-be chef sharing his passion for cooking and demonstrating how to make dishes including spicy tomato pasta, pizza and crispy chicken. The show will feature “surprise appearances from the Oliver family” and will be co-produced by...

Robbie McIntosh on playing with the Pretenders – and the knock-off Strat he used on tour with Paul McCartney

In a lifetime of great gear and credits from Norah Jones to Celine Dion and Paul McCartney, the guitarist says he remains in love with his yellow Strat copy

Taylor Swift's 22 most essential songs, ranked

With 10 original studio albums that span multiple genres, deciding which of Taylor Swift's vast collection of songs sit atop the rest is something no Swiftie takes pleasure in.

'80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright look decades younger in first look for Here

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright look decades younger in first look for Here - Actors reunite with Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis and screenwriter Eric Roth

20 actors who learned an entirely new skill for a role

Actors can't be expected to know everything. Sometimes, they have to learn something new for a job.

ITV viewers divided over 'infuriating' new series Douglas is Cancelled

One person said they could 'bear no more'.

Gary Lineker: BBC knows it made a mistake by taking me off air

Gary Lineker has said the BBC knows it made a mistake by taking him off air last year. The decision by Tim Davie, the director-general, to suspend Lineker from Match of the Day for posting a critical tweet about the Government’s migrant policy caused a crisis for the broadcaster. Lineker’s BBC Sport colleagues downed tools, and Mr Davie was forced ...

Cadbury 'eyebrow kid' unrecognisable as he recreates iconic ad 15 years later

The Cadbury's eyebrow advert was an instant hit when it hit our screens in 2009, with Bradley Ford and Georgia Wake wiggling their eyebrows to the sound of Don't Stop the Rock

Grand finales: The greatest movie endings

From jaw-dropping twists to romantic kisses, ambiguous freeze-frames to wonderful jokes, these movie conclusions stick with you long after the credits roll. All good movies must come to an end, but that doesn't mean they can't live on in your mind.

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

20 celebrities who became legitimately famous from TikTok

People can become famous in lots of ways. These 20 celebs did so through TikTok.

20 superhero movies to watch if you hate superhero movies

The phrase "superhero fatigue" has been thrown around, and not everybody is a fan of the genre, including prominent directors like Martin Scorsese. Luckily, several superhero movies defy conventions and will please even the most cynical viewers.

31 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

Netflix hit watched 25 million times in one week despite awful reviews

‘My life was surreal’: Anthony Michael Hall on John Hughes, therapy and his ‘wild ass’ childhood

If your formative years were shaped in any way by the 80s teen movies of John Hughes – crushes, triumphant underdogs, and an everlasting hankering for American high-school lockers – those actors feel something akin to long-lost relatives. Anthony Michael Hall has had an enduring acting career doing other work: he’s a 56-year-old father and looks nothing like his teenage self. But he can’t escape the nerdy kid in Weird Science, Sixteen Candles...

‘Wasn’t like this in the Nineties’: Robbie Williams begs for someone to recognise him in hilarious video

‘Wasn’t like this in the Nineties’: Robbie Williams begs for someone to recognise him in hilarious video - Pop star was disappointed that his garish outfit had failed to attract any attention while out with his wife, Ayda

The London singles hot list — city's 30 most eligible people (aged 18 to 80!) from Joe Alwyn to Bianca Jagger

The London singles hot list — city's 30 most eligible people (aged 18 to 80!) from Joe Alwyn to Bianca Jagger - The Duke of Windsor is off the table but London’s high society is full of singles — so as society summer hots up, Joe Bromley shares the capital’s catches