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When it comes to fantasy fiction, the British are second to none

In the mid-1950s, before she ­became known as one of the finest writers of fantasy for children in the English-­speaking world, a young woman went to hear her lecturers speak. Diana Wynne Jones, then an English ­undergraduate at Oxford, wrote that C S Lewis was a magician of the form, able to make the “dullest topics absolutely shine”. He spoke in ...

Andrew McCarthy on why two Breakfast Club stars are absent from Brat Pack documentary

Andrew McCarthy on why two Breakfast Club stars are absent from Brat Pack documentary - ‘I knew it was still so sort of dodgy in some people’s lives,’ said the star

40 celebrities who often get confused for one another

As many tabloids have claimed, celebrities are just like us! Only a lot of the time, their doppelgangers are also in the public eye. So now it’s time to look at the celebrities that often get confused for one another because they look so much alike, as well as a couple of other reasons that aren’t physical at all.

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.)

US rapper hotly-tipped to headline Glastonbury in 2025 after years of fans begging

Fans will lose themselves.

The 25 most memorable fictional bands

Great bands don't have to be real. What does that mean? There are plenty of great bands that exist only on the screen. Sure, some fictional bands have managed to play some real-life gigs, but you get the point.

Michael Mosley’s unfinished TV series could be aired by BBC as tribute

Michael Mosley’s unfinished series could be aired by the BBC as a tribute to the late doctor. The health expert died in 40C (104F) heat on the Greek island of Symi before the completion of the 10-part series Just One Thing, based on his podcasts. The BBC may release the unfinished production, which covered subjects from yoga to volunteering, in a t...

Yasmin le Bon interview: ‘Our kids are not inheriting anything. There is no trust fund’

Yasmin Le Bon is pleased that we’ve agreed to meet outside a café not far from her home in Putney, south-west London, because she’s been able to drop some shoes at the cobbler’s en route. “Multitasking,” she beams, before launching into a rant about the wasteland Putney High Street has become and how the Boots on her local shopping parade has close...

Who are the 25 greatest acting one-hit wonders?

We often talk about one-hit wonders in music (shout out to Natalie Imbruglia, Men Without Hats and the rest of the gang). However, there are acting one-hit wonders too. For this exercise, here is how we are defining an acting one-hit wonder.

LFC announce U-turn ahead of final Taylor Swift Anfield gig

The club announced its decision earlier today

Nicola Coughlan’s moment of Bridgerton glory crowns a refreshingly different rise to the top

Nicola Coughlan’s moment of Bridgerton glory crowns a refreshingly different rise to the top - IN FOCUS: The Irish actor is far and away the best thing about ‘Bridgerton’ season three. Katie Rosseinsky looks back at her anomalous journey to get here, from struggling drama graduate to comedy star and period drama leading lady

Avatar: The Last Airbender | The Art of Bending | Netflix

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Here's how the visual effects and stunts team brought all four elements to life through the art of bending. Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80237845 About Netflix: Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Avatar: The Last Airbender | The Art of Bending | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/@netflixbehindthestreams A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

Outnumbered kids reunite for new special – and they will make you feel old

Outnumbered kids reunite for new special – and they will make you feel old - The BBC sitcom suddenly feels like a very long time ago

The 32 Most Underrated '00s Movies Ever

We rounded up the most underrated movies of the decade.

Best Retro Game Consoles in 2024

Tired of modern consoles and want to step back into the world of classic titles? These are the best consoles for retro gaming.

Notable TV shows about fathers and sons

Fathers and sons: It’s not all games of catch with a ghost! Some shows have fathers and sons, but some shows are about “fathers and sons.” Here, we are dealing with the latter.

The Boys, season 4, review: outrageous superhero satire shows signs of outgrowing its Spandex

Early in the latest season of superhero satire The Boys (Prime Video), it is revealed that Homelander, the show’s sociopathic answer to Superman, is suffering the ravages of ageing. Greying hair, a midlife crisis – this psycho-in-Spandex (a grippingly unsettling Antony Starr) is struggling to hold it together. The same might be said for The Boys it...

The 90s band who famously made it rain at Glastonbury in 'historic' moment

The iconic festival has had its fair share of memorable moments, but only one has controlled the weather.

Cristiano Ronaldo Best EVER Freestyle Video | Featuring F2 | Retro Video

Prepare to be spellbound as two worlds collide in an explosion of football talent! Join Cristiano Ronaldo, whose illustrious career has seen him shine at iconic clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, alongside the F2 Freestyler Jeremy Lynch, on an exhilarating journey through a world where skill knows no limits and creativity reigns supreme! In this electrifying video, witness the iconic blend of Ronaldo's unmatched prowess honed during his time at Manchester United and Real Madrid, combined with the jaw-dropping freestyle flair of the F2 Freestyler Jeremy Lynch. From jaw-dropping tricks to mind-bending flicks, Ronaldo and the F2 Freestyler demonstrate an unparalleled mastery of the ball that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Together, they redefine the boundaries of what's possible on the pitch, seamlessly combining athleticism, technique, and innovation in a mesmerizing display of skill! Watch as Ronaldo, having dazzled fans at both Manchester United and Real Madrid, al

Operation Mincemeat: the West End hit is still the perfect mix of ingenious, silly and moving

My original Operation Mincemeat musical review was an unqualified five-star rave. I was bowled over by this plucky British success story – or two stories, in fact: both the astonishing real-life Second World War plot to foil the Nazis, and the crafting of a knockout show about it. But I did wonder how it might fare once the original creators left t...

From The Who’s V-signs to bad miming: the most notorious Top of the Pops performances of all time

Sixty years since it first aired in early 1964 until its controversial cancellation in 2006, Top of the Pops (TOTP) played host to hundreds of titans of music. Most performances went off without a hitch, thrilling audiences and boosting record sales. But gathering a bunch of rock bands every week was always a potential recipe for disaster, and the ...

8 touring productions to see this summer before they end their runs

Is four movie adaptations sufficient for one season?

Viggo Mortensen says he was fired from classic 1980s film without being told

Viggo Mortensen says he was fired from classic 1980s film without being told - ‘I assumed I had that role,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ star said of frustrating experience

60s pop icon and actress dies aged 80

80s pop hit set to become the unofficial anthem of Euro 2024

The song was first released in 1983

New Netflix hit watched over 10 million times in first two days

Get a sneak peek at new 'Alien: Rogue Incursion' survival horror game (trailer)

A preview of the first trailer for Survios' upcoming "Alien: Rogue Incursion" VR game.

There was a very special meaning behind the Princess of Wales' Trooping the Colour outfit

The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to her royal role this weekend, attending the 2024 Trooping the Colour celebrations. This is the first time the 42-year-old mother of three has been seen in an official capacity this year, taking a break from public duty to focus on her recovery, following her cancer diagnosis. One of the most talked-a...

20 performances that thwarted audience expectations

Many actors sometimes find themselves typecast and pigeonholed into certain kinds of roles, stifling their creativity and creating a restrictive set of expectations among audiences. The very best actors know how to use their star power to their advantage — no matter the role.

30 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.

'Black skin finally shining to its full potential on ground-breaking new Netflix series'

Netflix's superhero series has used special technology.

Pop star Daniel Bedingfield praises AI for capturing ‘soul’ of his music

The Gotta Get Thru This songwriter has produced a new album using artificial intelligence.

Countdown star Susie Dent’s ‘delight’ at honour for sharing her joy of language

Countdown star Susie Dent’s ‘delight’ at honour for sharing her joy of language - For more than 30 years, Oxford-based Dent has appeared as the resident expert in Dictionary Corner on the Channel 4 show.

Heinz Guderian - Blitzkrieg & the Panzer Corps Documentary

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Will Ferrell revels in being most embarrassing dad ever at son’s prom

Will Ferrell revels in being most embarrassing dad ever at son’s prom - Ferrell has three sons - Magnus, Mattias, and Axel – with wife Viveca Paulin

Father’s Day ‘will never be the same without you’, says Tom Parker’s widow

Father’s Day ‘will never be the same without you’, says Tom Parker’s widow - The Wanted singer died in March 2022 at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

England fans dance to a different tune at Euro 24 with fresh repertoire of chants

As one gang of England fans start up a round of 10 German bombers outside the Gelsenkirchen piazza bar, another nearby group chimes in: “shut up” is their contribution. Sung to the tune of She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain, the divisive and repetitive song with its lyrics describing RAF planes shooting down German aircraft has long been chanted in certain sections of the Three Lions’s travelling support, despite England managers for decades...

Strictly Come Dancing legend admits show was ‘brutal awakening’

'Maybe people felt sorry for me, because they were nice to me afterwards.'

Sasquatch Sunset review – brilliant bigfoot oddity is unexpectedly moving

It might be one of the finest pieces of acting of the year so far. Near the end of Sasquatch Sunset, the gloriously weird feature from David and Nathan Zellner, Riley Keough wordlessly conveys a slowly creeping moment of profound existential despair that crushes your heart with its bleakness. It’s all the more impressive that she achieves this using her eyes alone, since her face and body are encased in a thick prosthetic layer of foam and...

Giovanni Pernice makes first statement after Strictly Come Dancing exit

Giovanni Pernice makes first statement after Strictly Come Dancing exit - Italian dancer had been a part of the BBC competition show since 2015

Outrageous Homes: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has more fun than anyone else alive

I am starting to feel sorry for Channel 4, because they are never going to make a property show I like, no matter how many times they try. This is simply because of the economic reality I live in – I don’t own property and I’m starting to think I never will, thanks woke – and that makes it grating and tedious to watch other people on TV build houses, or renovate houses, or Grand Design their houses. They tried with George Clarke, but I loathed...

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.

Five key moments from Kate's public return at Trooping the Colour

Today’s appearance at Trooping the Colour has marked the first time Kate Middleton has returned to public duties since her diagnosis last year.

Things you could do in the 1970s you can't anymore

Did we miss anything out?

Sienna Miller says younger men are more respectful to women than older generations

Sienna Miller says younger men are more respectful to women than older generations - ‘They have grown up with a more level playing field,’ the actor said

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker halts BBC show for 'tough' update on TV pundit

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker paused Saturday's broadcast to speak out about famous TV pundit Alan Hansen

The 29 Best Grammys Red Carpet Outfits Ever

There's high-end couture, and there's also some wild innovation.

‘My mother’s death left me with an urgent mission’: Rachael Stirling on sharing Diana Rigg’s views on assisted dying

It was during the process of my mother [actor Diana Rigg] dying of terminal lung cancer that her frustrations of having no agency became clear. My husband, Guy [Garvey], had recorded tapes of his father speaking before he died and it felt like the natural thing to do with Mama. She and Guy talked about life, love and her career. Then there were recordings about the right to die. At this stage she was in the hospital, when it was the end. By this...

LION REUNIONS - 10 Years of Unique Bonds

Lion Reunions with Kevin Richardson. This video is for newcomers and loyal supporters alike, a celebration of all the unique bonds we've seen over the last 10 years. Welcome to Lion Whisperer TV! #wildlife #animals #fun Credit goes to Jackie Badenhorst @jackiewildphoto for the beautiful thumbnail demonstrating a unique bond! Become a member of LionWhispererTV today and receive exclusive videos and content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NS4MiiHAFo3CYI7fRSLtQ/join New video every Friday at 4:00 PM GMT - Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NS4MiiHAFo3CYI7fRSLtQ?sub_confirmation=1 Purchase your Lion Whisperer Merch now: https://thelionwhispererclothing.com/ Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionWhispererSA Instagram: http://instagram.com/lionwhisperersa Website: http://www.lionwhisperer.co.za LionWhispererTV aim is to raise awareness about The Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary.

29 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!