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36 minutes ago The play that changed my life: Jim Broadbent on Ken Campbell’s electrifying epic Illuminatus!

In the 70s, Campbell’s sprawling sci-fi odyssey was a huge education and a hysterical adventure for an eclectic bunch of actorsA teacher at Lamda had recommended early on that I might be suited to Ken Campbell’s way of working. I didn’t have the nerve to do anything about it. Eventually I did call and he said: “Oh, this is remarkable because I’m just about to do the most remarkable play yet done on Planet World! Read these books and come and have a chat.” So I did.The Illuminatus! Trilogy [by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson] is a sort of science fiction piece, drawing together an awful lot of the then current conspiracy theories. It’s a huge thing that spreads over lots of different stories and characters. Continue reading...

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37 minutes ago Man shares hidden detail on UK coins – and people are only just realising it

A man shared an interesting fact about UK coins on social media, leaving thousands of Instagram users stunned as many admitted they had no idea about the hidden detail

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73 minutes ago Woman wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours after trying to retrieve phone in regional NSW

Authorities say 500kg boulder moved with specialist winch as woman rescued from ‘unlikely predicament’ in Laguna through careful manoeuvringFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman was wedged between boulders for seven hours after she slipped head-first into a three-metre crevice while trying to retrieve her phone in regional New South Wales.Matilda Campbell’s friends initially spent an hour attempting to free her while she was hanging upside down before they called triple zero for help, NSW Ambulance said this week. Continue reading...

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95 minutes ago Pregnant mum's devastating diagnosis after 'paralysing pain' in her chest

Emily-Jane Scandrett, from Staffordshire, has issued an urgent warning amid her gruelling journey with mesothelioma, a rare cancer which mainly affects the lining of the lungs

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97 minutes ago Manchester United 'moving' to sign RB Leipzig striker as January exit claim emerges

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and the future of Joshua Zirkzee

Events

97 minutes ago Christmas chips recipe leaves people drooling – but it's missing one thing

A dedicated home cook has shared her recipe for Christmas chips online – and while foodies are excited about the prospect of tucking into it as early as October, some say there's something missing

Events

97 minutes ago US presidential election briefing: Harris courts Republicans with Liz Cheney as Trump says he was ‘saved’ by God

Kamala Harris toured swing-states with the Republican, while Donald Trump appeared with faith leaders with 15 days to go until the presidential electionDon’t miss important US election news. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Continue reading...

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2 hours ago 22 Kids and Counting dad faces £1,460 bill after being hauled before court

Channel 5 star Noel Radford, who has appeared in 22 Kids and Counting, was hauled before Lancaster Magistrates' Court today (Thursday) after being accused of speeding

Economics

2 hours ago Eleanor Brown: Vengeful daughter put naked photos of dad's mistress on escort website

Eleanor Brown was "utterly, utterly unapologetic" about plastering nude images of the woman on an escort site called "Beaver Street" - and a judge ignored pleas to suspend her jail term

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