8 h. ago Silent Witness star Emilia Fox on 'thinking about end of life' and her love of true crime

EXCLUSIVE: Silent Witness star Emilia Fox talks about parenting, perfect days and planning for the future - and explains why working on the show for 21 years has changed her views on life and death

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35 h. ago Smoke review – no TV show has ever been worth sticking with more

Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett hit every ball out of the park in this smart, mesmerising crime drama about arson investigators. It’s hugely entertaining – if you can make it through the shaky startI never want to include spoilers, but sometimes they cannot be avoided. So, because I want you to stick with the new miniseries by Dennis Lehane, starring Taron Egerton (the pair reuniting after their great success with 2022’s Black Bird), and enjoy the myriad benefits it will reap, I urge you to ignore any misgivings you have about the first two episodes of Smoke. Most of them will fall away. The tonal inconsistencies, the apparent self-indulgence of Lehane with his protagonist’s hobby, the dabs of bad characterisation – just keep the faith. If you can’t, then Google the true crime podcast on which Smoke is based and work out what must be happening from there. I’m not giving you the title because you’ll be ruining a lot of fun for yourself.It is not as though sticking with it will be t...

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44 h. ago Taron Egerton knew he just had to play 'fascinating' and 'disturbing' new TV role

Taron Egerton stars as an arson investigator in the new Apple TV+ series, Smoke, which is inspired by the true crime story of a serial arsonist who set fire to businesses in Southern California

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4 d. ago Poop Cruise review – a fascinating look at a toilet disaster that still haunts passengers 12 years later

In 2013, more than 4,000 people on a malfunctioning 13-storey holiday boat had to spend days defecating into bags. This catch-up with passengers makes for a fun hour of unintentional comedyWith the latest instalments of the series Trainwreck, Netflix appears to be trying to grant us some brief summer break from the worst kind of horrors the true crime genre can offer. In contrast to previous episodes, which looked at the Woodstock 99 riots and Astroworld tragedy that saw 10 people die in a crowd crush at a massive Live Nation-organised concert – including a nine-year-old child – it has suddenly pivoted in tone.Last week it gave us Mayor of Mayhem, the tale of Rob “I am not a crack addict” Ford, the crack-addicted mayor of Toronto and his very un-Canadian way of doing municipal business. In coming weeks, there will be accounts of the balloon boy’s story, a private investigation agency run by soccer moms, and “the greatest shitpost ever made”. Whether this tonal change comes as a reli...

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4 d. ago An underrated true crime thriller starring Keira Knightley is airing on TV tonight

It is based on the true story of a serial killer who murdered 13 women in the 1960s

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8 d. ago The Scottish Borders hotel with food 'to die for' you can book at major discount

Its restaurant has been especially acclaimed by guests.

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9 d. ago Silent Witness star Emilia Fox’s ‘divisive’ true crime documentary now available online

‘Very weird watch’ wrote one perplexed viewer

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1 week ago 'Prophecy' comic book claiming 'catastrophe' in Japan causes airline to cut flights

A 'prophecy' from a viral comic book that warns of 'catastrophe' has forced a major airline to cut flights to southern Japan next month amid passenger panic and earthquake fears

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1 week ago The 14 best true crime documentaries to watch now, chosen by the Daily Mail's crime experts

The true crime obsession is here to stay - and audiences captivated by these tragic tales still can't look away.

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1 week ago Famous pop star appearing at Soccer Aid could have had VERY different career as it's revealed he was previously on the books of major Premier League club

A famous pop star appearing at this year's edition of Soccer Aid could have had a very different career having been part of the academy set-up at one Premier League club.

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2 w. ago 'Most gripping' novel with 'unexpected twists' is just 99p on Kindle this month

The novel was published back in 2021, and has earned a reputation for being a real page-turner that you won't be able to put down

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2 w. ago 7 chilling true crime documentaries on Netflix to binge this weekend

Netflix is home to some of the most disturbing true crime documentaries that are all the rage with fans of the genre - but these are the most chilling of them all.

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2 w. ago Modern Family star Ariel Winter, 27, talks 'scary' move of posing as a 12

The Hollywood veteran became a part of undercover operations for the nonprofit SOSA - Safe from Online Sex Abuse - for a true crime docuseries on YouTube called SOSA Undercover.

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2 w. ago Inside the chilling trial of Graham Dwyer as new true crime documentary revisits murder case

A new true crime documentary explores the chilling trial of Graham Dwyer, revisiting the infamous murder that shocked the people of Ireland

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2 w. ago The 'perfect' Scottish family lodge break you can book at major discount

One guest described the accommodation as "absolutely beautiful"

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2 w. ago American Gangster film based on true story that's a 'must watch' if you love the Godfather

The gangster film, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime, has been hailed as very "underrated" and the "best true crime drama out there".

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2 w. ago Harold Shipman: New Mail podcast explores the 'unusual' early life of Doctor Death and the missed warning signs that foreshadowed his killing spree

An Appointment with Murder is a brand-new true crime podcast that delves into the minds, methods, and motivations of medical murderers.

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2 w. ago Tell us how popular culture has prompted you to make a dramatic life change

We’d like to hear from people who have been inspired by a song, TV show, film or book to make a major change in their lifeWhether it’s leaving a loveless relationship after watching Sex and the City or a punk band inspiring you to quit drinking, we’d like to hear about your moments of cultural awakening for a column in the Guardian’s Saturday magazine.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The London socialite. His aristocrat killer. And a mother’s search for justice

The brutal, ketamine-fuelled killing of public schoolboy Alex Morgan shocked the world. In our new chart-topping true-crime podcast, we tell the real story

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3 w. ago The true story behind A Widow’s Game is even wilder than the Netflix film

A Spanish true-crime drama about the so-called ‘Black Widow of Patraix’ is a firm favourite with Netflix viewers. Katie Rosseinsky looks at the harrowing case behind the streaming hit

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