4 d. ago The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver by Rafael Torrubia review: 'bold, brassy, clever work'

This fantasy novel by Scots-Spanish writer Rafael Torrubia rattles along at a thrilling pace, writes Stuart Kelly

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9 d. ago Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius album review – Gardner and the LPO’s reading is bold and dramatic

(LPO)Recorded live at the BBC Proms, Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s propulsive performance, with soloists Allan Clayton, Jamie Barton and James Platt, is one to cherishThe Dream of Gerontius may be the unlikely star of Alan Bennett’s The Choral, but it’s hardly in need of a popularity boost: Edward Gardner’s vibrant new recording is one of three released in the last two years, with another due in January.Recorded live at the 2022 BBC Proms, this propulsive reading has a great deal going for it. Allan Clayton captures the febrile nature of the dying man whose every sensation is both a terror and a fascination. His heroic tone thrills in the great prayer, Sanctus Fortis, while an expressive use of text illuminates the philosophical question and answer session in Part Two. Jamie Barton’s luxurious mezzo-soprano possesses a tangible immediacy as well as offering ample reserves of comfort. James Platt’s craggy bass is well-suited to the Angel of the Agony. Continu...

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1 week ago David Beckham to help create King’s Foundation garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The former footballer said he wants to ‘inspire people to get outside into nature’.

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1 week ago BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025: Best photos from Glasgow red carpet including Alan Cumming, David Tennant and Ewan McGregor

Legends from across the industry gathered for a glitzy evening.

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2 w. ago Slowburn Restaurant Walthamstow, London Review: Big, bold sharing plates in a denim factory

Slowburn Restaurant Walthamstow, London Review: Big, bold sharing plates in a denim factory  Time Out

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2 w. ago BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025: All winners announced at Glasgow awards ceremony

Stars including Ewan McGregor, David Tennant and Alan Cumming gathered for the BAFTA Scotland awards in Glasgow.

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2 w. ago Porn Play review, Royal Court Theatre – Ambika Mod’s bold addiction drama resists simple answers

The ‘One Day’ star plays a young professor whose addiction to violent pornography online makes for confronting real-life viewing

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2 w. ago Joe Marler reveals how much he was paid on Celebrity Traitors as he opens up on the family bereavement that nearly saw him leave the hit TV show

Marler, alongside singer Car Burns, actor Nick Mohammed, historian David Olusoga and comedian Alan Carr, reached the final of the show that had captivated millions across the country.

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3 w. ago Celebrity Traitors star exposes unseen moment that changed the course of the final

The Celebrity Traitors final was nail-biting to the end as millions tuned in to see fantastic Traitor Alan Carr took home the prize pot after fooling David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed

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3 w. ago Charity welcomes Alan Carr’s ‘incredible’ Celebrity Traitors prize donation

Neuroblastoma UK joked the comedian is ‘truly faithful’ to it, after receiving the £87,500.

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3 w. ago Final of BBC’s Celebrity Traitors secures overnight audience of 11.1 million

Comedian Alan Carr won ‘the ultimate game of deceit and betrayal’ on Thursday.

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3 w. ago Alan Carr issued warning by The Traitors star after breaking down during show final

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr was comforted by Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga as he broke down in tears after winning the BBC series

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3 w. ago Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr issued warning after breaking down during show final

Alan Carr was comforted by Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga as he broke down in tears, after winning the first series of Celebrity Traitors

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3 w. ago Alan Carr issued warning after breaking down in tears during Celebrity Traitors final

Comedian Alan Carr was consoled by co-stars Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga during an emotional moment after winning the first series of Celebrity Traitors

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3 w. ago Celebrity Traitors fans call for Alan Carr to receive a knighthood as 12 million tune in for his surprise victory

It's estimated that 10 million people tuned in for the grand finale that saw Traitor Alan, 49, hoodwink Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga into believing he was a Faithful.

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3 w. ago Charity ‘grateful’ after Alan Carr donates Celebrity Traitors prize

Neuroblastoma UK thanked the comedian for donating the £87,500 prize pot.

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3 w. ago Alan Carr says Celebrity Traitors lie 'tore him apart' as he breaks down in tears at victory

The winner of The Celebrity Traitors UK was confirmed during a very tense final on Thursday, 6 November, as Alan Carr, David Olusoga, Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed battled it out

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3 w. ago Celebrity Traitors fans call for Alan Carr to receive a knighthood as 10 million tune in for his surprise victory

It's estimated that 10 million people tuned in for the grand finale that saw Traitor Alan, 49, hoodwink Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga into believing he was a Faithful.

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3 w. ago Alan Carr says agent did not think he would go far on Celebrity Traitors

The presenter was one of the finalists during Thursday nights highly anticipated finale of the BBC spin-off series.

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3 w. ago Alan Carr says Celebrity Traitors lie 'tore him apart' as he sobs over victory

The winner of The Celebrity Traitors UK was confirmed during the tense final on Thursday night, as Alan Carr, David Olusoga, Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed battled it out

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