4 h. ago Forgotten Glasgow comedy drama hailed 'legendary' by fans now streaming for free

The 1998 by Peter Mullan production sees Douglas Henshall portray Michael Flynn, a figure who reconnects with his sister and two brothers in Glasgow following the death of their mum

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7 h. ago Brilliant Sheridan Smith BBC drama coming to Netflix 15 years after original release

The incredible BBC drama is heading to Netflix, 15 years after it was originally released

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24 h. ago The Sheridan Smith memes are distracting us from just how brilliant she really is

Smith’s ubiquitous ‘based on a true story’ dramas have become a punchline on social media, but her latest powerful turn in ‘I Fought the Law’ proves once again that she’s one of our brightest stars, says Katie Rosseinsky

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49 h. ago Everything to know about Zoe Slater's EastEnders return as BBC bosses make huge U

This week’s episodes will see Zoe Slater reunite with her mum Kat Moon after years apart - but ahead of the drama, here’s everything you need to know about the comeback

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5 d. ago Orphan review – László Nemes’ fable of resentment and rage in post

This always interesting film-maker displays impressive technical control in this painful, sombre story about a boy who meets the father he never knewAfter the spiritual ordeal of his Holocaust movie Son of Saul, and his complex, nuanced drama about prewar Budapest, Sunset, Hungarian director László Nemes comes to Venice with a valuable, interesting picture: another painful, sombre story from 20th-century central Europe composed in his familiar sepia visual palette, and executed with impressive technical control.Set in the aftermath of Hungary’s failed uprising against its Soviet masters, it is a story about sons rebelling against fathers, but also about coming to terms with (or having to swallow resentment at) the reality of a new order of power – just as the Hungarian people had to come to terms with Moscow’s rule and with finding their proud spirit of independence stigmatised as quasi-fascist. With no support for their self-determination, Hungarians in 1956 were orphaned by the ti...

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7 d. ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' exactly when 'alive' Becky returns after dramatic spoiler

The ITV soap has revealed a new trailer, involving Lisa Swain, signalling the start of more drama to come in Weatherfield

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8 d. ago KPop Demon Hunters: everyone is talking about it at school and on social media, but what is it?

The Netflix phenomenon has shot relative unknowns into stardom, and inspired kids and parents alike. Bertin Huynh explains it to Nick EvershedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOK, so what actually is KPop Demon Hunters? I’ve heard it mentioned by parents at school, by kids and randomly on social media but I am too lazy to Google it. Also, Google is terrible now.It’s been touted by Netflix as the platform’s most-watched original animated film ever. It tells the story of three hunters who use music’s power to move and connect hearts to create a barrier – the “golden Honmoon” – that will keep the forces of evil demons at bay. But probably just as importantly, it has everything: characters that grow, gorgeous animated visuals and a soundtrack I’ve been playing on repeat. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Thursday Murder Club review – Richard Osman bestseller provides solid, star

There’s much to enjoy in this adaptation of Osman’s ingenious book, with Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan as the senior-citizen X-MenRichard Osman’s phenomenal bestseller from 2020 was an ingenious, accessible, good-natured book, which helped rebrand the English detective novel as “cosy crime”, started a celeb-copycat publishing trend and, being about four elderly people in a retirement community rising above ageist condescension to solve crimes, spoke eloquently to the shut-in frustrations and escapist yearnings of the Covid age.Now it has been adapted as a funny and likable, if slightly bland, comedy-drama for Netflix, which as one character amusingly and pre-emptively comments, feels just like a Sunday teatime TV crime drama. There is nothing new about these nostalgist leanings: Agatha Christie has after all been a solid film and TV export for more than half a century. Screenwriters Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote adapt the novel and director Chris Colu...

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1 week ago Popular BBC presenter QUITS after a whopping 29 years with broadcaster

The TV personality announced his departure on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, admitting to his followers that now feels like the right time to leave and 'try something new'.

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1 week ago BBC presenter quits after 29 years on channel with emotional statement

BBC News presenter Tony Smith has shared some big news - he is leaving the corporation after 29 years, sharing his exit in an emotional statement

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2 w. ago NTAs 2025 nominations as Strictly lands three nods despite numerous scandals

The nominations are in for the National Television Awards 2025, and despite the ongoing drama surrounding Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC show is a firm favourite

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2 w. ago Shameless UK 'way better than US version' as 'gritty' series lands on Netflix

The iconic UK comedy-drama Shameless has landed on Netflix and is available to stream now, and many fans believe the series is "far better" than the "Hollywood version"

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2 w. ago Christy review – outstanding actors and Cork landmarks shine in a moving and funny Irish drama

Diarmuid Noyes and Danny Power play two brothers finding their feet after time in care in a social-realist film with heart and humourHere is a terrifically warm and involving Irish movie about two brothers from Cork’s northside; it is moving and funny, with plenty of affectionate shots of the iconic Knocknaheeny water tower looming futuristically over the skyline like a 70s spaceship or one of eastern Europe’s Soviet-era war memorials. Screenwriter Alan O’Gorman and first-time director and story co-creator Brendan Canty deliver a social-realist film with heart, featuring outstanding performances of sympathy and strength, developed from Canty’s 2019 short film of the same name. It’s tough, but capable of delicacy and succeeds in conveying something very difficult to achieve without sentimentality: love of your home town. You can come for the drama and stay for the cheeky hip-hop sequence over the closing credits, a final stretch of sweetness and fun that the movie has more than earne...

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing hasn't even started yet, and there's already drama

This time, it’s about the upcoming cast for the 2025 season

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2 w. ago Netflix's 'best movie in years' coming to cinemas for one weekend only after millions of views

Netflix's biggest original film of 2025 is coming to cinemas next weekend for showings across the UK - and fans are already calling for a sequel

Culture

2 w. ago Real Housewives of London on Disney+ review: has the franchise bitten off more than it can chew?

Far from hosting record-busting levels of drama, most of the tension so far comes from a nonsensical feud relating to the dentist. It’s not much to get your teeth into

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2 w. ago Real Housewives of London review: has the franchise bitten off more than it can chew?

Far from hosting record-busting levels of drama, most of the tension so far comes from a nonsensical feud relating to the dentist. It’s not much to get your teeth into

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2 w. ago Real Housewives of London review: criminally light on rich people feuding

Far from hosting record-busting levels of drama, most of the tension so far comes from a nonsensical feud relating to the dentist. It’s not much to get your teeth into

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2 w. ago 'Gripping and delightful' ITV drama rockets up Netflix charts as it makes streaming comeback four years after original release

The show, starring Keeley Hawes, 49, follows a woman dealing with the sudden loss of her husband.

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2 w. ago Chiesa and Salah’s late show earns Liverpool dramatic win against Bournemouth

The opening night of the new Premier League season contained tearful tributes, high drama, allegations of racist abuse and another reminder that, when it comes to indefatigable spirit and the will-to-win, Liverpool have few rivals.Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the first half at Anfield, appeared to have delivered a point for Andoni Iraoli’s side when hauling the visitors back from two goals down. An 88th minute volley from Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa, however, plus a stoppage time strike from Mohamed Salah conjured a rescue act for Arne Slot’s champions. Salah was in tears after the final whistle as he stood in front of the Kop and absorbed a tribute to Diogo Jota. Continue reading...

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