9 h. ago The Guide #192: How reality TV and streaming has shaped 21st

In this week’s newsletter: In the second of our new miniseries looking back at the last quarter-century of pop culture, we chart the transformation of television since 2000To try to get our heads round the fact that we’re somehow a quarter of the way into the 21st century, the Guide is running a miniseries of newsletters looking at how pop culture has changed over the past 25 years. We tackled music last month and we’ll be looking at the state of film next month, before sharing our favourite culture of the century so far, and asking for yours too, in July.Today, we’re taking the temperature of TV. Like the music industry, television has seen its entire business model upended by the streaming revolution this century. That has meant what was once a universal activity – an entire nation sat around the glow of the old cathode ray tube – has been replaced by people watching a galaxy of different shows, or watching the same show but at completely different times. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Father’s Day gift guide 2025: 11 unique food and drink gifts to surprise your dad

Food and drink gift ideas for Father’s Day that dad will really appreciate.

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16 h. ago Father’s Day gadget gift guide 2025: Top tech for foodie, DIY and garden

Make Dad’s day with one of these clever, thoughtful gadgets – from pro-grade pizza ovens to smart garden tools he’ll actually use.

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16 h. ago French Open 2025 guide: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know about Roland

Play in the year’s second Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the French Open on the red clay courts of Roland-Garros on Sunday

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32 h. ago Amazon's bulk chocolate boxes from Cadbury, Nestle and Celebrations slashed in price ready for Father's Day

Amazon has reduced a number of chocolate boxes in its Everyday Essentials week, and they make the perfect gift to give this Father's Day

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33 h. ago Amazon's huge chocolate boxes from Cadbury, Nestle and Celebrations are all slashed in price

Amazon has slashed the prices of nearly all of its chocolate boxes as part of the online retailer's Everyday Essentials week, and they make the perfect Father's Day gift

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38 h. ago Tom Cruise makes rare comment on being a parent after question about Father’s Day

Actor is famously discreet about his private life

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39 h. ago Tom Cruise makes rare comment on parenthood after being asked about Father’s Day

Actor is famously discreet about his private life

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41 h. ago Katie Holmes breaks cover after Tom Cruise's dismissive Father's Day remark about daughter Suri

Katie Holmes shone as she attended the Tod's Cocktail Party in New York, just a day after her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, made a somewhat cold remark about their daughter, Suri.

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44 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, May 22, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Gemini to Sagittarius

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64 h. ago Are these the funniest Father’s Day cards this year? You decide

From puns to brutal truth bombs, we’ve found the funniest Father’s Day cards you can buy in 2025 – and they’re all gloriously inappropriate.

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65 h. ago Katie Holmes is seen for the first time since ex Tom Cruise awkwardly shrugged off Father's Day question amid his estrangement from their daughter Suri

Katie Holmes was all smiles in her first sighting since ex Tom Cruise awkwardly shrugged off a Father's Day question amid his estrangement from their daughter Suri.

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68 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Gemini to Sagittarius

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3 d. ago Tom Cruise caught off guard with awkward question amid estrangement from daughter Suri

Tom Cruise was caught off guard when he was asked a Father's Day question during Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning premiere in New York

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3 d. ago Tom Cruise's awkward response to Father's Day question amid estrangement from daughter Suri

The actor was seemingly caught off guard by the unexpected question and being asked about the upcoming holiday.

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3 d. ago Father's day gift ideas: presents London men actually want, from our experts and insiders

The capital’s coolest men deserve better than novelty mugs. Here’s what our fashion, beauty and lifestyle team recommend

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3 d. ago Dads can get free advice from BBC Gardeners' World expert Monty Don for Father's Day

Monty Don is best known as the main presenter of the BBC TV series Gardeners' World

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4 d. ago Stacey Solomon has an innovative solution to creating vintage

The DIY queen is back with another clever garden hack, and this time, Stacey Solomon is turning a leftover old sink into the prettiest upcycled planter perfect for spring

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4 d. ago Jo Malone fragrance and £40 serum slashed to £5 in LookFantastic Father's Day set

The online beauty retailer's new curated grooming box for men is packed with nine products from the likes of Jo Malone, Elemis and REN - and it's worth a whopping £180

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4 d. ago Best whisky deals on Amazon right now, from Speyside classics to smoky Islay drams

Looking for a Father’s Day gift that won’t disappoint? These Amazon whisky deals offer big savings on great bottles – including smooth Speysides and a surprising own-brand pick.

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