2 h. ago George RR Martin’s publisher defends new Game of Thrones book amid AI artwork claims

Fans suspect cover elements of new illustrated edition of ‘A Feast for Crows’ generated with AI

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2 h. ago Whitworth Bros Chairman on family business growth and new horizons

Martin George, chairman of Whitworth Bros, reflects on the company’s growth, its place in the E2E Profit 100, and ambitions to expand beyond milling into new industries.

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64 h. ago The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson

The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to foldThe resignation of the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, over accusations of bias comes as a shock and leaves a gulf at the top of the corporation when it needs leadership most. Davie stressed that the decision was his alone – neither the board, nor even many of those who led the coordinated attack among rightwing press and politicians expected it.Now the resignations of both Davie and the CEO of BBC News, Deborah Turness, have shown that baying for blood gets results.Jane Martinson is professor of financial journalism at City St George’s and a member of the board of the Scott Trust, which owns the Guardian Media Group. She writes in a personal capacityDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here...

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64 h. ago Kingdom review – David Attenborough never fails to make nature awe

Attenborough’s latest extravaganza is packed with such high drama it’s like Game of Thrones if Cersei was a hyena. If only it hadn’t been bumped down the schedules because of StrictlyAs I watch a leopard hunt in Kingdom, the BBC’s latest David Attenborough-narrated documentary, I find myself thinking about a YouGov survey from a few years ago that found that half of Britons wouldn’t take a free trip to the moon, with 11% turning it down because “there isn’t enough to see and do”. As well as it providing a fantastic insight into the great British public’s psyche (would outer space be better if it had Alton Towers?), I can’t help but wonder if it also explains the pressure that TV commissioners feel under to find new ways to interest the pesky human race in sights that would previously have been greeted with wonder.Back in 2017, Blue Planet II was the most-watched programme of the year, with 14.1 million viewers tuning in to see dolphins surf on prime time. Today, the six-part Kingdom...

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4 d. ago Frankenstein Netflix cast from Game of Thrones legend to Harry Potter star

The classic novel Frankenstein has been adapted into an epic Netflix film and boasts a star-studded cast.

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8 d. ago New David Attenborough docuseries described as ‘almost Shakespearean’ in feel

BBC series has been compared to ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Succession’ and ‘The Lion King’

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1 week ago Inside Netflix's Death By Lightning from release date to 'wild' real

Death By Lightning is a new unbelievable true story drama from the creators of Game of Thrones.

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2 w. ago How newly married Game Of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead Wright ditched fame and fortune to pursue a career in neuroscience

The actor, 26, who revealed on Monday he'd tied the knot with his longterm girlfriend, had shared his passions for particle physics while starring on the HBO show.

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2 w. ago Chris Martin has to ask permission of ex Gwyneth Paltrow to get a new girlfriend

Paltrow needs to give a yes or no answer before Chris can move on according to sources and he's linked with Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner

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2 w. ago Game of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead Wright is married! Actor exchanges vows in intimate London ceremony as his former co

The actor rose to fame as crippled Bran Stark in the HBO television series, which earned him a Young Artist Award nomination as Best Young Supporting Actor in a TV Series.

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2 w. ago Game of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead Wright is married! Actor ties the knot in intimate London ceremony as his co

Game of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead Wright is married! Actor ties the knot in intimate London ceremony as his co-stars send their congratulations  Daily Mail

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2 w. ago Brazil and Peru are failing uncontacted people – and the Amazon’s future is at stake | Julio Cusurichi Palacios and Beto Marubo

As Cop30 approaches, a new report makes it clear the survival of isolated tribes is under threat as protections are eroded. It’s time our countries fulfilled their obligations to defend Indigenous peopleA new report published on Monday by the NGO Survival International reveals 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups across 10 countries in South America, Asia, and the Pacific, according to a five-year study titled Uncontacted peoples: At the edge of survival. Half of these groups – tens of thousands of people – face extinction within a decade due to industrial activity, criminal gangs and missionary incursions, with logging, mining and agribusiness cited as the primary threats.The report also warns that even indirect contact, such as disease spread by outsiders, could devastate populations, while the climate crisis and illegal activities further endanger their survival. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sophie Turner and Chris Martin are secretly dating after her split from posh boyfriend and his from Dakota Johnson

CHRIS Martin and Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner are secretly dating after following high-profile splits. The Coldplay frontman, 48, split from long term girlfriend Dakota Johnson, 35. back in June, following an eight-year romance - while Sophie Turner split with super posh boy Peregrine 'Perry' Pearson in September. But according to reports, Chris and...

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2 w. ago Game of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead Wright ties knot in London ceremony; Sophie Turner, John Bradley and others react | Hindustan Times

Game of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead Wright ties knot in London ceremony; Sophie Turner, John Bradley and others react | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago Sean Bean reveals how unlikely Sheffeld United tattoo landed him Hollywood role

The actor, 66, has become one of the UK's most successful actors at home and abroad in film and TV, starring in huge TV series like Game Of Thrones and hit film The Lord Of The Rings and National Treasure

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2 w. ago BBC Traitors star Celia Imrie's next role confirmed alongside Game of Thrones favourite

Celia Imrie is set to star in an upcoming festive film alongside a star-studded cast including a Game of Thrones favourite and a Bridgerton actress

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2 w. ago Celebrity Traitors star Celia Imrie's next role confirmed alongside Game of Thrones favourite

Celia Imrie's next acting role has been confirmed, with the Celebrity Traitors favourite due to star in a new 'chaotic' festive film

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3 w. ago Game of Thrones star bags role in new Harlan Coben drama as full cast revealed

Lazarus is the latest Harlan Coben drama to make its way to Prime Video, boasting a star-studded cast led by Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.

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3 w. ago The Twits cast in full from Game of Thrones legend to comedy genius

The Twits follows Mr and Mrs Twit as they operate their amusement park called Twitlandia.

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3 w. ago Stranger Things star admits cast was ‘worried’ about final season because Game of Thrones got ‘torn to shreds’

Fifth and final season to air this year in December

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