2 h. ago Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review – troubled minds and family mysteries

The Patrick Melrose author brings his trademark dark wit and flinty compassion to this wide-ranging sequelEdward St Aubyn’s previous novel, 2021’s Double Blind, was something of a challenge even for his devotees. Leaving aside the usual gripe that he is never quite as compelling without the shield of his authorial alter ego Patrick Melrose, the obsessive nature of the book’s inquiry into bioethics, narcosis, psychotherapy, oncology, venture capitalism and inheritance made too heady a cocktail to be more than sipped, a few pages at a time. I struggled with it until the very last scene, a charity bash where a schizophrenic young man takes his first terrified steps in employment as a waiter and happens upon a woman who, unknown to both, is intimately related to him. Their chance encounter was intensely moving and tautly suspenseful – you felt an immediate longing to know what would befall them.That longing is now answered in Parallel Lines, which picks up the narrative five years later...

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17 h. ago Lorraine Kelly fans all say same thing as she enjoys family trip to Scotland

Lorraine Kelly had a busy Monday instalment of her ITV show but revealed to fans she'd prepared by taking 'beautiful' trip home to Scotland with baby granddaughter Billie.

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22 h. ago Lorraine Kelly sips on cocktails in a fluffy robe as she enjoys family  weekend away at luxury five

The presenter, 65, headed to the Scottish capital for some family time with her husband Steve, daughter Rosie, 30, and granddaughter Billie, eight months.

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23 h. ago Lorraine Kelly rushes to support ITV show guest after breaking down in tears

On Monday's instalment of Lorraine, the ITV star spoke to Adele Roberts after she completed the London Marathon over the weekend.

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59 h. ago Barack Obama dines without Michelle AGAIN amid rumors over the state of their marriage

Former President Barack Obama enjoyed some family time with his daughters in Los Angeles on Friday evening - but wife Michelle was nowhere to be seen.

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3 d. ago This Morning fans jeer 'I wouldn't mess with her' as 'deadpan' Patsy Palmer returns for another 'joyless' Celebrity Big Brother interview

It comes after the EastEnders star, 52, blanked Lorraine Kelly in an awkward chat about their former housemate Mickey Rourke, 72, on her show earlier this week.

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4 d. ago Patsy Palmer's awkward response as Lorraine Kelly grills her over CBB co

Patsy Palmer appeared on ITV's Lorraine when the Scottish star asked her about her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house with controversial actor Mickey Rourke

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4 d. ago Why does Patsy Palmer refuse to answer questions on Mickey Rourke? As EastEnders star shares cryptic posts fans are convinced there is more to it after string of awkward interviews

The EastEnders legend, 52, blanked Lorraine Kelly in a toe-curling interview as she was grilled about her former housemate Mickey, 72, on Thursday.

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4 d. ago Patsy Palmer gives blunt response to Lorraine Kelly when asked about Mickey Rourke

Rourke had criticised Palmer’s cooking while they were both on Celebrity Big Brother

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4 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Patsy Palmer blanks Lorraine Kelly in ANOTHER toe

It comes just hours after she refused to speak in her live exit interview with Will Best, 40, and AJ Odudu, 37, when she was quizzed about former housemate Mickey Rourke, 72.

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4 d. ago Lorraine Kelly apologises to Outlander's Sam Heughan for James Bond comment

Lorraine Kelly diverted from the interview to gush over the prospect of the Scottish actor, 44, taking on the iconic 007 role however the topic was quickly changed.

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4 d. ago Patsy Palmer gives icy response to Mickey Rourke question in awkward Lorraine chat

Patsy Palmer appeared on ITV's Lorraine today to chat about her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but froze up when Lorraine Kelly spoke about star Mickey Rourke

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5 d. ago Lorraine Kelly says 'it's ridiculous' as she learns Richard Madeley's real age

Richard Madeley revealed his age on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain ahead of a milestone birthday

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6 d. ago Matt Damon enjoys Easter brunch with family in New York on break from filming The Odyssey

The 54-year-old Oscar-winning screenwriter showed his hometown pride in a Boston Red Sox cap

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6 d. ago Lorraine Kelly skewers 'absolutely ridiculous' Katy Perry for Blue Origin space trip

The presenter, 65, didn't hold back when she touched upon when the singer, 40, and five other females travelled to space in Jeff Bezos's rocket on April 14.

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6 d. ago Lorraine Kelly rages 'leave me alone' as she tells Katy Perry to 'shut up' over Blue Origin flight

Lorraine Kelly was left furious over the recent all-women Blue Origin rocket flight and told GMB hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid that she's 'fuming'

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6 d. ago Lorraine Kelly fumes 'just shut up' as she returns to ITV show with rant

The presenter appeared on Good Morning Britain as she fumed over the Blue Origin space mission

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7 d. ago Lorraine Kelly tells Katy Perry to 'just shut up' in furious Blue Origin rant

ITV star Lorraine Kelly has hit out at Katy Perry after she took part in the Blue Origin space flight, revealing that she's "fuming" about the highly-publicised mission

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7 d. ago Dame Deborah James's schoolgirl daughter says she is following in her campaigner mum's footsteps

Her young daughter, Eloise, will join ITV 's Lorraine Kelly today on her show for the No Butts initiative after it was launched by Dame Deborah in 2021.

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7 d. ago Jessica Alba poses with ex for first time in 3 MONTHS during family portrait... but he does not look the same

The family reunited after a few seemingly bumpy months to enjoy a seafood brunch, chocolates and an Easter egg hunt on a lush green lawn as was revealed in images and video shared to Instagram.

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