16 h. ago ‘The sword swung so close to her head!’ What it’s like to commit one of TV’s most unforgivable murders

From Claire Foy’s Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall to Adriana in The Sopranos, we meet the actors who had to bump off TV legends and then face the wrath of the publicTalk about being a pantomime villain. It’s unpopular enough playing the antagonist who murders a long-running TV character. When your victim is a fan favourite, though, you risk being vilified even more. So what’s it like being the ultimate baddy and breaking viewers’ hearts? Do they get booed in the street or trolled online? We asked five actors who killed off beloved characters – from Spooks to The Sopranos, Wolf Hall to Westeros – about their experiences Continue reading...

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45 h. ago 'Magical' seaside village with cobbled streets and views for miles perfect for art lovers

Staithes is one of those places that's best explored by getting lost in its pretty seaside streets, lined with galleries and cafes, and taking in the scenery

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4 d. ago ITV Coronation Street fans 'devastated' as Todd makes huge decision after abuse

Coronation Street viewers were left heartbroken as Todd Grimshaw was subjected to more abuse from his boyfriend Theo Silverton

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4 d. ago Coronation Street fans struggle to watch 'heartbreaking' scenes as Todd's abuse continues

Coronation Street viewers struggled to watch 'heartbreaking' scenes that aired in Monday night's episode that left fan favourite Todd Grimshaw in floods of tears

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7 d. ago Coronation Street fans 'uncomfortable' after grooming plot takes worrying turn

Coronation Street viewers were left feeling 'uncomfortable' following Friday night's episode after an already-controversial plot on the ITV soap took a worrying turn

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8 d. ago The Guardian view on 10 Downing Street: not up to the job | Editorial

The Labour leadership briefing furore highlights failures at the centre of government. Keir Starmer needs to raise his gameSir Keir Starmer went to north Wales on Thursday to announce the building of a new nuclear power station. This is a significant policy event, with local and national implications. However, the prime minister did not spend much time in Wales promoting solutions to UK energy needs. Instead, he spent it trying to draw a line under the Labour leadership briefing row, telling reporters that No 10 had not, in fact, briefed against the health secretary’s ambitions earlier this week.As such, Sir Keir’s day was a microcosm of what his prime ministership has now become more generally. On the one hand, he wants his government to be doing, and to be seen to be doing, important things. On the other hand, he is unable to achieve this because of the way he – and to an extent the country more generally – now does politics and government.Do you have an opinion on the issues...

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9 d. ago Coronation Street broadcast halted leaving ITV viewers all asking the same question

Coronation Street fans were left feeling disgruntled on Wednesday evening due to a four minute delay

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9 d. ago Coronation Street fans predict shock death after divisive episode

Coronation Street viewers were left divided over a special issue-based episode that aired on Wednesday, and have predicted the death of a long-serving character

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1 week ago Coronation Street new killer 'confirmed' to be Maggie and it's bad news for Ken Barlow

Coronation Street viewers have 'worked out' who Maggie Driscoll kills in a major new storyline

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1 week ago Coronation Street Kevin Webster's new romance 'unveiled' and fans are delighted

Coronation Street viewers are convinced that Kevin Webster could be set for a new romance

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1 week ago Coronation Street fans 'floored' as James Bailey confirms his true age

Coronation Street viewers were left in disbelief when one character their real age on Monday evening

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1 week ago ITV Coronation Street viewers left in disbelief as James Bailey reveals his age

Coronation Street fans were left stunned on Monday night when James Bailey revealed his real age on the ITV soap, as they were convinced he was much older

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1 week ago Coronation Street and Emmerdale viewers told 'this is your choice' ahead of historic crossover episode

The hour-long special episode is set to air on ITV early next year

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2 w. ago Coronation Street viewers left furious over 'messed up' storyline tonight

Coronation Street fans were left furious when Lisa Swain was forced to to postpone her wedding to Carla Connor on Friday's episode amid a complicated storyline

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2 w. ago Pep Guardiola on his 1,000th game: ‘Dedication, passion, love – in that nobody beats me’

Manager has win-rate of 71.57% across coaching careerHails Liverpool as his ‘best’ rivalryPep Guardiola will manage his 1,000th game when Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday, with the manager thanking “the universe” for having the perfect opponent to mark the milestone.In 999 matches leading Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City, Guardiola has earned 715 victories, a win-rate of 71.57%, and claimed a staggering 39 trophies. While the 54-year-old agrees with Sir Alex Ferguson that his success has somewhat depended on having outstanding players, Guardiola believes his own stellar qualities are behind his longevity and success. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The ‘pavement vigilante’: why Cameron Roh is naming and shaming bad walking etiquette

He films people breaking his self-created ‘laws’ of street decorum and posts the videos online – with many viewers expressing their gratitude. So watch out if you’re rushing along on your phone or wheeling a small bag that could be carried ...It’s a damp, grey morning in Soho, London, and Cameron Roh is standing a metre or so behind a woman who is speaking loudly into her phone outside Caffè Nero. She is breaking his “laws” of “pavement etiquette” and he holds up his phone and presses record. Lost in conversation, the woman doesn’t see him, but still, watching him from a distance, it’s fist-in-mouth awkward. What if she turns around? Is this allowed? Is this even OK?Suddenly, the woman hangs up and dashes across the road, oblivious to what has just happened. Evidence duly captured, Roh returns to where I am hiding and delivers his verdict, which is marks out of 10 – with 10 being perfect pavement etiquette. “That’s a two,” he says. Her crimes? “On her phone, sudden stop, pretty much...

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2 w. ago 'What was the point of that?!' Susanna Reid and Lorraine both mock Rachel Reeves for 'bonkers' Downing Street Budget speech that told breakfast TV viewers 'nothing'

The UK chancellor's long-winded speech went down poorly with Susanna and Lorraine, with the breakfast TV hosts agreeing she had said 'nothing' of substance.

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2 w. ago Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley insists soap bosses are listening to disgruntled viewers and taking show back to its 'golden age' following plummeting ratings

The actress, 42, recently returned to the cobbles as Eva Price after eight years amid rumours of troubles behind the scenes due to an ITV cash crisis and revolt from the cast.

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3 w. ago Gory moment Coronation Street’s Carl Webster is attacked with a WRENCH in bloody soap scenes

CORONATION Street viewers were left horrified as Carl Webster was brutally attacked with a wrench in shocking scenes. The brutal brawl erupted after a heated row between the brothers spiralled out of control. Thursday's episode of Coronation Street saw Carl and Kevin exchange insults in the garage. This comes after Kevin's wife, Abi Webster, left...

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3 w. ago Corriedale fans 'confirm' major crossover link as new family introduced

As Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set to join forces in 2026, viewers think they've worked out a huge story link

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