54 m. ago The Guide #204: The local dystopian TV shows captivating global audiences

In this week’s newsletter: A new wave of post-apocalyptic dramas are serving up disaster tales shaped by the cultures they come from, and the results are fascinatingI’m scandalously late to The Eternaut (El Eternauta), the Argentinian dystopian thriller that was released way back in April on Netflix. I inhaled all six episodes of the show’s first season only a few weeks ago, after a glowing review on the podcast The Watch (which was also fairly late to it, making me feel a little better about my own finger-off-the-pulseness). Anyway, it’s absolutely terrific, an end-of-the-world chiller that is vividly, realistically rooted in the socio-politics of the country in which it is set. This despite a premise that sees Buenos Aires beset by an unseasonal flurry of what turns out to be killer snow.That specificity, as anyone familiar with The Eternaut will know, is mixed into the story’s foundations. The show is based on Héctor Germán Oesterheld’s 1957 comic strip of the same name, which pr...

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55 m. ago Long Story Short: this Jewish family comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman is painfully beautiful

A sweeping, hilarious family saga told in multiple timelines from the 50s to the present day. Yes, that’s right – it’s basically Bluey meets TolstoyLike schoolboys, my friend Charlie and I send each other coded messages. One of these is “Am back on the horse”, which means “Rewatching BoJack Horseman”, which means “Having a mental health crisis”. The recipient knows to go to the other’s house with Danish pastries and some grass to touch. That show changed my life. The Simpsons had redefined what a cartoon could be, Ren & Stimpy and South Park were transgressive thrill-rides. But Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s tale of a washed-up actor chasing redemption wasn’t just adult; it was profound.So I was worried, approaching the new animated series from that show’s creators. It’s not about celebrity. There are no talking dogs or porcupines, or underwater worlds. No Will Arnett. How could I watch without expectation? It feels unfair yet unavoidable to keep an artist’s previous work in mind. Isn’t...

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55 m. ago Holly’s Kitchen: I tried to make a lasagne for the first time

Watch as I try to make a lasagne at home and chat to Italian food experts 🍝

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55 m. ago Millie Bobby Brown's new Crocs collection features 'the most comfortable and cosy' slippers

Millie Bobby Brown is the new face of Crocs fluffy slippers collection, with shoppers saying they’re ‘the best’ and the ‘most comfortable cosy slippers I've ever had’

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55 m. ago 'Greatest' BBC period drama All Creatures Great and Small fans will binge watch

The BBC drama has been hailed as "truly one of the greatest BBC dramas" and "incredible viewing" by fans, who have been left "saddened to see an end" to the series

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1 hour ago Inside Manchester's new Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Cafe with molten chocolate on tap

The flagship store is a first for the luxury chocolatier and cacao grower

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1 hour ago How to watch Itauma vs Whyte: TV channel and live stream for fight tonight

Itauma is out to extend his unbeaten streak and maintain his titles

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1 hour ago Shoppers rush to snap up 'excellent' 7ft paddling pool for £4.75 in heatwave

The Bestway 7ft inflatable paddling pool is a hit with families and even pets - and can be snapped up for 76% off its usual price

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1 hour ago ‘I have a daily battle with myself not to go on Ozempic’: Jade Thirlwall on anorexia, protest in pop and life after Little Mix

As part of the hugely successful girlband, she had to contend with an eating disorder, racism and a hostile tabloid press. Now JADE the solo artist is conquering the charts with her unorthodox pop bangers and unfiltered attitudeIt’s customary for former girlband members to shun their manufactured roots the second they go solo. But now that Jade Thirlwall is no longer a member of Little Mix, she’s become their biggest fan. “I look back and I’m gagged at us!” she tells me, eyes wide with delight. “I still watch our music videos or performances and wonder how we weren’t even bigger, because we were fucking amazing.“Before I released my first solo song, I listened to Little Mix’s entire discography and cried. I was this young lass from South Shields who just wanted to make it as a singer, and I went on to be in the best, coolest girlband ever.” And now? “Now I get to have a bonus round, doing my own songs,” she beams. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago How to watch Wolves vs Manchester City: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Guardiola begins quest to win back the Premier League with a new-look team

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1 hour ago Alison Brie and Dave Franco on horror, fame and marriage: ‘Divulging so much personal info lately... it’s been a little scary’

They found fame in ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Superbad’ respectively, but the married pair are now far more eager to gross you out. They speak to Adam White about their very grisly new horror movie ‘Together’, the disappointment that followed Brie’s starring role in ‘Glow’, and their love of watching one another die horribly on screen

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1 hour ago Mumbles Raft Race 2025: Start time, how to watch and everything you need to know

The Mumbles Raft Race, one of the most popular events on Swansea's summer calendar, is returning this weekend and here's everything you need to know about today's event

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3 h. ago Extremely rare £1 coin sells for £2,500 but you must find little

Check your change now as you could be sitting on a little fortune if you own this £1 coin. The UK piece features a rare dual-dated error but it can be hard to miss

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3 h. ago Rare luxury watches made out of rubbish shoppers 'couldn't be happier with'

The luxury watches are made from recycled materials and are limited edition. Shoppers have hailed them 'stylish' with one saying they were 'blown away'

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5 h. ago ‘Astonishing’ WWI film leaves viewers ‘totally enthralled’ as it shares untold story

An unmissable wartime epic is coming to screens soon

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5 h. ago Regatta shoppers race to buy £170 coat for £16 that's 'lightweight but warm'

The jacket is crafted from Isotex 800 fabric that is both waterproof yet breathable which allows sweat to pass through but keeps rain out

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6 h. ago Watch: Trump and Putin hold press conference after crunch Ukraine talks

Watch again as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a press conference after “high stakes” talks on Ukraine in Alaska on Friday (15 August).

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6 h. ago ‘Truly exceptional’ WWI film leaves audiences in tears as it shows ‘true consequences of war’

The film boasts a stellar cast

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7 h. ago Outlander Blood of My Blood star's 'fantastic' war drama streaming for free

The WWI blockbuster is a must-watch

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8 h. ago Watch Rosé, FKA Twigs Down Shots Before ‘APT.’ at Blackpink’s London Show

Watch Rosé, FKA Twigs Down Shots Before ‘APT.’ at Blackpink’s London Show  Rolling Stone

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