41 h. ago Dance with a Stranger at 40: Miranda Richardson on playing Britain’s last hanged woman

Four decades ago, the Oscar-nominated star became an overnight sensation for playing Ruth Ellis, a working-class woman sentenced to death for fatally shooting her upper-class lover. Sophie Monks Kaufman speaks to Richardson and her ‘Dance with a Stranger’ director, Mike Newell, about a classic of British cinema

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3 d. ago 'Captivating' 90s TV drama with a 'rich cast' is available to stream and fans are loving it

The BBC drama This Life was first broadcast in 1996 and ran for two series and 33 episodes, but it is still considered a classic by fans and has been hailed as the 'best British TV drama ever'

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5 d. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for peach and sumac Eton mess | The sweet spot

A slightly sophisticated, sweet-sour take on the classic Eton messIt’s not a British summer without a generous serving (or two) of a creamy, fruity, meringue dessert. While pavlova is often my go-to, I also like the more relaxed, throw-together nature of Eton mess. I’ve given it my own spin here by using a brown sugar meringue, which adds a gorgeous, caramel flavour and makes all the difference compared with shop-bought shells. Macerate the peaches in sumac and lime, whip up some cream and yoghurt, then pile it all high on a pretty platter for a perfect pud for a crowd. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The sexy European blueblood so magnetic that a classic British actor begged her to marry him

In his courting days, King Charles was more than happy to be seen with her on his arm. Sexy Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia was the most alluring blueblood that postwar Europe had ever seen.

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4 w. ago Alice Evans shares picture of a chessboard with the words 'you lost!' hours after ex Ioan Gruffudd revealed gut

The venomous war of words has been ongoing since the couple split in 2021 and the Welsh actor, 51, began a relationship with his now-wife Bianca Wallace, 32.

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4 w. ago Alice Evans shares thinly veiled post of a chessboard saying 'you lost!' hours after ex Ioan Gruffudd revealed gut

The venomous war of words has been ongoing since the couple split in 2021 and the Welsh actor, 51, began a relationship with his now-wife Bianca Wallace, 32.

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last month Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation as filming begins

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

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last month I added two ingredients to the classic British scone and ended up with delicious sweet treat

Imagine my surprise when I found that Americans have their own version of a classic British scone, but could it beat the traditional British version?

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last month 'Best beach in UK you've never heard of' with stunning views and hidden gems

Morecambe North is a classic British holiday resort that had its heyday in the post-war boom of the 1950s

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