5 h. ago 90s telly legend eyes up Doctor Who role after BBC star steps down from iconic role

EXCLUSIVE: Children's TV legend Dave Benson Phillips has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next Doctor Who as he voices his future career hopes and shares a major health update

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7 h. ago ‘This summer’s story’: sitcom Too Much gives nighties a starring role

Nightdresses are set to follow pyjamas out of the bedroom as daywear, with sales up on the UK high streetIn the first episode of Lena Dunham’s new Netflix sitcom Too Much, viewers might be taken with cameos from Dunham, Jessica Alba and the model Emily Ratajkowski, or the burgeoning romance between Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe. But – as far as fashion is concerned – it’s nighties that have a starring role.Early in the episode, Stalter wears a short frilled red nightie, with her dog in a matching design. Later, she wears a white frilled floor-length design, and it’s clear the item is something of a signature. If it’s a cute quirk for a character, it’s also in line with wider trends. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago The Guardian view on The Salt Path scandal: memoirists have a duty to tell the truth | Editorial

In an era of misinformation, trust in publishers is more important than ever“All autobiographies are lies,” George Bernard Shaw wrote in 1898. “I do not mean unconscious, unintentional lies: I mean deliberate lies.” The veracity of autobiographical writing is under scrutiny once again following allegations that the bestselling memoir The Salt Path is not quite the “unflinchingly honest” account of one couple’s triumph over adversity as billed.Even if you are not one of the two million people to have bought the book, and haven’t seen the film released this summer, you will doubtless know the story of a couple’s 630-mile journey along the South Coast Way after facing homelessness and a diagnosis of terminal illness. Published in 2018, The Salt Path struck a chord during lockdown as readers discovered the solace of walking and nature during the pandemic. But this tale of wild-camping and the kindness of strangers, not to mention the seemingly miraculous healing powers of...

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29 h. ago Death in Paradise fans blown away by star's unrecognisable appearance in forgotten role

The actress often gives Death in Paradise viewers a glimpse into her off-screen life with social media updates

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31 h. ago EastEnders star previously turned down by BBC soap lands role after 37 years

An actress has revealed she was turned down by EastEnders, but she eventually made her debut in the BBC soap over three decades later

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31 h. ago True story tennis film 'has it all' with controversial star's 'best performance'

King Richard tells the story of Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, and stars Will Smith in the lead role - and it's now available to rent on Amazon Prime

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53 h. ago Coronation Street's Gary Windass star auditioned for another role as co

Fans already know that actor Mikey North got his big break when he joined the ITV soap in 2008 as Gary Windass

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53 h. ago Maisie Smith and The Crown’s Ed McVey to star in The Talented Mr Ripley UK tour

Ed McVey stars as the mysterious Tom Ripley, a role that has been played by Matt Damon and Andrew Scott.

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55 h. ago EastEnders star 'who will be sadly missed' dies as tributes pour in for 'true gentleman'

EastEnders star Frank Barrie, best known for his role in the BBC soap as Edward Bishop and his work on the stage, has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed

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59 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain star Rob Rinder made 'shock' discovery filming new show

Good Morning Britain star Rob Rinder has opened up about his new TV role away from the hit ITV show, as he teams up with another presenter to delve into history

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59 h. ago Good Morning Britain star made 'shocking' discovery in new role away from ITV show

Good Morning Britain star Rob Rinder has teamed up with historian Ruth Goodman as they star in an eye-opening Channel 5 series

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3 d. ago Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson says gay viewers criticised him for ‘stereotypical’ role

‘I didn’t represent their idea of what a gay relationship was,’ actor said

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3 d. ago Coronation Street star's son 'excited to announce' major role as he takes on Man City star

Alfie Middlemiss is following in the footsteps of his soap icon dad Phil with his acting career, while also tackling the boxing world

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3 d. ago Sophie Turner jokes she got her sex education as a teen from the 'crazy' scenes on Game Of Thrones and reveals she's NEVER watched it back

The actress, 29, first auditioned for the role of Sansa Stark at the age of 12 and began filming aged 14, with the show's eighth season finishing when she was 23.

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4 d. ago New favourite to play James Bond emerges after Tom Holland was branded 'too adorable' for the role

Three British actors could be in line to play the next James Bond, after Tom Holland was dubbed 'too adorable' for the role. 

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4 d. ago Three British actors become new favourites to play James Bond after one A

Three British actors could be in line to play the next James Bond, after Tom Holland was dubbed 'too adorable' for the role. 

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4 d. ago Superman star David Corenswet reveals his major concern over taking on huge role

Superman star David Corenswet opened up about his initial hesitancy about taking on the role of the iconic Clark Kent in the reboot

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5 d. ago ITV star eyes up This Morning hosting role as they recall 'idolising' show

ITV This Morning has seen a number of guest presenters step in over the years, but it seems one star is eyeing up the top spot and they're no stranger to the show.

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5 d. ago ITV This Morning star admits 'I'm there' as they eye up main hosting role

Since This Morning first began back in 1988 viewers have seen a string of well-known faces front the ITV show.

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5 d. ago EastEnders' Samantha Womack says she's 'warned' about Emmerdale star boyfriend

EastEnders icon Samantha Womack, who played Ronnie Mitchell, has opened up about her relationship with Emmerdale star boyfriend Oliver Farnworth, known for his role as a serial killer

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