3 h. ago The Newsreader review – if this powerful Aussie drama were a US show, it’d be a smash hit

This 80s-set Australian show about rival newscasters is the best kind of period drama. It’s soapy, highly dramatic and wonderfully campThe Newsreader is the best kind of period piece in that it makes you reflect not only on the past but on the present. The first two seasons of this Australian drama about rival newscasters managed to cram in some of the biggest events of the 80s: the Challenger disaster; the Aids crisis; rumours of the end of Charles and Diana’s marriage.As well as seeing the impact those stories had on the world, the series hinged on some perennial themes, too – women being sidelined in the workplace; homophobia; mental illness; and what drives people to stay in their jobs even when everything around them is dripping with toxicity. To watch The Newsreader in an age of boundaries and therapy-speak is to feel at once privileged not to be working in broadcast television in the 1980s, and acutely aware that many of the problems still persist today. As unsettling as it i...

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5 h. ago Emmerdale's John Sugden actor hints more characters face danger in stunt fallout

Emmerdale's John Sugden actor Oliver Farnworth told The Mirror that 'everyone is in danger' from the villain, as his downfall edges closer on the ITV soap this week

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5 h. ago Davina McCall shares 'frightening' childbirth experience that left her 'vulnerable'

Davina McCall joined Roman Kemp and Alex Jones on The One Show sofa this evening to speak about her new book, reflecting on a 'scary and vulnerable' time in her life

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6 h. ago The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short

Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the riskAs UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson was obviously a risky appointment. There was never any doubt that the former cabinet minister, European commissioner and international business lobbyist would be a skilled operator. The danger came from another of his reliable traits – attracting attention for the wrong reasons.Sure enough, little over six months into the role, Lord Mandelson’s position became untenable. Sir Keir Starmer had stood by him when links to Jeffrey Epstein first resurfaced – extraordinary given the billionaire financier’s status as a convicted paedophile. The position changed with the publication of evidence showing that Lord Mandelson reaffirmed the friendship even after Epstein’s conviction, expressing solidarity and urging him to seek early release.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this ar...

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8 h. ago Miriam Margolyes shares 'death' hope as she says there's 'no light at end of tunnel'

Harry Potter actor Miriam Margolyes has reflected on her mortality as she nears the end of her life, admitting that she "thinks about death a lot" and "wonders how she'll be remembered"

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9 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova 'fights tears' as she declares 'what a day' in emotional update

It came as the professional dancer reflected on the first official day of the new Strictly Come Dancing series

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9 h. ago Gogglebox legends Jenny and Lee spark outrage after fans call out 'dangerous' behaviour

Gogglebox stars Lee and Jenny have been slammed by their fans for their recent behaviour online

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9 h. ago Two Scots who emigrated to China more than a decade ago are organising Shanghai’s first ­Highland Games

Cameron Wilson and Sarah Armstrong came up with the idea to bring the best Scottish traditions to their new home.

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9 h. ago Gogglebox's Jenny and Lee slammed over 'dangerous' behaviour as fans issue warning

Gogglebox legends Lee and Jenny have been hit with criticism following a recent social media video

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9 h. ago Conspiracy theorists certain over wild Charlie Kirk 'hand signal' plot before death

Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck whilst attending a college in Utah on Wednesday, but now some X users are convinced he had a secret idea his eventual killing was going to happen

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10 h. ago Celebrity farmer Jimmy Doherty is 'absolutely heartbroken' as polar bear dies during dental operation at his wildlife park

Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park, run by TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, announced the death of 11-year-old bear Hope today.

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10 h. ago I Love You, Byeee by Adam Buxton audiobook review – warm and witty whimsy

A chatty, self-deprecating memoir recalls the podcaster’s start in TV and his lifelong friendship with comedian and film-maker Joe CornishThe writer and comic Adam Buxton’s first memoir, Ramble Book, dug into his childhood and his relationship with his father, who featured as the cantankerous BaaadDad in Buxton’s 1990s pop culture series The Adam and Joe Show. I Love You, Byeee is the follow up in which he remembers his late mother, Valerie, and reflects on his TV career which began with him landing a job at Takeover TV, a showcase for new talent on Channel 4, where he brought in his childhood friend Joe Cornish.Fans of The Adam and Joe Show will find reminiscences about the pair’s toy movies, where they recreated films such as Titanic and Trainspotting, and their radio shows on XFM and 6Music. Buxton is candid about the strain of their working relationship and his feelings of insecurity when Cornish went off to direct his first film, Attack the Block, without him. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Junior Andre teases next career move after sister Princess’s TV success

EXCLUSIVE The aspiring musician reflected on his journey so far, his bond with younger sister Princess, and what could lie ahead as he hit the red carpet at the National Television Awards

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11 h. ago 'IDEAL on stage isn't for everyone but it's perfect for fans of Johnny Vegas cult classic'

The special 20th anniversary stage adaptation of multi-award winning BBC TV sitcom rather aptly kicked off it's tour of England at The Lowry in Salford on Monday night

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12 h. ago Here’s a radical idea: what if Belly finished The Summer I Turned Pretty single?

People talk about Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah – I think I’m probably on Team Neither at this point

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13 h. ago Mounjaro 'golden dose' could be 'dangerous' and lead to overdose, pharmacist warns

Pharmaceutical companies are warning against tampering with pens and experts have outlined the major risks.

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13 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 49 areas to 'prepare' 3 essential items for 22 hours

A 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as Brits in 49 places across the country facing fierce winds are urged to prepare essential items

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13 h. ago Ruth Jones says 'it's been a blast' as she marks 'final' Gavin & Stacey send off

The curtain closes on Gavin & Stacey as Ruth Jones and the cast reunited one more time for the NTAs

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13 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson admits he is 'genuinely frightened' for his safety after Charlie Kirk shooting

The Clarkson’s Farm star reflected on the risks of being outspoken in journalism following the killing of the 31-year-old political commentator in Utah

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13 h. ago The American 'Real Tarzan' facing calls for deportation from Australia for wild croc wrestling: US influencer is branded 'unfathomably stupid' for his dangerous animal stunts

But some of the American daredevil's latest videos, filmed in Australia, have sparked furious backlash and calls for his deportation, with critics branding him 'unfathomably stupid'.

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