Lee Child Thrillers Added to UK School Curriculum
Bestselling Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child are being introduced to the UK school curriculum to boost literacy among reluctant readers. Discover how this move aims to engage students.
Bestselling Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child are being introduced to the UK school curriculum to boost literacy among reluctant readers. Discover how this move aims to engage students.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary follows Ukrainian soldiers battling over a mile of hellish terrain. A vital record of courage and loss in the 2020s. Read our review.
Discover the festive films flying under the radar, from dark comedies to heartwarming animations, as recommended by Guardian readers. Find your next Christmas classic.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary, following Ukrainian soldiers' brutal advance, is named one of the best films of 2025 in the UK. Discover this vital piece of frontline reporting.
Rediscover a sumptuous winter dessert. Jeremy Lee shares his recipe for a boozy frangipane tart with Marcona almonds, Agen prunes, and dark chocolate. Perfect with Jersey cream.
A statue honouring Barbara Rose Johns, who led a 1951 student strike for equal education, has been unveiled at the US Capitol, replacing a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee.
Discover a festive tour de force of overlooked Christmas movies, from 1940s comedies to dark thrillers, as recommended by Guardian film critics. Find your new holiday tradition.
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
Review of Korean sci-fi film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, starring Ahn Hyo-seop & K-pop's Jisoo. Life becomes a deadly game in this fantasy, released digitally from 15 December.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
Leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement call for EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's removal, accusing him of favouring chemical firms over public health. Read the latest on the growing feud.
Pluto TV is streaming every official 007 film for free this December. From 'Dr. No' to 'No Time To Die', enjoy a festive Bond marathon. Find out which films are new to the service and the latest on the next 007.
Comedian Iain Lee reveals how the intense pressure of ITV's I'm A Celebrity led to a drug relapse after 13 years sober. He now works as a counsellor and calls for better mental health support on reality TV.
Your weekly guide to the top films on UK television and streaming, featuring Robert De Niro in a gripping mafia drama and Toni Collette in a sun-drenched Italian romance. Tune in from Sunday 7 December.
From 'Home Alone' to 'The Holiday', fake films within movies are a fascinating art form. Discover how they're made and why audiences wish they were real.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.
Key promoter Rodney Burton claims in US court he was duped by an 'elaborate deception' orchestrated by Australian Sam Lee in the alleged HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.
TV's Fred Sirieix recreates iconic scenes from Love Actually and more in a series of festive parodies for Boursin, blending food and film for Christmas. Discover the nation's favourite festive moments.
Backyard Cinema transforms a London Bridge warehouse into an enchanted forest for a festive film and live performance extravaganza, running until 31 December 2025.
Hong Kong's leader John Lee announces an independent probe into the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 151 people. Analysis reveals a narrowing gulf with mainland China's response to disasters.
A new BBFC survey settles the debate: Die Hard is not a Christmas film for Brits. Discover the UK's favourite festive movies and what makes the perfect holiday watch.
A heartwarming video capturing a North London father filming his daughters walking downstairs every Christmas morning for three decades has gone viral, inspiring families nationwide.
Discover 18 terrifying Christmas horror films streaming now in the UK, from festive slashers to supernatural thrillers. Perfect for horror fans seeking alternative holiday entertainment.
Hong Kong begins three days of mourning after a devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 128 people. Families search for 200 missing as investigation continues.
Stream all 25 official James Bond movies completely free on Pluto TV from December 1. Perfect for a festive 007 marathon. Discover which classic films are available for the first time!
Discover this week's top TV picks including Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer's Christmas film Oh. What. Fun. Streaming now across major platforms.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, hailed as one of modern cinema's greatest musicals, is now streaming for free on ITVX featuring Meryl Streep and Cher.