Coronation Street's Megan actress teases return, fans fuming
Beth Nixon, who plays villain Megan Walsh, hints at a possible return to Coronation Street after her character was sentenced to five years in prison for grooming Will.
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Netflix's Little House on the Prairie: A Flawed Reckoning
Netflix's new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie attempts to address the original's racism but struggles with tonal shifts, undermining its own characters despite strong Osage representation.
Pandan poised to become UK's next big flavor trend
Pandan, hailed as the 'vanilla of Southeast Asia,' is set to become the UK's next big flavor trend, with major chains like Black Sheep Coffee already adding it to menus.
Chalamet invokes LOTR as Dune: Part Three trailer debuts
Timothée Chalamet referenced Lord of the Rings while unveiling the Dune: Part Three trailer, calling the final film 'very different' and 'intense'.
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Moana live-action remake: A lazy cash-grab for Disney
Disney's 2026 live-action Moana is a near shot-for-shot remake of the 2016 original, sparking criticism that Hollywood's lack of creativity invites AI takeover.
Bea Pollard Must Return to EastEnders for Unfinished Business
Bea Pollard's EastEnders exit was too abrupt; the character deserves a comeback with a deeper backstory and a proper, showstopping send-off.
Faithless TV reboot: baffling Bergman adaptation bewitches
Faithless reboot on Sky Atlantic, based on Bergman script, features odd camera work and a strangely written female lead, but remains bewitching with its retro pretensions.
Jesus Christ Superstar review: Sam Ryder raises roof
Sam Ryder stars in a glittery revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera at the London Palladium, but the booming show lacks character depth and dramatic clarity.
25 Things You Didn't Know About The Office at 25
The Office turns 25. From Martin Freeman's original audition to the 74-take scene, here are 25 trivia nuggets about the beloved BBC sitcom.
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TV's Golden Age Ads: Baldy Man, Gold Blend, Smash Aliens
The History of Advertising Trust turns 50, showcasing iconic UK ads like Hamlet's Baldy Man, Gold Blend couple, and Smash aliens. Archive reveals social history and regulatory impact.
Aubergine dolma bake with spicy herb and spinach salad
Sami Tamimi's aubergine dolma bake offers the comfort of stuffed vine leaves without the labour, served with a lemony spinach salad rich with toasted seeds.
The Girls review: Sumitra Peries' 1978 Sri Lankan gem
A poignant Sri Lankan coming-of-age romance from 1978, The Girls explores thwarted love and class divides with understated emotion, challenging Hollywood tropes.
The Kiss: A Cultural History of Passion and Power
Katie Barclay's 'The Kiss' explores the evolving meanings of kissing from medieval peace rituals to modern consent debates, revealing its contested public and private roles.
Service by Lauren Mooney review – a modern ghost story
Lauren Mooney's debut novel Service uses a haunted-house tale to eviscerate the class system, exploring contemporary precarity through a chilling timeslip narrative.
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Autograph acquires Armet Francis's 70,000+ image archive
Hackney-based Autograph has received the entire photographic estate of Jamaican-British photographer Armet Francis, adding over 70,000 images to its permanent collection.
Wallace and Gromit classics re-released: A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers
Nick Park's first two Wallace and Gromit films, A Grand Day Out and The Wrong Trousers, return to UK and Irish cinemas from 10 July, offering hilarious family entertainment.
Lindsey Santoro on bad gigs, nan, and Edinburgh fringe
Comedian Lindsey Santoro discusses her new show, awful gigs at motorway hotels, her nan's critiques, and the pressure to be 'prize pig' at the Edinburgh fringe.
Steelpan pioneer Sterling Betancourt dies at 96
Trinidadian musician Sterling Betancourt, who introduced steelpan to the UK at the 1951 Festival of Britain, has died aged 96. He endured racism and built instruments from oil drums, shaping British music and the Notting Hill carnival.
Lord's pioneers reunite 50 years after first women's game
Nine England players and one Australian from the 1976 women's ODI at Lord's reunite on the eve of the first women's Test at the ground, reflecting on their historic match and the progress since.
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New Ali G movie completed, 24 years after original
Sacha Baron Cohen has finished filming a new Ali G movie, with locations in Oxfordshire and the US. Title and release date unconfirmed.
Getty Grant Preserves Rare HBCU Photos, Sharing Black History
Getty Images' grant program digitizes rare HBCU archives, preserving over a century of Black American history and making images publicly accessible for the first time.
Physical Education review – cliche-busting teen masculinity play
Jonathan Houlston's debut play at Swansea Grand theatre dissects teen masculinity, subverting toxic tropes with nuanced characters and gripping locker-room dynamics.
World Without Wagner: Bayreuth Festival at 150
As Bayreuth festival turns 150, Tom Service explores Wagner's enduring influence and imagines a world without him, pondering impacts on music, culture, and history.
Standout Pundits of the 2026 World Cup
Joe Hart, Roy Keane, Clint Dempsey, Clarence Seedorf, Harry Kewell, and Kevin-Prince Boateng are among the top analysts at the 2026 World Cup, offering unique insights across BBC, ITV, Fox, and SBS.
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Afghan girl milking yak: Daniel Malikyar's best shot
Photographer Daniel Malikyar captures a Kyrgyz girl calmly milking a yak in Afghanistan's Pamir Mountains, aiming to show dignity beyond war headlines.
Moana Live-Action Remake: Dull and Pointless
Dwayne Johnson reprises Maui in a competent but cynical live-action Moana remake, lacking excitement and feeling superfluous despite fine co-star rapport.
Saccharine Review: Eating Disorder Body Horror
Natalie Erika James's Saccharine uses body horror to explore eating disorders, with Midori Francis as a medical student obsessed with weight loss pills made from human ashes.
Melbourne art show explores loneliness with Lucy Liu and memes
Are you lonely tonight? at ACCA Melbourne features 11 artists including Lucy Liu, a goldfish named Pao Pao, and a hand-woven tapestry of memes, examining the loneliness epidemic.
Love You Long Time review: diffuse debut mixing naturalism and fantasy
Katie Đỗ's debut play spans decades and realms but is flawed by over-short scenes and scant emotive appeal, despite inventive formal mixing.
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Andreas Angelidakis on His Radical Venice Biennale Installation
Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis transforms the Venice Biennale pavilion into an escape room, blending politics, personal trauma, and pop culture.
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