Sam Neill dies at 78: charming, candid actor of Jurassic Park
Sam Neill, the beloved actor of Jurassic Park and Dead Calm, has died aged 78. In a 2024 interview, he was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, cancer, and his rural life in New Zealand.
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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78 (14.07.2026)
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at 78, leaving a legacy of versatile roles across five decades.
Sam Neill remembered: Co-stars pay tribute to actor and winemaker
Lindsay Duncan, Charles Dance, and Peter Webber recall Sam Neill's warmth, humor, and wine-making, celebrating a life marked by generosity and practical jokes.
Ben Tish's Courgette Fritters and Slow-Cooked Courgettes Recipes
Chef Ben Tish shares two versatile courgette recipes: crispy fritters with sheep's cheese and brown-butter creme fraiche, and slow-cooked courgettes with preserved lemon and ricotta on toast.
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Faithless, an erotic series based on Ingmar Bergman’s film, airs on Sky Atlantic at 9pm. Plus, the final part of The Pike County Murders and more.
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A family group walking holiday in Exmoor with HF Holidays at Holnicote House turns reluctant children into hiking enthusiasts with graded walks, steam trains, and ice-cream.
Earth Photo 2026: forensic science fights wildlife crime
Earth Photo 2026 winners reveal forensic dusting on elephant tusks, turtle handprints, and Indigenous resistance. Exhibition at Royal Geographical Society until 24 July.
The Last First Time review: Queer coming-of-age drama
Mexican queer coming-of-age film The Last First Time follows Eduardo's post-exam night in Guadalajara, celebrating self-discovery and sexual awakening without darkness.
Goodbye Chinatown review – a chef’s elegy to London
Kit Fan’s second novel follows chef Amber Fan as she opens a fusion restaurant in London, navigating family migration, politics, and the changing face of Chinatown.
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Mathew Horne and Joanna Page reveal how they became Britain's most beloved TV couple, from kissing at first meeting to saving fans' lives.
Synthetic Sincerity review: AI interrogation grapples with identity
Marc Isaacs' new film Synthetic Sincerity is a puzzling docudrama about AI training, blending fact and fiction but lacking depth. In UK cinemas from 17 July.
Lindsey Graham Memoir Exposes Race Record
A 2015 autobiography by Lindsey Graham details his upbringing in segregated South Carolina, where he convinced parents to desegregate their cafe, yet he denied systemic racism.
BBC to broadcast England v Argentina live from Atlanta
The BBC will present England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina live from Atlanta, with pundits Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards joining Alan Shearer in the US. Viewing figures are expected to top ITV's 18 million for the Norway win.
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Enid Marx: The Textile Artist Who Changed Tube Commutes
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Jonathan Larson Project review – lost Rent songs shine
A revue of 18 lesser-known songs by Rent composer Jonathan Larson, full of heart and humour, runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough until 22 August.
Enyd Williams, BBC radio drama director, dies at 83
Enyd Williams, celebrated BBC radio drama director who cast June Whitfield as Miss Marple and produced full Sherlock Holmes canon, dies aged 83.
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Historian Juliet Gardiner dies at 82
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