Arts and Entertainment

Hannah Walters premiered her first lead film role in Liverpool on 29 October as the low-budget drama Amazing Grace earned two standing ovations.

Clayface, starring Tom Rhys Harries, is a daring DC gamble: a tragic body-horror origin story that proves Gunn and Safran will take strange risks, even if it flinches from full horror.

<p>Allister Bain, the Grenadian-born actor, playwright, dancer and choreographer whose television credits ranged from <em>The Professionals</em> to <em>Doctor Who</em>, has died at the age of 94, according to <a href=S1>Daily Star</a>.</p><p>Bain died peacefully on 24 September, and his...

Nathan Fielder's documentary on Elizabeth Holmes earned $15 million on 855 screens, the biggest limited opening since Borat, and arrives in UK cinemas on November 20.

Joni Mitchell's 1973 encounter with John Lennon in a Los Angeles studio ended in condescension and unsolicited advice. Her account resurfaces as a sharp lesson in class, art, and authenticity.

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan reveal how their two-decade friendship survived the pressures of television fame, and what the new series of Rob & Romesh Vs has in store.

Mike Flanagan's new Carrie adaptation makes a powerful liberal argument about how society creates monsters, then undermines it with a final episode that defangs the tragedy.

As Guy Fawkes Night returns, Cardiff offers a range of displays that invite reflection on civic values, democratic institutions, and community cohesion.

Norman Reedus's son Mingus accepted an ACD in his assault case, avoiding trial. The deal has ignited a fierce debate over due process, #MeToo-era prosecutions, and the lasting digital stigma for the accused.

Emilia Fox on dating, single life at 52, and the quiet freedom of the unknown, plus the return of Signora Volpe.

Strictly Come Dancing's first elimination of 2026 sees Chris Appleton depart, while the show navigates new presenters and a shifting cultural landscape.

Strictly Come Dancing's newest professional, Maddie Ingoldsby, brings world-class talent and a quiet defiance against beauty standards to the ballroom.

A nine-year-old from Rochdale is racing to break a world record, and his story is a quiet argument for the civic value of musical discipline and cultural transmission.

Debbie Webster's dementia storyline in Coronation Street has become a powerful lens on memory, justice, and the fragility of community. As her decline accelerates, the show asks hard questions about who we trust and how we care.

Why does public service television, at its best, still matter so much to British audiences? The return of Our Farm Next Door offers a case study in quiet, enduring appeal.

Lee Mack's sitcom returns for its twentieth year, offering a quiet defence of public service comedy and the civic value of shared laughter.

EastEnders explores revenge, coercion, and community as Cindy Beale targets Max Branning, Ash Panesar returns, and Amy Mitchell faces manipulation.

Stevie Nicks's honorary Heartbreaker badge from Tom Petty was more than jewellery. It symbolised artistic belonging without conformity, a model for balancing individual freedom and community.

Meghan's return to Britain as a private citizen has reignited a subtle fashion rivalry with Kate, raising questions about brand loyalty, royal influence, and the commercial power of celebrity in British luxury fashion.

This autumn's television schedule offers a rich harvest of literary adaptations, institutional renewals, and gritty dramas that reflect our collective anxieties and cultural negotiations.