John and the Hole: A surreal family drama designed to confuse October 8, 2021 Some films signal their intentions from the beginning: good vs evil, a love story, or a hero out to save the world. Then there are films like indie thriller John and The Hole, which leave almost every frame open to interpretation. Having just starred in Sean Durkin’s drama The Nest, Charlie Shotwell once again explores [...]
The Addams Family 2: A sequel more silly than spooky October 8, 2021 One of the surprise hits of 2019 was the animated reinvention of The Addams Family, a slight comedy that captured the creepy fun that makes the clan so enduring. After some delays, the all-star cast are back with the inevitable sequel, taking this spooky show on the road. The Addams Family remain blissfully happy in [...]
LFF 2021: Nine top films to watch at the London Film Festival October 8, 2021 The UK’s biggest film festival, LFF, is back with a bang. Having embraced online exhibition last year, the capital’s most iconic cinemas will play host to the must-watch films of the next few months. Below are nine of the biggest. The festival runs until 17 October, and tickets can be purchased via the BFI website. [...]
Ollie Phillips: Quins are tough to beat when they’re on a roll October 8, 2021 Harlequins and Bristol love playing expansive, broken-field rugby but I think the Bears will continue their rocky start when the teams meet tonight. Last year’s Premiership semi-final between the two sides was the best game of the season, and definitely the best comeback I’ve seen in my life. Quins and Bristol specialised in chucking the [...]
Watch as desperate Andy Murray pleads with fans to find stolen wedding ring from sweaty shoe October 7, 2021 Airing his sweaty tennis shoes under a car has landed Andy Murray in trouble at home after the shoes were stolen – along with his wedding ring tied to one of the laces. Watch the full report.
Brit pays staggering £131,000 for Winnie the Pooh’s century-old Poohsticks Bridge October 7, 2021 A Brit coughed up more than £131,000 for the bridge made famous by the Winnie the Pooh stories. Bids for the century-old structure came in from all over the world, with a British nobleman coming out on top. Originally built around 1907, the bridge rose to fame after being included in Milne’s children’s books and [...]
Saudi Arabia’s takeover of Newcastle United is about far more than football October 7, 2021 After years of speculation, prevarication and consternation, Saudi Arabia has at last sealed the purchase of a Premier League football club, something it has long coveted. With a deal for Newcastle United finally set to be announced, one of the most tumultuous episodes in English football history is apparently drawing to a close. Rumours have [...]
ECB chair to step down after just a year in the job October 7, 2021 Ian Watmore has stepped down as chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board after serving just a fifth of his five-year term. The ECB said the decision was mutual. Watmore said he was stepping down “in mindfulness of my own wellbeing and that of the game which I love.’ Watmore and the ECB have [...]
An exclusive tasting of the new Penfold’s collection October 7, 2021 Today Penfold’s launches its new 2021 Collection. I was invited to 67 Pall Mall to taste it with the charismatic Peter Gago, the brand’s Chief Winemaker, via zoom. But before I get to the tasting notes, a spot of history. Penfolds began in 1844 when Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold planted the fledgling vines, which [...]
October in the City: the cultural events not to miss October 7, 2021 How much fun is it being out and about dancing, being immersed in art and going to live music again? On 7 October Unpredictable Thursdays presents experimental music, free improvisation, film, and art sessions, which are well worth checking out. For something more classical, Fidelio Orchestra Cafe has introduced a new series of concerts featuring [...]