I recreated all my favourite TV tropes, from crawling through pipes to being two kids in a trenchcoat
Putin calls out cancel culture for targeting JK Rowling and now Russia March 25, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a meandering speech calling out cancel culture in the West for targeting JK Rowling and Russia.
Doctor Foster and Cock writer Mike Bartlett: ‘Solve problems in the theatre, not online’ March 17, 2022 You might not know his name but Mike Bartlett’s one of the most successful storytellers in Britain. His hit TV show Doctor Foster drew in almost 10 million viewers an episode in 2017, an unprecedented number given last year’s most-watched Christmas Day show attracted 7.4 million. He’s also prolific: since the millennium he’s penned 24 [...]
The Long Weekend: Why ancient Porto is the ultimate Euro city break February 8, 2022 THE WEEKEND: We booked a long weekend in Porto by chance, listing everywhere in Europe with mild weather and reasonable flight times for a London getaway. And thank goodness we did, because this city – a rabbit’s warren of vertiginous alleyways pulsing with street music and imbued with the aroma of centuries-old port – is [...]
University puts trigger warning on Harry Potter January 28, 2022 The English department at the University of Chester have issued a trigger warning on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, saying it could lead “difficult conversations about gender, race, sexuality, class, and identity”. As part of a first year module, “Approaches to Literature” module, freshers are required to read JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter book [...]
Bloomsbury continues to cash in on reading boom January 26, 2022 Bloomsbury Publishing expects its annual profit and revenue to top market expectations, underpinned by strong sales at its consumer division that sells adult and children's titles, the publisher of Harry Potter books said this morning.
Harry Potter director launches Kingston International Film Festival to champion indie movies January 25, 2022 Harry Potter director, Mike Newell, and The Gentlemen actor, Jason Wong, launched the Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) yesterday, as they called for change in the British independent filming industry.
JK Rowling’s first national newspaper interview up for auction December 22, 2021 The first ever national newspaper interview with JK Rowling is up for auction, recalling her 'rags to riches' journey in 1997.
Britain’s creative industries are essential to the economy, but imagination must shape all our businesses December 22, 2021 Let’s start with the good news. The UK economy is set to grow by 6 per cent in 2022. Admittedly this forecast, set by the OBR, was before we knew about the Omicron variant. But we must remain optimistic that the economy can continue to bounce back from the shockwave of the virus. When we [...]
Everrati Land Rover Series llA review: electric icon November 30, 2021 Everrati has converted a classic Land Rover Series IIA to electric power. Is the result sacrilegious or inspired? We drive it to find out.
Lego staff get to play with three extra days off after profits surge 140 per cent November 30, 2021 Lego has rewarded its 20,000-strong workforce with three extra days off and a bonus after the world’s biggest toymaker had an “extraordinary” year of profits, according to reports. The Danish company’s owners wanted to acknowledge employees’ contributions, a Lego spokesperson told Bloomberg. The family-owned business recorded a net profit of 6.3bn Danish kronor (£715m) for the [...]