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Real con artists behind ITV's Frauds drama revealed

ITV's compelling new series 'Frauds' isn't just fiction - it's based on the astonishing true story of Britain's most brazen con artists who stole millions through elaborate scams. Discover the real criminals who inspired the drama.

Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025

Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.

Margot Robbie's childhood ant farm chaos revealed

Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie reveals her most outrageous childhood moment - a chaotic ant farm experiment that brought insects crawling through her family home in a hilarious domestic disaster.

Al Pacino Marks 50th Anniversary of Dog Day Afternoon

On the 50th anniversary of the iconic film 'Dog Day Afternoon', Al Pacino reflects on his legendary role as Sonny Wortzik, the film's enduring legacy, and its powerful resonance with contemporary audiences.

True Crime Childhood Behind Boy Swallows Universe

The harrowing, hope-filled childhood of author Trent Dalton is now a major Netflix series. Discover the incredible true story of drug lords, a mute magician, and a mother's fight for redemption that inspired a literary phenomenon.

Teen boyfriend used my nudes to blackmail me for sex

A brave survivor reveals how her teenage boyfriend used intimate images as a weapon of coercion, trapping her in a cycle of sexual abuse and blackmail. Her story exposes a terrifying modern form of abuse plaguing young people.

The Guest: British Hostage's 4-Year Ordeal in Coldwater

The shocking true story of Michael, a British man held captive for four years in a remote American town, is now a major new ITV drama. Discover the incredible tale of survival and the psychological battle he endured.

Mum's horror as her house features in haunted doll ad

A UK mother was left utterly stunned when she discovered her own family home featured in a chilling eBay listing for a 'haunted' doll named Edward, forcing her to issue a desperate plea to the seller.

Netflix UK Adds 'The Asunta Case' True Crime Drama

Netflix UK is set to grip the nation with 'The Asunta Case', a chilling six-part true crime drama based on the real-life disappearance of Asunta Yong Fang. Starring award-winning Candela Peña, the series delves into the shocking investigation and trial th

UK Woman Survives Serial Killer's Desert Attack

A British woman reveals her miraculous survival after being left for dead in the Arizona desert by a suspected serial killer, with severe neck wounds. Her incredible story of resilience and survival against all odds.

The True Crime That Inspired Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The horrifying true story of Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein, whose macabre crimes of grave robbing, murder, and human taxidermy became the terrifying inspiration for Leatherface and the iconic 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Fugitive ate protected tortoises to survive 7 years in bush

The astonishing true story of Dezi Freeman, Australia's modern-day bushman who survived seven years on the run in the wilderness by resorting to extreme measures, including eating protected Galapagos tortoises, echoing the infamous manhunt for Malcolm Nad

Cumberbatch's Real-Life EpiPen Drama Inspires New Thriller

Oscar winners Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman to star in a gripping psychological thriller based on the harrowing real-life EpiPen incident that nearly cost Cumberbatch's son his life. Exclusive details on the upcoming film.

BBC's Stranded on Honeymoon Island: Release Date & True Story

The BBC's highly anticipated new series, 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island', finally gets a release date. Discover the cast, the shocking true story behind the show, and how ten couples' paradise vacation turned into a brutal fight for survival.

Mary & George: The Mother Who Pimped Her Son To A King

Dive into the outrageous true story of Mary Villiers, the cunning countess who masterminded her son's seduction of King James I to seize power. Sky's new period drama, starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine, promises passion, politics, and a shock

My Escape From Fred and Rose West's House of Horrors

An exclusive, first-hand account from a survivor who narrowly escaped the clutches of Fred and Rose West. Discover the terrifying story of a close encounter at 25 Cromwell Street, the 'House of Horrors', and how sheer luck prevented another tragedy.

George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat: A Riveting Underdog Tale

Daily Mail's Brian Viner delivers his verdict on George Clooney's latest directorial effort, 'The Boys in the Boat' – a stirring Depression-era underdog story about the US rowing team's quest for Olympic gold. Discover why this true-life sports drama is a

Charlie Hunnam to play Ed Gein in Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters'

Hollywood heavyweight Ryan Murphy casts 'Sons of Anarchy' star Charlie Hunnam as the infamous Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein for the next chilling chapter of his 'Monsters' anthology series, following the success of 'Dahmer'.

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