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Breaking Glass: A Gritty 1980 Punk Comfort Film

Discover why the 1980 film 'Breaking Glass', set against a backdrop of punk and Thatcher's Britain, offers a blast of gritty relief and remains strikingly relevant today. Explore its themes now.

Adrian Mole Returns to BBC in 2026 Reboot

The BBC is bringing back The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ with a star-studded cast in 2026. Discover how this beloved 80s classic is getting a faithful reboot.

Flashdance Star Jennifer Beals Unrecognisable After 41 Years

Flashdance icon Jennifer Beals appears dramatically different during rare Los Angeles outing, 41 years after the film that made her a household name. See how the actress who inspired a generation with her welding-dancing character looks today.

Nigel Planer: The real Neil from The Young Ones

Exclusive interview with Nigel Planer unveils how his iconic character Neil from The Young Ones mirrored his own experiences in London's 1970s counterculture, and why he's now telling his real story.

Teenage Daydream: Coming of Age in an 80s All-Girl Band

Debsey Wykes' compelling memoir 'Teenage Daydream' revisits her coming-of-age journey through the raw energy of 1980s all-girl guitar band The Pandoras, offering a poignant look at friendship, music, and female rebellion.

Poltergeist star JoBeth Williams dazzles at 76

JoBeth Williams, the beloved actress from the horror classic Poltergeist, turned heads at 76 with her radiant appearance at the TCM Classic Film Festival, proving timeless beauty and talent know no age limits.

Rivals Season Two Confirmed: More Drama Coming

The hit television adaptation of Jilly Cooper's iconic novel 'Rivals' has been officially renewed for a second season, promising more scandal, power struggles and 1980s excess in the cutthroat world of television broadcasting.

Jilly Cooper visits Rivals TV set, gives glowing approval

Celebrated author Jilly Cooper shares her delight after visiting the set of the hotly anticipated TV adaptation of her iconic novel 'Rivals', praising the cast and production team for capturing the spirit of her work.

Back to the Future Cast Reveals Shocking On-Set Secrets

Michael J. Fox and other Back to the Future stars disclose never-before-heard stories about casting conflicts, actor replacements, and the real reasons behind Crispin Glover's departure from the iconic franchise.

Queen Elizabeth's protocol breach against Thatcher revealed

Explosive revelations from 1986 reveal how the Queen allegedly broke royal protocol to avoid sitting beside Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a diplomatic dinner, exposing deep tensions within the British establishment.

Jilly Cooper's Novels Finally Get TV Adaptation

Beloved author Jilly Cooper's iconic 'Rutshire Chronicles' are being developed for television, bringing her scandalous upper-class romances to screens worldwide after decades of anticipation.

How London's Blitz Club Revolutionised 1980s Fashion

Discover the explosive story of London's legendary Blitz Club, the Soho nightspot where 80s fashion was born and icons like Boy George and Spandau Ballet were forged in a crucible of creativity and defiance.

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