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.
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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.
BBC's This Town drama gets second series commission
The beloved BBC drama exploring 1980s youth culture and musical revolution will return for another explosive season following massive viewer success.
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.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
The Line of Beauty: Hollinghurst's Masterpiece Staged
Jack Holden's triumphant stage adaptation of Alan Hollinghurst's Booker Prize-winning novel delivers a powerful exploration of 1980s gay life, politics, and beauty in Thatcher's Britain.
The Line of Beauty: Hollinghurst's Masterpiece on Stage
Jack Holden's ambitious stage adaptation of Alan Hollinghurst's Booker Prize-winning novel delivers a powerful exploration of desire, politics and the AIDS crisis in Thatcher's Britain.
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.
Springsteen's Nebraska: The Album That Nearly Broke The Boss
Explore the haunting story behind Bruce Springsteen's minimalist masterpiece 'Nebraska' and the upcoming film 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' starring Jeremy Allen White.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
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.
Sally Wainwright's Riot Women redefines female protest
Acclaimed writer Sally Wainwright unveils her explosive new TV series 'Riot Women,' exploring the untold stories of female protesters in 1980s Britain through a contemporary feminist lens.
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.
Casio's Back to the Future Watch Returns in Limited Edition
The legendary Casio CA53W-1 calculator watch, famously worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future, gets a stunning limited edition revival with authentic movie details and modern upgrades.
80s Child Star's Youthful Appearance Stuns Fans Decades Later
Fans were left speechless as a beloved fantasy film star from the 1980s revealed their remarkably youthful looks during an emotional Comic-Con reunion, 41 years after the movie's original release.
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.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Thatcher's Fury Over Minister's Secret Affair
Explosive revelations about Sir Humphrey Atkins' affair with secretary threaten to destabilise Thatcher's government. Exclusive details of the political bombshell.
1980s Bradford: Rare photos of Black British life revealed
A remarkable photographic collection offers an intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of Black British communities in 1980s Bradford, challenging stereotypes and celebrating resilience.
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.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Clooney's 80s Drug Confession: The Truth Revealed
Hollywood icon George Clooney reveals why marijuana wasn't for him and how he resisted peer pressure during the hedonistic 80s era in Tinseltown.
Jilly Cooper's Rivals adaptation confirmed for Disney+
Beloved author Jilly Cooper's iconic novel Rivals is being adapted into a major Disney+ series, bringing the scandalous world of 1980s television to streaming screens worldwide.
Jilly Cooper's Rivals TV adaptation confirmed for Disney+
The iconic 1980s bonkbuster novel Riders by Jilly Cooper is being adapted into an eight-part television series, bringing the scandalous world of Rutshire to screens worldwide.
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.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Jane Fonda's shocking Patrick Swayze confession
Hollywood legend Jane Fonda makes stunning confession about her difficult relationship with Patrick Swayze during the making of their 1985 thriller 'The Morning After'.
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