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.
New Thrillers: James Bond's Q Investigates in Quantum of Menace
Discover three gripping new crime novels. James Bond's Q investigates a friend's death, a detective probes a murder in 1920s Calcutta, and a reunion turns sinister. Available now from the Mail Bookshop.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen King's Monster Caribbean Cruise Horror Story
Bestselling author Stephen King reveals his Caribbean cruise turned into a real-life horror story, drawing chilling parallels to his iconic novel 'IT' in a shocking personal account.
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.
Buckingham Palace security fears over Peter James thriller
Best-selling author Peter James's latest Roy Grace novel features a chilling assassination plot against the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, raising serious questions about real-world security protocols and drawing unprecedented attention from palace of
Woman in Cabin 10 Ending Explained: Final Twist Revealed
A deep dive into the mind-bending conclusion of Ruth Ware's psychological thriller The Woman in Cabin 10, revealing what really happened aboard the luxury cruise ship Aurora.
Heather Rose: Writing From Ancestral Stories
Award-winning Tasmanian writer Heather Rose discusses her powerful new novel exploring family secrets, ancestral connections, and the haunting beauty of Tasmania's landscapes in this exclusive interview.
Aubrey Plaza writing novel with grandmother, wants children
Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza opens up about her desire for children, writing a novel with her grandmother, and her unexpected creative partnership that's taking the literary world by storm.
Queer Haunted House Tale Fails to Deliver Chills
Leon Craig's much-anticipated queer haunted house novel 'The Decadence' disappoints with lacklustre scares and underdeveloped characters in this detailed Guardian review.
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.
Eamonn Holmes: My mother inspired Jilly Cooper characters
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes shares emotional tribute to his late mother, revealing she served as muse for Jilly Cooper's famous novels in touching revelation.
Jilly Cooper debunks death hoax after social media frenzy
Beloved British author Jilly Cooper, 87, has been forced to publicly confirm she is alive and well after a cruel death hoax spread rapidly across social media platforms, causing widespread concern among her devoted readers.
Real-life muses for Jilly Cooper's Rupert Campbell-Black
Discover the fascinating aristocratic figures from British high society, including Queen Camilla's former husband Andrew Parker Bowles, who served as muses for Jilly Cooper's legendary literary character Rupert Campbell-Black.
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