Royal Mail elves sort Santa letters ahead of Christmas
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
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Marissa Bode, the first disabled actor to play Nessarose in Wicked, calls for an end to 'cripping up' and better on-screen representation for disabled performers in the UK film industry.
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Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey candidly discusses feeling 'scared and alone' growing up gay in school and his journey to becoming People's Sexiest Man Alive. Read his inspiring story.
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