North and South cast: from tragedy to fame
The BBC's 2004 period drama North and South captivated audiences. Here's what happened to the cast, from Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis to Richard Armitage's Netflix fame.
The BBC's 2004 period drama North and South captivated audiences. Here's what happened to the cast, from Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis to Richard Armitage's Netflix fame.
Sadie Clayton is an expert judge on BBC's Race Against the Tide. The 35-year-old copper sculptor, self-described maximalist, lives in east London with husband and son.
Love stories ring across the generations in this charming fusion of traditional dance and music from two cultures, playing at Summerhall, Edinburgh, until 31 August.
American Doctor follows three volunteer doctors in Gaza who return to the US to advocate in Congress, challenging Americans to confront their role in the conflict.
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RecommendedRichard Mansfield's The Hounds Gate Haunting is a restrained ghost story that prioritises atmosphere over scares, with a strong central performance.
A woman who sent herself a letter from Paris found it a comforting time capsule, leading her to write regularly to family and friends, finding deeper connection than group chats.
A new documentary offers a rare, intimate look at the Scottish film-maker Douglas Gordon, blending personal archives with his provocative art.
The BBC's 2004 adaptation of North and South remains a fan favourite. Here's what happened to the cast, including Daniela Denby-Ashe, Richard Armitage, and the late Tim Pigott-Smith.
Ewan McGregor became emotional at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, describing the 'very painful time' after his 2017 split from Eve Mavrakis and how daughter Clara's anger led to their film 'Bleeding Love'.
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RecommendedSamantha Masters recalls her 2023 interview with Bonnie Tyler, including an awkward accent clash and the singer's tales of Meat Loaf and a court case.
Four women, all from the Trump family, are reportedly competing to fill the vacuum left by Melania Trump's absence from the political scene, according to a Daily Beast podcast.
Brendan O'Carroll has cancelled the 2026 Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas and New Year's Specials due to an unexpected medical issue requiring immediate surgery on his jaw.
Hayden Panettiere detailed encounters with 'Hollywood predators' in her May 2026 memoir, months before her death aged 36, confirmed by her family on August 17.
Family, friends and fans gather for Bonnie Tyler's funeral at Swansea Minster on Monday, celebrating the life of the singer who died in July at 75.
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RecommendedBonnie Tyler's funeral takes place in Swansea today, with fans gathering to pay tribute as the singer is remembered.
A TikTok video by @mynonnafina shows a quick, easy homemade tomato pasta sauce using six tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil, and seasoning, ready in under 20 minutes.
Guardian fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley answers reader questions in a live Q&A session on August 17, 2026, covering style dilemmas and fashion trends.
Polish resistance hero Kazimierz Moczarski spent 255 days in a cell with SS general Jürgen Stroop. His account, Conversations with an Executioner, is published in the UK this month in its first uncensored English translation.
Seven First Nations Australians share their worries and hopes for future generations in a Guardian Australia video, highlighting concerns about cultural preservation and advocacy.
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RecommendedI Made You a Mixtape review: a joyful 90s nostalgia trip at Edinburgh Festival, blending music, storytelling, and interactive fun, earning four stars.
Photographer Andy Aitchison's book 'Incarcerated' documents life inside Britain's Victorian prisons, which still hold about a quarter of the UK's prison population.
The Wall, part of the Taiwan Season at Edinburgh's Summerhall, blends physical theatre and live music to explore borders and identity, earning praise for its inventive staging.
Skintown, a film about a Troubles-era youth rave in Northern Ireland, is reviewed. It captures the hedonism and political tension of the time.
Kimon de Greef's bizarre tale of psychedelic toads and hair-raising treatments is a strange and compelling read, blending travelogue with memoir.
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RecommendedA Rimbaud review: a poetic, visceral portrait of the French poet's life and work, capturing his restless spirit and revolutionary verse.
Actor and musician Samantha Morton invites readers to submit questions for an upcoming Q&A session, covering her career and creative projects.
Ally Williamson, an Isle of Lewis farmer, revealed on BBC's This Farming Life that last year's breeding season was 'pure heartbreak' and he felt like 'giving up'.
Channel 4's 'Becoming Elizabeth' is being praised for its historical accuracy and gripping story, despite being axed after one season. The eight-episode drama follows a young Elizabeth I.
Dreambite Collective's Edinburgh Fringe debut costs over £10,000, with no one getting paid. Actors work day jobs, flyer relentlessly, and rely on a giant inflatable whale named Gail to attract audiences.
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RecommendedBecoming Elizabeth, the Tudor drama on Channel 4, is being praised by fans as superior to Wolf Hall. The eight-part series, created by Anya Reiss, is available to stream free.