Showgirls recall variety stage days in pictures
Former showgirls share memories of variety theatre days in a new photo series, recalling costumes, choreography and life on the road.
Former showgirls share memories of variety theatre days in a new photo series, recalling costumes, choreography and life on the road.
A personal essay explores how the TV show The Bear helped the author rebuild self-confidence at work, finding lessons in its portrayal of kitchen chaos.
Victoria Shalet, who played Harmony in The Queen's Nose, looks unrecognisable over 30 years later. The 44-year-old is now a psychotherapist.
Dolly Parton's family gathered at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville for a private service, as the cemetery shared a tribute to the singer, who died on August 25.
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RecommendedVictoria Shalet, who played Harmony in The Queen's Nose, now works as a psychotherapist. She quit acting after missing out on a Holby City role.
Manchester Village Pride's annual parade fills the city centre with colour and joy under the 'No Place Like Home' theme, celebrating the LGBTQI+ community.
Geraint Anderson was disappointed when clinical psychologist Kerry Daynes told him he is not a psychopath, despite his self-diagnosis and embrace of the label.
A writer argues barbecue is unenjoyable, toxic, tiresome and malnourishing, sparking debate over the beloved summer tradition.
Bestselling author Adele Parks discusses her writing routine, family life, and why she avoids the label of domestic goddess in a candid interview.
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RecommendedExpress reporter Adam Toms visited the King's Highgrove shop in Tetbury, finding royal memorabilia and pricey items, but one thing stood out: Charles' own artwork, priced up to £5,000.
Countdown's Susie Dent has revealed Gethin Jones sends her voice notes with Welsh pronunciation tips, promising to teach her the language so she doesn't 'fall flat on my face'.
Charli XCX delivered the first full UK set of her Music, Fashion, Film era at Reading Festival as heavy rain subsided, performing hits and new tracks.
Publishing insiders disclose the strategies behind bestsellers, from cover design to marketing timing, in a new Guardian interactive guide.
Beyond the British Museum and V&A, London hides quirky, forgotten collections run by passionate obsessives. Here are five unusual museums tucked away from the tourist trail, from ancient Egyptian textiles to a surgeon's gruesome specimens.
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RecommendedYotam Ottolenghi presents three simple breakfast recipes: tahini banana toast, shakshuka with feta, and overnight oats with berries—all quick, healthy, and delicious.
Emilia Fox, who played Georgiana Darcy in the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice, has revealed she has never watched the beloved period drama.
A witty, macabre one-man show at Summerhall, Edinburgh, blends absurdist humour with poignant reflection, earning strong audience applause.
A baker reveals the simple ingredient she never skips to make smooth buttercream: a dash of milk. Learn how to fix grainy, stiff frosting.
Maggie Jones played Corrie's Blanche Hunt for over 50 years, becoming an icon after 25 years. She died in 2009, aged 75, after more than 830 episodes.
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RecommendedJudy Finnigan remembers meeting Dolly Parton in the 1990s, recalling her perfume, beauty and wit during a This Morning interview at Liverpool's Albert Dock.
Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean made only a handful of public appearances and was left 'traumatised' by one awards ceremony, vowing never to attend another.
Becky Barnicoat's cartoon captures a parent's relief as children return to school, offering a quiet moment back at the desk.
Meera Sodha shares a gently spicy, east/west fusion salad with blistered green beans, edamame, petit pois and torn mozzarella, ready in 30 minutes.
Chef Gemma Stafford says grating frozen butter into the dough makes scones lighter and fluffier. The steam from melting butter creates flaky layers. Her recipe makes 9-12 scones.
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RecommendedFive Canadian maple syrups from Aldi, Sainsbury's, Co-op and more were tested. Buckwud Organic Intense Canadian Maple Syrup took top marks, while Aldi's own-brand offered the best value.
From Elswick tower blocks to Wallsend shipyard cranes, 10 archive photographs capture Tyneside in 1971 as the region shifted from its industrial past.
Train to Busan remains the best zombie horror film of the past two decades, a decade after its 2016 release, with its emotional core and brutal final act as devastating as ever.
Lupita Nyong'o has paid tribute to her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman on the sixth anniversary of his death, sharing an emotional Instagram post urging fans to cherish loved ones.
Spencer Jones's Dogs at Pleasance Dome mixes papier-mache heads and dog-walking banter into a celebration of talking to one another, with a closing message on social cohesion.
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RecommendedDevastating floods in Nepal-Tibet, Russian strikes on Kyiv, settler violence in the West Bank, and tributes to Dolly Parton feature in this week's top photojournalism.