Sam Eley Is Basil Crumbwick review – cult hit brings laugh after laugh
Sam Eley's cantankerous alter ego Basil Crumbwick, with a giant papier-mache head, delivers fantastic joke-writing and laugh after laugh at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel.
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Pacific Airshow returns to Gold Coast with crowds and aerobatics
The Pacific Airshow returned to the Gold Coast over the weekend, drawing crowds to Surfers Paradise beach for aerobatic feats and military jets, with over 250,000 attendees expected.
Lara Ricote: Inkling review – smart new set is her best yet
Lara Ricote's new show Inkling at Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh, is a leap forward, blending tomfoolery with a smart meditation on maturing and reading life's signals.
Poland unveils 183ft Virgin Mary statue taller than Christ
A 183ft Virgin Mary statue, taller than Christ the Redeemer, has been unveiled in Konotopie, Poland, after a £19m project by a wealthy couple.
The Forgotten Racial History of Notting Hill Carnival
As Notting Hill Carnival returns, explore its roots in the 1958 race riots and the community's resilience that shaped Europe's biggest street party.
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.
Sadie Clayton: Race Against the Tide judge's life off-screen
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.
Tether 인연 review – romantic ceilidh skips from Scotland to South Korea
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: Gaza medics confront US complicity
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.
The Hounds Gate Haunting review – Richard Mansfield's ghost story
Richard Mansfield's The Hounds Gate Haunting is a restrained ghost story that prioritises atmosphere over scares, with a strong central performance.
Writing Letters Offers Deeper Connection Than WhatsApp
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.
Douglas Gordon by Douglas Gordon review – a brave glimpse inside
A new documentary offers a rare, intimate look at the Scottish film-maker Douglas Gordon, blending personal archives with his provocative art.
North and South cast: from spotlight exits to tragic deaths
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 reveals 'painful time' after split from first wife
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'.
Bonnie Tyler Interview: Awkward Accent Clash with Welsh Legend
Samantha 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.
Trump's four women 'competing' to fill Melania vacuum
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.
O'Carroll cancels Mrs Brown's Boys 2026 specials
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's Memoir Revealed Hollywood Predators
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.
Bonnie Tyler's Funeral: Family, Friends and Fans Gather
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.
Bonnie Tyler's Funeral in Swansea as Fans Pay Tribute
Bonnie Tyler's funeral takes place in Swansea today, with fans gathering to pay tribute as the singer is remembered.
Italian nonna's 5-ingredient tomato pasta sauce in 20 minutes
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.
Fashion Editor Answers Reader Questions Live
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.
Uncensored Nazi memoir Conversations with an Executioner hits UK
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.
First Nations Australians Share Hopes for Future
Seven First Nations Australians share their worries and hopes for future generations in a Guardian Australia video, highlighting concerns about cultural preservation and advocacy.
Mixtape review: 90s nostalgia at Edinburgh Festival
I Made You a Mixtape review: a joyful 90s nostalgia trip at Edinburgh Festival, blending music, storytelling, and interactive fun, earning four stars.
Inside Britain's Victorian Prisons: Aitchison's 'Incarcerated'
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.
Taiwan Season: The Wall review – Edinburgh Festival
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 Review: NI Troubles Youth Rave Film
Skintown, a film about a Troubles-era youth rave in Northern Ireland, is reviewed. It captures the hedonism and political tension of the time.
The Ego Trip review: psychedelic toads and hair-raising treatments
Kimon de Greef's bizarre tale of psychedelic toads and hair-raising treatments is a strange and compelling read, blending travelogue with memoir.
A Rimbaud review – poetic, visceral portrait of French poet
A Rimbaud review: a poetic, visceral portrait of the French poet's life and work, capturing his restless spirit and revolutionary verse.
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