Fleabag at 10: Did It Transform or Constrain Female-Led TV?
Ten years on, Fleabag's success opened doors for female showrunners but also created new pressures. As streamers tighten budgets, the industry risks forcing women's stories back into a box.
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The Hawk Review: Ferrell's Golf Comedy Falls Flat
Will Ferrell's Netflix series 'The Hawk' revives Frat Pack tropes but feels dated, with crude jokes and a charmless protagonist, failing to deliver genuine laughs.
Renzo Piano's Glass Cube Leads Stirling Prize Shortlist
Paddington Square, an 18-storey glass cube by Renzo Piano, is the standout on a Stirling Prize shortlist dominated by brick buildings. The tower, a scaled-down version of a rejected 72-storey plan, shapes a new public realm at Paddington Station.
Guardian Writers Pick 2026 Songs of the Summer
Guardian writers select their top tracks for summer 2026, including Madonna's 'Danceteria,' Olivia Rodrigo's 'Stupid Song,' and Kim Petras' 'Jeep,' spanning pop, country, and tech house.
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Best New Paperbacks: July Reads from O'Hagan, Toews, Braithwaite
Discover the best new paperbacks for July, including Oyinkan Braithwaite's 'Cursed Daughters', Andrew O'Hagan's 'On Friendship', and Miriam Toews' 'A Truce That Is Not Peace'.
Angela Hartnett on Vintage Plates, KitchenAid, and Cycling
Chef Angela Hartnett reveals her shopping habits: favourite shops, regretful purchases like fitness machines, and her love for Richard Ginori plates and cycling.
Satirical Play on Stranded Whale Timmy Explores German Identity
A new satirical play in Hamburg reimagines the rescue of Timmy the stranded humpback whale as a passion play, critiquing German identity, populism, and the search for hope.
Hang-Gliding Added to Bucket List After Welsh Survey
Filling out the National Survey for Wales led Adrian Chiles to deep soul-searching, gratitude, and a determination to try hang-gliding and martial arts before age 60.
Madelon Vriesendorp Review: Skyscraper Sex Visions at Soane's
The Dutch artist and architect Madelon Vriesendorp's exhibition 'Mind Games' at Sir John Soane's Museum features her raunchy drawings of copulating skyscrapers, exploring the surreal history of New York and the climate crisis.
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Nia Archives Emotional Junglist Review: Breakbeats and Heartbreak
Nia Archives' second album 'Emotional Junglist' blends drum'n'bass with indie-pop and R&B, exploring love and heartbreak. It features collaborations with Jorja Smith and Sampha, and showcases her unique path from Bradford to pop stardom.
Miranda Richardson Remembers Sam Neill
Actress Miranda Richardson pays tribute to Sam Neill, recalling his charm, ease, and courage in facing mortality, with anecdotes from their work together.
The Secret Garden Review: Thoughtful Puppetry at The Egg
The Egg theatre's 20th anniversary production of The Secret Garden charms with beautiful puppets and design, though storytelling falters with choppy scenes.
Kenneth Ashcroft, Ford Europe finance manager, dies at 91
Kenneth Ashcroft, who rose from sleeping in a bath as a child to become financial manager at Ford Europe, Comet, Next, Dixons and Amstrad, has died aged 91.
Wildfire Pollution, Clowns Pilgrimage: Photos of the Day
A roundup of striking images from around the world, including wildfire smoke in Toronto, bioluminescence in Spain, a clown pilgrimage in Mexico, and more.
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Shakira's 20 Best Songs Ranked: World Cup Anthems to Duets
As Shakira prepares for the World Cup final, we rank her 20 greatest songs, including World Cup anthems, gossipy takedowns, and lycanthropic lyrics.
How to Read The Odyssey: Classicist Tips and Best Translations
Christopher Nolan's film adaptation sparks renewed interest in Homer's epic. Classicists recommend starting with context, choosing the right translation like Emily Wilson's, and using cheat sheets.
My Fair Lady Review: Emotional Truth Transforms a Classic
Rachel Kavanaugh's production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady blossoms beyond generic nostalgia, with Keziah Ibe's debut as Eliza and Hadley Fraser's Higgins forging a tender, equal friendship.
Hal Williams, Sanford and Son Actor, Dies at 91
Hal Williams, best known for playing Officer Smitty on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, died at his California home on July 15 at age 91, his representative confirmed.
Pergolesi L'Olimpiade Review: Pacy Conducting, Fine Cast
Pergolesi's L'Olimpiade, recorded live in Jesi, features pacy conducting by Giulio Prandi and a standout cast including Carlotta Colombo. This two-and-a-half-hour version of Metastasio's tale of love and twins in ancient Olympics is a thrilling baroque ra
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Fans Share Heartwarming Tributes to Sam Neill
Readers recall Sam Neill's kindness, from signing a Spielberg letter to gifting wine, highlighting his warmth and talent across decades.
Grief Is the Thing With Feathers Audiobook Review: Tovey's Bravura
Russell Tovey narrates Max Porter's inventive novella about a widower and his sons, with a giant crow as a guide through grief. A bravura performance blending compassion and menace.
Denshattack! Review – Kickflipping Trains in Dystopian Japan
Denshattack! is a wild rail-riding game set in dystopian Japan, combining Tony Hawk's Pro Skater tricks with Jet Set Radio's anti-establishment vibe. Out now on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2.
The F Ward Review: Anna Friel Drama Misses the Mark
Stan's six-part series The F Ward, starring Anna Friel, fails to deliver compelling human stories despite a promising premise about intern doctors in an underfunded Sydney hospital.
Nepo Dads: Hollywood's New Trend After Nepo Babies
Jeff Barker, father of 'Obsession' director Curry Barker, is making a horror short starring Dane Cook, highlighting a new wave of nepo dads leveraging their children's fame.
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Patricia Greene: From Bus Conductor to The Archers Star
Patricia Greene, known as Jill Archer in The Archers, worked as a bus conductor during the 1951 Festival of Britain and was nearly cast in This Sporting Life before being replaced by Rachel Roberts.
Striker the dog: the 1994 World Cup mascot's legacy
Striker, the 1994 World Cup mascot, was created by Warner Bros animators and became a symbol of the tournament's commercialization, selling billions in merchandise.
Hollyoaks Star Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Co-Star
More than a year after Diane Langton's death, Hollyoaks star Nicole Barber-Lane says she's 'not ready' to say goodbye, keeping Nana McQueen alive on screen.
Gracie Abrams Apologises to Dad J.J. Abrams for Stress
Gracie Abrams, 26, apologises to her father J.J. Abrams for causing him stress during her teenage years, saying she 'took years off their lives'.
Prince Harry Forced to Accept Queen Camilla at Royal Reunion
Prince Harry was required to accept Queen Camilla's presence at his reunion with King Charles, a royal author says her attendance was non-negotiable.
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Channel 4's 'Hunting Alice Bell' Gets Autumn Premiere
Channel 4 has released a first look at its new psychological thriller 'Hunting Alice Bell,' which will premiere this autumn. The six-part drama follows Fran Da Silva, accused of being a serial killer's accomplice.
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