The year angry men dominated Bollywood – and what it means for India
Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025. Read more about this story ….
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Jessie Buckley ‘overwhelmed’ to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet
“She was what I understand a woman to be”, says Buckley on playing Shakespeare’s wife and the mother of their son Hamnet. Read more about this story ….
Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra
Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she’s ready for new challenges. Read more about this story ….
The Traitors returns with new ‘secret traitor’ in major shake-up
Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth “secret traitor”. Read more about this story ….
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen. Read more about this story ….
I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer
Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell says the Irish actor “stood out a mile” long before break out Normal People role. Read more about this story ….
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show’s castle. Read more about this story ….
The Archers cast recreate lost first episode for 75th anniversary
The recording of the first episode didn’t survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene. Read more about this story ….
Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson’s
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson’s specialist to get in touch. Read more about this story ….
Ronan Keating on his New Year’s Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult. Read more about this story ….