Tracey Ullman has been enticed to the London stage for this production of My City and reminds us that she is a versatile and vivid performer. But this largely nocturnal piece does not quite hang together... more
Stephen Poliakoff chose Gemma Arterton for a TV drama when she had not even left drama college and told her she would be a star and now he aims to do the same with the Bond girl's sister... more
The end of the weekend has just become bearable again. Into the gap left by Downton Abbey steps TV drama Any Human Heart — starring the original book’s biggest fan... more
British period pieces are regularly mocked as pretty pieces of cinema devoid of real bite. But you couldn't call Stephen Poliakoff's first film for more than a decade, Glorious 39, namby-pamby... more
The Globe may be every American tourist's wet dream but it is often overlooked for its artistic achievements. Liz Hoggard previews its ambitious summer season.... more
School's out for fresh-faced St Trinian's star Gemma Arterton and already she's graduated to the Hollywood big league. The 22-year-old actress, who played unruly head girl Kelly in last year's remake, is now starring as James Bond's right hand woman in the highly anticipated movie The Quantum Of Solace... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do