Interview: Mild-mannered Radio 4 presenter Evan Davis tells Richard Godwin what he really thinks about homosexual rights, the state of the economy and the big beasts on the Today programme... more
Three years ago Jonathan Sands opened the London Film Museum with no public funding and a truckload of movie props. Now, he tells Louise Jury, the scene is set for him to expand into the old Theatre Museum in Covent Garden... more
‘Multicultural London English’ is now recognised as the parallel street language of the young — but how important is it that we can speak properly too, asks broadcaster Lindsay Johns
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Cockney, one of the world’s most famous dialects, will disappear within 30 years, according to reports this week. Harry Mount discovers why — and what is replacing it on the streets of London.... more
With Millwall due in Ali G's hometown for an FA Cup tie, and the club's reputation preceding it, it is a relief to find the good people of Staines cleaving to Corporal Jones's advice not to panic... more
He made his name ridiculing unsuspecting celebrities through his Ali G alter ego. But now it appears that Sacha Baron Cohen is happily befriending Hollywood's A-list as himself.
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Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen duped a former Mossad agent in an embarrassing interview in which he compared terror group Hamas to the chickpea dip hummus.... more
Joss Stone's O2 gig could prove a crucial turning point in the soul sensation's career, restoring her slightly tarnished reputation, says Andre Paine.... more
Sacha Baron Cohen supplies a few giggles but funyman Will Ferrell's comedy centred on the Nascar track fails to convice, says Charolotte O'Sullivan.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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