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London theatre needs a taste of Midsummer

2009-08-10T23:00:00Z

Edinburgh Theatre: It would be a crime against theatre if London audiences don't get to relish the wonderful distilled essence of Edinburgh in Midsummer.

Sporting Miscellanies

2009-05-26T10:18:02Z

Football: Andrey Arshavin is upset that a large portion of his �80,000 a week wage is being eaten up by the taxman

Just what is it about Billy Elliot?

2009-05-13T08:16:24Z

Billy Elliot was a leap of faith for Eric Fellner who backed the low-budget movie that led to a musical now nominated for 15 Tonys.

Hurrah, I'm beyond the pale out east

2009-05-07T07:49:20Z

The big football matches this week reminded me - I'd always thought that when it came to London's points of the compass, the clash was between north and west

Meet the Freuds

2009-04-17T08:04:17Z

Sir Clement Freud, who died this week, was just one member of a colourful family dynasty that continues to leave its mark on us, as Sebastian Shakespeare reports

Now children are punished for going to good schools

2009-04-07T08:16:15Z

News of the latest salvo in a strange war between parents and the Government comes from Durham University, which has turned down a boy from St Paul's School with four A grades at A-level

Gordon can�t ignore our anger over MPs� perks

2009-04-06T08:25:19Z

Gordon Brown suggested yesterday that he had more important issues than MPs� expenses to deal with, such as the G20 and saving the globe, and in one way he is right

What a carry on, Curtis

2009-04-01T23:00:00Z

He reinvented the feelgood British comedy � but Richard Curtis takes it too far in smutty tribute to Sixties pirate radio, The Boat That Rocked.

The Boat That Rocked cast on group bonding

2009-03-30T16:20:04Z

Listen to Richard Curtis, Rhys Ifans and Nick Frost talk about their new film, The Boat That Rocked.

Radio rules waves in Boat that Rocked

2009-03-23T00:00:00Z

Richard Curtis turns out a reliably funny, upbeat, and above all commercial comedy every few years. This time it is The Boat That Rocked.

Take your partner to Desi Soulmate

2009-03-13T00:00:00Z

There are certainly rough-round-the-edges moments to both the writing and Pravesh Kumar�s direction in Where's My Desi Soulmate? but it works.

Richard Curtis stars in the real Notting Hill

2009-02-27T09:17:57Z

Eight teenagers have made a movie about the "real" Notting Hill starring director Richard Curtis

Much to admire in Damascus

2009-02-17T00:00:00Z

Damascus, by the always fascinating, sometimes frustrating David Greig, is a rich, subtle and compelling piece set in the Syrian capital.

Glamour lite is my new way to beat the big chill

2009-01-22T10:55:06Z

The editor of a fashion glossy tells me she is torn between two extremes in the current climate: escapism and realism

Revealed: the �2.6m council house family

2008-12-24T10:04:46Z

A mother of eight living on housing benefit in a �2.6million home provided by her London council has said: "I'm not going to pretend it isn't great"

Mother in �2.6m council house asks for cheaper home

2008-12-22T08:41:33Z

A mother of four who receives more than �90,000 a year from taxpayers to live in Notting Hill offered to move out of her �2.6million home

Branagh and Leigh lead campaign to end illegal film downloads

2008-12-16T09:30:41Z

More than 100 award-winning producers, directors and writers called for action to tackle illegal downloads of films and TV shows which they say are threatening jobs

The New Inn is simply a very good pub

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

With nice locals, good food and cracking tunes, it's hard not to like the New Inn.

DVDs of the week

2008-10-28T00:00:00Z

Without Robert Downey Jr's winning charm Iron Man would be a disaster.

Shades of Blackadder in Elizabeth & Raleigh

2008-10-14T23:00:00Z

It is impossible to produce an irreverent historical comedy without inviting comparisons with Blackadder and Elizabeth & Raleigh knows it.

Ricky Gervais reveals why he wants to ban popcorn in our exclusive interview

2008-10-15T14:01:22Z

We caught up with Ricky Gervais and his friends at the London premiere of Ghost Town. Listen to what they had to say.

Film

2008-10-02T09:51:28Z

Given the financial hurricane that devasted the City last month, that 2008 is shaping up to be a good year for British film and our leading directors and actors

James Bond the hero as Pinewood shrugs off slowdown

2008-08-28T09:50:14Z

Filming of the new James Bond film starring Daniel Craig helps Pinewood Studios� owner to deliver bumper profits

Buy into the romance of Hugh Grant's bookshop

2008-08-04T08:11:42Z

Fans of the romantic comedy Notting Hill now have the chance to own a piece of movie memorabilia real estate

Besotted Sienna whispers sweet-nothings in Welsh

2008-04-12T21:15:40Z

Lovebirds Sienna Miller and Welsh actor Rhys Ifans simply can�t bear to be apart. The 26-year-old actress is currently filming the action movie GI Joe in Prague while Rhys, 39, is working on Richard Curtis�s new movie

Tributes at premiere of Minghella's final film

2008-03-19T09:36:08Z

The premiere of Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella's final film became a celebration of his life with tributes led by BBC Director General Mark Thompson

Project Pinewood to take on Hollywood

2007-11-15T12:21:34Z

Pinewood Studios have announced plans for a huge development which could trigger a boom in film-making in Britain.

Sienna's the picture of a 21st century woman

2007-07-06T13:41:24Z

A photograph of Sienna Miller is to be added to the National Portrait Gallery to represent 21st century Britain

Son, I believe you two have already met

2007-02-22T00:00:00Z

Orchestra Seats feels like a Gallic version of a Richard Curtis film. It has style but many clich�d moments, says Derek Malcolm.

Who's who in Richard and Ruthie's set

2006-12-04T14:49:09Z