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Misha Glenny explores the history of the region
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These 10 inventions changed music forever - with gifts from medieval monks to Charli XCX
From Beethoven to the Beatles, Tchaikovsky to Charli XCX, these are the inventions that changed music.
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Who is Ruth Handler? True story behind Barbie inventor
Handler plays a key role in Greta Gerwig's new film.
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Ann Droid legend Diane Morgan's new Philomena Cunk episodes finally get their release date confirmed with extra treat for fans
Get your popcorn ready – Cunk on Cinema is heading to our screens.
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Philomena Cunk first-look unveiled by BBC for "most glamorous" series to date
The latest instalment in the British mockumentary television franchise will see the ill-informed documentary maker examine the history of cinema.
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die review: Clever, infectious and wildly original – AI be damned ★★★★☆
Despite some final act issues, the first film from Gore Verbinski in almost a decade is audacious, fresh and a massive amount of fun.
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BBC delivers major update on sci-fi romance adaptation based on beloved best-selling novel
The Ministry of Time is set to start filming this year!
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Philomena Cunk return confirmed by BBC for all-new series with a very different focus
Diane Morgan’s comedic character is back filming a new mockumentary.
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Misha Glenny reveals his wife Kirsty Lang’s advice as he replaces Melvyn Bragg for Our Time
From flabbergasted fan to the chair once occupied by Melvyn Bragg: Misha Glenny on inheriting Radio 4’s crown jewel – and why depth still matters in a distracted age.
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Grand Slam Track 2025 on TV: Coverage, channel and live stream
Your guide to watching the Grand Slam Track 2025, including TV coverage and live streaming information.
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Seinfeld: marriage is "funniest thing humans have invented"
We talk to Jerry Seinfeld, comic legend and creator of The Marriage Ref
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