The follow-on to their beloved titular 2009 debut finds Duckworth and Lewis exploring further aspects of the beautiful game, from its amateur enjoyability and levelling qualities to the euphonious variety of its argot.
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Thursday 27 December 2012
Our pick of the best on the box this festive season
Paragon gets its teeth into horror
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Dracula, Frankenstein and the Mummy in all their Hammer House of Horror glory are set to be the stars of a themed attraction venue in central London.
Daniel Radcliffe: I'm happy when people use my real name
Monday 26 November 2012
The millionaire actor is easily pleased - just don't confuse him with his Harry Potter alter ego
Heads Up: A Young Doctor's Notebook
Sunday 18 November 2012
Medicine men: pulses race for Hamm and Radcliffe
Between the Covers 08/04/2012
Sunday 08 April 2012
Your weekly guide to what's really going on inside the world of books
Cultural Life: Claire Rutter, soprano
Friday 02 March 2012
Theatre: I went to see the ENO's 'Tales of Hoffmann'. There's some great singing from everyone. The production was very entertaining and a bit wacky in places, which appeals to me. It's quite a long opera, but Richard Jones's production didn't feel like it. I sat in the dress circle for the very first time – I usually sit in the stalls – and enjoyed champagne in the intervals. I think this production would also appeal to newcomers to opera. It was a worthwhile night out, and nice to be on the other side of the curtain.
Leading article: A welcome return of the undead
Monday 20 February 2012
There is something entirely appropriate about the return from the grave of Hammer Films, given its 50-year history of bringing the undead in all manner of melodramatic, schlock-gothic glory to cinema screens around the world.
The Blagger's Guide To...The Woman In Black
Sunday 12 February 2012
So scary, Ruth Rendell had to sleep with the light on
Ghosts: Our love affair
Sunday 22 January 2012
This year we want to be afraid – we want to be very afraid. Kate Youde reports on the novels, films and shows that are tackling all things spooky in 2012
Luxury Poppy firm criticised
Thursday 10 November 2011
A company that sells deluxe versions of Remembrance Day poppies worn by celebrities donates only 10 per cent of sales to charity, it has emerged.
Harry Potter smashes US box office record
Tuesday 19 July 2011
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' has smashed the US box office record for the highest-grossing opening weekend, taking $168.6 million.
Final Harry Potter breaks US record
Monday 18 July 2011
The final Harry Potter film has broken records in the US and Canada for weekend box-office takings, according to estimates.
Rupert Grint missing Harry Potter home
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Rupert Grint misses being on the set of 'Harry Potter' because it had become his second home.
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