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Observations: A chance for Rhys Darby's growing fanbase to see the man behind Murray
Friday 24 July 2009
It doesn't seem that long ago since, crammed into one of the smallest, stuffiest rooms of The Pleasance venue in Edinburgh, I watched a slightly nerdy-looking, curly-mopped comedian act out an entire comedy play using mime and sound effects.
Model students: Why GCSE pupils are head over heels about sculpture
Thursday 25 June 2009
A school in south London is giving pupils the chance to try their hand at sculpture – and they can't get enough of it.
Small wonder: The mighty Mini celebrates 50 years
Thursday 07 May 2009
Fifty years ago this week, the Mini was born. But the pride of Britain's car industry – cheap, cute and groovy – became a symbol of all that was wrong with it.
The Pink Panther 2 (PG)
Friday 13 February 2009
Steve Martin: the dream is over. The dream being that one day he might be funny again.
Mike Hill: 'Hands-off' BBC executive
Saturday 26 July 2008
'Ah – m'dear feller! Good ter see you!" These were the almost inevitable opening words from Mike Hill, the tall, debonair BBC executive-without-portfolio, on greeting a fellow colleague. A man out of his time – he would have been equally at home in a Regency coffee house picking over the stories of the day – he was in fact one of BBC Television's more unusual executives, a delightful man who employed a "hands-off" policy that allowed his staff to make their own decisions. He gave useful advice when asked, and was at all times optimistic and generous in encouragement and praise.
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Serena Williams apologises after comment that rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'
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Disability campaigners celebrate 'victory' after government rethink over plans to make it more difficult to claim disability benefits
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Bankers could face jail after report urges the Government to introduce new criminal offence for reckless management
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Breaking the Silence: In the reality of occupation, there are no Palestinian civilians – only potential terrorists
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We never knew Nigella Lawson - and we still don’t
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