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<p>Philippa Dunne (second from left) is back as Anne in the ‘Amandaland’ Christmas Special </p>

Interview

‘I actually screamed’: Inside the Amandaland Christmas special

Irish actor Philippa Dunne, who plays Amanda’s best friend Anne, reveals the secrets behind the festive episode, what it was like acting with the two iconic ‘Ab Fab’ actors Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders, and why the holiday season can be a flop for mothers everywhere

<p>Bowie endured a number of critical and commercial failures in the Nineties</p>

in focus

A new Bowie documentary reassesses one of his most maligned periods

<p>Best of the bunch: The non-fiction and fiction that’ll have everyone talking next year</p>

2026

16 books to have on your radar in 2026

<p>Songwriter Chloe Angelides and Lily Allen in the studio working on West End Girl</p>

In Focus

Meet the songwriter who helped Lily Allen make her most personal work

Features & Reviews

<p>David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher (Ian West/PA)</p>

In Focus

It’s baffling that David Walliams’s publishing deal lasted this long

<p>Top of the pops: (L-R clockwise from bottom left) Brandi Carlile, Perfume Genius, Turnstile, JADE and PinkPantheress</p>

The Saturday Interview

JADE, Brandi Carlile and McKinley Dixon on their cultural highlights

<p>Browned off: Brendan O’Carroll on the new ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ special </p>

state of the arts

2025’s paltry Christmas Day lineup is not what British TV needs

<p>Dino Fetscher (Mary's Teacher) and Mason Alexander Park (Mary Todd Lincoln)</p>

Hysterical, captivating Broadway smash Oh Mary! arrives in London

The Saturday Interview

<p>‘I think people are missing the relationships they had with ER, or 24, or NYPD Blue. It was something you could rely on’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Kiefer Sutherland: ‘After 24, the roles I anticipated didn’t come’

<p>‘I’m as actory as they get’: Billy Crudup was amused by the idea of playing a Method actor in ‘Jay Kelly’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Billy Crudup: ‘America is becoming an increasingly lawless community’

Rising Stars

<p>Petticrew stars in a classic tale of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the Troubles</p>

Interview

Lola Petticrew: ‘Calling it the Troubles minimises what it really was’

Tom Blyth

Interview

Tom Blyth: ‘The Hunger Games taught me I don’t act to get attention’

<p>Sadler won the Best Scripted Comedy Bafta for her show</p>

Interview

Kat Sadler: ‘I don’t care if Such Brave Girls makes you uncomfortable’

<p>‘We all need an opportunity. And I’m fortunate that I got mine’</p>

Interview

James Nelson-Joyce: ‘I thought kids like me don’t act’

Roisin O’Connor’s Good Vibrations podcast

Good Vibrations with KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall reflects on the ‘unwelcome side’ of her early fame

Ella Eyre is a guest on Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations podcast

Ella Eyre: ‘I’ve had to unlearn what I was shown early in my career’

Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi: ‘There have been days where I thought I was done’

Zara Larsson is the latest guest on Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations podcast

Zara Larsson ‘didn’t expect’ reaction to support slot for Tate McRae

News

The Countdown

<p>Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan in ‘Mission: Impossible III’</p>

The Countdown

15 times a director walked away from a blockbuster

<p>Overrated?: Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘There Will Be Blood’ and Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’</p>

The most overrated films of the 21st century

<p>Glast from the past: A snapshot of the famous festival from 1982</p>

17 of the weirdest things we’ve seen at Glastonbury

<p>Not even music’s greats are immune to writing absolutely terrible songs</p>

13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift

Independent TV

Watch: Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet

<p>The report said a man was arrested in October over an alleged incident last year (BBC/PA)</p>

Strictly star opens up on suicide attempt after witnessing murder

The Grinch’s Taylor Momsen tries on original Cindy Lou Who costume

Beloved character makes surprise return in Avengers Doomsday trailer

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Visit the USA

Art Me Up: A Gallery Guide to Miami’s Thriving Arts Scene

Sounds of the South: Exploring the Evolving Music Scene of Atlanta

Memphis to Maryville: Urban Adventures in Tennessee

<p>Scratch the surface or Orlando’s theme park scene and discover a world of culture and adventure experiences </p>

Discover Orlando’s hidden treasures beyond the parks

Entertainment deals

<p>Bag discounts on 4K, OLED and smart TVs</p>

Best TV deals for November 2025, from Sony, Samsung and more

<p>From tell-all memoirs to historical novels, there’s something for every taste </p>

Best Audible deals for December 2025 – how to save £20

<p>A fast and reliable internet connection means fewer dropouts</p>

Hyperoptic promo codes for December – the best broadband deals

<p>Upgrade your tablet with my pick of the best iPad offers.</p>

Best iPad deals for November 2025, selected by an expert

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gaming

How does Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade demo really run on Nintendo Switch 2?

How does Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade demo really run on Nintendo Switch 2?

lifestyle

The most controversial fashion trend of the 2010s is making its comeback

politics

'Mar-a-Lago Face' is a problematic talking point - no matter which side of politics you're on

politics

Trump’s White House ballroom price keeps going up: 'This is Trumpflation'

gaming

Unrecord: Viral photorealistic bodycam shooter gets investment and gamers are stoked

gaming

Unrecord: Viral photorealistic bodycam shooter gets investment and gamers are stoked

lifestyle

TikTok is coming up with solutions on how to beat the 'winter uglies’ and we're invested

gaming

The Elder Scrolls 6 gets update from studio boss but gamers are frustrated

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Christmas at The White Company: Seasonal scents and thoughtful gifts

Where to buy Christmas gifts for her

Simplify managing your business finances with Sage AI cloud accounting

Bettervits: the collagen supplement we’re adding to our basket