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<p>Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore in the ‘Silence of the Lambs’ sequel ‘Hannibal’</p>

flashbacks

Hannibal at 25: The inside story of cinema’s most disappointing sequel

The source material was so deranged that Jodie Foster refused to come back, but that didn’t stop Hollywood from adapting Thomas Harris’s unpleasant, character-destroying sequel to ‘The Silence of the Lambs’. Tom Fordy looks back on the very difficult making of the most pig-squealing, brain-sautéing blockbuster in film history

<p>Rachel Diack, better known as Ledbyher, is one of the most exciting new stars of the UK’s underground rap scene</p>

new sensations

Meet Ledbyher, the UK rap scene’s most engaging new storyteller

<p>As Peaches, Merrill Nisker’s unapologetic electro-clash has seen the likes of Yoko Ono, Iggy Pop, Madonna, and Thom Yorke numbered among her fans</p>

Interview

Peaches: ‘People called me a one-trick pony but it’s a way of life’

<p>David McKenna as Piggy in Jack Thorne’s ‘Lord of the Flies’</p>

in focus

Lord of the Flies: The perfect book for Jack Thorne to adapt for TV

Features & Reviews

<p>King Charles photographed in the arboretum at Highgrove House </p>

Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision is overlong but with a vital message

<p>‘The Pilgrim’ by Gwen John</p>

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is a subtly intense study of ordinary life

<p>Holly Godliman (Chloë Coverly), William Lawlor (Gus Coverly) and Angus Cooper (Valentine Coverly) in ‘Arcadia’ </p>

Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia gets a stellar, lust-filled revival

<p>Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as Cathy and Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’</p>

comment

I’m ready to admit it – Wuthering Heights is an awful, awful book

The Saturday Interview

<p>Laura Dern and Andra Day: ‘Bradley Cooper said: What are we missing? You inform us about these female characters. You help us build them, and this sisterhood’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Laura Dern: ‘David Lynch saw things in me that I didn’t see in myself’

<p>The story of a 17-year-old in love and lust with her teacher, Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel, ‘Half His Age’, is full of pathos and rage</p>

The Saturday Interview

Jennette McCurdy: ‘Do we ever grow out of wanting to feel special?’

Rising Stars

<p>Éanna Hardwicke by Pip. Styling: Tom O’Dell. Grooming: Alexis Day.</p>

Interview

Meet the man playing Roy Keane: ‘He wasn’t afraid to p*** people off’

<p>Rising star Alfie Williams, who returns to the world of ‘28 Years Later’ with ‘The Bone Temple’</p>

Interview

Meet 28 Years Later’s 14-year-old star: ‘It’s so gory but so awesome!’

<p>Josh Finan: ‘There’s a certain amount of pressure that builds up in your body over the days’</p>

Interview

Josh Finan on his searing prison drama Waiting for the Out

<p>‘It was awful timing. It was the biggest opportunity I’d had in my career. And we weren’t allowed to talk about it’</p>

Interview

Archie Madekwe: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the bigger picture – that’s when you fall into narcissism’

Roisin O’Connor’s Good Vibrations podcast

Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations with Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine shares regret after releasing Megadeth’s final album

Jill Scott appeared as a guest on 'Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations' podcast

Jill Scott: ‘I love seeing a confident woman, in any shape or size’

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’

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

<p>Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe gives new host update and confirms future on show after exit rumours</p>

Strictly star confirms future on show after exit rumours

<p>Peter Andre makes huge Mysterious Girl confession</p>

Peter Andre reveals why Mysterious Girl was almost called Mystery Man

Amanda Seyfried on mastering Mancunian accent for new film

Amanda Seyfried on finding her voice after becoming a mother

Explore news for you

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 February 2026 – how to save £20

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

Hyperoptic promo codes for February – 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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sport

When, where, and how to watch the Super Bowl

When, where, and how to watch the Super Bowl

celebrities

Andrew Tate ridiculed over resurfaced clip explaining why he doesn’t read books

celebrities

Super Bowl commercials are being teased - which celebs are starring in them?

celebrities

Elmo ‘beefing’ with Taylor Swift over the ‘Opalite’ music video baffles X/Twitter users

science-tech

Space discovery shows that the pyramids were built using ingenious method

science-tech

Space discovery shows that the pyramids were built using ingenious method

lifestyle

Behind the male skincare boom hiding in plain sight

politics

Resurfaced Trump ‘young intern’ post is the latest proof that there’s always a tweet

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Save up to £500 on TUI holidays, including cruises and city breaks

These new gaming accessories from Razer will help you play like a pro