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Features

<p>The fact the 70m embroidered cloth, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings, has survived this long is a miracle, writes David Hockney</p>

Why it’s madness to move the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain

Writing exclusively for The Independent, David Hockney fears that the British Museum is taking too much of a risk by moving the fragile tapestry to these shores – and any damage could be irreparable

<p>Why do the remaining male Traitors contestants all look the same?</p>

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The Traitors’ ‘man-merge’ is the real problem with this year’s series

<p>‘K-Pop?’: DiCaprio in his viral moment at the 2026 Golden Globes</p>

Di Caprio's 'personality reveal' wasn't the mask-slip everybody thinks

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

Rising Stars

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

Features & Reviews

<p>Tom Hiddleston plays the lead role in BBC series ‘The Night Manager’</p>

It doesn’t feel like le Carré but The Night Manager needed a big twist

<p>Jessie Buckley and Joe Alwyn in Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’</p>

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Ignore the awards – Hamnet is manipulative Shakespeare fan fiction

<p>Absolutely: ‘I’m a boss when I’m in the studio’</p>

new sensations

The next big star in UK pop? Absolutely

<p>Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'</p>

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an odd, crass Thrones spin-off

<p>Malachi Kirby: ‘Most of the characters that I’ve played have been traumatised. Weirdly, that is my comfort zone’</p>

the saturday interview

Malachi Kirby: ‘The cameras were off at this point, but I was shaking’

<p>Bone appetite: Jack O'Connell plays a sinister cult leader in ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’</p>

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple goes even further than its predecessor

‘You have to naturally be as tough as old boots to be in the game this long’

Interview

Pierce Brosnan: ‘I’m 72 – I can feel the tick of time moving on for me’

<p>‘Emotionally intense’: Jenny Hollingworth, aka Jenny on Holiday, releases her new solo record ‘Quicksand Heart’</p>

Interview

Let’s Eat Grandma’s Jenny Hollingworth on her shimmering new album

<p>Unpredictable shark: Myha’la in ‘Industry’</p>

Industry season four is unflinching, merciless five-star television

<p>‘Lovely Fiona’ has been revealed as the ‘secret traitor’ on the BBC show</p>

Comment

The Traitors is a reminder to never underestimate an older woman

<p>Billy Crudup in ‘High Noon’</p>

High Noon is a thoughtful Western with vital moments missing

<p>Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in the sudsy gay phenomenon ‘Heated Rivalry’</p>

Comment

Heated Rivalry’s obsessive fans have sucked the fun out of the show

The Saturday Interview

<p>Mika is preparing to release his first English-language album in six years</p>

The Saturday Interview

Mika: ‘Scrutiny over my sexuality was kind of brutal’

<p>‘Sentimental Value’ director Joachim Trier with his stars Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård</p>

The Saturday Interview

‘Truthfully, you can never be a good parent’: Inside Sentimental Value, the year’s frankest, most emotional film

Rising Stars

<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’

<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’

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

Helena Bonham Carter teases Seven Dials’ killer twist

Seven Dials’ Mia McKenna-Bruce reveals she shot key scene with injury

<p>The Thing in new Avengers: Doomsday trailer</p>

More returning characters revealed in new Avengers: Doomsday trailer

Owen Cooper turned down for major roles before Adolescence success

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 January 2026 – how to save £20

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

Hyperoptic promo codes for January – 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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news

Oldham Athletic owner hands Prince of Wales note requesting party in the town

Oldham Athletic owner hands Prince of Wales note requesting party in the town

gaming

Forza Horizon 6 release date 'leaks' and it's not far away at all

gaming

Battlefield 6 Season 2 release date delay isn't going down well with gamers

news

Bad news - billionaires are now facing their own 'cost of living' crisis

viral

Jennifer Lawrence sparks debate for 'obliterate every dog' comment

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Jennifer Lawrence sparks debate for 'obliterate every dog' comment

gaming

Half-Life 3 may have just been 'teased' on Steam by Valve

tiktok

'You have to believe me': Stranger Things 5 scene sparks hilarious TikTok trend

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