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‘Disney didn’t think it was funny enough’: Brian Henson on making The Muppet Christmas Carol
‘Disney didn’t think it was funny enough’: Brian Henson on making The Muppet Christmas Carol
On the 30th anniversary of The Muppet Christmas Carol, director Brian Henson and Steve Whitmire, who played Kermit in the film, talk about its legacy
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi has released a new single about being in love, which he says is “almost an alien concept” to him. Oh, and it was co-written – kind of – with Ed Sheeran
Twitter thinks Keith Richards is the first man ever created after a viral joke
Twitter thinks Keith Richards is the first man ever created after a viral joke
Did God create Adam to look like Keith Richards?
A London arts charity that rallied to help Grenfell victims is being evicted after 24 years
A London arts charity that rallied to help Grenfell victims is being evicted after 24 years
‘Robert Smith isn’t people’s perceptions’: Stories behind classic photos of The Cure
‘Robert Smith isn’t people’s perceptions’: Stories behind classic photos of The Cure
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Mark Bonnar: ‘The big change for me was Line of Duty’
Mark Bonnar: ‘The big change for me was Line of Duty’
Our Daily Bread: Father Alex Frost says it’s not just prayer we need to tackle poverty
Our Daily Bread: Father Alex Frost says it’s not just prayer we need to tackle poverty
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham: Utterly alive
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham: Utterly alive
With Together in Vegas, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have hit the festive jackpot
With Together in Vegas, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have hit the festive jackpot
Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
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English National Opera cuts speak of a deeper problem
English National Opera cuts speak of a deeper problem
The Muppet Christmas Carol actress Meredith Braun on When Love Is Gone being restored
The Muppet Christmas Carol actress Meredith Braun on When Love Is Gone being restored
Top 5 books for Latin lovers, chosen by Harry Mount
Top 5 books for Latin lovers, chosen by Harry Mount
‘We’re making disobedience a virtue’ – Guillermo del Toro on Pinocchio
‘We’re making disobedience a virtue’ – Guillermo del Toro on Pinocchio
Wilko Johnson ‘inspired a generation to do something different with their guitars’
Wilko Johnson ‘inspired a generation to do something different with their guitars’
Wilko Johnson: ‘I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive’
Wilko Johnson: ‘I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive’
Andrey Kurkov: ‘Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy’
Andrey Kurkov: ‘Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy’
Matilda the Musical: Tim Minchin’s anarchic lessons for revolting times
Matilda the Musical: Tim Minchin’s anarchic lessons for revolting times
Identitti review: A highly original take on the perils of idolising your heroes
Identitti review: A highly original take on the perils of idolising your heroes
Voices of Bishara takes British jazz in an innovative new direction
Voices of Bishara takes British jazz in an innovative new direction
Mogwai guitarist Stuart Braithwaite: ‘Music can make dreams come true’
Mogwai guitarist Stuart Braithwaite: ‘Music can make dreams come true’
Seven Empty Houses review: Dread sneaks like a cursed gift through its pages
