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King of the thrill Harlan Coben: 'America used to seem cool – now it's gone berserk'
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King of the thrill Harlan Coben: 'America used to seem cool – now it's gone berserk'
Creating worlds in his own head as a child prepared him for writing novels. Tragedy and the Boss helped his talent mature
Ella Maisy Purvis on crime drama Patience and why she doesn't want to be a 'robotic, asexual drone'
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Ella Maisy Purvis on crime drama Patience and why she doesn't want to be a 'robotic, asexual drone'
From The Traitors to White Lotus: Here's 6 dystopian TV predictions that could come true in 2025
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From The Traitors to White Lotus: Here's 6 dystopian TV predictions that could come true in 2025
'Tragedy is a cruel teacher': Harlan Coben on how death of his parents made him a better writer
'Tragedy is a cruel teacher': Harlan Coben on how death of his parents made him a better writer
Dodgy landlords, DWP misery and our brilliant vendors: This is how Big Issue changed lives in 2024
Dodgy landlords, DWP misery and our brilliant vendors: This is how Big Issue changed lives in 2024
Drag Race star Tia Kofi: 'Trump winning the election? I wouldn't call it iconic…'
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Drag Race star Tia Kofi: 'Trump winning the election? I wouldn't call it iconic…'
Boybands, Mr Bates and an 80s bonkbuster: The ultimate guide to the best TV shows of 2024
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Boybands, Mr Bates and an 80s bonkbuster: The ultimate guide to the best TV shows of 2024
Philomena Cunk: 'Oasis? You may as well just watch it on YouTube and throw lager at yourself'
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Philomena Cunk: 'Oasis? You may as well just watch it on YouTube and throw lager at yourself'
From Paralympic glory to assisted dying: These are the highs and lows of 2024 for disabled people
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From Paralympic glory to assisted dying: These are the highs and lows of 2024 for disabled people
Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and James Corden on creating a beloved British classic
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Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and James Corden on creating a beloved British classic
'Feathers crashed the party': Behind the scenes of Wallace & Gromit's epic Christmas return
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'Feathers crashed the party': Behind the scenes of Wallace & Gromit's epic Christmas return
Strike star Holliday Grainger: 'What did the world get right this year? Not enough'
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Strike star Holliday Grainger: 'What did the world get right this year? Not enough'
The Traitors winner Harry Clark: 'I wish I hadn't signed an NDA'
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The Traitors winner Harry Clark: 'I wish I hadn't signed an NDA'
'I eat so much chocolate': Stars of BBC's Gladiators on how they get READY for Christmas
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'I eat so much chocolate': Stars of BBC's Gladiators on how they get READY for Christmas
Glastonbury, Doctor Who and the rise of Chappell Roan: These are the best cultural moments of 2024
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Glastonbury, Doctor Who and the rise of Chappell Roan: These are the best cultural moments of 2024
Strictly winner Chris McCausland: 'The standout moment of 2024? Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool'
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Strictly winner Chris McCausland: 'The standout moment of 2024? Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool'
'I'm very privileged': Nicola Coughlan on Doctor Who and mixing politics and pop culture
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'I'm very privileged': Nicola Coughlan on Doctor Who and mixing politics and pop culture
Donkeys, Dickens and Gareth Southgate: All the best TV and radio shows for Christmas 2024
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Donkeys, Dickens and Gareth Southgate: All the best TV and radio shows for Christmas 2024
Drag Race star Tia Kofi: 'We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever'
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Drag Race star Tia Kofi: 'We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever'
Doctor Who star Nicola Coughlan: 'What a privilege to be part of people's Christmases'
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Doctor Who star Nicola Coughlan: 'What a privilege to be part of people's Christmases'
Lobster for dinner, anyone? Stars from music, TV and sports share their bizarre Christmas traditions
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Lobster for dinner, anyone? Stars from music, TV and sports share their bizarre Christmas traditions
Chris McCausland: 'I'd tell my younger self he's going to sit on the same toilets as his heroes'
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Chris McCausland: 'I'd tell my younger self he's going to sit on the same toilets as his heroes'
Ruth Jones and James Corden: 'Gavin & Stacey finale might not be what you're expecting...'
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Ruth Jones and James Corden: 'Gavin & Stacey finale might not be what you're expecting...'
Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo: 'I didn't know where Steven ended and Dynamo began'
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Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo: 'I didn't know where Steven ended and Dynamo began'
Sanditon star Rose Williams helps Big Issue with Christmas deliveries: 'A pleasure and a privilege'
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