‘the secret to a happy marriage... creaking bed springs!’

BY THE BOOK I’m writing to say how ...

I don’t remember how I got into reading. Neither of my parents were big readers, and we didn’t have bookshelves at home – but I loved visiting the library. I could spend hours there, completely lost i

The Chase star on quiz glory, cabaret dreams and why true crime helps her unwind

It’s astonishing to me how lucky I’ve been – because it is luck; of course it is!’ says Celia Imrie, beaming, as she holds up the Raindance Icon Award she picked up in London the night before. With he

Will Bryer on coveting a hound’s sense of smell, novel excuses for falling off and having to accept his wife is always right

JOSH dabbed expertly at the cut he’d just finished sewing up. He’d made a neat job of it and it should heal very nicely, leaving only a line. It wouldn’t be seen, anyway, once the cat’s fur grew back.