It’s a joy watching our favourite singers or actors, but though we might admire them and enjoy the happiness they bring, do we ever give a thought as to how precarious the world of entertainment actua

One day in 1974, actress Prunella Scales travelled to Hyde Park Gardens to visit John Cleese in his flat to discuss a potential role in a new situation comedy called Fawlty Towers. As it happened, Cle

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YOUR MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT ROUND-UP

Our critic looks back at the best, worst, most underrated and most irritating performances of 2025 and recommends the plays to see this Christmas

A Hollywood titan who thrives on a challenge, Jodie Foster’s latest film sees her take on her first French-speaking lead role – with thrilling results.