‘i read my first book when i was about 33’

When it comes to iconic Irish characters, Derry Girls’ Michelle definitely makes the cut. The sweary, sex-mad schoolgirl and her tight-knit friendship group captured our hearts, as they navigated teen

It’s been a milestone year for Dame Mary Berry because 2025 saw her celebrate her 90th birthday in March. Now she’s looking back at her incredible 60-year career in six-part series Mary at 90: A Lifet

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Actor, presenter and now author Larry Lamb reveals why the written word – particularly verse – has always meant so much to him

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When our world fell silent, we found a new way to communicate