Lived experience and real-life stories bring authenticity to ken loach’s new film the old oak – in cinemas 29 september

Dir Chris Stuckmann, US 2025 In cinemas It’s probably fair to say that Shelby Oaks, the directorial debut of YouTuber Chris Stuckmann, which he also wrote and produced, has divided audiences and criti

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An old man lives at the bottom of my garden. His name is Robert Barkus, or Bakehouse, or Bagust. Nobody is quite sure. But I often sense him around when I’m gardening, and I’ve found out a fair bit ab

Davide Anica recently starred in E4 reality TV juggernaut Married at First Sight UK where he revealed his past experience of homelessness. His on-screen marriage to Keye Luke didn’t work out, so let’s

Actor and singer JASON DONOVAN on his special visit to The Woolpack

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