‘people from all over the world hate me’

The TV historian, 56, reflects on the debt he owes to his determined mother, the history of guns, and why the next series of The Celebrity Traitors should be just as good as the first one…

ILLUSTRATION BY PAUL COX Going full Celt VOICING ...

Dear Simon, Once again, the December 2025 issue had lots of memories to write about. Starting from the front, Gertcha! – I did love Chas and Dave, as did my husband. Of course, the family always watch

HERO FIENNES TIFFIN on exploring the formative years of an iconic crime-solver

Marcus Mumford hasn’t had running water at his West Country home for a couple of days when we meet. He’s considering checking into a budget hotel just to get a proper wash. “We’ve had storms. There’s

Jack Whitehall returns to host the BRIT Awards ceremony, which, for the first time in its 49-year history is being held outside London, at Manchester’s Co-op Live. Leading the nominations are Olivia D