Culture news Downton Abbey costumes and car head to charity auction From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause. 19/08/2025
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in death of Matthew Perry A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty. 19/08/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week England's oldest psychiatric institution exhibits patient's waking dreams, while Julia Ducournau's paranoia-infused body horror 'Alpha' arrives in French cinemas. Here are this week's cultural highlights. 18/08/2025
Culture news 'Alien: Earth' - Does the TV series save the Alien franchise? For all its synthetic hybrids, slimy tech bros and arachnid eyeballs, Alien: Earth will still have you crying: "Oh, Mother! Why am I so bored?" 15/08/2025
Culture news Harry and Meghan extend Netflix deal amid plans for new content The royal couple are set to produce more shows under the Archewell banner in a multi-year agreement with Netflix – in spite of criticism and mixed viewership numbers. 12/08/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Face huggers, conjoined flesh, and farewell exhibitions: This week's highlights include 'Alien: Earth', 'Together' and an exhibition honouring the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. 11/08/2025
Culture news Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s joining Trump's ICE agency Calling it his patriotic duty, Cain says he’ll be sworn in “ASAP” to help enforce immigration raids - a move that’s sparked online backlash, given his iconic role as an undocumented alien hero from Krypton. 07/08/2025
Culture news Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'. 07/08/2025
Culture news South Park gears up to troll Trump once more with new viral teaser A now-viral teaser for the new South Park episode indicates that show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will once again target Donald Trump, as well as his administration’s ICE raids. The new trailer even led the Department of Homeland Security to hit back online. 06/08/2025
Culture news ‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33 Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond." 06/08/2025
Culture news WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida". 01/08/2025
Culture news Emmy nominations 2025: Young 'Adolescence' star stands to break record The Emmy nominations have been announced, and while Apple TV+'s Severance and The Studio lead the pack, our favourite show of the year - the British four-part drama Adolescence on Netflix - stands to break an important record this year. Here's everything you need to know. 16/07/2025
Culture news Take a first look at the new Harry Potter Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released. 15/07/2025
Culture news What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far? How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking? 11/07/2025
Culture news Celebrated ‘The X-Files’ composer Mark Snow dies aged 78 The world of television and film has lost a major figure with the death of American composer Mark Snow, who was behind the iconic theme tune to The X Files. 07/07/2025
Culture news The end of Squid Game: What does that major surprise cameo mean? Netflix’s hit series Squid Game has come to an end after three seasons. Or has it? A surprise Oscar winner cameo may suggest that the (dehumanizing) games have just begun... 30/06/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A first-of-its-kind exhibition pairs Vincent van Gogh with Anselm Kiefer, cloned dinos make their comeback in 'Jurassic World: Rebirth', and Kesha releases her first album under her own label. Here's what to look out for this week. 30/06/2025
Culture news Celebrated composer of the 'Mission: Impossible' theme dies aged 93 Schifrin won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, and was best known for his TV themes for Mission: Impossible and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as film scores for 'Cool Hand Luke', 'Bullitt' and 'Dirty Harry'. 27/06/2025
Culture news Doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine Los Angeles doctor Dr Salvador Plasencia called the actor a "moron" who could be exploited, according to a co-defendant. He has greed to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death, and faces up to 40 years in prison. 17/06/2025
Culture news Adolescence to be shown in French schools, says minister of education The hit British series Adolescence will be used as a teaching tool in French schools, according to French Minister of Education Élisabeth Borne. 09/06/2025