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Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling

The 37-year-old actor's comments come amid ongoing controversy over Rowling’s widely criticised views on transgender rights.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Paris exhibition exploring language as resistance, the Netherlands' Best Kept Secret festival, Berlin's 13th Biennale, and a live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' - here's what to look out for this week.

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HBO unveils newcomers as leads for Harry Potter TV series

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

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'Istanbul Encyclopaedia': New Netflix drama explores generational ties

Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar's 'Istanbul Encyclopedia' series has won high praise since its release and it's also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar Turkish historian Reşad Ekrem Koçu.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A new art exhibition by Bob Dylan, Cannes Film Festival, Eurovision, and the sixth instalment of Final Destination — here are this week's cultural highlights.

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Comedy at the European Council: The making of Parlement TV series

TV series Parlement follows young parliamentary assistant Samy and his comedy capers working in the European Parliament post-Brexit. Ahead of its final season, co-writer Maxime Calligero shares his take on the sharp, warm humour that made the show an award winning cross-cultural hit.

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Thunderbolts* and Kneecap: What not to miss in culture this week

Marvel’s latest movie Thunderbolts* is grabbing attention; Kneecap’s gig behaviour is sparking debate; and Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is serving up a must-see contemporary art show. Culture this week? We've got you covered.

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From 'Sinners' to David Hockney in Paris: This week's culture catch-up

From blockbuster art shows in Paris to Easter playlists, post-apocalyptic TV and Ryan Coogler’s latest vampire flick 'Sinners' - here’s what not to miss in culture this week.

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Netflix documentary revives domestic violence conversation in France

The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

David Hockney's largest ever exhibition, Michael B. Jordan's vampire horror 'Sinners', the return of 'Black Mirror' and a book about a woman that fetishises airplanes — here's what's on this week's cultural agenda.

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Could 'set-jetting' be a solution to overtourism in Spain?

Companies are starting to work with tour operators to attract travellers interested in tourism based on cinema and TV series.

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The Leopard’s lavish filming locations that will lure you to Sicily

From an iconic Baroque square in Palermo to a lavish palazzo in Catania, here are the real-life backdrops of The Leopard.

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Big screen buff? Take your next film-inspired holiday in Britain

Britain continues to be the real star of the show for our favourite films and TV series. Here's where to visit.

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Don't try this at home: Europe's scariest children's TV characters

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of a depressed loaf of bread gracing German children's TV, we look at some of Europe's most peculiar attempts at entertaining the youth.

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Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe

A frozen festival, Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Marvel's Daredevil returns from Hell's Kitchen and double Robert Pattinsons in goofy space satire 'Mickey 17' - here's what's on your cultural agenda this week.

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Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe

Transgressive 90s icons, the art of window displays, Carnival Casanovas and a new Disney+ series about an infamous group of all-female thieves - here's our week's highlights.

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Where was The White Lotus season 3 filmed?

Follow in the footsteps of The White Lotus cast and experience Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush jungles, and buzzing cities.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A lemon festival in France, giant stilettos in Spain, a pioneer of pop art in London — and blue soup for all, as Bridget Jones returns to the big screen.

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New show from BrewDog founder has largest cash prize in UK TV history

Amid accusations that Brits don't work, BrewDog co-founder James Watt is starting a game show to fund British entrepreneurs.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Adrien Brody's American saga, a light show in Copenhagen, an exhibition dedicated to ancient Greek women and The Weeknd's final ever album release - here's what's on your cultural agenda this week.