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Mr Bates vs The Post Office: TV drama exposes scandal in shadows

A four-part TV series, focusing on a UK Post Office scandal, has demonstrated the enormous power of docudrama to raise awareness. Within a week the government changed its policy as the public outcry grew over true-life cases involving hundreds of people who faced erroneous fraud claims.

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Prop auction: Ludicrously capacious 'Succession' bag, anyone?

A ludicrously capacious bag, anyone?

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Everything you need to know about BAFTA's 2024 Rising Stars nominees

The British Academy has announced the candidates for its Rising Star award, recognising emerging onscreen talent - the only BAFTA film honour that is determined by public votes.

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Culture Re-View: David Bowie dies and the Sopranos are born

2016 saw the final day of one of music's brightest stars and the cigar-smoking Mafia mob boss Tony Soprano begin therapy on TV.

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2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated series

The Hollywood writers and actors strikes slowed down production of some of our favourite shows, but there’s still plenty of television heading our way in 2024.

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Cultural Digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week

Fairies sparkle along the Seine, Pixar films come to life in Madrid, and Michael Mann's 'Ferrari' revs up at cinemas. And we've handily ranked 2023's best music and films... Don't say we don't treat you.

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Cultural digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week

The FIFA Museum celebrates the Women's World Cup with a new collection, Accidental Wes Anderson arrives in London and Godzilla stomps through cinemas.

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812 million hours and counting: What's the most watched Netflix show?

Notoriously secretive about its data, Netflix has finally published a report on what people watched on the platform over a six month period and it shows a growing demand for non-English content.

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What topped Google’s most-searched list in 2023?

Cultural phenomenon ‘Barbenheimer’ topped the global list of Google searches this year, while Eurovision and ChatGPT drew attention across Europe.

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Critics Choice Awards celebrates Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements

The CCA recognised the work of minority figures in film and television ahead of the nominations for the year's awards

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Amsterdam Light Festival, the world's most popular LEGO® exhibition and Wim Wenders' 'Perfect Days' - here's what's cool in Europe right now.

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Why people aren't watching movies properly anymore?

Too much to watch, too little time? An influx of movie and TV summaries on TikTok and YouTube are altering the way we consume traditional media.

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Urban greenery, tantalising truffles and Todd Haynes' 'May December' are just some of the cultural treats to be enjoyed across the continent this week.

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Culture Re-View: How Doctor Who's first episode was made

23 November 1963: Doctor Who debuts on television

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Silent festivals, rock n' roll Dolly Parton, a French genre film to die for, and a Gen-Z murder mystery.

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Parisian photography, a new JR art installation, and the return of disco dance queen Dua Lipa.

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Patrick 'McDreamy' Dempsey officially named Sexiest Man Alive

Chris Evans, last year's sexy crown wearer, passes the fittie baton...

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Culture Re-View: How HBO changed the game for television

8 November 1972: HBO launches.

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

A French foodie film, forbidden art and a final song from The Beatles.

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Shoppable TV ads to be tested for first time in Australia

Australians will soon be able to try buying goods directly related to the TV programmes they are watching, and if successful the practice could be headed for mainland Europe. Shoppable adverts are already used by many US-based TV companies and increasingly in the UK.