The Crown season 5 review: Subtle and sensitive, the outrage has got this show all wrong November 5, 2022 The Crown season 5 review: Forget the headlines that cry out that this show is sensational – the latest series is defined by its sensitive and careful storytelling. Elizabeth Debicki is an incredible Diana, the central force of this season, which documents probably the most challenging period for the royals since the Netflix drama began. [...]
Boris Johnson comments on women in burqas made Tories seem ‘insensitive’ to Muslims, says probe May 25, 2021 Anti-Muslim sentiment within the Tory party “remains a problem” and Boris Johnson’s comments on women in burqas created a sense that the party is “insensitive” to the community, according to a report into Islamophobia in the party. The independent report, authored by professor Swaran Singh, also said there was a “recurrent concern” among community groups [...]
The world has suddenly changed, but there is a constant that will outlive us all September 9, 2022 Crypto AM's Jason Deane tries to make sense of one of the most eventful and significant weeks in world history.
Exclusive: The Crown has a new Queen Elizabeth – we meet Viola Prettejohn December 2, 2023 We interview the actor playing the Queen in the final part of The Crown
ITV hoping to replicate CBS’s ratings success with Harry and Meghan interview March 8, 2021 ITV hoping to replicate CBS’s ratings success with Harry and Meghan interview
In memoriam: Two chancellors, Parky, Sir Bobby, business leaders and celebs we lost in 2023 December 26, 2023 As City A.M. looks ahead to the next 12 months, we reflect on those who have departed this year, and the impact they continue to have.
After the Martin Bashir scandal, the BBC must claw back its status as a cultural embassy for Britain May 24, 2021 It has been a bad weekend for the BBC. The fall-out from Lord Dyson’s report on Martin Bashir and his infamous interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, has exposed not just individual wrongdoing by a rogue journalist but an institutional desire—and ability—to look the other way and excuse appalling behaviour because it delivered a scoop [...]
LFF 2021: Nine top films to watch at the London Film Festival October 8, 2021 The UK’s biggest film festival, LFF, is back with a bang. Having embraced online exhibition last year, the capital’s most iconic cinemas will play host to the must-watch films of the next few months. Below are nine of the biggest. The festival runs until 17 October, and tickets can be purchased via the BFI website. [...]
The Crown review: Kate Middleton and Prince William bore you to tears December 14, 2023 The Crown season 6 part 2 is finally out. Read our review to find out how the Netflix drama comes to an end
Mourners warned they may face five mile queues to see Queen lying in state September 12, 2022 A five mile queue is expected to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth as hundreds of thousands flock to Westminster this week. More than 750,000 people are expected to visit parliament from Wednesday, where Her Majesty will lie in state. The public will be able to visit the coffin in Westminster Hall, which will be accessible [...]