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Friday essay: is ‘wokeness’ killing comedy – or are ageing comedians crying wolf?

In late April, comedian Jerry Seinfeld went on the New Yorker Radio Hour and re-opened the debate that refuses to die. While spruiking his debut film, Unfrosted, Seinfeld went on a tangent about how, he believes, political correctness has ruined comedy:

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The Amorous Prince by Aphra Behn was the #MeToo play of the 17th century

Seventeenth-century writer Aphra Behn (1640-89) made her name in London’s theatre world as the playwright who provided the Duke’s Theatre Company (the theatre company chartered by King Charles II at the start of the Restoration era) with some of its biggest hits. Now her Restoration play, The Amorous Prince, has…

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Thames Estuary divers in amazing shipwreck discovery after a decade searching

A bronze cannon was found on the shipwreck of a warship that was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in 1665

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A Netflix film, statue and a newly discovered first edition: joy at celebrations of Aphra Behn

As the career of the pioneering writer is remembered, an 1688 copy of her novel Oroonoko is the cherry on the cake

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King Charles To Attend Trooping The Colour Amid Cancer Battle

British monarch, diagnosed with cancer, to attend Trooping the Colour with Queen Camilla, emphasizing unity and strength of the royal family.

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Ex-marine assumes ancient position as ravenmaster of Tower of London

Afghanistan veteran, 56, takes the ancient role to ensure there are always six ravens

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English Breakfast Society recommends swapping tomato for pineapple

Chair of society urges people to add grilled pineapple to their breakfast ‘and eat like a 17th-century lord’

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75 Valentine’s Day facts - ready for when your kid fires all kinds of questions at you

Kids love to ask questions, and when they start to understand the concept of Valentine's Day, they'll have plenty to ask! Our fun facts have every answer you need.

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BritBox shows: the full list of BritBox programs

If you're looking for some great UK shows to watch, BritBox has you covered. Here are all of the BritBox shows that US viewers can enjoy right now.

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Wild beasts and Charles II: amateur army digs for history in British parks and gardens

Volunteers wielding trowels in Greenwich are among many exploring sites as community digs boom across the UK

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King Charles is competing with Taylor Swift for an extremely prestigious award

The candidates for Time's 2023 Person of the Year include a wide range, from pop stars to His Majesty

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Standard's Beatles-inspired front page celebrates King's 75th birthday

Charles star of cover inspired by artwork for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Independent UK

Production of new coins celebrating the natural world gets under way at the Mint

The Royal Mint has started production of the new coins, with the 50p expected to enter circulation before the end of November.

The Independent UK

Royal Mint launches new coin designs with big numbers and themes from nature: Here’s what they mean

Eight new coin designs will soon be appearing in people’s change across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mint unveils new coin design inspired by King Charles

Animals and plants feature heavily in coinage that allows ‘everyone to celebrate British nature’

The Independent UK

New Royal Mint coins celebrate the King’s passion for nature and wildlife

Eight new coin designs, inspired by flora and fauna, will soon be appearing in people’s change across the UK.

The Independent UK

Coins hoard discovery under fireplace could be linked to 1692 Glencoe Massacre

The coins were believed to have belonged to clan chief Alasdair Ruadh ‘Maclain’ MacDonald, who was a victim of the Glencoe Massacre

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Coin hoard belonging to Highland clan chief discovered

The coins were believed to have belonged to clan chief Alasdair Ruadh ‘Maclain’ MacDonald, who was a victim of Glencoe Massacre.

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