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I Hate Hosting Dinner Parties, but I Love Watching Fictional Parties Derail

Hating dinner parties as a child, Viola van de Sandt now finds joy in their chaos—at least on screen. From burned canapés to family confrontations, fictional parties reveal women’s transformation, independence, and self-discovery.

Marie Claire

Fans reportedly think Phoebe Waller-Bridge is secretly joining The Traitors

Viewers of Celebrity Traitors are convinced Phoebe Waller-Bridge might be the surprise new contestant hinted at in last week’s episode.

The Fashion Central

Despite cancellation rumors, Amazon's new Tomb Raider TV show from Fleabag helmer Phoebe Waller-Bridge with Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft is moving ahead with a 2026 filming date

The show was reportedly cancelled

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Fleabag and Baby Reindeer superproducer Francesca Moody: ‘The next best play can come from anywhere’

She is the Olivier-winning producer behind Baby Reindeer and Fleabag, with a slate of upcoming projects on the go, including a bold new venture at the fringe. Will one of them be the next big thing?

The Guardian - UK

Octopus! review – Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ocean documentary is a total waste of her talents

This look at cephalopods is a fun, enlightening tale. But given the Fleabag star’s astonishing gifts, it’s hard not to hope this is merely a stopgap to her next great project

The Guardian - UK

From Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s octopus show to Macaulay Culkin’s pizza band: stars’ wildest career U-turns

The Fleabag creator’s new TV series sees her reinvent herself as an ocean documentarian. But she’s far from the first celebrity to strike out in a radical new direction

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s Fleabag’s home – the audience is unshockable’: Phoebe Waller-Bridge and more on 25 years of Soho theatre

The central London institution champions new talent, amplifies LGBTQ+ voices and always takes risks. With a new outpost opening in Walthamstow, artists discuss how the West End venue is not just a place – it’s a philosophy

The Guardian - UK

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UK TV industry hit by ‘perfect storm’, says Elisabeth Murdoch

Crisis within British television is leading to an exodus of production talent, media executive says

The Guardian - UK

Fleabag, Baby Reindeer and now Weather Girl: meet the producer genius behind them all

After Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, now theatre super-producer Francesca Moody has TV execs in a tizzy again with the new hit show Weather Girl

Evening Standard

Andrew Scott left 'writhing in agony' with 'grisly' secret condition at awards show

The Fleabag star, 48, secretly left the ceremony via ambulance and was rushed to the hospital

Evening Standard

‘Writhing in agony’: how are we only now learning Andrew Scott passed a kidney stone at the 2020 Sags?

The actor made it through his own nomination but was then ushered to an ambulance – an extraordinary performance from an apparently limitless talent

The Guardian - UK

Prime Video’s most-watched shows are a mixed bag – here are 3 with flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores

Even Prime Video's most-watched shows can be hit-or-miss. Here are three shows with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes that are perfect for evening viewing.

TechRadar

A laugh a day to keep the winter blues away: the 31-day comedy diet for January

From the Two Ronnies to TikTok via near-forgotten TV classics, here’s our dose of daily fun to ring the new year in with cheer

The Guardian - UK

Game of Thrones star set to play Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new Amazon series

‘Fleabag’ star and creator will executive produce and write the TV adaptation of the popular video game franchise ‘Tomb Raider’

The Independent UK

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Waitrose 2024 Christmas advert: A cosy mystery with Succession, Sex Education and Fleabag stars... and a missing pud

5/5 A stacked cast chews the scenery, a gripping whodunnit ends on a cliffhanger, and an adorable cat makes this ad a sweet treat

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Fringe boss steps down after nine years in the role

THE chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has announced she is stepping down after nine years in the role ...

Evening Standard

Live like Fleabag! And Killing Eve! Film set warehouse conversion on the market for £1.65m

The natural light and industrial interiors of this former art gallery in Clerkenwell have made it a star

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift's favourite kebab shop owner declines free VIP Wembley concert ticket... because he's too busy

Kentish Delight has named one of its kebabs after Taylor Swift

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge confirmed to write live-action Tomb Raider TV series for Amazon

The Fleabag creator and star said she feels ‘privileged’ to be bringing the iconic computer game to television and ‘can’t wait to go on this adventure’

Amazon turns to another major game franchise after enormous Fallout success

Prime Video is doubling down on game adaptations, with Tomb Raider next on the agenda.

The Guardian - UK

‘Mr Bean’s car would be a conversation starter!’ Readers on the TV props they’d like to own

A 1960s Batmobile! A headless, naked Fleabag statue! An inspirational typewriter! There are plenty of bits of TV memorabilia you’d love to possess. Here are your most eagerly coveted

Woman & Home

Phoebe Waller-Bridge reunites with the Hot Priest in fabulous shirt and tie mini-dress

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was reunited with the Hot Priest yesterday as she and Andrew Scott were snapped at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Ita Buttrose to step down as ABC chair; Mark Latham quits One Nation; and Lachlan Murdoch pays $1.3m

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Evening Standard

BBC’s new own-goal as Gary Lineker starts podcast with MOTD colleagues

The Beeb won’t make a penny from their highest-paid star’s football podcast with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards

The Independent UK

‘You absolutely can’t make money’: can the Edinburgh Fringe survive?

The world’s biggest arts festival is back this month, at a time when discussions about the cost of taking a show to the Fringe have never been louder. Isobel Lewis speaks to performers, producers, food stall owners and community organisers about the problems facing the festival and whether it can…

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