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After Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell talks Land, Irish myths and seeing her novel become a film

Our books editor, Zoe, sits down with Maggie O'Farrell to talk about her new book, Land, as well as the making of Hamnet and her creative process

Woman & Home

Maggie O’Farrell on how her many near-death experiences led to the writing of Hamnet: ‘Almost dying reconfigures you’

Author initially had hesitations about writing the screenplay for the Oscar-winning adaptation of her 2020 novel

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8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection

April has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8 discs that could make a fine addition to your collection.

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Hamnet-era mourning jewel from celebrated painting rediscovered after 400 years

Exclusive: pendant appears in 1635 painting Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife that hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery

The Guardian - UK

The 2026 Oscar winners have been unveiled — here's where you can stream 7 of the biggest winners right now

One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Sinners are some of the big 2026 Oscar winners, and you can stream them all right now.

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Jessie Buckley wins the best actress Oscar for tear-jerking ‘Hamnet’ performance

Jessie Buckley has claimed her first Oscar for her moving, emotional performance in the period drama “Hamnet.”

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Oscars 2026: The 18 Most Wholesome & Completely Chaotic Moments From The Awards Show

We're live-blogging the Oscars 2026, from the red carpet fits and viral moments to the big winners, shocking snubs and everything in between.

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Jessie Buckley overwhelmed by Oscars buzz

Jessie Buckley finds it surreal that she is expected to win an Academy Award for her performance in Hamnet.

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‘Both my sons were cast in Hamnet – I was very honest with them about the life of a child star’

‘Coronation Street’ star Katy Cavanagh reveals her key advice to sons after they landed roles in ‘Hamnet’

The Independent UK

‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief

Did you cry during “Hamnet”?

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Why Hamnet should win Best Picture

THE BATTLE FOR BEST PICTURE: Chloé Zhao’s grief-stricken Shakespeare film is emotionally traumatising yet quietly extraordinary, argues Jessie Thompson, and more than worthy of taking home the biggest prize at this year’s Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Why Hamnet should win the best picture Oscar

By forefronting Jessie Buckley’s Agnes at the expense of her megastar husband, this female-directed feminist fest gives voice to the anguished howls of disenfranchised women everywhere

The Guardian - UK

20 Great Movies To Watch During Women's History Month And How To Stream Them

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Jessie Buckley reveals how The Bride impacted Hamnet performance

Jessie Buckley admits her role in The Bride! "absolutely" influenced her performance in Hamnet.

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Kate Middleton's 'great way' of having 'hard conversations' with George, Charlotte and Louis

At this year's BAFTAs award ceremony the Princess of Wales opened up about how films are a way into discussing certain topics

Woman & Home

‘Disobedient, curious and human’ – Jessie Buckley’s BAFTAs speech is a love letter to women who inspire her

The emotional star became the first Irish actress to win the award for Best Actress during the prestigious ceremony

The Independent UK

Police searches expected to continue at Royal Lodge after Andrew’s arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Evening Standard

BAFTA Awards 2026: Robert Aramayo triumphs over Hollywood royalty to win award for Best Actor

Robert Aramayo took home the award for Best Actor and Rising Star at this year’s BAFTA Awards

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BAFTAs 2026: Hamnet named Outstanding British Film

Hamnet scooped up the Outstanding British Film accolade at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

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William says he's 'not in a calm state' at the BAFTAs amid Andrew arrest drama

Revealing he has yet to watch the movie Hamnet, William says: ‘I need to be in quite a calm state and I’m not at the moment’

The Independent UK

Prince William says he is not ‘calm’ at Baftas in first appearance since Andrew’s arrest

The Prince of Wales has said he needs to be in a ‘calm state’ to watch Hamnet, adding: ‘I’m not at the moment’

The Guardian - UK

Peter Bradshaw’s Baftas 2026 predictions – who’ll get the gongs, who’ll be the goners?

Will Paul Thomas Anderson’s ICE age conspiracy thriller sweep the board, or will Sinners and Hamnet share some glory? Our critic places his bets

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley tipped for victory at Bafta film awards

Hamnet made Bafta history with 11 nominations.

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal's property portfolio: from north London to West Cork

The Bafta-nominated Irish actor is believed to have bought a home in a popular north-west London neighbourhood

The Guardian - UK

More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked!

As her Women’s prize-winning novel heads to the Oscars, we rate the author’s best work – from tales of new motherhood to a life-affirming memoir of mortality

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