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Dame Imelda Staunton and Bridgerton actress daughter to star in West End play

Veteran theatre star Dame Imelda said doing the play is a ‘treat’.

Evening Standard

Imelda Staunton and daughter Bessie Carter to star in West End revival of Mrs Warren’s Profession

The actors will share the stage for the first time in George Bernard’s Shaw’s drama about ‘the role of women in society’

The Guardian - UK

Who’s who? Test your knowledge with our Christmas picture puzzle news quiz

They all made waves in 2024, but can you name the politicians, sports stars, pop heroes and good eggs?

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Mark Kermode on… director Mike Leigh, who mines the comedy and tragedy of life

From Nuts in May to Vera Drake and the forthcoming Hard Truths, Leigh’s unique creative process gives us perfectly crafted dramas and characters who feel real

The Guardian - UK

5 of my favorite British TV shows to stream on Netflix with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

There's plenty of great British TV to watch on Netflix including dramas, comedies, and competition series.

TechRadar

Prince William Recognizes an Actress Who Once Played His Grandmother With Major Honor

A TV queen meets the future King.

Marie Claire

Dame Imelda Staunton says she ‘absolutely adored’ playing Queen Elizabeth II

The 68-year-old was honoured for her services to drama and charity by the Prince of Wales on Tuesday.

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Rebecca Ferguson, Imelda Staunton and Simon Le Bon to receive royal honours at Windsor Castle

‘Harry Potter’ actor and other famous faces will collect honours at Windsor Castle today

The Independent UK

Dame Imelda Staunton and Simon Le Bon to receive royal honours at Windsor Castle

Singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson and ex-footballer Graeme Souness will also be recognised at the investiture ceremony.

Evening Standard

Actors Who Are Nothing Like Their Most Iconic Characters

Talk about awards-worthy, transformative performances.

Marie Claire

Emmys 2024 predictions: who will win and who should win?

Will Shōgun make good on its 25 nominations? Will The Bear reign supreme again in comedy? Is Baby Reindeer the frontrunner for limited series?

The Guardian - US

The Crown creator Peter Morgan says he’s not ‘done with’ the royals yet

Screenwriter hinted he may ‘go back in time’ to tell another story about the famous family

The Independent UK

‘A 70-year-old skipping about pretending to be 20’: the new era of age-blind casting

Though Ian McKellen gave his Hamlet at the age of 82, older women rarely get the chance to play young characters. But with Imelda Staunton in Hello Dolly and Geraldine James as Rosalind, are things finally changing?

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Hello, Dolly!; The Hot Wing King; Fangirls – review

Imelda Staunton turbocharges a wondrous West End revival; a heart-warming tale of gay masculinity takes kitchen-sink drama to the next level; and in a hit Australian musical, screaming is the point

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Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium review: Imelda Staunton sparkles in this effervescent revival

A production that floods the senses with brightness and fun

The Independent UK

Hello, Dolly! review: Good old-fashioned razzmatazz gleams brighter than ever

Imelda Staunton brings heart and substance to this lavish feast, as Dominic Cooke’s revival of the 1964 show lights up the London Palladium

The Guardian - UK

Hello, Dolly! review – Imelda Staunton plays the matchmaker with stunning results

For all its Broadway dazzle and gags, this musical’s story of midlife bereavement and a second chance at love carries intense feeling

The Independent UK

Netflix overthrows HBO, Selena Gomez gets her due and 2 Queen Elizabeths get nominated for Emmys

The Emmy nominations are out and it's good to be Netflix and FX

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The Crown star Imelda Staunton backs Labour: 'Time to turn the page on 14 years of Tory chaos and failure'

The actress has backed the Labour party ahead of the general election

The Independent UK

10 celebrity couples you might not realise are in a relationship

Joe Alwyn has been dominating headlines this week saying he wants the details of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift to stay private. The Kinds of Kindness actor said: “As everyone knows, we together – both of us, mutually – decided to keep the more private details of our relationship private.” He…

The Independent UK

Imelda Staunton shares how she and Jim Carter maintain their marriage alongside acting careers

‘Success is a really tricky word,’ the actor said

The Independent UK

A campaigner who took on the UK Post Office joins Tracey Emin, Imelda Staunton on royal honors list

A former post office branch manager who campaigned to expose a vast miscarriage of justice has been given a knighthood by King Charles III

Evening Standard

Alan Bates, Tracey Emin and Gordon Brown among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

The Crown actress Imelda Staunton and The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci were also recognised

The Guardian - UK

Tracey Emin and Imelda Staunton get damehoods in king’s birthday honours

Others honoured from cultural world include the writer Monica Ali, choreographer Wayne McGregor and children’s laureate Joseph Coelho

The Independent UK

Alan Bates, Gordon Brown and Tracey Emin lead King’s birthday honours as more than 1,000 recognised

Famous faces among people across UK recognised for outstanding contribution to community and country

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