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Laurence Olivier honoured with blue plaque unveiled by Ian McKellen

Plaque installed at actor’s former home in Pimlico, central London, where he lived from the age of five to 12

The Guardian - UK

Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home

Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest stage actor, has been honored with a plaque at his childhood home in London

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen hails ‘legendary’ Laurence Olivier as blue plaque unveiled at home

Sir Ian was speaking as he unveiled an English Heritage plaque at Sir Laurence’s childhood home in London.

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To see or not to see? Every single Shakespeare play – ranked!

Antony and Cleopatra? Exhausting. Lear? Magnificent but flawed. Hamlet? Limitless. For Shakespeare’s birthday, the Guardian’s former theatre critic ranks all the plays

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How to watch 'Olivier Awards 2026' for FREE – live stream ceremony online from anywhere

It's the 50th anniversary of London's theater awards, celebrating the best on stage. Here's how to watch "Olivier Awards 2026" online, on TV and from anywhere.

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Love classic films? We've picked these 10 iconic flicks from 1976 for your next movie night

Our editorial team highlights some of the most memorable films from 1976 that are turning the big 5-0 this year.

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Amanda Holden: ‘There’s an argument for playing it safe – but that’s not my taste’

The actress and TV personality talks about her decorative style and love for the world of interiors. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

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Axel Burrough obituary

Architect whose cultural projects included the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester and the remodelling of St Luke’s church for the LSO

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“When Tarantino first sent me the script I hated it. I didn’t want my music associated with that!”: Why Neil Diamond refused to have his song used in Pulp Fiction – and ended up regretting it

The legendary singer-songwriter also turned down Jay-Z

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Amanda Holden's new DFS sofa range is as glamorous as you'd expect – but this showstopper is her favourite piece

Did someone say pink fluffy pouffe?

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Why Emerald Fennell was so well placed to adapt Wuthering Heights – period drama expert explains

From Kate Bush’s otherworldly pop anthem to Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon embracing on the wild Yorkshire moors, Wuthering Heights is one of the most adapted works of literature in the western world.

The Conversation

‘It’s like two divorcing parents’: how actors’ union Equity fell out with casting directory Spotlight

Union to appeal after losing case against historic talent index in battle that could reshape UK acting landscape

The Guardian - UK

This classic adaptation of Wuthering Heights arrives on HBO Max this month — here’s why it’s worth watching before you see the 2026 version

This is very different from Emerald Fennell's new movie

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Wuthering Heights Director Emerald Fennell Defends Jacob Elordi’s Controversial Casting

"Wuthering Heights" director Emerald Fennell has addressed the controversy surrounding her decision to cast Elordi in the film over a POC.

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Laurence Olivier among figures honoured by new London Blue Plaques

Social reformer Gertrude Tuckwell, anti-racism activist Kamal Chunchie and writer Stefan Zweig are among the other cultural figures being honoured.

The Guardian - UK

A new Henry V is a barometer of our times – what can Shakespeare’s war play tell us amid global chaos?

Revivals of this history play usually reflect the politics of the moment. Now a fresh RSC retelling arrives in a world of instability and fractured alliances

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Jane Seymour dined with John Wayne on airplane before her rise to stardom

Before becoming a global star, Jane Seymour dined with Hollywood legend John Wayne on her first flight to Los Angeles.

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Elizabeth Kay obituary

Other lives: Actor who later wrote for girls’ magazines, taught keep fit and joined the WI

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‘It’s no romcom’: why the real Wuthering Heights is too extreme for the screen

The new film adaptation by Saltburn director Emerald Fennell looks set to be provocative – but nowhere near as shocking as Emily Brontë’s original

Evening Standard

Documents reveal how BBC sought Laurence Olivier for debut TV appearance

The BBC are releasing thousands of files, including a letter inviting a 26-year-old Sir David Attenborough onto a TV training course.

The Guardian - UK

Jack Shepherd obituary

Versatile actor, director and playwright who found television fame in the detective series Wycliffe

The Guardian - UK

‘We got hate mail after the Proms!’ The towering visions of UK jazz legend Mike Westbrook

Having worked alongside everyone from Laurence Olivier to a French circus, the 89-year-old is still composing, learning church bells, and using AI to resurrect a lost epic

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We Did OK, Kid: A Memoir by Anthony Hopkins review – a legend with a temper

The Oscar-winning actor’s autobiography combines vulnerability with bloody-mindedness and belligerence

The Guardian - UK

‘I knew I needed help. I knew it was over’: Anthony Hopkins on alcoholism, anger, Academy Awards – and 50 years of sobriety

As the actor approaches his 90th year and publishes an autobiography, he reflects on his early years on stage, being inspired by Laurence Olivier, becoming a Hollywood star and conquering his demons

The Independent UK

Murder, racism… and a drama therapist? David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald on their new Othello

INTERVIEW: Almost three decades after Harewood made history as the National Theatre’s first Black Othello, he is stepping back into the role. Annabel Nugent meets him and his co-stars over steak and salad to talk drama therapists, stinky smooches, and Blackface in theatre

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