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Jack Higgins obituary

Bestselling author who achieved huge success with his 1975 wartime thriller The Eagle Has Landed

The Guardian - UK

Henry Patterson, author of The Eagle Has Landed, dies aged 92

The bestselling novelist wrote 85 books, mostly thrillers and spy stories, using the pseudonym Jack Higgins

The Guardian - UK

Stirling woman recalls day she met iconic actor Sir Michael Caine on castle esplanade

Stirling woman Susan McKerchar recalled meeting the iconic British actor Michael Caine in Stirling whilst filming had been taking place for the 1971 version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story Kidnapped.

Daily Record

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The week in TV: The Ipcress File; The Witchfinder; Servant of the People; Writing With Fire

Joe Cole grows into the Michael Caine role in a timely remake of Len Deighton’s thriller; a 17th-century witch hunt is no laughing matter; and Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s comedy past makes for important, if uneasy viewing

The Guardian - UK

The Ipcress File review: ITV adaptation is the warmest depiction of Anglo-Russian permafrost you’ll encounter

Joe Cole steps into Michael Caine’s shoes in this new vibrant and deliciously retro Sixties thriller

The Independent UK

ITV Ipcress File's Joe Cole: From carpet salesmen and arrest to Peaky Blinders role alongside brother Finn

The Gangs of London star is taking over the role of Harry Palmer from Michael Caine

Wales Online

TV tonight: Joe Cole is the new Michael Caine in spy thriller The Ipcress File

Joe Cole confidently steps into Harry Palmer’s suave shoes. Plus: more from Stanley Tucci and the Peaky Blinders. Here’s everything to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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Peaky Blinder Joe Cole in 'watershed moment' as he takes iconic Michael Caine role

After finding fame as John Shelby in Peaky Blinders Joe Cole takes on another iconic look as he stars in a remake of the spy classic The Ipcress File

Daily Mirror

MI5 paid Ipcress File star Michael Caine a visit after he met with real Russian spy

As remake of top 1960s spy movie the Ipcress File hits the screen, Michael Caine recalls the day spy chiefs paid him a visit over meetings with Russian agent

Daily Mirror

‘The threat of nuclear annihilation hasn’t gone away’ – the timely return of The Ipcress File

Screenwriter John Hodge talks about rebooting the cold war spy drama he was told was irrelevant, reveals how half a line of his Bond script made it into No Time to Die – and explains why there’ll be no more Trainspotting sequels

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Caine's gold Rolex sells for £125,000 at auction

Sir Michael Caine, 88, and his wife Shakira decided to put film souvenirs, artwork, furniture and jewellery up for sale as they are downsizing their home. His gold Rolex sold for £125,250

Daily Mirror

Abstract portrait of Sir Michael Caine fetches £25,000 at auction

The veteran actor and his wife have auctioned off artworks, film posters and personal items.

The Independent UK

Londoner’s Diary: Palin and Bragg oppose Heath tower plan

Hampstead block row / J K Rowling promo return / Michael Caine’s shades / Itching for Hay parties / Youth Theatre bash / Pandemic not over, warns MP

Evening Standard

Film star Sir Michael Caine’s spectacles up for auction

The actor and his wife are auctioning off artworks, film posters and personal items.

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Cold War getting too hot for comfort

Having been brought up in the 1950s and 60s during what was known as the Cold War, I find it a bit sad that after all the ensuing decades nothing seems to have changed. Russia and the West are at it again, still calling one another names. But as long…

Daily Mirror

Peaky Blinders' Joe Cole went to great lengths to look like Michael Caine for new role

When it came to preparing for his latest acting role, Joe Cole went to extraordinary lengths to look the part. The Peaky Blinders actor stars as Harry Palmer in the remake of Sir Michael Caine's Ipcress File, set to air on ITV next month

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