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BBC’s The One Show prepares to celebrate 20th anniversary

Starting on Monday, the programme will begin gearing up for its special celebrations.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Everything about Paul Mescal is irresistible – with one exception

The actor has said Shakespeare’s language can be understood ‘in the body’. I couldn’t disagree more, writes Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Former BBC star gives health update after cancer diagnosis

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The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

I’ve always wanted the perfect reason to declutter. Now I’ve found it

It’s a radical but simple notion: ditch the dead weight of your worldly goods and get out there and live your best life, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

I am the king of the common cold – and I can tell you how to avoid one

No one suffers a cold like I do. Drops and brandy don’t touch the sides – but thanks to a friendly singer, I’ve learned a more extreme regime for countering the snuffles, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

I decided to put my change into a cash-converting machine. Big mistake

The machine sought to claim both a transaction fee and a percentage of my change. Why would anyone agree to this, asks Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

I found something strange on my back – and eventually I just couldn’t ignore it

When I first discovered this vaguely troubling symptom, I embarked upon my tried-and-tested routine for dealing with such things: 1. Pretend it’s not there. 2. Acknowledge it is. 3. Convince myself it’s growing, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

Guardian editor Kath Viner's pay swells to £602,000 despite £22million losses

Kath Viner can point to many achievements in her tenure - but financial success is not among them

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025

I know I should stop writing about zips. But I’ve just suffered another outrage

When an expensive suitcase refused to close, all my old frustration came flooding back. Don’t tell me to pull myself together, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

The most joyous four hours I’ve ever spent on a train? My trip from Swansea on Tuesday

The plug sockets may not work and there isn’t a trolley service, but the Heart of Wales Line is a friendly, bustling, beautiful treat, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025