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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 · Mar 6

Jessie Buckley: Hamnet role changed who I am

The actress was speaking on the red carpet at the Actor Awards.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Hamnet director Chloe Zhao says the hit film has ‘some energy’ from Ireland

The film, which took home two gongs at this years’ Bafta film awards, showcases Irish talent.

The Independent UK · Feb 22

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Shakespeare expert Ian McKellen brands Hamnet ‘improbable’ fiction: ‘I don’t quite get it’

‘I’m not very interested in trying to work out where Shakespeare’s imagination came from, but it certainly didn’t just come from family life,’ the British thespian said

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Publishing tips, poetry and witty takes on classics: 6 of the best Australian literary podcasts

The events where Australian readers have long gathered to hear writers speak about their work are often annual (like festivals) and mostly in the big cities. As podcasts have become a way Australians consume culture, literary conversation has migrated to a more accessible space: the commute, the dog walk, the…

The Conversation · Feb 5

What went on in London this week: Burns Night bashes and Alastair Campbell's secret talent

Plus celebs reading letters and a royal seal of approval for Hamnet

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Queen Camilla’s “Unforgettable Evening” with Taylor Swift’s Ex, Joe Alwyn

“It must have been fascinating,” the Queen asked Joe Alwyn before the event.

Marie Claire · Jan 28

The 13 Books I Cannot Wait To Read This Year, From Buzzy Debuts to New Stories From Firm Favourites

Bookmark this for your 2026 reading list

Marie Claire · Jan 28

Hamnet cast meet Queen Camilla after making Bafta nomination history

The cast of Hamnet met Queen Camilla ahead of a special screening, just hours after the film received a record-breaking number of Bafta nominations.

The Independent UK · Jan 28