Britain's 7 best new comedies
We kick off our sitcom competition with words from the people behind the most exciting British shows...
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The troubled birth of American Psycho
A group of young alpha executives are sitting around a boardroom table in a swanky New York office. With uniform…
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10 phrases coined by Shakespeare
There aren't many writers who can add the skill "coining a phrase" to their résumé. But then…
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Discover the origins of Reacher
Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of Jack Reacher? Find out what makes him tick? Well, bad news, you…
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The 10 ultimate Doctor Who villains
Let's face it, you wouldn't watch Doctor Who if it wasn't for the villains. Over the years, there have been some…
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Dog the Bounty Hunter banned from UK
In a move that will surely amuse the many criminals that he's tracked down in the past, British immigration…
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The year's top earning authors
While we're used to reading about the enormous pay packets brought home by Hollywood stars, we're less accustomed…
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Pulp Fiction Quiz
1994 was a good year. Oasis released Definitely Maybe, Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting was published and,…
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Literature’s greatest serial killers
Ahead of his thriller debut, novelist John Niven pulls on a pair of leather gloves and salutes fiction’s…
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Ricky Gervais to launch new web series
Following in the footsteps of Alan Partridge and Lisa Kudrow, Ricky Gervais is launching his next series online.
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Rekall Ads Appear On London Underground
In summer London Underground is bar none the worst place on this godforsaken planet.
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Here to amuse you
As Edinburgh festival begins, ShortList's James Gill picks six must-see shows. James Gill’s Always Be Comedy is…
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Mickey Rourke claims he beat Usain Bolt in a race
Take a sprinter with three Olympic gold medals at the top of his game. Take a 59-year-old actor who's seen better…
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30 Pieces Of Wisdom From Authors
While authors are often cursed with a myriad of problems (suffering for their art is mostly unavoidable), they're…
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Harlan Coben's crime books to kill for
As the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival starts, bestselling author Harlan Coben talks us through the…
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