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Virgin Radio
The Hunger Games prequel gets exciting new trailer
May the odds be ever in your favour - once again.
The Crown reveals first images of Prince William and Kate Middleton in upcoming season
The show’s sixth and final outing will involve some familiar royal faces.
Adele Roberts reveals Dame Deborah James was ‘in her heart’ during marathon run
The world record setter gave an emotional tribute on Lorraine this morning.
Hijacked: Documentary maker Ben Anthony explains the journey to revisiting the fateful Pan Am 73 flight
A new feature documentary will retell the events of one of the most shocking hijackings in history.
Michael Fassbender to star as football coach in new Taika Waititi film
Step aside Ted Lasso, there’s a new coach in town.
And Just Like That season two teaser trailer released
We also found out when we’ll be seeing our favourite Sex And The City characters again.
Eurovision 2023: Liverpool stage unveiled by royal visitors
The King and Queen Consort stopped by to reveal the arena’s staging for the first time.
King Charles documentary reveals unseen footage ahead of coronation
The BBC film will give a new insight into the life of The King, told in his own words.
The Witcher season three: Teaser trailer and release date revealed
New episodes of the popular Netflix show are not too far away.
New research reveals the best biscuit for dunking - and it’s not what you’d expect
The small matter of which type of biscuit we should dunk in our tea could well be the most British question ever.
Ridley Scott’s new Napoleon film previewed for first time at event
The action epic starring Joaquin Phoenix was teased yesterday, alongside a slate of exciting upcoming releases.
Lord of the Flies to be adapted for TV for the first time
The BBC is bringing this iconic novel to the small screen.
Heartstopper season two release date announced
A new behind-the-scenes clip has revealed that fans don’t have too much longer to wait.
I’m a Celeb… South Africa: First look at episode one
A brand new preview clip shows what is in store for the all star celebrities tonight.
Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham to front Christmas special on Apple TV+
It’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas… especially when Hannah Waddingham is involved.
Eurovision 2023: More tickets set to be released for Liverpool contest
If you didn’t manage to get Eurovision tickets last month, fear not - there may still be hope.
Jennifer Coolidge to be hailed 'comedic genius' at MTV awards
She’s been making audiences laugh for decades, and now Jennifer Coolidge will be honoured with the Comedic Genius Award at MTV’s latest awards show.
Queen tops poll of artists Brits would love to see live
The iconic rock band is still just as popular fifty years after they formed.
Doctor Who: first look at powerful new villain for upcoming series
The incoming Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, will face their toughest challenge yet in the new series.
All the Light We Cannot See: New trailer released for Netflix series by Peaky Blinders writer
A new trailer has given fans a first look at Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo in the upcoming miniseries.
Strictly’s Dan Walker and Helen Skelton team up for new Channel 5 series
The former Strictly Come Dancing stars are joining forces for a very different project.
Bear Grylls reveals where he got his unusual name from
The origin story of the adventurer’s nickname is a lot sweeter than you might imagine.
David Bowie inspired Nicolas Cage’s costumes in new film Renfield
Count Dracula’s wardrobe has been influenced by an unlikely pop icon.
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Metro
Why Bernie Winter has the makings of a Coronation Street legend
Bernie has always felt like a mainstay, with both a savage bite and a Northern warmth that is so in touch with Corrie’s most celebrated female icons.
In defence of Coronation Street's Stephen Reid - he's a hilarious soap villain
The main criticism from Coronation Street fans is that the storyline is silly or unrealistic. Of course it is – and that’s exactly why I love it.
RAZZ
How Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Both Rejects and Celebrates the Rom-Com
"It seems that in her reinvention of the genre, Ephron has left a trail of cinematic moments to be interrogated and cherished by a new generation of romantics."
Adored Adaptations - This is Going to Hurt
"Just like its source material, 'This is Going to Hurt' made me laugh and cry, often in quick succession."
Review: Conversations with Friends (2022)
"While the series presents Rooney’s story of messy, intertwining relationships, it doesn’t quite translate the intricate study of self-sabotage and youthful unease that made me connect to the book so much."
What A Thousand Splendid Suns Taught Me About Afghanistan's History
"From 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' I learnt about a history that I had never been formally taught, and one which is now more important and relevant than ever."
Euphoria: Our Generation’s Edgy Answer to Teen Drama
"...although the show may sometimes get carried away with its desire to shock the audience, it never relies on this, and the content is always grounded in raw, truthful storytelling."
In Conversation with Nightline
"Exeter Nightline as a service exists to help students feel supported and listened to during their university years..."
Review: 30 by Adele
"30 is undeniably different from Adele’s previous offerings, but that makes sense – she’s entered a new phase of her life. One that is about new love, self-love, friendship and motherhood."
Combatting Loneliness at University
"Arguably the most important tip is that you're not alone in how you're feeling..."
Strictly’s Most Memorable Moments
"We get to watch people from a range of professions fall in love with dance and this is something that will never become dated or tiresome."
It's Debatable: New Year's Resolutions (Against)
"... if we had to make one resolution for 2021, it should be to be kinder to ourselves."
Animation and Accessibility in Spirited Away: Extending to International Audiences
"To some, its boldness and creativity may prove divisive, but we are happy to be swept away by Miyazaki’s vision."
Why Everyone Should Watch Eurovision
“Eurovision is a celebration of music and culture, which to me represents community, inclusivity, and joy, and to dismiss Eurovision is to reject these values.”
Review: Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death
"There is plenty of time for a wider and more nuanced perspective; this was always intended to be a tribute to Caroline..."
Reboot, Remake, Recycle
"Doyle's estate argues that Sherlock evolves as a character over the course of the original stories, but is that also true of the many adaptations made over the last century?"
Toxic Productivity and Why You’re Probably Experiencing It
"Recognise that you are enough, and that productivity is not and should not be a measure of self-worth."
Review: The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story
"Shipman’s victims, just like the victims of Dennis Nielsen, were failed – not just by the cruelty of their deaths but by the prejudices of their society..."
Freshers' Culture Comforts - Stath Lets Flats
"Stath Lets Flats was something that felt familiar, whilst I was in the most unfamiliar situation I'd ever experienced."
Politics on Screen: Sitting in Limbo
"Sitting in Limbo is an essential viewing; it will anger, it will upset, but it will also educate."
Review: Athlete A
"...the greatest strength of Athlete A is the amazing individuals at the centre of the story."
My Culture Comforts: Peter Kay’s Car Share
"The show reminds us of the power of conversation and human interaction..."
“No One Wants to See a Fat Cheerleader”: Using Body Shaming as a Weapon in Female Conflict
"It appears as though criticism of a person’s size is the most scathing weapon in one’s verbal artillery..."
Review: This Country
"BBC Three comedy This Country may be the greatest show you’ve never seen..."
The Custard TV
The Afterparty season two is the perfect blend of the familiar and the new
It would make the perfect summer binge-watch if you haven’t yet given this show a chance – it’s okay to be fashionably late to this particular party.
Happy Valley: How Sally Wainwright crafted the truly outstanding British drama.
"With Wainwright busy with many other projects, you know that Happy Valley isn’t returning for the sake of it, but because there’s one last important and compelling story to be told. "
REVIEW: Was Apple TV's The Morning Show not given a fair shot?
"Maybe, just maybe, The Morning Show is building to something special once again."
REVIEW: Why Parks and Recreation is the perfect show for this lockdown
"It celebrates the everyday, it roots for the underdog, and it acts as a love letter to small towns and their citizens."
REVIEW: Staged helps us through another lockdown
"In June of last year, as the number of pre-COVID TV shows began to dwindle, David Tennant and Michael Sheen came to our rescue with a comedy that satirised the life we had all been living for the last three months."
REVIEW: Line of Duty was astonishing television from the very first second
"...if we look back to that understated first series, it is also evident that Line of Duty’s most celebrated features, that make up the DNA of the show we know now, were there from the very start."
REVIEW: I May Destroy You is tackling subjects TV has never dared to
"There is so much freedom within I May Destroy You; there are tangents, monologues, loose ends and flashbacks, all of which are risks within episodic television, but the quality of the show means that you trust Coel’s superb vision and will happily go with her in whatever direction she takes the story next."
REVIEW: BBC Three's 'Normal People' hits all the right notes
"Normal People is, at its heart, a love story, but it addresses love in a complex and messy way that has remained relatively untapped within television..."
Lavande Magazine
Love Island and the Rise of the Influencer
"The show that we watch has made them successful, so to some extent we believe that they are accountable to us and that we have a right to control that success."
In Conversation with Lemon Lord
"I had the pleasure of talking to Lemon Lord about releasing music during a pandemic, girl power, and how she has been inspired by the other aspects of her career."
5 TV Shows To Ease Lockdown Boredom
"Many of us have spent much of the last year binging countless series on various streaming services; the stages of the pandemic appear to have been marked by the latest Netflix phenomenon, from Tiger King to the recent Bridgerton. But if you’re stuck for what to watch next, why not consider the somewhat ‘old-school’ joy of terrestrial TV?"
The Indiependent
TV Review: 'Never Have I Ever' Season Four Offers a Bittersweet, Heartfelt Goodbye
"Never Have I Ever is, more than anything, a study in grief, with the recurring focus being Devi's relationship with her late father."
Loreen to Represent Sweden For Second Time at 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
If the UK hosting this year’s Eurovision wasn’t exciting enough, one of the contest’s most famous faces is back to compete...
Apple TV+ renews 'Bad Sisters' for a second season
Apple TV+’s Irish dark comedy Bad Sisters is returning for a second season, the streaming service has announced.
Stephen Graham to Reprise 'Boiling Point' Role in BBC Drama
The BBC has announced that the hit film Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham, is being made into a TV drama.
Netflix Tease Third and Final Season of 'Dead To Me'
"At Netflix’s annual Tudum event, one of its stars, James Marsden, introduced the trailer to fans; the first glimpse of Liz Feldman’s show since its sophomore season in May 2020."
'The Novice'—Compelling Study Of Obsession That's Making Waves: Review
"Lauren Hadaway’s feature debut is a masterful and disturbing film—one that drags you under the surface and leaves you gasping for breath."
Alt.Cardiff/ MA work
Testing the waters
I spend a week drinking only H20 – and learn about perfectionism in the process
GORP Spring issue 2023
This Go Wild issue of GORP challenges you to embrace your wild side. Providing advice from experts and insights from beginners, issue 2 introduces you to the joys of roughin’ it – from wild swimming to brewing coffee in the wilderness. Plus, this Spring issue celebrates International Women’s Day (8 March) by chatting to a women’s adventure group and offering a hassle-free guide to camping on your period.
How Cardiff libraries are providing more than just books this winter
As libraries in the capital transform into warm banks to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, council budget cuts threaten their survival
'I'm proud to be Welsh but I'm not a nationalist' - Alt.Cardiff
Welsh poet Cal Ellis talks about using the written word to highlight the reality of growing up in Cardiff
Brewery set to launch range of sustainable dog biscuits
Flowerhorn Brewery’s eco-friendly canine treats will be made from grains that would otherwise be thrown away
Salaries of teachers and NHS staff will see a reduction in Wales
Young workers among those worst affected by rising inflation according to the Welsh Budget Outlook 2022
LGBT groups host panel event during Qatar World Cup
Cardiff Dragons FC are part of a group promoting inclusivity in the Welsh game through their new We Belong campaign
Project fights against rise in homelessness in Wales
Twelve months since being established, Fighting Homelessness is using new ways to combat the increasing demand for help
