Judi Dench slammed for ‘out of touch’ defense of disgraced Harvey Weinstein
British acting legend, 90, says she never had bad experiences working with the convicted rapist

© Getty
British acting legend, 90, says she never had bad experiences working with the convicted rapist

© Getty
Volume Two of the Netflix drama’s final season premieres Christmas Day

© COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025
Fraser spoke to actor Dwayne Johnson about his journey as an actor

© Getty Images
The actor will reflect on pivotal experiences, ranging from his days on Grey's Anatomy to when he received his ALS diagnosis
.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0)
© Amy Sussman/Getty Images
There is still a scattering of ‘epics’ and ‘happy days’ but this Christmas, a newer, altogether calmer Jamie has entered his elder statesman era – and he’s all the better for it
I last watched Jamie Oliver earlier this year, presenting a documentary about dyslexia – a condition he has and which, undiagnosed, caused him much suffering at school and in his early life – which was very good. I last watched Jamie Oliver cooking in Jamie Oliver’s Air Fryer Meals – a two-parter sponsored by Tefal – which was very bad.
Now he is back, with Jamie’s Cook-Ahead Christmas. He shows us a potato and fennel gratin that can be served au naturel or – with a last-minute pastry envelope and a few carvings and pinchings that would see me pulverise the whole thing into a catastrophe, but which anyone who reaches the threshold of “minimally coordinated human” should totally do – as a beautiful ruched pie. You can make and freeze that now and reheat it on Christmas Day. I would fear for such a process with a mixture of potato, cream and pastry, but I am a culinary berk and Jamie is not, so listen to him not me.
Continue reading...
© Photograph: Chris Terry

© Photograph: Chris Terry

© Photograph: Chris Terry
OVO Wembley Arena
With additional sets from Dru Hill and Joe, this revue is a little too nostalgic and lacks the advertised festive spirit – but the vocal prowess on show is undeniable
All of the artists on the lineup for the second annual R&B Xmas Ball – Dru Hill, Joe, Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men – have Christmas albums from the last two decades, but rather than putting a twist on carols or crooner standards, this is an evening that merely uses Christmas as an excuse for a night out to hear earnest, heart-rending 90s R&B.
Dru Hill deliver classic R&B in matching outfits, as their 2000s music videos – as seen on kebab shop TVs nationwide – play out behind them, while a set of mostly slow jams from Joe sets the stage for Braxton.
Continue reading...
© Photograph: Laura Rose/Laura Rose / The Guardian

© Photograph: Laura Rose/Laura Rose / The Guardian

© Photograph: Laura Rose/Laura Rose / The Guardian
The actor has said she is increasingly facing problems with her memory as well as failing eyesight, struggling to remember appointments or see faces
The actor Judi Dench has spoken about her worsening eyesight and increasing memory problems, saying she struggles to recall immediate appointments – but is still able to remember reams of Shakespeare.
“I can’t remember what I’m doing tomorrow, I swear to you,” she told the Radio Times; her assistants then confirmed that she does sometimes require such help.
Continue reading...
© Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

© Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

© Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
Abandoned by his parents and fresh out of juvenile prison, the wide-eyed Wellington meets a charismatic hustler on the restless streets of São Paulo
Channelling the urban restlessness and vibrancy of São Paulo, Marcelo Caetano’s bracing drama centres on those who live on the fringes of an ever-changing metropolis. Fresh out of juvenile prison, 18-year-old Wellington (João Pedro Mariano) finds himself at a crossroads; abandoned by his parents, the wide-eyed young man finds solace in the arms of others. On an evening out with his rowdy group of queer and non-binary friends, Wellington crosses paths with Ronaldo (Ricardo Teodoro), a hunky, charismatic hustler more than twice his age. Bathed in the flickering glow of a neon-lit porn cinema, their first meeting is sensuous and erotic, with an edge of danger. Ronaldo quickly introduces Wellington to the shadowy world of sex work and drug dealing.
Caetano depicts Wellington’s new life of crime with tender empathy rather than as a sensationalist cautionary tale. Now going by the name of Baby, he approaches his transactional encounters with cocky bravado and touching naivety. To his customers, Wellington lends not only his youth and his body, but also moments of care. In the feverish excitement of São Paulo, filled with bustling alleyways and colourful shopfronts, there’s a gnawing loneliness, as unmoored souls cling on to one another for momentary bliss.
Continue reading...
© Photograph: Publicity image

© Photograph: Publicity image

© Photograph: Publicity image
The data is pulled from reported and estimated box office figures from events that occurred between 2001 and 2025

© Suzan Moore/PA
The Queen visited the cast and crew of Rivals, the Disney+ drama based on her late friend Dame Jilly Cooper’s bestselling book, while they were filming in Bristol on Monday (8 December).

© Anthony Upton/PA Wire
Actor’s film will be shown at next year’s Glasgow Film Festival

© Getty

© Getty Images for UCLA Jonsson Ca
Fraser spoke to actor Dwayne Johnson about his journey as an actor

© Getty Images
Volume Two of the Netflix drama’s final season premieres Christmas Day

© COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025
Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope has been sent a touching video from his elderly “nana” following his elimination from the BBC competition alongside dancer Katya Jones.

© BBC Two
The late night show was suspended for a week in September

© REUTERS
Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones has revealed the sweet message Lewis Cope would send her before every performance.

© BBC Two
Lewis Cope was surprisingly eliminated on Saturday’s show despite being an early favourite in the series

© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Guy Levy