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The very best alternative Christmas songs: from Kate Bush to Low

The very best alternative Christmas songs: from Kate Bush to Low

12 K-Pop bands to get to know: from BTS to Blackpink

12 K-Pop bands to get to know: from BTS to Blackpink

The best Christmas films to watch on Disney+ this festive season

The best Christmas films to watch on Disney+ this festive season

The best Christmas films to watch on Amazon Prime this festive season

The best Christmas films to watch on Amazon Prime this festive season

The best Christmas films to watch on Netflix this festive season

The best Christmas films to watch on Netflix this festive season

The best TV to watch this Christmas: from Doctor Who to Murder Is Easy

The best TV to watch this Christmas: from Doctor Who to Murder Is Easy

We break down the must-watch shows of the festive season

Jonathan Bailey: my life was threatened for being gay

Jonathan Bailey: my life was threatened for being gay

The 30 best films to watch on BFI Player right now

The 30 best films to watch on BFI Player right now

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: a decidedly damp squib

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: a decidedly damp squib

The Boy and the Heron: Hayao Miyazaki's latest 'last' film is gorgeous

The Boy and the Heron: Hayao Miyazaki's latest 'last' film is gorgeous

‘Bruce Willis effect’ prompts surge in visits to Alzheimer’s charity website

‘Bruce Willis effect’ prompts surge in visits to Alzheimer’s charity website

Adam Driver reveals he welcomed second child eight months ago

Adam Driver reveals he welcomed second child eight months ago

Ferrari: Michael Mann’s old banger stalls and splutters

Ferrari: Michael Mann’s old banger stalls and splutters

Anatomy of an EastEnders Xmas Special: murder, mayhem and high camp

TV Anatomy of an EastEnders Xmas Special: murder, mayhem and high camp

English National Opera chorus to vote on industrial action after proposed cuts

English National Opera chorus to vote on industrial action after proposed cuts

Spotify has a hidden snake game — here's how to find and play it

Spotify has a hidden snake game — here's how to find and play it

Matt Lucas confirms Little Britain reboot but with ‘more diversity’

Matt Lucas confirms Little Britain reboot but with ‘more diversity’

The best European music festivals to travel to in 2024

The best European music festivals to travel to in 2024

PlayStation 5 hits 50 million sales to outsell Xbox Series X 3 to 1

PlayStation 5 hits 50 million sales to outsell Xbox Series X 3 to 1

Wham! and Sam Ryder battle it out for Christmas Number 1

Wham! and Sam Ryder battle it out for Christmas Number 1

Ryan Gosling treats Barbie fans to Christmas edition of I’m Just Ken

Ryan Gosling treats Barbie fans to Christmas edition of I’m Just Ken

Mr Bates and the Post Office: the real-life stories behind the show

Mr Bates and the Post Office: the real-life stories behind the show

Paul Mescal favourite to be next Bond after backing from co-star Scott

Paul Mescal favourite to be next Bond after backing from co-star Scott

All Of Us Strangers leads London Critics’ Circle film awards nominations

All Of Us Strangers leads London Critics’ Circle film awards nominations

IKEA superclub Drumsheds announces 2024 lineup

IKEA superclub Drumsheds announces 2024 lineup

London ballet school accused of bullying and body-shaming

London ballet school accused of bullying and body-shaming

Who is Millie Gibson? Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who companion Ruby Sunday

Who is Millie Gibson? Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who companion Ruby Sunday

The Boys in the Boat: as exciting as a rowing race, i.e. not very

The Boys in the Boat: as exciting as a rowing race, i.e. not very

This Much I Know at Hampstead: is it the time of year for a lecture?

This Much I Know at Hampstead: is it the time of year for a lecture?

The biggest showbiz deaths of 2023: Matthew Perry, Tina Turner and more

The biggest showbiz deaths of 2023: Matthew Perry, Tina Turner and more

Disney and CAA file to dismiss claim in Julia Ormond’s Harvey Weinstein lawsuit

Disney and CAA file to dismiss claim in Julia Ormond’s Harvey Weinstein lawsuit

British actor Nicholas Hoult stars in new Rolling Stones music video

British actor Nicholas Hoult stars in new Rolling Stones music video

The films being released this Boxing Day

The films being released this Boxing Day

National Emo Day: The subgenre still enjoyed well past its heyday

National Emo Day: The subgenre still enjoyed well past its heyday

Marvel's 2023 was a multiverse of awfulness

Marvel's 2023 was a multiverse of awfulness

How to play Xbox games in VR

How to play Xbox games in VR

Epic fixes Fortnite character movement after outcry from players

Epic fixes Fortnite character movement after outcry from players

It's time for more Money Heist thrills as Berlin gets his own show

It's time for more Money Heist thrills as Berlin gets his own show

PS5 Pro: Is Sony about to release a new console in 2024?

PS5 Pro: Is Sony about to release a new console in 2024?

Ian Wright stars in The Kitchen film trailer following MOTD exit

Ian Wright stars in The Kitchen film trailer following MOTD exit

What is stiff person syndrome? Update on Celine Dion

What is stiff person syndrome? Update on Celine Dion

Standard Theatre Podcast: Jared Harris and Joe Cole on The Homecoming

Standard Theatre Podcast: Jared Harris and Joe Cole on The Homecoming

Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

Microsoft gives Xbox Series X and S consoles a Christmas price cut

Microsoft gives Xbox Series X and S consoles a Christmas price cut

British Museum signs £50million BP deal to fund redevelopment

British Museum signs £50million BP deal to fund redevelopment

Every game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in 2024

Every game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in 2024

John Lennon's son says he's 'driven up the wall' by Hey Jude

John Lennon's son says he's 'driven up the wall' by Hey Jude

First look at Kane Robinson in Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut The Kitchen

First look at Kane Robinson in Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut The Kitchen

Rolling Stones eye Christmas number one album with Hackney Diamonds

Rolling Stones eye Christmas number one album with Hackney Diamonds

Who were the Question of Sport presenters? BBC cancels quiz show

Who were the Question of Sport presenters? BBC cancels quiz show

Everything we know about the Peaky Blinders movie

Everything we know about the Peaky Blinders movie

Olly Alexander says Eurovision fans should expect ‘drama’ from his 2024 entry

Olly Alexander says Eurovision fans should expect ‘drama’ from his 2024 entry

Rolling Stones rockers celebrate milestone birthday for Keith Richards

Rolling Stones rockers celebrate milestone birthday for Keith Richards

Why has The Last of Us Online game been cancelled?

Why has The Last of Us Online game been cancelled?

The Crown viewers compare Kate Middleton’s mother to Kris Jenner

The Crown viewers compare Kate Middleton’s mother to Kris Jenner

Who is Rosie Jones? BBC pilots new sitcom People's Princess

Who is Rosie Jones? BBC pilots new sitcom People's Princess

Bradley Cooper's 'no chairs' policy on set sparks criticism online

Bradley Cooper's 'no chairs' policy on set sparks criticism online