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‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public

When people use the term “Orwellian,” it’s not a good sign.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2025

JoJo Siwa says Celebrity Big Brother experience led to revelation about her sexuality

Siwa and fellow contestant Danny Beard discussed sexual identity during Tuesday’s episode

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Angellica Bell breaks silence on Martin Lewis fallout in tearful Celebrity Big Brother moment before exit

The TV presenter was dropped from The Martin Lewis Money Show in 2023 after six years as co-host

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Celebrity Big Brother: Mickey Rourke warned he could be ejected for ‘homophobia’

The actor and former boxer was summoned to the diary room after making comments to US singer JoJo Siwa.

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Mickey Rourke issued formal warning on Celebrity Big Brother after homophobic comments

Hollywood star’s inappropriate comments have led to calls for him to be removed from show

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago

A commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his death 75 years ago

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Every Oasis album ranked from the worst to the best

Oasis are a British cultural phenomenon, and news of their reunion has sparked outpurings of joy across the planet. Here are the Manchester indie-rock superstars' albums ranked from worst to best

Louder · Aug 29, 2024

Surveillance states: as in Orwell’s 1984, has living under watch changed the way we act, speak and think?

From big data to the scrutiny of our peers on social media, we are all more visible than ever. Orwell’s masterpiece can shed light on how we might internalise our loss of privacy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024

How well do you know Orwell’s 1984? Take the quiz to find out

Are you more of a blagger than a member of the Brotherhood? To celebrate Audible’s new audio dramatisation of 1984, our quiz will test your knowledge of George Orwell’s dystopian classic

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024

Big Brother review – the original reality TV smash is now utterly, exhaustingly bland

It feels like we’ve known the eccentric housemates of this ITV revival for an eternity – but it’s only been one night. Oh dear

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023