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Bridget Jones actor dies aged 92 after short illness

Scottish actor Donald Douglas, best known for his role as Admiral Darcy in the Bridget Jones films, has died at the age of 92. He reportedly passed away on 14 January in a hospital in Albi, France, following a short illness, as confirmed by his family. Douglas enjoyed an extensive…

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I Think We've Been In A Down Period For Good Romance Movies, But There Are Still 7 That Came Out In 2025 That I'd Recommend

Love isn't dead (at the movies).

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Pregnant at 61 or a mother aged three: why do movies love age-blind casting?

In Kate Winslet’s Goodbye June, Timothy Spall, 68, plays the father of Toni Collette, who is 53 – and pregnant. But those liberties are nothing compared with North by Northwest, The Manchurian Candidate or Thanksgiving

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Critics Choice Awards 2026: Full list of film and TV nominees

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ leads film nominees, while Netflix’s limited series ‘Adolescence’ tops the TV categories

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New on Peacock in December 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch

Our guide to all the new movies and shows coming to Peacock in December 2025.

Tom’s Guide

Friday briefing: The end of the affair – why we’ve fallen out of love with the cinema

In today’s newsletter: Box office takings are tanking. Amid indulgent vanity products, endless sequels and the rise of streaming, how can Hollywood revive the magic?

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Renée Zellweger’s Messy Ponytail Is the Y2K Hairstyle of My Dreams

Bridget Jones, is that you?

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‘So weird, but cute’: Bridget Jones immortalised as London welcomes statue of Britain’s favourite singleton

Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger gather in Leicester Square as a new bronze marks 30 years of the diary-writing everywoman who redefined the romcom heroine

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Renée Zellweger unveils new Bridget Jones statue in London

Renée Zellweger unveiled a new Bridget Jones statue in London, joining other iconic film characters on the Scenes in the Square trail.

Euronews

Renee Zellweger says Bridget Jones has been a ‘blessing’ as statue is unveiled

The figure was revealed on Monday in London’s Leicester Square as part of the Scenes In The Square trail.

Evening Standard

Rom-com’s 25th anniversary celebrated with statue in European capital

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Bridget Jones statue unveiled at London landmark

Bridget Jones is now a permanent resident of London's Leicester Square, joining icons like Harry Potter and Mary Poppins

The Independent UK

Renée Zellweger reunites with Bridget Jones cast as statue unveiled in London’s Leicester Square

The figure becomes the latest addition to the West End’s popular Scenes in the Square trail, joining icons such as Harry Potter and Paddington

Evening Standard

Shirley Henderson: ‘The casting director said, “Go for it – and don’t mention your age”’

INTERVIEW: The mesmerising Scottish actor talks to Helen Coffey about her new drama ‘Summerwater’, the joy of hanging out with the Bridget Jones cast, and how she landed her role as Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter

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Renee Zellweger cast in psychological thriller Phantom Son

Renee Zellweger will star in Phantom Son, a psychological thriller that is being directed by Harry Potter filmmaker David Yates.

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Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Statue of Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones to be unveiled in London

The character created by Helen Fielding and played by Zellweger in four films, is to be immortalised in bronze in Leicester Square where it will become a permanent fixture

The Independent UK

Renee Zellweger to be immortalized as Bridget Jones with statue in major city

The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ star will attend the unveiling ceremony next month

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Malcolm McDowell: ‘I would be a total disaster as a spy – I do love to gossip’

The actor on nailing Rupert Murdoch’s accent, working with Stanley Kubrick and missing old-fashioned dinner parties

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Council bans repainting homes and putting up fences in ‘Bridget Jones’ village without approval

Under strict planning laws, villagers living in Snowshill in Gloucestershire require planning approval from the borough council before painting their homes a new colour

The Guardian - UK

From One Battle After Another to the Turner prize: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Paul Thomas Anderson takes on Thomas Pynchon in his new film, while Bradford hosts the often controversial annual art contest

The Guardian - UK

Steve to American Fiction: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Cillian Murphy is superb as the headteacher of a school for troubled boys in a tragic and brilliant drama, while Jeffrey Wright proves he can do no wrong in a knife-edge satire. Plus, Bridget Jones!

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You can stream the first 3 episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 5 now, but one cameo will keep you coming back for more

Only Murders in the Building season 5 is back and better than ever – and there's one cameo I can't wait to see more of.

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‘Looks so sizzling they could fry an egg!’ How the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation changed my life

The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, starring Colin Firth, has its own fan group, has inspired university courses and was even featured in the Barbie movie. What’s behind its enduring appeal?

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Sally Phillips: ‘I saw Hugh Grant and I screamed. I was surprised he was human-size’

The comedian and actor on what she has learned at clown school, showing her Austin costar Michael Theo around London and the weirdest thing she has done for love

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