John Irvin obituary British film-maker and director of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy who was described by Alec Guinness as having ‘balls behind the camera’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Matt Preston: ‘I just think men have to grow up a bit’ The food writer and former MasterChef Australia judge on his cravat collection, watching brain surgery and the best meal he’s had for under $20 The Guardian - AU · Mar 7
Beyond Netflix and Narcos: The real story of drug cartels ruling over Mexico The death of El Mencho did not end cartel power; it exposed how deeply entrenched it has become. This piece examines the real history behind the Netflix mythology, tracing the rise of Mexican cartels from Colombian cocaine transporters to global criminal empires. It explores how figures such as Miguel Ángel… The Times of India · Feb 26
Frederick Forsyth: The Jackal Author Turned MI6 Informant — and the Shadowy Contacts That Never Let Him Go Thriller legend Frederick Forsyth lived a life as gripping as his novels — from MI6 informant work to the secret contacts that shaped his legacy. International Business Times UK · Oct 22, 2025
How to watch 'In My Own Words: Frederick Forsyth' online from anywhere Multi-million bestselling author looks back at his life. Here's how to watch "In My Own Words: Frederick Forsyth" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world. Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2025
Remembering Frederick Forsyth: my encounters with the spy who stayed out in the cold One of the great British purveyors of the spy and cold-war genres, Frederick Forsyth, who has died at the age of 86, was best known for his novels The Day of the Jackal (1971), The Odessa File (1972) and The Dogs of War (1974). The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025
Frederick Forsyth obituary Foreign correspondent who went on to become a hugely successful thriller writer best known for The Day of the Jackal The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86 Forsyth wrote more than 25 books including "The Afghan," "The Kill List," and "The Fist of God" that have sold over 75 million copies, his agent Jonathan Lloyd said. Euronews · Jun 9, 2025
'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86 Frederick Forsyth, the author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
Frederick Forsyth, The Day of the Jackal author, dies aged 86 British novelist and former MI6 agent died after a brief illness The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86 The former RAF pilot and investigative journalist was known for writing thrilling crime books. Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025
Frederick Forsyth dead aged 86: Best-selling author of The Day of The Jackal and former MI6 agent dies RAF pilot-turned journalist, MI6 agent and novelist who sold more than 75 million books dies at home surrounded by his family Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025
Frederick Forsyth, Day of the Jackal author and former MI6 agent, dies aged 86 Writer used his experience reporting on De Gaulle’s France to plot his thriller, and continued to draw on real-world research for subsequent bestsellers The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
Welsh singer Tom Jones will feature in a new series of BBC’s In My Own Words The series takes a closer look into some of the UK’s leading creative minds as they recount stories from their careers and lives. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025 Writer David Szalay: ‘We live in an era of short attention spans – we have to work with it the best we can’ The Hungarian-English author on addressing what it’s like to be a male body in the world, learning the tricks of literature from Frederick Forsyth, and the feeling of nearly winning the Booker
Inverse · Dec 11, 2024 Peacock Has Been Quietly Releasing The Most Surprising Spy Thriller Of The Year Peacock’s 'The Day of the Jackal' reboot may get bogged down in minutiae, but it’s still a worthwhile slow burn.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024 A vulnerable assassin and a tech bro target: how I put a modern spin on cult 1970s thriller to make The Jackal Screenwriter Ronan Bennett on his mission to adapt Frederick Forsyth’s novel for the hit TV show starring Eddie Redmayne
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024 The Day of the Jackal review – Eddie Redmayne’s remake is hold-your-breath exciting Impressive, chilling and just a little bit silly: this update of Frederick Forsyth’s classic about a ruthless killing machine makes for highly enjoyable, trigger-happy viewing
WhatToWatch · Nov 7, 2024 Interested in The Day of the Jackal? The Oscar-nominated movie version with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes is FREE to watch now Watch the first adaptation of the spy novel
Total Film · Nov 1, 2024 Eddie Redmayne reveals the big differences between The Day of the Jackal TV series and the best-selling thriller novel Exclusive: The Fantastic Beasts star teases what to expect – or what not to? – from his upcoming Day of the Jackal reboot
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024 The Day of the Jackal: Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch play cat and mouse in first trailer The Sky thriller series is based on Frederick Forsyth’s acclaimed 1971 novel
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024 Abir Mukherjee: ‘Frederick Forsyth and Jeffrey Archer were my gateway drugs into reading for pleasure’ The crime writer on embracing atheism after reading Christopher Hitchens, the allure of Jhumpa Lahiri, and falling under George Orwell’s spell
Top News · Feb 23, 2024 Úrsula Corberó Joins Star-Studded Cast For 'The Day Of The Jackal' Úrsula Corberó joins Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch in 'The Day of the Jackal' reimagining. A global pursuit unfolds in this highly anticipated series ba...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024 Celebrities reveal their political allegiances, 1991 Ben Elton and Lenny Henry were backing Neil Kinnock; Bob Monkhouse and Steve Davis supported John Major
The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023 The Shepherd: Disney's ghostly new Christmas tale evokes the eerie qualities of Britain's abandoned second world war airfields From Charles Dickens to M.R. James, Christmas has a long association with ghost stories. In The Shepherd – part of Disney+’s festive fare for this year – we have an evocative addition to the genre.