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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

'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.

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'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Inverse

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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John Travolta Recalls Near-Death Flying Experience Inspired Him To Star In Disney+'s The Shepherd, And I Can't Imagine Reliving That Kind Of Thing

John Travolta's next role is in Disney+'s The Shepherd, a short film about a pilot who's jet suffers a total electrical failure.

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