The Latest Breaking News from Sam Mendes

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

The 31-year old Londoner, best known for playing Eddie Munson in the sci-fi Netflix series, will be portraying the Beatles’ guitarist.

The drummer says he met with director Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife Maureen

Plus the drummer says he still feels like a young man

Sir Ringo Starr believes his passion for music helps him to feel young.

‘There are more actors out there waiting for a go, and for a chance,’ Julia Baird said

Theatre producer of the longest running comedy of all time, No Sex Please, We’re British, who was also a great talent spotter

But the actor was too nervous to have a go himself

STATE OF THE ARTS: As three male writers are announced as the people behind the new, four-part Beatles biopic – along with director Sam Mendes and stars including Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan – Laura Barton asks why women, despite propelling the band to glory, are rarely considered an authority…