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Barry Keoghan explains initial ‘hesitation’ over filming Saltburn’s final nude scene

Irish actor leads Emerald Fennell’s latest comedy-thriller

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

There are two adaptations of classic kids' picture books coming to TV this Christmas - and parents will love them too

You'll want to set a reminder for these two festive picture book adaptations

GoodToKnow · Dec 13, 2023

‘Euphoric’, ‘opalescent’, ‘perfect pop confection’: Australia’s best new music for December

Each month our critics pick 20 new songs for our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here, including Thelma Plum, The Native Cats and Holiday Sidewinder

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2023

James May and James O’Brien mock ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

Katharine Birbalsingh accuses retailer of putting ‘two fingers up’ to traditional Christmas values with its campaign starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham and ‘Queer Eye’ presenter Tan France

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ calls M&S Christmas advert starring Hannah Waddingham ‘abhorrent’

Katharine Birbalsingh was mocked by public figures including James May and James O’Brien for her letter condemning the campaign

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023

James May and James O’Brien mock ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

Katharine Birbalsingh accuses retailer of putting ‘two fingers up’ to traditional Christmas values with its campaign starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham and ‘Queer Eye’ presenter Tan France

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023

James May leads mockery of ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

Katharine Birbalsingh accuses retailer of putting ‘two fingers up’ to traditional Christmas values with its campaign starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham and ‘Queer Eye’ presenter Tan France

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

M&S advert ‘puts two fingers up to spirit of Christmas’, says headteacher

Katharine Birbalsingh tells retailer its Christmas ad featuring celebrities’ seasonal peeves will stifle children’s happiness

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy

Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy

Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023