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Letter: Michael Pennington obituary

Joe Unsworth writes: It felt a great privilege to watch Michael Pennington on his touring theatre shows to Newcastle

The Guardian - UK

'Thor' hammered down 15 years ago, and it's still the only Marvel movie to do the God of Thunder justice

In 2011, Thor proved himself more than worthy in his roaring MCU debut. Since then, the thunder has turned into laughter.

Space

8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection

April has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8 discs that could make a fine addition to your collection.

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Historic 400-Year-Old Shakespeare Family Home Declared at Risk After Vehicle Reverses Into Building

Hall's Croft, a Shakespearean heritage site, faces a £10 million restoration after a vehicle collision exposed its fragile state, highlighting the challenges of preserving historic buildings.

International Business Times UK

4 lessons on how to be a good neighbour, from Shakespeare

Be a good neighbour.

The Conversation

Mystery of William Shakespeare’s London lodgings is finally solved

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The Independent UK

Precise location of William Shakespeare’s London lodgings revealed for first time

Bard's Blackfriars home burned down 50 years after his death, but its exact location has remained a mystery until now

The Independent UK

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New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house

A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London

The Independent UK

Riz Ahmed hasn't seen his Oscar in years

Movie star Riz Ahmed admits that he hasn't seen his Oscar in years.

BANG Premier

Riz Ahmed admits to feeling like an outsider, but why?

Riz Ahmed has recalled feeling like an outsider as a child.

BANG Premier

‘Wartime President’ Trump finds time to weigh in on Instagram skits, urges Erika Kirk to sue Druski

As William Shakespeare famously put it, “in jest, there is truth.”

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I’m TechRadar’s 4K Blu-ray tester — here are the 4 new discs I’m most excited about reviewing in April 2026

April 2026 is set to be another month packed with great new 4K Blu-ray releases, so I've picked the top 4 I'm most looking forward to testing.

TechRadar

The best theatre to stream this month: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare’s sonnets – all 154 of them

The great Shakespearean shares his passion project, there’s a sneak peek of Sam Ryder’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Back to the Future: The Musical hits reverse

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley makes Oscars history as she becomes first Irish best actress winner

The 36-year-old took home the award for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes

The Independent UK

Jessie Buckley dedicates Oscar win to ‘beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart’

The 36-year-old became the first Irish actress to win the prize, taking home the award for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes.

Total Film

Hament star Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars, to the surprise of no one

After being hotly tipped to win for months, even honking reviews for The Bride didn't derail Jessie Buckley's Oscar fortunes

The Independent UK

Jessie Buckley wins the best actress Oscar for tear-jerking ‘Hamnet’ performance

Jessie Buckley has claimed her first Oscar for her moving, emotional performance in the period drama “Hamnet.”

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Evening Standard

From TV talent show runner-up to Oscar favourite: Who is Jessie Buckley?

The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Oscars get underway as 98th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles

Watch a live feed from Los Angeles as the Oscars take place on Sunday, 15 March, at the Dolby Theatre.

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley tipped for Oscar glory ahead of unpredictable ceremony

Many of the races are still wide open.

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Jessie Buckley overwhelmed by Oscars buzz

Jessie Buckley finds it surreal that she is expected to win an Academy Award for her performance in Hamnet.

Evening Standard

The Oscars: who should win, and who will win?

With Hamnet, Sinners, One Battle After Another and more in the race, here’s who we think will walk away with the statuette

The Conversation

The nine worst mothers in literature – according to our experts

For Mother’s Day, we asked nine of our academic experts to tell us who they think is the worst mother in literature. From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these mothers subvert every maternal instinct.

The Conversation

‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief

Did you cry during “Hamnet”?

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