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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 · Mar 13

The War on Trans

Plus: DOGE postmortem, Mamdani's checked out, C.S. Lewis' wisdom for our digital age, and more...

Reason · Aug 1, 2025

Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien stuns in makeup-free backstage snap as she gives glimpse at job away from soap

Fans best know the actress for playing Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap but she's about to celebrate a huge milestone off-screen

Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2023

Stephen Graham seen with green hair after undergoing huge makeover

The Liverpool-born actor looks completely different

Liverpool Echo · Oct 14, 2022

How we made Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: from West End musical to movie marvel

The musical story of a clever girl who stands up against tyranny has reached the screen at last

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022

London Film Festival 2022: 7 biggest films premiering, how to get tickets and cost

The London Film Festival is about to kick off, with numerous major releases debuting at the event. You can attend it yourself with tickets ranging in price depending how long you stay

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Netflix's Matilda: When you can watch it and cast as first trailer released

A new trailer has dropped for a new adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic

Wales Online · Jun 15, 2022