Both actors have a strong connection to The Go-Between. Vanessa Redgrave’s father, Michael Redgrave, played the Older Leo in the first adaptation in 1971. Jim Broadbent appeared as an extra in the same adaptation in his first ever, uncredited, film role....
Read moreFor nine days in May 1926 the nation's industry was at a standstill in the General Strike. Many of the newspapers stopped printing, so there were few means of communication between authorities and the populace. But there was the tiny British Broadcasting...
Read moreA royal charter (...) dates back to before the constitutional monarchy was introduced and before regular sittings of parliament began, having been granted by monarchs in person, or in their name, to incorporate 900 bodies since the 13th century. (...)...
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After spending the last two years building a bonafide movie career – alongside his stints as Sherlock – Benedict Cumberbatch is now looking to Shakespeare. He's already sold out theatres more than twelve months in advance of his appearance as Hamlet in...
Read moreDame Judi Dench appeared to sign up to BBC2’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III after actor Benedict Cumberbatch asked her on stage during this year’s Hay Festival, “Would you like to be in Richard III with me?” And with her casting officially announced...
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Jessica Raine will appear with David Walliams in a new Agatha Christie TV adaptation on BBC1. As RadioTimes.com first reported in February, The Little Britain writer will appear in Partners in Crime, joined by the Call The Midwife actress as Agatha Christie’s...
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From left: Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Mark Williams and Jennifer Saunders in Blandings Photograph: Aiden Monaghan/BBC/Mammoth Screen NI Limited When the BBC brings Blandings Castle and its inhabitants to the screen tomorrow, another skirmish in the...
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Benedict Cumberbatch is making a habit of getting wet for charity. Last time it was in a series of increasingly ridiculous Ice Bucket Challenges that eventually saw the Sherlock star stripping off his underpants and getting into the shower. This time...
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