The absolute dedication involved in achieving this should not be overlooked. Early starts, minimal food, minimal conversation, just eyes on the prize. A proper, professional display.
Barbara Pym’s doll’s house
Her novels built a miniature world from tragicomic lives – but Quartet in Autumn was Pym’s darkest creation. Booker prize winner Samantha Harvey explains why she was determined to adapt this subtle study of ageing and anxiety for the stage
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Here is the rather super video for our new single, Bad Husband. Many, Many thanks to Chris, Janie ("I'm almost 5' 5"") Haddad Tompkins and PF ("That's why they said "Next!"") Tompkins. Insufferables, watch if you dare.
Happy #WorldBookDay2026. The French writer and philosopher Voltaire once said 'Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.' 📚
He also drank up to 50 cups of coffee a day, often mixed with chocolate.
I think we're onboard with this.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film Pretty in Pink, special screenings are taking place at select US cinemas this weekend, from February 13-16. New Order’s track ‘Shellshock’ featured prominently in the film and on the mass-selling OST.
'Thieves Like Us' and 'Elegia' are also heard in the film soundtrack.
🎉 Happy 250th Birthday Jane Austen! Today marks Jane Austen’s birthday and the 250th anniversary of her birth, #onthisday in 1775.
📖 Today we are celebrating her life and incredible contribution to English literature and getting excited for our virtual birthday party!
What a joy to meet thé indefatigable David Hockney at his exciting new show at the Annely Juda gallery. He’s been working crazily producing new work. And ALL of it lifts your spirits. Thank you David!
A couple of years ago I was watching a few episodes of Great Canal Journeys with Tim and Pru at their home in Wandsworth when all of a sudden Tim nudged me and said, "Watch this, Pru's amazing".
Nail on the head!
God bless Pru xx
A cutting-edge synth-pop hitmaker, who played a vital part in shaping a British new wave scene which soundtracked eighties youth culture.
RIP David Ball of Soft Cell and The Grid. Our thoughts are with Dave’s family, friends and fans.