The Man Who Was Private Widdle by Roger Lewis tells the tragicomic tale of Charles Hawtrey, who starred in 23 Carry On films and died in gin-soaked misery

Bespoke wedding speeches from a professional comedy writer.

Fifty years on from its first broadcast, ‘I Claudius’ is still magnificent, says FINLAY McLAREN.

Fifty years on from its first broadcast, ‘I Claudius’ is still magnificent, says FINLAY McLAREN.

Fifty years on from its first broadcast, ‘I Claudius’ is still magnificent, says FINLAY McLAREN.

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The glitzy pianist, who famously hid his sexuality, was dismissed as a "vulgar joke" in his lifetime. But a new play gets to the truth of who he was, in private as well as in public.

on bisexuality, botany and Bowie

on bisexuality, botany and Bowie

on Farage, fundraising and farewells

on sparring, sparks and sizzle