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I bought Brixton Academy for £1

I bought Brixton Academy for £1
As new play Brixton Calling tells the story of his audacious bargain, Simon Parkes recalls the music and mayhem of the live music venue
The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney review – an emotionally gripping psychological thriller

The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney review – an emotionally gripping psychological thriller
Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City

Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City
Mark Gatiss: 'All my childhood dreams came true. There's nothing left except James Bond'
Mark Gatiss: 'All my childhood dreams came true. There's nothing left except James Bond'
Comedian Glenn Moore on the importance of unimportance: 'Let's get boring'
Comedian Glenn Moore on the importance of unimportance: 'Let's get boring'
Yes, Sue Storm is a leader in the Fantastic Four – just as she should be

Yes, Sue Storm is a leader in the Fantastic Four – just as she should be
The prison piano project striking a chord: 'Music expresses how much we all have in common'

The prison piano project striking a chord: 'Music expresses how much we all have in common'
Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern on redemption, new drama Unforgivable and the power of storytelling

Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern on redemption, new drama Unforgivable and the power of storytelling
How the late, great Ozzy Osbourne supported Big Issue with blockbuster farewell gig

How the late, great Ozzy Osbourne supported Big Issue with blockbuster farewell gig
Women were a huge part of the Gold Rush. Why do we never hear about them?

Women were a huge part of the Gold Rush. Why do we never hear about them?
Eric Idle: 'George Harrison mortgaged his house so Monty Python could make Life of Brian'

Eric Idle: 'George Harrison mortgaged his house so Monty Python could make Life of Brian'
Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: 'I love screaming to heavy metal in the car'

Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: 'I love screaming to heavy metal in the car'
Folk culture is everywhere in Britain. You just have to look for it

Folk culture is everywhere in Britain. You just have to look for it
Top 5 spy books for kids, chosen by Cecily Sawyer author Iona Rangeley

Top 5 spy books for kids, chosen by Cecily Sawyer author Iona Rangeley
This summer proves Hollywood is out of ideas – but horror movies might just give something worth watching

This summer proves Hollywood is out of ideas – but horror movies might just give something worth watching
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK's housing crisis

This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK's housing crisis
It's Terrible the Things I Have to Do to Be Me by Philippa Snow review – insights into female celebrity

It's Terrible the Things I Have to Do to Be Me by Philippa Snow review – insights into female celebrity
Moderation by Elaine Castillo review – modern love story falls short

Moderation by Elaine Castillo review – modern love story falls short
Comedian Phil Wang owes his life to a museum – literally

Comedian Phil Wang owes his life to a museum – literally
Affordable and fun for all the family: These days trips won't break the bank this summer

Affordable and fun for all the family: These days trips won't break the bank this summer
Formula One legend Damon Hill: 'I'd love to be able to have one more chat with my dad'

Formula One legend Damon Hill: 'I'd love to be able to have one more chat with my dad'
Top 5 books for children under eight, chosen by author Truly Johnston

Top 5 books for children under eight, chosen by author Truly Johnston
Yes, James Gunn's Superman is an immigrant story. Just as it always has been
