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Bill Bailey: ‘I’d allow dogs into the House of Commons. It would make politicians nicer’
Bill Bailey: ‘I’d allow dogs into the House of Commons. It would make politicians nicer’
Comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey tells us why dogs, and their humans, are having a pretty tough time right now, and what needs to be done about it
Felt legend Lawrence: ‘I want to just see what fame’s like’
Felt legend Lawrence: ‘I want to just see what fame’s like’
The cult indie legend returns with new band Mozart Estate – and though times are hard, he still believes he’ll make it really big
‘Disney didn’t think it was funny enough’: Brian Henson on making The Muppet Christmas Carol
‘Disney didn’t think it was funny enough’: Brian Henson on making The Muppet Christmas Carol
On the 30th anniversary of The Muppet Christmas Carol, director Brian Henson and Steve Whitmire, who played Kermit in the film, talk about its legacy
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Twitter thinks Keith Richards is the first man ever created after a viral joke
Twitter thinks Keith Richards is the first man ever created after a viral joke
A London arts charity that rallied to help Grenfell victims is being evicted after 24 years
A London arts charity that rallied to help Grenfell victims is being evicted after 24 years
‘Robert Smith isn’t people’s perceptions’: Stories behind classic photos of The Cure
‘Robert Smith isn’t people’s perceptions’: Stories behind classic photos of The Cure
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Mark Bonnar: ‘The big change for me was Line of Duty’
Mark Bonnar: ‘The big change for me was Line of Duty’
Our Daily Bread: Father Alex Frost says it’s not just prayer we need to tackle poverty
Our Daily Bread: Father Alex Frost says it’s not just prayer we need to tackle poverty
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham: Utterly alive
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham: Utterly alive
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Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
1000 Coils of Fear by Olivia Wenzel: Is a novel the best format for this story?
1000 Coils of Fear by Olivia Wenzel: Is a novel the best format for this story?
English National Opera cuts speak of a deeper problem
English National Opera cuts speak of a deeper problem
The Muppet Christmas Carol actress Meredith Braun on When Love Is Gone being restored
The Muppet Christmas Carol actress Meredith Braun on When Love Is Gone being restored
Top 5 books for Latin lovers, chosen by Harry Mount
Top 5 books for Latin lovers, chosen by Harry Mount
‘We’re making disobedience a virtue’ – Guillermo del Toro on Pinocchio
‘We’re making disobedience a virtue’ – Guillermo del Toro on Pinocchio
Wilko Johnson ‘inspired a generation to do something different with their guitars’
Wilko Johnson ‘inspired a generation to do something different with their guitars’
Wilko Johnson: ‘I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive’
Wilko Johnson: ‘I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive’
Matilda the Musical: Tim Minchin’s anarchic lessons for revolting times
Matilda the Musical: Tim Minchin’s anarchic lessons for revolting times
Identitti review: A highly original take on the perils of idolising your heroes
Identitti review: A highly original take on the perils of idolising your heroes
Voices of Bishara takes British jazz in an innovative new direction
