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Ayesha Hazarika back on Times Radio

Ayesha Hazarika back on Times Radio

November 29, 2024

Baroness Ayesha Hazarika is back hosting her regular on Times Radio shows this week! Catch her from 1-4pm on Friday afternoons and 4-7pm On Saturday and Sunday drivetime. Listen to the shows here. Times Radio is available on DAB radio, online, on smart speaker and via the free app!

Duane Gooden returns to the West End this Christmas in The Smartest Giant in Town

Duane Gooden returns to the West End this Christmas in The Smartest Giant in Town

November 29, 2024

Duane Gooden plays The Giant in Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre’s musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town. The show returns to St Martin’s Theatre this Christmas before heading back on tour in the spring. ‘George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he … Read more

Alison Ward in new BBC comedy series Smoggie Queens

Alison Ward in new BBC comedy series Smoggie Queens

November 28, 2024

Catch Alison Ward as Moira in episodes 2 and 6 of new BBC comedy series Smoggie Queens. Watch the first two episodes tonight at 10.10pm on BBC3 or on BBC iPlayer. Smoggie Queens, is an out and out comedy centred around a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their North Eastern town of … Read more

Jodie Micciché returns to Exeter Northcott as Countess Wear in Cinderella

Jodie Micciché returns to Exeter Northcott as Countess Wear in Cinderella

November 28, 2024

Jodie Micciché returns to Exeter Northcott this Christmas to play the villain, Countess Wear in Cinderella! ‘After year-on-year record-breaking success, Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete team up once again to bring you this fabulous modern take on a classic story. With laugh-out-loud fun, great music, stunning costumes and sets, and amazing special effects, you’ll … Read more

Felicity Sparks opens in A Christmas Carol

Felicity Sparks opens in A Christmas Carol

November 28, 2024

Felicity Sparks opens today in A Christmas Carol with Eastern Angles Theatre Company. ‘A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium with music and merriment in a unique staging that immerses the audience in this classic festive tale. Escape into a world of joy, anarchy and magic for a story of community and kindness triumphing over greed … Read more

Emily Maitlis joined Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show

Emily Maitlis joined Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show

November 25, 2024

Last week, Emily Maitlis joined Patrick Kielty amongst other guests on The Late Late Show to discuss the recent US Election, as well as her famous interviews and the new series ‘A Very Royal Scandal’. Watch the show back here and catch a clip of Emily discussing Donald Trump’s win in the recent US Election … Read more

Anita Anand returns to present the 2024 BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures

Anita Anand returns to present the 2024 BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures

November 25, 2024

In the 2024 Reith Lectures, Anita chairs and presents a 4-part series of talks delivered by renowned Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead. Titled ‘Four Questions About Violence’, the series will explore the questions Dr Adshead has most commonly faced in her work as a therapist with violent perpetrators in secure psychiatric units and prison. Is … Read more

Ruby Ablett opens as Washy in Aladdin at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Ruby Ablett opens as Washy in Aladdin at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

November 22, 2024

Tonight is the opening night for Ruby Ablett as Washy in Aladdin at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. ‘Welcome to The Grand Abanazer Hotel, the finest hotel in all of Arabia. Bags too heavy? Call for Aladdin, the bellboy. Clothes need a clean? Visit Washy in the laundry. Want to meet the owner? Don’t! Abanazer is … Read more

Sophia Smith Galer on BBC World Service’s The Global Story

Sophia Smith Galer on BBC World Service’s The Global Story

November 21, 2024

Linguist, journalist and Content Creator, Sophia Smith Galer discusses how social media shapes the way we speak on BBC World Service’s The Global Story. Available to listen to here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct6dm5

Lucy Siegle Hosts the Annual Waste2Zero Awards

Lucy Siegle Hosts the Annual Waste2Zero Awards

November 21, 2024

Lucy Siegle Hosts the Annual Waste2Zero Awards, recognising excellent in water management and prevention in the out of home sector. An accomplished live performer and champion of net zero business and policy, Lucy is in demand as a host, chair and keynote speaker. Lucy is a professional speech writer for major high level climate events, … Read more

Dune: Prophecy on HBO & Max, featuring Benedick Blythe

Dune: Prophecy on HBO & Max, featuring Benedick Blythe

November 18, 2024

The brand new prequel series to the Dune films, Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the events of the film and follows two Harkonnen sisters as they take on forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. The first episode of Dune: … Read more