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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
In a year in which Adolescence reminded us of the real-world impact small-screen storytelling can have, McGovern continues his lifelong mission to tell powerful, political stories
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’
He revolutionised comedy with Monty Python. Now, having survived cancer, he’s still looking on the bright side
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’
Lauren Lyle always wanted to be a leading actress, and in Karen Pirie she’s found her role
Why the dystopian world of Severance is my unlikely comfort watch
Why the dystopian world of Severance is my unlikely comfort watch
Such Brave Girls creator Kat Sadler: ‘There’s still a lot of poverty porn on TV – I’m not interested’
Such Brave Girls creator Kat Sadler: ‘There’s still a lot of poverty porn on TV – I’m not interested’
Rosie Jones: ‘My disability benefits have been cut – but I’m one of the lucky ones’

Rosie Jones: ‘My disability benefits have been cut – but I’m one of the lucky ones’
A short history of film, social realism and raw talent

A short history of film, social realism and raw talent
St Denis Medical star Wendi McLendon-Covey: ‘Lounging seats in movie theatres is a big mistake’

St Denis Medical star Wendi McLendon-Covey: ‘Lounging seats in movie theatres is a big mistake’
The Gold star Charlotte Spencer: ‘Maybe we need to root for the heroes again’

The Gold star Charlotte Spencer: ‘Maybe we need to root for the heroes again’
Ex-England star Alex Scott: ‘I went from playing football on my council estate to World Cups’

Ex-England star Alex Scott: ‘I went from playing football on my council estate to World Cups’
Doctor Who may be out of time: What happens now for Ncuti Gatwa and the BBC’s deal with Disney?

Doctor Who may be out of time: What happens now for Ncuti Gatwa and the BBC’s deal with Disney?
Springwatch’s Chris Packham: ‘It’s tough out there for life’

Springwatch’s Chris Packham: ‘It’s tough out there for life’
Rose Ayling-Ellis on raising deaf voices and new thriller Code of Silence: ‘I’m underestimated a lot’

Rose Ayling-Ellis on raising deaf voices and new thriller Code of Silence: ‘I’m underestimated a lot’
TV historian Alice Roberts: ‘I wanted to be a horse when I grew up’

TV historian Alice Roberts: ‘I wanted to be a horse when I grew up’
Johnny Vaughan: ‘There’s not many who get out of jail and go on to become the highest-paid man on TV’

Johnny Vaughan: ‘There’s not many who get out of jail and go on to become the highest-paid man on TV’
Why is new Tina Fey comedy The Four Seasons so toothless?

Why is new Tina Fey comedy The Four Seasons so toothless?
Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’

Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’
The Honesty Box’s Vicky Pattison: ‘I grew up understanding you never vote Tory’

The Honesty Box’s Vicky Pattison: ‘I grew up understanding you never vote Tory’
Guz Khan: ‘Pedro Pascal saying he’s seen all of Man Like Mobeen is mental’

Guz Khan: ‘Pedro Pascal saying he’s seen all of Man Like Mobeen is mental’
From budget cuts to rising costs: Can the BBC compete anymore with the likes of Netflix and Amazon?

From budget cuts to rising costs: Can the BBC compete anymore with the likes of Netflix and Amazon?
The family-unifying effect of University Challenge

The family-unifying effect of University Challenge
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times

Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
Joe Lycett: ‘Let’s fix things in our backyard before we try and fix the world’
