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Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.
Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
Avengers Assemble actor Thom Hiddleston and Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss are to star in a West End production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
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The story of Leslie ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson promises on paper to be a humdinger.
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Celebrities came in their droves to the world’s most famous flower show ahead of the Queen’s official visit later today.
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Rising star Zipporah Fornah is hoping to make her rip-roaring debut in the West End production of The Lion King.
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A James Bond gadget wristwatch bought for £25 from a car boot sale could sell for £60,000 when it auctions in London this June.
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Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity
A-lister Kate Winslet ramped up the glitz and glam to address the “heartbreaking” situation of youngsters living rough.
DVD review: Broadchurch
Is there anyone left who doesn’t know who the killer in Broadchurch was? Well, it’s for you that the DVD box set of the critically acclaimed ITV drama has been created.
Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town
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Young Sherlock Holmes author Andrew Lane to present Lost Worlds
The author of the Young Sherlock Holmes novels will speak at the first children’s event held at Barts Pathology Museum.
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A riot of colour and sound, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby tries to put the great into every moment.
DVD review: The Last Stand
Criminal outsmarts police. Criminal escapes in an unreasonably fast car. Arnie is left to pick up the pieces.
Camden Council gives go-ahead for life-size statue of Amy Winehouse
Plans for a statue of Amy Winehouse in Camden to serve as a permanent memorial to the late singer have been given the go ahead.
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Helicopter opera wins top gong at Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards
A lengthy and “bold” opera including four helicopters and flying musicians claimed a leading theatrical award this evening.
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Four things to do if you can’t get tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest and most popular events in the horticulture calendar.
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The urban poet stretches his musical wings on this impressive sophomore record, while keeping the kitchen sink in sight.
Album review: Public Service Broadcasting – Inform - Educate - Entertain
Their hotly-anticipated debut long player is a triumph of unlikely vintage samples and an up-to-the-minute mashing of live instruments and electro meddling.
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