I’ve written Sharpe books for 50 years – this may be last ever | Books | Entertainment
Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe in the hit TV adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s books (Image: ITV) Since Sharpe’s Eagle introduced the “tall, black-haired lieutenant with the slung rifle and the scar” in 1981, Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling Napoleonic Wars-era novels have invariably ended with the promise of further adventures. The latest More...
‘Masterpiece’ crime novel about famous murders is ‘the best thing anyone will ever read’ | Books | Entertainment
Some fiction books are very powerful. But when a story is based on real events, it can hit even harder. And that’s exactly the case with one book that continues to “shock” readers 60 years after it was More...
‘Masterpiece’ Stephen King crime novel inspired ‘the greatest film’ | Books | Entertainment
Many films are based on amazing books but some of them fail to meet expectations. This could be because the plot is changed too much or simply because it’s just not quite the same. However, when an adaptation More...
‘Masterpiece’ fantasy book series that inspired two famous Disney movies | Books | Entertainment
Some books are so popular they end up being turned into films. And many people say one fantasy series has some of the best stories ever written. It’s been called a “masterpiece” and a “must-read,” More...
Milton Jones: How God and humour got me through cancer’s darkest days | Theatre | Entertainment
The Chase: Milton Jones shocks Bradley Walsh with answer The one-liner comedian and Mock the Week panellist hasn’t had the easiest year. Back in April, Milton Jones was embarking on his HA!MILTON tour when More...
‘Masterpiece’ mystery book written in 19th century is ‘best novel’ | Books | Entertainment
A classic novel, written in the mid-19th century, has been hailed by fans, more than a century since its release. Fans have described the mystery tale as the “best book you’ll ever read”, pretty More...
Confusion Reigns in The Makropulos Case at the Royal Opera | Theatre | Entertainment
Earlier this month, the prolific director Katie Mitchell announced her retirement from opera because she found it generally too misogynistic and/or racist. She has often tackled this problem by introducing new More...
Thriller writer who predicted Trump’s 51st state plan for Canada | Books | Entertainment
Louise Penny’s new book, The Black Wolf, is an electrifying thriller with a scarily plausible plot (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster / Sunday Express) Bestselling author Louise Penny feared she had gone too More...
Brian May unveils the Queen album that ‘wasn’t well received’ by fellow rockers | Music | Entertainment
This week’s episode of Queen The Greatest, an official mini YouTube series featuring new interviews with Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor, looks back once again the band’s run-up towards Bohemian Rhapsody. Today’s More...
Andrea Bocelli launches single and music video with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes | Music | Entertainment
Andrea Bocelli loves to collaborate with all sorts of fellow stars from Sarah Brightman and Ed Sheeran to Sir Brian May and the maestro’s very own children, Matteo and Virginia Bocelli. Toda,y the 67-year-old More...
