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ITV, Jeff Pope & Lauren Cowell Teaming On “Devastating” Drama About Social Media’s Impact On Kids
EXCLUSIVE: ITV and Oscar-nominee Jeff Pope are teaming on a drama examining the devastating impact of social media on children, an idea that came to the broadcaster from Simon Cowell’s partner Lauren Cowell. The as-yet-untitled series will follow the story of multiple families and campaigners including Ellen Roome, who believes that the tragic death of…
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Crunchyroll locks shop behind subscription tiers, angering anime fans
Crunchyroll has announced that, from August 2026, its online store will only be open to subscribers on its Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan tiers, shutting out non-subscribers and lower-tier Fan members from making purchases. The move has upset many anime fans because the store is not just a place for merchandise, but also a source…
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Trouble at Gatwick sparks travel chaos: 14 flights are forced to land at other UK airports after ‘technical issue’
A technical issue at Gatwick caused major disruption, with 14 incoming flights unable to land and instead diverted to other UK airports. The problem created travel chaos for passengers and airlines, adding delays and logistical complications at one of Britain’s busiest airports. It matters because even a short operational failure at a major hub can…
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Animal Farm review – Andy Serkis’ Orwell adaptation slaughters the classic farmyard satire with sugar
The Guardian’s review judges Andy Serkis’ animated adaptation of *Animal Farm* to be a major misfire, arguing that it strips away the anger, satire and political force of George Orwell’s original allegory. The critic says the film replaces the novel’s bleak warning about Stalinism and failed revolution with a softened, family-friendly story and a conventionally…
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Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins review – the revolting world of parasites
The Guardian’s review presents Dino Martins’ Hidden Creatures as a vivid, unsettling but ultimately admiring exploration of parasites, from viruses and maggots to worms. The reviewer argues that the book matters because it shows both the ingenuity of evolution and the huge human cost of parasitic disease, especially given that many illnesses in the developing…
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Aimee Lou Wood Returning For ‘Daddy Issues’ Third And Final Season On BBC
The BBC comedy *Daddy Issues* has been renewed for a third and final season, with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey returning in the lead roles. The six-part series will conclude the story of Gemma Moscrip and her father Malcolm, whose relationship has been central to the show. The announcement matters because the programme has…
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Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict
The Competition and Markets Authority has told heating oil suppliers to compensate customers who were overcharged when prices spiked at the start of the Middle East conflict. Its investigation found possible breaches in cases where orders were cancelled and customers were then offered higher quotes, leaving some rural households facing sharply inflated bills. The issue…
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Keane was Kane’s England team-mate – this week they are on different paths
The article contrasts the very different careers of former England youth team-mates Harry Kane and Will Keane, showing how injuries and timing can reshape a footballer’s future. While Kane is preparing for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Keane is attending the PFA’s pre-season camp for out-of-contract players as he looks for a new club.…
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SkyShowtime Sets Spanish Original Series ‘Death in Llanes’ About Murder of a Politician (Exclusive)
SkyShowtime has commissioned a new Spanish original limited drama, *Death in Llanes* (*Muerte en Llanes*), a six-part series based on the real-life murder investigation into politician Javier Ardines. The project matters because it expands SkyShowtime’s push into local-language European productions while turning a high-profile Spanish criminal case into a prestige thriller for audiences in Spain…