Diversity on British Book Awards shortlists despite ‘insular’ political climate
Shortlists for the British Books Awards are filled with international writing in a time of “insular” politics.
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Author Ann Cleeves says crime fiction is ‘reassuring’ in an age of chaos
Prolific writer Ann Cleeves has said the murder-and-punishment structure of crime fiction is reassuring in a time of political chaos.
Steve Coogan to devote entire episode of This Time With Alan Partridge to Me Too
Alan Partridge will deal with “difficult topics” like the Me Too movement and bereavement in his new series, according to the character’s creator Steve Coogan.
Tom Kerridge says he is still dependent on alcohol and misses its ‘chaos’
Tom Kerridge has said he misses the alcohol which made him dependent, but cannot return to the chaos of his drinking life.
Tom Daley: I held my father’s hand as he died
Olympic diver Tom Daley has described how he held his father’s hand when he died, and said his death left him without his “biggest cheerleader”.
Kirsty Young to take break from Desert Island Discs due to health issue
Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young will be stepping away from the Radio 4 show for a “number of months” as she is suffering from a form of fibromyalgia.
Lauren Laverne is BBC 6 Music’s new Breakfast Show host
Lauren Laverne has been announced as the new host of BBC Radio 6 Music’s Breakfast Show as part of the station’s schedule shake-up.