Jack is from London, but has lived in many different cities. On days off you'll find him drinking coffee, buried in film noir or a crime fiction paperback and in a state of despair or glee - depending on the latest Arsenal result.
Talk to someone with a passing interest in movies and then turn to another with a degree in film studies and a high-brow taste… they will tell you the exact same thing: Paddington is a cinematic masterpiece. And s...
Sir David Attenborough has garnered status as a national treasure in a career spanning more than 70 years. He’s graced our televisions to present us with the beauty of nature across the world, sorting out many a S...
When we last saw Luther on our screens, in the series five finale, Idris Elba’s troubled detective had been arrested and sent to prison. Diehard fans have been left waiting nearly four years to find out what happened ne...
While it may not take place in Manchester, hundreds of Mancs (and indeed, festivalgoers from across the world) flock to Somerset’s Worthy Farm every year for Glastonbury Festival. Last year, Elton John was announc...
Four day workweek in the UK… pipe dream or genuine possibility? Last year, as much as our hearts may have floated towards the idea of the latter, our heads would have steered back in the direction of “not ve...
Not content with five top-tier seasons, DCI John Luther is jumping into the feature-length settings for his latest outing. A first trailer for the Luther feature film, Luther: Fallen Sun, has been released, and it’...
You might have noticed many businesses cutting back on single-use plastic items over the last few years, but this is now being rolled out as law across food outlets. Items including plastic plates, trays and cutlery wil...
Well this might send the bedtime reader into overdrive. Yes, what if we told you that it’s possible to doze off surrounded by elephants? That is indeed what’s on offer in Thailand. Over at the Anantara Golde...
Rumours of a sequel to Christmas classic The Holiday seem to have been greatly exaggerated this year, after reports were shot down by cast members. If you’re still clinging on to the hope of that reunion, you migh...
Perhaps it’s a little snowverrated, but you’d have to admit that a white Christmas in Manchester this year would be quite something. Come on Brrrritain, give us something to shout about this year! Admittedly...