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Big ideas hit prime time in His Dark Materials
Are dust and dæmons fiction or fact? A new book about consciousness argues that the ideas behind Philip Pullman’s books and new TV series may be closer to reality than you might think.
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#MeToo rewrite is a turkey, critics fume
Is ‘wokeness’ destroying Christmas? John Legend has rewritten controversial lyrics from Baby, It’s Cold Outside for the modern era. It’s not the only Christmas song to come under fire.
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Attenborough returns with stern warning
But is he shying away from blaming humanity? The veteran naturalist returns to our screens on Sunday with a new series, delivering his most radical environmental message yet.
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William’s fears for troubled Prince Harry
Were they right to speak out? After Harry and Meghan revealed their feelings in a candid TV interview, the Duke of Cambridge said he was “concerned” and hopes that his brother is all right.
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The picture that gave Instagram a meltdown
What is it about Friends? It took one selfie of the show’s main cast to spark such delirium yesterday that Instagram crashed. Yet for many the comedy is sexist, offensive and outdated.
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TikTok has become a ‘major cultural force’
Is TikTok reinventing creativity? On the viral app, users upload funny, weird and clever 15-second videos. Is the new format creating a new short art form, akin to the sonnet or the haiku?
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Harry launches attack on tabloid ‘bullying’
Does the British tabloid media harm us all? “I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces,” says Prince Harry in a devastating attack on the press.
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Archie makes his debut on royal Africa tour
Should a baby be a public figure? Meghan and Harry’s firstborn had a protected first four months, cocooned from the public eye, with no press at his christening. This week, all that changed.
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Fleabag’s dark tragi-comedy sweeps Emmy awards
Is sadness what makes it so brilliant? Fleabag has won four awards at the Emmys, including best comedy series. But despite the belly laughs, the show has a dark heart of grief and despair.
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Jet-setting Prince launches green travel firm
Has he lost his way? Prince Harry, once the nation’s darling, is under attack from all sides. His supposed crimes: demanding celebrity treatment in public and, worse, rank eco-hypocrisy.
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Tourists hit Birmingham in Peaky Blinders mania
Why are we so fascinated by gangsters? The hit TV series about a violent mob is inspiring baby names, fashion lines, and putting the West Midlands on the global “screen tourism” map.
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The writer: ‘Rejection sets you on the path’
What does it take to work in the media? Lollie King is a writer and TV presenter. Whether she’s hosting a radio show or interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, every day is different.
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Shock findings: Junk TV undermines democracy
Is trashy television partly to blame for populism? Research shows that politicians peddling simple messages and easy answers are boosted by public exposure to “brain-numbing”, mindless TV.
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It’s the circle of life: The Lion King returns
Are there only seven basic stories? After a long wait, Disney’s all-star, live action remake of the classic film is in cinemas. For many, the story’s timeless familiarity is its greatest appeal.
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UK lays out plans to teach fake news in schools
Can you be taught to spot fake news? Yesterday, the UK set out its plans to tackle disinformation online. It means that schools across the country will be required to teach news literacy.