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‘He paid the ultimate price’: the grisly fate of the missionary who met the last ‘uncontacted’ tribe
American John Chau was convinced it was his destiny to convert the North Sentinelese. A new documentary reveals how misjudged his plan was
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Love Possession? Here are 5 more great works by AS Byatt
The celebrated novelist, who has died aged 87, is best known for her 1990 Booker winner – but what else should you read?
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The 80 greatest horror movies of all time
From black-and-white blood-curdlers to sinister social satire, here’s the ultimate list for any dark and spooky night
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Dermot Turing: ‘My uncle Alan wasn’t a particularly good codebreaker’
Alan Turing’s nephew on why he shouldn't be known for solving Enigma, and the uncomfortable truth about our Bletchley Park nostalgia
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How Imax became cinema’s next big thing
Once the preserve of film nerds, the super-sized format is now the only way to see the likes of Oppenheimer. But what makes it so special?
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50 great films you (probably) haven’t seen
Stuck for something to watch that isn’t whatever rubbish Netflix is pushing? Then try these hidden gems, lost classics and cult favourites
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70 TV shows you probably aren’t watching – but should
Cold War sci-fi, sprawling crime sagas, a Dark Ages Daniel Radcliffe… In alphabetical order, here are the hidden TV gems you may have missed
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The real billionaires behind Billions
Bobby Axelrod and Mike Pence aren't real. So meet the Wall Street titans and hedge fund kings who may have inspired them
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From Searching for Sugar Man to Don’t Look Back: the 32 best rock documentaries ever made
Backstage bust-ups, therapy sessions, long-lost stars… The most gripping, revelatory and extraordinary music documentaries, ranked
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Edinburgh chainsaw massacre: the 10 boldest – and most idiotic – Fringe stunts
At the Fringe, it’s not enough to put on a blockbuster show – you’ve got to get people talking. These shows achieved just that
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From Barbie to Legally Blonde, pink is often a defence against being underestimated
In this week's Sound of Cinema on Radio 3, Matthew Sweet explores the bubblegum hue's role in films across the ages
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The boarding school living in the shadows of a sexual abuse scandal
The monks of Downside Abbey in Somerset left after a damning enquiry into historic abuse. Now, an ex-pupil returns to find out what happened
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‘It’s libertarian nonsense’: the TV star waging war on cryptocurrency
One-time teen idol Ben McKenzie, who shot to fame 20 years ago in The O.C., on his surprising new real-life role – anti-crypto crusader
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Broken bones and zero gravity: 17 stunts that almost killed Tom Cruise
The Mission: Impossible star has a reputation for going above-and-beyond. And that dedication has almost cost him dearly...
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The best books to read – then watch – this summer
With upcoming TV adaptations of Wolf, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and more, we've compiled your must-read list to get ahead of the curve
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PJ Harvey is terrifying, Self Esteem covers Nick Drake – the week’s best albums
PJ Harvey delights in magical realism for her first album in seven years; Nick Drake’s songcraft is honoured with a beautiful covers record
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