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The clip has had more than 300,000 hits on YouTube but has been criticised by a vocal minority
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2: There are only so many variations you can spin on the lives or adventures of Peter Parker, says Geoffrey Macnab
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tvMajor roles that grow with their child actors are helping them to steal the show on TV
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ComedyCollier was once told there were "too many women" on bill
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Boyd Tonkin recalls a recent pilgrimage to the author's former home in Cartagena and marvels at a writer whose fantasies helped define a country and continent
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As the second series of the divisive sitcom hits screens, the comedian reveals why he'll never bow to the critics
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The production won the coveted Best New Play
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As the ad agency drama returns for its final series, Sarah Hughes considers its best (and worst) bits
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Sam Mendes's film made Wes Bentley’s career and drugs destroyed it. Now he’s back on top
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The much-loved author was surrounded by her family when she died at home
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A caustic look at the sins of the fathers in religious comedy
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books
As the two activist groups release their own books, we ask is this really the Third Wave?
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Andrew Scott performs sexy Jagger-like dance moves as band frontman in 'Birdland' at the Royal Court
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The famed American sculptor says the work is "the most fulfilling thing I've ever done"
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tvReview: The suits are still sharp, but Don Draper has lost his edge
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By opportunistic local hoping to exhibit the work
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Fans will be hoping the role finally wins him an Oscar
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musicThreatened orchestra plays on, managed by its own members
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artGraffiti legend posts picture of work – but no one knows where it is
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Finnish Postal Service praises the 'self irony and humour' of the drawings
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The actor has confessed to his own insecurities
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Oliviers 2014Theatre stars arrive at Britain's most prestigious theatre awards
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Oliviers 2014Blockbuster picked up Best Musical and Best Actor in a Musical
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Oliviers 2014Actress thanked director Richard Eyre for a stunning production
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Before they were famous: Can you guess the celebrity from these British Pathe News clips?
George Orwell, Audrey Hepburn and Arnold Schwarzenegger found in the British Pathe Archive before they were famous
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Charlotte Brontë celebrated in Google Doodle depicting scene from Jane Eyre
English novelist, poet and the eldest of the three Bronte sisters who lived into adulthood, has been celebrated with a Google Doodle
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Fargo, TV review: Martin Freeman’s casting is a stroke of genius
The best new crime drama since ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘True Detective’? You betcha!
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A selfie state of mind: How the British perfected the art of the self-portrait
From St Dunstan in the Middle Ages to Gilbert & George in modern times, a new book looks at how the British have pioneered and developed the self-portrait
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King Charles III London Underground theatre poster pixelated amid fears it might cause offence
Transport for London said the decision to blur Prince Charles' face had been made by their advertising contractor
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Comedian Jenny Collier: 'Sexism I experienced on stand-up circuit should be extinct'
Collier's appearance at a comedy show on the eve of International Women's Day was cancelled because they had "too many women" on the bill
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Kingdom Tower: Construction of 1km high new world’s tallest building to begin next week in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian skyscraper will reach four times higher than London’s Shard
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Chelsea 1 Sunderland 2: Graceless reaction of Jose Mourinho a sad effort to hide his own flaws
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A bottle of wine a day is not bad for you and abstaining is worse than drinking, scientist claims
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Unbeliebable: The White House offer 'no comment' to anti-Justin Bieber petition
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Loch Ness Monster found on Apple Maps?
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Shropshire criminals ‘using unmanned drones and infrared cameras to find illegal cannabis farms’ – and then steal from the growers
Summer Austria
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Dicover Croatia's Adriatic jewel
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Get the look. See the trends.
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Beautiful Bergen, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords
Bergen - a city set amid spectacular scenery which is easily accessible for a fascinating weekend escape.
Far away - and yet close to home - in the beauty of the Norwegian fjords
Only two hours from Britain amid the dramatic scenery and lovely fjords of western Norway, find out more about the Norwegian fjords...
London - Denver: two return flights to be won
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Running a credit check is easy and the results can give you a great insight into your financial position through the eyes of potential lenders.
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