UK politics, Westminster, councils, elections and public policy.
Kevin Bridges has become one of the most recognisable voices in British stand-up comedy, known for his sharp observational humour and distinctive Glaswegian perspective. From sold-out arena tours to regular television appearances, the Scottish comedian has built a career that few of his peers can match. Yet for all his public success, Bridges keeps much … Read more
Fred Sirieix is a French maître d’hôtel and television personality, best known as the familiar face of Channel 4’s First Dates. Born on 27 January 1972 in Limoges, France, he built a career in high-end hospitality before becoming a household name on British television. After training for front-of-house work in France, Sirieix moved to London … Read more
Bobby Brazier is a British actor and model who has captured public attention through his roles on EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing. Born into a family already familiar to the British public, he has worked to establish his own professional identity in the entertainment industry. He first appeared on television screens in 2022 as Freddie … Read more
James Brolin is an American actor, producer, and director whose career has spanned more than six decades. Born Craig Kenneth Bruderlin on July 18, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, he became a household name through his portrayal of Dr. Steven Kiley on the medical drama Marcus Welby, M.D. He is also widely recognized as the … Read more
Anita Dobson is a British actress and singer whose portrayal of Angie Watts in EastEnders made her a household name in the 1980s. Born on 29 April 1949 in Stepney, London, she has built a career that spans theatre, television, music, and a recent return to major sci-fi drama. As of 2026, she is 77 … Read more
Michelle Heaton first entered the public eye as a member of Liberty X, one of the most successful pop groups to emerge from the early 2000s reality TV boom. Born in Gateshead, England, in 1979, she built a career in music, television, and later, public advocacy. Over the past two decades, her life has taken … Read more
Jacob Elordi has become one of the most watched actors of his generation, moving from teen rom-coms to prestige dramas in a remarkably short span. The Australian performer, born in Brisbane, first caught global attention as Noah Flynn in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth franchise before delivering a completely different kind of performance as the manipulative … Read more
Imelda Staunton is an English actress and singer, widely recognised for her commanding stage presence and memorable screen roles. Born on 9 January 1956 in Archway, London, she has built a career spanning five decades, earning acclaim for performances in theatre, film, and television. Her portrayal of Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter series made … Read more
Valter Skarsgård is a Swedish actor born on 25 October 1995 in Stockholm. As a member of the renowned Skarsgård acting family, he has built a career in Swedish and international film and television, with roles in productions such as Lords of Chaos, Arn, and the long-running Beck series. The youngest of the prominent Skarsgård … Read more
Francisco Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son is one of the most disturbing images in Western art. Painted between 1819 and 1823 directly onto the walls of his home, the work remains a source of fascination and horror. The painting depicts the Roman god Saturn in a fit of madness, tearing apart the body of his … Read more