Dickens Scholar Michael Slater Dies Aged 88
Michael Slater, the preeminent Charles Dickens scholar whose definitive biography and editorial work reshaped our understanding of the Victorian author, has died at 88. Explore his life's work.
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Charles Dickens' descendant says he was 'totally woke'
Lucinda Hawksley, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, reveals his progressive values and shares a poignant Christmas message for 2025. Discover the family traditions.
2026 Book Preview: Liza Minnelli, Alan Bennett & George Michael
A look ahead at the biggest nonfiction books of 2026, featuring memoirs from Liza Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, and survivors' stories, plus diaries from Alan Bennett. Pre-order now.
The Real History of Why We Celebrate Christmas on Dec 25
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
Biography Reveals the Real Story Behind Telegram's Pavel Durov
A new biography by Nikolay Kononov explores the enigmatic life of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov, from his clashes with the Kremlin to his detention in France and his self-serving libertarian vision. Discover the man behind the billion-user app.
Suchet: I won't watch Branagh's Poirot for years
Sir David Suchet explains why he still hasn't seen Kenneth Branagh's Hercule Poirot films and shares career anecdotes. He's now narrating a Charles Dickens podcast series.
Ebony Scrooge: Hip-Hop Christmas Carol in London
A revolutionary hip-hop adaptation of A Christmas Carol transforms Dickens with Ebony Scrooge. Discover this groundbreaking London theatre production in pictures.
Old Vic's A Christmas Carol: Twee Triumph Returns
The Old Vic's acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol continues until 10 January 2026, starring Paul Hilton as Scrooge. Discover why this Victorian classic remains a festive must-see.
David Copperfield: Inventive Dickens Adaptation in London
Discover Abigail Pickard Price's inventive three-person adaptation of David Copperfield at Jermyn Street Theatre. Dazzling transformations bring Dickens' classic to life until 20 December.
New Biography Explores Francis Crick's Scientific Legacy
Explore the life of Francis Crick, the brilliant but arrogant mind behind DNA's structure and modern neuroscience, in Matthew Cobb's revealing new biography. Discover the man behind the science.
Terry Jones Biography Reveals Python's Untold Stories
Explore the extraordinary life of Monty Python's Terry Jones - historian, author and true Renaissance man. Discover never-produced Python projects in this affectionate biography.
John Updike: A Life in Letters Explored
Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal struggles, and enduring legacy in American literature.
Margaret Atwood's Life Story: The Book of Lives
Literary icon Margaret Atwood's long-awaited autobiography 'The Book of Lives' delivers a breathtaking journey through her extraordinary life and career, offering unprecedented insight into the mind behind The Handmaid's Tale.
Mary Earps: Near-quit revelation in biography
England goalkeeper Mary Earps opens up about mental health battles, near-quitting football, and the personal struggles behind her World Cup heroics in raw new biography extract.
W.H. Auden's secret affair with sex worker revealed
Newly unearthed letters expose the Nobel laureate's hidden relationship with a young sex worker, challenging our understanding of the literary giant's private world.
Tom Cruise's fury at Colin Farrell's on-set drinking revealed
Shocking new biography details Tom Cruise's explosive reaction to Colin Farrell's alleged drunkenness during their 2002 sci-fi thriller filming, exposing Hollywood's biggest secret feud.
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