io Up close and sensational: the best monologues made during lockdown By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T12:00:03Z From love triangles to the bond between mothers and daughters, performers step into the relationships minefieldHottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance onlineThe beady-eyed character of Iseult Golden’s monologue could be an Alan Bennett creation: steely and unsentimental, she speaks her mind smartingly in a video message to her daughter who refuses to talk to her. Her tone is spiky at first but Marion O’Dwyer’s wry, understated delivery gives the drama a quietly pained depth. Part of the Abbey theatre’s monumental series Dear Ireland, it captures the bristling complexities of love between mothers and daughters in eight bittersweet minutes. Continue reading... Full Article Theatre Stage Culture Graeae theatre company Rachel De-lahay NHS Inua Ellams Abbey theatre Ireland Society Health Coronavirus outbreak
io Paths out of lockdown: questions Boris Johnson must answer By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:27:56Z Clarity on lifting Covid-19 rules needed, from increasing time outdoors to schools returningCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson will address the nation on Sunday to set out a road map for how England might leave the Covid-19 lockdown. Any immediate changes have been billed as modest and incremental, but people are expecting more details on how life could differ over the next few weeks. Here are the questions the prime minister needs to answer: Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Schools Older people Society Health UK news Education
io European coalition takes shape on coronavirus contact tracing By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:40:04 EDT A European coalition is forming around an approach to using smartphone technology to trace coronavirus infections that, its backers hope, could help to reopen borders without unleashing a second wave of the pandemic. Full Article News/Technology & Science
io WeChat's surveillance of international users boosts censorship in China, researchers say By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT WeChat is one of the world’s most popular apps, but researchers at the University of Toronto caution it is surveilling international users and using their information to broaden censorship on the app in China. Full Article News/Technology & Science
io New regulations to protect killer whales ask fishermen to stop fishing near whales year round By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:41:11 EDT For the second year in a row, the Government of Canada is enacting restrictions to help protect the southern resident killer whale population. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
io Canada's privacy commissioners offer guidance on COVID-19 contact-tracing apps By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 22:22:47 EDT As New Brunswick and other provincial governments contemplate launching COVID-19 contact-tracing apps, privacy watchdogs from across the country have issued joint guidelines on what they are describing as an "extraordinary" measure, urging transparency and accountability. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
io SNL returning with original content after coronavirus halted production By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T20:11:45Z 'Weekend Update' among segments returning Full Article
io Marvel actor Deborah Ann Woll 'struggling with self-doubt' following Daredevil cancellation: 'I haven't had an acting job since' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T12:55:00Z 'If I'm not acting, I'm not sure who I am,' the True Blood star said Full Article
io Friends reunion special won't be available when HBO Max launches By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T19:23:14Z Coronavirus pandemic has caused production shutdowns and delays Full Article
io Michael Sheen's 'chaotic' Who Wants to Be a Millionaire re-enactment leaves Graham Norton Show viewers in stitches By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T05:05:00Z 'This has made the lockdown worthwhile' Full Article
io Tiger King: What stars of 'bonkers' Netflix show say about notorious Joe Exotic in new aftershow episode By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T13:02:00Z No one held back when asked about the controversial figure Full Article
io Quiz: The true story of the 'coughing major' and the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? scandal By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T18:59:00Z As a new drama about the 'most British crime of all time' arrives on ITV, here's a reminder of Charles and Diana Ingram's notorious quiz show appearance and their trial for conspiring to cheat Full Article
io Quiz: The Millionaire 'coughing major' scandal wasn't just about cheating – it was also about class By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T11:00:00Z Whether or not the Ingrams were cheating on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', the resulting outrage was rooted in the same dynamics that have come to dominate social discourse in the years since, says Adam White Full Article
io Fearne Cotton reveals she quit radio to protect mental health By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T10:33:19Z 'I had to walk away because it was literally ruining my mind', said the former Radio 1 presenter Full Article
io The Innocence Files review: Netflix's devastating documentary exposes how wrongful convictions can tear apart lives By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T12:03:00Z Men locked away for decades over crimes they didn't commit share their stories in this startling new series Full Article
io 'Quiz': How 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' became a huge hit in the US before burning out By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T18:37:00Z As 'Quiz', James Graham's dramatisation of the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' coughing scandal, airs to rave reviews in the UK, Clémence Michallon explores the game show's turbulent history in the US Full Article
io Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: How many people won the top prize and what was the £1m question? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:02:00Z Test your knowledge Full Article
io Quiz: How many of Charles Ingram's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire questions can you answer correctly? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T12:45:00Z As ITV's three-part miniseries Quiz recreates Ingram's scandalous quiz show victory – are you able to get all the the answers right without cheating? Full Article
io Devs review: Alex Garland's hugely ambitious sci-fi series is thoughtful and jarringly beautiful By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T16:54:42Z While this drama set in a shadowy San Francisco tech start-up is wonderful to look at, its plot and character development are a little shaky Full Article
io Laura Whitmore says Strictly Come Dancing bosses made her spend 12 hours a day with partner Giovanni Pernice By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T08:46:00Z Whitmore was the sixth celebrity to be eliminated from the 2016 series Full Article
io My So-Called Life cast reunites after 26 years – with the exception of Jared Leto By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T08:12:13Z 'We all have such love for each other' Full Article
io Matt Lucas lands new self-isolation entertainment show on Channel 4 By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:44:50Z 'Reasons to be Cheerful with Matt Lucas' will start on 26 April Full Article
io 'Acting like vultures': Ross Kemp's coronavirus documentary sparks furious reactions from viewers By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T19:12:00Z Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline saw the hardened documentarian witness the struggles of an ICU first-hand Full Article
io Normal People: First-look clip released from BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's best-selling novel By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T05:37:03Z New clip gives viewers a sense of what the much-anticipated series will be like Full Article
io Jeffrey Tambor apologises again about Transparent sexual harassment allegations By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T06:56:23Z 'Never, ever, ever, ever intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable – ever. It's just not who I am' Full Article
io Why is it still so unusual to see female masturbation on screen? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T15:15:00Z There's an appetite for a more relatable picture of female sexuality and bodies in television and film, writes Lucy Jones. TV shows like 'Run' and 'Fleabag' are proof of that Full Article
io Isolation Stories: ITV commission four-part drama series filmed in coronavirus lockdown By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:20:57Z Actors will be responsible for filming themselves, with directors giving instruction remotely, in accordance with official lockdown rules Full Article
io Quiz: Charles Ingram wants Who Wants to Be a Millionaire rematch By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T08:01:00Z Subject of new drama 'Quiz' has been enjoying the spotlight since the show aired on ITV Full Article
io The Last Dance: Michael Jordan documentary is an enthralling piece of television By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T04:35:39Z Jason Hehir's new series on ESPN and Netflix is an enthralling exposé of the Chicago Bulls' dramatic 1997-98 NBA season Full Article
io Too Hot to Handle: 'Hidden cameras' used to prevent masturbation on chaste Netflix hit By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:00:35Z Hit dating show saw single contestants attempting to not have any physical intimacy with their fellow housemates Full Article
io James McAvoy praises NHS for saving his life after botched operation By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:30:00Z The 'X-Men' actor donated £275,000 to the 'Masks for NHS Heroes' campaign Full Article
io Isolation Stories: Sheridan Smith to star in new ITV coronavirus drama filmed from lockdown By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:02:31Z The series will consist of four 15-minute episodes Full Article
io Coronavirus: Jack Thorne calls out 'utterly barbaric' use of the term 'underlying health condition' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:32:00Z 'If you are less scared because this is mostly killing disabled people then shame on you,' said Bafta-winning writer Full Article
io Stranger Things star Maya Hawke thinks her parents' generation 'really f***ed us over' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T13:33:00Z Actor also spoke about how she feels the traditional image of the Hollywood movie star has faded in recent years Full Article
io Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker to join previous Doctors for NHS tribute on BBC's Big Night In By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T09:41:19Z At least eight different Doctors will feature in the clip Full Article
io BBC Big Night In: Peter Kay appears on TV for the first time in two years as he introduces new version of 'Amarillo' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T19:29:00Z Stand-up comic and actor recreated his 2005 sketch to raise money for Comic Relief and Children in Need Full Article
io Gangs of London, review: An unholy combination of EastEnders and The Raid that never quite gels By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:23:20Z There's a lot to love about the fantastical and immaculately choreographed violence, but Sky's buzzy crime thriller otherwise tends to wallow in giggle-inducing melodrama Full Article
io What is the future of dystopian television during a global pandemic? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:26:30Z The producers of 'The Handmaid's Tale', 'Westworld' and others talk to Dave Itzkoff about their invented nightmares – and how and whether they should respond to a crisis in the real world Full Article
io Parks and Recreation to return for scripted reunion in aid of coronavirus charity By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T04:55:00Z Half-hour revival will see Leslie Knope and friends contend with the struggles of social distancing Full Article
io Disney+ curates collection of Simpsons episodes that predict the future By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:08:13Z Fans think The Simpsons predicted everything from Trump's presidency to coronavirus Full Article
io Big Night In: Coronation Street's Liz McDonald crashes EastEnders sketch By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:32:25Z Liz McDonald crashed the Queen Vic's virtual pub quiz Full Article
io Ricky Gervais calls Gal Gadot's 'Imagine' video an 'awful rendition' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:38:00Z 'They might have been doing it for good reasons, to help these normal nobodies' Full Article
io Robert Webb 'predicted' his near-death experience in novel about man with undiagnosed condition By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:12:16Z 'I thought at the time it was a work of fiction,' author says Full Article
io Normal People review: Adaptation of Sally Rooney's intense love story is pitch-perfect By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T06:00:00Z Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal inhabit lovers Marianne and Connell so utterly that it is instantly impossible to imagine them being played by anyone else Full Article
io Gavin and Stacey's Nessa on social distancing: 'Just because you don't feel ill don't mean you're not infectious, you could be riddled' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T08:02:00Z 'Oh, what's occurring? Not a lot other than a global pandemic' Full Article
io Brad Pitt destroys Trump with Dr Anthony Fauci impersonation on Saturday Night Live By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T05:46:00Z Fauci has been a leading member of Trump's coronavirus task force Full Article
io Tiger King: Sia performs Megan Thee Stallion 'Savage' parody about Joe Exotic By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:16:23Z Sia's video stars dancer Maddie Ziegler and stylist Tonya Brewer Full Article
io Anthony Fauci praises 'classy' Brad Pitt for Saturday Night Live impression By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:51:09Z 'I think he did a great job' Full Article
io Felicity Huffman's daughter admitted to university after college admissions scandal By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:15:26Z Huffman served 11 days in jail in 2019 for paying to have her daughter's SAT results doctored Full Article
io Oprah Winfrey and Miley Cyrus to present at virtual graduation ceremony By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T13:17:22Z Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X and Awkwafina will also give speeches Full Article