Wise words from a little yellow bear: The wisdom of AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh
As anyone who’s spent time on the internet will know, there are lots of inspirational quotes and affirmations rattling around in cyber space.
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Cagney & Lacey stars Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly would love to join Downton cast
Two of the most fondly remembered TV cops in New York in the 1980s were Cagney & Lacey, two ladies who were role models for many other characters that have since followed.
Nasa never had space for the truly incredible women of Mercury 13
We've all heard of the Mercury 7.
MasterChef champion Jane Devonshire knows from son’s battle that an early coeliac diagnosis is vital
MasterChef champion Jane Devonshire knows better than most how vital it is to have an early diagnosis of coeliac disease.
20 songs that show the wonder of Elvis Presley on the day The King would’ve turned 85
Elvis Presley would have turned 85 on Wednesday, but his music remains as fresh and exciting as ever.
The story of Bing Crosby, part three: Was partnership with Danny Kaye even better than with Bob Hope?
By 1946, the world was well aware of Bing Crosby’s comedy skills, but his latest film earned the ultimate accolade.
A Question Of Sport: What happens next after 50 years on our screens?
It's hard to believe, but A Question Of Sport has been filling our living-rooms with sporting laughter for half a century.
Queen Victoria went Wild for Buffalo Bill and his unique show
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee was very nearly upstaged by a flamboyant American showman and former cowboy.
The story of Bing Crosby, part two: Road to stardom as singer becomes ‘a kind of national institution’ in US
You could make a good case for claiming 1941 was the most important year of Bing Crosby’s career.
How Dora Bryan became an acting icon
Well-loved character actress Dora Bryan forged a successful career for herself playing carefully etched cameos and the occasional meatier part on stage and screen.
Sports writer John Barrett picks his Premier League Team of the Year, dominated by Liverpool and Manchester City
Two teams dominated 2019 to such an extent that I won’t even begin to attempt to justify finding spots in my Team Of The Year for players outside Manchester City and Liverpool.