Culture

Anyone who has watched Ted Lasso knows Trent Crimm—the sharp-witted journalist with a penchant for long coats and even longer sentences. That character, played by English actor James Lance, turned a supporting role into a fan favourite across three seasons on Apple TV+. Full name: James Frederick Grenville Lance · Born: 29 September 1975 · … Read more

There aren’t many TV presenters who can make being interviewed about a facelift sound like a grand, defiant act of refusal, but Anne Robinson has spent decades fielding questions about her face — and she’s not holding back now. At 80, she’s still making headlines for her unapologetic stance on aging and cosmetic surgery, even … Read more

There’s a reason people keep talking about the presenters of Bargain Hunt — the BBC’s daytime antiques show has seen more drama off-screen than on. From sacking and jail sentences to a high-profile return after a criminal trial, the lineup of faces you see at 12.15pm has a surprisingly turbulent backstory. This article traces the … Read more

You’ve booked an Emirates flight and you’re wondering what you actually get for your money—especially in economy. With a fleet of 259 aircraft serving 152 destinations, the airline’s reputation is big, but the details of what’s included and what’s not can make a real difference to your trip. Fleet size: 259 aircraft (as of 2024) … Read more

You probably don’t think much about where your toothbrush lives between brushings. But that small holder on your bathroom counter could be harboring millions of bacteria—and for people managing ADHD or depression, the daily act of brushing can feel like a mountain. Bacteria on a toothbrush after 24 hours: Up to 100 million · Toothbrush … Read more

Managing a national team means living out of a suitcase — and for Roberto Martínez, that suitcase has crossed borders, languages, and expectations as the Spanish coach guided Portugal to the 2026 World Cup, only to exit in the round of 16 against Spain, and days later the Portuguese Football Federation announced his departure. Here’s … Read more

Few broadcast journalists have navigated as many public and private storms as Savannah Guthrie. Between a fiery 2019 interview that made headlines worldwide and a 2026 family crisis involving her missing mother, the Today co-anchor has repeatedly shown that her resilience runs deeper than any single controversy. This article pieces together her biography, the health … Read more

Few casting announcements have sparked as much curiosity as the one that landed in late May 2025: a young English actress named Arabella Stanton would take on the role of Hermione Granger in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, prompting a flurry of questions about her background, age, and ethnicity. Here’s what’s actually known — and … Read more

Anyone who has ever wandered through a well-kept garden knows the feeling of calm that comes with it. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been making that feeling accessible for over two centuries, and today its network of five main gardens and 220 Partner Gardens offers something for every kind of plant lover. This guide … Read more

Anyone who’s ever tuned into a British food programme has likely encountered Rick Stein — the white-haired chef who opened The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow in 1975 and turned a tiny Cornish port into a culinary destination. But his rise to fame was shadowed by personal upheavals: a broken first marriage, a reported struggle with … Read more