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James Corden Goes Over to the Dark Side as ‘The Constituent’
PLAYING POLITICSIn his new London play, Corden plays a father estranged from his wife who lobbies his local parliamentary lawmaker—well-timed for the U.K. election, but the drama feels overloaded.
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The Quiet Greatness of Tom Courtenay
Role Play<p>He’s one of Britain’s best actors, and the unassuming Tom Courtenay shines in the brilliant relationship drama <em>45 Years</em> opposite Charlotte Rampling.</p>
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Mary McCartney: My Mother Linda and Me
Picture ThisShowing her photographs alongside her mother Linda’s, Mary McCartney reveals years of family life—her dad, former Beatle Sir Paul, her sister Stella—as well as celebrity friends like Mick Jagger and Aretha Franklin.
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Winston Churchill’s Wife Made Him Great
POWER COUPLEWinston Churchill may well be the indomitable wartime leader of popular legend, but a new biography shows that he had a formidable, oft-forgotten wife behind him.
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Why Did We Lose Our Appetite for Lunch?
Empty PlatesLunch was the meal-time of business leaders and inveterate gossips, and for everyone else a necessary break from the desk. But it’s come to be seen—sadly for us all—as a luxury.
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The Transatlantic Charm of Norwegian Air
Wings of DesireAmerican-based airlines may be determined to stop it, but Norwegian Air is emerging as a serious transatlantic flight provider.
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The 'Pythons' Tell All To John Oliver
Happy 40th!At a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail,' the surviving cast—moderated by HBO's star Brit—gathered to dish war stories, professional and personal.
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The Big Lie Behind the War On Drugs
WastedHardline policies geared to blanket prohibition of drug use are futile, according to a British journalist returning to public life after a plagiarism scandal detonated his career.
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The Picasso of Pin-Ups
StripThe artist Mel Ramos has painted naked women coming out of bananas, and inside martini glasses. Unsurprisingly his work is not loved by feminists.
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Churchill’s Secret Treasures for Sale
Best of BritishPersonal possessions belonging to Lady Soames, Winston Churchill’s daughter, are up for sale—including signed photographs of Eisenhower, paintings, and a red leather despatch box.
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