North London Drama school catapulted six working class kids into stardom thanks to Irish-Jewish teacher – so how many do you recognise?

North London Drama school catapulted six working class kids into stardom thanks to Irish-Jewish teacher – so how many do you recognise?

An Irish-Jewish woman catapulted hundreds of talented working class youngsters into superstardom after nurturing them at her modest drama school in north London. The Anna Scher Theatre, which started as a drama... Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Family of Jean Charles de Menezes accuse Disney of ‘breaking promises’ and slam drama recreating his death in 7/7 aftermath as being ‘just for ratings’

EXCLUSIVE: Family of Jean Charles de Menezes accuse Disney of ‘breaking promises’ and slam drama recreating his death in 7/7 aftermath as being ‘just for ratings’

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have accused Disney of ‘breaking promises’  over the portrayal of their son’s tragic shooting by Met Police officers in a drama recreating the aftermath of the 7/7... Read more »
Charity Commission launches inquiry into north London drama school

Charity Commission launches inquiry into north London drama school

Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts provides acting and directing courses in London, having been registered as a charity in 1992. Photo: Shutterstock An inquiry has been launched into north London drama school... Read more »
The murder that sparked a courtroom drama worthy of an Oscar: Widow of legendary film critic Derek Malcolm – who drank with John Lennon and befriended Christine Keeler – reveals how his most sensational tale was the crime of passion in his own family

The murder that sparked a courtroom drama worthy of an Oscar: Widow of legendary film critic Derek Malcolm – who drank with John Lennon and befriended Christine Keeler – reveals how his most sensational tale was the crime of passion in his own family

Taormina, Sicily, and the blue Mediterranean was sparkling below as I and other guests at the film festival enjoyed drinks by the hotel swimming pool. A naive but ambitious 18-year-old between school... Read more »
Labour’s staffing drama – POLITICO

Labour’s staffing drama – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. SNEAK PEEK — Labour’s shadow ministers get the begging bowl out to fund their staff. — Things can only get better... Read more »
TV tonight: Champion is a juicy south London drama about sibling rivalry | Television & radio

TV tonight: Champion is a juicy south London drama about sibling rivalry | Television & radio

Champion, 9.15pm,BBC One Acclaimed novelist Candice Carty-Williams’s first TV project is at once an ode to south London’s Black music scene and a juicy tale of sibling rivalry. Bosco Champion (Malcolm Kamulete)... Read more »
Writer Candice Carty-Williams and the cast of Champion reveal all about the new music drama set in south London

Writer Candice Carty-Williams and the cast of Champion reveal all about the new music drama set in south London

Published: 0:01 am, 27 June 2023 Champion is the first TV project from Candice Carty-Williams, author of The Sunday Times bestselling novels Queenie and People Person. Rap sensation Bosco Champion is home... Read more »
Queen caught up in mid-air drama as lightning storm forces private jet to abort landing

Queen caught up in mid-air drama as lightning storm forces private jet to abort landing

The Queen was approaching London when her private jet was caught up in a storm forcing the craft to abandon an attempted landing Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel... Read more »
Where was The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe filmed? Locations for the ITV real-life drama

Where was The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe filmed? Locations for the ITV real-life drama

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is ITV’s latest true-life drama and starts on Easter Sunday starring renowned actors, Monica Dolan and Eddie Marsan, who play Anne and John Darwin. The... Read more »
Lenny Henry to make playwright debut with Windrush drama | Theatre

Lenny Henry to make playwright debut with Windrush drama | Theatre

Lenny Henry is to make his debut as a playwright with a drama about the injustice of the Windrush scandal. Henry will also star in the one-man show, August in England, which... Read more »