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The star tidying guru who transformed our homes

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Marie Kondo on magic, minimalism – and how being a Shinto maiden shaped her

Tuesday, Jan 14

Oscars 2025: Our predictions for the nominations

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BBC Culture's film critics reveal who they think will be up for awards

Monday, Jan 13

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Eartha Kitt: From 'extreme poverty' to stardom

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The scarring childhood of the star of Batman and The Emperor's New Groove

Friday, Jan 10

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40 of the most exciting books to read in 2025

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From literary debuts to the return of big names

Thursday, Jan 9

How to transform your home with art

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Displaying artworks can help create a fresh living space for the new year

Wednesday, Jan 8

Why influencers are facing a pushback

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The de-influencer movement discouraging excessive shopping is going mainstream

Tuesday, Jan 7

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Severance season 2 is 'even more mind-bending'

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Apple TV+'s surreal office drama is finally back – and there's a lot to savour

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The greatest sailing rescue ever made

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Tony Bullimore on surviving in an upturned yacht in an icy ocean for four days

Monday, Jan 6

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Shock Globes wins have shaken up the Oscars race

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The Golden Globes' surprise wins and snubs leave the competition wide open

Friday, Jan 3

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25 films to look forward to in 2025

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From Snow White and Superman to 28 Years Later

Thursday, Jan 2

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The surprising depths of The Real Housewives

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Why the reality TV franchise about rich women has such a passionate fanbase

Wednesday, Jan 1

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How Audrey Hepburn became a spy during WW2

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The actress's son details her bravery and resilience during World War Two

Tuesday, Dec 31

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11 of the best TV shows to watch in January

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From ER's Noah Wyle in a new medical drama to the return of Apple TV's Severance

Monday, Dec 30

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How Vladimir Putin rose to power in Russia

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The tough childhood and KGB career of Vladimir Putin

Friday, Dec 27

The 24 best books of 2024

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From Sally Rooney's latest to a Booker winner – the best fiction of the year

Thursday, Dec 26

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Squid Game season 2: 'A highly welcome return'

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The second instalment of Netflix's smash-hit satire is back

Wednesday, Dec 25

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The powerful music biopic – with a CGI chimp hero

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Better Man takes a surreal look at the stormy career of popstar Robbie Williams

Tuesday, Dec 24

The 80s Christmas TV horror that terrified Britain

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Why ghostly drama The Woman in Black is still petrifying, 35 years on

Monday, Dec 23

How an 'over-sentimental' film became a classic

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Why Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life still resonates today

Friday, Dec 20

12 of the most striking images of 2024

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A selection of the year's most incredible photos

Thursday, Dec 19

The reason TV was so poor in 2024

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Why forgettable shows like Netflix's The Perfect Couple have come to dominate

Wednesday, Dec 18

The 20 best TV shows of 2024

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From a stylish Keira Knightley action thriller to Ted Danson's latest sitcom

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Mufasa: The Lion King is a 'contrived cash-in'

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This prequel to a re-make is 'pointless', and 'never picks up momentum'

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How LGBTQ stories got real in 2024

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In 2024, portrayals of gay characters were 'messier' than ever before

Monday, Dec 16

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To test publishing

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To tets publishing

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How a child star saved a Hollywood studio

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A five-year-old actor signed with Fox Studios and became a superstar

Saturday, Dec 14

A first-person view of the US's racist past

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How Oscar-tipped new film Nickel Boys offers a revolutionary new perspective

Friday, Dec 13

The 2024 drinking song that became a giant US hit

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Why Shaboozey's A Bar Song (Tipsy) dominated the charts in 2024

Thursday, Dec 12

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The Indigenous American supermodel bringing change

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Quannah ChasingHorse talks modelling, activism and making a difference

Wednesday, Dec 11

How ultra-traditional tweed found a new fanbase

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The thoroughly British winter favourite is in demand more than ever – here's why