Mark Gatiss’s Bookish is a richly atmospheric postwar detective drama, following a mysterious bookseller who assists police investigations while grappling with grief, secrets, and life in a changed Britain.

Chalk Line Theatre’s electrifying production captures one wild night in Luton, blending humour, danger, and tenderness in a coming-of-age story that lays bare the pressures facing working-class youth in modern Britain.

Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering voice of Black Sabbath and one of rock’s most notorious figures, helped define heavy metal with his haunting vocals, wild stage antics, and a larger-than-life persona that captivated generations.

Liam Neeson steps into the role of Frank Drebin Jr in a riotously funny reboot of The Naked Gun, delivering deadpan absurdity, rapid-fire gags, and a loving tribute to the classic comedy franchise.

Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain follows two mismatched cousins on a Holocaust heritage tour, blending sharp humour and raw emotion in a poignant exploration of grief, identity, and generational trauma.

A poignant and quietly funny gem, The Ballad of Wallis Island follows a lonely widower’s attempt to reunite a fractured folk duo, blending absurd humour with a tender meditation on music, loss, and hope.

The first major exhibition of Paule Vézelay’s work in over four decades revives the legacy of the Bristol-born surrealist, showcasing her distinctive abstract ‘living lines’ and her long-overlooked contribution to the European avant-garde.

Once hailed as ‘the most beautiful man in the world,’ Terence Stamp rose to fame in the 1960s and forged a remarkable career playing enigmatic, often haunting characters, from arthouse provocateurs to blockbuster villains.

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene, celebrated for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in Dances with Wolves, brought dignity, wit, and authenticity to decades of roles that helped foreground Indigenous stories on screen.

Netflix’s Wayward turns a seemingly idyllic town into a chilling psychological thriller, exposing how a correctional facility for troubled teens masks a sinister system of control under the guise of care.

Dark, character-driven thriller Task pits a quietly volatile criminal against a weary FBI agent, building tension through flawed, compelling personalities before erupting into edge-of-seat drama.

Robin Wright leads this slick thriller as a wealthy mother convinced her son’s fiancée is hiding dark secrets, turning a familiar family tension into a stylish, twisty mystery of suspicion, rivalry, and obsession

Actor, director, and activist Robert Redford was a towering figure of American cinema, whose charisma, intelligence, and lifelong commitment to storytelling and social causes shaped both Hollywood and generations of filmmakers.

The second season of Colin from Accounts deepens its heartfelt, sharply funny look at modern relationships, pairing charming lead performances with painfully relatable situations — and scene-stealing turns from a brilliantly quirky supporting cast.

Based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, Say Nothing is a fearless drama that delves into the minds of IRA members during the Troubles, blending tense storytelling with intimate reflections on conviction, violence, and regret.

This slick TV adaptation of The Day of the Jackal pairs Eddie Redmayne’s chilling, shape-shifting assassin with Lashana Lynch’s relentless pursuer, delivering stylish, morally complex blockbuster drama with a distinct Bond-like edge.

Though lacking fantasy elements, Shogun emerges as a worthy heir to Game of Thrones, delivering a sweeping, brutally compelling tale of power, politics, and survival in 17th-century Japan.

This moving adaptation of One Day traces a decades-long friendship and love story by revisiting the same date each year, brought to life by captivating performances and a nostalgia-rich journey that is as heartfelt as it is tear-inducing.

The stage adaptation of 50 First Dates brings Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore’s beloved rom-com to life with charm, catchy songs, and palpable chemistry, delivering a warm, feel-good story about love, memory, and community.

Max Porter’s Steve, starring Cillian Murphy, reframes his novella from a troubled teen’s inner chaos to the perspective of a weary headteacher, creating a poignant drama about compassion, crisis, and the fragile lives of ‘beautiful, terrible boys.