CultureBend It Like Beckham director has a sequel - and a spin on a Christmas classicThe director on pressure to get her sequel right, while also working on a reimagining of A Christmas Carol.Women are hiding their boyfriends online and there's more than one reason whyMany women seem reluctant to hard-launch their relationship on social media - but what's behind that?Bend It Like Beckham director has a sequel - and a spin on a Christmas classicThe director on pressure to get her sequel right, while also working on a reimagining of A Christmas Carol.Women are hiding their boyfriends online and there's more than one reason whyMany women seem reluctant to hard-launch their relationship on social media - but what's behind that?'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TVShe's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.Iconic Indian comic publisher loses precious drawings in fireFor millions of Indians, Amar Chitra Katha has been a gateway to stories about religion, mythology and history.The tragic murder of a forgotten US presidentIn the late 19th Century, James Garfield promised progress and reform – but four months after his inauguration he was shot. New series Death by Lightning explores his life and legacy.'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TVShe's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.Iconic Indian comic publisher loses precious drawings in fireFor millions of Indians, Amar Chitra Katha has been a gateway to stories about religion, mythology and history.Entertainment newsHow this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinityFormer Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgeryNoughties girl bands lift lid on inner workings of pop stardomWatch list12 of the best films to watch this NovemberHere are the films to see this month, including the second instalment of Wicked, a new Knives Out mystery and several potential Oscar contenders.10 of the best TV shows to watch this NovemberFrom an all-star legal drama starring Kim Kardashian, to Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series, and the fifth and final season of Netflix's Stranger Things.From our Culture editorsBreaking Bad creator's new show is a triumph ★★★★★This series from Vince Gilligan stars Rhea Seehorn as a cynical woman living in a world where people are constantly happy. It's George Orwell meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers.Is this really the 'worst TV drama' ever?With a cast led by Kim Kardashian, legal series All's Fair has had savage reviews. But viewers have been celebrating its mix of high-camp, statement fashion and spotless interiors.What US first ladies' outfits reveal through historyAs Michelle Obama's The Look is published, we dissect first-lady fashion through the decades. From "mother of the nation" to Flotus fashionistas, what have their styles signalled?A radical portrayal of a woman on the edgeDie My Love features a full-throttle performance from Jennifer Lawrence as a young mother having a mental breakdown. It's an extraordinary depiction of the challenges women can face.The story behind Elizabeth Taylor's 1966 TV meltdownRichard Burton, born 100 years ago this month, was famously married - twice - to Elizabeth Taylor. In 1966, a BBC interview with them saw a furious Taylor come to her husband's aid.The trailblazing photos of a daredevil WW1 pilotAviator Alfred Buckham created some of the earliest and most awe-inspiring bird's-eye images – to achieve them, he employed perilous, death-defying acts of ingenuity.In History10 of the most terrifying moments in filmAs people around the world mark Halloween, our editors pick the frightening scenes that have truly stayed with them.Unlocking the clues hidden in a true-crime masterpieceJacques-Louis David's The Death of Marat is a deceptively simple image of a real-life murder. But a closer look at the iconic painting reveals the political messages contained within.Princess Margaret's forbidden first loveElizabeth II's sister had to choose between ending her engagement and renouncing her title in 1955. Or did she? In 1978, the BBC talked to the war hero who almost married a princess.The 'female Hamlet' who created shockwavesAn unhappy bride plotting others' downfalls, 19th-Century anti-heroine Hedda Gabler is one of the great roles for women – and as new film Hedda is released, she remains controversial.A forgotten chapter in the Nuremberg trials storyThe Nazi high command was put on trial 80 years ago in 1945. The new film Nuremberg draws on a little-known detail of the tribunal to ask enduring questions about the nature of evil.Why there's more to this iconic nude than it seemsArtist Man Ray's 1924 picture Le Violon d'Ingres, of a woman's body transformed into a violin, has continued to fascinate, confuse and upset viewers more than 100 years on.WatchBruce Springsteen joins surprise radio call with Sam FenderJeremy Allen White dials the boss live on air - then Stephen Graham gets Sam Fender to join the call.MusicHow Kim Kardashian ended up walking Madonna's dogThe reality TV star sparks laughter when she reveals her quirky bracelet payment for a childhood gig.Film & TVWhat Jennifer Lawrence fed Robert Pattinson for dinnerThe actress reveals she dug through her rubbish bin when her co-star came over hungry one night.Film & TVBruce Springsteen watched Jeremy Allen White play him on setThe music icon reveals that he feels guilty he was on the set of Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.Film & TVThree films Aimee Lou Wood says will change your lifeThe actress shares the films she insists everyone should see - and why they can completely shift your outlook.Film & TVMore Culture12 mins agoCrime author says book festival is like the 'spine' of her careerCrime writer Denise Mina has been a stalwart of Aye Write since it started in 2005, only missing three.12 mins ago1 hr agoMan's letter leads to appearance on Clarkson's FarmFurniture specialist Martin Taylor describes appearing on the show as a "fantastic experience".1 hr ago1 hr agoJLS to play two shows at Utilita ArenaThe gigs on 21 and 22 November are part of The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour, and the band will play some of their most popular songs.1 hr ago2 hrs agoFormer artists' home aiming to reopen to publicThe home once belonged to artists Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines who set up an art school here.2 hrs ago2 hrs ago'Horror chocolatier' makes gory Netflix film propsSarah Hardy who creates a range of edible hearts and bones says "gore" is her niche.2 hrs ago11 hrs agoHuge sense of pride to play Roy Keane in new film, says Cork actorThe film is based on the fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations. 11 hrs ago23 hrs agoBlended wings: The shape of airliners to come?The concept of blended-wing aircraft – where fuselage and wing are all one structure – is not new. But this radical design might soon be a credible concept for airliners.23 hrs ago1 day agoBright artwork to showcase town in a new lightThe Canvas of Light display by Luxmuralis comes to Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, in December.1 day ago1 day agoSamurai-era artworks and arms go on displayThe Japan exhibition at Keighley's Cliffe Castle Museum features work from Hokusai and Hiroshige.1 day ago...