Farewell, Dr Frank-N-Furter: why Tim Curry’s Rocky Horror Show will go on

The versatile stage performer will always be remembered for his defining film role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which turned him into an icon of 70s underground cinema and proto-punk. Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s It, dies aged 80. Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke and 50 years of stardom. Clowns, corsets and kings – a life in pictures.

British brand Simba slashes 30% off award-winning mattresses with clever cooling tech and 200-night trial

Palestine Action to be declared as global terrorists by Donald Trump

Discovering Sandra George

Photographer Sandra George never exhibited in her lifetime. A new posthumous display showcases her unique portraits of marginalised communities.

'New Peaky Blinders experience done properly', says Steven Knight

Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight said a new immersive experience based on the show is so convincing it's even won him over.

Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is to return to the role of Ron Weasley - playing the character as an adult in the spin-off play in New York.

Self-driving cars face delay before UK launch as vehicles may not be seen 'for some time'

Home Alone and Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80

I'm A Celeb's GK Barry in talks to host Big Brother spin off with show legend

GK Barry is in talks to host Big Brother’s companion show alongside ex winner Kate Lawler.

'Gripping' Netflix True Crime Drama Has 98% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The demand for real-life crime dramas has surged dramatically over the past two decades. While factual drama adaptations are nothing new to audiences, they have soared in popularity across both traditional television and streaming platforms - including Netflix.

Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console

Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma says the gaming giant needs to be "thinking about" affordability for its next-generation console, amid a "crisis" in computing prices.

Janie Bradford obituary

Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hits

Mel Brooks’ 20 favorite films to be screened in LA for 100th birthday

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UK landline users unaware of 2027 analogue switch-off deadline

Nearly half of UK landline users are in the dark over analogue phone switch-off, despite the January 2027 deadline. The UK's traditional phone network is being switched off in the new year as services move to digital technology, meaning households with landline phones need to make the transition to internet-based calls.