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Fans of period dramas are set to be captivated by a Netflix film featuring Florence Pugh in the role of an English nurse.The production debuted at the Telluride Film Festival in 2022 and garnered favourable critical reception, with particular acclaim for the ensemble’s performances, especially Pugh’s compelling portrayal.Taking place in 1862, the narrative centres on Elizabeth “Lib” Wright, an English nurse who served during the Crimean War.She travels to a remote Irish village where she must monitor Anna O’Donnell (Kíla Lord Cassidy), a young girl who hasn’t consumed food for four months.The impressive cast also includes Niamh Algar, Ciarán Hinds…

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism after a number of high-profile cases of prisoners were erroneously released from prisons. On Friday, it was revealed that at least four prisoners in the UK who were mistakenly let out are still at large, the BBC reports. This comes after sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was arrested following a major manhunt. The Algerian national was one of two men separately released by mistake from the London prison.William Smith, the second man, handed himself in on Thursday, meaning both are now back in custody. Criminal Kaddour-Cherif was serving a sentence at HMP Wandsworth for…

Ironing is one of those chores many people dread. It takes a lot of time and hassle to set everything up, and it’s often the last thing anyone wants to do before rushing out the door. Luckily, there is one trick out there that seems to solve that problem and it doesn’t require any fancy tools or cleaning gadgets.In fact, it involves something you likely already have in your kitchen. And for many who’ve tried it, the results have been good enough to ditch the iron for good. Taking to Reddit, Life Pro Tips wrote: “If you throw an ice…

A beautiful country has been named among the friendliest in the world and is 28C in December. South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa, with a coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean.The country offers both domestic and international tourists a wide variety of options, among others the picturesque natural landscape and game reserves, diverse cultural heritage and highly regarded wines. South Africa has also been named the friendliest country in the world, according to a survey from American-based payments group Remitly.The country scored 34.63, beating Greece, Croatia, and Mexico to the top spot. The survey…

Sinner will have fine-tuned his training routine during the early stages of his career and will be well aware of how to prepare himself ahead of matches. And it appears his sleeping habits could be giving him an edge.The 24-year-old appeared at the Nike for Jannik Sinner event in Turin ahead of the ATP Finals, where he answered a series of questions.And discussing his pre-match schedule, he explained: “Honestly, I can sleep before all the games. I wake up maybe three-quarters of an hour before the game. This is my luck, because many people find it difficult to sleep. But…

The James Bond film that reintroduced 007 to a fresh audience is scheduled to air this afternoon – yet certain enthusiasts argue it remains shamefully underappreciated.GoldenEye (1995), Pierce Brosnan’s inaugural performance as the globe’s most renowned secret agent, returns to ITV at 1.30pm today – with audiences branding it “absolute dynamite” viewing that merits considerably more recognition than it receives.Whilst many consider Casino Royale or Skyfall when evaluating the finest contemporary Bond entries, an increasing cohort of devotees are lavishing acclaim upon Brosnan’s first appearance – describing it as the ideal connection between traditional and modern Bond cinema.On Rotten Tomatoes,…

Sarah Ferguson has reportedly been “pouring her heart out” to staff at a secret pub close to Royal Lodge. Prince Andrew and Sarah are set to move out of the 30-room home, where they have lived since 2003, with Sarah said to be feeling “panicked” in the days leading up to the eviction.Sarah has reportedly been visiting a nearby bar named The Doghouse. Speaking to The Sun, a source said Andrew and Sarah have been “heard having some pretty intense conversations about what is going on”, with the latter left “panicking about what comes next”. They added that Sarah is…

As the UK falls deeper into cold and dark conditions, some spots in the UK enjoy better weather than others. There is one island that hasn’t been visited by many Brits that enjoyed 17C weather in November, which is a lot higher than the UK average highs of less than 12C. But if you want to get slightly warmer conditions and explore some breathtaking nature, then there is one island you should visit in the UK.Britain is surrounded by so many islands, all of which offer something pretty unique and beautiful. But for some, this beautiful island stands out as…

A 1947 Christmas romantic comedy is being hailed as essential viewing before the festive period.Featuring Cary Grant – whom many regard as Hollywood’s finest performer – opposite Loretta Young and David Niven, the film showcases a magnificent ensemble bolstered by Gladys Cooper, Monty Woolley, Elsa Lanchester, and James Gleason.The whimsical comedy was directed by Henry Koster and initially struggled commercially at cinemas. Research revealed audiences steered clear of the film as they assumed it would be overly pious given its name.The producers subsequently chose to rebrand it as ‘Cary and the Bishop’s Wife’ across certain American territories.They even incorporated a…

The Chase: Milton Jones shocks Bradley Walsh with answerThe one-liner comedian and Mock the Week panellist hasn’t had the easiest year. Back in April, Milton Jones was embarking on his HA!MILTON tour when he had a sudden prostate cancer diagnosis, forcing him to postpone his stand-up dates for surgery. Thankfully, in August, he announced he was cancer-free and resuming his current set of shows across the autumn. Following the live filming in London, Daily Express sat down with the youthful-looking 61-year-old to talk about his comedy career, how his Christian faith and sense of humour helped him through cancer’s darkest…