Banned books from Ireland’s room of ‘evil literature’ finally see the light of day
Censored books spanning 1926-96 contained themes ‘likely to corrupt or deprave’, or references to contraception or violence
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The Body review – this sexy retro high school drama is like Cruel Intentions … with added Satanic rituals
This coming-of-age tale of Catholic school girls is gleefully camp from the off – and full of fun references to its 2004 setting. And then a Halloween party goes wrong…
A lipsmacking journey from kisses galore to tears of despair – How Do We Find Love? review
Sainsbury Museum and Art Centre, Norwich With some uplifting works despite a certain obviousness, this broad double-hander tackles the vast topics of love, smooching and the aftermath
Robert Pattinson reportedly leads James Bond contenders
Reports that the star – the most high-profile of the final five contenders – has been offered favourable contract terms hint that Amazon MGM may want him as its first 007
‘You can’t train to be chucked in a box full of rats!’ Ade Adepitan on fear, facing down sharks and being I’m a Celeb’s first wheelchair user
His upcoming appearance on I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! is already causing a huge stir. As he heads to Australia, the paralympian talks leeches, evil taxis – and snakes round his nether regions
‘It was a train wreck! I was terrified’: how the new James Bond will be announced – and what can go wrong
As Amazon MGM Studios prepares to announce the next 007, much rides on how the news is broken. From double bookings to health and safety embarrassments, we look back at how not to do it
The best books to read in November and December: new paperbacks from Benjamin Myers, Jeanette Winterson and John Updike
Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some must-read new paperbacks, from an experimental novel about a German actor to a study of how the arts can boost our health
Sheherazaad: Khudgarzi review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
(Erased Tapes) Dreamy, reverb-laden arrangements, virtuosic vocals and echoes of PJ Harvey and Massive Attack make this disarming debut a one-of-a-kind creation
‘Would you breastfeed your own father?’ The goofy, spiky world of art-pop duo Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul
After wittily blending pop and politics on their debut, the Belgians are now processing their personal lives. We join them for a mindbending tour of their home city of Ghent
TV tonight: an absorbing investigation about the Albanian mafia
John Sparks looks at the shocking links with the cocaine market. Plus, Sarah Cox, Mel Giedroyc and more host this year’s Children in Need. Here’s what to watch this evening
‘Women are pitted against each other. It’s a bloodsport’: Billie Piper on industry infighting, Elsinore’s Oscar buzz and thriving on personal crisis
The teen pop star turned Olivier-winning actor stars as Andrew Scott’s best friend in the acclaimed Ian Charleson biopic. She talks kindred spirits, social media and trying to channel a ‘mad storm of grief’
Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in Star Wars movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, sells for nearly $5m
Used in the famous ‘I am your father’ scene, the on-screen prop was originally expected to sell for a fraction of the price
Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor leaves band due to tinnitus
‘I must now listen to my body and my doctors’, says Taylor, who was one of the earliest members of the new wave hit-makers
Punks, sex workers and society in transition: documenting postwar Japan – in pictures
A Long Shadow: Postwar Japan Through the Lens will be the first show of Japanese photography in more than three decades at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit brings together 15 intergenerational artists as well as photographic prints, including more than 25 books and magazines and a…
Wish you were here? Retro holiday guides – in pictures
As a child, Jonny Trunk never went on holiday – perhaps that’s why he started collecting vintage brochures that showed glamorous beaches and cruises (but never the malfunctioning toilets)
Years of onscreen jokes suggest Walliams’ reputation was ‘in plain sight’ within industry, insider says
References raise questions over whether claims about bankable stars have been ignored by entertainment industry
The bar singer, the K-pop veteran and the ‘railway track diva’: meet three Eurovision Asia 2026 hopefuls
For some, it’s their first big break, for others it’s a chance to secure their fame. But for all 11 acts, it’s an opportunity to be Asia’s first ever winner
Hunting Alice Bell review – this conspiracy theory thriller starring Simon Pegg is a hot mess
Inspired by the story of Maxine Carr, this twisty drama follows a group of women accused of helping a killer. It tackles everything from witch hunts to incel culture … and unravels like a real-life version of The Traitors
‘Like having your brain squeezed’: Succession’s Jesse Armstrong and more on the rollercoaster of TV writers’ rooms
As co-writer of new thriller Hunting Alice Bell, our film critic entered the hallowed Room – and was struck by its support, buzz, abrasion and chocolate snacks. He asks legendary showrunners about their experience