In an exclusive interview, Michael Sheen discusses why he chose Swansea Grand for Our Town, how the play resonates with Welsh audiences and his vision for the Welsh National Theatre. Michael Sheen Why did you decide to bring Our Town to Swansea Grand, do you think the play will resonate with Welsh audiences today? I originally wanted to do the play in order for Francesca Goodridge, who’s directing it, to direct on a bigger stage. So that’s what came first, wanting to work wit

From gripping thrillers and award-winning novels to beautifully illustrated hardbacks and joyful festive stories, these are the top books to buy from Waterstones this Christmas, guaranteed to delight under the tree. Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes (Hardback) £14.00 Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion. The Impossible Fortune

The Gavin and Stacey star talks to Lauren Taylor about health in later life, writing poetry and living alone. Actor Larry Lamb talks about his ‘war-damaged’ childhood, writing a novel and solitude (Ian West/PA) Actor and writer Larry Lamb says he’s learned the importance of taking care of his body later in life, saying: “You’ve really got to respect the fact you’ve only got one of them, and you better look after it.” Eight or nine years ago he underwent surgery to correct ner

Bag everything from cookery to romance in our pick of the best. Lovers of books are sure to find something to enjoy in this list (Alamy/PA) Whether your loved one likes cooking or life stories, sagas or romances, there’s a book out there which you can gift them to make them happy on Christmas Day. Here are 10 which might suit anyone from hobbyists to history buffs, dystopian fans and real life readers. 1. Padella by Tim Siadatan (Bloomsbury, £25) If you are already tired of t

The Gogglebox star and mum-of-one stresses perfect parenting doesn’t exist and tells Lisa Salmon ‘I wish I could go back in time and tell myself that’ Parenting amid the chaos: Scarlett Moffatt (MAMUK/PA) Scarlett Moffatt struggled to conceive for years before falling pregnant, and that desperation to have a baby made her equally desperate to be the perfect mother. The TV presenter and Gogglebox star had her son Jude in June 2023, and says before she became a mum she watched

The popular TV chef talks to Lauren Taylor about the ITV show, not rehearsing, and meeting famous guests. Chef James Martin talks about the buzz of cooking live on TV and creating recipes that anyone can whip up at home (Dan Jones/PA) James Martin may have been on TV since the mid-Nineties, but that doesn’t mean he wants to see it back. “I’ve never watched myself in 34 years of doing it. I can’t watch it, I just can’t – it’s really weird,” says the 53-year-old. The chef made

The Strictly Come Dancing judge talks to Lauren Taylor about feeling good, getting older and his life as a novelist. Anton Du Beke (Nicky Johnston/PA) Anton Du Beke has revealed the most common remark made when he’s recognised in public is how surprisingly youthful he looks. “My favourite comment of all time is, ‘Oh, you look much younger in real life!” says the Strictly Come Dancing judge who turns 60 in July. Although he jokes he is “a bit depressed” about the upcoming mile

The TV star and business guru on putting ‘Harvey Nicks’ on the shopping radar and her different vision for retail. Mary Portas (Linda Nylind/PA) When Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley descended on Harvey Nichols out of hours to film the first Absolutely Fabulous in the early Nineties, Mary Portas, the marketing guru who had fixed the TV setting, knew she was taking a huge risk. Her decision could go either way. She could get free marketing for the store through the new BBC

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