After five seasons, the hit British sitcom Ghosts concludes with a Christmas Special on BBC One at 7:45pm tonight. Charlotte Ritchie stars as Alison Cooper in the much-loved show, but did you know she was once in a Harry Potter movie? Back in 2005, she had a cameo with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in … Read more
Since its release in 1988, Die Hard has left its fans wondering if it can be classed as a Christmas film – but one of its stars may have just put that very debate to rest. Over three decades since its release, Die Hard has been a big hit with people everywhere, with families all … Read more
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy where you tuck into an elaborate, festive spread in the circle of your nearest and dearest. But sadly, for thousands of people, it could be the first time they notice a significant and distressing change in their loved ones, according to Dr Tim Beanland, Head of … Read more
The 1990 festive comedy will be rewatched by movie fans this December, especially after being voted Britian’s favourite Christmas film, but we reckon you have never noticed this Easter Egg before. Fans will know Old Man Marley, the neighbour of Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McCallister, played by the late Roberts Blossom. Early in the film, Kevin’s older … Read more
An early warning sign of dementia can be spotted by looking at your hands – as they may begin to tremble. While it’s expected that mental and physical function will decline as we get older, it can be hard to watch our loved ones deteriorate. Spotting the early signs of dementia can help prepare for … Read more
During Christmas, it’s easy to fall into an endless rotation of favorite, classic holiday films. While some people have always watched Polar Express or Elf during the holidays, others have made it a tradition of watching non-Christmas movies. What constitutes as a non-Christmas film? It’s usually a film that might have a Christmassy vibe, a … Read more
British chef James Martin presented Saturday Kitchen for 10 years, from 2006 to 2016. Then a startling incident occurred, which led him to take time out for himself. “I was in Dubai for a food festival about six months before I left Saturday Kitchen,” he began. “There were 2,000 people in the room. I sat … Read more
Back in 1998, Jim Carrey beat the likes of Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy to star in The Grinch. The comedian, who’d shot to A-list fame in the 1990s with Ace Ventura and The Mask, even bagged himself a then-record $20 million salary to play the Dr Seuss role. Although given what he … Read more
There has been a concerning rise in cases of “extremely antibiotic-resistant” Shigella sonnei infections, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) had announced. While the infection tends to be most common in young children, cases have mainly been in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. The NHS says: “Commonly people with Shigella … Read more
As a nation we’re quite reserved, especially when it comes to talking about our toilet habits. But bowel problems are more common than you think – an estimated 6.5 million people in the UK have bowel issues. The more people open up the conversation on things like the ideal colour of poo and the shape … Read more
