The hair-rising spy drama Killing Eve drew its inspiration from the murders of real people, it has been revealed. MI6 consultant Gordon Corera described how he was able to collaborate with the creators of the drama to give avid fans a glimpse of the world of espionage and make the narrative plausible. The drama, which … Read more
Chris and I are on holiday – we’ve come to see an old friend Patricia, who lives here in Barcelona I am writing this column from my hotel room in Barcelona, sporting a large plaster on my left knee. Chris and I are on holiday – we’ve come to see an old friend Patricia, who lives … Read more
Major Depressive Episode. That was what the doctor wrote on my medical record. It was August 10, 2014. The day before, some friends had pulled me up off the pavement outside the office block where I worked and manhandled me to the nearest hospital crisis centre. They’d come because I’d put a message on Facebook saying: … Read more
Picture this. You’re out for a walk when you came across a stranger showing worrying signs of mental distress — would you know what to say or do to help? Many may choose to look the other way, fearing that well-meant but clumsy words might make matters worse. But mental health experts agree that a … Read more
Ryan Murphy’s latest hit show Hollywood, inspired by true life events of the Golden Era, has become the talk of the town among Netflix viewers. Set in post-World War II Tinseltown, it follows a group of budding young filmmakers, including director Raymond (played by Darren Criss) and screenwriter Archie (played by Jeremy Pope) trying their … Read more
Laboratory studies reveal microbes can live in extremely hostile environments such as 100 per cent hydrogen. This finding has implications in the search for extraterrestrial life and expands the amount of planets in which life could thrive to include those previously disregarded. Many planets have been found with an atmosphere made almost entirely of hydrogen, … Read more
The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Colin Jackson on patience being the secret of success Former Olympic athlete Colin Jackson says that patience is the secret of success Since retiring in 2003, he has worked as a sports commentator and TV presenter He says he learnt patience after 1989 battle with Roger Kingdom to … Read more
Doctor who helped save Boris Johnson’s life says coronavirus is ‘this generation’s polio’ and warns some patients will suffer long-term effects ‘Large numbers of patients will have physical, cognitive and psychological disability post critical illness’ The Prime Minister credits Professor Hart and consultant Dr Nick Price with helping him to overcome the virus After Mr … Read more
Adair Turner, the economist who became chairman of the City regulator days after Lehman Brothers collapsed, wrote a book based on his ringside seat when the 2008 banking crisis went nuclear. Just over a decade later, the man once tipped to run the Bank of England is writing a script he believes will speed up … Read more
The warm sun on my face. Fresh air in my lungs. We used to take it for granted, but after seven weeks of strict lockdown in Spain – forbidden from leaving our homes except for vital food and medicine supplies – it felt uniquely wonderful. The pavements of Madrid which had been deserted for so … Read more