15 Oct 2014:
Actor reveals phobia at Cheltenham literature festival, and describes how playing a teacher in Notes on a Scandal both exacerbated and calmed her anxieties
1 Oct 2014: News: Life on Mars’ Philip Glenister also joins existing cast members Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench and Hugh Bonneville as second Shakespeare series begins filming in UK
Ben Child: The first trailer has been released of John Madden's followup to the box-office hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – and Richard Gere is among the hotel's new guests
Spall, aged 57, has won best actor for his role in Mike Leigh's new film, Mr Turner. He's not the first performer to be lauded later in life, says Ryan Gilbey
Stuart Heritage: Pierce Brosnan's suave bungee-jumper, a female M and a Russian girl in a trendy cardigan – watch it on ITV at 10.35pm this Friday night to see the franchise's reviving 90s makeover
Judi Dench and Anthony Hopkins impressed Michael Billington as lovers embroiled in the sex and politics of this play. But which other double acts have ruled as Shakespeare's power couple?
From Lesley Manville on Judi Dench's 'captivating' Alice to Nigel Planer on Josefina Gabrielle's 'quadruple threat', five nominees share their favourite performances and productions
3 Apr 2014:
As Cabaret returns to Broadway, starring Michelle Williams and Alan Cumming, take a look at past productions with Liza Minnelli, Anna Maxwell Martin and Judi Dench
Rupert Goold's staging, with Patrick Stewart and Kate Fleetwood, is one of Michael Billington's top picks. Which versions of the play have you enjoyed the most?