Don’t delay – here are 4 world-beating tips to beat procrastination
Procrastination isn't laziness but instead something more closely associated with fear. Here, we go into detail about how to set your mind right....
Mind blown! Check out these astounding survivors from Middle English
These delightful words from Middle English have found ways to smuggle themselves through the centuries to stay part of our lexicon of modern life...
Who was the real man behind the myth of Bounty’s cruel Captain Bligh?
Mutiny? Over a Bounty? Perhaps it's time to return to the origin story of betrayal – and one of history’s biggest hatchet jobs on Captain W Bligh...
Marginal gains: Why changing the little things can make a big difference
Some people call them marginal gains. The Japanese use 'kaizen'. So, how can you make sure your working routine is the most efficient it can be?...
5 reasons why ‘faked death’ stories are such a blast
'Faked death' stories offer everything – drama, nail-biting tension, psychological meltdown, escape. No wonder they are such a staple in fiction. In...
In praise of shorter books – if you can spare the time, of course
The page count in best selling books is getting smaller. People have no time any more. Are shorter books the next chapter in the publishing game?...
The Last Of Us: How come we still love Joel despite what he did
We examine the epic last episode of Season One of The Last of Us and ask how the writers created a sympathy for a character who is capable of so much destruction and bloodshed.
What does your favourite West Wing character say about you?
The West Wing, the critically acclaimed television drama that aired from 1999 to 2006, has left an indelible mark on its viewers. But have you ever wondered what your favourite West Wing character says about you?
Better review – star-crossed lovers turn drippy in the forest
Leila Farzad and Andrew Buchan play corrupt copper and remorseful gangster in this pallid but intriguing drama.
The Good Wife: A decade on and still the most watchable show on TV
A decade ago, we were lucky to meet The Good Wife, Alicia Florrick, strong, wronged, standing by her man but also a little bit of a minx.
Rolling Stones Will Gather Moss, Thanks To Public Transport Campaigners
Under pressure from public transport campaigners, rolling stones will in future gather moss – but only at designated pick-up points in London. The change of heart comes after new figures released by Transport for London showed the innovative mass transit system had...
Bank Specialising In Bad Debt And High Risk Surprises Market By Collapsing
Market watchers have expressed astonishment that the International Bank of Bad Debt and High Risk collapsed on Friday, with billions wiped from its asset sheet. “No-one saw this coming,” said Jez Foresight, editor of the Financial Foresight newsletter. Problems...
Overweight Actor Tells Of Ordeal Wearing ‘Thin Suit’
Recalling his remarkable transformation, overweight actor Burden Brinks says his marathon make-up sessions for The Thin Man were “a huge ordeal”. “Totally worth it though,” the 68-year-old said, referencing his recent Oscar nomination. “The thin suit mechanics were...