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Monday, December 23, 2024
The BBC's history of enabling perverts is now well documented. Savile, Harris, Hall, Denning, Travis, King.... Sadly as the Strictly scandal reveals it has still not learnt its lesson. The following from October 12 2024 should have seen Katya knock this slimy thing out. But no she has to put...
It's been hard to escape reviews of Francis Ford Coppola's $120 million home movie in the last month. Either ‘the worst film’ you have ever seen or a ‘late masterpiece’. It is neither. It is less awful than Wicked, Venom or the other noisy, stupid and forgettable studio blockbusters...
Leonard Rossiter was one of the most remarkable British actors of his generation, famed for his sharp wit, impeccable timing, and an innate ability to portray eccentric, flawed characters with an irresistible blend of comedy and pathos. Best remembered for his iconic roles as Rigsby in Rising Damp and...

Dame Maggie Departs

Dame Maggie Smith, one of the most distinguished and versatile actresses of her generation, has passed away at the age of 89. Best known in recent years for her iconic roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter film series, Dame Maggie's death was announced by her sons, Chris...
Lee Miller, born Elizabeth Miller on April 23, 1907, in Poughkeepsie, New York, led a life marked by remarkable transformations. Her journey saw her evolve from an iconic fashion model to a celebrated surrealist muse, and later into one of the most daring and groundbreaking photojournalists of the 20th...
The phenomenon of rock stars achieving immense commercial success after their deaths is a strange, tragic, and yet powerful trend across many musical genres. This article examines how artists, specifically musicians and painters who have died, often marks the beginning of their most financially successful period. The morbid fascination...
The British entertainment world mourns the loss of Kenneth Cope, the accomplished actor who passed away peacefully on 11th September 2024 at the age of 93. Cope leaves behind a rich legacy of memorable roles in television, film, and theatre, spanning over six decades. Best known for his iconic...
When it comes to modern British comedy, few figures inspire such a loyal following—and provoke as much thought—as Stewart Lee. His reputation as a "comedian's comedian" speaks to his influence on the craft, while his distinct blend of intellectualism, satire, and meta-comedy has made him one of the most...
Recently Dorset Eye published an article that, if engaged with appropriately, promised to change people's lives forever. All one has to do is accept that how we are programmed by society to perceive things is manufactured and that there are other ways. Although it requires time and application it...
Chairman of BCP Council and Bournemouth Mayor officially open Dorset’s largest public mural Dorset’s largest mural was announced officially open to the public on Monday 2 September by Bournemouth Mayor, Councillor George Farquhar. Joining the Mayor for the opening ceremony was Chairman of BCP Council, Councillor Lesley Dedman, Acting Vice-Chancellor...