Andrew Billen

The presenter has joined a line of celebrities who have tried to win back approval by signing up for shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Big Brother

Earl Spencer invited Richard Coles to Althorp after the death of his husband. Then Cat Jarman came to hunt for a ruin. They launched a history podcast — and a romance came about

Carbisdale Castle was a rundown hostel. Now restored, its owner Samantha Kane, aka Lady Carbisdale, claims to have been driven out by transphobic abuse

As The Day of the Jackal returns to screens, the author tells Andrew Billen about the recent death of his wife, foiling a Putin plot and what he really thought of John le Carré

It’s 40 years since the actor was hailed as a sex symbol. Now he’s often the villain, and his younger partner keeps his ego in check, he tells Andrew Billen

The actor wishes he had started a family earlier in his life. In just one respect, so does Andrew Billen. Plus: Nick Page on being seen as his son’s grandad

The prolific romantic novelist, who has died aged 91, held forth on politics, privilege and refusing to grow old

Some critics say British TV is in terminal decline. Rubbish, says Andrew Billen — brilliant shows such as Wolf Hall, Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates prove they’re wrong

She had millions hooked on The Split, the drama about the personal and professional crises of a divorce lawyer. Nicola Walker, 54, talks about grief, marriage — and how she became Britain’s favourite television actress

As the star of the Bafta-nominated Syria’s Disappeared, Mazen al-Hamada’s testimony has been viewed by millions. The film’s creator tells Andrew Billen how he came to pay the ultimate price