Ellie Harrison

The Bafta-winning star of ‘The Thick of It' and ‘After Love' has dedicated a poem to her friend Sarah to mark Celebration Day, an annual moment dedicated to remembering those who have died

Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks T his morning, I swallowed two raw eggs with orange juice,” says Bill Nighy , shooting me a wry sideways glance. “I'm not proud of it.”

When she was small, Leila Farzad spent every summer in Iran , hanging out at her grandma's house and eating peaches and plums from the trees.

Read this exciting story from The Independent June 07, 2026 issue. ‘I Hate Suzie’ star Leila Farzad hasn’t been to Iran since her teens, but after years of tokenistic casting, a stage role has her reconnecting with her heritage, she tells Ellie Harrison

C larkson's Farm was never meant to be sad. It became a hit because it was pure, comfort-watch TV.

With a harrowing finale that has left viewers rocked by Clarkson’s health news, the Prime hit has gone beyond cute pigs and wet weather to plumb new depths, writes Ellie Harrison

Whether it's action thrillers or offbeat comedies, we've taken our pick of the top series on the streamer that are worth your time

Something Rotten! has made its way to Manchester all the way from Broadway, and it's a night to remember.

Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks W e've been expecting you, Mr Bond.

Rev up the Aston Martin – the Bond auditions are finally happening. Debbie McWilliams, who shaped the 007 films for four decades, tells Ellie Harrison about how the biggest choice in Hollywood gets made, her role in this slice of cinematic history, and what the future could hold for the mega-franchise