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Broadchurch is out on DVD on Monday.

DVD review: Broadchurch

Is there anyone left who doesn’t know who the killer in Broadchurch was? Well, it’s for you that the DVD box set of the critically acclaimed ITV drama has been created.

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Journey of Two Gun Cohen from East End boy to Chinese general comes to Kenneth More Theatre

Thanks to a previously unknown family connection, a play based on the incredible true story of Morris Cohen will get its world premiere in Ilford, detailing the journey he made from young East End boy to a general in the Chinese army.

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Michael Lindall plays Jay Gatsby in the Riverside Studios production of The Great Gatsby.

Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town

Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.

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A scene from The Altitude Brothers.

Real-life story of first man into space twice is told in South Woodford show

Set in 1967 at the height of the Cold War, The Altitude Brothers is based on the tragic story of Vladimir Komarov, the first man to go into space twice.

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The event is the first children's event at Barts Pathology Museum.

Young Sherlock Holmes author Andrew Lane to present Lost Worlds

The author of the Young Sherlock Holmes novels will speak at the first children’s event held at Barts Pathology Museum.

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Film review: The Great Gatsby

A riot of colour and sound, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby tries to put the great into every moment.

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Arnold Schwartzenegger: Still looking mean at 65. Picture: Lionsgate

DVD review: The Last Stand

Criminal outsmarts police. Criminal escapes in an unreasonably fast car. Arnie is left to pick up the pieces.

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Scott Eaton's design includes details, such as the rose in Amy Winehouse's hair, which were chosen in consultation with her family. Picture: Scott Eaton/The Roundhouse

Camden Council gives go-ahead for life-size statue of Amy Winehouse

Plans for a statue of Amy Winehouse in Camden to serve as a permanent memorial to the late singer have been given the go ahead.

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Eddie Izzard out on the campaign trail with Ken Livingstone in the lead-up to last year's Mayoral elections

‘Boris is all about Boris’, says London Mayoral hopeful Eddie Izzard

The comedian Eddie Izzard has hit out at London Mayor Boris Johnson whilst maintaining he is ready for the challenge of pursuing politics himself.

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Helicopter opera wins top gong at Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards

A lengthy and “bold” opera including four helicopters and flying musicians claimed a leading theatrical award this evening.

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Las Iguanas in the Southbank Centre.

Restaurant review: Las Iguanas, Southbank

If you find yourself in Southbank on a warm spring evening, a tasty taco or tray of tapas on the terrace at Las Iguanas can just hit the spot.

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A hanging garden from Ireland at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2011. Picture: RHS

Four things to do if you can’t get tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest and most popular events in the horticulture calendar.

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Ghostpoet - Some Say I So I Say Light

Album review: Ghostpoet – Some Say I So I Say Light

The urban poet stretches his musical wings on this impressive sophomore record, while keeping the kitchen sink in sight.

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Public Service Broadcasting - Inform - Educate - Entertain

Album review: Public Service Broadcasting – Inform - Educate - Entertain

Their hotly-anticipated debut long player is a triumph of unlikely vintage samples and an up-to-the-minute mashing of live instruments and electro meddling.

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Sienna Miller arriving for the 2013 TV Baftas. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Stars of small screen gather for TV Baftas

Sienna Miller, Jamie Redknapp, Tess Daly and Damian Lewis were among the stars of the small screen who gathered in the drizzle for the TV Baftas.

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TV Baftas: Olivia Colman and Peter Capaldi in running for two awards each

The London 2012 Games are at the centre of tonight’s TV Baftas, with nominations for Danny Boyle’s Olympic opening ceremony and the satire Twenty Twelve.

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Run Jack Run performing at a previous Sound Tracks Festival. Picture: Gökçe Gören

East London Line turned into performance space for Sound Tracks festival

Musicians will be taking to the London Overground today for the one-day Sound Tracks festival.

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This photo of a young Amy Winehouse outside her Nan’s flat in Southgate is among those featuring in a new exhibition about the singer. Photographer unknown. Picture: © The Winehouse family

Amy Winehouse’s family life and love for London to be explored in new exhibition

An intimate exhibition about Amy Winehouse and her family life is to open at the Jewish Museum in Camden Town.

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Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman have filmed a sketch to be shown at this weekend's TV Bafta Awards. File picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Doctor Who tribute sketch at TV Bafta Awards

Doctor Who is to be celebrated at this weekend’s TV Bafta Awards to mark the programme’s 50th anniversary year.

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Felicity Rhys and Adam Redmayne in Miss Julie.

Miss Julie stage show exposes class conflict and the battle of the sexes at South Woodford theatre

Prepare yourself for a tale of lust and class conflict as boundaries are broken down in a new translation of one of August Strindberg’s classic dramas.

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Redbridge volunteer Krithika Subramanian helps with admin and other tasks at the centre

Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant

From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.

But it is not a one-way street.

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Michael Lindall plays Jay Gatsby in the Riverside Studios production of The Great Gatsby.

Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town

Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.

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