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• Claudia Winkleman to front brand new BBC show after leaving Strictly Come Dancing

  30-12-2025 10:44 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  The BBC has revealed that The Claudia Winkleman Show will air in spring 2026, featuring celebrity guests and interviews.
  
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• Strictly judge was left 'surprised' by 'sad' exit of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

  30-12-2025 08:20 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas says she was “surprised” by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s BBC exit, reflecting on their time as show presenters.
  
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• Helen Skelton returns with hit BBC One show that 'shines light' on the Lake District

  30-12-2025 06:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  CUMBRIAN TV personality Helen Skelton will return to screens in January - as she hopes the show will shine a light on the wonderful county she calls home.
  
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• 'Masterpiece' series that's the 'best gothic horror TV show' of all time is on Netflix

  29-12-2025 18:54 via express.co.uk
  The must-watch series has been raved about by fans and critics who dub it an absolute masterpiece and the best series of its kind.
  
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• 'Masterpiece' film inspired by true story hailed 'best of all time' now streaming

  29-12-2025 17:07 via express.co.uk
  The award-winning film has a 94 per cent rating on the review website Rotten Tomatoes.
  
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• Beloved family film with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes leaving Netflix in two days

  29-12-2025 17:02 via express.co.uk
  Based on the stories created by Michael Bond, it is the second in the film series.
  
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• 'Spellbinding' period drama starring Keira Knightley streaming free in the UK

  29-12-2025 16:28 via express.co.uk
  Fans flocked to IMDb to shower the film with praise, with one called it "one of my favourite films of all time".
  
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• Avengers Doomsday release date, cast and more as Marvel drops teaser trailer

  29-12-2025 16:19 via express.co.uk
  Marvel's teaser of Avengers: Doomsday has sent fans into a frenzy
  
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• 'Masterpiece' film based on true story has 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes

  29-12-2025 11:08 via express.co.uk
  This emotional film that's based on a true story has been branded a "masterpiece" by many who have watched it - and it's on Amazon Prime.
  
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• ‘Masterpiece’ biopic that fans can't stop watching is streaming free now

  29-12-2025 11:01 via express.co.uk
  One fan said: "This was the fourth time I saw it and I still cried at the end," adding if "someone asked me to go see it tomorrow I would go again!"
  
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• Claudia Winkleman teases 'truly extraordinary' Traitors series with 'new' feature

  29-12-2025 10:22 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Claudia Winkleman said fans of The Traitors can expect a "truly extraordinary" fourth series, starting from New Year's Day on BBC One.
  
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• One of the greatest films of all time is in on BBC Two today

  29-12-2025 09:01 via express.co.uk
  The star of this spy thriller was confused by the script, much to the director's delight.
  
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• 'Masterpiece' gangster film with star-studded cast on Channel 4 tonight

  29-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The epic was helmed by the "greatest iving director"
  
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• Oscar-winning Sean Connery Cold War thriller is on TV today

  29-12-2025 08:01 via express.co.uk
  This epic Sean Connery thriller was directed by Die Hard's John McTiernan.
  
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• How to watch Jools Holland's 2025 Annual Hootenanny (and the celebrities joining him)

  28-12-2025 10:52 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Jools Holland will welcome in the New Year with the likes of Olivia Dean, Jessie J, Craig David, Ronnie Wood and Lulu - how to watch and the full lineup.
  
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• Start your 2026 with a visit to a newly renamed theatre in the Lake District

  28-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  The Old Laundry Theatre, set to be renamed after Victoria Wood, is boasting a varied array of shows as part of its schedule in the new year.
  
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• Celebrated folk duo hit the stage in Cumbrian town on Valentine's Day

  28-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A Cumbrian arts venue is set to host two of folk music’s most celebrated artists on Valentine’s Day.
  
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• Movie screening and after party at Furness cinema this month

  27-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A Furness cinema is set to host a festive night of entertainment with a screening of a classic film and after party.
  
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• From music to theatre and comedy: A jam-packed start to 2026 at The Coro

  27-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Attention is now turning to the new year, with the theatre boasting a jam-packed schedule for residents to enjoy.
  
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• I saw this classic musical and one theme seems chillingly relevant today

  26-12-2025 18:58 via express.co.uk
  REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof is playing at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham until January 3.
  
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• ‘Masterpiece’ horror film with one of the ‘best twists ever’ returns to Netflix

  26-12-2025 18:25 via express.co.uk
  One fan said it has one of the "best endings and twists we've seen today in movies", calling it a "must see".
  
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• Michael Caine’s WW2 veteran film based on incredible true story is on BBC2 today

  26-12-2025 18:13 via express.co.uk
  Michael Caine plays a real-life D-Day veteran who escaped his nursing home to attend the 70th anniversary ceremony in Normandy.
  
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• Steve McQueen was arrested and jailed during The Great Escape shoot

  26-12-2025 17:45 via express.co.uk
  The Great Escape is on BBC Two this afternoon and BBC iPlayer afterwards.
  
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• The new WW2 film fans are calling an 'instant classic'

  26-12-2025 11:29 via express.co.uk
  The powerful film has been dubbed as the best movie of the year, with fans praising everything from the performances to the directing.
  
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• 'Phenomenal' space film based on real life events airs on ITV tonight

  26-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The acclaimed space drama airs on ITV4 on Boxing Day at 6.35pm
  
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• 'Perfect' film 'exactly what we need right now' on ITV tonight

  26-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The film features a star-studded cast as it on ITV2 tonight
  
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• 'Mind-boggling' Mission Impossible with almost perfect rating on Film 4 tonight

  26-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The Tom Cruise blockbuster has ben hailed by fans and critics alike
  
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• Al Pacino's 'greatest ever film' fans hail 'masterpiece' on Film 4 tonight

  26-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The cult classic thriller is often hailed as one of the greatest films ever made
  
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• 'Absolute masterpiece' and 'best movie ever' airing on BBC today

  26-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The feel-good film was a huge box office success and has been hailed a "classic" by many fans who say it's the "best movie ever"
  
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• Ghost ships and gnome-like beings - the Lake District folklore linked to Christmas

  25-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  The strange Lake District folklore linked to Christmas, as told by Cumbrian author, Stephen G. Rae.
  
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• The greatest film ever made is on BBC Two this Christmas Eve

  23-12-2025 19:20 via express.co.uk
  This classic film is widely regarded as the best of all time.
  
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• Next James Bond adventure gets new 2026 release date as delay announced

  23-12-2025 18:54 via express.co.uk
  The next official James Bond adventure is called 007 First Light.
  
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• John Wick 5 starring Keanu Reeves: All you need to know

  23-12-2025 17:44 via express.co.uk
  John Wick 5 is confirmed with Keanu Reeves starring, despite that shock ending in Chapter 4.
  
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• Tom Hanks’ favourite Christmas movie is a 1965 classic 'It’s magical'

  23-12-2025 17:24 via express.co.uk
  Tom Hanks said of his favourite Christmas film, "time freezes when I watch that".
  
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• Love Actually star 'unrecognisable' 22 years after tempting Harry Potter legend

  23-12-2025 16:47 via express.co.uk
  German actress Heike Makatsch, famous for playing temptress Mia in Love Actually, now looks completely different 22 years on.
  
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• Spider-Man 4 Brand New Day release date, trailer, cast and Tom Holland plot

  23-12-2025 16:27 via express.co.uk
  Spider-Man Brand New Day follows the return of Tom Holland as Peter Parker after Spider-Man No Way Home.
  
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• 'Absolute classic' Christmas film dubbed 'underrated gem' is streaming for free

  23-12-2025 16:18 via express.co.uk
  Christmas is almost here but there's still plenty of time to stream this "classic Christmas movie" filled with festive "magic".
  
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• Avengers Doomsday trailer unveils Chris Evans Captain America return with baby

  23-12-2025 15:32 via express.co.uk
  The first Avengers Doomsday trailer has been playing in IMAX ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
  
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• I watched Home Alone — 1 thing made me so angry I vow never to watch again

  23-12-2025 08:57 via express.co.uk
  Home Alone is a Christmas classic beloved by many, but there's one big reason why I will never watch this film again.
  
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• Eleanor Colee brings magic to Kendal at second-ever Jazz Club at the Brewery Arts

  23-12-2025 06:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Mesmerised, entertained, and simply in awe of the talent. The vibes, as they say, were immaculate. December’s Jazz Club at the Brewery Arts, featuring saxophonist and composer Eleanor Colee, did not disappoint.
  
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• EastEnders character set to return to soap after 30 years for special story

  22-12-2025 10:40 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Debbie Bates, played by Nicola Duffett, will reappear as part of a dementia storyline centred around her husband Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley).
  
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• Cinema bosses building something 'truly special' after 2025 reopening

  22-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  The Royalty Cinema in Bowness-on-Windermere is aiming for 'bigger and better' after reopening earlier this year.
  
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• Christmas with Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen: 'It's chaos - and we love it!'

  21-12-2025 09:57 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen ponders her upcoming Christmas day
  
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• Lake District amateur theatre group returns with annual pantomime

  21-12-2025 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  As the festive season kicks into gear, it’s time for theatres across Cumbria to see the return of panto.
  
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• Jimmy Carr's British spoof Fackham Hall is witty and bawdy – but it's not brilliant

  21-12-2025 02:25 via express.co.uk
  As tradition, my mum and I go to the cinema each month to watch a film; this December, we watched Fackham Hall.
  
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• Masterpiece movie from 1994 named ‘greatest Christmas film ever’ is on Disney+

  20-12-2025 21:32 via express.co.uk
  For a film that will get you into the festive spirit, you can't overlook this classic.
  
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• Oscar-winning World War 2 ‘masterpiece’ is on TV this weekend

  20-12-2025 21:29 via express.co.uk
  An Oscar-winning World War 2 "masterpiece" is on TV this weekend.
  
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• Avatar Fire and Ash IMAX 3D best and worst seating revealed by James Cameron

  20-12-2025 21:18 via express.co.uk
  Avatar trilogy director James Cameron reveals the ultimate viewing experience for his new blockbuster.
  
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• Die Hard is obviously a Christmas movie: 7 reasons Yippee-Ki-Yay classic is most festive

  20-12-2025 19:59 via express.co.uk
  Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis, may have hit cinemas in the summer, but it's definitely a Christmas movie.
  
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• Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 release dates as Avatar Fire and Ash storms box office

  20-12-2025 16:31 via express.co.uk
  James Cameron has already filmed some of Avatar 4, years ahead of schedule.
  
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