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In Jane Austen’s Persuasion, respite is a key ingredient for romance

It’s that time of year again. Flight costs are up, schools are out, and anyone lucky enough to afford a break is heading – literally or metaphorically – for the hills. Some might harbour visions of a beautiful stranger alone in a beach or bar, someone who takes a keen…

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Alicia Silverstone Opened Up About Clueless Being ‘Magic In A Bottle,’ But I Can’t Get Over The Wild Reason Studios Nearly Passed On It

As if!

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Jane Austen fight club: experts go head-to-head arguing for her best leading man

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we’re pitting Jane Austen’s much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate leading man, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the…

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Alicia Silverstone shares update on Clueless reboot

The actor played teen Cher Horowitz in the beloved 1995 comedy

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Why Jane Austen’s leading men are such enduringly popular heartthrobs

In Ang Lee’s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility (1995), the handsome cad Willoughby (played by Greg Wise) rescues Marianne (Kate Winslet) on horseback in the middle of a raging storm. Pathetic fallacy has rarely looked so good.

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Jane Austen at 250: Why we shouldn’t exaggerate her radicalism

The BBC’s recent docuseries, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius, the PBS mini-series Miss Austen as well as cultural and tourism festivities are all marking the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth for a global audience.

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Sense and Sensibility review – blue-chip cast decorates Emma Thompson’s pleasurable Austen adaptation

Thirty years later, this richly enjoyable film is back with its quality lineup including Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant alongside Thompson herself

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The 5 best Prime Video shows of 2025 so far with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you still haven't seen

Think you’ve seen everything there is to binge on Prime Video? Think again. These five underrated shows with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics still need to be seen.

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Jane Austen was a satirist – why isn’t she treated like one?

From the pompous vanity of Sir Walter Elliot in Persuasion (1817), to the shallow reading habits of Isabella in Northanger Abbey (1817), few characters in the works of Jane Austen are spared the gentle satire of her famously ironic narrative voice. Similarly, some of her best remembered characters, like Elizabeth…

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We Asked Romance Novelist Bolu Babalola to Share Her Favorite Books About a Second Chance at Love

Thinking of rekindling things with a former flame? No problem. Author Bola Babalola has just the book recommendations for you.

Marie Claire

Enjoyed together, Red Dwarf and Jane Austen offer a lesson in immersive world building

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. An Austen enthusiast might attend the birthday ball at the Alton Assembly Rooms in Hampshire or take an Austen-themed walking tour. They might dance at the Pump Rooms in Bath, a city with strong Austen connections, or in Utah, which…

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From orgies to marathon sex scenes: how did period drama get so raunchy?

Non-stop coitus, controversial nudity and shocking sex toys: steamy scenes in costume dramas have changed since Colin Firth got his shirt wet in Pride and Prejudice. Here is an outrageous history of small-screen sauciness

The Guardian - UK

Dame Emma Thompson to star in Sense And Sensibility sequel on Audible

The London-born actress starred in the 1995 film adaptation and won an Oscar for writing the screenplay.

Evening Standard

To buy or not to buy? $2m Shakespeare folio headlines literary treasures on sale at Melbourne’s rare book fair

Booksellers converge for a history-spanning set of offers which includes an ancient Chinese cheat sheet, a jungle cookbook and the first illustrated edition of Pride and Prejudice

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The Pride & Prejudice adaptations to watch now, as Netflix’s new version is announced

A six-part adaptation is in the works with an incredible cast, but you don't have to wait to get your Darcy fix

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Netflix's Pride And Prejudice Cast Has Me Cautiously Optimistic, But I'm Still Scarred By What The Streamer Did With Jane Austen's Persuasion

My poor nerves!

Evening Standard

Emma Corrin in first-look at Netflix’s Pride And Prejudice as full cast revealed

The six-part series adapts Jane Austen’s classic novel.

The Independent UK

Pride and Prejudice on Netflix: Meet the full cast bringing the Jane Austen classic to life

From Emma Corrin to Jamie Demetriou, the entire ensemble has been announced

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Hot Reads: Best summer romance books, ranked by spice level

From classic beachy-ready romances to dark and paranormal fantasies

The Guardian - UK

Turn the parody up to 11: the best spoof movies – ranked!

Ahead of Spın̈al Tap II and the Naked Gun reboot, we count down the best cinematic send-ups, from the Life of Brian and Scary Movie to Clueless and Airplane!

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Why Romance Novels Are Hitting It Big With Readers Right Now

Print isn't dead. That's something avid book readers will vouch for. Despite the rise of digital content and e-readers, many people still reach for a good, physical book. Lately, romance has been at the top among book genres.

The Guardian - UK

‘I danced my little bottom off!’ Anna Friel on a rejuvenating Oasis gig – and her new Jimmy McGovern drama

She lost a loved one and is about to appear in Unforgivable, a harrowing story about paedophilia. After this ‘rollercoaster of emotions’, says the actor, a Jane Austen or a romcom has to be next

The Guardian - UK

‘I love England so much’: From TV to pop, film to fashion, the UK is enjoying a cultural resurgence

Three decades on from Blur and Oasis, a new and more diverse wave of stars is celebrating British identity

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Bonnets, speech bubbles and ‘cheeky easter eggs’: a graphic biography of Jane Austen is subtly sophisticated

This year is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and she hasn’t aged a bit as the cultural touchstone of classy romance. Her Pride and Prejudice anti-hero, Mr Darcy, perennially pops up in his breeches in Instagram memes, while Regency feminist, Elizabeth Bennet has been brought to life by…

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I hate to be the scowling lesbian at the feast – but here’s what worries me about the new Austen adaptations

I love Jane Austen. But a fresh revival of the idea that what a woman needs most is to marry a man is the last thing we need, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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