Alan Rickman
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The Diaries of Alan Rickman, written by the actor until his death with the intention of one day publishing them, will be released in autumn 2022
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In a new series, we delve into Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton’s amazing archive of stage photos. This week: Hamlet, as played by actors including Damian Lewis, Paapa Essiedu and Michelle TerryGallery
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The actor is best known as the TV detective Strike, but there’s something about his deeply troubling lead film role in The Souvenir that suits him down to the ground
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Ivan Kyncl: In the Minute, an exhibition celebrating the atmospheric work of the Czech-born theatre photographer, is at the V&A in London until 7 JulyGallery
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Richard E Grant was 14 when he invited Barbra Streisand to stay with his family in Africa. His is just one of many pieces of fanmail written by people who went on to become famous
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5 out of 5 stars.The deafening shootouts, the uproarious explosions and the killer catchphrase remain gloriously intact as the festive face-off gets a 30th anniversary rerelease
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Bruce Willis’ vest-wearing hero was an unlikely savior in 1988 and despite endless attempts to recycle the formula, he remains without equal in the genre
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It’s not about Christmas, seldom shown at Christmas, and Bruce Willis’s vest isn’t red with fur trim – but this action blast is as essential as tinsel and telly
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4 out of 5 stars.Erin Doherty emerges as one of the year’s great discoveries with a stunning performance as the young American desperate to rectify the world’s injustices
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The Kick-Ass and Kingsman screenwriter on how the late Alan Rickman influenced her new film, The Limehouse Golem, and how her daughters empowered her views on gender politics
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A new production of Alan Bennett’s Forty Years On has Richard Wilson playing the headmaster. Take a look at theatre’s best school staff through the yearsGallery
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Brief letters: Theresa May’s Vogue shoot | The Battle of Cable Street | Love Actually | Tooth extractions on children | Bread pudding | Chuck Berry
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From Prince Harry speaking out against racism to Ed Balls on Strictly, everything that cheered us up as the year ended
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Star of The Limehouse Golem, which has premiered at Toronto, was admirer of Rickman, who left project before his death
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The singer’s 12th LP, 57th & 9th, ‘gets philosophical’ about the dark side of success, and also addresses climate change sceptics
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