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Kids save divided Britain in new Arthur film
Can a child really change the world? In The Kid Who Would Be King, 12-year-old Alex must take up King Arthur’s sword to fight an evil enchantress who returns when Britain is...
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2019: Brexit, royal baby and the fate of Thanos
Will 2019 be a good year? They say that predicting the future is a fool’s game — but here are some big events coming up in the next 12 months, including films, sports and a new royal baby…
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The deeper meaning behind Watership Down
Is Watership Down “just a story about rabbits”? Richard Adams’s much-loved tale will soon be back on our screens in a new film. For decades, fans have tried to...
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Attenborough: Our civilisations could collapse
Is that really true? The TV presenter David Attenborough made a dramatic speech warning that civilisation may “collapse” if we do not fight climate change. It would not be the first time.
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BBC breaks Attenborough’s golden rule… twice
Should nature documentaries save the lives of the animals they film? David Attenborough has always said that he will not change the course of nature. Yet the crew of...
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Robin Hoodie: film puts new spin on old story
Is Robin Hood still relevant today? A new film has been made about the famous thief. Its director says that the tale of standing up to corruption is more important than ever.
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The moral message of the new Harry Potter film
Can it teach us about the world? Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the latest film from the Harry Potter universe....
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Attenborough show reveals secrets of survival
Are you a lion or a penguin? A new TV series narrated by Sir David Attenborough will look at whether it is best to be aggressive or to work together to survive in the wild.
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Bad Blood: Storm over Taylor’s political post
Should Taylor Swift stay out of politics? The singer thinks people should not vote for President Donald Trump’s party in America’s big elections next month. Some of his fans are angry with her.
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Lunacy! Moon movie accused of insulting US
Who owns the Moon? Ryan Gosling stars in a new movie about the first time man walked on the Moon. Back on Earth, a row is brewing over whether it should show him planting the US flag.
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The new Doctor: ‘change is nerve-wracking!’
Should the Doctor be a girl? The new series of Doctor Who starts on Sunday. For the first time in 55 years, the time travelling, two-hearted, alien adventurer is...
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Cumberbatch describes fighting off muggers
Is it brave to confront criminals? Last November, the actor stepped in when he saw a delivery driver being mugged in the street. Cumberbatch now says his actions were “a bit foolhardy”.
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How a Korean kids’ song became a worldwide hit
Why is Baby Shark so popular? Videos of the song have been watched over three billion times. It has now reached the UK’s Top 40, coming just a few places behind...
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The cellist hoping to save the world with music
Is this possible? Yo-Yo Ma is a famous classical musician. He has now embarked on a world tour, visiting 36 cities in six continents. He wants to prove that music brings the world together.
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The story of music videos, from MTV to YouTube
Are music videos becoming bigger than the tunes themselves? As of this week, video views count towards a song’s position in the charts. Videos have been shaping the music world for decades…