Peter O'Toole, regarded as one of the best actors of all time, described what being Irish meant to him in a poignant interview with Charlie Rose in 1994. Born in Leeds to an Irish father, O'Toole always considered himself an Irish citizen and …

After rejecting Peter O'Toole at her desk when her mother warned her "not to flirt at work", Barbara Taylor Bradford transformed from a local newspaper reporter into a global literary powerhouse. The author, whose saga A Woman of Substance …

David Lean died at the age of 83, after 61 years of filmmaking (Image: Getty) Known for his sweeping visuals and emotionally layered storytelling, British filmmaker David Lean directed some of cinema’s most enduring masterpieces. Whether adapting classic …

So, when would you like to transfer from monsieur to mademoiselle?’ asked Dr Georges Burou at his clinic in Casablanca. ‘Immediately,’ replied George Jamieson. The year was 1960. Aged 25, he was desperate. All his life, he’d known for certain he was a …

While travel in Europe may seem pretty uneventful, if Brits plan on exploring further afield in 2025, they should consider the unusually high level of volatility across the world.On top of ongoing crime, armed conflict, and political oppression in places …

Films based on, adapted from, or loosely inspired by real-life events have been commonplace since the beginning of cinema, and they remain a highly popular proposition to this day. This makes perfect sense, because not only does ripping from historical …

Superheroes simply wouldn't exist without Superman, who started it all in 1938 and whose adventures continue through the final decades of his first century without missing a beat. His iconic status and enduring popularity have helped form the backbone …

You know that expression "You can't make this stuff up?" Although countless great fictional, fantastical stories have graced the big screen, there's something special about watching a movie based on a true story. Films about important …

Nominated for ten Oscars, the epic movie "Lawrence of Arabia" left its mark on the world but no one will ever forget Peter O'Toole, the Irish star, in its title role.  Omar Sharif, the legendary Egyptian actor, hadn't lost his sense of …