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‘We recognise it in this very primal way’: Stephen Fry, Brie Larson, Chris Ofili and more on why we can’t get enough of Greek mythology

Love, death, grief, power, revenge: Greek tragedies get to the essence of the human experience. Here, writers and artists select their favourite plays, music and films inspired by ancient classics, from The Hunger Games to a Santana hit

The Guardian - UK

Grammy winner to headline charity Christmas concert with readings from Hollywood stars

A host of famous faces will perform at The Fayre of St James this week

The Independent UK

Best audiobooks that bring the story to life

Change the way you enjoy literature by listening to the classics

Evening Standard

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Stephen Fry, Chrissie Hynde and Sophie Winkleman sign letter protesting 5G advertising on the Tube

Stephen Fry and a host of other celebrities have signed a letter asking for TfL to change its 5G signage, which they claim ‘could be dangerous for children’

Evening Standard

How to watch QI season 22 online: stream British quiz show from anywhere in the world

The iconic British quiz show is back with host Sandi Toksvig. Here's how to watch QI season 22 ready for when it starts on Sunday, October 27.

WhatToWatch

New ‘time-slip’ book that’s a must-read for His Dark Materials fans

Stephen Fry is among those who’ve enjoyed the new page-turner

The Independent UK

Can a ‘Trumpist’ approach to politics work in Australia?

In one of their typically literary sketches, 1990s comedy duo Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie asked if Adolf Hitler’s fanatical racist oratory would have been as charismatic if delivered in English.

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Odyssey by Stephen Fry audiobook review – one hell of a trip

With his distinctive narration, the author-actor brings warmth and humour to his retelling of Homer’s epic, the last in his Greek myth series

The Guardian - UK

Best books about Greek mythology to learn the classic tales of ancient history

From immortalised classical epics to lesser-known myths

Evening Standard

Odyssey by Stephen Fry – the tales of return from the Trojan war are charmingly retold but at an uncomfortable cost

Stephen Fry’s Odyssey is the final instalment in his retellings of Greek myth that began with Mythos. Here, Fry tells us, we move away from the turbulent creation of the gods and the swashbuckling heroes of old, into “a profoundly human story”: a tale of one man’s journey home “to…

The Conversation

Odyssey by Stephen Fry review – a jaunty version of Homer

The last in Fry’s four-book retelling of the Greek myths is relatable and full of humour

The Guardian - UK

James Corden admits turning to weight loss drug Ozempic in a bid to slim down

The Gavin and Stacey star has come to the realisation that ‘nothing about my eating has anything to do with being hungry’

Evening Standard

James Corden reveals why he stopped taking Ozempic

Star has previously admitted to being bullied over his weight

The Independent UK

‘How far do you go in the depiction of gay lovemaking?’: Christopher Wheeldon on his new Oscar Wilde ballet

There has never been a gay-themed work in the classical dance repertoire – until now. The esteemed choreographer hopes to change that for good, even if he’s sometimes the one blushing

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John Cleese seemingly quits Twitter as he calls out Elon Musk

He joins growing list of celebrities such as Stephen Fry, Whoopi Goldberg, Elton John, leaving the platform

The Guardian - UK

In brief: Odyssey; Good Nature; Listen for the Lie – review

Stephen Fry is at his best in the last of his quartet of Greek myths; new insights into how the natural world boosts our health; and a suspected killer is the subject of small-town gossip

GoodToKnow

Yoto launches Harry Potter cards in response to huge demand - and they're available now

Kids can finally listening to their favourite Harry Potter stories, ready by Stephen Fry, on their Yoto audio players

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Stephen Fry is coming to Canberra

The multitalented British raconteur will host an event later this year.

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The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Fry call for Labour to enact ban on tickets to cruel animal attractions abroad

Tories failed to implement crackdown as polar bear kept in 35C heat and monkeys kept on chains

Evening Standard

Kit Harington calls criticism of black-only play nights 'vaguely ridiculous'

The idea has been previously criticised as ‘wrong and divisive’ but the former Game of Thrones actor believes it’s ‘an incredibly positive thing’

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Hysterical; The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman; Jon Holmes Says the C-Word

A tale of mystery illness – and Jell-O – grips; Naomi Alderman illuminates our digital age; and comedian Jon Holmes creates the ‘men talk cancer’ show he needed, featuring Eric Idle, Stephen Fry and more

The Guardian - UK

‘People say my book gave them a panic attack’: When We Cease to Understand the World author Benjamín Labatut

His page-turning books about quantum physics and game theory have given the Chilean writer a cult following – and won him famous fans from Stephen Fry to Björk and Barack Obama

The Independent UK

Sharon Stone doubles down on her support of Kevin Spacey: ‘He should be allowed to come back’

‘There’s so much hatred for him because in his case it was man-on-man,’ the ‘Basic Instinct’ star said

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon diary: Stephen Fry spotted, Clijsters the Swiftie and skids

A former world No 1 admits to a soft spot for a megastar while Greg Rusedski says slipping on grass is a rite of passage

Evening Standard

Princess Beatrice and Sienna Miller among big names in Wimbledon's Royal Box on day nine

Stephen Fry and Sir Cliff Richard were also among stars at Centre Court

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