The succession of the slain leader’s son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic’s defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisis.

A stylish high-stakes armed robbery thriller with Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, and a gentle supernatural comedy from Mackenzie Crook. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the ...

Pearce Quigley has achieved much in a career which has seen the actor who grew up in Prestwich appearing on stage with the RSC and in the West End and appearing on TV in series such as Detectorists ...

Sheikh Khalifa’s disappearance has caused deep anxiety among his family and followers. Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, a respected Islamic scholar from Zaria and leader of the Fityanul Islam Tijaniyya ...

The BBC's new sitcom Small Prophets has been hailed by viewers as a "masterpiece" following its release on Monday. The six-part series, titled Small Prophets, is created, written and directed by BAFTA ...

BBC fans have been introduced to a fresh comedy featuring stars from The Office, Monty Python and Game of Thrones.Comedy fanatics have been on the lookout for their next fixation, with many taking to ...

Mackenzie Crook is back on the BBC with another comedy series that is having no trouble enchanting viewers. A follow-up to his earlier hits Detectorists and Worzel Gummidge, this latest effort sees ...

The proliferation of semi-autonomous Muslim majority communities in Western Europe applying aspects of “Sharia,” Islamic law jurisdiction, has alerted some U.S. lawmakers to this same developing ...

Sir Michael Palin has said he was attracted to the "humour and magic" of Small Prophets - the new BBC drama that marks his first TV acting role in seven years. Critics have heaped praise on the new ...

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The BBC Two series proves a gentle fusion of workplace comedy and whimsical folklore Anita Singh Arts and Entertainment Editor Anita Singh is the Telegraph’s arts and entertainment editor. She joined ...