The #Moomins at 80: “a quietly radical message of tolerance, inclusivity and hope.” theguardian.com/commentisfree/… Tove Jansson

Full cast revealed for THE CONSTANT WIFE, Laura Wade’s retake of Somerset Maugham at The RSC. Rose Leslie leads, Tamara Harvey directs. Opens June 20 whatsonstage.com/news/complete-…

A timely repeat of THE NAZIS: A WARNING FROM HISTORY on BBC Four. Episode One is on BBC iPlayer now, narrated by me bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01…

George Wendt has left the stage. We worked together on the Canadian road movie RUPERT’S LAND in 1998. A charming, clever, warm man; being out in Vancouver with him meant never having to buy a beer. RIP m.youtube.com/watch?v=UV8cI1…

Labour promised to restore nature. Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it. We offered solutions. We’re done waiting. Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species. Without significant change, it must be scrapped.

We’re not alone in this. We & the The Wildlife Trusts are united in calling for Part 3 to be scrapped. Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Steve Reed MP, Matthew Pennycook MP, Angela Rayner, The choice is yours. And it will be remembered by the millions of us who care about the natural world.

JANE AUSTEN: RISE OF A GENIUS, a three-parter from 72 Films, starts this Monday on BBC Two. Contributors include Helen Fielding, Colm Tóibín, Charity Wakefield 🕷, Greta Scacchi, Tamsin Greig, Greg Wise, Dr @PriyaAtwal, Dr Louise Curran, Ken Loach and me bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Alan Yentob has died aged 78. "Alan was a true original. His passion wasn't performative - it was personal. He believed in the power of culture to enrich, challenge and connect us." DG Tim Davie RIP bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Sunday’s testimonial game for Will Nightingale is gonna be be one biiig party. A tribute to a great servant of AFC Wimbledon and a celebration of promotion 🏆. Featuring Beast, Ayoub, Seb Brown and BARRY FULLER. See you there! tickets.afcwimbledon.ltd.uk/selection/even…

📺 BBC London and lauren moore have covered William Nightingale’s story ahead of the testimonial match on Sunday. 🎟️ You’ll be able to watch a host of Dons legends (2pm kick-off) and see our Play-Off Trophy - buy your tickets here. 👉 tinyurl.com/3rpvab7h #AFCW 🟡🔵

Deadline Monday 16th June

At the Red Line for Palestine in Parliament Square. #StopArmingIsrael #StarvingChildrenIsARedLine

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