A giant of English film and theatre, Ian McKellan looks set to enchant another generation with his portrayal of London’s most famous detective as a frail recluse in his 90s says Will Lawrence

Ron Moody, who will forever be associated with the role of Fagin in Oliver!, was on his way to becoming a sociologist when he fell into acting.

Lee Child talks about the new adventures of his 70m-selling hero, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

CHINA: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un strikes fear into some hearts, but photos of a Chinese street food vendor with a distinct resemblance to the Pyongyang strongman have fuelled online mirth.

DO you remember Smiley’s People? It’s one of the great classic TV series, based on the novels of John LeCarre and starring Alec Guinness as the deep-thinking, slow moving British intelligence officer.

Vivien Leigh’s archive — including letters sent to husband Laurence Olivier and diaries written until just before the Gone With The Wind star’s death — have been acquired by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum&.

ROGER Morlidge may reach an impressive 6’ 2” in his stockinged feet, but with his moon-shaped face and podgy body he doesn’t stand out in a crowd.

Set in South Central, LA, End of Watch (16s) is a ‘ride-along’ with LAPD cops in one of America’s most notorious districts.

Gary Oldman feels "lucky" to be able to play a leading role in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'.

Helena Bonham Carter is in negotiations to star as Miss Havisham in a movie version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'.

Robert Redford and Paul Newman played the movie world’s greatest con artists of all time, according to a poll today.

While Hanks is always worth watching, and while he isn’t bad here, this Coen brothers re-make of the classic l950s Ealing Studios dark comedy is a disappointment.

Movie star Tom Hanks arrived at the Cannes Film Festival today to promote the new Hollywood remake of classic Ealing comedy The Ladykillers – then admitted he had never seen the original.

The Cannes Film Festival was kicking off today and promises an A-list line up of Hollywood stars.

BBC2 is celebrating its 40th birthday – and the BBC Radio Times has compiled a list of 40 landmark shows which have kept viewers tuning in.

Tom Hanks will be one of the presenters at the Oscars later this month – for the 11th time.

The American version of the hit British comedy Coupling has been taken off the air because of low ratings.

Oscar winner Roman Polanski is to direct a new big screen adaptation of Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist.

One of the biggest events in the arts calendar was due to be launched tomorrow as festival fever continued to grip Scotland’s capital city.

The cast of a new film about comic genius Peter Sellers was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival today.

The cast of a new film about comic genius Peter Sellers was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival today.

Tom Hanks is to star in a new film from the Coen Brothers.

Michael Caine says Mike Myers is "a comic genius on a par with Peter Sellers and Alec Guinness".

Ewan McGregor showed today that he is no match for the Dark Side at a charity premiere of Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones.

James Bond favourite Sir Sean Connery has been ranked as the greatest British movie actor of all time.