Person: James Purefoy

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Top composer Clint Mansell to score Ben Wheatley's High Rise

High Rise is a film by Ben Wheatley. It is based on a book by J.G. Ballard. It has a cast including Tom Hiddleston, Jermey Iron and James Purefoy.

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Sunday’s TV tips

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Victoria Beckham 'woman of decade'

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TV not to miss

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Hellish tale in Sarajevo

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Stars to shine at 'Edge of Love' premiere

Blackbeard far removed from Depp exploits

One rogue who did deserve to be behind bars was Blackbeard (BBC, €24.99), a ruthless pirate whose violence terrorised the east coast of America in the 18th century.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2006

Rea joins cast for sci-fi epic

Irish actor Stephen Rea is keeping extra busy these days.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

Top cast help churn out fine Fair

Vanity Fair, the William Makepeace Thackeray classic of social ambition, comes to the screen in lavish splendour…though not without its flaws.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Purefoy 'fell for' Witherspoon

James Purefoy lusted after Vanity Fair co-star Reese Witherspoon - even though they are both attached and the actress was pregnant.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Brunettes have more fun, says Reese

Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon says she prefers life as a brunette.

Sun, 05 Sep, 2004

Love life of poet Graves to hit big screen

The love life of war poet Robert Graves is to be turned into a film.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2003

So British men are useless, Gwyneth?

Gwyneth Paltrow may be one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, but she still can't get a man on this side of The Pond, it seems. After her recent stay in London, the American actress blames British men for being useless at dating - but is that the real problem?

Thu, 15 Aug, 2002

Naming the next Bond again!

It's becoming a national sport, trying to figure out who will be the next 007 if and when Pierce Brosnan moves on.

Sun, 19 May, 2002