Tune in to BBC 2 at 9pm tonight for Welcome to Rio, a documentary series exploring Rio's shanty-towns, the favelas.

THE story of how Edward VIII (James D’Arcy) abdicated the English throne for the love of the American divorcee Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough) in 1936 might be a familiar one, but W.E. (16s) offers an unusual perspective, exploring the tale from Simpson’s point of view, and taking into account the fact that while Edward gave up his throne for Wallis, she sacrificed her entire life for him.

Haphazard and frenetic by name, 'Haywire' is a coolly assured and breathlessly choreographed action thriller that has been tailored to the dazzling athletic prowess of its leading lady.

From film to fashion, movies to music, food to travel, our critics reveal their Hot 100 choices for the summer ahead.

Oscar-winning film director Steven Soderbergh will begin shooting a new film starring top Hollywood stars on the streets of Dublin within weeks, it was confirmed today.