The Regime review: A political satire with no bite, little wit and a totally OTT Kate Winslet, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Kate Winslet is delirious as the germophobe Chancellor of a crackpot country somewhere in Middle Europe, in The Regime (Sky Atlantic).

Emily Blunt, Carey Mulligan, Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy lead the British glamour as the 96th annual Academy Awards red carpet kicks off four HOURS before the ceremony even begins

On a night dedicated to the best of American cinema it was the Brits who lit up the red carpet outside Hollywood's Dolby Theatre ahead of the 96th annual Academy Awards on Sunday evening.

The 30 best period dramas to watch on demand: Our critics sift through thousands of options to pick the most romantic, gripping and steamy shows to enjoy right now

Our critics have done the hard work for you by sifting through copies options to bring you an unmissable selection of 30 period dramas full of tension, romance and intrigue.

The 20 best shows to watch On Demand this weekend - from Netflix to Channel 4: Our critics sift through thousand of options so you don't have to

Gripping thrillers, romantic comedies and period dramas all feature in our critics' picks of the best shows to watch On Demand right now. Read on to find out what to watch this weekend...

ALISON BOSHOFF: How Vanessa Kirby pipped rising star Andrea Riseborough to Princess Margaret role in The Crown

Series six part two of The Crown arrived on on Netflix on Thursday , December 14, bringing the show about the British royal family to a close.

Hollywood verpasst sich einen Oscar-Maulkorb

Dürfen Stars vor der Oscar-Verleihung etwas über die Filme ihrer Konkurrenten sagen oder ist das schon Beeinflussung? Die Akademie hat die Vorschriften verschärft – und könnte damit das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung einschränken.

Andrea Riseborough looks sophisticated at the Pre-Oscars dinner - amid her nomination controversy

The Best Actress nominee, 41, looked sophisticated in a leather co-ord at the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscar awards dinner at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills on Saturday. 

BRIAN VINER: Brits reign supreme on the far side of the Atlantic

More than 40 years have passed since Colin Welland brandished his Oscar statuette, awarded for writing Chariots of Fire.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Tom Cruise set to snub Baftas after Top Gun: Maverick was left off Best Film ballot

ALISON BOSHOFF: We all know what an Anglophile Tom Cruise is - and who can forget how assiduously he courted Prince William and Kate, who at the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick.

Andrea Riseborough breaks her silence on her Oscars controversy

The actress, 41, has spoken out for the first time after finding herself in the middle of a Hollywood scandal when she earned the surprise Best Actress nomination for To Leslie.

British actress Andrea Riseborough could still win Oscar for her role in low-budget film To Leslie

Riseborough (pictured) found herself in the middle of Hollywood's biggest scandals when she earned the Oscar nomination for her portrayal of an alcoholic who won the lottery in To Leslie.

All porn is harmful... it should be banned, writes JENNI MURRAY

A new report has revealed one in ten children have viewed porn by the age of nine. UK-based writer Jenni Murray argues that all pornography is harmful and violates women

Hollywood in ferment after Andrea Riseborough is shortlisted ahead of two black actresses

Instead of being able to bask in her remarkable success, Andrea Riseborough has been thrust centre stage in America's increasingly bitter debate over race.

Academy will NOT rescind surprise Oscar contender Andrea Riseborough's nomination

The Academy chose not to rescind Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination for Best Actress in the commercially unsuccessful To Leslie despite campaign 'concern.'

Questions are swirling around Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination

Andrea Riseborough may not be a name that rings many bells for the average moviegoer.

Christina Ricci slams 'elitist' Academy board over decision to review Andrea Riseborough nomination

The Academy is launching a review of Oscars campaigning after commercially unsuccessful film To Leslie surprised industry-watchers by earning Riseborough a nomination.

Oscar'larda yeni tartışma... Andrea Riseborough'nun adaylığı için soruşturma başlatıldı: Adaylar açıklanana kadar filmini kimse izlememişti

Sinema dünyasının merakla beklediği, dünyada da en merakla takip edilen ödül olan Oscar’lar için geri sayım bu hafta başında adayların açıklanmasıyla başladı. Adaylar genel hatlarıyla beklendiği gibi geldi; belli filmler ve oyuncular öne çıkan...

Probe into British actress Riseborough's Oscar nomination that left Hollywood insiders stunned

The film world had been astonished when Andrea Riseborough's portrayal of an alcoholic in independent film To Leslie received the Best Actress Oscar nomination

Andrea Riseborough went from stage school with Cheryl to Oscars

Andrea, the daughter of a used car salesman and a secretary, grew up in Wallsend and went to school with Cheryl Cole - before becoming an actress of enormous talent.