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K.J. Yossman Gillian Anderson is set to take center stage at the Southbank Centre season of literature and spoken world in London this fall.

EXCLUSIVE: Filming is underway in the UK on Euros Lyn’s (Heartstopper) black comedy The Radleys, starring Damian Lewis (Homeland).

“It feels like the TV bubble has burst,” Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh said today.

Studiocanal and SunnyMarch are to soon enter production on the Beneditch Cumberbatch-starring How to Stop Time, which has been rejigged from a feature to a TV series.

Studiocanal is gearing up to shoot “How To Stop Time,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and with D.C. Moore (“Mary & George”) and Tomas Alfredson (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”) on board as key creative talent. Production on the title by Studiocanal and SunnyMarch will be announced by CEO Anna Marsh on Monday at her keynote at Cannes’ MipTV trade fair.  In it, she also looks set to confirm that Studiocanal has acquired an equity stake in London-based Strong Film & Television, co-founded in late 2020 by “Broadchurch” director James Strong and Matt Tombs, a former executive at the BBC and Paramount.

Damian Lewis has been tapped to star in supernatural black comedy The Radleys, based on Matt Haig’s popular novel of the same name. The film has Heartstopper director Euros Lyn at the helm and is produced by Debbie Gray (Good Luck To You Leo Grande) through Genesius Pictures with Cornerstone Films handling worldwide sales.

Victoria Beckham has taken to Instagram to share the books she’s been loving, and it turns out that best-selling author Matt Haig is one of her favourites.RELATED: Cruz Beckham pays tribute to mum Victoria with sentimental outfitSHOP: 19 best books to read on holiday: Top reads for summer 2022The 48-year-old shared a snap of the Sunday Times Bestseller, How to Stop Time , as she reached out for more book recommendations with the caption: “I really enjoyed this book!! I just finished The Midnight Library too”.LOVE SHOPPING? Sign up to the HELLO! Edit newsletter How to Stop Time by Matt Haig, from £4.28, AmazonHow to Stop Time is a fantasy novel that follows the story of protagonist Tom Hazard, who looks like a normal 41-year-old but is hiding a secret - he’s been alive for centuries. A story about losing and finding yourself, the novel has been described as, “compelling and full of life’s questions.”MORE: Victoria Beckham's home gym at $24million Miami penthouse is so chicMatt Haig is the author of the worldwide phenomenon Reasons to Stay Alive, and the novel awarded for Readers Most Loved Book 2021, The Midnight Library, which is also on Victoria Beckham’s bookshelf.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. independent production company Genesius Pictures is debuting in the television space with a brace of projects, complementing its robust film slate.“Shetland” writer David Kane is developing “The Messenger,” a series based on author Anne Zouroudi’s bestselling Greek Detective novels. Genesius has also optioned the rights for Neil Jordan’s seminal 1986 film “Mona Lisa,” starring Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson and Michael Caine.

Naman Ramachandran United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K. literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group.Under the terms of the deal, London-based Curtis Brown Group, founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller. The structure will allow both parries to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the U.K.

UTA has acquired the Curtis Brown Group, the UK literary and talent agency that reps Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh and Orlando Bloom.

With Christmas around the corner, many families are now planning their festive viewing and looking for a film to settle down for on a cosy afternoon.

Jools Oliver is often singing her children's praises on social media, giving fans an insight into their close family bond. And on Sunday, the wife of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver shared an inspirational quote for her kids.MORE: Jools Oliver and daughter Petal in fits of laughter in rare behind-the-scenes videoThe message, which was initially shared by author Matt Haig, read: "Never be cool.

Graham Norton Book Club is returning to Audible, featuring a number of stars including Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes and The Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood. The new series lineup will also feature bestselling authors such as Matt Haig, Walter Mosley, Lisa Taddeo, Yaa Gyasi and Val McDermid, plus special guests including Dave Grohl, Celia Imrie and Derren Brown.

The One Show fans love to see Alex Jones on the BBC programme each week, but viewers were certainly happy with a surprise from Emma Willis this evening.Emma has hosted a sea of popular shows, including Big Brother, and her fans remain loyal as ever and still love to see her on their screens.She joined Jermaine Jenas to discuss the football, the NHS, a new game show and Matt Haig and his new book.Immediately as she showed up on screen, fans were sharing their joy to see her back on TV.One user wrote: "Emma Willis and JJ nailed that episode of The One Show tonight.

Oti Mabuse has shared an empowering message, where she urged fans to embrace themselves whilst ignoring the haters.Sharing a quote from author Matt Haig on Instagram, the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion said: "Embrace that you-ness - @mattzhaig."READ: Strictly's Oti Mabuse reveals heartache at not seeing sister Motsi for a yearWATCH: Oti Mabuse reveals very unexpected gift from husbandThe message, which lamented those who "ridicule" and "mock," was met with much praise – particularly from her fellow Strictly professional dancers.MORE: Oti Mabuse surprised with gift from husband - but it wasn't what she was expectingSEE: Oti Mabuse just took power dressing to a whole new levelThe quote read: "If you aim to be something you are not,

podcast with Spotify, and guests on the first episode include Elton John.Archewell Audio launched on the streaming service this week, and the first episode sees the couple reflecting on the events of 2020 alongside “a few friends and a lot of other folks” that the pair “admire,” aiming to “get their thoughts on what they learned from 2020”.On the episode, John is joined by TV presenter and Gavin and Stacey co-creator James Corden, Reasons To Stay Alive author Matt Haig, tennis player Naomi Osaka and more.In his segment, Elton John called 2020 “the worst year I’ve ever known”, while hoping that the pandemic means “that we have become better people” and shared a “hope for healing” in the following years.Listen to the first episode of

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have launched their new podcast series with a holiday special featuring stars like Sir Elton John, Tyler Perry, and Deepak Chopra reflecting on the year that was 2020. The stand-alone Spotify release, titled, 2020 Archewell Audio Holiday Special, debuted on the streaming service on Tuesday, and features "a collection of personal anecdotes and inspirational stories from a variety guests around the world".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ringing in the new year on Spotify with a few friends. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have released the first podcast through their multi-year deal with the audio streaming giant.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released their first podcast episode as part of their new content deal with Spotify. The premiere episode from Archewell Audio features some huge celebrity names and there's even a cameo made by their 1-year-old son Archie Harrison.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are bidding adieu to 2020 with their first podcast for Spotify — along with a host of celebrity guests and a few (very) brief words from their young son, Archie.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Tuesday released a standalone holiday special, produced by Archewell Audio and Spotify’s Gimlet, exclusively on the Spotify global streaming platform.In the 34-minute special, the royal couple share a collection of personal anecdotes and inspirational stories from a variety guests around the world including: Stacey Abrams, Christina Adane, José Andrés, Brené Brown, Rachel Cargle, Deepak Chopra, James Corden, Matt Haig, Sir Elton John, Hussain Manawer, Naomi Osaka, Tyler Perry, and George

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are looking back on 2020 in their holiday special, produced by Archewell Audio and Gimlet, and streaming exclusively on Spotify.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex asked a few of their celebrity friends to «fill in the blank: 2020, the year that…»Music icon Sir Elton John, filmmaker Tyler Perry, host James Corden, chef José Andrés, professor and author Brené Brown, tennis pro Naomi Osaka, author Rachel Cargle, George the Poet, author Deepak Chopra, politician Stacey Abrams, poet Hussain Manawer, activist Christina Adane and novelist and journalist Matt Haig were among those who share «their thoughts on what they learned from 2020.»«As we all know, it’s been a YEAR.