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George Orwell stood up for democratic socialism and against totalitarianism. He praised lucid writing and condemned euphemistic language. Many of the phrases with which we analyse politics and culture today — from the concept of Newspeak to the idea of Big Brother — come from Orwell. He is like a…

The announcement comes after his new film The Great Escaper was released in cinemas on October 6

Actor, 89, also criticised ‘Game of Thrones’, which he briefly starred in

A moving story and terrific performances from Caine and Glenda Jackson, in her final role, lift this melancholy real-life tale of a pensioner’s escapade in France

Explore the history of the humble - and not so humble - button.

Given British cinema’s enduring love of the Second World War and cheekie chappies it’s surprising this stranger-than-fiction story took so long to make it to the screen

Oliver Parker directs the real-life story of World War Two veteran Bernard ‘Bernie’ Jordan

The two British icons bring a huge amount of joy to the heartwarming true story of Bernard Jordan, the 89-year-old veteran who snuck off to attend the 70th anniversary of D-day