We’ve heard a lot about the new generation of British playwrights – but how much of it is hype? Does age matter in writing? And who are the names to look out for? Jan Dalley is joined by young writer Bola Agbaje, whose first play ‘Gone Too Far’ won an Olivier Award; Steven Atkinson, artistic director of the HighTide Festival for new writing; and Sarah Hemming, FT theatre critic. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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The Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens is often drawn to dark subjects. “Pornography” tackled the 2005 London bombings; “Punk Rock” depicted violence at an English private school; and his controversial recent play “Three Kingdoms” shed light on the European sex trade. Now, Stephens’ adaptations of two classics – one old, one new – are about to open in London: a rewriting of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and a dramatisation of Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He talks to Jan Dalley and Sarah Hemming. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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Jessica Wright made sure she pulled out all the stops at the National Television Awards in London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, flaunting her toned pins in a jaw-dropping dress with a soaring thigh-high slit.

The former TOWIE star, 32, shared a picture of his wife, 32, mother, 59, sisters Jess, 34, with her beau William, and Natalya, 19, brother Josh, 30, and his wife Hollie posing in front of a Christmas tree.

The Wright family - including Mark, 32, and his wife Michelle Keegan, also 32 - provided fans with an inside peek into their wild Christmas in a series of Instagram snaps on Wednesday.

The World Darts Championship was briefly halted on Monday night after a power cut interrupted the action at the Alexandra Palace.

Peter Wright will be the man to challenge defending champion Michael van Gerwen in the PDC World Championships final, as the pair came out on top on Monday night.

Gerwyn Price has slammed Peter Wright for employing dirty tactics and described his behaviour as 'out of order' following his defeat in their heated World Darts Championship semi-final.

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World champion Peter Wright won the opening match of the PDC Home Tour, overcoming a scare against Peter Jacques. Wright, who is known for his wacky haircuts, donned an NHS logo on his head.

Mark Wright discussed having children with his wife Michelle Keegan on Loose Women on Wednesday. 

The former TOWIE star, 33, appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain where she was speaking about her new podcast, Girls No Filter.

She said: 'I saw them both in the gym. They don't talk it's really weird. I was like "F**king hell, we weren't like that". It's like they don't know each other. I can't go into that though. I'm just so glad that ain't me'.

So the couple were no doubt overjoyed to be reunited this week as they enjoyed a bizarre reunion by heading to the racy Pirates Reloaded Acrobatic Show in Mallorca

The couple glammed up for a date night at STK in Ibiza on Thursday, making a rare appearance together days after Lauren branded their relationship 'really weird'.

The actress and the TV presenter, both 32, looked more loved-up than ever as they packed on the PDA while enjoying a sun-soaked day on a yacht in Ibiza with a group of friends on Sunday.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have given fans a glimpse into their scenic Ibiza holiday with a series of envy-inducing social media snaps.

Michelle Keegan looked incredible as she joined hunky husband Mark Wright at the gym on Friday.

During an interview on Heart Breakfast , the actress, 32, poked fun at the other half as she branded his domestic habits 'lazy' and admitted he often leaves his dirty pants on the floor.

The Brassic, 32, was effortlessly stylish in the cropped denim all-in-one garment layered atop a mustard tank top as she strolled along with her reality star husband

Michelle Keegan posted a sultry selfie of herself on Sunday as she enjoyed a night out with her husband Mark Wright and friends at Chigwell hotspot Sheesh - before defiantly sharing snaps of their dinner.

The star has defended his and wife Michelle Keegan's love for staying in shape after trolls left nasty comments about them 'needing to eat' under images of their toned bodies.

Michelle Keegan has revealed she is constantly get asked by her mother Jackie when she and her husband Mark Wright will have children.

The former Coronation Street actor, 32, looked stunning with her hair in loose tousled waves while going make-up free

Michelle Keegan enjoyed a rare outing with her husband Mark Wright on Wednesday, as they stepped out for lunch together in Manchester.

The ex-TOWIE star, 32, insisted regular business trips are the 'secret to a happy marriage' as he discussed the results from a recent survey during his Saturday show on Heart Radio earlier this month.

She's spent the past few weeks hard at work filming Brassic season two. So Michelle Keegan let loose at the cast wrap party on Tuesday as she invited her husband Mark Wright to join in the festivities.

Speaking on his Heart Radio show, the presenter said that he had to grovel to his spouse, both 32, after he decided forego her tradition of watching films with a buffet of snacks to head to the pub.

Mark shared an Instagram snap of the couple in their fancy dress on Sunday, capping off their family weekend. 

Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan pulled out all the stops on New Year's Eve when they hosted a fancy dress party for their family and friends. 

The former TOWIE star and the ex-Corrie actress, 32, appeared delighted to be in each other's company as they rang in his 33rd birthday with a romantic trip to Jamaica with Sandals Resorts UK.

The former Corrie star, 32, and her husband, 33, continued to document their trip to Jamaica with a fresh-faced snap on Instagram on Thursday.

The couple looked like besotted newlyweds as the TV presenter, 33, showed his love for the actress, 32, in a sweet Instagram post to mark Valentine's Day on Friday.

Former TOWIE star Mark Wright, 33, and ex-Corrie actress Michelle Keegan, 32, submitted plans to knock down an Essex farmhouse and replace it with a vast Georgian-style home.

Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright enjoyed a romantic date night at Craig's in LA on Monday night. 

The former Coronation Street, 32, looked radiant in a pretty floral dress with voluminous sleeves and paired with trainers

The former Coronation Street star, 32, flaunted her toned abs in an orange bandeau top and a fuchsia pink suit as she joined her spouse, 33, in London's Hammersmith Apollo.

The TV couple submitted plans to knock down their new place and replace it with a sprawling Georgian-style mansion, but it appears they've also hit a stumbling block

Former Towie star Mark, 33, and ex-Corrie actress Michelle, 32, were granted planning permission by Epping Forest District Council - but they must explain how they'll get rid of foul sewage at the site.

The presenter, 33, jokingly asked fans if they could guess where he was as he flexed his muscles next to the iconic Hollywood sign. Mart previously hosted the US series Extra from 2017 to 2019.

The Our Girl actress, 32, and TOWIE star, 33, purchased the £2million property in 2013 and it has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and plush furnishings.

When the Our Girl star, 32, came into shot she was facing the camera and as she crossed her legs she exclaimed: 'Hello! Legs open!' shortly before Mark continued his Instagram session with pal Olly Murs

The TV couple are said to have gained approval from the local council to demolish their new four-bedroom farmhouse and turn it into a Georgian-style mansion after buying it for £1.3million in October.

Michelle Keegan and husband Mark Wright appear to be sticking to their dedicated workout regime while in lockdown. 

The radio presenter, 33, was chatting to Michelle about the new series of her comedy Brassic and joked that it was 'strange' to be interviewing his wife.