Jan Dalley is joined by Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the playwright Mike Packer, and journalist Carl Wilkinson to discuss literary adaptations. At the Oscars this month, six of the nine movies up for Best Picture are based on books – and the film version of de Bernières’ novel Red Dog is released in the UK on February 24. Why are adaptations so popular? Are filmmakers and investors just playing it safe in uncertain times? And how does it feel to see your novel – or play – on the big screen? Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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As two recent biopics come under fire from those depicted, the FT’s arts editor ponders what compels movie-makers to embellish ‘true stories’  

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Imelda Staunton has gushed about her time filming Downton Abbey: The Movie.

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The Downton Abbey movie is more than just a film- it's the heart of multi-million-pound merchandising industry, as companies seek a little aristocratic gloss to help sell their products.

After four years off our TV screens, Downton Abbey returned on Monday night for the world premiere of its big screen adaptation and received mixed reviews from critics.

The actress, 32, looked nothing short of sensational as she attended the red carpet premiere of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.

According to The Sun , executives at distributor Focus Features have approached writer Julian Fellowes to begin work on a sequel to make the most out of the film's success.

The actress, 63, showed off her quirky sense of style as she arrived for the photocall with co-star Michelle, 37, at the Rome Film Festival on Saturday.

The actress, 37, led the glamour in a stunning patterned sheer maxi dress with a black camisole underneath.

The actress, 39, who played Anna Bates in the series and the film adaptation, was joined by her fellow Downton stars Kevin Doyle and Michael C Fox.

Now that Greta Gerwig's Oscar-winning adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic is available to stream, eagle-eyed audiences have noticed a major error in a shot from the period film.

The 30-year-old explained that starring on House Rules 'wasn't great' for her diet, as she was constantly relying on a quick sugar fix during filming.

Kyly and Michael Clarke announced their separation on Wednesday, after reportedly living apart for five months. 

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian forward Neymar is set to feature in a documentary series for Netflix.French outlet La Parisen claims that the steaming giant is currently shooting a series.

The 25-year-old debuted her new haircut onto Instagram over the week. It all started Sunday, when Tallulah posted a mirror selfie showcasing her significantly shorter new locks.

She was a vision in a sheer black gown at the Emmys on Sunday but the 45-year-old star couldn't have looked more different on Wednesday when she was spotted filming her new movie.

This show started modestly in 2009, and has gone on to practically reinvent the family sitcom from the ground up, winning over 20 Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe along the way. 

Kim Kardashian shared a new video to her Instagram account on Monday morning. The 39-year-old TV vet appeared to have a very deep tan as she announced she was releasing a new fragrance.

Louis pushed his rigorous gymnastics training regimen to one side on Monday afternoon for a visit to ITV studios and the pressing issue that was his appearance on game show Celebrity Tipping Point: Lucky Stars.

The Team GB star is seen in his own footage standing beside his friend Luke Carson, who can be heard yelling “God is the greatest” while kneeling on a rug at a wedding party in Kettering.

It seems the Twitter feud between Iggy Azalea and Guy Sebastian is far from over. 

She's currently filming the action-thriller The Doorman, in which she plays a Marine officer who clashes with a gang of thieves.  

She is the multi-award winning actress who played Piper Chapman in Orange Is the New Black.

She has been a permanent fixture on EastEnders as the lovable Sharon Mitchell for 35 years and during this time has endured her fair share of scandals and forbidden love. 

EastEnders stars Maisie Smith and Danny Dyer cut casual figures as they returned to filming following the BBC soap's explosive 35th anniversary boat crash scenes.

The group clearly got into the spirit of the Irish festive holiday as Max donned a large leprechaun hat as he cut loose with his co-stars on Saturday.

In a statement posted to Twitter, executive producer Dame Pippa Harris broke the news to fans that filming for the upcoming Christmas Special and Series 10 had been halted for the time being.

The actress, 32, gave a glimpse of behind-the-scenes life on the show as she shared a sweet Instagram snap of herself and her co-stars on Thursday.

The former Coronation Street star, 32, gushed that it had been an 'absolute pleasure' filming the new series of the BBC drama, and confirmed it would be released sometime in 2020.

The Our Girl star, 32, who stars as Erin, and the Being Human actor, 35, who plays Dylan, were reunited with their fellow castmates on set.

The former Corrie star, 32, who married her husband Mark Wright, also 32, in 2015, hit the set alongside her co-stars while donning a tracksuit top

Michelle Keegan battled the elements as she filmed scenes for Brassic series two in chilly Lancashire on Friday.

Dressed as her character Corporal Georgie Lane, the actress, 32, beamed to cameras as she posed in her army gear.

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 28-year-old was spotted filming a cameo on the hit CW series after deciding to dip his toe in the acting pool.

Filming new reality show.

Josh Peck and Drake Bell have officially smoothed things over. The former Drake & Josh co-stars had a falling out back in June, when Josh failed to invite his 31-year-old friend to his wedding.

George Clooney enlisted the help of Brie Larson for the coffee brand's latest advert, with the pair spotted filming scenes in Madrid on Tuesday.

The singer, 28, arrived to the Eagle N Tun on New Canal Street, Birmingham, to film his latest collaboration with grime artists Jaykae and Aitch.

The singer, 28, was joined by rap stars Jaykae and Aitch for the video and a stuntman while he rode around on a quad bike for the shoot.

Suffolk's Chantry Park is the venue for a series of gigs by the Shape Of You hitmaker.

The Duke of Sussex and Ed Sheeran have shared a sneak peek inside Princess Eugenie's Ivy cottage home at Kensington Palace, after she loaned it to them for filming.

Frank Sheeran, who was infamous for 'painting houses' by spattering victims' blood on the walls, was allegedly a 'distant uncle' to Shape Of You singer Ed, 28.

Saoirse Ronan, 25, Emma Watson, 29, Florence Pugh, 23, and Eliza Scanlen, 20, play the March sister's in Greta Gerwig's adaption of Little Women with Meryl Streep, 70, as Aunt March.

The actress, 29, hid free copies of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women by iconic memorials around London for a global mission with The Book Fairies on Sunday.

David Nassim, 51, recorded 'at least five' rodents scurrying around the closed Pret a Manger restaurant in Leicester Square on Halloween night.