Actor-cum-writer Simon Callow tells Stephen Jewell about his fascination with two very different famous literary icons — and how they share one crucial trait.

Pippa Middleton begins the introduction to Celebrate, her new collection of home entertaining tips, by saying she is "by nature an optimist".

Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin tells Stephen Jewell how he was able to revive the career of his popular hero, who’s still looking for the nearest pub.

The chardonnay-swilling, journal-writing Bridget Jones is to return in a third novel next year, her creator Helen Fielding has announced.

Pacey thriller takes you on a wild ride, discovers Nicky Pellegrino.

Some of the country's best-known people have shared their favourite places and fondest memories in a new book.

They’re a passionate bunch, cyclists. None more so than producer and comedian Jon Bridges, who’s even written a book about cycling. Suzanne McFadden meets him to get the wheel story.

Nicky Pellegrino is amused by Mrs Windsor's rail ride to Scotland.

One-time Python, at 69, is still boyishly nice in the way that little clever boys can be nice. In fact, he may even be the nicest chap in Britain.