American fantasy drama series; prequel to Game of Thrones
The Guardian and other outlets have reported on ongoing regulatory and industry moves to tighten safety standards for AI deployment, with governments and platforms increasingly requiring transparency and accountability in how AI systems are trained and used.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
The Royal Shakespeare Company has opened The Mad King, a Game of Thrones prequel, in Stratford-upon-Avon. The 3h45m production brings younger versions of familiar figures to the stage with a 36-strong cast and innovative puppetry. Reviews are mixed on pace and poetry, but the project aims to broaden GoT’s reach beyond devoted fans.
Andrew Davies says Made in Chelsea informs his Watsons adaptation, drawing parallels between reality TV drama and Austen’s social rituals. He notes the show’s influence on modern storytelling, while others comment on how Austen would view today’s dating culture.
Apple TV’s Slow Horses returns for a sixth season, with Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb leading the Slough House misfits as they are hunted by ruthless killers. River Cartwright and Diana Taverner navigate a high-stakes game replete with return of old allies and foes. The show keeps its sharp tone while expanding the mythos with new threats and familiar faces.