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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's right-hand man, had a head like a toad. We can see his fat jowls and tiny eyes in the portrait by Hans Holbein. It's impossible that anyone, least of all the vain monarch, ever looked at Cromwell and thought, 'In 500 years that bloke is going to be a sex symbol.' But the son of a Putney blacksmith has been played by James Frain in The Tudors, Mark Rylance in Wolf Hall (adapted from the books by Dame Hilary Mantel, who confessed she was in love with her Cromwell), and now Sean Bean in the Tudor detective thriller Shardlake. He was also portrayed by Kenneth Williams in Carry On Henry, though Barbara Windsor was the only sex symbol in that version of history.

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Since it first aired almost a decade ago, it has captivated history enthusiasts for ever. Wolf Hall, a Hilary Mantel's trilogy's adaptation, primarily focuses on Thomas Cromwell's ascension and then abrupt fall from grace in Henry VIII's courthouse, which premiered in 2015. With a new diverse cast, the third and final part, The Mirror and the Sun, is back. Damien Lewis portrays Henry VIII, while Mark Rylance reimagines his role as Cromwell. Anne Seymour, Queen Jane's third cousin, is depicted by Cecilia Appiah. Jonathan Pryce portrays Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, while Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Henry's trusted aide, is Ralph Sadler. Margery Wentworth, Queen Jane's mother, is depicted in Sarah Priddy's final portrait.

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For the revival of a much-loved BBC drama film, British acting aristocracy donned their period costume. On Thursday, filming for the sequel to Wolf Hall at Wells Cathedral in Somerset was underway. Sir Mark Rylance of Dunkirk and Bridge of Spies has been confirmed to return to the role of Thomas Cromwell and Sir Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Thomas Wolsey.

Since police were alerted to her apartment in Herne Hill, south-east London, in July last year, the actress, 56, was discovered'unresponsive.' She was laid to rest in a joint plot at Deansgrange Cemetery on Dublin's southside shortly after her burial, and her headstone has now been revealed to the world. Her name and the dates of her birth and death are printed on the simple grey headstone. It reads "God is love" underneath, in English, and under that, in Arabic, it reads, 'Allah is the greatest.'

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ALISON BOSHOFF: There's rumors that a new show about all the royal controversies left out of the current series will be next on screen. However, Prince Andrew, Fergie, and the younger royals will breathe easily, as I'm told that now he has called the end of the Netflix drama. Morgan's first series came out in 2016 but Morgan is estimated to have earned at least £1 million per episode, summing up to £50 million over the decade he has been on the show.

Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall have joined Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Shadow. Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips, and Lilit Lesser will all be back for the six-part series as previously revealed. Filming has begun across England and Wales based on Peter Kosminsky's final book in Hilary Mantel's multi award-winning trilogy, as the historical drama directed by Peter Kosminsky and produced by Linda Osborne.

It's a series best known for its lavish sets and costumes. However, Wolf Hall actor Mark Rylance was a step behind on the Tudor period in which his character Thomas Cromwell is derived from, as he wore a more modern piece of clothing while shooting the much-anticipated new series in Bristol on Saturday. When the cast attempted to escape the drewn weather while on set, the actor, 63, clumsfully cloaked his regal tabbard with a green hoodod Pack a Mac.

Wolf Hall, the beloved period drama, is back on film in Bristol, with the all-star cast joining in. The BBC announced the revival of the famous period drama eight years after it first appeared on television and production was ongoing on the series when Mark Rylance, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Jonathan Pryce were on set. Wolf Hall is expected to make a comeback based on Dame Hilary Mantel's trilogy, The Mirror and The Light, with Mark playing Thomas Cromwell, Thomas Thomas as his secretary and Jonathan as Cardinal Wolsey.

The BBC has announced the revival of a very popular period drama eight years since it first appeared on television.

Hundreds of grieving supporters gathered outside the Wall of Fame in Dublin's Temple Bar today to pay their respects to the late Sinead O'Connor. Mourners discussed the influence her music had on their lives, and they called for her to 'light an absolute fire under all of us' to examine how mental stability and children are handled in Ireland. The audience performed two of her hits, Black Boys On Mopeds and Nothing Compares 2 U, and they also created a small memorial at the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum building in Dublin using today's newspapers, flowers, and photographs of the singer.

The Irish music legend had excitedly announced her move into the area and announced plans to'write new songs,' hinting at a forthcoming album and a world tour. Just after 11 a.m. yesterday, police were called to the property between Herne Hill and Brixton. At the time, the actor was pronounced dead on the scene. Her death is not being treated with suspicion. It came after MailOnline revealed Sinead had reported on social media that she had returned to London and felt "very proud to be home" in a video shot in her new flat on July 9. The singer's Facebook page was taken to confirm it was her Twitter account and that she was unpacking. She apologised for the chaos and called the modern apartment a's***hole' because her possessions were on the floor. However, there were also rumors of placing Vaseline on her face to gaze after her skin and 'beautiful' sun flowers, which her friend purchased as a housewarming gift, and were worthy of place in the modern kitchen.

After police were alerted, the actor, 56, was discovered'unresponsive' at a apartment in south-east London, but detectives are not concerned about the star's sudden death as suspicious, although the cause remains a mystery. The coroner was alerted of the death on Wednesday after police found the Grammy Award-winning musician unresponsive at a home in Herne Hill, south-east London, on Wednesday. According to a statement on London Inner South Coroner's Court website, there was no medical cause of death.' An autopsy was therefore ordered by the Coroner. The findings of this investigation may not be available for several weeks. After these findings are reported and submissions have been received from the family, it will be determined whether an inquest will be needed.

Sinead O'Connor was found 'unresponsive' at a house in south-east London after police were alerted, but detectives are not concerned about the actor's sudden death, according to the star. Scotland Yard has reported that the Irish singer died in the British capital on Wednesday morning, just weeks after she moved into a new apartment. A call was sent to a home in London's SE24 district, which includes gentel Herne Hill and sits between Brixton and Dulwich. Huw Edwards, a broadcaster, as well as actors Mark Rylance, Olivia Colman, and James Nesbitt are among the notable SE24 residents. Sinead had just returned to London at the start of July, calling the area her 'home' and expressing her dissatisfaction with the ballet and writing new songs in the days before she died, according to MailOnline. She also posted on Facebook that she wanted to go on tour next year. A Met Police spokesman said: On Wednesday, police were alerted to calls of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area at 11.18 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26. Officers were deployed. At the hospital, a 56-year-old woman was declared dead. The next of kin has been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. For the Coroner, a file will be created.' Sinead's death is likely due to a post-mortem examination, since she died suddenly. By her death yesterday, families, acquaintances, and followers were left devastated. Michael Stipe, Tori Amos, and Irish singer Shane MacGowan are among those who paid tribute to O'Connor's talent and legacy.

PATRICK MARMION: Rylance is perfectly suited for the role. His bashful gynaecologist is perfectly embodied, with his hair combed forward before his ears and backwards behind, a mutton chop sideburns and a waxed 'tache.' He portrayed himself as a tumultuous dogmatist who is oddly unsure of himself when relating his tale to his wife in later years.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Now wash your hands. It's the simplest, most straightforward hygiene tip any of us will ever hear - drummed into us from the time we're old enough to talk. Hand-washing was perhaps the only defense against Covid during the pandemic that did not cause howls of controversy. People debated masks, about vaccines, and social stigmatancing, but everyone seemed to accept the efficacy of soap and water. On Twitter, TV presenter Richard Osman joked that his hands were so bad from washing that he could convert them to sand wood. We knew what he meant and laughed, but we all started washing our hands. It was the only sensible thing to do.

Sir Mark Rylance (left) has admitted to 'delay' mourning the death of his brother Jonno (right) while continuing to perform nightly in the theatre. When his younger brother Jonathan - also known as Jonno - was killed in a terror cycling accident in May at the age of 60, the actor, 62, had been starring in the West End revival of Jerusalem (inset: on stage). Sir Mark revealed the news of his brother's premature death when he took three performances off to attend his funeral in the United States the next month, requiring theatregoers to recognize his 'beloved' brother's.

Dame Hilary Mantel (left), the best-selling author, saw her fortune increase by £2 million in the last year of her life thanks to the success of her new book The Mirror And The Light. Wolf Hall's on-demand television adaptation, starring Mark Rylance (right) as Cromwell and Homeland actor Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, was a huge success, contributing to Mantel's fortune in royalties.

Chlo Sevigny demonstrated her long legs while walking through New York City on Tuesday. With a pleated hem, the 47-year-old actress dazzled out in a blue and white stripe shirt dress with a preppy pleated hem. She strolled down the crowded city sidewalks in a pair of black loafers with dark gray socks pulled up her shins.