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JAN MOIR (left): Jeremy King (left) is back where he belongs, sporting his latest restaurant (right), which also happens to be his old restaurant and, perhaps more importantly, was his first restaurant. From 1981 to 2000, the King of Arlington, Texas, operated it with his business partner Chris Corbin as Le Caprice. It was purchased by billionaire Richard Caring in 2005, who closed it three years ago due to the pandemic, but the name and plans to relaunch it in a London hotel were mischievous. However, it is no surprise that it was King Le Caprice's version that thrilled and delighted London. The opulent, the undeniably popular, and the indelibly royal became a favorite haunt in St James's under Corbin & King's direction.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince Andrew performed a version of musical chairs in Windsor's St George's Chapel for the late King Constantine's memorial service. In the second class, he was supposed to sit next to his ex-wife Sarah. The front row was reserved for Queen Camilla and working royals plus Marina Ogilvy, who was seen in a wheelchair for the first time. The Duke of Kent, who should have been with his sister and niece in the second row, was carried to the second row like a jumbo cuckoo Andrew. Would absent William - who has little time for Andrew (who bagged pole position as the highest in the line of succession present) - have relegated his uncle to his proper place?

British true crime , wildlife wonders, sporting greats - they're all here in our pick of the best documentaries to stream now…

Here are 100 films that I believe every person should see at least once in their lifetime, and all of them should make you laugh, cry, gasp, or think. In some instances, perhaps all four are present. I hope my list would bring you some good cinematic treats, or better still, introduce you to them. Happy viewing!

While a few people have been praised for their contributions, there are others whose efforts fell short of winning the covered statuette. Some, you might argue, were robbed - but which are the biggest Oscars snubs in the ceremony's rich and varied history?

Brown reveals how Eastern mysticism went from being unknown to venerable and back to a topic of suspicion in a lively narrative delivered with humor and compassion. He introduces an innovative cast of characters, including film actors, writers, heiresses, and scholars, as well as how soothing swamis and dodgy charlatans left their mark on Western society.

Over the years, I've interviewed many people I didn't like and, more often than not, having met and talked to them changed my mind completely. Simon Cowell was the most popular example. I didn't like what he stood for in the music business. I thought he promoted mediocrity through the so-called reality show for which I have absolute contempt. That belief remains tenacious, and yet, when I interviewed him, I was struck by his honesty, his ability to joke at himself, and his adoration. I felt like taking him home and adopting him, right with Geoffrey Boycott; left with Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison).

In the audience at what seemed to be his last public appearance, just 10 weeks ago, the family of chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson was shedding tears. On August 16, the 'king of the chat show,' who was fondly referred to as 'Parky' by colleagues and relatives, died inside his Berkshire home surrounded by Lady Mary and their children. Parky said he was 'out of puff' when he appeared at the Hay Festival in Wales to dig into the archives of his legendary TV show.

COMMENT DAILY MAIL: It's difficult not to sympathize with students who took their A-levels this year. Covid lockdown caused first-grade students' academic progress, but A-level studies were hampered by the pandemic and teacher strike's demise. Now, students are now having to pay the price of grade inflation over the last three years, with over-generous teacher assessments taking the place of exams. The number of As and A*s shot up from 25.4 percent to 36.4 percent between 2022 and 2022. This rampant grade inflation had to be reversed in order to maintain the system's integrity. So this year, the percentage of top grades was down 27.2 percent, 9.2 points on last year (though still the highest ever, excluding the Covid years).

After his seminal interviews with Muhammad Ali, John Lennon, Billy Connolly, Orson Welles, and many of the country's top actors, Sir Michael, affectionately referred to as 'Parky,' became one of the country's most well-known celebrities. In 20 years of BBC interviews, there were also incredibly funny - and uncomfortable interviews, including being branded while speaking to Rod Hull and Emu, as well as a prickly Meg Ryan. Parky, who appeared on television from 1971 to 1982 and then again from 1998 to 2007, was the last seen in public in April. As he commemorated his friend Dickie Bird's 90th birthday bash, the cricket-mad Yorkshireman appeared frail. Sir Michael Parkinson died peacefully at home last night in the company of his relatives,' said a family's apprehension.' The family has requested that they be given privacy and time to grieve.'

Orson Welles was rewarded for writing his 1941 epic Citizen Kane, but Heritage Auctions may not have been entirely legal. The Hollywood Entertainment Auction featured a number of items from Welles, which lost its 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after an 80-year-old negative report surfaced in 2021, but the Oscar went to an unidentified buyer for $645,000 after a starting bid of $250,000. However, the transaction may not have been legal, according to a new report from Deadline, owing to a stipulation in a Welles' daughter's release, Beatrice, that may not have been legal.

In a recent trailer for the forthcoming Hulu comedy film History of the World Part 2, Emily Ratajkowski turned up the heat. In a sexy, Grecian-style dress with major leg slit, the actress, 31, sparkled her upper class as she lounged sensuously amongst pillows. She twirled her hair as she lay by a roaring fire station with a pensive expression on her face.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Dash it all, Holmes, there hasn't been a satisfying murder mystery in foggy London for ages - one with exotic villains, and stolen diamonds, and an ancient curse, what?''Ah! We must explore further afield, dear Watson. You should take a look at this Austrian accent, and you will be looking forward to a journey in the land of coffee shops and schnitzels. Ze game's afoot, das ist elementary!' The story Blood in Vienna (BBC2) is a traditional period drama of fiendish clues and melodramatic motivations starring a brilliant detective and his plot companion.

In a British Film Institute poll, a cult 1970s Belgian drama has been named the best film of all time, surpassing Orson Welles' classic Citizen Kane for the first time. Vertigo of Alfred Hitchcock had ranked first in the poll, which is conducted every ten years. The 1958 tragedy was voted second, this year, but Citizen Kane, which had dominated the list for 40 years, came in third. In the poll's 70-year history, no other film directed by a woman has made it to the top ten, with Akerman's film placing 35th in 2012.

Only the brave will challenge University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman, who has announced that he will step down from hosting the BBC2 quiz show in the fall, as fan favorite Eric Monkman discovered to his peril in 2017. FEMAIL picks out some of Paxman's most memorable scenes, which have delighted viewers and terrified contestants.