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TV review: Maestro at the Opera

How many conductors can you fit into a single TV show?




Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi to address parliament on June visit

Former Oxford University student who became Burmese pro-democracy leader to make first trip abroad in 24 years




From the archive, 19 May 1984: Here's hoping the Guinness worm will turn

The Guinness Book of Records is considering calling in a soil chemist to arbitrate in a dispute over results of the world worm-charming championship




RIP Donna Summer – a massive influence | Deborah Orr

In the 1970s though, the cool kids in the UK were having none of disco. And I can't help feeling how petulant it all was





 
 
 
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Olympic torch route, day 2: the flame enters a non-competitive zone

Totnes will put aside its scepticism to cheer on the torch and its bearers – just don't expect many union flags




Roman Abramovich's quest for Champions League glory with Chelsea

The Russian's club have won the trophy at last after eight seasons of near misses and frustration




Five things that helped Chelsea to the Champions League trophy

Chelsea survived missed penalties and missed chances on the way to glory while the interim manager proved inspired




Bayern Munich left frustrated by Chelsea's crucial double barrier

Ryan Bertrand and Salomon Kalou provide cover to thwart Bayern full-backs' attacking intentions





 
 
 
Politics

Miliband set for decision on EU referendum

Shadow ministers urge leader to put pressure on Cameron by promising EU membership poll if Labour win general election




Oliver urges MPs to end academy junk food exemption

Chef Jamie Oliver and health experts have been left baffled by education secretary Michael Gove's decision




Clegg attacks rift between state and private schools' A-level results

Private school pupils are three times as likely to earn crucial grades, new report reveals




Use 'overdose cure' naloxone more widely, drugs advisory council urges

Call for health minister to make potentially lifesaving treatment available without prescription prompts fears in some quarters that addicts will be tempted into riskier habits





 
 
 
Business

Citizens Advice joins forces with Wonga for debt research

An unlikely partnership between Medway's Citizens Advice and payday lender Wonga aims to discover more about consumer borrowing




Why women's jokes fall flat in the boardroom

Women often try to use self-deprecating humour to get their colleagues on-side but it raises few laughs




Former Farepak board lined up for punishment – but Glencore's investors are free of their shackles

On this week's agenda: disqualification proceedings relating to the collapsed Christmas savings company, and a commodity giant's shares flood on to the market




While Europe waits for Greece to choose, the flame of fear spreads

There are four weeks to go before the Greek elections – and, it seems, even longer to wait before a German change of heart on bailing out lenders. But fearful markets, and hard-pressed electorates, may not be patient much longer





 
 
 
Culture

Abi Morgan on a golden TV year

As the countdown to next week's British Academy Television Awards begins, Abi Morgan, screenwriter of The Hour, Shame and The Iron Lady, reveals why it's been a golden year for television




Antony Hegarty: 'We need more oestrogen-based thinking'

As Antony Hegarty prepares to curate this year's Meltdown event in London, he talks about the artists who have had the greatest influence on his life and career – and why 'future feminism' will make the world a better place




Alan Hollinghurst on the Booker

When Alan Hollinghurst's celebrated The Stranger's Child was omitted from the literary prize's shortlist, many questioned the award's credibility. Twelve months on, Britain's great stylist breaks his silence on the issue – and on what turns young people into 'monsters and bores'




Michael Fassbender

The actor is noted for his huge range of work, from Shame to Jane Eyre and his new role as a robot in the prequel to Alien is likely to add to his plaudits





 
 
 
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