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Lily Ford

Lily Ford is THR’s U.K. Reporter, covering breaking news, features, award shows, premieres and the like from across the pond in London. She came to THR from ITV News as a multimedia producer and before that, PA Media, on their social media desk. Lily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology from the University of Cambridge and a year later, earned a master's in Broadcast Journalism from Cardiff University.

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‘Gavin & Stacey: The Finale’ Shatters U.K. Scripted Show Records With Nearly 20M Viewers

The British sitcom, co-created by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones, is the U.K.'s most-watched scripted show across all broadcasters and streamers since current records began in 2002.

Neil Young Retracts Glastonbury Boycott, Will Now Play Fest Following “Error in Information Received”

The rock star will now perform at the U.K. music festival after saying Tuesday he wouldn't be playing because Glastonbury was under the BBC's "corporate control."

BAFTA Film Awards 2025: ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Conclave’ Lead Longlists

After Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language musical and Edward Berger's Vatican drama, it's a three-way tie between 'The Brutalist,' 'A Complete Unknown' and 'The Substance.'

‘Missing You’ Star Rosalind Eleazar on How Her Kat Donovan Is Different Than in the Book

Says the star of Netflix's latest Harlan Coben adaptation: "I'm so close to the project that I find it hard summing Kat up. It's like removing a piece of your skin."

Prime Video Thriller ‘G20’, Starring Viola Davis as U.S. President, Sets April Premiere Date

Davis plays President Danielle Sutton (Davis), who becomes the number one target after the G20 summit comes under siege, in the film landing April 10.

Neil Young Pulls Out of Glastonbury 2025, Saying Festival Is Under the BBC’s “Corporate Control”

"We were told that BBC was now a partner in Glastonbury and wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in," Young said about the decision to not play with his new band, the Chrome Hearts.

A Predator Presenter and Ballroom Bullying: The U.K.’s Top Entertainment Scandals of 2024

It was a bad year for the BBC with Huw Edwards, Gregg Wallace and Jermaine Jenas in the spotlight. Here, The Hollywood Reporter looks at Britain's biggest ents controversies of 2024.

‘The Night Manager,’ ‘Doctor Who’ and 26 More BBC Shows Airing in 2025

Tom Hiddleston's return as Jonathan Pine, an Agatha Christie adaptation and Sally Wainwright's highly anticipated next project — take a look at the upcoming TV slate.

Why Brits Are Mourning the End of Their Beloved ‘Gavin & Stacey,’ According to James Corden

Corden and his co-creator Ruth Jones — or Smithy and Nessa to some — were emotional waving goodbye to their enduringly popular sitcom, which aired its final episode on Dec. 25.

From ‘A Complete Unknown’ to ‘Selena’ to ‘Ray’: 33 Notable Music Biopics

THR takes a look at the ways in which filmmakers have depicted the life stories of some of the industry's most acclaimed musicians (and a few fictional ones).

‘Rivals’ Showrunner Talks “Bigger, Better, Bolder” Season 2, ‘Bridget Jones’ “Naughtiness” Appealing to the U.S.

"I've had messages from friends saying it spiced up their sex life — they reckon the British and American birthrate is going to go up as a result of this show," Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells THR.

Joe Alwyn Explains ‘The Brutalist’ Ending and That Trump-Esque Invincibility: “It Makes Me Angry”

The British actor catches up with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about his role in Brady Corbet's buzzy 3.5-hour epic and marvel at its sub-$10m budget: "It's like the price of some episodes of TV these days."