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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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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."

Haliey Welch, A.K.A. “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Responds After Lawsuit Filed Over Meme Coin Crypto Crash

"I take this situation extremely seriously," the 22-year-old wrote in a post following two weeks of social media silence in the wake of $HAWK coin's crash.

Beatles Reunite as Paul McCartney Brings Out Ringo Starr for Final Show on “Got Back” Tour

McCartney brought his Beatles bandmate on to raucous applause before the pair played hits such as "Helter Skelter" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

Zoe Saldaña to Receive Honor at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards

Saldaña, whose busy year has included a starring role in 'Emilia Pérez,' will be honored with the Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation at the 45th London Critics' Circle Film Awards.

Eddie Redmayne Will Reprise ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Starring Role in Season 2

"If there's one thing that the Jackal can't stand, it's a loose end," the British star said in a social post on Thursday.

‘The Brutalist’, ‘Anora’ Set the Pace With 7 London Critics’ Circle Film Awards Noms Each

Both the films, as well as 'Conclave', 'The Substance', 'Nosferatu' and more are in the running for film of the year, with Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo and Daniel Craig earning best actor nods.

The Dark Roots of a Blonde Blowout: Influencer Matilda Djerf Responds to Bullying Claims

The Swedish influencer has become the face of an entire "clean girl" aesthetic for young women and launched her clothing brand, Djerf Avenue, in 2019.