Guilty Pleasures

Why do we always want to pretend we are more cerebral than we are? Every one does it, you only have to look at the box office totals and sales lists to discover what we're really watching, buying and reading. We just don't like to admit that we watch or read certain things because they're just plain good fun or make us feel better. They don't have to change the world – just make it a better place for a couple of hours. In this blog, Country Life's Jane Watkins throws off the mantle of shame in favour of celebrating the world of guilty pleasures.


Who's at Earl's Court?

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Come out from behind the sofa and meet Doctor Who and all his foes at Earl's Court this summer. You'll have the time of your life, says Jane

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Oscars: the losers

Friday, 29 February 2008

Some of the best loved films that have stood the test of time didn't receive the coveted statuette. Can you guess which ones?

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Interview with Desmond Barrit

Monday, 25 February 2008

The award-winning actor Desmond Barrit, who's currently starring as Hector in The History Boys, speaks exclusively to Jane. Des has worked extensively in the theatre, TV and films, ranging from Shakespeare with the RSC to My Fair Lady

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Coens triumph at low-key Oscars

Monday, 25 February 2008

There were few surprises at this year's ceremony, but also little excitement, says Jane

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