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Legend. Icon. Prophet. David Attenborough on the cusp of 100
The beloved documentary maker brought nature into the world’s lounge rooms, but is not without his critics.
- Nick O'Malley
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1:59.30: Kenyan shatters world record in new marathon territory
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled two-hour barrier in the marathon, smashing the men’s world record by 65 seconds in London.
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It’s the station where I got my first Sydney broadcasting shift. Now it could all be over
UTS spends millions each year on consultants but is threatening to defund the radio station that kicked off many stellar careers.
- Robbie Buck
Louis Theroux has always covered those on the edge. These are his best works
The Brit is endlessly curious and empathetic about people and the worlds they inhabit, regardless of how offensive they may be.
- Paul Kalina
‘Would you like to hear why I can’t sweat?’: Andrew’s disastrous alibi planned in private meeting
Three days before sitting down for the interview that triggered his downfall, the former Duke of York pulled a journalist aside and revealed the strategy he thought would clear his name.
- Bronte Gossling
‘I was told to get a big name – and lose the swearing’: How the Tourette’s biopic nearly didn’t happen
I Swear caused shockwaves at the BAFTAS when Robert Aramayo beat his A-list rivals, but to those in the know, he was already a star.
- Liam Kelly
A teacher in rural Russia took a stand against Putin. He could now win an Oscar
The documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin started out as “really weird footage” of one man eating cabbage soup.
- Paul Kalina
BBC apologises for airing BAFTA racial slur made by guest with Tourette syndrome
Actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on the BAFTAs stage when a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur.
- Kate Holton and Paul Sandle
Reality TV is still bonkers, but these old shows are the weirdest ever made
From extremely silly to deeply unethical, these series from the 90s and 2000s were truly unhinged.
- Farz Edraki
Mandelson: I didn’t know about Epstein’s crimes because I’m gay
The influential British peer says he was kept in the dark about the full horror of the sex offender’s activities.
- Daniel Martin