Paapa Essiedu: ‘Which living person do I most despise? Suella Braverman’
The actor on a hair-raising brush with death, his terrible singing, and what love really feels like
November 2022
The 50 greatest HBO shows ever – ranked
From juicy dramas about polyamory, bootlegging and the ‘golden age of porn’ to the most jaw-dropping documentary moment of all time, HBO is known as the home of prestige TV. As it turns 50, here are its greatest hits so far
August 2022
‘You’ve got to bask in the sun of life’: actor Sarah Niles on her newfound acclaim
After roles in Catastrophe and I May Destroy you, Sarah Niles is relishing her Emmy nomination for Ted Lasso. She talks about giggling on set and why British shows need to be braver
June 2022
Paapa Essiedu on grief, doubt and fury at Boris Johnson: ‘Bigotry is the backbone of his character’
The I May Destroy You star talks about politics; his great friend Michaela Coel; dealing with drama school racism; and why even as a leading man he still struggles with self-confidence
Top drama school apologises to Paapa Essiedu and Michaela Coel for ‘appalling’ racism
Essiedu has described in interview with the Guardian how teacher at prestigious school used racial slur
What did Blackout Tuesday change? Not much – TV boardrooms are still very white
Michelle Kambasha
Executive roles are still mostly out of reach for Black creatives, says music industry professional Michelle Kambasha
November 2021
Black British culture matters
‘I jumped for joy’: Floella Benjamin, Adrian Lester and more on their top screen moments
From In the Heat of the Night to Loose Women, Black British actors, directors and producers recall their landmark film and TV viewing experiences
September 2021
Emmys 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso triumph – as it happened
The biggest night in television has seen major wins for Kate Winslet, the stars of The Crown and breakout football comedy Ted Lasso
Emmys 2021 predictions: who will win and who should win?
Will Ted Lasso sweep the comedy awards? Will it finally be I May Destroy You’s time? How will The Crown, with 24 nominations, fare?
You ask the questions
Michaela Coel: ‘Sometimes pain is something to be grateful for’
The actor, writer and creator of I May Destroy You, answers questions from famous fans and Observer readers
August 2021
Britons turn to TV shows for lockdown fashion inspiration
An increasing number of companies have started to announce official merchandise for fans
July 2021
Emmys 2021: The Crown and The Mandalorian lead nominations
Netflix drama and Disney+ adventure lead the way with an impressive showing for I May Destroy You and Mare of Easttown
June 2021
Top intimacy coach says too many TV bosses still do not value role
Ita O’Brien says she was not expecting credit from Michaela Coel at Baftas, and working with her was a joy
May 2021
The one where … TV’s tired revivals like Friends reunited cover the same old ground
Michael Hogan
Why bother with getting the Botoxed gang back together when new shows are what we really need now?
March 2021
Six hours, 25 minutes
From The Sopranos to The Crown: the big lockdown TV quiz
Have you been bingeing on the biggest shows and box set hits of the past year? As our series on pandemic viewing continues, test your telly chops with 40 fiendish questions
Kelly Macdonald: ‘I’m beyond sex scenes now. I just play detectives’
She shot to fame in Trainspotting, and has starred in Gosford Park, Boardwalk Empire and even as a Disney princess. So why did the Scottish actor panic about her new role in Line Of Duty?
Other TV is available: did Netflix sweep the Golden Globes by default?
The absence of I May Destroy You was the most memorable part of the small-screen awards, where voters had seemingly binged the biggest streaming hits – and little else
February 2021
Digested week
Digested week: falling ice, and other perils of New York's high life
Emma Brockes
This week, while most New Yorkers feared death by icefall, others had more rarefied concerns
January 2021
Today in Focus
Why is Sex and the City coming back to our screens?
Stream team
Chewing Gum: nosebleeds and crises of faith in Michaela Coel's hilarious coming-of-age comedy
