Rhys James reveals why a US version of Mock the Week is probably not happening

He admits it’s challenging to articulate his book, as it’s similar to boasting about oneself on a dating profile: ‘Aren’t I fantastic?!’ he jokes. However, it’s not the dread associated with something ominous or terrifying; rather, it’s the anxiety that arises from everyday social situations like attending a couples dinner, going to the pub, or giving a speech – an apprehension stemming from the fear of things not going as planned or being mortifying.

Bombshells and goddesses of the big screen still have important lessons to teach us

During August, the British Film Institute will present a series of films celebrating 75 years since Sofia Scicolone began her career in Italian cinema, later known as Sophia Loren. Although she may have been persuaded by her manager and future husband Carlo Ponti to change her name, she refused directors’ attempts to modify her facial characteristics, particularly her “large nose and mouth that didn’t match,” as she recollected. She proudly declared, “I like my face,” and swiftly became Italy’s first female international box office star and the first non-English actor to receive an Oscar for her performance in Two Women. The lesson here: embrace your own unique self, even if it’s imperfect.

EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace “burst out crying” when reunited with co-star – and says Zoe couldn’t be recast

For me, that pivotal moment marked a significant shift for Wallace, shaping her character in ways I could never have imagined. As we prepared to weather the storm of unrelenting attention that followed, there was no time to linger on the scene or speculate about its lasting impact. Just like the rapid rhythm of EastEnders, one scene bled into the next, and we were left with no choice but to let it go. Indeed, it was a monumental moment in the storyline, yet as we finished our part, we had no inkling that it would ignite with such intensity.