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Josh O’Connor on his role as a young Prince Charles
After a devastating performance in God’s Own Country, the actor swaps the Yorkshire Dales for Buckingham Palace in the new series of The Crown. Here’s why even punks, anarchists and republicans should tune in.

Life
The definitive ranking of early ’00s makeover shows
The era of ridiculous styling interventions, plastic surgery overhauls and unrecognisable transformations made for TV gold.

Culture
You’re not mad. You’re just human
Actor and writer Zawe Ashton’s new play is a “love letter” shining a light on mental health issues within the black British community.

Culture
Benedetta Porcaroli rebels against a charmed adolescence in ‘Baby’
Portraying a sultry, privileged high schooler in Netflix’s Italian drama, this bad girl’s persona is nothing like her real self.

Culture
How ‘Transparent’ finally reclaimed its story for the trans community
Actress Shakina Nayfack explains how she took on the role of trans woman Maura in the show’s wild, musical finale.