Gossip
Izzy Hardcastle
Ornament of the book-world
Beef stew
Drake might be literally alive, but in terms of reputation, this was a murder
Just a little note to say “I hate you”
Poisoned pens pierce the veil of sociable living
Perfect for the part
Oompa Loompas and a newfound enthusiasm for association football
Cross questioning
The travails of ageing actors
Acute accents
Honours, parties and the case for jailing Brian Blessed
Cast asunder
No country for old drunk actors?
Love’s labourers lost
Romeo finds himself overcome by a sense of utter hopelessness
Three act tragedy
The Wagatha Christie case reveals the addictive fun of gossip — but also its corrosive power
Old school ties
Fates in this unforgiving industry are long decided