Aoife Hanna

Racism and the oppression of black people all over the world are not new problems, but in the past week they've have garnered a significant amount of attention. Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of white police officer Derek Chauvin in…

We're five months into 2020, and it's safe to say that technology has proven itself invaluable this year. Thank goodness for video calls, and being able to order wine in three taps of the phone from your own home. Yet, while clever tech may have…

For huns, outdoor drinking can be tricky business. How do you manage to share gin o'clock with the gals without being able to slice those limes and sip from a huge goblet? How stressful is bringing a shedload of flutes for your magnum of pink…

Summer time is the time of year when outdoor drinking is most socially acceptable. What says British summer time more than a classic Pimm's cocktail? Heavy on the fruit and even some veg, it's basically one of your five-a-day. Although I stand by…

Very few people in this life can say they started as a soap star, became a global pop icon, and are in the ranks of people instantly recognisable without even a whisper of their surname. The one and only Kylie is, of course, in these ranks and boy…

If British lockdown were a game of bingo, anyone with Zoom quizzes, banana bread, novelty alcohol, and OMG WTF political moments would have a winning card in their hands. And now the latter pair on out list have been married to created one of the…

It's sometimes said that locations are a silent but vitally important extra character in a TV show and for that precise reason, great care is taken in deciding where a programme is shot. Alibi's new show is no exception to this rule so where is We…

No, this isn't a crude punchline in a Carry On film; this is 2020 and any feline caretaker who's tried to do anything on video throughout the coronavirus crisis will tell you, they ain't camera shy. The video of a cat disappearing under the Dean of…

It's easy, especially during times of stress, to look back lovingly at the days of yore, back when you were a kid with not a care in the world save for a grazed knee or being assigned a Spice Girl you didn't want to be. No offence Emma Bunton, but…

When you think of planets in retrograde, you may immediately think of Mercury. When the planet that governs communication, expression, reason, and intellect goes into reversal, things can get a little hectic. But what happens when other planets…

After the rip roaring success that was the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special in 2019, fans were left sated but definitely had room for more. Ever since it aired, the question on everybody's lips has been, will there be another trip down Billericay…

There is nothing quite as disappointing as rewatching a classic film from childhood only to realise it was, well, crap. Or worse still, that it's aged badly. Luckily for fans of The Parent Trap, neither of these descriptions apply. You might even…

For those fond of a tipple, there's often a preference. You've got your beer vs wine crew, your spirits lovers, those who'll do anything for a Prosecco, and of course fans of alcopops. The only issue for those who enjoy the latter is that they can…

Everyone is trying their hand at something new at the moment, and that includes our most beloved celebs. And news that Jade Thirwall is turning her hand to TV presenting will be music to fans ears. That's right – Thirwall has a new show coming to…

Apart from banana bread, home exercise routines, DIY, and larger wine delivery orders than usual — the biggest conversation topic of these past few months has most definitely been Normal People. The standout hit, written and adapted for screen by…

It's all fun and games until you're an adolescent being dragged into working as a spy am I right? OK maybe the format sounds a little silly but admit it, the Alex Rider books were totally lit, as was the film, and news that Amazon Prime are…

Following the public address from Boris Johnson on May 10, in which he discussed a potential framework for loosening the lockdown, some people are choosing to begin making moves to return to life pre the coronavirus crisis. This might mean deciding…

There's something missing on TV at the moment isn't there? A huge, period-drama-shaped hole in Sunday night entertainment that you can't help but pine over. Nothing beats litres of tea/wine and tubs of biscuits/chocolate accompanies by a 9 p.m.…

Trigger warning: This article contains references to sexual assault and harassment, as do many of its outbound links. Jeffrey Epstein's name is one shrouded in infamy. His money, connections, and alleged crimes were all brought to light in recent…