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Little Women – film review

Little Women is the tale of the four March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy and their journey from youngish girls in to young women.

This new film version, adapted and directed by Greta Gerwig, is the most modern, feminist take on Louise M Alcott’s beloved tale yet.

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What to watch in 2019

A round-up of some of the films, TV programmes and theatre events I’m looking forward to in 2019.

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That’s A Wrap: James Earl Jones, Prince, Roseanne

Angie Greaves and I are back with a new edition of our podcast That’s A Wrap.

This week, we’re discussing everything from the return of Roseanne to new Prince music and a Lifetime Achievement Award for the great James Earl Jones (Angie and I have differing opinions on his greatest role…).

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A modern Little Women?

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The classic story of Little Women is to be brought into the modern age in a new drama for US TV.

The miniseries, which will be made by ABC and is being produced by British actress Natascha McElhone.

She’s expected to also star in the series which will see the March girls coming of age against the backdrop of a military scandal leading their family to lose their its fortune and position.

I have to say I have serious reservations about this. I read Louisa May Alcott’s stories as a teenager and have loved them ever since. I hope they don’t change them too much.