Yes Minister the classic BBC comedy series has just been sold to the Ukraine. Proof says its cocreator Antony Jay that incompetent politicians are something the whole world can relate to.

Composer Jonathan Dove explains why a womanising folkloric Finn makes the perfect hero for his latest family opera

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The West Wing Planet Earth the Doctor and The Office - plus a big dose of reality.

Rihanna's 'Rated R' is a sleek and dynamic hard pop record. Rating:

Michael Rudman's 'Mrs Warren's Profession' is a witty and moving production. Rating:

Telegraph weekly horoscope for Saturday November 21 to Friday November 27 from astrologer Catherine Tennant.

Public Property at Trafalgar Studios which features a videorecorded cameo from Stephen Fry is a cautionary tale for our celebobsessed age. Rating:

A visit to the Cartoon Museum proves that the British satirical spirit is as vital as ever.

It's not Departures' fault that Oscar voters preferred it to two terrific contenders Waltz With Bashir and The Class.

Actress Sharon Small loves Friday night family time and walking on the beach in Fife.

Thomas H green finds the synthpop pioneer on top form

Porn star Sasha Grey has bridged the gap between underthecounter movies and mainstream Hollywood.

Devotees of Radio 4's The Archers will hear the final scenes recorded by the late and longserving actor Norman Painting this weekend.

Lady Gaga the controversial singer has been booked to perform in front of the Queen for this year's Royal Variety Performance.

Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible was a controversial bestseller says Tom Leonard and her new novel set in Mexico is just as provocative

Richard Spencer is fascinated by Inside the Kingdom by Robert Lacey an insider's view of the rulers of Saudi Arabia

Astra Taylor Slavoj Zizek Peter Singer Cornel West. Rating:

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Ivan Hewett sees a competition for contemporary composers yield a potential new star. Rating: