Patrick Freyne: Homeland is a tool for teaching Americans geography

Claire Danes in Homeland is basically Dora the Geopolitical Agitator

Stars and their cunning plans for dealing with famous catchphrases

How do actors cope with having their defining line shouted at them in the streets – for decades? Richard Wilson, Maureen Lipman and Tony Robinson tell all

To turkey or not to turkey? Paul Flynn’s annual Christmas dinner debate

The argument rages on in the Flynn household, and chef Paul loses the battle, again

Why Bob Geldof’s Primark moment was a Rat Trap

The bad man used ‘F-word’ at a rock festival and people needed counselling

Know of any silly street names?

How about Lad Lane or Clinch’s Court in Dublin?

Second Opinion: Optimal ageing and the midnight sun