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November 27, 2021, 12:26 pm
Best seasonal toys from Hamleys: Two young readers give their verdicts!
For children, an invitation to the Hamleys’ seasonal toy preview is like finding the golden Wonka ticket. Ella, 10, and her seven-year-old brother, Zack, sum up their selection with some input from their patient mother, Francine Wolfisz
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Francine Wolfisz
October 26, 2021, 3:59 pm
Alex Scott ‘proud’ of her Cable Street relative in Who Do You Think You Are?
The 37-year-old presenter discovers how her Jewish great-grandfather Philip Gittleson was caught up in the events of 4 October 1936
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Francine Wolfisz
October 14, 2021, 1:37 pm
All write on the night! Meet the finalists of our Young Writers’ Competition…
Four budding writers were named as the winners in our third annual Young Writers’ Competition, held in conjunction with WIZO UK and PJ Library
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Francine Wolfisz
October 14, 2021, 12:05 pm
Robert Rinder in Jordan: MDA is ‘powerful example of Israel at its very best’
TV personality and barrister joined Magen David Adom UK’s fundraising Jordan 360 Trek to learn how Israel and her neighbour are working together to help save lives
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Francine Wolfisz
October 7, 2021, 12:17 pm
BBC acquires Marie Antoinette from The Favourite screenwriter
Deborah Davis’ eight-part historical drama recreates the story of the avant-garde queen of France
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Francine Wolfisz
October 7, 2021, 12:10 pm
BBC Four’s Paris Police 1900 set against backdrop of Dreyfus scandal
Historical crime drama, created by graphic novelist Fabien Nury, is inspired by real-life events and delves into the dark side of the French capital
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Francine Wolfisz
September 30, 2021, 1:37 pm
Louis Theroux tackles far-right antisemitic extremists in new series
Louis Theroux: Forbidden America will explore the impact of the internet and social media on people with dangerous, extreme or morally questionable lifestyles
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Francine Wolfisz
September 23, 2021, 5:50 pm
Lior Raz’s Netflix drama Hit and Run cancelled after first series
Despite ending on a cliffhanger, the Israeli actor and Avi Issacharoff’s espionage thriller has not been renewed due to production costs
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Francine Wolfisz
September 23, 2021, 5:01 pm
The Crown casts Israeli-Arab actor Salim Dau as Mohamed Al-Fayed
Season 5 line-up also features The Kite Runner actor Khalid Abdalla as Dodi and Tenet star Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales
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Francine Wolfisz
September 17, 2021, 2:37 pm
Emma Raducanu’s ex coach says US Open winner’s talent was ‘obvious’ even aged 8
After her stunning victory last week, her former youth coach, Simon Dahdi, revealed how even at the age of eight, the youngster was showing a formidable prowess on the court.
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Francine Wolfisz
September 14, 2021, 5:28 pm
Challah-loving Jurgen ready to dough battle on Great British Bake Off
German-born IT professional from Sussex is in the mix for new Channel 4 series which begins next week
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Francine Wolfisz
September 14, 2021, 5:05 pm
Alex Scott taps into Jewish roots for BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are?
Football pundit and former England player discovers Jewish ancestry on her mother’s side and learns that her great-grandfather faced down fascism in London’s East End in 1936
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Francine Wolfisz
September 10, 2021, 2:30 pm
Gerald Ratner: ‘I am not the person the tabloids portrayed’
Jewish businessman opens up to Francine Wolfisz about ‘the worst corporate gaff of all time’ that cost him his millionaire lifestyle and the company started by his family
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Francine Wolfisz
September 9, 2021, 5:11 pm
Pink Rabbit turns gold: Judith Kerr’s daughter tells the story behind the book
The beloved tale of the girl who left her toy bunny in war-torn Berlin is 50 years old. Judith Kerr’s daughter talks about the real story behind When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
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Francine Wolfisz
September 9, 2021, 5:10 pm
Ex Love Island star Eyal Booker: ‘I haven’t always been where I am’
Francine Wolfisz speaks to Eyal Booker about how his new fitness platform, Empower, helps change bodies and minds
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Francine Wolfisz
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