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Game of Thrones: Kit Harrington on Jon Snow killing Daenerys SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There are a number of cases in ASOIAF in which Jon Snow shows an incredible amount of physical strength. When he was just a teenager in A Game of Thrones , it took two grown men to hold him down from killing a man. While there are a number of examples in A Storm of Swords – but just what is the source of this strength? Related articles Game of Thrones Winds of Winter theory: THIRD secret Targaryen Game of Thrones George RR Martin gives stunning look at NEW release Well, in a popular new post on ASOIAF Reddit , user VoidBearer shared some of these moments of great strength from the books. And while … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones books theory: Source of Jon Snow’s super-human strength is dragon’s BLOOD

Enlarge this image Josie Norton for NPR Josie Norton for NPR I fell in love in the back of a punk rock Mexican restaurant and bar in Baltimore. Not with my husband, though we'll get to him later. I fell in love with pinball. For many, the draw of pinball is nostalgia. Not for me. I can't remember playing before I was in my 20s. But when I got my hands on a machine for the first time at age 25, I was hooked by the bells and chimes, the rhythmic flippers and the spinning silver ball. Soon, I was regularly trading in dollar bills for pockets full of quarters, looking for my next game. It wasn't long before I was introduced to the world of competitive pinball. Yes, that is a thing — and people take it really seriously. Enlarge this image Juana Summers competing in a pinball tournament. Will Malkus hide caption toggle caption Will Malkus Juana Summers competing in a pinball tournament. Will Malkus There are … [Read more...] about Pinball is more than a game — it’s where I found my community

House of the Dragon: Trailer for brand new series SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In March 2016, acclaimed producer Sir George Martin died at the age of 90 with members of the Beatles breaking the news with tributes on Twitter. Enamoured Game of Thrones fans tragically confused the producer for George RR Martin , who is still alive and celebrates his 74th birthday on September 20. Related articles Danniella Westbrook fumes royals treated Harry 'as 2nd class citizen' Domino's Pizza in 'savage' dig at Holly and Phil after queue row In 2016, musical sensations Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr took to social media with tributes to their late producer, who Sir Paul had previously described as … [Read more...] about George RR Martin had to convince fans he was ‘not dead’ after bizarre mix-up

House of the Dragon: Season 1 Episode 6 Preview SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info House of the Dragon is halfway through now with the two female leads Milly Alcock and Emily Carey being replaced in the roles of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke going forward. Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin has been enjoying watching the show, being especially pleased that it's being true to his source material. Related articles Winds of Winter ‘worse’ after ‘troubling’ House of the Dragon retcon Charles III would not be King with Iron Throne succession but this man Martin previously shared on his blog: “HOUSE OF THE DRAGON? Glad you asked. I’ve … [Read more...] about George RR Martin ‘vastly impressed’ by House of Dragon actor: ‘Better than Fire and Blood’

House of the Dragon: Season 1 Episode 6 Preview SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It’s been 26 years since George RR Martin published his first A Song of Ice and Fire book, A Game of Thrones . Over the next few years, he was full steam ahead with A Clash of Kings following in 1998 and A Storm of Swords in 2000. Related articles Winds of Winter ‘worse’ after ‘troubling’ House of the Dragon retcon George RR Martin – House of Dragon actor 'better than Fire and Blood' However, Martin began to slow down with A Feast of Crows arriving in 2005 and A Dance with Dragons in 2011. It’s been 11 years since then and in that time the Game of Thrones TV show has come and gone and its prequel House of the … [Read more...] about George RR Martin celebrates 74th birthday: What’s his progress with The Winds of Winter?

House of the Dragon: Season 1 Episode 6 Preview SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info House of the Dragon sees a huge cast revamp with older actors taking on the roles of the characters from younger stars. Among the new cast members are Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, and Nanna Blondell, who will be taking on the roles of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and Laena Velaryon respectively. But there is another actor joining the show in the forthcoming instalment titled The Princess and the Queen. Related articles We take a look at Rhaenyra's complex relationship with Daemon George RR Martin – House of Dragon actor 'better than Fire and Blood' Why was Laenor Velaryon replaced on House of the Dragon? … [Read more...] about Why was Laenor replaced in House of the Dragon? Who plays Laenor?

House Of The Dragon: Celebrities attend UK premiere in London SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the destruction of the Iron Throne with a completely fresh set of characters taking centre-stage. The HBO show follows the struggles within the Targaryen dynasty which ultimately sew the seeds of the deadly civil war known as The Dance of Dragons, which nearly ripped the Seven Kingdoms apart. Related articles House of the Dragon cast: Who's who in Game of Thrones prequel series? House of the Dragon star says prequel is ‘different’ to Game of Throne WARNING: This article contains major spoilers from House of the Dragon episode 1 One other new character … [Read more...] about Who plays Mysaria in House of the Dragon?

Hunter Davies outside his new home in Ryde on the Isle of Wight (Image: Steve Reigate) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Oh what a mess I have got myself into. It was daft enough at the age of 84 deciding to start a new life with a new woman in a new house in a brand-new place. I knew I might fall ill - after all, I had a triple heart bypass op four years ago - or something simple could go wrong, like falling over, which I seem to do often these days, sometimes totally sober (how would I find a hospital or even a GP in a new town?). But I didn't expect this to happen. Related articles All the Broken Places review - compelling read derailed by ending Fairy Tale review - Stephen King's new novel a 'spellbinding' read … [Read more...] about Hunter Davies: Late-life adventure left me with empty love nest

Good evening. It’s been a day of star witnesses at the trial of Ryan Giggs for assaulting and coercing his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, charges which he denies. Sir Alex Ferguson, his former manager has just given evidence. Today's trivia : Bill Clinton was born on this day in 1946. In 1998, he became the first American president to be impeached in 130 years. Name the other two to be impeached. Scroll down for the answer Inside track with Chopper's P olitics email | Audio | Crossword The big story: Sir Alex Ferguson gives evidence The trial of former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs entered its 10th day today, with the defence inviting numerous witnesses to give evidence. Just this afternoon, the legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson who was Mr Giggs’s boss throughout most of his playing career, was asked by the defence to give evidence. He spoke about Mr Gigg’s temperament and their relationship while the player was still a teenager. Gareth Davies is at the … [Read more...] about Friday evening news briefing: Sir Alex Ferguson makes trial appearance

The Big Bang Theory managed to achieve its highest viewing figures in years with the recent finale. The comedy sitcom’s two-part finale, titled The Change Constant/The Stockholm Syndrome, brought an end to the show after 12 seasons. According to TVLine , the episode was watched by 18 million viewers – the show’s highest viewership in three and half years. The high viewership seems to have rubbed off on spin-off show Young Sheldon, which managed to hit a 16-month ratings high with 13.7 million viewers. Young Sheldon even created a sweet tribute to The Big Bang Theory to mark the show’s end, seeing  a number of other characters as their younger selves. The finale for The Big Bang Theory saw Sheldon and Amy complete their journey to earn a Nobel Prize, while the elevator was even finally fixed. It’s also been praised by critics, with Metro.co.uk’s review describing it as a finale ‘filled with optimism, fun, and love’, and a ‘fitting end’. The Big Bang Theory … [Read more...] about The Big Bang Theory finale earns a huge 18 million viewers