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Suicide, sado-maso-chism, drug addiction, prostitution this is Great Expectations, but not as we know it. The Charles Dickens classic has been given a makeover for a new generation by Steven Knight, the man behind Peaky Blinders, and he's turned what was already a dark tale of class, obsession and revenge into something even more harrowing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Suicide, sado-masochism, drug addiction, prostitution this is Great Expectations, but not as we know it. The Charles Dickens classic has been given a makeover for a new generation by Steven Knight, the man behind Peaky Blinders, and he's turned what was already a dark tale of class, obsession and revenge into something even more harrowing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

1 THE actress from Norwich is a favourite to win a best actress Oscar this Sunday for her role in The Favourite. Which of these is not true about her? A. Her real name is Sarah. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Peep Show and Broadchurch star Olivia Colman (The Night Manager, 9pm, BBC1) is widely considered to be one of the nicest women in showbiz - and there's a reason for that… On seeing her husband for the first time: 'I immediately thought, that's the person I'm going to marry. I threw myself in - I didn't play it cool. A bit weird, I know, but I stuck with him and made him realise he could only be happy with me. I still feel I'm punching above my weight.' On her formative years: 'I had black clouds, but I was good at faking it. I was never one of those surly teenagers who doesn't smile.' On auditioning for Cambridge Footlights - which she thought was an ordinary drama club: 'I think Robert (Webb) and David (Mitchell) thought I was quite game because they said, "Find something in here and try and sell it to us." I picked up a cigarette butt and tried to sell it to them as nutritious - and then ate it. Instead of laughing, they just looked slightly shocked.' On dropping out of teacher training college after one term to pursue acting: 'I was rubbish - a generation of children have had a lucky break.' On crying on command while acting: 'The odd thing is, I don't really know where it comes from. If the script is good, I can cry without too much trouble, but I'm not a crier in real life. I'm not a dramatic person. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The author argues that actors' training in Great Britain should not be governed by employability. He rejects the teaching of acting without making any reference to the painful realities of the industry. He cites the remarks made by National Youth Theatre chief executive officer (CEO) and director Paul Roseby that three-year traditional drama school course are becoming a waste of investment return.

The author discusses how the loss of regional repertory theatre in Great Britain will affect drama schools. He reflects on how repertory theatre equips actors with notable skills. He criticizes significant demise in financial assistance being offered to regional theatre. He also talks about the need for drama schools to incorporate component parts of the former repertory tradition in their operations.

The article reports that Keystone XL pipeline supporters criticized U.S. President Barack Obama's dismissal of the job benefits from the projects.

The article reports that the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) increased the social cost of carbon emission in federal regulations which could lay the basis for new rules on climate change.

The article reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) member panel voted to propose new rules which is designed in reducing the threat of runs in almost $3 trillion money market fund industry.

The article offers the author's insights on the drama schools in Great Britain. The author states that the number of students entering these schools were increasing despite the increase higher education tuition fees imposed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The author also mentions the increasing myths regarding studying at drama schools after the introduction of high tuition fees.

The article offers information on related to U.S. regulatory commissions including the plan of Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner Bart to impose rules for Bitcoin, the refusal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate coal mine's methane emissions, and the proposal by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to include Belviq in the list of Schedule Intravenous (IV) controlled substance.

The article reports that lawmakers supporting the natural-gas exports are trying to win over Democrats by citing the geopolitical benefits of increasing natural gas exports as an opportunity for the U.S. to undercut Russia and Iran.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama has been warned by 32 Republican senators headed by David Vitter, that the president does not have the authority to require federal agencies consider their actions' impact on climatic changes.

The article reports on the political divide among lawmakers ini the U.S. over the new federal spending for the energy efficiency legislation.

The article reports on the opposition of environmental groups in the U.S. regarding the approval of Keystone XL oil pipeline by the State Department.

The article reports on the 50 climate activists who were arrested after they protested outside the White House to call for the cancellation of the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, while labor unions wanted U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the project.

The article reports on Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman who has approved the Keystone XL pipeline project which forces U.S. President Barack Obama to make his decision on the proposed project.

The article reports on the statement by senior manager Cindy Schild that the advertisement blitz from the American Petroleum Institute (API) will be an effort across television (TV), print, and radio to promote the refineries in the U.S.

The article discusses the U.S. President Barack Obama's anticipated support for fossil-fuel drilling on federal lands and the Keystone XL pipeline project. It presents views of American Petroleum Institute's chief executive officer (CEO), Jack Gerard, on Obama's positive approach toward the oil-and-gas industry for turning the U.S. into an energy exporter. It highlights the environmental groups' opposition to drilling as it might result in water contamination.

The article informs that a study commissioned by the Energy Department (DOE) has found that increase in natural-gas exports would provide economic benefits of the U.S.

The article reports on the new challenge faced by the petroleum industry in defending its tax breaks as U.S. lawmakers and the White House negotiate to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.

The article offers information regarding a conflict between ranchers and farmers which may be leading to altering in position on the federal biofuel mandate.

The article reports that the U.S. Republicans are blaming the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama for the delayed report of the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the export of natural gas.

The article focuses on a bipartisan group of lawmakers who have urged the U.S. President Barrack Obama's administration to construct a green-light liquefied natural gas facility across the country in order to turn the nation into a natural-gas exporter.

The article presents information on the criticism of the U.S. Senator James Inhofe for opposing the U.S. Navy's biofuel testing program named Great Green Fleet in the U.S.

The article informs that the development of fuel source would be stalled if the biomass and biofuel industry loses federal support.

The article presents the author's statement regarding the tuition fee increase of several drama schools in Great Britain. The author mentions the challenges encountered by drama schools and aspiring undergraduate students in dealing with the fee worth 6,000 pounds as well as in gaining drama education as stated by the Office of Fair Access. The moves of the National Council for Drama Training for the drama-related subjects and in dealing tuition hike are also cited.

The article describes the author's reflections about Laurence Olivier's legacy for aspiring actors. It is observed that at Olivier's 100th anniversary, the memory of his career is fast attaining the state of a cultural history that is disconnecting itself from living memory. It is noted that Olivier was essentially a populist who succeeded in eliminating the boundaries between film and theater.

In this article, the author discusses the issues associated with vocation training of actors in drama schools along with information on his experience of training actors at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.

The article reports on the comment by U.S. President Barack Obama on the Republican supporters of the Keystone XL pipeline project, which he says are not intending towards creating more jobs.

The article reports on the statement of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the agreement of JPMorgan Chase bank to pay for the $410 million penalty for manipulation of electricity in California and Midwest.

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Energy's internal committee found that federal grants to car charger firm Ecotality Inc. were overly generous but not illegal.

The article reports that the U.S. Senate and the House will conduct hearings with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz regarding the storage of nuclear waste in the country, wherein legislation on Keystone XL pipeline project is likely to be passed.

The article reports on the statement issued by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton at a two-day Energy and Power subcommittee hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard in which he cited that the existing biofuel blending system in the U.S. cannot stand.

The article reports on the decision of Senate Republicans to push the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline amendment unless a date for decision on whether the project can move forward will be set by U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article reports that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy has pushed the agency to do immediate efforts related to climate change.

The article focuses on the remarks of former President Bill Clinton at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. regarding the achievement of a sustainable economy through environmental protection and confronting climate change.

The article focuses on the report that U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden will think if he will consider the oversight proceedings for the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline project.

The article reports that Gina McCarthy, who is chosen by U.S. President Barack Obama to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will see her confirmed vote of the U.S. Senate.

The article reports on the regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) which toughen the standards on energy efficiency for new federal buildings.

The article reports on the climate change plan of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will focus on expanding renewable energy on public lands, strengthening energy efficiency and power plant emission rules.

The article reports on the call of environmental groups and some Democrats in the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct an environmental impact statement for coal export terminals in the Pacific Northwest.

The article reports on the remarks of the U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee saying that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is only bluffing on his argument about ending the filibuster and his move on opposing the completion of the nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.

The article reports that U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is urged by Senator David Vitter to release the data used by the agency in designing its air pollution regulation as a threat to block Gina McCarthy's confirmation as new administrator.

The article reports on the reaction of Green groups regarding the report released by the U.S. Interior's Office of Inspector General on the detailed problems involving coal mining management in federal lands.

The article reports that actor Robert Redford was enlisted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to push U.S. President Barack Obama to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

The article reports on the announcement of the Sierra Club on June 11, 2013 that it will sue the State Department for documents related to a draft environmental review of Keystone XL oil sands pipeline.

The article informs that a report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revealed that the amount of technically recoverable oil and gas reserves in the U.S. is 35 percent greater than in 2011 due to new geologic and well drilling method as well as adoption of hydraulic fracturing.

The article informs that John Shively, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pebble Mine, developer for a proposed Alaska mine, would meet White House officials and other lawmakers for approval for the project.

The article reports on the legislative hearings by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in June 2013.