The Magic Faraway Tree's Andrew Garfield: Our attention is abused by tech companies

‘A very basic human desire to want some control’: US exhibition explores the power of magic

Objects that were believed to have some form of magic effect are part of an exhibition exploring how ancient cultures tried to change the world around themWhether it’s an ancient amulet to protect a newborn baby, a love spell to lock down a romantic relationship, a potion that someone might pick up today from their neighborhood apothecary, or even a spray of Chanel perfume to make yourself irresistIble, humans have used – and continue to use – m…

The BBC TV star from Darlington behind some of the last decades biggest films

Simon Farnaby is the writer of The Magic Faraway Tree, coming out next week. The Darlington born star also has a few other feathers in his cap.

The Magic Faraway Tree's Andrew Garfield: Our attention is abused by tech companies

Garfield stars alongside Claire Foy and Nicola Coughlan in an adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.