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19 June, 2026
Kate Samuelson
Hello. If you imagine Robin Hood, do you think of a virtuous, justice-seeking fox with a feather in his green cap? That's certainly my vision of the character, thanks to Disney's 1973 animated film. But, as the story below explores, the Robin Hood from the original medieval legends was far from a hero. Also in this edition is our subtle warning ahead of Toy Story 5, plus we delve into the BBC's rich archive to examine the mysterious disappearance of a British aristocrat.
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Toy Story 5 is 2026's most traumatic film (for parents)
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A Bigger Splash is David Hockney's masterpiece
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Lord Lucan's mysterious disappearance
British aristocrat Lord Lucan was found guilty of killing his children's nanny, Sandra Rivett, on 19 June 1975 – but by then he had already disappeared. Watch extraordinary archive footage surrounding one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in UK history via the button below.
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