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London’s West End Theatres could open again in August. But some venues may have to wait longer. Theatres closed in March when the British government instructed a coronavirus lockdown across the country. Performing arts have been hardest hit by the crisis and closures and jobs are threatened. ynuk.tv reporter Alex Iszatt wandered through a deserted theatre land.

coronavirus #stayalive #staysafe The coronavirus lock down has many stories to tell. This is one from Karen Bucknall from Coventry, England. She is a mature student with bowel cancer. Karen has used her broadcasting skills to tell ynuk.tv about a day in her life during self-isolation.

It is one of the most important books in literary history. Shakespeare’s First Folio brings together 36 of the playwrights dramas. The book goes under the hammer at Christie’s in New York 24 April. It’s estimated to fetch $4m to $6m. First Folio is currently exhibited by the Mills College in California but now the book is on show at Christie’s in London. ynuk.tv went to take and look and find out who might buy it!

It is an inspirational story of friendship, love and support. A group of women come together as their partners serve in Afghanistan. They form the very first military wives choir. A former military wife and film critic give their views of the movie.