Ken Loach

Ken Loach speaks out in support of Jonathan Glazer’s ‘occupation’ Oscar speech

The acclaimed British director said Glazer had ‘understood the possible consequences, which made him braver still’

Andrew Pulver

02, Apr, 2024 @3:52 PM

UK indie films will ‘die’ without fiscal aid, Ken Loach producer says

Rebecca O’Brien, award-winning collaborator on Loach's films, raised urgent warnings at a select committee inquiry into the industry

Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

22, Feb, 2024 @6:09 PM

Cillian Murphy: ‘I’d happily appear in Peaky Blinders again’

The Bafta and Oscar-nominated actor says he would like to reprise his role as the Birmingham gangster Thomas Shelby

Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media correspondent

11, Feb, 2024 @12:01 AM

No country for old men? Why Miyazaki, Loach and Scott can’t stop making movies

Together with Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood, long celebrated film directors are proving that entering their ninth decade and beyond is no barrier to ambition

Phil Hoad

08, Dec, 2023 @8:00 AM

‘Braverman knows exactly what she’s unleashing’: Ken Loach on his latest, and possibly last, film

The Old Oak, about tensions in a former mining village when refugees arrive, has touched a nerve more raw now than when filming began

Diane Taylor

02, Oct, 2023 @5:00 AM

The Old Oak review – compassionate refugee drama from Ken Loach

A young Syrian woman and a pub landlord join forces to unite two traumatised communities in the north-east in the veteran director’s forthright, hopeful film

Wendy Ide

30, Sep, 2023 @2:00 PM

The Old Oak review – Ken Loach’s fierce final call for compassion and solidarity

A northern pub landlord confronts locals’ hostility towards Syrian refugees in Loach’s latest – and possibly last – piece of politically trenchant cinema

Peter Bradshaw

27, Sep, 2023 @9:50 AM

‘Our voices need to be heard’: actor Ebla Mari on Ken Loach, Syria and refugees

When actor and drama teacher Ebla Mari was treading the boards in her local theatre, she never expected to get a call from Ken Loach

Michael Segalov

16, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM

‘Champion of the invisible’: blue plaque campaign for pioneer on homelessness

Anton Wallich-Clifford set up homeless venture the Simon Community in the 60s, inspiring other charities. Now supporters want belated recognition for his achievements

Jamie Doward

30, Jul, 2023 @8:30 AM

Cold, cynical and paranoid: if this is Labour in opposition, what will it look like in power? | John Harris

Keir Starmer’s party is pushing the idea that you can pursue progressive ends through nasty means to its limit, says Guardian columnist John Harris

John Harris

11, Jun, 2023 @11:03 AM

I, Daniel Blake review – moving stage adaptation by the star of the film

Dave Johns, who played Daniel Blake in the Ken Loach film, brings this chilling drama of life on benefits to new audiences

Clare Brennan

11, Jun, 2023 @10:30 AM

Notes on a scandal: this is how Starmer’s bullies took out Jamie Driscoll – and why it matters | Aditya Chakrabortty

Having examined how the North of Tyne mayor was barred from standing again, I see something akin to McCarthyism, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Aditya Chakrabortty

08, Jun, 2023 @5:00 AM