Finchley Filmmaker Returns With Second Psychological Drama Following 30-Million-View Viral Success

London filmmaker Raffaello Degruttola is back with another emotionally charged relationship drama, and this time he’s diving deep into the unsettling world of manipulation, obsession and emotional control.

Following the viral success of his debut feature Transference: A Love Story, which reportedly amassed more than 30 million views worldwide, Degruttola returns with To Love A Narcissist, a raw and psychologically intense look at modern relationships and the blurred line between love and emotional manipulation.

Produced through Degruttola’s London-based production company Contro Vento Films and shot locally in Finchley and across London, the film has already started making waves internationally following its North American digital release on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video on 19 May 2026 through Freestyle Digital Media.

The success of Transference helped establish Degruttola as a filmmaker with a distinctive voice in psychologically intimate storytelling. That growing reputation has now attracted major industry backing, with Hollywood producer Ted Field, known for films including The Last Samurai and Jumanji, joining the project as Executive Producer alongside actress and filmmaker Sadie Frost.

Critics have already praised To Love A Narcissist for its grounded portrayal of toxic relationships and its emotionally unsettling realism. Early reactions have highlighted the film’s “chillingly honest ending” and its refusal to glamorise emotionally destructive behaviour, something increasingly rare in relationship dramas.

The cast includes Lyndsey Marshal, Stephen Campbell Moore, Andrea Lowe, Nathalie Armin and Sule Rimi, with production credits shared by Bill Bossert, Sadie Kaye and Degruttola himself.

The film also enjoyed its world premiere at the Socially Relevant Film Festival in New York, continuing the rise of locally rooted independent productions finding global audiences.

For fans of emotionally intelligent cinema, character-driven storytelling and psychological drama that lingers long after the credits roll, To Love A Narcissist looks set to become another compelling chapter in Degruttola’s growing film career.

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A Kingsguard Tale: Road to Celestia. A Sky-High Fantasy Adventure Packed With Danger and Magic

Fantasy fans looking for a fast-paced adventure filled with courage, mystery and high-stakes action may want to keep an eye on this thrilling new tale centred around young warrior-in-training Dart Horowitz.

Dart has spent his life dreaming of becoming one of the legendary Kingsguard. But the path to honour is far more dangerous than he ever imagined. 

What begins as a simple escort mission quickly spirals into a desperate fight for survival when Dart is tasked with protecting Ava, the last Ancient of the Celestials, on a perilous journey back to her home in the skies.

With dark forces closing in, the pair are relentlessly hunted by a terrifying evil determined to capture Ava at any cost.

 As they cross desolate wastelands, dangerous mountain passes and hostile lands, Dart and Ava are forced to rely on bravery, instinct and each other if they hope to stay alive.

What makes the story especially gripping is the constant sense of uncertainty. Trust is fragile, danger lurks around every corner, and the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance. The adventure unfolds at a relentless pace, blending magical fantasy elements with edge-of-your-seat action and emotional moments of heroism.

Readers who enjoy epic fantasy quests, powerful ancient beings, fierce enemies and unlikely heroes will find plenty to love here. There are echoes of classic fantasy adventures, but with enough mystery and suspense to keep readers guessing right until the final pages.

At its heart, this is a story about courage under pressure and discovering what kind of hero you truly are when the world begins to fall apart around you. Dart’s transformation from ambitious trainee to determined protector gives the novel an emotional core that balances the larger magical conflict perfectly.

The world-building also adds to the excitement, painting vivid landscapes ranging from bleak wastelands to towering mountain regions, all while hinting at a much larger mythology surrounding the Celestials and the dangers threatening humanity.

For readers of fantasy adventures packed with magic, peril and memorable characters, this sounds like a compelling page-turner that delivers both excitement and heart in equal measure.

Whether you are a long-time fantasy reader or simply looking for an adventurous escape into another world, Dart and Ava’s dangerous journey promises plenty of twists, tension and epic moments along the way.

The book is written by G. F. Allen and is available as a paperback on Amazon USA for $19.99 or Kindle for $4.99, or from Amazon UK at £15.26. To buy form the That's Books and More online bookshop you can visit https://amzn.to/4uAYman

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Fáilte, or Welcome! All Classical Radio is here! Ireland's first station dedicated to classical music 24/7

All Classical Radio has officially launched as Ireland’s first radio station dedicated entirely to classical music. 

Designed as a space to focus, unwind, or just pause for a moment, the new radio station offers a calm place for great music.

 Listeners can enjoy a carefully curated mix of classical music, ranging from well-known favourites and film soundtracks to timeless pieces and contemporary works, designed to create a relaxing soundtrack for the day.

Broadcasting from studios in Liffey Valley, Dublin, All Classical Radio is produced by RadioHub, the experienced team behind popular stations including Christmas FM and Rewind Radio and the Exploring Ireland podcast.

"We are so excited to officially welcome everyone to All Classical Radio," Daragh O'Sullivan, Content Director of RadioHub told That's Books and More. 

"All Classical Radio brings Ireland a new, uninterrupted home for classical music 24/7. You can listen online on any device at allclassicalradio.ie, ask your smart speaker to ‘Play All Classical Radio on Alexa’ or listen on DAB+ in Leinster, just press the DAB button on your car radio and find All Classical. 

We’re delighted to share All Classical Radio and see how the music resonates with listeners. I also want to say a massive thank you to all our brilliant suppliers who helped bring this station to life, especially the team at Fáilte DAB for their invaluable support."

The station is currently broadcasting on a 12-month trial licence granted by Coimisiún na Meán. During this introductory year, the focus is on building a compelling case to make All Classical Radio a permanent fixture for music lovers across the country.

How to Listen:

Enjoy a calmer soundtrack for your day, 24/7, whether in the car, at home, or in the workplace:

Online: Listen on any device at allclassicalradio.ie.

Smart Speaker: Just say “Play all Classical Radio Ireland” on Alexa.

Radio: Available on DAB+ in Leinster (Press the DAB button on your car radio and find ‘all Classical’).

Follow All Classical Radio:

Facebook: facebook.com/allClassicalRadio.ie

Instagram: instagram.com/allclassicalradio.ie/

Musicians called to perform in London - Make Music Day on June 21st

In celebration of Make Music Day, an international festival of music making on June 21st, hundreds of musicians will come together in central London for a spectacular performance, and everyone's invited to join in.

The Big Summer Wind Orchestra and Choir will assemble in Potters Fields Park for a glorious celebration of music on a giant scale. 

Previous events have brought together everything from piccolos to contrabass clarinets with a full range of singing voices. This year should be the biggest ever, and anyone can register to perform.

Do you have a musical instrument in the attic, and the case hasn't been opened in a while? Are you a shower singer and would love to showcase your voice to the world? Now's your chance! 

Musicians from across England will gather for this special one-off performance, and absolutely everyone is invited to register and join in. No experience required and no rehearsal is necessary. An expert musical director will guide everyone through specially prepared sheet music suitable for everyone. Best of all, it's completely free to take part.

There's still time to sign up, any wind, brass or percussion player, or singer, can register to take part. Complete the online form to ensure your space, and receive sheet music and full instructions in advance. All you need to bring along is your instrument and music stand, or just your voice. Just visit the website at https://bigsummerwindorchestra.org to register and learn more.

The event will include brand new compositions and arrangements especially for the event, alongside a range of classical favourites and popular songs. From chart-topping hits to opera choruses, and folk songs to musical theatre, there'll really be something for everyone in the programme.

This year the performance will take place in Potters Fields Park, a beautiful green space beside the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Weekend bandstand performances are a wonderful tradition in city parks, and this event will be a huge scale concert for everyone to enjoy.

Event co-ordinator, Adam Funnell, told That's Books and More: “our huge event on Make Music Day will bring together hundreds of musicians into a unique ensemble. We want people to dust off their instruments, warm up their voices and join in, especially if they don’t usually perform in a group. Hundreds of musicians performing such a wide range of music, in the stunning central London location, will make for a truly wonderful concert.”

The event is proudly co-organised by Making Music and supported by Team London Bridge, Potters Fields Park Management Trust, Arts Council England and the Peoples Postcode Lottery. 

The London performance is part of the Make Music Day UK events popping up across the country, including Big Wind Orchestra and Choir events in every UK nation. From libraries, pubs and shopping centres, to parks, gardens and the biggest concert halls, June 21st will be filled with music making wherever you are.

24/7 Laughter Now Available Via Comedy UK's new radio station

COMEDYUK has officially launched as the UK's first and only 24/7 dedicated comedy radio station. 

Delivering non-stop laughs around the clock, Comedy UK brings together live stand-up, classic clips, and fresh voices celebrating the best of British humour. Available online, on app, and on smart speakers, because the nation deserves a good laugh!

But COMEDYUK also goes beyond the playlist. Each week, live comedy gigs are streamed directly to listeners, capturing the raw energy of the UK's world-class live comedy circuit and bringing it straight to your ears, wherever you are.

COMEDYUK also launches with an addictive new interactive feature: "Whose Laugh Is It Anyway?" A fresh spin on the classic guess-the-voice format, challenging listeners to identify famous celebrities from their laugh alone. Simple concept. Harder than you think.

Streaming now at ComedyUK.online, and available via app, smart speaker, and YouTube, COMEDYUK is the new home of British comedy, meaning there's never a bad time or place to sit back and have a good laugh.

Plus the fun doesn't stop at your speaker. On 18th June 2026, COMEDYUK hits the road with its first ever Comedy UK Radio Roadshow, kicking off at the iconic Leicester Square Theatre in London before touring major cities across the UK.

The London show will be broadcast live on the station and features a stellar line-up:

• Jessica Fostekew

• Thanyia Moore

• Alex Kealy

• Ria Lina

• Roman Harris. Voted New Comedian of the Year

COMEDYUK is a partnership between NextUp, Bridgemore Productions, and Positive Digital Media, three organisations united by industry expertise and a genuine love of comedy. The station is funded through a mix of advertising and subscription, offering both free listening and premium options for comedy fans who want more.

John Dash, Director, Comedy UK Media Ltd explained to That's Books and More: "COMEDYUK is live, and we couldn't be more excited. This is something completely new for UK audiences, a dedicated comedy station available 24/7. From live gigs to interactive features and the upcoming Roadshow, we're building a platform that celebrates comedy in every form and brings fans closer to it than ever before."

Hampshire Author Gethyn Jones Releases Fatal Equation: Sweet Revenge, a Romantic Suspense Novel with Companion Soundtrack

Hampshire author and former BBC producer and composer Gethyn Jones has released Fatal Equation: Sweet Revenge, the second novel in the Fatal Equation trilogy. 

Published on 21 April 2026, the book combines romantic suspense, domestic thriller tension and contemporary British and Irish settings, with a distinctive companion soundtrack available on Spotify. 

Set between Hampshire and Tipperary, Fatal Equation: Sweet Revenge follows Laura and Ali as they try to rebuild their lives after the devastating events of the first novel. As Laura pursues her philanthropic ambitions and Ali focuses on his music career, a figure from the past returns with revenge in mind, pushing their fragile future into danger. 

Written to work both as a stand-alone novel and as part of the wider trilogy, the book blends relationship drama, psychological threat and a strong sense of place. Its cross-media concept is one of its defining features: readers can also listen to the Coolstar playlist created to accompany the story, adding an immersive musical dimension to the novel.    

“I wanted Fatal Equation: Sweet Revenge to combine the emotional pull of romance, the tension of a thriller and the atmosphere of music,” Gethyn Jones told That's Books and More.

“The companion soundtrack gives readers another way to enter the world of the story.” 

Jones brings decades of experience in broadcasting and music to his fiction. Fatal Equation: Sweet Revenge is available now in Kindle and paperback formats on Amazon UK:    

The trilogy website is available at https://fatalequation.com, and the companion soundtrack can be heard on Spotify via the Coolstar playlist.

Tracing the Rails® Launches National Search for Britain’s Next Lost Railway Story

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Tracing the Rails Productions Ltd, the not-for-profit team behind the acclaimed documentary series Tracing the Rails®, is launching a national appeal to help decide which lost railway line should become the focus of a future series.

The documentary series began by following the former Steyning Line in West Sussex, uncovering the forgotten stations, hidden trackbeds, community memories and local stories connected to a railway that once shaped the landscape and the lives of those who lived along it.

Now, as the first series continues to grow its audience through YouTube, community screenings and television broadcast on Rewind TV, the team is inviting the public to nominate other lost, closed or abandoned railway lines from across Britain.

Director Chris Kirk told That's Books and More: “We know the Steyning Line is only one of many lost railway stories waiting to be told. 

"Across the country, there are vanished stations, forgotten bridges, old cuttings, former railway communities and memories that deserve to be preserved. 

"We want people to tell us which line they think should be next. It needs to be exciting, contain abandoned stations and maybe tunnels and viaducts, but be less well publicised. Something with a story waiting to be told, like we have with the Steyning Line in Sussex.”

The appeal is open to railway enthusiasts, local historians, former railway workers, community groups and anyone with photographs, memories, documents, artefacts or family stories linked to a lost railway.

Tracing the Rails has also recently gained wider recognition, reaching the semi-finals of the Hollywood Indie Film Festival in two categories: Best Serialised Web Documentary and Best Feature Documentary.

Tracing the Rails Productions Ltd is a not-for-profit company, with all support helping to cover the practical costs of filming, research, archive material, insurance, travel and editing through Patreon.

To nominate a lost railway line for a future series, or to support the project, visit tracingtherails.com

or email info@tracingtherails.com and of course, watch Season 1!