Culture'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement awardNicole Kidman says it has been a privilege to play unconventional women as she picks up a prestigious prize.Entertainment & ArtsMartin Freeman on why viewers can 'smell lies' in TV dramaThe Responder star on how the police drama shows them as "human beings rather than cardboard cutouts".Entertainment & Arts'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement awardNicole Kidman says it has been a privilege to play unconventional women as she picks up a prestigious prize.Entertainment & ArtsMartin Freeman on why viewers can 'smell lies' in TV dramaThe Responder star on how the police drama shows them as "human beings rather than cardboard cutouts".Entertainment & ArtsWhat it feels like to be a Bafta nomineeComposer Adiescar Chase says it is nice that her work is recognised and to feel accepted by the industry. 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