The Hollywood writers’ strike officially ended overnight, clearing the way for some talk shows to return to air. Also mulling a comeback is the US version of The Office, according to reports. This calls for celebratory mini cupcakes… 

If you’ve ever wondered what living like an ogre is like, you can now stay in Shrek’s swamp courtesy of Airbnb. Situated in the Scottish Highlands, it’s described as a “muddy slice of paradise”.

And if a sea change is more your style, a cliff-top home next to the Victorian lighthouse featured in iconic 90s Aussie TV show Round the Twist is up for sale. Don’t be surprised if strange things happen there…