The idea for the 'exploding' rat - now immortalised as part of the SOE legend - was developed in 1941. The aim was to blow up the enemy's boilers by lying the rat on the coal beside the boiler ...

To that end, the 31-year-old has chosen a custom Gucci tux with a crystal embroidered vest and a satin bow tie for the biggest night in British film – and potentially a major milestone ... “I’ve been ...