Sunday Express Sunday Magazine – 13 September 2026

Summary

Daisy Edgar-Jones, 28, six years on from her breakout role in Normal People at 21, takes on Jane Austen's Sense And Sensibility — due in cinemas September 25 — in the September 13, 2026 Sunday Express Sunday Magazine, priced at £1.80. The cover also flags an eight-page Slimming World special with a five-day meal plan and the weekly 10-page puzzle section with a £250 prize. For readers who follow film-star interviews, diet and fitness plans and Sunday lifestyle content, this 62-page issue delivers the standard weekly mix.

The Daisy Edgar-Jones interview runs from page 4 and covers her rise from National Youth Theatre at 14 to Golden Globes nomination, her 2024 blockbuster Twisters opposite Glen Powell, and her upcoming slate including On Swift Horses (with Jacob Elordi), A Place In Hell (with Michelle Williams, this Christmas), Mosquito (Disney+ comedy with Nicholas Hoult), and Here Comes The Flood (heist movie with Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson). She perfected her Normal People Irish accent in two weeks and says she wants "a really bold swing in the wrong direction" rather than playing it safe. Regular sections include The Lifestyle Edit (p.8), Shopping (p.15), Fashion (p.16), Slimming World special (p.19), Travel (p.28), Fiction (p.32), What to Watch (p.35), Puzzles (p.52), and Horoscopes (p.62).

The Slimming World special is promoted as eight pages with a five-day delicious meal plan to help readers "hit the sweet spot" and reach their goals. The Four By Four puzzle grid features: GRANGE, MINE, VODKA, FISH, GUTS, RUM, SPIRIT, METTLE, TEQUILA. Express Wins promotes up to 1000% Matchup Bonus. A shopping guide for sheds and storage appears via Yimbly.com.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Interview

p.04 · Daisy Edgar-Jones: "There's So Much Ego That Can Exist in This Industry"
The 28-year-old star of Normal People reflects on six years since the 2020 BBC hit that made her a star at 21. She perfected her Irish accent in two weeks and earned a Golden Globes nomination. Her upcoming film Sense And Sensibility, directed by Georgia Oakley, premieres September 25. She's been with her boyfriend Ben Seed for four years, and they don't go longer than three weeks apart. Her upcoming slate spans five films with major co-stars: On Swift Horses (Jacob Elordi), A Place In Hell (Michelle Williams, this Christmas), Mosquito (Nicholas Hoult, Disney+), Here Comes The Flood (Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson). Actors in career-transition should note her strategy: "I'd rather take a really bold swing in the wrong direction than play it too safe."

▸ Lifestyle

p.08 · The Lifestyle Edit
Health, home and beauty product picks for mid-September. The spread follows standard supplement format with hero product and secondary recommendations. Autumn shoppers should target bedding and lighting upgrades for the shorter days ahead.

▸ Shopping

p.15 · Shopping
Garden storage and homeware recommendations featuring sheds and storage via Yimbly.com. Homeowners with outdoor space should measure their available footprint before ordering garden buildings.

▸ Fashion

p.16 · Fashion
Transitional fashion picks for the September-October shift. The spread covers high-street and premium brands with specific price tags. Wardrobe planners should invest in merino-wool base layers for the temperature drop.

▸ Slimming World Special

p.19 · Slimming World — 8 Page Special
An eight-page sponsored section with a five-day meal plan designed to help readers hit their weight-loss goals. The plan uses Slimming World's "free food" concept to reduce calorie density. Anyone starting the plan should batch-prep the first two days' meals on Sunday to stay on track through the work week.

▸ Travel

p.28 · Travel
Short-break features for the early-autumn window. The section covers UK and European destinations for September-October travel. Leaf-peepers should target the last week of September for peak autumn colour in northern England and Scotland.

▸ What to Watch

p.35 · What to Watch
Seven-day TV listings from Sunday 13 to Friday 18 September, plus highlighted programmes. PVR users should check the Saturday-evening film slots for the week's premieres.

▸ Puzzles

p.52 · Sunday Puzzles / Four By Four
Ten pages of puzzles including the Four By Four visual word game with a £250 prize. Grid words: GRANGE, MINE, VODKA, FISH, GUTS, RUM, SPIRIT, METTLE, TEQUILA.

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Editor's Take

The strongest cover interview in the Sunday Express August-September batch. Edgar-Jones is genuinely articulate about her career strategy — the "bold swing" philosophy, the specific five-film slate, the two-week accent preparation — and the Sense And Sensibility September 25 release date gives the piece a clear news hook. The eight-page Slimming World special is clearly promotional content but offers readers a functional meal plan. Weaknesses: the Express Wins gambling ad feels out of place next to a wellness-focused Slimming World section. Best for film-industry readers and Daisy Edgar-Jones fans tracking her post-Normal People career moves.

Strengths
• Edgar-Jones names five upcoming films with specific co-stars and release windows
• Two-week Irish-accent preparation and Golden Globes nomination are verifiable career data
• Sense And Sensibility September 25 release date gives the piece a clear news peg

Weaknesses
• Express Wins gambling promotion clashes with the Slimming World wellness content
• Shopping and Fashion sections offer no editorial differentiation from competitors

Verdict: Recommended — The Edgar-Jones interview is genuinely informative about her career strategy and upcoming slate; the rest is standard supplement material.