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Culture

Si King standing in a railway station.
REVIEW
CHARLOTTE IVERS ON TV
We all need more joy in our lives — I never thought I’d find it watching this

I couldn’t have been more wrong about Hairy Biker Si King’s tour of railway stations (and as for Tinie Tempah’s home extensions)

TV & Radio
REVIEW
SARAH DITUM ON PODCASTS
I’m in awe of David Dimbleby — here’s why

At 87, the veteran broadcaster reveals the real changemakers behind great leaders in his very fine history series, Invisible Hands

REVIEW
SARAH DITUM ON PODCASTS
I’m in awe of David Dimbleby — here’s why

At 87, the veteran broadcaster reveals the real changemakers behind great leaders in his very fine history series, Invisible Hands

REVIEW
SUSIE GOLDSBROUGH ON THEATRE
I’m suspicious of one-man shows but Oscar Wilde is a five-star triumph

The Importance of Being Oscar turns a figure usually reduced to caricature back into a human being — and makes his dialogue sing

Theatre & Dance
REVIEW
SUSIE GOLDSBROUGH ON THEATRE
I’m suspicious of one-man shows but Oscar Wilde is a five-star triumph
Theatre & Dance
Spider-Man holding up a large metal object.
REVIEW
TOM SHONE ON FILM
At last, a superhero movie worth watching — Tom Holland and Zendaya sizzle

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a memorable blockbuster with on-screen chemistry and an ingenious new villain

Film
Spider-Man holding up a large metal object.
REVIEW
TOM SHONE ON FILM
At last, a superhero movie worth watching — Tom Holland and Zendaya sizzle

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a memorable blockbuster with on-screen chemistry and an ingenious new villain

Film
The five best films to watch this weekend

From the return of the Devil Wears Prada crew to Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk doing action

TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
The five best films to watch this weekend

From the return of the Devil Wears Prada crew to Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk doing action

TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
Leo Woodall as a tuner in the film "Tuner."
The five best films to watch this weekend
TV & Radio
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
Brandon Flowers, singer of The Killers, holding a cowboy hat and smiling next to a “Country Inn” sign.
INTERVIEW
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: ‘How much longer do I want to do this?’
Music
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
A collage of six crime novel book covers including "Ghost Notes," "Susie Dent: Death Writ Large," "The Killer's Mark," "The Man," and "The Hotel Manager's Guide To."
REVIEW
Five of the best crime novels to read in August
Books
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The colorful and bohemian interior of Charleston Farmhouse with painted walls, various artworks, and books.
The best way to understand an artist? Go through their kitchen drawers
Art
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in a scene from Slumdog Millionaire.
INTERVIEW
‘Slumdog Millionaire wouldn’t happen today. We live in an outrage economy’
Books

TV & Radio

John Wilson, presenter of Front Row, in a black suit.
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Art

Lindsey Mendick in her studio with her ceramic sculpture.
REVIEW
WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK ON ART
Watch out Grayson Perry! Here’s a new X-rated artist to be thrilled by
The £45m painting and the charity gift that never arrived
Going out or staying in? The best things to do this week

Comedy

Mo Gilligan seated at a table with fried chicken and fries, looking at the camera.
INTERVIEW
What happened when Mo Gilligan took on Big Chicken
Mike Wozniak set to light up the Fringe
Five-star laughs — comedy you have to catch the Fringe

Gaming

A modern gaming setup in a bedroom at night, with a desktop computer, monitor, professional microphone, headphones, and coffee cup on a desk, all illuminated by RGB lighting.
Serious about gaming? This is the best luxury kit to buy in 2026
I’m a billionaire! In a video game
How to fix the skills shortage in construction? Playing video games

Photography

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A polar bear gets spruced up — and other news in pictures
A raccoon caught bin to rights — and other news in pictures
50 years of London Glassblowing — and other news in pictures

Art

Lindsey Mendick in her studio with her ceramic sculpture.
REVIEW
WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK ON ART
Watch out Grayson Perry! Here’s a new X-rated artist to be thrilled by
The £45m painting and the charity gift that never arrived
Going out or staying in? The best things to do this week

Comedy

Mo Gilligan seated at a table with fried chicken and fries, looking at the camera.
INTERVIEW
What happened when Mo Gilligan took on Big Chicken
Mike Wozniak set to light up the Fringe
Five-star laughs — comedy you have to catch the Fringe

Gaming

A modern gaming setup in a bedroom at night, with a desktop computer, monitor, professional microphone, headphones, and coffee cup on a desk, all illuminated by RGB lighting.
Serious about gaming? This is the best luxury kit to buy in 2026
I’m a billionaire! In a video game
How to fix the skills shortage in construction? Playing video games

Photography

A woman in a blue apron and gloves brushes the snout of a large taxidermied polar bear with a small brush.
A polar bear gets spruced up — and other news in pictures
A raccoon caught bin to rights — and other news in pictures
50 years of London Glassblowing — and other news in pictures
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