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Samantha Morton, dressed in a white shirt and jeans, sitting on a burnt orange velvet chair.
INTERVIEW
CULTURE MAGAZINE
Samantha Morton on The Odyssey: I spoke for every wronged woman — like my mum

The star of Christopher Nolan’s hit epic says her acclaimed performance was inspired by a childhood in care and her mother

Film
Illustration of a person dragging a suitcase overflowing with electronics, including a monitor, laptop, and gaming console, while a bird with headphones perches on top.
The 23 best TV shows to download for your summer holiday
TV & Radio
Collage of Frenchy from Grease with Sandy and Danny in the background.
INTERVIEW
Didi Conn: I was Frenchy in Grease — this is what happened behind the scenes
Film
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
TV & Radio
Monochromatic portrait of an older man with white hair looking directly at the viewer, set against a pink circular background.
Monochromatic portrait of an older man with white hair looking directly at the viewer, set against a pink circular background.
REVIEW
SARAH DITUM ON PODCASTS
I’m in awe of David Dimbleby — here’s why
Spider-Man holding up a large metal object.
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
Film
Lindsey Mendick in her studio with her ceramic sculpture.
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
Art
Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde, kneeling on a circular lit stage, holding a white lily and looking up.
Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde, kneeling on a circular lit stage, holding a white lily and looking up.
REVIEW
SUSIE GOLDSBROUGH ON THEATRE
I’m suspicious of one-man shows but Oscar Wilde is a five-star triumph
Theatre & Dance
Si King standing in a railway station.
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
TV & Radio
Si King standing in a railway station.
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
TV & Radio
Monochromatic portrait of an older man with white hair looking directly at the viewer, set against a pink circular background.
Monochromatic portrait of an older man with white hair looking directly at the viewer, set against a pink circular background.
REVIEW
SARAH DITUM ON PODCASTS
I’m in awe of David Dimbleby — here’s why
Monochromatic portrait of an older man with white hair looking directly at the viewer, set against a pink circular background.
Monochromatic portrait of an older man with white hair looking directly at the viewer, set against a pink circular background.
REVIEW
SARAH DITUM ON PODCASTS
I’m in awe of David Dimbleby — here’s why
Spider-Man holding up a large metal object.
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
Film
Spider-Man holding up a large metal object.
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
Film
Lindsey Mendick in her studio with her ceramic sculpture.
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
Art
Lindsey Mendick in her studio with her ceramic sculpture.
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
Art
Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde, kneeling on a circular lit stage, holding a white lily and looking up.
Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde, kneeling on a circular lit stage, holding a white lily and looking up.
REVIEW
SUSIE GOLDSBROUGH ON THEATRE
I’m suspicious of one-man shows but Oscar Wilde is a five-star triumph
Theatre & Dance
Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde, kneeling on a circular lit stage, holding a white lily and looking up.
Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde, kneeling on a circular lit stage, holding a white lily and looking up.
REVIEW
SUSIE GOLDSBROUGH ON THEATRE
I’m suspicious of one-man shows but Oscar Wilde is a five-star triumph
Theatre & Dance
Samantha Morton, dressed in a white shirt and jeans, sitting on a burnt orange velvet chair.
Russian RKhBZ defense troops in protective gear and gas masks during nuclear, biological, and chemical defense training.
REVIEW
WARFARE
What if a deadly, bubonic plague toxin escaped from a Russian lab…

In Biological War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen imagines the global havoc which could be caused by a simple mistake — it’s a terrifying read

Books
Russian RKhBZ defense troops in protective gear and gas masks during nuclear, biological, and chemical defense training.
REVIEW
WARFARE
What if a deadly, bubonic plague toxin escaped from a Russian lab…
Books
REVIEW
FICTION
Passion, jealousy and brain surgery: it’s EM Forster for 2026
Books
Two books titled "May We Feed the King" by Rebecca Perry and "London Falling" by Patrick Radden Keefe.
UPDATED
The Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Rebecca Perry bursts into the charts

This is the UK’s oldest and most influential book sales chart, the one that every author wants to be on and the most accurate estimation of book sales

Books
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Collage of three portraits of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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INTERVIEW
Andrew Lloyd Webber: ‘I am a recovering alcoholic’

Ten years ago, the composer said he was giving up booze — but kept drinking secretly. Now he adores his daily AA meetings and is selling off his wine

Theatre & Dance
Gregory Doran and Anthony Sher posing together.
Antony Sher’s last days — in his own words: ‘I want Mommie to tell me it’ll be ok’
Books
Artist Grayson Perry, with tousled blonde hair and a colorful striped jacket, poses in his north London studio.
INTERVIEW
Grayson Perry: I’m losing my energy and my body isn’t resilient any more
TV & Radio
Rosamund Pike lying on a velvet couch in a bright pink dress.
INTERVIEW
CULTURE MAGAZINE
Rosamund Pike: ‘This is the part of the interview where I get uncomfortable’
Theatre & Dance
Collage of Jessie Ware in three different poses and outfits.
INTERVIEW
Jessie Ware: ‘I won’t apologise for being a female pop star in my forties’
Music
Barry Manilow performing in a blue jacket with arms outstretched, holding a microphone.
INTERVIEW
CULTURE MAGAZINE
Barry Manilow: My last album, cancer and how I’m fighting to get back on stage
Music
Collage of a black and white halftone image of a man and a pink, modern building.
REVIEW
THE CRAIG BROWN REVIEW
How the mysterious death of a teenager reveals London’s seedy underworld
Books
Rosamund Pike lying on a velvet couch in a bright pink dress.
INTERVIEW
CULTURE MAGAZINE
Rosamund Pike: ‘This is the part of the interview where I get uncomfortable’
Theatre & Dance
Collage of Jessie Ware in three different poses and outfits.
INTERVIEW
Jessie Ware: ‘I won’t apologise for being a female pop star in my forties’
Music
Barry Manilow performing in a blue jacket with arms outstretched, holding a microphone.
INTERVIEW
CULTURE MAGAZINE
Barry Manilow: My last album, cancer and how I’m fighting to get back on stage
Music
Collage of a black and white halftone image of a man and a pink, modern building.
REVIEW
THE CRAIG BROWN REVIEW
How the mysterious death of a teenager reveals London’s seedy underworld
Books
Gregory Doran and Anthony Sher posing together.
Antony Sher’s last days — in his own words: ‘I want Mommie to tell me it’ll be ok’
Books
Artist Grayson Perry, with tousled blonde hair and a colorful striped jacket, poses in his north London studio.
INTERVIEW
Grayson Perry: I’m losing my energy and my body isn’t resilient any more
TV & Radio