
Marc Chacksfield
As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.
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The best whisky taste tested: 32 bottles our experts recommend
Buying Guide The best whisky to buy and drink today.
By Chris Martin Last updated
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Craig David set to play an intimate gig in one of London's best cafes — and tickets are free
Just Eat and Craig David have teamed up for an exclusive one-off gig at London's Johnnies Cafe...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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LEGO Party is saving my half term — why you need to snap up this Mario Party rival
Saving the half term, brick by brick...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Chicken Run just got a stealthy sequel in video game form — and Eggstraction is available now
Chicken Run: Extraction is egg-sellent stuff...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review — a true iPad rival
Samsung proves that when it comes to tablets, it's a two-horse race...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The 50 best horror books: The scariest books ever printed
These are the best horror books to gorge on, the most terrifying reads you could dare to face...
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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I tried the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 — one big change makes a huge difference
TAG's latest Connected watch has just been revealed...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The best Alan Partridge moments of all time
Amazing Alan Partridge moments you need to watch.
By Gerald Lynch Last updated
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This headphone and smartwatch combo costs under £200 — and may well be the gadget bargain of the year
Trying the cut-price CMF Watch 3 Pro and CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro has been a joy...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Willem Dafoe is the brilliant new face of Laphroaig — and he's got some wild ideas on how it tastes
“Like licking a walrus chomping on a seaweed cigar.”
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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SodaStream ensō review — this Naoto Fukasawa designed kitchen gadget fizzes with brilliance
Turning pop into pop art…
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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From Busta Rhymes to Basement Jaxx, this London one-dayer has cemented its place among the capital's best festivals
Crystal Palace’s South Facing Festival was packed with highlights this year...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Hjingo Bingo is set to take you on a '90s nostalgia bingo blast — complete with tuck shop
Adidas tracksuit optional...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Sound advice: Mark Kermode on his love of film music and the 5 most underrated movie soundtracks
Exclusive: Legendary film critic Mark Kermode speaks to Shortlist...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic review: Putting the smart into smartwatch
Samsung’s latest wearable is a sophisticated classic...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The 41 greatest villains of literature: best literary villains revealed
Feature These are the ultimate bad folks in print.
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The best foldable phone yet
Superb, super slim, super expensive — this is the pinnacle of foldables right now...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Nothing Phone (3) review — different, defiantly so
The Nothing Phone (3) follows the beat of its own drum. And that’s a very good thing…
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The best rum: top rum brands put to the ultimate drinking test
Buying Guide This is the best rum in the world right now
By Chris Martin Last updated
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 revealed — 5 things to know about the latest foldable
Beauty is in the eye of the folder…
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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I took a trip around Ireland’s distilleries with a whiskey expert — four must-visit places revealed
An Ireland whiskey road trip: four stops, four incredible drops...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Nothing Phone (3) revealed — 5 things to know about this fashion-focused flagship
Nothing has revealed its first premium flagship to the world. Prepare for Glyph games!
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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Nothing Headphone (1) review — a style and sound statement
Nothing’s first over ears are something of a head turner…
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The Premier League 2025/26 fixtures are out — these are the games you need to know about
There are a couple of BIG games to kick off the season and one team is ending on a stinker...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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