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10 must-read non-fiction books for World Book Day 2026
Retreat from furby-organ-pilled mass culture and read one of these excellent books.
By Sophie Charara Published
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“How do you compete with Boris Karloff?” Christian Bale on Frankenstein, method acting, and his new film The Bride
Christian Bale isn’t a method actor — he just plays dress-up harder than you
By Morgan Truder Published
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Detectives, Dating Apps, and Dreams of a Richard Curtis cameo: Sam Claflin chats about his new series, Vanished
"We're not extras in our own lives"
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Kino, London review: Spectacular sushi at South Kensington’s newest must-dine restaurant
Book your table before the masses discover this sure-to-be-huge gem.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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The best exhibitions in London this Spring: From Seurat to Sci-Fi
A stacked spring of culture
By Jon Mundy Published
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Exclusive: Patrick Dempsey on double lives, fatherhood in London, and the racing epic he wants to make next
The Grey's Anatomy star is teaming up with a Sopranos legend for Amazon Prime's Memory of a Killer.
By Rebecca May Published
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Sabine, London review: The rooftop bar with the best view of St Paul’s Cathedral
Perched atop the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s, Sabine pairs knockout skyline views with winter-warming cocktails and date-night energy — without the tourist-trap feel.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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The truth about the ‘real’ Peaky Blinders — 7 facts, myths and stories from the historian who knows best
Razor blades, racecourse fights and backstreet thugs — but how much of that was actually real?
By Morgan Truder Published
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12 of the most exciting designers at London Fashion Week on the trends you'll be wearing this AW26
An early peek at the wardrobe picks of next season — according to the experts defining it.
By Rebecca May Published
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BFI Flare has released its mega lineup for 2026 – and these are our top four film picks
Flare flair
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Edith Bowman on BAFTA surprises and the TV tech behind your favourite films
From the big screen to your little screen
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Rising stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth talk being prison cellmates in new movie Wasteman
A24 body swap horrors, vegetable soup vomiting and working with former prisoners — all in a day’s work for Jonsson and Blyth.
By Ayomikun Adekaiyero Published
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The London Heavy List: Every Metal, Rock & Punk gig you need to see in 2026
London at its loudest — these are the gigs London's metalheads need to be down the front for.
By Jamie Carson Published
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Park Chinois, London review: Grab grub and a club at Mayfair’s seductive subterranean Chinese restaurant
A decadent den of loud beats and great eats.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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What do Charli XCX and Meat Loaf have in common? 9 of the best acting performances from musicians
These are the artists who hit the high notes when making the transition from stage to screen.
By Jon Mundy Published
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Asim Chaudhry on David Attenborough, defending the world, and his new film Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die
People just do a lot of great films
By Hermione Blandford Published
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10 new fiction books to kickstart your 2026 reading list
There’s something for everyone with this first batch of must-read fiction for early 2026, including the return of George Saunders. We’re talking crypto, gangs, horror flatshares, life, death and everything in between.
By Sophie Charara Last updated
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