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Aardman’s Sir Peter Lord on his journey from a kitchen table to Hollywood, rocket packs and how the studio favours 'thumbiness' over AIAardman is celebrating half a century of cracking clay craftsmanship. As the studio prepares to release its 11th feature film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, cofounder Sir Peter Lord and fellow filmmakers reveal their “magic” formula.
By Sam McEvans Published
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Why this Pokémon-style video game is exploring the boring bits of LondonCassette Beasts 2002 captures the London commuter experience from an outsider's perspective
By Samuel Roberts Published
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Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Everything you need to know before you goCelebrating its 60th anniversary, the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly talk Dark Matter season 2 — and the Back to the Future cameo they'd love for season 3The duo are back in Apple's hit sci-fi show
By Hermione Blandford Published
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London’s 10 best craft beer bottle shopsGo home with a bottle of liquid gold
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Childhood favourites and all-time classics: Mark Gatiss, Polly Walker, and Connor Finch share their favourite readsFor them, it's all about books, books, books
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Every Ridley Scott movie, ranked! From Alien to ExodusWhere will Ridley Scott's 30th film, The Dog Stars, fit?
By Jon Mundy Published
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Do you know what your kids are doing on Roblox? ('Cos it's probably playing Croydon: London Bus Simulator…)The least likely of London boroughs becomes a popular Roblox game on the platform’s least likely of gaming genres
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Liquid gold: The evolution of (and big money behind) sport's champagne shower victory celebrations“That’s not how wine is meant to be enjoyed — we’d rather it was sipped than sprayed."
By Josh Sims Published
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The best luxury meal delivery kits in LondonSometimes cooking from scratch is just too much effort
By Hermione Blandford Published
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All the A-list celebrities starring in London’s West End theatres (and beyond) in 2026“I would give all my fame for a pot of ale and safety”
By Sophie Charara Last updated
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Four Tet All Dayer 2026 review: The 5 best acts at Four Tet’s London Finsbury Park festivalLegendary British DJ and producer Four Tet recruited pals and peers for the fifth edition of his annual self-titled day festival.
By Jamie Richards Published
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Chemo Camp, Cringe and Community: Sunny Dancer star Bella Ramsey and director George Jacques on their must-see indie comedy"I find really challenging, dark stuff really fun."
By Ayomikun Adekaiyero Published
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Anthony Bourdain's London — 8 spots the legendary chef rated highly in the capitalFrom £2 espresso to Michelin starred spots
By Jon Mundy Published
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50 Years of Punk: A Shortlist CelebrationHey, Ho! Let's Go! To mark 50 years of punk, Shortlist is taking a comprehensive look back at where the genre came from, where it’s going, and why its unapologetic spirit is needed now more than ever.
By Gerald Lynch Last updated
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The 50 best punk albums of all timeThree chords and the truth — as punk turns half a century old, here are some of its greatest ever records from across the eras
By Tim Bradley Last updated
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50 years of punk: Why the DIY ethos still matters five decades on (and why the punk spirit is needed now more than ever)From garage bands to cultural force, the unlikely legacy of punk, as told by those who were there at the start
By Josh Sims Last updated
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