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The 25 best albums of 2025
2025 was a special year for music: here is our look back at the very best listens of the year...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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The best books of 2025
We read over 110 books in 2025. Possibly too many? Here’s the top of the tops.
By Sophie Charara Published
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The 9 games you can't afford to miss in 2026
From superheroes to fantasy comebacks — and some little thing called Grand Theft Auto 6? — 2026 is going to be a massive year for gamers.
By Matt Tate Published
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Mistletoe misfires: Christmas movie sequels that shouldn’t exist
Christmas turkeys, every single one of 'em...
By Nick Pope Last updated
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The best video games of 2025: Our top 11 picks
From indie brilliance to blockbuster bangers
By Morgan Truder Published
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Chasing the Northern Lights: An Arctic adventure
Snow, stars, and spectacular skies
By Morgan Truder Published
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The Muppet Christmas Carol: 9 things you never knew about the festive favourite
God bless the Muppets, everyone!
By Jon Mundy Published
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The best Christmas songs of all time: Great festive bangers
Great Xmas songs to dance around the Christmas tree
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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The best Christmas movies and shows to watch on Netflix
Feature Festive things to watch on Netflix this wonderful time of the year.
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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Best Disney+ Christmas movies and shows
Feature Disney+ Christmas classics, revealed
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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The 9 weirdest Christmas traditions around the world, from pooping logs to mouldy potatoes
Ho Ho Holy Moly what's going on
By Jon Mundy Published
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I'm a drinks expert staying sober this Christmas: Here's my non-alcoholic advent calendar that's also perfect for Dry January
No and low go ho ho ho
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Quality Street, ranked from worst to best
Every wrapper has a destiny
By Morgan Truder Published
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9 books that are secretly Christmas reads
It's the literary equivalent of having chicken instead of turkey
By Jon Mundy Published
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From Taskmaster specials to the Stranger Things final episode: The big festive TV Guide for Christmas 2025
The real festive magic
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Fashion faux-pas, fans getting married, and facing the Jungle: Jim Chapman joins us in the Pub Corner
From Youtube to your best mate
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Chef Nobu on the secret menu at Nobu (and the 6 kitchen secrets you weren’t supposed to know)
“How spicy? How salty? This moment is exciting - to make the customer happy.”
By Rebecca May Published
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