The V&A East Storehouse, National Gallery, and Norwich Castle are among five finalists competing for the £120,000 Art Fund museum of the year prize, celebrating innovation in UK cultural institutions.
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has created 'The Moon and the Zoo' to commemorate the Zoological Society of London's bicentennial. The animated poem explores the nocturnal world of London Zoo and humanity's responsibility to nature.
Newly unearthed transcripts reveal how biographer Donald Spoto's accounts, influenced by personal grievances, amplified Alfred Hitchcock's dark reputation, with on-set tensions in films like The Birds adding layers to his complex legacy.
Discover Nathan Outlaw's three haddock recipes: smoked haddock fritters with cheese sauce, grilled haddock with leeks, and poached haddock rarebit. Learn about sustainable sourcing and cooking tips.
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The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week, offering up to 18 meteors per hour. Originating from comet Thatcher, this bright and fast display dates back to 687BC, with best views after midnight.
Charlotte Regan's TV debut, Mint, blends gangster thriller with romance in a visually breathtaking series. Set in Scotland, it explores trauma and betrayal with surreal beauty.
A mother's experience with her toddler at the Royal Academy inspired a new series exploring how to make art galleries accessible and enjoyable for young children and their parents.
The Strokes used their Coachella performance to criticize US foreign intervention, displaying a montage of leaders linked to CIA actions and highlighting conflicts in Iran and Gaza.
Comedians Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd are back with the fifth series of their offbeat literary podcast, Weirdos Book Club, featuring guests like Maggie O'Farrell and Kae Tempest. This week's best podcasts also include historical insights from Colleen Sho
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Amanda Barry, 63, followed her late father's footsteps to Antarctica, working at Port Lockroy where he was base leader in 1948, finding closure and connection decades after his death.
Argentine director Sofía Petersen's film Olivia, set in Tierra del Fuego, explores loneliness and loss through slow cinema but struggles with formlessness and inertia.
Yann Martel's novel intertwines a lost Trojan war poem with a scholar's personal crisis, exploring themes of war, family, and faith in an ambitious but structurally uneven narrative.
A review of The Illuminated Man, a biography by Christopher Priest and Nina Allan that weaves Priest's terminal illness into an original portrait of JG Ballard, exploring his unique literary vision and impact.
Tonight's TV lineup features a modern Scottish retelling of Romeo and Juliet in Mint, plus Michael Portillo's railway journeys, Mastermind finals, and a Chernobyl documentary.
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Rose Rouse, co-founder of Advantages of Age, argues bucket lists commodify experiences and promote bland adventures. She advocates for personal, non-conformist living instead.
A review of Primavera, a period musical biopic about Antonio Vivaldi's affair with a teenage violinist, criticized for its lifeless staging and uninteresting performances.
Discover why the 1971 film Harold and Maude remains a beloved feelgood movie, exploring its unique blend of dark humor, life-affirming messages, and cultural impact.
A searing documentary composed entirely of courtroom footage from Argentina's 1985 Trial of the Juntas provides unforgettable witness to the brutal repression that disappeared thousands during the military dictatorship.
Alan Peevers shares the unforgettable story of Benny, a cat found outside a supermarket in Bahrain who became his loyal companion through moves to Kenya, Qatar, and Manchester, known for his love of water and quirky habits.
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Antonio Pappano leads a full-throttle, operatic interpretation of Elgar's oratorio at the Barbican, featuring heroic performances from David Butt Philip and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Explore Bernardine Evaristo's groundbreaking literary works, from the Booker-winning 'Girl, Woman, Other' to the experimental 'Soul Tourists'. Discover her unique blend of prose, poetry, and social commentary.
First Nation communities warn that thousands of testimonies detailing abuse in Canada's residential schools face destruction in 2027, threatening a crucial part of the country's reckoning with its colonial legacy.
Frank McGuinness's new play at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin delivers a blistering portrait of institutional abuse and sectarianism in 1970s Northern Ireland, with Ryan Donaldson's powerful performance.
Freida McFadden, the bestselling author behind The Housemaid, has sold 36 million copies globally. Her real name is Sara Cohen, and her twisty psychological thrillers have a massive young fanbase.
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Pablo Behrens's experimental documentary explores the Thames estuary's eerie beauty, from rusted Maunsell Forts to mudflats, in an engaging but indulgent cinematic voyage.
Discover Georgina Hayden's effortless smoky prawn, new potato, and spinach stew recipe. This Spanish-style dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests with minimal prep and cooking time.
Charlize Theron joins backlash against Timothée Chalamet's ballet and opera comments, calling them reckless. The actor and former dancer also opens up about her violent childhood in South Africa.
Gap partners with luxury designer Victoria Beckham on a 38-piece collection, marking a strategic shift toward premium fashion under CEO Richard Dickson's leadership.
The Jeu de Paume exhibition showcases Martin Parr's final work, revealing his signature humor and a darker, urgent commentary on modern consumption and tourism.
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David Haig's new play 'Magic' dramatizes the clash between escapologist Harry Houdini and author Arthur Conan Doyle over spiritualism, blending illusions with deep themes of faith and fakery.
