Norma Winstone: A Timeless Place review – peerless vocalist
Norma Winstone's 1990 radio broadcast with NDR Radio Orchestra, now released, showcases her lustrous vocals and surefooted improv, including an exquisite I Loves You, Porgy.
Category : Culture
The Dink to Wicked Little Letters: best films on TV this week
A fun sports comedy about a failed tennis prodigy, plus Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman in a gloriously sweary period drama, top this week's film picks.
John Wood: Glasgow's gay leather scene photographer
John Wood, 79, opens his erotic archives for first solo show at Celine gallery, Glasgow, revealing intimate portraits of the city's gay leather subculture from 1982-2002.
Tara Fitzgerald's poetic tribute to Sam Neill
Tara Fitzgerald, co-star in the 1994 film Sirens, writes a poem celebrating Sam Neill's rare beauty, generosity, and electric presence on set.
HBO's 'The Man Will Burn' Dives into Burning Man
HBO's four-part docuseries 'The Man Will Burn' offers an immersive look at Burning Man's history, contradictions, and spiritual allure, tracing its evolution from a beach bonfire to a $60m countercultural institution.
Andrew Motion: books that provoke and inspire
Former poet laureate Andrew Motion shares his reading life, from childhood favourites to late discoveries, including Wilfred Owen, Henry James and Alexander Pope.
I Can Die Too review: pop songs can't save actor's tale
Despite vibrant pop songs, I Can Die Too at Pitlochry Festival theatre fails to bring its actor's tale to life, with underwritten drama and unconvincing squabbling.
Make your own plant feed from comfrey or nettles
Learn how to make homemade plant feed using comfrey, nettles, or other garden weeds. This simple, stinky process creates a nutritious liquid to boost your summer crops.
BBC vs ITV: Who won the UK World Cup 2026 broadcaster battle?
ITV's punditry and studio outshone BBC's post-Lineker lineup, but BBC won on commentary, post-match interviews, and titles. Danny Murphy's cat story went viral.
Pop Revisited, Linder, Warhol: London Art This Week
Pop Revisited showcases Hockney and 1960s prints at Cristea Roberts Gallery. Linder's punk art hits Blackpool. Warhol explores America at Wolverhampton.
The Shaughraun review: comic antics and roguish charm
Garry Hynes's production of Dion Boucicault's 1874 melodrama at Town Hall theatre, Galway, balances whimsy and sincerity with a beautifully knit ensemble.
Amadigi di Gaula review: Handel meets Love Island
Olivia Fuchs' Buxton festival staging of Handel's Amadigi di Gaula transforms the baroque opera into a Love Island-style reality show with TV trickery, inflatables, and gorgeous singing.
Post questions for Kristin Hersh on her alt-rock career
Kristin Hersh, Throwing Muses frontwoman and solo artist, answers your questions ahead of new album Sugar on Blackstone. Submit by 21 July.
Swedish Puppet Show Bonking Barbies in Jackie Collins Adaptation
Malmö Dockteater adapts Jackie Collins' debut novel using anatomically enhanced Barbie dolls, bringing explicit sex scenes to the stage in an experimental puppet production.
Ruth Madeley on The Rapture, disability, and Doctor Who
Ruth Madeley discusses leading The Rapture, redefining disability on screen, and her journey from campaigner to star, including her Doctor Who role.
Jardin Éphémère Cocktail: Summer Spritz Recipe
Bar Antoine's Jardin Éphémère cocktail: a floral summer spritz with elderflower, apple, poire Williams eau-de-vie, and absinthe, topped with champagne.
Matt Haig to Open Bookshop in Brighton
Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library, announces plans to open a bookshop called Golden in Brighton's Seven Dials by Christmas, emphasizing community and curated book selection.
Downing Street changeover and Bolivian skaters: photos of the day
Andy Burnham to become UK PM on 20 July, replacing Keir Starmer, as global events unfold from US naval blockade to Canadian wildfire haze.
The Hairdresser Mysteries Review: Bananas Daytime TV
Sally Phillips stars as amateur sleuth Lily Petal in The Hairdresser Mysteries, a cosy crime drama that is both brilliant and awful, described as the strangest daytime TV in memory.
Seth Meyers slams Trump's bizarre obsessions
Seth Meyers criticizes Trump's focus on magnetic catapults and sperm counts while Americans struggle with rising costs and war.
Brenda Fricker, My Left Foot Oscar winner, dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish female Oscar winner for acting, has died aged 81. She won best supporting actress for My Left Foot in 1989.
Bayeux tapestry arrival 'closes loop' on Brexit tensions
The Bayeux tapestry arrives at the British Museum in a landmark act of cultural diplomacy, marking a new chapter in UK-France relations after Brexit tensions.
The Smile of Her review: Lahti's show speeds through pains
Christine Lahti's autobiographical play at Marylebone theatre covers family, career, and #MeToo but lacks depth, rushing through traumatic events in 90 minutes.
Nolan's The Odyssey: Critics Rave, But Is It Worth Hype?
Christopher Nolan's star-studded adaptation of Homer's Odyssey gets rave reviews. With a $250m budget and cast including Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Tom Holland, the three-hour IMAX epic is one of the year's most anticipated films.
Jill Scott's phones-free show: a joyous celebration of 26 years
Jill Scott's phones-free concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre was a triumphant, saucy, and virtuosic celebration of 26 years in music, leaving the audience deeply connected.
Pee in the sea: readers challenge etiquette guide
Readers argue peeing in the sea is environmentally harmless, challenging a summer etiquette guide that insists swimmers should dash ashore for a lavatory.
Homer's Odyssey: Film and Translation Insights from Readers
Readers discuss Uberto Pasolini's film The Return, Emily Wilson's translation of polytropos, and the excitement around Christopher Nolan's upcoming Odyssey adaptation.
Nolan's The Odyssey: Rave Reviews, $250M Budget, Star Cast
Christopher Nolan's star-studded Odyssey adaptation gets rave reviews. The $250M Imax blockbuster features Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland. Will it meet hype?
Global events in photos: Gaza, wildfires, Venezuela quake
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, wildfires in Europe, Venezuela earthquake aftermath, and World Cup semi-finals captured by leading photojournalists this week.
Ride or Die: Amazon Prime's Best New Action Comedy
Ride or Die, Amazon Prime's new series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, is a hilarious action comedy about best friends on the run. With eight episodes, it's a must-watch.
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