Arts & Culture

Cheese-free Xmas films? It can be done (just)

'Tis the season to hit the Baileys and get on a Christmas movie marathon. If you're strictly dairy-free, here's 17 alternative festive films for your viewing pleasure.
Best coffee table books for Christmas

Ahh, the coffee table book - the perfect blend of form and function. Here are some of the best releases of the year to add to your Christmas list...
Muddy’s TV guide: 9 new watches this week

Bored? Not any more! Here are our top picks for new TV shows and films hitting the small screen this week. Popcorn at the ready...
The RSC’s new Winter 2020 programme

Kicking off an exciting programme of in-person and live-streamed events is the official launch of The Boy in the Dress cast album, plus Troy Story and Festive Tales.
What’s on the box? 12 new TV shows and films this week

Nowhere to go and nothing to see? Au contraire - snuggle down on the sofa and transport yourself with the best new watches of the week.
The new John Lewis Xmas ad has landed!

It's here! The John Lewis Christmas ad has launched with an original song from Celeste as its secret weapon for 2020 – but will you be giving it a little love? Over to you.
5 best new books to read in November

There's only so much TV a gal can watch during lockdown, so give your gogglebox eyes a break and dive into one these new reads
Where’s the remote? 14 must-watch shows this week

Already running out of things to do as the darkness draws in? Well, put away the chess board and engage with these 14 new televisual delights instead.
Stratford Lit Fest: 16 brilliant Winter Weekend talks to stream

During lockdown 2, SLF's Winter Weekend will now take place online between Nov 20 & 25 with Dame Hilary Mantel, the BBC's Andrew Marr and Charles Spencer, plus the V&A's curator of fashion Claire Wilcox and much more...
12 things to do in November lockdown

The calendar for November is looking a little bare with Bonfire Night and many seasonal events cancelled or postponed. But there's there's still plenty to keep us entertained this month.
Settle into the sofa: 9 shows to watch this week

It looks like November is going to be spent on the sofa, so make an extra-big bucket of popcorn and pop one of the these on the box.
9 new TV shows and films for your must-watch list

From spooky movies to live literature fests, there's something for everyone on our weekly curated guide to the best new TV and film. Get ready to fight for the remote...
What’s in: what to watch this week

Got a hot date with your sofa? Oooh saucy! Here are this week's best new film and TV releases to spice up your evenings over the next week
What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week

Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
Christmas rapping

Watch out John Lewis! IKEA's and M&S's Christmas adverts are bonkers and brilliant! Watch, laugh and tell us your favourite.