Is grammar elitist?
The soft bigotry of low expectations
What do literary prizes tell us about publishing in 2021?
The implications of identity politics on literary trends
Prince Philip — a public life
Alexander Larman looks at the life and duty of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99
Paul Ritter: a consummate scene-stealer
Alexander Larman recalls the life and legacy of Paul Ritter, who has died at the age of 54
The decline of David Cameron
With the latest round of humiliating revelations, David Cameron is very much seen as yesterday’s man
London, Burning: ‘A page-turning delight’
For his eighth novel, Anthony Quinn continues his noble tradition of producing a thumping good read
Are overcomplicated back stories killing drama?
As Line of Duty now seems mired in the complexity of its own backstory, Alexander Larman asks if on-screen plots have become too complicated for us to enjoy
The Royal Shakespeare Company at 60: a very happy birthday?
Muted celebrations, concerns of relevance and controversial origins — Alexander Larman delves into the RSC at 60
Is the age of the single-sex boarding school over?
As Winchester College prepares to turn co-educational, Alexander Larman asks if single-sex boarding schools may soon become a thing of the past
Hopkins and Oldman: The very best of British actors
Following the recent Oscar nod for Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman, Alexander Larman looks at other parallels between the two thespians