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Beethoven, Birtwistle: A bag of bagatelles (Wergo)
Those who listen to music with an open mind are going to have a ball with this
Maybe not Yes
With only two remaining members from the classic 70s lineup, a lot is riding on the band’s new album The Quest
Blinded by rage
Tory MPs eager to fight the war on woke need to take the beam from their own eyes
Murders for the end of September
Four mysteries, three successes, two surprises and one flop
Advocates who brook no dissent
Narcissistic identity politics perpetuates that other people are dangerous things that require controlling by activists who “get it”
Star power in a parallel universe
West End openings of Constellations and Cinderella offer stage-starved audiences some magic
007’s licence to thrill is renewed
‘No Time to Die’ suggests that Daniel Craig’s James Bond will be a hard act to follow
Scum of Britain, unite!
Enterprising politicians can use insults to their own advantage
Life of the party
Party conferences are insights into the parties’ souls — insights that are not always reassuring
Heil Greta
It’s time for Greta-worshippers to subject her claims to the same scrutiny as other major political figures