Adventures in La-La Land
Simon Callow reviews A Fate Worse than Hollywood by David Ambrose
More Marxism than Methodism
Traditional religious minorities have a lot to offer the UK — but no one to represent them
Hard times on the Black Dragon River
Thubron shows an unyielding willingness to listen to those he meets and attempt to understand their worlds
Hans Werner Henze: The Sea Betrayed (Capriccio)
I was completely absorbed by this opera as a sound production — maybe one day I’ll get to see the whole show
The American Civil War – could the South have won?
Professor Jeremy Black discusses how the Confederate forces hoped to overcome the superior numbers and resources of the North
How to stop the boat people
The Government can do nothing without removing Labour’s Human Rights Act
When in Romania…
This book will be valuable as much for Eastern Europe specialists as for the general reader
Why we need Christmas
Our need of the Nativity of our Lord has not decreased as the centuries have passed
It’s all gone King Kong
Will reason finally bring Boris down to earth where gravity has failed?
Strange brew
The joy of letting unexpected, accidental music in
Hot Valks live!
While belly-laughs are not frequent, there’s terrific fun to be had in this massive soap-opera-style family melodrama
The longest night of my life
Researchers should re-think prescribing magic mushrooms for depression