Culture
Big game hunting
Boris Starling looks ahead to the excitement and exhilaration of the upcoming British Lions tour
The faltering heart of the BBC
Amongst the dearth of decent BBC Radio content, “Start the Week” is outstanding
Beethoven/Schnittke: Violin concertos (BIS)
This fabulous interpretation of the Beethoven concerto is one of the records of the year
The Thing: 40 years on
Left to freeze by Thatcher’s censors, The Thing has finally been recognised as John Carpenter’s best film
The best of English reds
With English Wine Week taking place on 19-27 June, why not explore the brave new world of Pinot Noir from Kent, Sussex, Essex and beyond?
Swift reprise
Swift’s latest project is even more interesting than the imaginary motherhood album she pinned her hopes on
Enid Blyton and the mystery of the blue plaques
The Famous Five react to Auntie Enid’s cancellation
Britain’s armed forces during the rise of Hitler
Professor Jeremy Black talks to Graham Stewart about the state and preparedness of Britain’s armed forces in the lead-up to the Second World War
Stop the fight!
Our survey suggests most people don’t even know what the culture war is
Disdain on a plate
Enduring pale, greasy salmon in the spiritual home of the trout pout