Culture
Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be
It’s not that life is perfect — it just isn’t the 70s
The satisfaction of small pleasures
The most anticipated book of the year, a Booker Prize nominee and a posthumous release: John Self on three new, big releases this month
One big Anglo family
The other Europeans Irish share the most in common with … are the British
Out of the blue
Despite some political hang-ups, James Fox provides diverting stories on the history of colour
Can Davies save the Doctor?
A journey back in time might be the only thing that can revive Doctor Who
“The new Liberace” strikes again
Nigel Kennedy’s latest principled stand against “Jurassic“ FM and the forces of musical conservatism
Piazzolla Cien Anos (Century Records)
Astor Piazzolla is so intimately identified with Buenos Aires that his wider relevance is often missed
Celebrity crime novelists: the latest literary fashion
Crime and thriller titles have replaced Strictly Come Dancing as the new craze for celebrities
Solem Quartet: The Four Quarters (Orchid)
The Solem Quartet are my frontrunners for the best new talent in 2021
The myriad Mona Lisas
How the multiple Mona Lisa copies, and their prices, testify to the longstanding fame of the painting and its mystique
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The martyrdom of Young Bob
On ebbing power of the political influencer
Why has Keir Starmer been so unpopular?
He was the perfect embodiment of a failing system
Grooming gangs and the truth
We should not give ammunition to deniers of the grooming gangs scandal
How religion shapes football fandom
The meaning of football is intertwined with the meaning of faith
Babies need women
Leaving children with only men who are not their parents is foolish and dangerous
Bypassing the parasites
Too often, lawyers add little to business transactions except delays and questionable costs
Murders for May
From the spa resort of Buddington to the streets of Tokyo
Crushing the real progressives
The Islamic Republic of Iran, now under fire from the demonic West, is the most progressive society on earth
Amazing Grace? Meh, it was OK
If there is a reason to see this play, it is Ralph Fiennes
Fast cars fit for old-school stars
Speed and sophistication once shared the same side of the street
Laughing to hide the tears
Beware: prime ministerial jokes ahead
One year later
Despite the Supreme Court ruling, the gender argument is not going anywhere
The trains have to run
Populists have had success in persuading people that they can govern — but can they actually govern?
The right does need religion
Christianity is politically valuable as well as, you know, true
The price is right
Stories about outrageously profligate eating have the appeal of scandal
Polish piano
Andre Tchaikowsky: Piano concertos (Ondine)