Culture

Ben Schott’s new novel is hugely welcome, but thankfully it will never threaten to obscure the genius of the canon

Adam LeBor delves into The Bureau, the utterly absorbing French spy thriller series

How one man’s English journey, begun in hope, turned into a nightmare

The Secret Barrister’s new book tears apart fake news and the notion of compensation culture

The Divine Comedy will be playing a concert at the Barbican on 14 October to celebrate Neil Hannon

ASH Smyth reflects on South Africa’s historic 1995 Rugby World Cup win

Play for Today was a milestone in the history of TV drama

How a hugely popular American satirical show ripped off an online British comedian

What does the postponement of the new James Bond film mean for the future of cinema?

The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church explores the possibility of human connection