Culture

Are fictional politicians as interesting as the real thing?

Sir David Hare’s new BBC drama feels small-scale when we are surrounded by far more impressive real-life spectacles

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American Utopia

Facts are overlooked in American Utopia’s HBO concert film to accommodate the systemic white racism narrative

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The enduring appeal of Jeeves and Wooster

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

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Lost dream of coexistence

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

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The Long Hours: remembering David Oluwale

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

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Dinner at Brasenose? Unmasking the Secret Barrister

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

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The Divine Comedy at 30

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

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Year’s mind: James Small and the 1995 Rugby World Cup

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

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Play for Today celebrates its 50th birthday

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

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Plagiarism in comedy – homage or theft?

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

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