Michelangelo
Battling the body
The David fiasco would baffle Italians
Save this perfect Welsh building
The Church Institute and Churchmen’s Club at Llanfairfechan need, and deserve, to be preserved
The W-word
The idea that the sex of a person is simply a matter of choice is a giant ideological lie
First impressions
The first Impressionist exhibition was no obscure bit of posturing, but artistic sedition
Walter’s Arctic Circle is a winner
Welcome to a kaleidoscopic showcase of topical dramas in vivid settings
Are we losing control of our collections?
We need trustees who actually believe in our museums
Britain will not be a “Christian country” without Christians
Traditions die if there is no one to cherish them
Discomfort Zone
I recommend The Zone of Interest with the greatest caution: it’s not an easy watch
Retail politics
Beware a politician who has a book to sell
Beethoven: Nine symphonies+ (Decca)
This Beethoven gift set is not for Christmas. It is for life
Correcting Cass’s critics
Attempts to intellectually discredit the Cass Review have completely failed
Open season
I’m trying to stick to wild game, venison and native beef— and monogamy too
