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This series nails the parenting paradox like no other TV show
Inspired by star Martin Freeman’s own experiences, Breeders depicts the willingness to die for one’s children – and the desire to kill them.
- by Kylie Northover
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The Bear is back on TV and it’s hectic, melancholy and incredible
The much anticipated third season of the award-winning series is another wild ride.
- by Kylie Northover
Bestselling author of One Day on why his new novel is his funniest yet
Already a bestselling author, romcom specialist David Nicholls has a bigger readership than ever after the massive success of Netflix’s One Day adaptation.
- by Kylie Northover
★★★★
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This is the most surreal comedy you’ll see this year
Julio Torres has created, directed and stars in this masterpiece of absurdist comedy that can’t quite be explained.
- by Kylie Northover
A brass band with acid house bangers? Hold on to your flugelhorn
At this year’s Rising festival, traditional brass bands meet classic techno tracks, and you’ll be surprised at the result.
- by Kylie Northover
★★★★★
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Martin Freeman is back in the best, most intense police drama in years
Created and written by former police officer Tony Schumacher, The Responder returns for another compelling – if anxiety-inducing – season.
- by Kylie Northover
Politics, punk and race: The new TV series examining Britain’s volatile 80s
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight goes back to the 1980s of his adolescence in his new series This Town, inspired by the rise of the 2Tone music genre.
- by Kylie Northover
Paul Murray (sort of) discusses his novel’s controversial ending
The Booker Prize-shortlisted author talks climate change, writing teenage characters and Judy Blume.
- by Kylie Northover
Death threats are an occupational hazard: Geoffrey Robertson
The leading human rights lawyer will grapple with state of the world in a new live show.
- by Kylie Northover
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Hacks returns for a third delicious season – and does not disappoint
Deborah and Ava are reunited in the comedy-drama’s new season and it’s a thrill to see both their characters evolve (but not too much).
- by Kylie Northover
I may never eat fish again after reading this new book
James Bradley’s epic non-fiction book Deep Water explores the world’s oceans and our interconnectedness with them. And it may change your thinking about many things.
- by Kylie Northover