Culture & Life
Explore Culture & Life
-

Why is London’s property market slumping?
Today's Big Question Some sellers have reported losses of hundreds of thousands of pounds
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question -

The best art exhibitions to book in 2026
The Week Recommends Our pick of the shows to see across the UK, from epoch-defining embroidery to fresh looks at under-appreciated artists
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Last updated
The Week Recommends -

Woman in Mind: a ‘triumphant’ revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s dark comedy
The Week Recommends Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan dazzle in ‘bitterly funny farce’
By The Week UK Published
The Week Recommends -

Properties of the week: impressive ski chalets
The Week Recommends Featuring stunning properties in France and Austria
By The Week UK Published
The Week Recommends -

In Okinawa, experience the more tranquil side of Japan
The Week Recommends Find serenity on land and in the sea
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
The Week Recommends -

The Curious Case of Mike Lynch: an ‘excellent, meticulously researched’ biography
The Week Recommends Katie Prescott’s book examines Lynch’s life and business dealings, along with his ‘terrible’ end
By The Week UK Published
The Week Recommends -

Can You Keep a Secret?: Dawn French’s new comedy is a ‘surprising treat’
The Week Recommends Warm, funny show about an insurance scam is ‘beautifully performed’
By The Week UK Published
The Week Recommends -

Hamnet: a ‘slick weepie’ released in time for Oscar glory?
Talking Point Heartbreaking adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel has a ‘strangely smooth’ surface
By The Week UK Published
Talking Point -

The 8 best spy movies of all time
the week recommends Excellence in espionage didn’t begin — or end — with the Cold War
By David Faris Published
the week recommends -

Book reviews: ‘The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game’ and ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World’
Feature Comparing life to a game and a twist on the traditional masculine seafaring tale
By The Week US Published
Feature -

Brigitte Bardot: the bombshell who embodied the new France
Feature The actress retired from cinema at 39, and later become known for animal rights activism and anti-Muslim bigotry
By The Week US Published
Feature -

Scoundrels, spies and squires in January TV
the week recommends This month’s new releases include ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Industry,’ ‘Ponies’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
By David Faris Published
the week recommends -

Giving up the booze
Feature Sobriety is not good for the alcohol industry.
By The Week US Published
Feature -

How Utah became a media focal point
In Depth In producing the stars of #MomTok and reality TV alike, Utah has emerged as a media powerhouse
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
In Depth
