Latest articles by Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
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Chilli crisp: the spicy, crunchy ‘flavour bomb’ we can’t get enough ofThe Week Recommends Dollop the moreish condiment on everything from dumplings to fried eggs
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The best comedy series to watch nowThe Week Recommends Hilarious shows from Can you Keep a Secret? to Amandaland
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7 best music videos of all timeThe Week Recommends From striking a pose to zombie dancing in the street
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Getting up close to mountain gorillas in the wildThe Week Recommends Trek with silverbacks in the lush national parks of Rwanda and Uganda
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Why Madonna’s star-studded Confessions II film is making a splashIn the Spotlight Queen of Pop marks her new album with raunchy celebrity bathroom rave in ‘vagina laser video’
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8 best liminal horror films of all timeThe Week Recommends These unsettling movies trap you in an eerie world of in-between spaces
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The best true crime documentaries to watch nowThe Week Recommends Unsettling real-life cases, from unsolved murders to rogue sperm donors
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Why sweet, sticky dates are everywhereThe Week Recommends As consumers shun ultra-processed foods, the wrinkly fruit has become an unlikely social media star
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The best self-help booksThe Week Recommends Insightful reads to shift your perspective, from grief memoirs to science-based relationship guides
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Why the UK hostel scene is boomingThe Week Recommends Cut-price communal – or private – lodgings in beautiful locations are luring staycationers
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Hojicha: matcha’s ‘toasty cousin’The Week Recommends The charcoal-roasted green tea is popping up in cafes around the country
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Sunny UK terraces for al fresco drinks with a viewThe Week Recommends Sit back and get sipping at these spectacular suntraps
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Rivals season two: beloved bonkbuster is ‘beyond earthly praise’The Week Recommends Second series of the Jilly Cooper adaptation is ‘gloriously uplifting television’
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Nature, culture and good vibes: why Brazil is having a momentThe Week Recommends From untamed wilderness to electrifying carnivals, South America’s biggest country has something for every type of traveller
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The best dystopian TV shows to watch nowThe Week Recommends Bingeworthy series worth devouring – from Paradise to The Testaments
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Trendy ‘blouge’ wines are on the riseThe Week Recommends Sunset-coloured wines mixing red and white grapes appeal to ‘adventurous’ drinkers
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Spending the night in a safari-style lodge at Chester ZooThe Week Recommends Watch the giraffes from your bedroom and take an after-hours tour at this luxury retreat in the heart of Cheshire
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The best music tours to book in 2026The Week Recommends The hottest tickets of the year, from Harry Styles to Olivia Dean
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The best dystopian TV showsThe Week Recommends Addictively unsettling treats from Andor to The Eternaut
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The best David Attenborough documentaries of all timeThe Week Recommends Must-see nature shows to celebrate the beloved broadcaster’s 100th birthday
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Horse riding holidays in EuropeThe Week Recommends Soak up the sights from the saddle on these equestrian adventures
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The Cage: ‘enthralling’ and ‘deeply moving’ follow-up to The ResponderThe Week Recommends Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha dazzle in ‘perfectly paced’ thriller
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The best UK staycations for a summer breakThe Week Recommends Try one of these calming spots closer to home for your next trip away
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Nicole Kidman and the rise of the death doulaIn the Spotlight Hollywood star joins growing movement of end-of-life care practitioners changing the way we approach dying
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