Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
Irenie Forshaw is the features editor at The Week, mainly covering arts, culture and travel. She began her career in journalism at Leeds University, where she wrote for the student newspaper, The Gryphon, and interned at TV Times. In 2018, she joined the acquisitions department of a film locations company, sourcing and researching buildings for productions across London.
She then worked in the brand team at The Guardian, before moving to the New Statesman Media Group (NSMG), where she wrote features for a range of B2B magazines and online publications on topics ranging from cyberattacks in space to Covid testing on North sea oil rigs.
Irenie went on to become a senior writer at NSMG's lifestyle magazine, Elite Traveler, where she oversaw The Experts column, interviewing Michelin-starred chefs including Clare Smyth, Mauro Colagreco and Alain Ducasse. She also wrote travel features on a series of memorable trips, from a Scottish sea safari through the Inner Hebrides to a behind-the-scenes tour of a Parisian chocolate factory.
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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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A spring guide to foraging in the UKThe Week Recommends Give your meals a flavour boost with wild garlic, dandelions, and blackcurrant leaves
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The best Pixar moviesThe Week Recommends From an affable rat with a passion for haute cuisine to a lonely robot searching for love, these are the studio’s must-watch films
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Budget safari holidays that won’t break the bankThe Week Recommends Swap a luxury lodge in Africa for a family-run ranch in the ‘Brazilian Serengeti’
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The best British crime dramas to watch nowThe Week Recommends Gripping shows you’ll want to binge, from Gone to Frauds
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The best comedy series to watch nowThe Week Recommends Rib-tickling shows from Margot’s Got Money Troubles to Daddy Issues
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The UK’s best theme parks for a thrilling day outThe Week Recommends From live action shows to adrenaline-pumping rides, these outdoor attractions have it all
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair – ‘soothingly familiar’ reboot is a joyThe Week Recommends Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz reunite for more ‘gently bonkers escapades’
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David Szalay: Booker Prize winner not open about the origins of his novel’s plotIn the Spotlight Startling similarities have emerged between author’s novel Flesh and Stanley Kubrick’s film Barry Lyndon – but the writer is playing down the parallels
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The quiet rise of Oregon wineThe Week Recommends Pinot noir, chardonnay and sparkling wines from the Willamette Valley are enjoying their moment in the sun
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