Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
Irenie is a features writer 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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The best comedy series to stream now
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Easy listening: the best audiobooks
The Week Recommends Swap hefty hardbacks for hands-free reading this autumn
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Lord of the Flies: William Golding’s modern classic is brought to ‘thrilling life’
The Week Recommends Anthony Lau’s ‘searing’ staging is anchored by an ‘extraordinary’ cast
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Literary festivals to catch this autumn
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Slow Horses is back for an ‘impeccable’ fifth season
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Would Woody Allen’s first novel be better as a film?
Talking Point The 89-year-old’s ‘wince-inducing’ new book follows a neurotic writer accused of sexual harassment
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The best music tours coming to the UK in 2025: from Oasis to Little Simz
The Week Recommends These are the hottest tickets in the cultural calendar
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Escape to a riad in Marrakech for a dose of winter sun
The Week Recommends These serene spots in Morocco’s red city are perfect for a last-minute getaway
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Best crime dramas to stream now: from The Gold to Dept. Q
The Week Recommends The top shows to binge for armchair detectives
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Sweet as! Australia’s party cake hits supermarket shelves
The Week Recommends M&S version of classic coconut-dusted lamington is ruffling Aussie feathers
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‘Hypocrisy’ and ‘blackmail’: Ryanair’s feud with Spain
Under the Radar Bitter row over rising fees sees the Irish budget airline slash a million seats on regional routes this winter
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The best spy shows to watch in 2025: from Slow Horses to The Assassin
The Week Recommends These latest gripping espionage series will keep you hooked until the end
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Fit for a king: must-visit palaces around the UK
The Week Recommends Our pick of the nation’s most magnificent residences for nobles and royals
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Cider farms to visit this autumn
The Week Recommends With harvest season fast approaching, spend an afternoon at one of these idyllic orchards
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Cley Windmill: character and charm on the north Norfolk coast
The Week Recommends This historic mill turned guest house is the perfect spot for a restorative break by the sea
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The best true crime and murder documentaries 2025
The Week Recommends These chilling cases are packed with twists
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Deaf Republic: ‘an experimental epic of war and resistance’
The Week Recommends Ukrainian-American writer Ilya Kaminsky’s poetry collection is brought to the stage in this ‘enthralling’ production
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The best folk albums of 2025
The Week Recommends From soul-searching lyrics to magnificent harmonies, these artists are a cut above the rest
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Pickle-juice drinks that pack a punch
The Week Recommends Use leftover brine to make fresh lemonade and tangy margaritas
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Lose yourself in these magnificent mazes
The Week Recommends These fiendishly clever puzzles aren't just for kids
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Educating Yorkshire: a 'quietly groundbreaking' documentary
The Week Recommends The 'uplifting' return to Thornhill Community Academy is a 'tonic' for tough times
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Gripping political thrillers to stream now
The Week Recommends From power struggles to deadly conspiracies, these addictive shows are nail-bitingly tense
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Stunning beaches in Scotland
The Week Recommends Scenic spots that wouldn't look out of place in the Caribbean
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Can Soho House get its edge back?
Talking Point The private members' club has lost its exclusive appeal – but a £2 billion buy-out could offer a fresh start
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