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.
Latest articles by Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
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The best true crime documentaries: from American Nightmare to Sweet Bobby
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The UK's best golf hotels
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Celebrations to mark 80 years since VE Day
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The Essex Millionaire Murders: 'about as good as true crime gets'
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Best marmalades in the world
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Rockliffe Hall's soothing sleep retreat
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The best dystopian TV series to stream in 2025
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The best crime fiction of 2025
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Andor series two: a 'perfect' Star Wars show
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Wine-tasting in Tuscany
The Week Recommends From biodynamic vineyards to historic cellars, the picturesque region is a wine lover's dream
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Cartier at the V&A: a 'dazzling' show
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The Last of Us, series two: 'post-apocalyptic television at its peak'
The Week Recommends Second instalment of hit show is just as 'gutsy' and 'thoughtful' as the first
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The UK's best fishing spots
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The best Dubai chocolate
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Manhunt: a 'shattering' study of the life and death of Raoul Moat
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The best Wes Anderson movies
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Europe's most beautiful campsites
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The rise of tiny cocktails
The Week Recommends From mini martinis to 'snaquiris', Gen Z are driving the trend for downsized drinks
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Twitter: Breaking the Bird – a 'riveting' documentary
The Week Recommends BBC2's 'fascinating' film charts the social media platform's fall from grace
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Cosy cabins for a country escape
The Week Recommends Slow down and take in the nature at these secluded retreats
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Quirky hot cross buns to try this Easter
The Week Recommends Creative, flavourful twists on the classic Easter bake, from tiramisu and stem ginger to a cheesy sharing-size treat
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Stephen Graham's best TV and film roles
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The UK's best music tours in 2025
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The best comedy tours to catch in 2025
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