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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What to see at Glastonbury
The Week Recommends Whether you've got your tent and your ticket or you're watching from home, these are the hottest acts to catch at Worthy Farm
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Easy Money: the Charles Ponzi Story – an 'enlightening' podcast
The Week Recommends Apple Original podcast explores the 'fascinating' tale of the man who gave the investment scam its name
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The best music tours coming to the UK in 2025: from Stevie Wonder to Lana Del Ray
The Week Recommends These showstopping concerts are not to be missed
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The best true crime documentaries: from The Tylenol Murders to Bad Vegan
The Week Recommends These chilling real-life cases are stranger than fiction
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The best dystopian TV series: from Silo to Severance
The Week Recommends Unsettling shows you won't forget any time soon
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Rabies: is it a danger in the UK?
The Explainer The death of a British woman after a dog bite abroad has sparked widespread concern. What do we all need to know?
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The best podcasts for bookworms
The Week Recommends From reading list recommendations to author interviews these literary listens are perfect for bibliophiles
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The best rosé wines to try this summer
The Week Recommends Warm weather means it's pink wine's moment in the sun
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Does Tinder's height filter spell doom for 'short kings'?
Talking Point The world's biggest dating app is trialling a new 'preference' – but some worry it will shorten the odds of finding a match
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Giffords Circus: Laguna Bay – 'a special kind of warmth and magic'
The Week Recommends New big-top show, set in 1950s America, boasts spectacular acts and 'star attraction' Tweedy the Clown
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The best spy shows to stream now: from Black Doves to The Eastern Gate
The Week Recommends These gripping espionage series will keep you hooked until the end
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Mario Kart World: Nintendo Switch 2's flagship game is 'unfailingly fun'
The Week Recommends The 'thrilling' racer includes a range of new features including open-world exploration
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Venice braces for the Bezos wedding
In the Spotlight The Amazon founder and his fiancée will be met with 'noisy' protests when they cruise into the historic city aboard their $500m superyacht
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The jalapeño wine trend taking TikTok by storm
The Week Recommends Scatter a few chilli slices into your sauvignon blanc for a subtle and refreshing kick
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What It Feels Like for a Girl: a 'fearless and compelling' coming-of-age drama
The Week Recommends Ellis Howard dazzles in this 'sharply written' adaptation of Paris Lees' memoir
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Posh crisps: an 'elite' tier of snacking
The Week Recommends Hand-cooked and dusted in 'decadent' flavours, the humble potato chip is being elevated to new levels
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Parsifal: Glyndebourne's 'startling' take on Wagner's final opera
The Week Recommends Jetske Mijnssen reimagines the composer's epic last work as a Chekhovian family drama
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Lilo & Stitch: is Disney's latest live-action remake a 'ghastly misfire'?
Talking Point The studio's retelling of the 2002 original flattens its fuzzy blue protagonist – but could still be a box office smash
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The Phoenician Scheme: Wes Anderson's 'madcap treat'
The Week Recommends Mia Threapleton is 'sensational' in whimsical 'espionage caper'
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Canal-boating trips around the UK
The Week Recommends Britain's tranquil waterways are a great place to unwind
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Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning: an 'awe-inspiringly bananas' conclusion
The Week Recommends Tom Cruise undertakes 'death-defying' stunt set pieces in this 'dazzlingly ambitious' finale
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Floral afternoon teas to enjoy during the Chelsea Flower Show
The Week Recommends These are the prettiest spots in the city to savour a traditional treat
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Soju: where to start with South Korea's national spirit
The Week Recommends The rice-based drink can replace gin or vodka in traditional cocktails for a refreshing twist on the classics
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Doom: The Dark Ages – an 'exhilarating' prequel
The Week Recommends Legendary shooter adds new combat options from timed parries to melee attacks and a 'particularly satisfying' shield charge
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