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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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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Confessions of a Brain Surgeon: an 'exceptional' documentary
The Week Recommends Retired neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reflects on his pioneering work with exquisitely 'raw honesty'
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Summer sipping: the best fruit beers
The Week Recommends Check out these delightfully refreshing sweet and sour brews
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Al fresco art: the UK's best sculpture parks
The Week Recommends Soak up the scenery with a stroll through these open-air galleries
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Dive in! The best children's books to spark a love of reading
The Week Recommends These gripping stories will keep kids hooked until the last page
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Alan Davies: Think Ahead – 'gifted' comedian's first stand-up show in a decade
The Week Recommends The QI panellist 'rawly' discusses childhood abuse in this 'compelling' show
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Ssh! Secret gardens to visit this summer
The Week Recommends These leafy havens are the perfect place to escape the crowds
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Rosorange: the chic 'love child' of orange wine and rosé
The Week Recommends Peachy to look at and crisp to drink, here's to the wine of the summer
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The best music tours coming to the UK in 2025: from Oasis to Little Simz
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The best dystopian TV shows: from Station Eleven to The Last of Us
The Week Recommends Chilling treats you'll want to binge
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Why is it so hard to find an 'eligible' man?
In the Spotlight The lack of college-educated suitors is forcing women to 'marry down'
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The Assassin: action-packed caper is 'terrific fun'
The Week Recommends Keeley Hawes stars as a former hitwoman drawn out of retirement for 'one last job'
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Posh tinned fish is making waves
The Week Recommends Upmarket tuna and trout in colourful tins have become a 'chic' dinner party staple
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The UK's best outdoor cinemas
The Week Recommends While away a balmy summer evening under the stars at these pop-up screenings
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Follow in Monet's footsteps on Le Meurice's art trail
The Week Recommends Guests are transported back to Paris' Impressionist era with a knowledgeable guide
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