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Goodbye June: Kate Winslet’s directorial debut feels like a ‘John Lewis Christmas TV ad’
Talking Point Helen Mirren stars as the terminally ill English matriarch in this sentimental festive heartwarmer
By The Week UK Published
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Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo: ‘funny, profound, must-see theatre’
The Week Recommends Rajiv Joseph’s ‘engrossing’ tragi-comedy about the absurdities of war
By The Week UK Published
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How weight-loss jabs are changing the way we eat
In The Spotlight Anti-obesity drugs have been a boon for Babybel but are supermarkets ready for a slimmed-down Christmas?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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‘Capitalism: A Global History’ by Sven Beckert and ‘American Canto’ by Olivia Nuzzi
Feature A consummate history of capitalism and a memoir from the journalist who fell in love with RFK Jr.
By The Week US Published
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Animal Farm: has Andy Serkis made a pig’s ear of Orwell?
Talking Point Animated adaptation of classic dystopian novella is light on political allegory and heavy on lowbrow gags
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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The Salt Path Scandal: an ‘excellent’ documentary
The Week Recommends Sky film dives back into the literary controversy and reveals a ‘wealth of new details’
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Frank Gehry: the architect who made buildings flow like water
Feature The revered building master died at the age of 96
By The Week US Published
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Son arrested over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner
Speed Read Nick, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, has been booked for the murder of his parents
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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A long weekend in Fontainebleau
The Week Recommends Less than an hour from Paris, this historic town is perfect for a short break
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Ssh! UK libraries worth travelling for
The Week Recommends From architectural delights to a ‘literary oasis’, these are some of the best libraries around the country
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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The 8 best comedy TV series of 2025
the week recommends From quarterlife crises to Hollywood satires, these were the funniest shows of 2025
By David Faris Published
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8 musicals to see this winter, all across the United States
the week recommends New shows and reconsidered productions are on the move
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Rob Reiner, wife dead in ‘apparent homicide’
speed read The Reiners, found in their Los Angeles home, ‘had injuries consistent with being stabbed’
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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6 lovely barn homes
Feature Featuring a New Jersey homestead on 63 acres and California property with a silo watchtower
By The Week US Published
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