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James Van Der Beek obituary: fresh-faced Dawson’s Creek star
In The Spotlight Van Der Beek fronted one of the most successful teen dramas of the 90s – but his Dawson fame proved a double-edged sword
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Properties of the week: pretty thatched cottages
The Week Recommends Featuring homes in West Sussex, Dorset and Suffolk
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Best biographies and memoirs to add to your reading list
The Week Recommends Dive into these compelling life stories – from Margaret Atwood to Cher
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The best podcasts to keep you entertained
The Week Recommends From celebrity gossip to history deep dives, these are the most binge-worthy series
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The Gallivant: style and charm steps from Camber Sands
The Week Recommends Nestled behind the dunes, this luxury hotel is a great place to hunker down and get cosy
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The President’s Cake: ‘sweet tragedy’ about a little girl on a baking mission in Iraq
The Week Recommends Charming debut from Hasan Hadi is filled with ‘vivid characters’
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Kia EV4: a ‘terrifically comfy’ electric car
The Week Recommends The family-friendly vehicle has ‘plush seats’ and generous space
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Bonfire of the Murdochs: an ‘utterly gripping’ book
The Week Recommends Gabriel Sherman examines Rupert Murdoch’s ‘war of succession’ over his media empire
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Gwen John: Strange Beauties – a ‘superb’ retrospective
The Week Recommends ‘Daunting’ show at the National Museum Cardiff plunges viewers into the Welsh artist’s ‘spiritual, austere existence’
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6 of the world’s most accessible destinations
The Week Recommends Experience all of Berlin, Singapore and Sydney
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The 8 best TV shows of the 1960s
The Week Recommends The standout shows of this decade take viewers from outer space to the Wild West
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl: A win for unity
Feature The global superstar's halftime show was a celebration for everyone to enjoy
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Book reviews: ‘Bonfire of the Murdochs’ and ‘The Typewriter and the Guillotine’
Feature New insights into the Murdoch family’s turmoil and a renowned journalist’s time in pre-World War II Paris
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The best music tours to book in 2026
The Week Recommends Must-see live shows to catch this year from Lily Allen to Florence + The Machine
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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