Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
Irenie Forshaw is the features editor 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.
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Budget safari holidays that won’t break the bankThe Week Recommends Swap a luxury lodge in Africa for a family-run ranch in the ‘Brazilian Serengeti’
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The best British crime dramas to watch nowThe Week Recommends Gripping shows you’ll want to binge, from Gone to Frauds
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The best comedy series to watch nowThe Week Recommends Rib-tickling shows from Margot’s Got Money Troubles to Daddy Issues
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The UK’s best theme parks for a thrilling day outThe Week Recommends From live action shows to adrenaline-pumping rides, these outdoor attractions have it all
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair – ‘soothingly familiar’ reboot is a joyThe Week Recommends Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz reunite for more ‘gently bonkers escapades’
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David Szalay: Booker Prize winner not open about the origins of his novel’s plotIn the Spotlight Startling similarities have emerged between author’s novel Flesh and Stanley Kubrick’s film Barry Lyndon – but the writer is playing down the parallels
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The quiet rise of Oregon wineThe Week Recommends Pinot noir, chardonnay and sparkling wines from the Willamette Valley are enjoying their moment in the sun
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The Testaments: return to Gilead is a ‘magnificent coming-of-age’ storyThe Week Recommends Chase Infiniti brings ‘electric A-lister aura’ to The Handmaid’s Tale sequel
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Where to begin with forest bathingThe Week Recommends Mindful woodland strolls could help combat everything from stress and anxiety to high blood pressure
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Pretty bluebell walks to get in the mood for springThe Week Recommends As the weather gets warmer, carpets of the violet-hued flowers burst into life
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Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen: gory and ‘terrifying’ Netflix horrorThe Week Recommends Duffer brothers’ ‘chilling’ new show about a wedding from hell
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Spectacular walks along the King Charles III Coastal PathThe Week Recommends The 2,700-mile route is bursting with stunning scenery, offering family-friendly strolls and challenging hikes
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Literary festivals around the UKThe Week Recommends These must-visit events are packed with fascinating talks, readings and masterclasses
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Must-watch Louis Theroux documentariesThe Week Recommends From the manosphere to Jimmy Savile, the filmmaker isn’t afraid to grapple with controversial subjects
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The ski resorts worth visiting over summerThe Week Recommends Skip the crowds and eyewatering prices with a sun-drenched Alpine escape
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The best movies to watch in 2026The Week Recommends From the new Mandalorian film to a Devil Wears Prada sequel and The Adventures of Cliff Booth
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The best music tours to book in 2026The Week Recommends The hottest tickets of the year, from Harry Styles to Olivia Dean
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The best true crime documentaries to watch nowThe Week Recommends Unsettling real-life cases, from unsolved murders to rogue sperm donors
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Palacete Severo: art and fine dining in historic PortoThe Week Recommends Escape to the hilly coastal city for an unforgettable weekend at this intimate hotel that doubles as a gallery
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The best Agatha Christie screen adaptations of all timeThe Week Recommends The Queen of Crime has inspired an ever-expanding catalogue of big and small screen hits
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Slow down with a wellness stay in IbizaThe Week Recommends Party island’s new quieter side is all early morning yoga, indulgent spas and authentic farm-to-table dining
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René Redzepi and toxic culture at high-end restaurantsIn the Spotlight Abuse allegations force Noma head chef to resign, as brutality of fine-dining kitchens exposed
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Women-only Ubers spark controversy in the USUnder the Radar The new feature has triggered a court case in California claiming it discriminates against male drivers
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The best spy thrillers to stream nowThe Week Recommends Heart-pounding espionage shows from The Night Manager to Black Doves
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