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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Wellness retreats to reset your gut healthThe Week Recommends These swanky spots claim to help reset your gut microbiome through specially tailored nutrition plans and treatments
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Are pesticides making florists sick?Under the Radar Shop-bought bouquets hide a cocktail of chemicals
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Call the Midwife returns for ‘rousing’ 15th seasonThe Week Recommends The ‘hard-hitting, heartfelt’ period drama returns as women’s lib hits London’s East End
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Disconnect and unwind at a digital detox retreatThe Week Recommends Off-grid experiences are booming as more of us ache to swap screens for scenic peace
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Podcasts at the Golden Globes: a serious businessTalking Point Amy Poehler won the inaugural award – but there were some glaring omissions
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Wilde Cambridge: home from home in a prime city spotThe Week Recommends This laid-back aparthotel is the perfect base for a weekend of exploring
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Should parents stop tracking their kids?Talking Point Experts warn the line between care and control is getting murkier – and could have consequences
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Rise of the deathbed marriageUnder the Radar Last-minute nuptials can swerve hefty inheritance tax bills
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The Night Manager series two: ‘irresistible’ follow-up is ‘smart, compelling’ TVThe Week Recommends Second instalment of the spy thriller keeps its ‘pace’, ‘intrigue’ and ‘sly sexiness’
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The rise of runcationsThe Week Recommends Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails on your next holiday
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Why are micro-resolutions more likely to stick?In the Spotlight These smaller, achievable goals could be the key to building lasting habits
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Alaa Abd el-Fattah: should Egyptian dissident be stripped of UK citizenship?Today's Big Question Resurfaced social media posts appear to show the democracy activist calling for the killing of Zionists and police
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Tea with Judi Dench: ‘touching’ show is must-watch Christmas TVThe Week Recommends The national treasure sits down with Kenneth Branagh at her country home for a heartwarming ‘natter’
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A peek inside Europe’s luxury new sleeper busThe Week Recommends Overnight service with stops across Switzerland and the Netherlands promises a comfortable no-fly adventure
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What’s causing the non-fiction slump?In the Spotlight Readers are turning to crime fiction, romantasy and self-help books as a form of escapism
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The Salt Path Scandal: an ‘excellent’ documentaryThe Week Recommends Sky film dives back into the literary controversy and reveals a ‘wealth of new details’
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Ssh! UK libraries worth travelling forThe Week Recommends From architectural delights to a ‘literary oasis’, these are some of the best libraries around the country
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Denmark scraps letters and its iconic red postboxesUnder the Radar Danish posties say ‘farvel’ to 400 years of tradition but can Royal Mail weather the storm?
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Best poetry books of 2025The Week Recommends Magnificent collections from Luke Kennard, Leo Boix and Isabelle Baafi
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Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet is ‘captivating’ as a ping pong prodigyThe Week Recommends Josh Safdie’s ‘electrifying’ tale about a table tennis hustler is hotly tipped for Oscars glory
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Stranger Things, series five: ‘grander and gorier’ than everThe Week Recommends The Duffer Brothers’ hit show returns for its ‘thrilling’ final season
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All aboard! The best railway-themed lodgingsThe Week Recommends From converted carriages to historic station hotels, these unique retreats are just the ticket
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The controversial Free Birth SocietyThe Explainer Influencers are encouraging pregnant women to give birth without midwife care – at potentially tragic cost
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The Old Bell Hotel: whimsy and charm in historic WiltshireThe Week Recommends Giraffes, monkeys and bold, bright colours add a playful touch to this 800-year-old inn
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