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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What's going on with the Beckhams?In the Spotlight From wedding tantrums to birthday snubs, rumours of a family rift are becoming harder to hide
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Weer at Soho Theatre Walthamstow: a 'silly, seductive, slapstick joy'The Week Recommends Natalie Palamides' 'tear-inducingly funny' one-woman show opens London's newest venue
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The best birdwatching spots in the UKThe Week Recommends Grab your binoculars to spot puffins, oystercatchers and chiffchaffs
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The UK's best golf hotelsThe Week Recommends These are the country's top spots for teeing off – with standout accommodation to boot
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Celebrations to mark 80 years since VE DayThe Week Recommends Events will be taking place up and down the country, from parades to street parties
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The Essex Millionaire Murders: 'about as good as true crime gets'The Week Recommends 'Absorbing' documentary examines the baffling circumstances of Carol and Stephen Baxter's deaths
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Best marmalades in the worldThe Week Recommends From World Marmalade Awards-winning yuzu and pear to thick-cut Seville standouts
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Rockliffe Hall's soothing sleep retreatThe Week Recommends From guided meditation to a calming massage, this spa break will have you nodding off in no time
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Andor series two: a 'perfect' Star Wars showThe Week Recommends Second instalment of Tony Gilroy's 'compelling' spin-off is a triumph
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Wine-tasting in TuscanyThe Week Recommends From biodynamic vineyards to historic cellars, the picturesque region is a wine lover's dream
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Cartier at the V&A: a 'dazzling' showThe Week Recommends A 'once-in-a-lifetime' display of the French jeweller's 'exquisite' objects
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The Last of Us, series two: 'post-apocalyptic television at its peak'The Week Recommends Second instalment of hit show is just as 'gutsy' and 'thoughtful' as the first
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The UK's best fishing spotsThe Week Recommends Beautiful British rivers and lakes for anglers of all levels
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The best Dubai chocolateThe Week Recommends The viral pistachio and filo chocolate bar has some delicious 'dupes' in UK supermarkets
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Manhunt: a 'shattering' study of the life and death of Raoul MoatThe Week Recommends Robert Icke's new production is a 'visceral' exploration of male violence
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The best Wes Anderson moviesThe Week Recommends From a wacky animation to a love letter to journalism, these are the celebrated director's top films
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Europe's most beautiful campsitesThe Week Recommends From wild camping to luxury glamping, these magnificent spots are the perfect setting for a nature-filled break
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The rise of tiny cocktailsThe Week Recommends From mini martinis to 'snaquiris', Gen Z are driving the trend for downsized drinks
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Fun family days out for the Easter breakThe Week Recommends From egg hunts to duck races, these are the best spring outings
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Twitter: Breaking the Bird – a 'riveting' documentaryThe Week Recommends BBC2's 'fascinating' film charts the social media platform's fall from grace
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Gen Z's bizarre sunbed addictionIn the Spotlight Young people are flaunting their tans on TikTok – as skin cancer cases soar
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Cosy cabins for a country escapeThe Week Recommends Slow down and take in the nature at these secluded retreats
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Quirky hot cross buns to try this EasterThe Week Recommends Creative, flavourful twists on the classic Easter bake, from tiramisu and stem ginger to a cheesy sharing-size treat
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This City Is Ours: 'cracking' crime drama is bingeworthy TVThe Week Recommends 'Tense', 'violent' thriller stars Sean Bean as a cocaine-smuggling patriarch
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