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Dead Man Walking: searing contemporary opera is a ‘triumph’
The Week Recommends Death row drama ‘deals with the very essence of morality, judgement and conscience’
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Kenny Dalglish: a ‘warm and gutsy’ documentary
The Week Recommends A riveting portrait of a Liverpool FC legend
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Wendy and Peter Pan: an ‘intelligent’ spin on the classic tale
The Week Recommends Jonathan Munby’s entertaining production with great visuals and ‘swashbuckling sword fights’
By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published
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How Celebrity Traitors won over the nation
In The Spotlight Star-studded spin-off has become the ‘ultimate watercooler series’, marking the return of ‘appointment telly’
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'No contact': Family estrangement on the rise for young people choosing peace
The Explainer Young adults are quicker to cut off toxic family members to choose peace
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated
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Film reviews: ‘Bugonia,’ ‘The Mastermind,’ and ‘Nouvelle Vague’
feature A kidnapped CEO might only appear to be human, an amateurish art heist goes sideways, and Jean-Luc Godard’s ‘Breathless’ gets a lively homage
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Book reviews: ‘Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity’ and ‘Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice’
feature An examination of humanity in the face of “the Machine” and a posthumous memoir from one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, who recently died by suicide
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At least 7 dead in Kentucky UPS cargo plane explosion
Speed Read Another 11 people were hurt
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Life onboard a luxury residential ship
The Week Recommends Peek behind the curtain of the most exclusive postcode at sea
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Down Cemetery Road: Emma Thompson dazzles in the new Slow Horses
The Week Recommends ‘Top-notch’, twisty thriller based on Mick Herron’s debut novel
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Best new biographies and memoirs to read in 2025
The Week Recommends Dive into these compelling life stories – from Oscar Wilde to Cher
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The best podcasts of 2025
The Week Recommends From celebrity gossip to history deep dives, these are the most binge-worthy series
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7 sweet experiences for chocolate lovers
The Week Recommends Treat yourself with chocolate experiences, both internal and external
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Regal Scottish castle hotels
The Week Recommends These rural retreats are perfect for a Traitors-inspired cosy winter break
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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