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The Zorg: meticulously researched book is likely to ‘become a classic’
The Week Recommends Siddharth Kara’s harrowing account of the voyage that helped kick-start the anti-slavery movement
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The Housemaid: an enjoyably ‘pulpy’ concoction
The Week Recommends Formulaic psychological horror with Sydney Sweeney is ‘kind of a scream’
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William Nicholson: a ‘rich and varied’ exhibition
The Week Recommends The wide-ranging show brings together portraits, illustrations, prints and posters, alongside ‘ravishing’ still lifes
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Oh, Mary! – an ‘irreverent, counter-historical’ delight
The Week Recommends Mason Alexander Park ‘gives the funniest performance in town’ as former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln
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The ultimate films of 2025 by genre
The Week Recommends From comedies to thrillers, documentaries to animations, 2025 featured some unforgettable film moments
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Into the Woods: a ‘hypnotic’ production
The Week Recommends Jordan Fein’s revival of the much-loved Stephen Sondheim musical is ‘sharp, propulsive and often very funny’
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The best podcasts of the year: from comedy to well-being
The Week Recommends Whether you’re out for a run or doing the washing-up, these podcasts will keep you entertained
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Properties of the year: a look at the best houses of 2025
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People of the year 2025
In the Spotlight The men and women who made the headlines throughout the past year
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The Week UK’s year-end quiz for 2025
Puzzles and quizzes Test your grasp of current affairs and general knowledge with our festive quiz
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Treasure Island at Bristol Old Vic will ‘shiver your timbers’
The Week Recommends New musical adaptation ably combines ‘comic touches and modern flourishes’ with traditional ‘swashbuckling derring-do’
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The best food books of 2025
The Week Recommends From mouthwatering recipes to insightful essays, these colourful books will both inspire and entertain
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Art that made the news in 2025
The Explainer From a short-lived Banksy mural to an Egyptian statue dating back three millennia
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Donald Trump’s squeeze on Venezuela
In Depth The US president is relying on a ‘drip-drip pressure campaign’ to oust Maduro, tightening measures on oil, drugs and migration
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