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Severn’s Samurai
Fighting an army of angels with the scariest man in the world.
18 April 2023
Comfort in Solitude
A sheath of curios from the country's favourite radio programme, Desert Island Discs.
18 April 2023
From Rushdie with Love
A guide to making millions from your postcolonial trauma.
18 April 2023
Helter Skelter in Honiton
There are some crazy cats down in Devon.
18 April 2023
Las Babas del Diablo
Tracking down the young actor plastering his face all over Soho.
18 April 2023
The Julian Fellowes Benevolent Fund
Our reporter examines the decline and fall of the UK film industry. (Sorry about all the italics.)
18 April 2023
Point and Click
A short story from Switzerland.
18 April 2023
A Snoozer’s Guide to London
A guide to the best places to nap in central London.
18 April 2023
Final Acts
Here’s a lesser-spotted history of grand farewells from people who died doing what they loved: saying and/or doing strange things.
18 April 2023
Just the Tonic
Let's celebrate 2,000 years of drinking to feel better.
18 April 2023
Taxi Cab Confessionals
On the trail of Brian Richard Martin, the Yorkshire businessman and paedophile who bought a school.
18 April 2023
Lib Dems Around the World
We proffer some brand solutions for Britain’s beleaguered third party.
18 April 2023