Murder, misinformation and frenzies: the dark side of TikTok
This BBC documentary explores the harmful side of the social media app.
- by Kylie Northover
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Keanu Reeves had a vision. Then things got really weird
The Hollywood nice guy was on set as John Wick when he saw the beginnings of his first novel. Author China Mieville couldn’t resist.
- by Kylie Northover
The Serpent Queen returns, more venomous than ever
Samantha Morton is just as deliciously wicked in the new season of this account of the life of Catherine de Medici.
- by Kylie Northover
★★★★★
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This series nails the parenting paradox like no other TV show
Inspired by star Martin Freeman’s own experiences, Breeders depicts the willingness to die for one’s children – and the desire to kill them.
- by Kylie Northover
The Bear is back on TV and it’s hectic, melancholy and incredible
The much anticipated third season of the award-winning series is another wild ride.
- by Kylie Northover
Bestselling author of One Day on why his new novel is his funniest yet
Already a bestselling author, romcom specialist David Nicholls has a bigger readership than ever after the massive success of Netflix’s One Day adaptation.
- by Kylie Northover
★★★★
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This is the most surreal comedy you’ll see this year
Julio Torres has created, directed and stars in this masterpiece of absurdist comedy that can’t quite be explained.
- by Kylie Northover
A brass band with acid house bangers? Hold on to your flugelhorn
At this year’s Rising festival, traditional brass bands meet classic techno tracks, and you’ll be surprised at the result.
- by Kylie Northover
★★★★★
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Martin Freeman is back in the best, most intense police drama in years
Created and written by former police officer Tony Schumacher, The Responder returns for another compelling – if anxiety-inducing – season.
- by Kylie Northover
Politics, punk and race: The new TV series examining Britain’s volatile 80s
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight goes back to the 1980s of his adolescence in his new series This Town, inspired by the rise of the 2Tone music genre.
- by Kylie Northover
Paul Murray (sort of) discusses his novel’s controversial ending
The Booker Prize-shortlisted author talks climate change, writing teenage characters and Judy Blume.
- by Kylie Northover