Culture: News, reviews, interviews & comment - The Times
CULTURE MAGAZINEBen Whishaw: The spy in my family — and why Bond needs to be reinventedThe actor’s thriller Black Doves is close to home — his grandfather was a secret agent. He talks about why so much has changed since the last 007 film
War’s Phoebe Fox: ‘Having children and acting felt incompatible’The actress nearly quit her job in the Sky drama when she found out she was pregnant. She talks about why she didn’t stop acting and being brutally bullied by a ‘tyrant’ at drama school
War’s Phoebe Fox: ‘Having children and acting felt incompatible’The actress nearly quit her job in the Sky drama when she found out she was pregnant. She talks about why she didn’t stop acting and being brutally bullied by a ‘tyrant’ at drama school
He was raised by a wicked aunt, wrote scorching short stories, then died in the trenches. Oliver Soden has made a valiant attempt to pin down his life story
Rick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedHe was raised by a wicked aunt, wrote scorching short stories, then died in the trenches. Oliver Soden has made a valiant attempt to pin down his life story
Rick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksREVIEWTHE CRAIG BROWN REVIEWThe mystery of Saki, the mercilessly witty writer who disappearedBooksRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicRick Wakeman: David Bowie was genius — he taught me a big lessonMusicHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmHADLEY FREEMAN ON FILMRobert Pattinson as a villain? This is the best film of his careerFilmUPDATEDThe Sunday Times Bestsellers List — Judi Dench is in at No 1BooksVIEWING GUIDEWhat to watch this week: Blue Planet III, Yaga, Boyzone and moreTV & RadioTV & RadioUPDATEDThe best podcasts and radio shows of the weekNot sure what to listen to? This is your ultimate audio guide, updated weekly by our critics
REVIEWHISTORYThe last invasion of England wasn’t 1066 — it was 1688REVIEWBIOGRAPHYMichael Gambon, the actor who got very, very boredREVIEWBIOGRAPHYMichael Gambon, the actor who got very, very boredREVIEWMEMOIRTessa Hadley’s case for the old-fashioned, domestic novelREVIEWMEMOIRTessa Hadley’s case for the old-fashioned, domestic novelINTERVIEWHanif Kureishi on his recovery: ‘I walked to Gail’s the other day’INTERVIEWHanif Kureishi on his recovery: ‘I walked to Gail’s the other day’Get Britain ReadingTHE FUNDAY TIMESThe best children’s book series, as chosen by kids — and an exclusive discountWhether fantasy or real life, funny or thriller, there’s something for everyone. Plus, your chance to win a Diary of a Wimpy Kid bundle
THE FUNDAY TIMESThe best children’s book series, as chosen by kids — and an exclusive discountTHE FUNDAY TIMESA new Neverland book is out — get a sneak peek hereTHE FUNDAY TIMESA new Neverland book is out — get a sneak peek hereGET BRITAIN READINGDonate, volunteer, pledge: join the campaignGET BRITAIN READINGDonate, volunteer, pledge: join the campaignSIX-WEEK CHALLENGESign up to our reading pledgeSIX-WEEK CHALLENGESign up to our reading pledgeFilmINTERVIEWTHE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINEJohn Goodman on Roseanne, Digger — and losing 14 stoneThe actor’s hunger for booze, food and laughs came from a place of fear. Then he got sober and lost half his bodyweight
INTERVIEWTHE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINEJohn Goodman on Roseanne, Digger — and losing 14 stoneHow Ghosts tourism revived Bamber Gascoigne’s family pileHow Ghosts tourism revived Bamber Gascoigne’s family pileWe knew Elizabeth Holmes. Her documentary is just another lieWe knew Elizabeth Holmes. Her documentary is just another lieREVIEWCLASSIC FLIMHorny demons and orgasmic nuns — the return of a cult classicREVIEWCLASSIC FLIMHorny demons and orgasmic nuns — the return of a cult classicADVERTISEMENTMusicINTERVIEWSuki Waterhouse: ‘Parenthood? I feel good about how we’re doing it’The model, actress and singer Suki Waterhouse on songwriting, sleep schedules and being a ‘millennial’ parent with her partner, Robert Pattinson
INTERVIEWSuki Waterhouse: ‘Parenthood? I feel good about how we’re doing it’Listen to Bonnie Tyler’s poignant goodbye from her unheard final singleListen to Bonnie Tyler’s poignant goodbye from her unheard final singleRICHARD MORRISONSam Fender is right — there’s no need to charge Taylor Swift prices for gigsRICHARD MORRISONSam Fender is right — there’s no need to charge Taylor Swift prices for gigsINTERVIEWJosh Homme: ‘If your music doesn’t get more personal, you’re doing it wrong’INTERVIEWJosh Homme: ‘If your music doesn’t get more personal, you’re doing it wrong’Theatre & DanceFIRST PERSONBen Kingsley on Patrick Stewart: Go well, comrade. Go wellThe veteran actor pays tribute to his longstanding stage partner, who has died aged 86
FIRST PERSONBen Kingsley on Patrick Stewart: Go well, comrade. Go wellINTERVIEWMARC BENNETTSThe ballerina, the bombs and Putin’s war on Ukrainian cultureINTERVIEWMARC BENNETTSThe ballerina, the bombs and Putin’s war on Ukrainian cultureFIRST PERSONHarriet Walter on Patrick Stewart: ‘He’d drive me in his rather fast cars’FIRST PERSONHarriet Walter on Patrick Stewart: ‘He’d drive me in his rather fast cars’Sonorous and silly: Patrick Stewart’s best roles on stage and screenTV & RadioSonorous and silly: Patrick Stewart’s best roles on stage and screenTV & RadioClassical & OperaREVIEWFIRST NIGHTLSO/Pappano — a remarkable piece for singer and upturned kettleAt the Barbican, Fleur Barron gave a gripping delivery of Hannah Kendall’s short but intense piece
