Culture Archives

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Letter to my younger self

Alan Partridge on teen years, getting older and why, in a way, he’s always been a chat show host

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TV

Tabby McTat: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and Jodie Whittaker on their new Christmas treat

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Film

10 best Christmas films that aren’t all about family

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venue watch

The unusual story of how one Lancashire venue rose like a phoenix: ‘It’s a place for everybody’

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Christmas

Romcoms, elves… and Batman: Here’s the best Christmas movies to stream in 2023

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Art

Late Scottish artist’s powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years

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Books

Time’s Echo by Jeremy Eichler named book of the year 2023 by Big Issue

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interview

Russell T Davies on Nolly, It’s a Sin and bringing Kate Winslet back for Dark Season reunion

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Best of the year

Barbie, boygenius and King’s Coronation: These are the best cultural moments of 2023

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Letter to my younger self

Aled Jones: ‘My parents gave up so much to let me follow my dreams’

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venue watch

How tiny music venue The Pit at Newstead revived a former mining community: ‘It’s a lifeline’

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Venue Watch

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody crowns Bangor music venue National Lottery Project of the Year

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TV

How The Big Issue became a royal matchmaker for William and Kate in The Crown

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Christmas

Take a look at all the stunning entries to Big Issue’s Christmas cover competition

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Theatre

The Wizard of Booze: How a pantomime is helping people overcoming addiction this Christmas

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Music

Hits, flops and Kylie Minogue: How NOW That’s What I Call Music! endured for 40 long years

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Music

Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: ‘All I can do is be honest’

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