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‘Tragedy is a cruel teacher’: Harlan Coben on how death of his parents made him a better writer

‘Tragedy is a cruel teacher’: Harlan Coben on how death of his parents made him a better writer
Glastonbury, Doctor Who and the rise of Chappell Roan: These are the best cultural moments of 2024

Glastonbury, Doctor Who and the rise of Chappell Roan: These are the best cultural moments of 2024
I’m in a struggling band but I keep giving our money away – here’s why

I’m in a struggling band but I keep giving our money away – here’s why
BBC 6 Music’s Deb Grant: These are the albums, gigs and books that brought me joy in 2024

BBC 6 Music’s Deb Grant: These are the albums, gigs and books that brought me joy in 2024
Keane’s Tom Chaplin: ‘There’s a natural sense of perspective that comes with getting older’

Keane’s Tom Chaplin: ‘There’s a natural sense of perspective that comes with getting older’
New Order’s Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I’m mad for it

New Order’s Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I’m mad for it
‘Don’t judge the person you’re playing’: Say Nothing actor Josh Finan on playing Gerry Adams

‘Don’t judge the person you’re playing’: Say Nothing actor Josh Finan on playing Gerry Adams
We have to find a better way to care for our young people. I hope my play helps start that

We have to find a better way to care for our young people. I hope my play helps start that
‘Love is the most powerful emotion there is’: Artist Opake on homelessness, addiction and Christmas

‘Love is the most powerful emotion there is’: Artist Opake on homelessness, addiction and Christmas
AI is a tool like the paintbrush – it can be used for good things and terrible things

AI is a tool like the paintbrush – it can be used for good things and terrible things
Every family has a secret. By uncovering mine, I liberated my grandmother’s sorrowful story

Every family has a secret. By uncovering mine, I liberated my grandmother’s sorrowful story
Anora review – even Russian mercenaries have a sensitive side 

Anora review – even Russian mercenaries have a sensitive side
The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie: ‘I’d rather not be remembered for Three Lions’

The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie: ‘I’d rather not be remembered for Three Lions’
I composed a piece of music made from the dying beats of my father’s heart

I composed a piece of music made from the dying beats of my father’s heart
Fin DAC: ‘As a creator of public murals, I aspire to leave spaces brighter than I found them’

Fin DAC: ‘As a creator of public murals, I aspire to leave spaces brighter than I found them’
Mr Loverman star Ariyon Bakare: ‘The struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance continues in the Caribbean community’

Mr Loverman star Ariyon Bakare: ‘The struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance continues in the Caribbean community’
Ex-Black Midi star Geordie Greep: ‘You don’t have to get every bit of toothpaste out of the tube’

Ex-Black Midi star Geordie Greep: ‘You don’t have to get every bit of toothpaste out of the tube’
The UK needed Bronski Beat in 1984. Forty years on, their pop and politics remind us to be strong

The UK needed Bronski Beat in 1984. Forty years on, their pop and politics remind us to be strong
Rivals and the joy of Jilly Cooper: ‘No other author writes about sex as freely or courageously’

Rivals and the joy of Jilly Cooper: ‘No other author writes about sex as freely or courageously’
Elizabeth Line named Britain’s best new building at Stirling Prize 2024: ‘Flawless and beautiful’
