Book Trade and Publishing May 10, 2026 A Traveling Bookstore Keeps on Rolling Rita Collins had a dream for her retirement: bringing books and people together all over the country. Behind the wheel of a van she’s making it happen. A Traveling Bookstore Keeps on Rolling Rita Collins had a dream for her retirement: bringing books and people together all over the country. Behind the wheel of a van she’s making it happen. See more
Radio 4 Jul 18, 2026 The hill I will die on: Radio 4’s Today programme has become really annoying since I left | John Humphrys With its gushing interviewees and weird (y’know) ways of talking, the BBC news flagship show I used to present now has me harrumphing at the radioIt’s seven... The hill I will die on: Radio 4’s Today programme has become really annoying since I left | John Humphrys With its gushing interviewees and weird (y’know) ways of talking, the BBC news flagship show I used to present now has me harrumphing at the radioIt’s seven... Share
Television & radio Jul 18, 2026 A beautiful portrait of the musical instrument in danger of extinction: best podcasts of the week Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh details a tender picture of the existential threat to the lute. Plus, a joyous celebration of the great outdoors... A beautiful portrait of the musical instrument in danger of extinction: best podcasts of the week Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh details a tender picture of the existential threat to the lute. Plus, a joyous celebration of the great outdoors... Share
Art and design Jul 18, 2026 Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph ‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and whe... Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph ‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and whe... Share
Art and design Jul 18, 2026 Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintin... Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintin... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 From a forest to an all-star trio and the fires of hell – my pick of new music coming to the Proms this year The world’s biggest classical music festival begins on Friday. Over eight weeks of sonic excursions and orchestral revelations there’s a huge range of premie... From a forest to an all-star trio and the fires of hell – my pick of new music coming to the Proms this year The world’s biggest classical music festival begins on Friday. Over eight weeks of sonic excursions and orchestral revelations there’s a huge range of premie... Share
Classical music Jul 18, 2026 Pergolesi: L’Olimpiade album review Monaco/Raftis/Colombo/Frigato/Orchestra Ghislieri/Prandi(Arcana)Recorded from a live performance in an 18th-century theatre in Jesi – Pergolesi’s hometown –... Pergolesi: L’Olimpiade album review Monaco/Raftis/Colombo/Frigato/Orchestra Ghislieri/Prandi(Arcana)Recorded from a live performance in an 18th-century theatre in Jesi – Pergolesi’s hometown –... Share
Classical music Jul 18, 2026 Robert Laidlow: Reality Eaters album review BBC Philharmonic/Havlat/Kaziboni/Piatti Quartet(NMC)Einstein’s field equations, Newton’s universal law and artificial intelligence are among the subjects of... Robert Laidlow: Reality Eaters album review BBC Philharmonic/Havlat/Kaziboni/Piatti Quartet(NMC)Einstein’s field equations, Newton’s universal law and artificial intelligence are among the subjects of... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 ‘More real than anything you’ll see scrolling’: the radical resurgence of UK fanzines, 50 years after punk Five decades since punk bible Sniffin’ Glue, DIY magazines are in rude, rich health. Their creators talk fandom, community-building and resisting the algorit... ‘More real than anything you’ll see scrolling’: the radical resurgence of UK fanzines, 50 years after punk Five decades since punk bible Sniffin’ Glue, DIY magazines are in rude, rich health. Their creators talk fandom, community-building and resisting the algorit... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist review | Aimee Cliff's album of the week (Island)On the Bradford-born producer’s self-assured second album, drum’n’bass rhythms power up angsty odes with shades of Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and myri... Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist review | Aimee Cliff's album of the week (Island)On the Bradford-born producer’s self-assured second album, drum’n’bass rhythms power up angsty odes with shades of Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and myri... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 ‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech houseCheck out a Spotify playlis... ‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech houseCheck out a Spotify playlis... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 Loathe: A Stranger to You review (SharpTone)Granite-hard riffola collides with balm-like electronics and tinkling jazz piano in a thrilling fourth album of musical metamorphosisLoathe took s... Loathe: A Stranger to You review (SharpTone)Granite-hard riffola collides with balm-like electronics and tinkling jazz piano in a thrilling fourth album of musical metamorphosisLoathe took s... Share
Norma Winstone Jul 18, 2026 Norma Winstone and NDR Radio Orchestra: A Timeless Place review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month (Enodoc)The emotive lyricist and surefooted improvisor sounds lustrous in a 1990 recording featuring an exquisite I Loves You, PorgyWhen Norma Winstone, the... Norma Winstone and NDR Radio Orchestra: A Timeless Place review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month (Enodoc)The emotive lyricist and surefooted improvisor sounds lustrous in a 1990 recording featuring an exquisite I Loves You, PorgyWhen Norma Winstone, the... Share
