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James Corden Goes Over to the Dark Side as ‘The Constituent’

PLAYING POLITICS

In his new London play, Corden plays a father estranged from his wife who lobbies his local parliamentary lawmaker—well-timed for the U.K. election, but the drama feels overloaded.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Jun 26, 2024

The Quiet Greatness of Tom Courtenay

Role Play

<p>He’s one of Britain’s best actors, and the unassuming Tom Courtenay shines in the brilliant relationship drama <em>45 Years</em> opposite Charlotte Rampling.</p>

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Dec 21, 2015

Mary McCartney: My Mother Linda and Me

Picture This

Showing her photographs alongside her mother Linda’s, Mary McCartney reveals years of family life—her dad, former Beatle Sir Paul, her sister Stella—as well as celebrity friends like Mick Jagger and Aretha Franklin.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Nov 28, 2015

Winston Churchill’s Wife Made Him Great

POWER COUPLE

Winston Churchill may well be the indomitable wartime leader of popular legend, but a new biography shows that he had a formidable, oft-forgotten wife behind him.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Nov 21, 2015

Why Did We Lose Our Appetite for Lunch?

Empty Plates

Lunch was the meal-time of business leaders and inveterate gossips, and for everyone else a necessary break from the desk. But it’s come to be seen—sadly for us all—as a luxury.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published May 14, 2015

The Transatlantic Charm of Norwegian Air

Wings of Desire

American-based airlines may be determined to stop it, but Norwegian Air is emerging as a serious transatlantic flight provider.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published May 07, 2015

The 'Pythons' Tell All To John Oliver

Happy 40th!

At a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail,' the surviving cast—moderated by HBO's star Brit—gathered to dish war stories, professional and personal.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Apr 25, 2015

The Big Lie Behind the War On Drugs

Wasted

Hardline policies geared to blanket prohibition of drug use are futile, according to a British journalist returning to public life after a plagiarism scandal detonated his career.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Mar 09, 2015

The Picasso of Pin-Ups

Strip

The artist Mel Ramos has painted naked women coming out of bananas, and inside martini glasses. Unsurprisingly his work is not loved by feminists.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Feb 27, 2015

Churchill’s Secret Treasures for Sale

Best of British

Personal possessions belonging to Lady Soames, Winston Churchill’s daughter, are up for sale—including signed photographs of Eisenhower, paintings, and a red leather despatch box.

Tom Teodorczuk | Published Dec 08, 2014

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