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The real Bond Girls – was the character of James Bond inspired by a real female spy?

I was brought up on the idea that there was an alpha male spy, James…

Book Review: Loner by Georgina Young

Ever since Lona quit art school (and don’t ask her why – she doesn’t know),…

Damien Lewis on the inspiration behind SAS Band of Brothers

Sometimes, a book subject comes to you serendipitously, out of the blue. The wartime story…

Theatre Review: 15 Heroines – The Desert, Jermyn Street Theatre online

Adapting from the Heriodes of Ovid, Jermyn Street Theatre bring together a set of five…

Book Review: At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop

In recent years there has been a slew of anniversaries and film adaptions focussing on…

Theatre Review: 15 Heroines – The War, Jermyn Street Theatre online

Jermyn Street Theatre’s deep dive into Greek myths offers five filmed monologues reacting to Ovid’s…

Theatre Review: 15 Heroines – The Labyrinth, Jermyn Street Theatre online

Seeking new theatrical content in the culture stunting maze of another lockdown, it’s nice to…

Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project Review

From 1979 to 2012, Marion Stokes recorded the TV for twenty-four hours a day. Recorder:…

James Wilson on the inspiration and research behind his thriller Coyote Fork

Hands up if you’ve heard of Ray Kurzweil. If you haven’t heard of him, you’re…

The Painter And The Thief Review

In 2015, two thieves made off with two of Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most expensive…

Relic Review

Although they aren’t close, when Kay (Emily Mortimer) hears that her forgetful, aged mother Edna…

Book Review: After the Silence by Louise O’Neill

As a wild party takes place at a big house on the remote Irish island…