Sarah Shaffi
Sarah Shaffi is a freelance journalist and editor. She reads more books a week than is healthy, and balances this out with copious amounts of TV. She writes regularly about popular culture, particularly how it reflects and represents society.
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The Trial of Christine Keeler: all the big questions we have after episode 5
What happens during Stephen’s trial?
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The Trial of Christine Keeler: all the big questions we have after episode 4
Why does Christine turn on Stephen? And is Profumo’s wife standing by him?
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Why Samira Ahmed’s equal pay victory is a victory for all women
In the words of Maya Angelou: “Each time a woman stands up for herself... she stands up for all women.”
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Seberg review: Kristen Stewart’s shining performance deserves a much better film
Don’t be fooled by the title: Seberg sidelines its eponymous character to focus on (surprise) a white man instead.
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The Trial of Christine Keeler: all the big questions we have after episode 3
Why does it matter that Profumo lied to the House of Commons? And where has Christine disappeared to?
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The Trial of Christine Keeler: the big questions we have after episode 2
Why could news of Christine's affair with Profumo be so damaging to the government?
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The Trial of Christine Keeler: the big questions we have after episode 1
Meet Christine Keeler, the woman at the centre of one of the UK’s biggest political scandals.
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Why it’s not okay to ignore Ruth Jones’ role in Gavin And Stacey’s success
The show only works because of both its co-creators.
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7 soul-soothing shows for when you need comfort
TV that feels like being wrapped in a warm hug.
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“32 thoughts I had while watching the Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special”
Is there better company to be spending Christmas Day in?
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28 of the best TV series based on books
From page to screen, here are TV adaptations that are as good as the books they're based on.
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Adele’s Christmas photos are trending for the wrong reasons
It's all so unfortunately predictable.
Books
12 of the best books to read this Christmas
Get into the Christmas spirit with one of these festive books.
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4 questions we have while we wait for season two of His Dark Materials
What’s going to happen to Lyra and Will?
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“The 2010s was the decade I finally felt seen in pop culture”
The decade finally saw books, TV shows and films presenting well-rounded characters from minorities.
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25 Christmas poems that capture the spirit of the season
From kindness to chaos, these poems truly tap into the emotions and actions of the festive period.
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How to deal with a broken heart at Christmas, according to three writers
When everyone around you is indulging in all the festive season has to offer, how do you deal with your broken heart?
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11 books to help kick-start your career
Avoid burnout, own the room and embrace flexible working with these brilliant books.
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The most beautiful bookshops from around the world
Yara Shahidi introduces us to her personal favourite.
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“20 thoughts I had watching The Holiday for the first time”
What would a first-time viewer make of the Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz-starring Christmas romcom?
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