As Buffy The Vampire Slayer turns 25, what’s the deal with our obsession with vampires?
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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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20 thoughtful gifts to buy for loved ones this Ramadan and Eid
From hand-made cushions to personalised prayer mats, there’s something for everyone.
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“How Marie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work”
It's all about sparking some "joy plus" in your career.
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Books
Your guide to 2020’s best non-fiction books
From investigations into domestic violence to essays on modern life, these are 2020's best non-fiction books.
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Why everyone is talking about Kiley Reid’s debut novel
Kiley Reid’s Such A Fun Age is on track to become one of the most-talked about debut novels of 2020.
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The Trial Of Christine Keeler: all the big questions we have after the final episode
What happened in real life?
Books
Everything you need to know about the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People
Have you watched the trailer yet?
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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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Life
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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Life
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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Life
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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Life
7 soul-soothing shows for when you need comfort
TV that feels like being wrapped in a warm hug.
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Life
“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.
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12 of the best books to read this Christmas
Get into the Christmas spirit with one of these festive books.
Life
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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