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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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?
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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?
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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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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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.
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12 of the best books to read this Christmas
Get into the Christmas spirit with one of these festive books.
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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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“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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