Culture

Rory Stewart’s ‘Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders’ in review

Middleland (2025) is not his masterpiece, but it is as much worth reading as any of his work – erudite, perceptive, and beautifully written.

Books Hassan Akram -

A breakdown in technicolour: ‘Company’ in review

With flashing lights and a shower of confetti, Fennec Fox Productions’ Company bursts onto the Playhouse stage to deliver its exuberant portrayal of romantic pessimism, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Culture Beatrix Arnold -

Lost and found: The art of translation

Translation should be more than mechanic substitution. It demands that the translator acts as a conduit, conveying the intricacies of emotion, style, and intention, while negotiating the hurdles of linguistic complexity.

Books Beatrix Arnold -

‘An enormous amount of humour’: ‘Lemons’ review

Lighthouse Productions’ debut project delivered a fast paced, hilarious version of Sam Steiner’s script. Even the argumentative scenes prompted laughs.

Culture Charlie Bailey -

Review: Only Connect

Alexandra Sutton takes a look at Only Connect: BB4's highest rated programme

Review: Strictly Come Dancing 2012

Alexandra Sutton on her favourite Christmas Comfort Food: The Strictly Come Dancing Final

Review: Downton Abbey Christmas Special

Emily Hislop wonders if Matthew Crawley made a lucky escape in the Christmas Special of Downton [Sh]Abbey

Review: ‘Homeland’ Series 2

Huw Fullerton defends 'Homeland' against the criticism its second series has inspired

Review: Merlin: The End

Huw Fullerton takes a look at Merlin's conclusion

Review: ‘Pitch Perfect’

Cherwell Film and TV finds the latest acapella-fest doesn't exactly fulfil its title's promises

An alternative nativity

Huw Fullerton looks back on some of the most embarrassing moments of his life

Val Thorens in Pictures

Richard Nias shares some photos from the home of Varsity Trip 2012

Review: Blink-182 – Dogs Eating Dogs EP

Thomas Stewart is underwhelmed but optimistic about the latest chapter in Blink’s apparently never-ending story.

Review: Life of Pi

Becca Meier was unimpressed with Ang Lee's latest 3D spectacular

Review: Emmy & Tim @ Scala, London

Luke Barratt gets into the Christmas spirit at Emmy & Tim’s special event

Playing (the mother of) God

Tess Colley reminisces about her starring role in the school nativity

Review: Misfits Series 4

As the final episode of the 4th Series of Misfits airs, Huw Fullerton wonders how far the show's originality and purpose outlived its original cast

Christmas Crackers: Your Yuletide Cinema Guide!

The three wise men aren't the only ones who come bearing gifts this Christmas, Cherwell Film&TV brings you the best of Cinema for the coming weeks!

Typewriters at Dawn

Nina Black looks at literary feuds from Hemingway to Heller

The British Comedy Awards 2012: blasts from the past

Alexandra Sutton wonders whether this really is as good as we've got

Review: Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (North Wall)

Thomas Brookes sees evidence of misplaced genie-us

Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Nick Hilton is simultaneously impressed and frustrated with Peter Jackson's dense vision of The Hobbit

A Year in an Instant

Amy Rollason shares seasonal snapshots from her favourite spots

Review: Uno, Dos, Tre (Green Day)

Marc Pacitti puts the knife into the ageing punks' latest offering.

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