Culture
On Leadership by Tony Blair, Precipice by Robert Harris, and Oxford crime – Books of the Month
On Leadership by Tony Blair; Precipice by Robert Harris; Lessons in Crime: Academic Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards
North Korea and the Global Nuclear Order review – “An excellent account”
Dr Edward Howell, whose columns in the Spectator and the Telegraph are among the...
A Revolution Betrayed by Peter Hitchens review – In Defence of Grammar Schools
Review – A Revolution Betrayed: How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System by Peter...
Veranilda by George Gissing review – The best historical novel never written
George Gissing remains the most underrated novelist in the English language. He wrote twenty-three...
Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart review – “The prime minister we never had”
This is a marvellous book, a memoir of Rory Stewart’s nine years in Parliament,...
Review: Ballad of the Burning Star
Naomi Polonsky is gripped by this experimental blend of conflict and cabaret
Review: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Laurie Churchman is unconvinced by an ambitious attempt to juggle the authentic and the modern
Review: The Oxford Imps’ 10th Anniversary Spectacular
Emma Hewitt enjoys a diverse selection of comedy treats
Bargain Bin: The Four Tops – Loco in Acapulco
Helen Thomas gets lost in the dangerous art of listening to vinyl.
Reverend at the crossroads
Nasim Asl asks Jon 'The Reverend' McClure about forthcoming album, Thirty-Two
Review: Illum Sphere – Ghosts of Then and Now
Ryan Hunn's debut for Ninja Tune is an impressive display of balance and a light touch.
Review: Temples – Sun Structures
Temples' brand of modern psychedelia, in its drive for reflection rather than imitation, makes for a masterpiece.
Review: Young Fathers – Dead
The debut album from the Edinburgh hip hop group perpetually casts off all expectations.
Culture Editorial: Inside Llewyn Davies
Evy Cavalla gets inside Inside Llewyn Davies
Letter From… Beijing
Beijing's weirdos aren't so weird, says Stefan Harvey
Cherwell Culture Tries… Slam Poetry
Matt Broomfield is won over by a slamtastic bunch of poets
Preview: Chess the Musical
Kathryn Bennett enjoys an exciting tale of love and betrayal
Preview: The Oxford Imps
Alex Baugh celebrates ten years of comedy genius
Live Blog: Tommy Wiseau visits the Oxford Union
Max Long reports from the Union on the director's visit to the Union, of 'The Room' fame
