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Rags to riches: unravelling the stitched up class divide in fashion

Fashion trends come and go as quickly as the seasons change, but is the UK class system still entrenched by these shifts in style? New movements in vintage fashion...

Self-Portrait of a Stranger: A Review of Frank Auerbach’s Charcoal Portraits

The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition, The Charcoal Heads, shows the early career of Frank Auerbach...

The Oxford Revue: A Room with Revue

'a simple and clever production which ranks as one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen all year'

Mistakes and Markers of Time

"It's very easy to criticise and cringe at old pictures of yourself, wondering how your mum ever let you leave the house in your most treasured white ripped ‘joni jeans’"

The Oxford Fashion Gala is Back!

"After an incredible sold-out 2023 show, The Oxford Fashion Gala is back for 2024, so get the date in your diary (W3 TT24!)"

Speaking in Tongues – Part 2

In the second part of this radio play further complexities in the lives of this family are revealed, as the children especially struggle with the divided loyalties of love, faith and family.

Men on a Mission

CherwellTV chats to three intrepid undergraduates about their ambitious plans to raise money for the charity Headway. We find out about their motivation, their fundraising plan and their training so far.

Interview: The Hothouse

Hannah Blyth speaks to Jamie MacDonagh, the director of Pinter's 'The Hothouse', and cast members Ruby Thomas and Barnaby White.

Interview: Twelfth Night

Directed by Declan Clowry, Twelfth Night is being performed from the 1st to the 4th of February

We can’t BBelieve it

Rachel Lobley and Helen Tatlow investigate the latest ‘miracle product’ on the British beauty scene

Art Gallery in Oxford

Ruby Riley is taken around the Sarah Wiseman gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Summertown, by its founder Sarah Wiseman.

An Insight Into Celebration

Ruby Riley and Emmanuella Kwenortey talk to the director, producer and cast members of Pinter's Celebration.

Snog Marry Avoid? #3

Xin Fan and Vickie Morrish kick off the new year with a fresh instalment of perky Oxford opinions. Which Romantic composer will our connoisseurs take note of?

Speaking in Tongues – Part 1

The first part of a radio play written, performed and produced by Oxford students and brought to you by Cherwell. The play addresses issues such as family relationships and faith.

Latin! Or Tobacco and Boys

Ruby Riley and Bria Thomas talk to the directors of Stephen Fry's Latin! Or Tobacco and Boys about their new production's controversial themes and beloved author

Cherworld: Hilary Week Two

Having warmed up on Radio 5 Live Sophie Jamieson returns with Robin McGhee to discuss perceptions of Oxford in the national media, as well as Ms Nowell's infamous rejection letter.

Mephisto: The History

An interview on the history behind the play of 'Mephisto', adapted from the book written by Klaus Mann

Grumpy Old Oxford #1 Hack Attack

First episode of CherwellTV's brand new Oxford Lifestyle series, featuring hilarious ranting and raving about life at Oxford. This week - the perils of hackery.

Cherworld: Hilary Week 1

Sophie Jamieson and Robin McGhee are back for Hilary, bringing you their views on the latest Oxford news. This week they discuss alcohol awareness, or lack thereof.

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