PLAYING POLITICSJames Corden Goes Over to the Dark Side as ‘The Constituent’In his new London play, Corden plays a father estranged from his wife who lobbies his local parliamentary lawmaker—well-timed for the U.K. election, but the drama feels overloaded.Tom Teodorczuk
Role PlayThe Quiet Greatness of Tom Courtenay<p>He’s one of Britain’s best actors, and the unassuming Tom Courtenay shines in the brilliant relationship drama <em>45 Years</em> opposite Charlotte Rampling.</p> Tom Teodorczuk
Picture ThisMary McCartney: My Mother Linda and MeShowing her photographs alongside her mother Linda’s, Mary McCartney reveals years of family life—her dad, former Beatle Sir Paul, her sister Stella—as well as celebrity friends like Mick Jagger and Aretha Franklin.Tom Teodorczuk
POWER COUPLEWinston Churchill’s Wife Made Him GreatWinston Churchill may well be the indomitable wartime leader of popular legend, but a new biography shows that he had a formidable, oft-forgotten wife behind him.Tom Teodorczuk
Empty PlatesWhy Did We Lose Our Appetite for Lunch?Lunch was the meal-time of business leaders and inveterate gossips, and for everyone else a necessary break from the desk. But it’s come to be seen—sadly for us all—as a luxury.Tom Teodorczuk
Wings of DesireThe Transatlantic Charm of Norwegian AirAmerican-based airlines may be determined to stop it, but Norwegian Air is emerging as a serious transatlantic flight provider.Tom Teodorczuk
Happy 40th!The 'Pythons' Tell All To John OliverAt a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail,' the surviving cast—moderated by HBO's star Brit—gathered to dish war stories, professional and personal.Tom Teodorczuk
WastedThe Big Lie Behind the War On DrugsHardline policies geared to blanket prohibition of drug use are futile, according to a British journalist returning to public life after a plagiarism scandal detonated his career.Tom Teodorczuk
StripThe Picasso of Pin-UpsThe artist Mel Ramos has painted naked women coming out of bananas, and inside martini glasses. Unsurprisingly his work is not loved by feminists.Tom Teodorczuk
Best of BritishChurchill’s Secret Treasures for SalePersonal possessions belonging to Lady Soames, Winston Churchill’s daughter, are up for sale—including signed photographs of Eisenhower, paintings, and a red leather despatch box.Tom Teodorczuk
