Culture

It’s been a bumper summer for new podcasts. From sporting deep dives to forensic-level true-crime investigations, these are the best of the recent launches…

Once considered a quintessential pastime, many of Britain’s original outdoor lidos now serve as ideal spots for exercise or lazy summer afternoons. Here are some of the very best – just make sure to book your spot in advance…

August is usually the month when London takes a bit of a breather. Not this year. From the reopenings of a cigar terrace and an open-air theatre to an all-new natural wine delivery service, the city is only just getting re-started…

From Fear City last month to the second series of Dirty John (it’s out Friday), a glut of recent releases have shown the world’s appetite for real-life wrongdoing remains ravenous. You know about Making A Murderer, but what are the other classics of the genre you might have missed? Here they are – nine true-crime documentaries that tell wild stories while revealing hidden truths about wider society…

Around town or at home, there’s the potential for exciting things to happen this weekend. Whether you want to head on out to the cinema or settle in with a classic album and a decent bottle, here are your best options…

The release of Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated Tenet has been delayed again and it’s looking like there aren’t going to be too many blockbusters on big screens this summer. Instead, choose your own entertainment with SLMan’s edit of the finest new films, TV shows and documentaries landing on streaming services in August…

As more venues open up across the country, your downtime options are increasing. Whether you’re staying in or heading out, consider this your ultimate guide to all of the best new stuff to do this weekend...

Netflix recently revealed that Chris Hemsworth action-thriller Extraction is its most watched Original film of all time. Find out why you should join the 99m people who watched it in its first month of release – and which other great action films are worth streaming…

Whether you’re staying in or heading out, you’ll want to make the most of your downtime. From an intimate gig at Ally Pally to a blockbuster exhibition, and BBQ boxes to bike subscriptions, here are the best ways to spend this weekend...

In the middle of the six-year Battle of the Atlantic, one man has to do something he’s never done before: get 37 Allied ships across the ocean to Liverpool. Tom Hanks delivers a masterful performance as a jaded naval commander trying to keep a wolfpack of U-boats at bay in the best film to come out since lockdown.

Little by little, lockdown is easing and the options for what to do with your downtime are expanding. From a need-to-know pop-up bar to a new TV series from the creator of The Wire, here are your choices for this weekend...

The weather’s hotting up again and London’s reopening for business. Now’s the time to acquaint yourself with the city’s top restaurants with outdoor space. From old favourites to new openings, here are 13 great places with terraces to book now…