Spent so much time at home you feel like you’ve exhausted the best of Netflix? Relax – the big streaming services have held back some major releases for May. This is our pick of the shiny new films, series and documentaries to keep you entertained…

A rare Friday bank holiday means you’ve got three days to relax and treat yourself this weekend. From expertly mixed cocktails to a live gig at home, and juicy steaks to yoga sessions, here’s our pick of activities to get stuck into...

You’ve probably got a Spotify account, but are you making the most of it? With access to so many songs, it’s pretty difficult to stay up to date unless you're willing to devote a lot of time to it. But help is at hand. Whether you’re looking to keep on top of what’s new or for a playlist to accompany your weekend BBQ, look no further.

It’s 75 years since the end of World War Two. The events of 1939-45 still loom so large that the government moved this week’s bank holiday to commemorate the VE Day anniversary. But were you paying attention in history lessons? Don’t worry: from thrilling page-turners to white-knuckle epics of cinema, here are the WW2 books, films and TV series that entertain as they educate…

Lockdown is still biting but, as April turns into May, there are plenty of new at-home activities to fill your time. From Louis Theroux’s first ever podcast to an app that will take your workouts to the next level, here are all the best things to get stuck into this weekend...

There’s never been a better time to dive into a seven-series box set. The choice is now huge, so we’ve rounded up 18 award winners and old favourites that will more than repay the time you invest in them...

If you lived through the 90s, you’ll remember Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls were the greatest sports team on the planet. More than two decades in the making, The Last Dance is the definitive account of their incredible sporting story. Now showing on Netflix, this documentary series was worth waiting for…

Live sport is on hold and movie releases have been pushed back but book publishers are still publishing. From an insider look at Facebook to the story of how Tiger Woods came back from the brink, here are 9 of the best new releases to pass the time with.

From crisis comes creativity. We’re well into lockdown but we’re all continuing to learn quickly. From isolation party kits to immersive sofa cinema experiences, here are the best new ways to entertain yourselves at home this weekend…

Podcasts are a lockdown-proof medium. That’s why stars of music, film, TV and investigative journalism are turning to them like never before. Want to hear Steve Coogan discussing his favourite plot twists? Or how Vladimir Putin got so rich? Read on for the SLMan edit of the best new podcasts…

It’s only been a four-day week, but you’ll still want a change of pace for the weekend. As small food businesses and large cultural institutions alike continue to adapt to life under lockdown, there’s been another flurry of possible new activities to keep you entertained. Here’s our pick of them…

Over 90% of us Brits listen to the radio at some point each week. Studies show it’s our most trusted medium for news, but it’s also a rich source of entertainment, education and distraction for anyone looking to escape the four walls of their lockdown. Spanning Radio 1 to the World Service, here are 11 BBC shows that will take you away from the news cycle to somewhere completely different…