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The Observer’s TV critic Barbara Ellen on the best new shows airing and streaming
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Our critic picks five cultural highlights, from the Stonehenge solstice to Robert Plant in Middlesbrough
From Tchaikovsky to Fats Waller, there are seasonal songs to suit every mood
Our critic picks five cultural highlights, whether you have 30 minutes, an hour or a whole evening to spare
Friday, 12 December 2025
From Radiohead to Lorde, here are a selection of songs from the best albums of the 21st century so far
Thursday, 11 December 2025
From Randy Newman to Pharrell Williams, these tracks will please parents and kids
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Our critic picks five cultural highlights, whether you have five minutes, an hour or a whole day to spare
Friday, 28 November 2025
The Observer’s TV critic Barbara Ellen on the best new shows currently airing and streaming
Thursday, 27 November 2025
As the band finish a run of gigs in London, we look back at the best reimaginings of their songs
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Our critic picks five cultural highlights, whether you have 50 minutes, an afternoon or a whole day to spare
Friday, 21 November 2025
The Observer’s TV critic Barbara Ellen on the best shows
Thursday, 20 November 2025
After Charli XCX joined forces with the Velvet Underground’s John Cale, we look back at pop’s most surprising duets
Your essential guide, from The Observer’s books desk
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
