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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
'I loved making Department Q; it might be my favorite company of actors that I've ever worked with.' (© Lee Malone) 'I loved making Department Q; it might be my favorite company of actors that I've ever worked with.' (© Lee Malone) The protagonist of Netflix’s latest crime drama Department Q is… Hostile, to say the least. ‘He is a brilliant detective, but a horrible colleague,’ Matthew Goode, who leads the series, summarises for C&TH. ‘He’s extremely abrasive and irascible, vitriolically rude...
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
Olly Alexander will star as Algernon in the The Importance of Being Earnest West End transfer.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
Ella Lily Hyland, who recently starred in Towards Zero, will lead Tall Tales & Murder.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
Audible is working on a new Pride and Prejudice audiobook, voiced by a stellar cast: Marisa Abela as Elizabeth Bennet, Harris Dickinson as Mr. Darcy, Jessie Buckley as Caroline Bingley, Will Poulter as Mr. Wickham and Glenn Close as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. What better news in this, the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth?
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
Fresh cut grass, Pimm’s and floral gowns: British tennis is synonymous with British summer. And while Wimbledon fever infects Londoners every June/July, the British tennis season as a whole is a much larger affair. This glorious romp traverses courts, cities and social circles, culminating in that iconic, royal-attended fortnight in SW19. Grab your strawberries and cream: it’s time for a smashing good run. British Tennis Season 2025: A GuideBirmingham ClassicWhere & When?
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
From strawberry picking to staycations, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the great British countryside come summertime. If you’re partial to the heady scent of lavender and the beautiful site of purple swathes spreading as far as the eye can see, check out one of these lovely lavender farms this summer. But trust us when we say they’re incredibly popular. If you’re looking for something a little more tranquil, here’s a sneaky tip: pay a trip to Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden. Here’s how.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
Poised as it is between bustling Westminster, Soho and Charing Cross, bordered by two free-to-visit, world-class art galleries, Trafalgar Square is one of London’s busiest spots – especially when the sun is shining. But behind a subtle door now lies a tranquil haven, where art lovers can unwind, socialise, drink and dine, all under the same roof as one of the world’s best-loved art galleries.
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flipboard.com | Olivia Emily
1 hour agoIndia: Rising islamophobia and rights violations amid tensions with PakistanAn eminent Indian Muslim intellectual was arrested in New Delhi earlier this month for his social media posts over India’s recent military operation against Pakistan.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
(Lucy Muss) (Lucy Muss) The very first edition of Hackney Art Week will launch next week (12–22 June). Here’s everything you need to know. Hackney Art Week 2025: Where, When & What To Expect Hackney Art Week is a new-for-2025 community celebration of art, culture and local creativity launching in East London this month. Open to locals and visitors alike, we can expect to see galleries, retailers, cafes, pubs and other venues shine a spotlight on art in its multifaceted forms, from public art...
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countryandtownhouse.com | Olivia Emily
Bernardine Evaristo (© Suki Dhana) Bernardine Evaristo (© Suki Dhana) In celebration of 30 years, the Women’s Prize has created a new, ‘one-off literary honour’ – and named the winner, too. Bernadine Evaristo has scooped up the Outstanding Contribution Award; here’s what you need to know. Bernadine Evaristo Wins Women’s Prize Outstanding Contribution Award Novelist and activist Bernadine Evaristo is set to be bestowed with £100,000 thanks to the brand new Women’s Prize Outstanding...
