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The Earl of Clancarty reviews 'Peter Kennard: Archive of Dissent'
Books & culture
By Earl of Clancarty
The Earl of Clancarty reviews 'Peter Kennard: Archive of Dissent'
The themes are serious and the overall effect can be bleak, but – if you like your art political with a capital ‘P’ – go see this exhibition of Peter Kennard’s witty and imaginative work
'A clever and captivating book': Lord Lexden reviews 'The Scapegoat'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
'A clever and captivating book': Lord Lexden reviews 'The Scapegoat'
Lucy Hughes-Hallett’s learned study of the 1st Duke of Buckingham is written with a novelist’s verve and skill
'Utterly captivating and poignant': Anthony Mangnall reviews 'Raising Hare'
Books & culture
By Anthony Mangnall
'Utterly captivating and poignant': Anthony Mangnall reviews 'Raising Hare'
Chloe Dalton’s story of her extraordinary relationship with a rescued hare is a compelling reflection on the transformative power of the natural world
'Astonishing': Lord Stevenson reviews 'Blitz'
Books & culture
By Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
'Astonishing': Lord Stevenson reviews 'Blitz'
A visceral portrayal of people enduring the horrors of nightly bombing, Steve McQueen’s superb film calls out to be seen on a big screen
'Authentic and evocative': Baroness Hale reviews 'Wish You Were Here'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hale of Richmond
'Authentic and evocative': Baroness Hale reviews 'Wish You Were Here'
The Gate Theatre is to be congratulated on its production of this tale of female friendship, set against a backdrop of Iranian political unrest
An urgent film on Taiwan’s democracy: Baroness D'Souza and Lord Alton review 'Invisible Nation'
Books & culture
By Baroness D'Souza and Lord Alton
An urgent film on Taiwan’s democracy: Baroness D'Souza and Lord Alton review 'Invisible Nation'
With unprecedented political access, this rare and gripping documentary offers a window into what Taiwan represents for the UK – and the world
'Revealing': Lord Norton reviews 'Kingmaker: Secrets, Lies, and the Truth about Five Prime Ministers'
Books & culture
By Lord Norton of Louth
'Revealing': Lord Norton reviews 'Kingmaker: Secrets, Lies, and the Truth about Five Prime Ministers'
Providing great insights into the reality of political life, Lord Brady has produced a highly readable book
The sinister empty vessel that is Donald Trump: Robert Buckland reviews 'The Apprentice'
Books & culture
By Robert Buckland
The sinister empty vessel that is Donald Trump: Robert Buckland reviews 'The Apprentice'
A study of the relationship between ruthless New York lawyer Roy Cohn and his impressionable protégé, 'The Apprentice' succeeds in conveying Donald Trump's emotionally barren character
'Full of wit and charm': Kim Johnson reviews 'A Woman Like Me'
Books & culture
By Kim Johnson MP
'Full of wit and charm': Kim Johnson reviews 'A Woman Like Me'
Diane Abbott’s memoir is a deeply personal account of her trailblazing journey through British politics
'Unleashed' review: Boris Johnson’s excuses wear thin for George Parker
Books & culture
By George Parker
'Unleashed' review: Boris Johnson’s excuses wear thin for George Parker
Self-serving and containing little in the way of self-examination, Boris Johnson’s new book is still more readable than most political memoirs. Perhaps he should have stuck to writing
An essential watch: Baroness Burt of Solihull reviews “Black Box Diaries”
Books & culture
By Baroness Burt of Solihull
An essential watch: Baroness Burt of Solihull reviews “Black Box Diaries”
I have never seen a film like Black Box Diaries; self-made and self-filmed by a young Japanese journalist called Shiori Ito who is determined to bring her rapist - a powerful man and prospective employer - to justice.
'Spectacular': Lord Clancarty reviews 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers'
Books & culture
By Earl of Clancarty
'Spectacular': Lord Clancarty reviews 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers'
A remarkable collection including some of Van Gogh’s most famous work – the beauty of an exhibition like this is to go and discover some magnificent paintings you did not know existed
'A tale of tragedy and renewal': Lord Shamash reviews 'Munichs: A Novel'
Books & culture
By Lord Shamash
'A tale of tragedy and renewal': Lord Shamash reviews 'Munichs: A Novel'
David Peace has produced a compelling account of the Munich air disaster and its aftermath
'A vividly written page-turner': Rupa Huq reviews 'Taken as Red'
Books & culture
By Rupa Huq MP
'A vividly written page-turner': Rupa Huq reviews 'Taken as Red'
Anushka Asthana’s deep dive into the 2024 general election campaign is recommended reading for all those seeking insights into why Labour won by a landslide
'Moving': Baroness Hayter reviews 'Lee'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
'Moving': Baroness Hayter reviews 'Lee'
Make time to see this portrait of the preeminent female war photographer Lee Miller – just don’t make my mistake and go on your own
'Gary Oldman steals the show': Tobias Ellwood reviews 'Slow Horses: Season 4'
Books & culture
By Tobias Ellwood
'Gary Oldman steals the show': Tobias Ellwood reviews 'Slow Horses: Season 4'
A refreshing take on the intelligence world, with clever storylines blending suspense and dark humour, prepare to lose a few hours of your life as you binge-watch this Emmy award-winning thriller series
'It should come with a trigger warning': Lord Black reviews Anthony Seldon's 'Truss at 10'
Books & culture
By Lord Black
'It should come with a trigger warning': Lord Black reviews Anthony Seldon's 'Truss at 10'
Written with swashbuckling historical perspective and panache, Anthony Seldon has produced an intimate account of an unparalleled British psychodrama
Lord Brady reviews 'Blue Ambition: The Unauthorised Biography of Kemi Badenoch'
Books & culture
By Lord Brady
Lord Brady reviews 'Blue Ambition: The Unauthorised Biography of Kemi Badenoch'
Lord Ashcroft’s portrait of the often pugnacious Kemi Badenoch reveals a complex individual of courage, conviction – and even subtlety
'This is the story I wanted to hear': Lord Knight reviews 'Unceasing War on Poverty'
Books & culture
By Lord Knight of Weymouth
'This is the story I wanted to hear': Lord Knight reviews 'Unceasing War on Poverty'
Compelling and comprehensive, though at times too long, Michael Ward has produced an illuminating study of Beatrice and Sidney Webb
Not for Tory eyes: Baroness Hayter reviews 'Keeping the Red Flag Flying'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
Not for Tory eyes: Baroness Hayter reviews 'Keeping the Red Flag Flying'
Let’s hope the lessons outlined in this study of the long and factious periods the Labour Party has spent in opposition won’t be needed for many a year
Baroness Wilcox of Newport reviews 'Firebrand'
Books & culture
By Baroness Wilcox of Newport
Baroness Wilcox of Newport reviews 'Firebrand'
A decidedly modern take on the relationship between Henry VIII and his sixth wife Katherine Parr, this film may have a controversial conclusion – but it is still worth a watch
A new entry into the pantheon of great US prison dramas: Baroness Chakrabarti reviews 'Sing Sing'
Books & culture
By Baroness Chakrabarti
A new entry into the pantheon of great US prison dramas: Baroness Chakrabarti reviews 'Sing Sing'
With penal reform high on our domestic agenda – and with the US presidential election just six short weeks away – go and see this exquisite study of hope and possibility, starring the infinitely watchable Colman Domingo
Lord Newby reviews 'Serpents, Goats and Turkeys: A Century of Liberal-Labour Relations'
Books & culture
By Lord Newby
Lord Newby reviews 'Serpents, Goats and Turkeys: A Century of Liberal-Labour Relations'
Charting the twists and turns of over a century of Liberal-Lib Dem and Labour party relations, Coalition-era minister David Laws has produced an eminently readable book
'Revealing': Lord Addington reviews 'Klitschko: More Than a Fight'
Books & culture
By Lord Addington
'Revealing': Lord Addington reviews 'Klitschko: More Than a Fight'
A portrait of Klitschko’s latest fight as the Mayor of Kyiv, this heavyweight documentary is also an insightful examination of the strained relationship between the former boxing champion and the Ukrainian president