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Nonfiction to look out for in 2026 From George Michael to Jan Morris, and Lena Dunham to Francis Fukuyama, the year ahead is full of bold ideas and big personalities https://t.co/mhkACfrfkD
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From George Michael to Jan Morris, and Lena Dunham to Francis Fukuyama, the year ahead is full of bold ideas and big personalities
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The strange tale of Sigmund Freud’s begonia How the gift of a plant helped @emmafreud finally get to know her great-grandfather https://t.co/wiUoQSWerD
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How the gift of a plant helped Emma Freud finally get to know her great-grandfather
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The films to look out for in 2026 Excitement surrounds new epics from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while purists are braced for Emerald Fennell’s racy take on Emily Brontë, writes @wendyide
https://t.co/ALj7kcqF7u
observer.co.uk
Excitement surrounds new epics from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while purists are braced for Emerald Fennell’s racy take on Emily Brontë
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What TV to watch in 2026 Our TV critic looks ahead at the year in television, from Lord of the Flies to the lates from the Baby Reindeer creator, chosen by @babsellen
https://t.co/qaOCrMQ6yl
observer.co.uk
Our TV critic looks ahead at the year in television, from Lord of the Flies to the lates from the Baby Reindeer creator
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Fiction to look out for in 2026 New novels from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, Brandon Taylor and Ali Smith are among the highlights of a rich year for readers https://t.co/XfkAkPy9vY
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New novels from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, Brandon Taylor and Ali Smith are among the highlights of a rich year for readers
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The albums and tours to look out for in 2026 The next great Irish band is here. Plus, new records from Lana Del Rey and Gorillaz and shows by Lily Allen and Elvis Costello, writes @kittyempire666
https://t.co/xTFuChHPVO
observer.co.uk
The next great Irish band is here. Plus, new records from Lana Del Rey and Gorillaz and shows by Lily Allen and Elvis Costello
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The art exhibitions to see in 2026 A year of female greats awaits with a Frida Kahlo blockbuster and long-overdue retrospectives of Joan Eardley and Ana Mendieta. Plus, two once-in-a-lifetime shows at the National Gallery, writes @LauraCummingArt
https://t.co/Sqm2bQQJlR
observer.co.uk
A year of female greats awaits with a Frida Kahlo blockbuster and long-overdue retrospectives of Joan Eardley and Ana Mendieta. Plus, two once-in-a-lifetime shows at the National Gallery
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The best podcasts and radio to listen out for in 2026 Cover-ups, crowdfunders, and the best of the Rest Is... here’s what to keep an ear out for, writes @msmirandasawyer
https://t.co/CzXFFlD8rB
observer.co.uk
Cover-ups, crowdfunders, and the best of the Rest Is... here’s what to keep an ear out for
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The best of classical in 2026 A supernatural oratorio, a Hokusai-inspired opera and a world premiere by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood are among the year’s highlights, chosen by @FionaMaddocks
https://t.co/NLfzet6S7q
observer.co.uk
A supernatural oratorio, a Hokusai-inspired opera and a world premiere by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood are among the year’s highlights
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The best dance to see in 2026 A BalletBoyz retrospective, Gentleman Jack the ballet and an original Pina Bausch cast are among next year’s highlights, writes @Sarahc_k
https://t.co/9O98XjEI4L
observer.co.uk
A BalletBoyz retrospective, Gentleman Jack the ballet and an original Pina Bausch cast are among next year’s highlights
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The best theatre to see in 2026 The stage next year has a distinctly feminist feel, from a Victoria Wood musical to Tilda Swinton wearing the trousers, writes @susannahclapp
https://t.co/O4fpuRCi0X
observer.co.uk
The stage next year has a distinctly feminist feel, from a Victoria Wood musical to Tilda Swinton wearing the trousers
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Nonfiction to look out for in 2026 From George Michael to Jan Morris, and Lena Dunham to Francis Fukuyama, the year ahead is full of bold ideas and big personalities https://t.co/mhkACfrfkD
observer.co.uk
From George Michael to Jan Morris, and Lena Dunham to Francis Fukuyama, the year ahead is full of bold ideas and big personalities
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The strange tale of Sigmund Freud’s begonia How the gift of a plant helped @emmafreud finally get to know her great-grandfather https://t.co/wiUoQSWerD
observer.co.uk
How the gift of a plant helped Emma Freud finally get to know her great-grandfather
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The albums and tours to look out for in 2026 The next great Irish band is here. Plus, new records from Lana Del Rey and Gorillaz and shows by Lily Allen and Elvis Costello, writes @kittyempire666
https://t.co/xTFuChHPVO
observer.co.uk
The next great Irish band is here. Plus, new records from Lana Del Rey and Gorillaz and shows by Lily Allen and Elvis Costello
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The films to look out for in 2026 Excitement surrounds new epics from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while purists are braced for Emerald Fennell’s racy take on Emily Brontë, writes @wendyide
https://t.co/ALj7kcqF7u
observer.co.uk
Excitement surrounds new epics from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while purists are braced for Emerald Fennell’s racy take on Emily Brontë
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What TV to watch in 2026 Our TV critic looks ahead at the year in television, from Lord of the Flies to the lates from the Baby Reindeer creator, chosen by @babsellen
https://t.co/qaOCrMQ6yl
observer.co.uk
Our TV critic looks ahead at the year in television, from Lord of the Flies to the lates from the Baby Reindeer creator
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Fiction to look out for in 2026 New novels from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, Brandon Taylor and Ali Smith are among the highlights of a rich year for readers https://t.co/XfkAkPy9vY
observer.co.uk
New novels from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, Brandon Taylor and Ali Smith are among the highlights of a rich year for readers
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The art exhibitions to see in 2026 A year of female greats awaits with a Frida Kahlo blockbuster and long-overdue retrospectives of Joan Eardley and Ana Mendieta. Plus, two once-in-a-lifetime shows at the National Gallery, writes @LauraCummingArt
https://t.co/Sqm2bQQJlR
observer.co.uk
A year of female greats awaits with a Frida Kahlo blockbuster and long-overdue retrospectives of Joan Eardley and Ana Mendieta. Plus, two once-in-a-lifetime shows at the National Gallery
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The best podcasts and radio to listen out for in 2026 Cover-ups, crowdfunders, and the best of the Rest Is... here’s what to keep an ear out for, writes @msmirandasawyer
https://t.co/CzXFFlD8rB
observer.co.uk
Cover-ups, crowdfunders, and the best of the Rest Is... here’s what to keep an ear out for
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The best of classical in 2026 A supernatural oratorio, a Hokusai-inspired opera and a world premiere by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood are among the year’s highlights, chosen by @FionaMaddocks
https://t.co/NLfzet6S7q
observer.co.uk
A supernatural oratorio, a Hokusai-inspired opera and a world premiere by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood are among the year’s highlights
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