Champagne: The march of the grower…
Who doesn’t love champagne? A chilled glass of something sparkling in your hand is profoundly uplifting, whether to enjoy with friends and family in celebration, or alone, as a treat at the end of a long day. Doubtless, there are champagne houses you turn to every time for your go-to bottle, but there is a […]
Where Whicker Went
Fifty years on from his award-winning documentary Black Sheep, Simon de Burton profiles the inimitable Alan Whicker. It takes guts to sit in front of a dictator, judged by many to be the most evil man on the planet, and point out the dichotomy between his role as a doctor of medicine and the fact […]
Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition
Design Museum. London. Until 15th September Kubrick is, without a doubt, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death, the Science Museum has put together its own interpretation of the incredibly successful exhibition by the Deutsches Fimmuseum, which explores the life and work of this master […]
Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
The Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace. London SW1 May 24th – October 13 Earlier this year, to mark the 500-year anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, 144 of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings in the Royal Collection went on display in 12 simultaneous exhibitions across the UK. Following the exhibitions at Royal Collection Trust’s partner […]
Magical Mauritius
By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Mauritius independence from British ruling. These 5 decades have been challenging at times for this nation but by now, they can claim with pride that they are one of the strongest and most competitive economies in Africa, not only thanks to tourism, but also to a […]
The Art Of Glass
13th April – 27th October Words: Victoria Macmillan Bell Dale Chihuly, crafter of extraordinary glass sculptures is back at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for the ‘Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature’ exhibition, on display until the end of October this year. It’s also the 260th anniversary of these historic gardens on the banks […]
Land Rover Discovery Sport Landmark
Now in its 5th generation, the story of the Land Rover Discovery goes back 30 years, to the mid 80s, when the manufacturer was losing sales to Asian competitiors. The firm decided it needed a practical, family four-wheel-drive vehicle, filling the void between the Defender and the Range Rover; and so the Land Rover Discovery […]
Larry Lamb
Larry became a household name for his work on screen and stage. He has played Ted Case in the last series of New Tricks, Tommy in Love and Marriage, Michael Shipman in Gavin and Stacey, and Archie Mitchell in EastEnders. He has just finished playing a lead role in the feature film ‘The Hatton Garden […]
Vanessa Brady OBE
Feminine, warm and soft spoken, Vanessa Brady is a woman who is literally being the change she wants to see. With her beaming smile and serene manners, one could be fooled to think she is “just another interior designer,” but this lady has revolutionised the whole interior design sector with the creation of the SBID […]
Ben Tish – A Moorish holiday
After a quick glance at Ben Tish’s latest cookery book, Moorish, I’m smitten. This incredible collection of recipes, inspired by traditional Spanish and Italian tapas have set my taste buds watering and my inner chef running towards the kitchen. Now I find myself dreaming of summer afternoons with friends, feasting on a long table in the garden, festooned […]
