Arts & Culture

Lockdown literature for kids

If the novelty of staying at home with your kids is wearing a bit thin, here are 14 brilliant books to keep them amused and out of the fridge for at least five minutes.
Culture in quarantine

Brain melting from Netflix overload already? Culture vultures, rejoice - here's the best of arts and theatre you can stream online.
Press mute! 10 mood-boosting books

While it feels like your starring in a very bad disaster movie right now, turn the volume down on the gloom and read feel-good books only.
Say hello to your new Netflix obsession

We're not going to mention the C-word but if you're staying in more right now, isolate yourself with the Netflix remote and watch these corkers pronto.
Read THESE this month

Reasons to be cheerful: spring has sprung and a brilliant new batch of March books has arrived. Gather around, and let Muddy's pro-bookworm Kerry Potter tell you a story.
The funniest show on TV is back!

The Cotswolds is all creamy stone cottages, exquisite gastropubs and picture perfect villages, right? Erm...
5 best books out in Feb

Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter has got five Feb fancies for your delectation. Read all about 'em - and then win the lot!
The Tempest is midwinter magic

Nothing ropey about South Hill Park's new adaptation of Shakespeare The Tempest, apart from the brilliantly creative stage design. Read on for the verdict.
Is it getting hot in here?

Apply a cold compress and loosen that corset! It's historical hunk time in film and telly (oh hello again Aidan Turner!), with three new sizzling period dramas to look forward to.
Top 20 things to book in 2020

Crack out your calendar, folks (and maybe your credit card). Here are the hottest tickets for Berkshire in 2020 - see you there!