England’s Test series in Pakistan is about more than just cricket November 30, 2022 When the opening batsman faces the first ball of tomorrow’s Test series between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi on the outskirts of Islamabad, it will represent far more than just another five-day cricket match. Pakistani cricket has long been dogged by the shadow of security fears, but that has faded of late and the proud [...]
World Cup briefing: Why and how to watch Wednesday’s matches November 30, 2022 Will Lionel Messi and Argentina crash out of the World Cup at the group stage on Wednesday or advance to the last 16? Read on for the talking points and permutations. Tunisia v France, 3pm, BBC World Cup holders France are already through to the next round and will definitely qualify as winners of Group [...]
Wales 0-3 England: Marcus Rashford scores twice to set up tie with Senegal November 29, 2022 England will play Senegal in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday after they eliminated Wales from the tournament in Qatar tonight. Marcus Rashford scored twice and Phil Foden also struck in a comfortable win over their neighbours that secured top spot in Group B. Wales never looked like achieving the victory that [...]
Ferrari 330 GTC review: Chasing perfect November 29, 2022 This stunning 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC was discovered in Venezuela, then restored to concours-winning condition in the UK. Tim Pitt drives it.
Atelier Wren on how to design an ‘it’ restaurant November 29, 2022 Saltie Girl in Mayfair is London’s newest “it” restaurant, already frequented by celebs from Salma Hayek to Robert Pattinson. We caught up with Jake Raslan and Lorenzo Buscaroli, the interior design duo behind Atelier Wren, the studio that brought the space to life. What was your vision for Saltie Girl? JAKE RASLAN: Saltie Girl is [...]
As seen on Top Gear: first Tolman 205 GTI hits the road November 29, 2022 Tested on Top Gear this week, the Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman Edition is a bespoke restomod hot hatchback. And this one has a heady 200hp...
Best of Enemies, Noel Coward Theatre, review: Explosively good, but Zachary Quinto lacks Gore Vidal’s charm November 29, 2022 Best of Enemies, Noel Coward Theatre, review: This energetic reimagining of some of the first televised political debates of the 1960s has a shocking contemporary relevance, is addictively fast-paced and has some incredible performances The names Gore Vidal and William Buckley would be sinking into the pit of history by now, had it not been [...]
Drinking Formula 1 fizz in Trento, Italy November 29, 2022 The curtain has fallen on the 2022 F1 season, and on the podium at the Abu Dhabi finale world champion Max Verstappen toasted runners-up Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez with non-alcoholic rose water. Where’s the party in that, you ask? Due to the same alcohol laws that are stifling celebrations for us boozy Brits at [...]
Retreat East is an inventive countryside hideaway in Suffolk November 29, 2022 THE WEEKEND: You’ll find Retreat East along a quiet lane in the middle of Suffolk’s glorious rolling countryside (watch out for the discreet sign, as you’ll probably miss it). Made up of a series of converted barns, this newly-evolved project takes all the best elements of the archetypal countryside stay and merges it into one. [...]
Matilda the Musical review: Brilliantly British, Roald Dahl would be proud November 29, 2022 Matilda the Musical review: An homage to the original 1990s film directed by Danny DeVito, Matilda the Musical justifies a revisit to these loveable characters by taking them home to Britain Of course it should have always been British – Roald Dahl’s classic, Matilda, has had its inevitable remake and it replaces the white picket [...]