Evelyn Waugh said that WWII would serve writers well, replenishing their stocks of experience. But several works borne out of the war were masterpieces of literature

Review of new poetry from Carol Ann Duffy, Derwent May, W.G. Sebald and Tomas Tranströmer

British art has a rich European heritage. Tate Britain’s new show explores its Continental seam

The stars have been axed because they tried to push their show an inch upmarket

The Iron Lady does its subject and her legacy proud—but I hope Lady Thatcher never sees it

Peter Capaldi at the Gielgud is a scream but Lenny Henry at the National gets out of hand

Subsidy cuts give classical music the chance to thrive without government interference