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Melvyn Bragg Misses the Art of the Matter

Culture has never been in better shape, boasts our leading arts broadcaster — but only if you focus on soap operas and sport

March 26, 2012

Features·Modern Life·TV

No More Shrinking

There are many reasons for a dearth of women in the upper echelons of the media, but female writers first have to toughen up

February 21, 2012

Counterpoints·Modern Life

Parfit Gentil Geeks

Chivalry as a code of manners isn't dead; rather, its Christian credentials perished centuries ago

November 22, 2011

Counterpoints·Modern Life

Law Lore

Americanisms sullying the English language are rarely harmful — apart from when they insinuate that our politicians are all-powerful

November 22, 2011

Counterpoints·Modern Life

Official Complaint

Immigration officials may be fearsome but they act as no deterrent against illegal immigrants

October 26, 2011

Counterpoints·Modern Life

Is Suicide Selfish?

Suicide may be driven by noble feelings, but as two recent works of German fiction highlight, it should never be celebrated A curious aspect of the euthanasia debate is the cunning with

May 24, 2011

Counterpoints·Modern Life

Editorial image for "Pope Benedict's New Testament" — Thanks to Pope Benedict XVI, the Catholic Church is making a vibrant and…

Thanks to Pope Benedict XVI, the Catholic Church is making a vibrant and intellectually rigorous contribution to modern society Captivated audience: Pope Benedict XVI on his recent visit to London (PA) Eleanor

March 28, 2011

Critique·Modern Life·The Catholic Church

What is the Good of Establishment?

An “established” Church of England affronts both secularists and Anglicans. But it offers the best protection for humanist liberalism

March 28, 2011

Features·Modern Life·The Church of England

Worship Restrained

Enfeebled by multiculturalism, calling for freedom of worship rather than freedom of religion proves we cannot answer David Cameron's call to "muscular liberalism"

February 22, 2011

Counterpoints·Modern Life