Why the British do it worse
New Statesman 13 May 2026

Why the British do it worse

Whenever the British look abroad for inspiration, I think of fish. The “Michigan fish test” in 2001 found striking differences in the interpretations by participants from Japan an…

The Christophers and the inheritance of art
New Statesman 13 May 2026

The Christophers and the inheritance of art

Appearing in New York in April to promote The Christophers, Ian McKellen was being excessively modest. “Actors get far too much praise,” he said. “What attracted you to the part? …