Why do people do the things they do? It’s a question the world’s greatest philosophers, theologians, scientists and doctors…

Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.

The biggest television hit in the USA since ER first aired has hit UK screens this year. Set in a wealthy and pristine suburban cul-de-sac,…

This wide-ranging collection of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' writing and speeches offers plenty of food for thought.

Climate change is one of the key issues of our time. But what should we make of the fervour of the environmental movement?

A review of the film The Great Gatsby.

M (Judi Dench) is nothing if not pragmatic. Before the opening credits of Skyfall have even rolled, she has allowed not one, but two of her…

Vincent Van Gogh is now a solid fixture in our cultural vocabulary. I need only mention sunflowers or a bandaged ear to conjure up his life…

‘You can live your life without limitations and become anyone you want to be.’ Disease and injury, ageing and ugliness, death…