Culture

Monkey business

Monkey business

A new book on apes has nothing to teach us about human nature says Steven Rose

Prime cuts

Prime cuts

Andrew Tudor looks at how DVD reissues and their much touted extras have changed our relationship with film

Champagne Islam

Champagne Islam

Until recently, the Middle East enjoyed a culture of tolerance, sensuality and debate. Sami Zubaida celebrates its rich tradition

Left behind

Left behind

Nick Cohen reflects on the book that changed his mind about Bush and Blair's war on terror

When the light goes out

When the light goes out

Launching our new series of guest diaries by people in the news is BBC Radio 4's chief announcer, Peter Donaldson. For 30 years his gracefully modulated tones have informed and…

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