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The Nerve roundtable: How can culture fight back in a turbulent world?

The Nerve roundtable: How can culture fight back in a turbulent world?

At a panel discussion at our launch, Carole Cadwalladr talked to broadcaster Carol Vorderman, comedian Stewart Lee and film critic Ellen E Jones about clickbait comedy, GB News and why the arts are essential in troubled times

Culture

Is the new Springsteen film final proof that Spotify killed the music biopic?

Is the new Springsteen film final proof that Spotify killed the music biopic?

In the age of streaming and social media, big Hollywood music bios like Scott Cooper’s hymn to the Boss feel increasingly old-fashioned, writes Ellen E Jones

Culture

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THE NERVE HOTLIST

THE NERVE HOTLIST

The best culture to enjoy this week, chosen by our team of editors and writers

Culture

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The glamorous TV host, the web of influence and a mysterious trip to Moscow – inside the downfall of Reform’s disgraced MEP

The glamorous TV host, the web of influence and a mysterious trip to Moscow – inside the downfall of Reform’s disgraced MEP

Ahead of a critical Welsh byelection for Reform on Thursday, part two of our investigation into Nathan Gill uncovers the web of Russian influence that encircled him – and asks why it took so long to charge him after he was originally detained. By Carole Cadwalladr

Reform UK

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The Nerve Weekend Dish

The Nerve Weekend Dish

Bestselling British-Iranian chef Sabrina Ghayour shares her baharat chicken traybake – easy, family-friendly and packed with Middle Eastern flavour

Weekend Dish

The Recommender: Jack Holden

The Recommender: Jack Holden

The writer and actor shares his cultural picks

Culture

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Poet Hollie McNish: 'Rude jokes bring me joy'

Poet Hollie McNish: 'Rude jokes bring me joy'

The award winning poet answers the Nerve Q&A - on parenting, politics, and the enduring power of Dirty Dancing

Q&A

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Review of the week: Little Simz

Review of the week: Little Simz

Kate Hutchinson sees the UK rapper - and national treasure - triumph in Manchester

Reviews

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Stewart Lee: Homosexuals and feminists face execution in Saudi. Now they’ve got the standups on to them as well

Stewart Lee: Homosexuals and feminists face execution in Saudi. Now they’ve got the standups on to them as well

On the centenary of his birth, what would legendary satirist Lenny Bruce and a generation he inspired make of those on stage at the Riyadh comedy festival?

Stewart Lee

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