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Master of Light: how one man went from poverty to prison to painting
In an inspiring HBO documentary, the classical painter George Anthony Morton reviews his past of hardship and incarceration
Radheyan Simonpillai
16, Nov, 2022 @6:41 AM
John Oliver on British monarchy: ‘Like an appendix. We’ve long evolved past needing them’
The Last Week Tonight host goes in on the British royal family, from their vast private wealth to their refusal to reckon with their colonial history
Adrian Horton
14, Nov, 2022 @4:54 PM
The 50 greatest HBO shows ever – ranked
From juicy dramas about polyamory, bootlegging and the ‘golden age of porn’ to the most jaw-dropping documentary moment of all time, HBO is known as the home of prestige TV. As it turns 50, here are its greatest hits so far
Michael Hogan and Sammy Gecsoyler
08, Nov, 2022 @4:49 PM
John Oliver on Republicans and voting: ‘If I lose, it’s rigged, if I win, it’s fine’
The Last Week Tonight host examines election denialism, GOP attempts at election subversion and the fragility of American democracy
Adrian Horton
07, Nov, 2022 @4:39 PM
‘It survived VCRs, DVDs, streaming’: how HBO remained on top for 50 years
In the exhaustive new book It’s Not TV, the history of the scrappy upstart turned cultural monolith is detailed
Lauren Mechling
01, Nov, 2022 @5:28 AM
The White Lotus: secrets of super rich staying at hotel where TV satire filmed
As season two forsakes Hawaii for Italy, the manager of Taormina’s Four Seasons tells of his real guests’ foibles
Lorenzo Tondo in Taormina
29, Oct, 2022 @3:43 PM
The Guide #58: Why TV won’t limit the limited series
In this week’s newsletter: HBO’s The White Lotus was meant to remain a one-off – but creators and audiences alike can’t resist another dip
Hannah J Davies
28, Oct, 2022 @10:49 AM
The White Lotus season two review – this immaculate show’s writing is utterly unrivalled
The glorious, layered comedy-drama is back – with sex on its mind. Set in Sicily, impeccable turns come from Jennifer Coolidge and new faces including Aubrey Plaza
Lucy Mangan
25, Oct, 2022 @4:47 PM
HBO Max series ¡García! brings fictional Francoist spy to small screen
Show portrays adventures of agent who wakes from cryogenic sleep to find himself in modern Spain
Sam Jones in Madrid
25, Oct, 2022 @2:29 PM
House of the Dragon: HBO ‘disappointed’ as season finale leaks
The final episode of the first season of the hit Game of Thrones prequel has landed online days early
Benjamin Lee
21, Oct, 2022 @9:22 PM
How the negroni sbagliato took off with the help of Emma D’Arcy and TikTok
The actor’s name check of the cocktail becomes a meme, creating an instant drinks trend
Elle Hunt
14, Oct, 2022 @9:03 PM
John Oliver on stolen antiquities in western museums: ‘Abject callousness on display’
The Last Week Tonight host digs into the history of stolen artifacts and the market in dubiously sourced antiquities
Adrian Horton
03, Oct, 2022 @3:47 PM
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