Rasha Al-Dabagh on why the producers of Making Bradford British should first have answered some questions themselves.
   The only way is sequels
Manh Pham on a worrying long-term trend in the video games industry.
   Review: King Lear, Rose Theatre Bankside [*]
Laurence Vardaxoglou on a lacklustre and obtuse new production.
   John Talabot – ƒIN
Russell Beets listens to John Talabot’s new record a number of times (because it’s that good).
   The Social Animal by David Brooks
Edward Larkin finds the book’s greatest value to be in its exploration of what guides human behaviour.
   Always foolish, always hungry, always different
Hassan Dar on Karen Blumenthal’s efficient and accessible new biography of the late Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs.
   Beyond the House of Wisdom
Laurence Atchison reviews Jim Al-Khalili’s Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science, a timely book that illuminates a neglected area of history.








