Alfie Packham

A transcendent new take on King Lear, a thrilling Evita and a show at Glasgow’s revamped Citizens that reduced one viewer to a ‘blubbering wreck’ are among your highlights

From the phenomenal Vince Gilligan show Pluribus to horny, life-changing ice-hockey drama Heated Rivalry and much more … here are Guardian readers’ shows of the year

Andor (Disney+) It's embarrassing to say about a product released by the Disney Corporation within the Star Wars brand, but it's by far the

The rise of social media, disappearing third spaces, displeasure with dating apps : in 2026, there are plenty of possible culprits when it comes to loneliness.

Alfie Packham and Nicola Slawson 6 min read Some travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours , airports say.

Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to help

We asked Guardian readers in the US how they get around if they don't have a car in such a car-dominated country.

Guardian readers in the US share how they get around their cities without driving in such a car-dominated country

Filmgoers born after 1997 are reviving cinemas’ hopes of survival. They tell us about the social experience where ‘there’s absolutely no commitment to chat’

Alfie Packham With this in mind we asked young people about why they love the cinema. ‘THE ABILITY TO BLOCK OUT TWO HOURS IS SO RARE'