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  Fine margins decided a nervy and emotional showdown – even hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding were on edge

• The stories behind Mick Rock's five greatest shots

  Mick Rock shot some of rock's greatest musicians, from David Bowie to Madonna. Below, how his five most memorable photographs came to be

• The best new novels and fiction books to buy for Christmas 2021

  From Sally Rooney's anxious millennials to Jonathan Franzen's priapic pastor, the year's best novels sought clarity amid the chaos

• America's saddest clown: the outrageous life of Rodney Dangerfield

  The legendary comic, who got 'no respect', dealt with depression and addiction issues but captivated audiences with his quick-fire delivery

• Emma and AJ Get to Work, review: fixing ailing businesses with nothing but a smile

  Emma Willis and AJ Odudu come across as the nicest people on TV, but these restoration projects need expertise more than sunny dispositions

Comment and analysis

• Radio 4 proves there's no need to dumb down – will BBC execs pay attention?

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• The toxic 'trans actor' debate is ruining our culture – and lives

  An actor 'cancelled' over a trans role has revealed the devastating impact it had on his health. Where will this idiotic puritanism end?

  

• This latest Royal scandal makes one thing clear: the BBC no longer values the monarchy

  The BBC once left the Royals' private matters to the tabloids. But its pointless new documentary shows how much its attitudes have changed

  

• The Brits scrapping gendered awards isn't woke nonsense – it's common sense

  Getting rid of Best Male and Female doesn't just reflect the way we listen to music – it highlights the absurdity of all awards shows

  

Reviews

• Amy: Beyond the Stage, Design Museum review: a vivid celebration of an irreverent spirit

  An exhibition of the singer-songwriter's personal items and recordings creates an intimate atmosphere that crucially never seems intrusive

  

• Angela Hewitt steps uncertainly outside her comfort zone at Wigmore Hall, plus the best of November's classical concerts

  The Canadian pianist is a wonderful musician and this was an intriguing programme, but it didn't all come off with complete success

  

• Lubaina Himid, review: long-hidden stories brought stirringly into the light

  Tate Modern's new retrospective of the Zanzibar-born Turner Prize-winner represents an important moment for both her and the gallery

  

• Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon review: Outlander is back – but why sideline the heroine?

  After a seven-year wait, the new instalment of the Outlander series finds our heroes caught in the middle of the American Revolutionary War

  

• Adele: One Night Only, review: only Oprah could make her this dull

  The beloved British balladeer's slick but snoozy US TV special was devoid of big revelations – so thank goodness for the singing

  

• Adele, 30, review: fiercely honest and shockingly raw, this is her best album yet

  The British star grapples with feelings about her recent divorce, but 30 is also full of positivity – and big, magnificently sung tunes

  

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Tonight's TV

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• The Lovely Bones whodunnit: Man convicted of raping author Alice Sebold exonerated after 16 years behind bars

  A film producer working on the adaptation of her memoir spotted discrepancies in the script and began to question Anthony Broadwater's guilt

  

• The best books about cancel culture to read in 2021

  Terfs, trans rights and tearing down tradition – confused? Read these books before you step up to the culture war barricades

  

• James Patterson interview: 'Am I entitled to write a black character? Sure I am'

  The best-selling author discusses culture wars, his new novel and the state of Bill and Hillary's marriage

  

• The best new novels and fiction books to buy for Christmas 2021

  From Sally Rooney's anxious millennials to Jonathan Franzen's priapic pastor, the year's best novels sought clarity amid the chaos

  

• Amy: Beyond the Stage, Design Museum review: a vivid celebration of an irreverent spirit

  An exhibition of the singer-songwriter's personal items and recordings creates an intimate atmosphere that crucially never seems intrusive

  

• The 50 best Christmas shows to book in 2021, from theatre to pantomimes

  Our critics pick this winter's hottest tickets for exhibitions, ballet, comedy, opera and more

  

• Lubaina Himid, review: long-hidden stories brought stirringly into the light

  Tate Modern's new retrospective of the Zanzibar-born Turner Prize-winner represents an important moment for both her and the gallery

  

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In depth

More stories

• Amy: Beyond the Stage, Design Museum review: a vivid celebration of an irreverent spirit

  An exhibition of the singer-songwriter's personal items and recordings creates an intimate atmosphere that crucially never seems intrusive

  

• Angela Hewitt steps uncertainly outside her comfort zone at Wigmore Hall, plus the best of November's classical concerts

  The Canadian pianist is a wonderful musician and this was an intriguing programme, but it didn't all come off with complete success

  

• Strictly Come Dancing 2021: who has left so far – and who is still in?

  This year's show has been shaking things up. But who is left in the competition?

  

• What's on TV tonight: Robin Robin, Hawkeye, and more

  Your complete guide to the week's television, films and sport, across terrestrial and digital platforms

  

• The best books about cancel culture to read in 2021

  Terfs, trans rights and tearing down tradition – confused? Read these books before you step up to the culture war barricades

  

• James Patterson interview: 'Am I entitled to write a black character? Sure I am'

  The best-selling author discusses culture wars, his new novel and the state of Bill and Hillary's marriage

  

• Radio 4 proves there's no need to dumb down – will BBC execs pay attention?

  Think with Pinker's bracingly intellectual style was a breath of fresh air. There was no pandering to younger listeners here

  

• The Great British Bake Off 2021 final, review: it all came down to Giuseppe's showstopper

  Fine margins decided a nervy and emotional showdown – even hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding were on edge

  

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Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/

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