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Anna van Praagh

The Escapist

Coworth Park: a foodie escape less than hour from London

With chef Adam Smith’s magic touch, this 5-star hotel in Ascot has all the ingredients for a chic weekend getaway

Mar 3, 2023
Books

The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis review: a tired return to old ground

This flawed novel about rich privileged teens experimenting with drugs in LA does not live up to the potential of the great American novelist

Jan 16, 2023
TV

Lady Chatterley’s Lover on Netflix: loads of sex but not at all sexy

A faultless performance from Emma Corrin does little to breathe fresh life into this adaptation

Dec 2, 2022
Comment

One in five Brits is neither in work nor looking for work—it’s chronic

More than five million of us are completely economically inactive and claiming out-of-work benefits.

Nov 25, 2022
The Escapist

Salcombe: where to go, stay and eat

Sandy coves, fresh seafood and charming boutiques — Salcombe has all the key ingredients for the perfect summer holiday, says Anna van Praagh

Aug 4, 2022
ES Magazine

This really is my forte: Forte Village, Sardinia review

Anna van Praagh unwinds on a family-friendly Sardinian resort holiday that’s perfect — even if you hate resorts

Jul 7, 2022
TV

Chivalry review: A smart and witty satire on post-#MeToo Hollywood

It may not be laugh out loud funny, but this is an intelligent, witty take on a tricky subject

Apr 22, 2022
TV

Rules of the Game review: Maxine Peake is on dazzling form

This cleverly crafted miniseries interrogates the roles of women in and out of the workplace with intelligence

Jan 11, 2022