Guardian's 2025 Culture Picks: Film, TV, Music Highlights
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
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Gamers Debate 2025's Runner-Up Game of the Year
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
Top 10 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for 2025
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Discover 10 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from personalised maps to gourmet treats, perfect for any recipient. Find your perfect solution now!
CMAT's 'Euro-Country' is 2025's No. 2 Album
Irish singer CMAT's third album 'Euro-Country' hits No. 2 in 2025's best albums. Born from a New York breakdown, it sparked a TikTok craze and a Glastonbury triumph. Discover the story.
Ukraine War Film 2000 Meters to Andriivka Reviewed
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary follows Ukrainian soldiers battling over a mile of hellish terrain. A vital record of courage and loss in the 2020s. Read our review.
London's 5 Best New Restaurants of 2025
Discover the five standout London restaurant openings of 2025, from Filipino bistro brilliance in Kentish Town to a sleek South Kensington brasserie. Find your next culinary destination.
The Studio: Seth Rogen's comedy is 2025's 4th best TV show
Seth Rogen's warm, Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, about a Hollywood movie company, ranks as the 4th best TV show of 2025. Discover the exquisitely excruciating fun.
Ukraine War Doc '2000 Meters to Andriivka' Named Top UK Film
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary, following Ukrainian soldiers' brutal advance, is named one of the best films of 2025 in the UK. Discover this vital piece of frontline reporting.
Blood Orange's Essex Honey: 2025's No. 3 Album
Dev Hynes' deeply personal album 'Essex Honey', a response to his mother's death, is named the 3rd best of 2025. Explore its pastoral hymnals and post-punk shades of grief.
The Ice Tower: Marion Cotillard in 2025's Top US Film
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, ranks No. 3 in the US best movies of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy and idolisation. Read our full review.
Blue Lights: The Belfast police drama topping 2025 TV lists
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
Dardenne Brothers' Triumph in UK's Best Films 2025
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
Best Theatre, Comedy and Dance Shows of 2025
Guardian critics reveal the top stage shows of 2025, from Stereophonic's record-breaking run to Nick Mohammed's career-best comedy and Thick & Tight's eccentric dance. Discover the must-see productions.
Chefs' Favourite UK Restaurant Meals of 2025
Leading chefs from across the UK share their standout dining experiences of 2025, from London gastropubs to Somerset's finest. Discover where the experts eat.
Addison Rae's 2025 Album Debuts at No. 4
Former TikTok star Addison Rae defies critics with her dreamy synth-pop album 'Addison', securing the No. 4 spot in The 50 best albums of 2025. Discover her successful rebrand.
Queen Elizabeth's School Tops London State School Ranking
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
Marty Supreme: Chalamet's 2025 Film Triumph
Timothée Chalamet defies expectations in Marty Supreme, a rich 1950s character drama. Discover why this film about a Jewish ping-pong hustler is a top US movie of 2025.
Share Your Top TV Shows of 2025 with The Guardian
The Guardian is compiling its annual list of the best television and wants your input. Tell us your favourite TV shows of 2025 and why they stood out. Share your views now.
Share your favourite film of 2025 with The Guardian
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
World's Top 100 Male Footballers 2025 Announced
The Guardian unveils its prestigious list of the 100 best male footballers for 2025. See who made the cut, the top contenders, and the biggest surprises in global football.
The Ice Tower: Marion Cotillard in 2025's 4th Best UK Film
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
Top 6 Business Books of 2025 for UK Executives
Discover the City Editor's top six business books for 2025, featuring exposés on Big Tech, globalisation risks, and building a better economic future. Perfect for the high-flying executive in your life.
Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' is 2025's No. 5 Album
Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Tom Gauld's Best Conspiracy Books of 2025
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
30 Best Board Games for Christmas 2025
Ditch the dusty classics! Our expert guide reveals the 30 best modern board games for Christmas 2025, from party hits to deep strategy, perfect for UK families and friends.
London's Best Christmas Sandwich 2025 Revealed
MyLondon's festive taste test crowns the capital's top Christmas sandwich for 2025. Discover which high street and independent offerings earned perfect scores and which ones failed to impress.
Best Books of 2025: Guardian Critics' Must-Read Picks
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Top Fiction Books of 2025 Reviewed
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Six Great Reads: Future Trains & Wallaby Hunts
Explore six compelling long reads, from a visionary train journey and the search for 'Sky Boys' to the surprising hunt for wallabies in the English countryside. Discover these stories now.
Five Essential Reads: Snails, Schools and Songs
Discover this week's must-read stories, featuring a snail invasion in Australia, a groundbreaking Indigenous school, and the definitive list of the best songs. Explore these compelling narratives now.
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