The Guardian has issued its regular round-up of corrections and clarifications, addressing a series of errors that appeared in recent print and online editions. The amendments cover a range of topics from arts and culture to sports and recipes, underscoring the publication's editorial accountability process.
Arts, History, and Crossword Corrections
In the pre-printed Saturday What's On guide, a significant error was made regarding a drama. The piece written by Peter Bradshaw and starring Joanna Scanlan was incorrectly titled "Malice." The correct title of the work is "Mercy," as featured in the Podcasts section on page 7.
A separate mistake was identified in the weekend crossword within the Saturday magazine. A clue referencing the assassination of British MP Airey Neave contained an incorrect date. The tragic event occurred in 1979, not 1939 as originally published. This correction was noted for the clue at 18 down in the issue dated 10 January.
Sporting Error and Culinary Omission
The newspaper's sports desk also rectified a factual inaccuracy concerning last season's FA Cup final. In the "100 best male footballers in the world" feature from 20 December, it was erroneously stated that Erling Haaland had a penalty saved during the match. It was, in fact, the Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush who had his spot-kick saved.
Readers following a recipe in the Feast supplement on 10 January would have found an incomplete instruction. The recipe for a celeriac, onion, and cheese soufflé failed to specify a crucial final step. The correction confirms that the leftover cheese should be sprinkled over the mixture before it is placed in the oven to bake.
Ongoing Editorial Vigilance
This batch of corrections highlights the continuous review process undertaken by the newspaper's editorial team. The notice also lists other articles that have been recently amended, covering subjects from retail and diplomacy to energy security and celebrity news.
The Guardian maintains a formal channel for reader feedback on editorial content. Individuals who wish to lodge a complaint or request a correction can contact the Readers' editor via email at guardian.readers@theguardian.com, by post to Kings Place in London, or by leaving a voicemail on +44 (0) 20 3353 4736.
This transparent approach to acknowledging and correcting errors is a standard practice for maintaining trust and accuracy in journalism. It ensures that the public record is amended and that readers are informed of any significant mistakes in previously published material.
