David Sexton
Son of Nobody is more proof that Yann Martel is a literary paper tiger
Although this time, at least, Yann Martel’s tale is about people, he can’t resist his animal flourishes once again
Last Stories by William Trevor - review
To read Trevor’s stories is to be struck again and again by how much they echo, or to put it more accurately, depend upon, James Joyce’s great collection Dubliners of 1914
New prince faces a world where masculinity's never been so scrutinised
David Sexton, who has his own baby son, reflects on how to bring up a decent man in 2018
Does Meghan really want to be Princess Diana 2.0?
The writer who made his name with Diana’s biography tackles Prince Harry’s fiancée
'New list of best novelists raises questions about literary fiction'
The Times Literary Supplement’s poll of the top 10 writers is ambitiously high-minded
In the Long Run: The life of Idris Elba inspires this charming sitcom
Plus Billions, Civilisations and A Series of Unfortunate Events
Thursday’s best TV: Civilisations, The Investigator and Deep State
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Viewers get a second chance to enjoy C4's hit comedy Derry Girls
Comedy to appeal to your inner adolescent, says David Sexton
Doctors face an unenviable task in My Baby’s Life: Who Decides?
The Channel 4 documentary portrays difficult stories with care and nuance says David Sexton