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
Review: Noughts & Crosses sees the novel get an incendiary update
Malorie Blackman's writing has been brought to the screen by the BBC
What are the chances that the end is truly nigh?
What are the chances that the end is truly nigh?
Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King packs an emotional punch
The new series offers a close-up glimpse into the life of an extraordinary man
Hunted is back - with more stringent rules and lots of hammy acting
The show’s charm lies in the fresh set of variously cocky, inept or endearing contestants
Barrymore: The Body In The Pool presents a painstaking investigation
Channel 4's film shows documentaries like this can still be made with intelligence and serious intent
The best books on love and sex just in time for Valentine’s Day
A blitz of new books on love and sex arrives in time for Valentine’s Day next week. But do they tell us anything original about history’s hottest topic, ask David Sexton and Katie Law
Book of the week: How to Argue with a Racist
Don’t get frenetic when racists cite genetics: just use hard science to prove them wrong
Harlan Coben's The Stranger makes a fun guessing game
A mysterious interloper causes chaos by spreading secrets in Netflix's second Harlan Coben thriller
Ed Balls trawls Europe for right-wing populists in new BBC doc
Balls' latest show is an odd mix of broad comedic travelogue and subtle but sustained misdirection
Book of the week: life as Samuel Beckett's biographer
The Irish master’s pioneering biographer recalls her own tale with endearing charm
Best Home Cook has the perfect recipe for TV success
The BBC's Mary Berry-fronted cooking competition is back for another series