-
Desert Island Discs 75th anniversary: 23 things you never knew about the iconic show
The most popular songs, the castaway who picked their own records, and why the producers dream of the Queen... and Madonna.
-
Six novels to curl up with this winter
January is the month to curl up beside the fire with a good book. Emily Rhodes selects six of her favourite recent novels.
-
Book of the week: Arboreal
This outstanding new collection gives Mark Griffiths hope for the future of our trees and woodlands.
-
Book of the week: Lost England
Marcus Binney applauds a new book of photographs of metropolitan and rural England between 1870 and 1930.
-
8 amazing travel books to inspire you in 2017
Barnaby Rogerson selects eight recent books to inspire the traveller over the winter months.
-
The six reasons why British actors make the best movie bad guys
British actors are simply the best in the world at being bad. Jonathan Self explains why.
-
Gloriously evil: The Top 10 British villains in Hollywood history
Everyone knows Brits make the best on-screen super-villains. Jonathan Self picks out his favourites.
-
Who REALLY designed Disney's castle?
We can’t resist turning a historian’s eye on Disney’s fantastical castle.
-
The Lucian Freud portrait that ‘is probably the most beautiful thing at Chatsworth’
A new series of mini-documentaries is looking at some of Chatsworth House's many treasures – starting with a painting that was once deemed shocking.
-
14 brilliant cookery books to put on your Christmas wish list
Size is the theme of this year’s cookery books, several of which outweigh the Bible.
-
A doll's house fit for a queen: How Lutyens created a Lilliput for Queen Mary
A miniature palace designed by Lutyens and promoted by Country Life offers a fascinating perspective on the 1920s, as Gavin Stamp explains.
-
Nicholas Owen on the Queen, the sound of gunfire, and his ringside seat at history
Nicholas Owen spoke to Country Life ahead of his appearance as the host of the Children's Trust annual Christmas Concert.
-
25 magical photographs shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards is out - and you have a chance to vote for your favourite.
-
Book of the week: The Roy Strong Diaries 1988–2003
Despite moments of grief and dismay, Sir Roy’s latest volume of diaries is happier than his last, says Michael Hall.
-
The extraordinary writing which made John Lewis-Stempel Columnist of the Year
Read three of the beautiful, evocative articles which made Country Life's John Lewis-Stempel the Columnist of the Year.
-
QUIZ: Can you pick out the true famous last words?
Pick out the true words of wisdom from the made-up ones in the Country Life famous last words quiz.
-
Book of the week: Where Poppies Blow
Clive Aslet enjoys this moving account of how First World War soldiers found hope through their connection with Nature.
