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The Fight Club and Social Network director explains how The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ensnared him.
The Military Wives' single has become the fastest seller for six years, virtually guaranteeing it will be Christmas number one.
The Critics’ Circle release their award nominations, praising a year for "fresh takes on classic genres".
The sequel to The Gruffalo has been animated for Christmas. Eithne Farry talks to its author, Julia Donaldson
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and there will be major celebrations in 2012 to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Victoria Wood and Stephen Fry are among the stars bringing The Borrowers delightfully back to life – this time with added gizmos.
The 17th-century masterpiece, on show at Dulwich, is bursting with movement, noise and jokes.
Dominic Cavendish reviews Gyles Brandreth in The Importance of Being Earnest at Riverside Studios.
Gillian Reynolds on Radio 4's profile of Czech president Vaclav Havel, What the Donkey on Radio 4, and other highlights from December 11-18.
The first season of David Simon's Treme is a delight - a sumptuous Gumbo of brilliant acting, music, characters and setting.
Laura Thompson reviews Northern Ballet's Beauty and the Beast premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre.
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When it comes to capturing the way time toys with us, there's no greater form than the novel says Gaby Wood.
Pina in 3D, tutus in Wonderland and nude dancers in the audience: our dance critics' pick of the best.
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Chelsee Healey, Harry Judd and Jason Donovan competed to be crowned Strictly 2011 champion.
Florence Waters previews Diagon Alley at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, which opens its doors in March 2012.
Benjamin Secher is won over by the easy charm of Boing! at Sadler's Wells.
Helen Brown talks to Vanessa Gebbie, winner of the Telegraph's Novel in a Year competition, about her book, The Coward's Tale, which delves deep into the mining life of a Welsh town.
We scour the Internet for inspiring sites and stories related to photography.
Rupert Christiansen reviews Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
Ed Cumming finds the conclusion to the second series of the Bafta-winning sitcom, Rev, hilarious, heart-warming and suitably festive.
China is close to becoming the largest art and antiques market in the world, says Colin Gleadell.
Mark Brown reviews Scottish Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Royal Glasgow.
Long lists of Liszts, fun beside Sizewell B power station – and a top show from a man of 91.
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