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Tuesday 20 December 2011

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David Fincher: enter the Dragon

The Fight Club and Social Network director explains how The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ensnared him.

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Military Wives song is record seller

The Military Wives' single has become the fastest seller for six years, virtually guaranteeing it will be Christmas number one.

'Tinker Tailor' and 'Drive' lead Critics’ Circle nominations

The Critics’ Circle release their award nominations, praising a year for "fresh takes on classic genres".

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The Gruffalo's Child: Julia Donaldson on her creation's new TV adaptation

The sequel to The Gruffalo has been animated for Christmas. Eithne Farry talks to its author, Julia Donaldson

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Charles Dickens in pictures

Charles Dickens, photographed at the age of 49 by the London portrait photographer George Herbert Watkins. Watkins took several portraits of Dickens between 1858 and 1861 and they have helped define the enduring image of Dickens as a melancholy,  care-worn personality.

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and there will be major celebrations in 2012 to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.

The Borrowers: a big vision for a little classic

Victoria Wood and Stephen Fry are among the stars bringing The Borrowers delightfully back to life – this time with added gizmos.

Domenichino's The Adoration of the Shepherds, review

The 17th-century masterpiece, on show at Dulwich, is bursting with movement, noise and jokes.

4 out of 5 stars

The Importance of Being Earnest, Riverside Studios, review

Dominic Cavendish reviews Gyles Brandreth in The Importance of Being Earnest at Riverside Studios.

4 out of 5 stars

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BBC’s rapid response to Havel, in life and death

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.

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Treme: Season One, DVD review

The first season of David Simon's Treme is a delight - a sumptuous Gumbo of brilliant acting, music, characters and setting.

5 out of 5 stars

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Beauty and the Beast, Northern Ballet, Grand Theatre, Leeds, review

Laura Thompson reviews Northern Ballet's Beauty and the Beast premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre.

4 out of 5 stars

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Review of 2011: books

When it comes to capturing the way time toys with us, there's no greater form than the novel says Gaby Wood.

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Dance photography 2011

Top ten dance photographs of 2011

Pina in 3D, tutus in Wonderland and nude dancers in the audience: our dance critics' pick of the best.

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WINNER 2011 Aliona Vilani and Harry Judd with Tess Daly and Bruce Forsyth

Strictly Come Dancing final

Chelsee Healey, Harry Judd and Jason Donovan competed to be crowned Strictly 2011 champion.

Harry Potter film sets: too close to the magic?

Florence Waters previews Diagon Alley at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, which opens its doors in March 2012.

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A Page in the Life: Vanessa Gebbie

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.

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Photo sites of the week

We scour the Internet for inspiring sites and stories related to photography.

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Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Royal Opera, Covent Garden

Rupert Christiansen reviews Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

3 out of 5 stars

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Culture Editor's Choice

Hitchens: 'I wish I'd done more'

Mick Brown recalls extraordinary meeting with Christopher Hitchens at his home in Washington.

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