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Emily Bootle

Emily Bootle is Culture Writer and writes columns, features, reviews and interviews.

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Music

How 'Carol of the Bells' went from nationalist anthem to Christmas classic

The much-loved carol, which features in Home Alone and The Muppets, started life as a Ukrainian folk song - and has a rich political history

Music

The 10 best albums of 2023

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Theatre audiences are uptight - that's why we need 'relaxed performances'

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The Night Agent is terrible - why is it the most-watched show on Netflix?

Emily Bootle

TikTok ruined travel - now it's killing Christmas

Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: (Exclusive Coverage) Madonna performs during The Celebration Tour at The O2 Arena on October 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: (Exclusive Coverage) Madonna performs during The Celebration Tour at The O2 Arena on October 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Angela Rippon arrives at the Pride Of Britain Awards 2023 at Grosvenor House on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Angela Rippon arrives at the Pride Of Britain Awards 2023 at Grosvenor House on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Article thumbnail: This handout courtesy of Rockstar Games taken on December 4, 2023 shows a video grab of the trailer of "Grand Theft Auto 6" video game. The first trailer for "Grand Theft Auto VI" was officially released ahead of schedule December 4, 2023 due to a leak, touting a 2025 release for the next chapter of the massively successful video game franchise. (Photo by Rockstar Games / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Rockstar Games" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by -/Rockstar Games/AFP via Getty Images)
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