Immerse yourself in this week's latest arts, books, travel and Appetites reads, and elevate your weekend with fresh perspectives and cultural discovery.
FOOD & DRINK FAVOURITES
Appetites is your essential hub for food and drink, led by our all-star roster — Nigella Lawson, Jay Rayner, Jancis Robinson, Tim Hayward, Ajesh Patalay, Marina O’Loughlin, Alice Lascelles, and Laila Gohar. Find recipes, destination dining, and expert guides on FT.com or the FT app’s Food & Drink section.
5 September 2026 | In-Person & Digital | Kenwood House Gardens, London
Spend the last weekend of summer with the FT in the beautiful grounds of Kenwood House. A festival for curious minds, it brings together world-class journalism, influential voices, culture, food and live experiences, all in one unforgettable day. Don’t miss the most interesting Saturday you’ll spend all year.
The far-right convener on his violent upbringing in South Africa, why he admires Vladimir Putin and Tommy Robinson — and his on-off relationship with his son
From Russia vs the west to Anthony Seldon on Sunak and Jared Diamond on what makes a leader. Plus: Marlon James’s visceral novel of Jamaican homophobia, Olga Tokarczuk’s portrait of a Polish village and William Boyd’s latest spy outing
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