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This December, Netflix is awash with movies from both sides of the cinematic spectrum. From Andy Serkis's Mowgli to Alfonso Cuaron's ROMA, here are our top picks
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Beauty
Here’s our lowdown of the luxury beauty advent calendars, (including all the goodies you get inside), landing Christmas 2018
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From choosing a theme to changing up your aperitif, here’s our guide to throwing a quirky dinner party
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Christmas music for every time of day, two minutes from your shopping in Sloane Square. Top artists, rising stars and ensembles large and small celebrate the season
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Design
Diane von Furstenberg's Claridge's Christmas Tree draws inspiration from ancient astrological traditions and celebrates love and life
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Kids
The pop-up Christmas market at the Geffrye Museum offers a gleaming assortment of handmade morsels you won't want to miss
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Sure, it's a good song, but Elton John better be ready for some company this year. From VISA to Burberry, Heathrow and Sainsburys, every Christmas advert worth watching in 2018
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From 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' to Handel's 'Messiah', this week of seasonal music has something for everyone
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TV
Elton John performs Your Song in this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, and moves through the key moments of his life
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Lifestyle
Singles and romantics alike, the city has plenty going on to impress you this season. It's time to organise a winter date in London
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From the ultimate festive ballet to the finest winter treats, your guide to the most indulgent (but not always expensive) things to do at Christmas in London
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The Grinch from Illumination and Universal is one of the biggest children's films of the year – and it won't disappoint those big or small with a huge heart
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Rooftop East returns with a new theme: 'Curl Runnings', celebrating the 25th anniversary of cult hit Cool Runnings
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Theatre
Buddy Thomas's play The Crumple Zone returns to London's King's Head Theatre in Islington, providing a laughing start to Christmas 2018
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The acclaimed Winter Olympia Art & Antiques Fair returns to West London this autumn
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Shopping
We round up 2018’s industry-shaking, game-changing gadgets for men and women
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Kids
It’s as if Christmas came early! Poet John Masefield’s much-loved tale The Box of Delights becomes a festive holiday show at Wilton’s Music Hall this winter
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Beauty
FYI: It’s the stuff of Christmas beauty dreams
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Musicals
From the makers of The Gruffalo comes Tall Stories' Room on the Broom, the best-loved children's book now adapted for stage
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Dance
Following a hugely successful run last Christmas, Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the Royal Albert Hall with its magical production of The Nutcracker
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TV
Little Women, Doctor Who, Victoria Christmas special... there's so much TV to look forward to this year
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Kids
Bored of Scrabble and Monopoly? We round up the best new board games to buy before Christmas gets competitive
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Lifestyle
Disconnect from the internet and reconnect with family with our round up of DIY party games you can play for free
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Dance
The dancing dazzles in this festive family treat but this talented company has now outgrown Wayne Eagling’s sometimes uninspiring production
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Lifestyle
Kick the balls of patriarchy, fa la la la la la: Hyrrs not Hymns are the funny, fierce feminist carols 2017 needs
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From stocking filler to investment pieces, inspire aesthetes, magpies and art aficionados with the arty gifts we want now
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Beauty
From glow-giving stocking fillers to the ultra-luxe, we've got something for every beauty-obsessive in your life
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Things to do
Throw yourself into the New Year with Battersea Arts Centre's superbly surreal circus-themed party
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Kids
You're invited for story time: Mel Giedroyc, one half of our favourite duo Mel & Sue, reads an Agatha Christie mystery at this special Christmas event
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God bless us, every one! Opera Holland Park has a brand-new version of Dickens's A Christmas Carol. A happy ending guaranteed
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London's loveliest Christmas events for every day of December up to Christmas Eve
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Because we all know you're judged on your christmas tree