Fergal Kinney

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Culture

How folk culture made a comeback in 2023

This year, as we searched for a new identity, English culture went forward into the past, from folk horror Enys Men to Morris dancers at the Brit Awards, via Green Man-themed Coronation invites and ritualistic raves. What's going on?

Culture

The Gallows Pole is This is England 1768

Shane Meadows' new TV show tells the story of the one of the largest frauds in English history. He's used his tried-and-tested technique of casting locals to create something truly unique: a period drama that's naturalistic, rowdy and, well, normal.

Music

Blackburn Ravers

The regeneration game: along with a community of artists, four lads with guitars known as The Illicits are helping reboot their north-west town.

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