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Culture & Arts · LondonSteph McGovern to host BBC Two art-dealing contest The Big Deal from 13 August
BBC Two will air The Big Deal, a competition series hosted by Steph McGovern, from 13 August at 8pm. Contestants will vie for £50,000 of British art, mentored by guest experts each episode. The show aims to demystify the art trade for viewers.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAugust 2026 comedy festival and shows bring top acts to Barnet and central London
Barnet’s Roundhouse hosts an 18-day comedy festival in August 2026 featuring Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe and Ed Gamble. Other London venues include Soho Theatre, Leicester Square Theatre and Eventim Hammersmith Apollo with acts like Dave Chappelle and Patti Harrison.
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Culture & Arts · LondonNow You See Me Live brings stage magic to London before Las Vegas run
Now You See Me Live, a stage-magic show at the Peacock Theatre, showcases performers Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester, and Matthew Pomeroy. The production includes three astonishing tricks and a Houdini tribute, with no connection to the Jesse Eisenberg films. It moves to Las Vegas next.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMonty Don’s Doghouse Relocated to Battersea as Permanent Training Space
Monty Don’s bespoke Doghouse, designed for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has been moved to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as a sensory and training space. The structure, once part of Don’s Herefordshire garden, now aids rescue animals after his tribute to late dog Peggy.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon Latino Film Festival launches 2 October 2026 with Acosta and Martínez
The London Latino Film Festival opens 2 October 2026 at the Barbican, featuring Q&As with Carlos Acosta, Óscar Martínez and Jorge Perugorría. A Cuban film poster exhibition runs from 28 September at Eclectic Gallery, with proceeds supporting the festival and Cuba.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAfternoon Tea Week discount at English Heritage sites in Barnet
Residents in Barnet can visit Eltham Palace’s Orchid House Café during Afternoon Tea Week, 10 to 16 August 2026. English Heritage is offering a 25% discount on memberships, allowing free entry for up to six children per adult until the end of the year.
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Culture & Arts · LondonBarnet filmmaker Justin Hardy dies at 61 after completing Wicker Man sequel
Justin Hardy, director of Children Of The Wicker Man and BAFTA nominee, died on 25 July after a heart attack. His latest film, Wrath Of The Gods, a sequel to his father’s cult classic, will screen posthumously. Hardy taught screenwriting at UCL and is survived by his wife and four children.
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Culture & Arts · LondonBarnet Lace Club Revives Endangered Craft Among Young Londoners
The London Lace Club, founded in 2023, is teaching bobbin lacemaking to young Londoners, reversing a 30% decline in skilled lacemakers since 2017. Social media and modern designs are key to its growth, with sessions held across the capital, including Barnet.
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Culture & Arts · LondonOverlooked London museum galleries hold permanent treasures
London’s major museums house permanent galleries on upper floors that most visitors miss. The Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery each display rare or historic objects in quiet rooms, free to enter and rarely crowded.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMahrajan Festival brings Arabic music to Crystal Palace Bowl
London’s first large-scale Arabic music festival takes place at Crystal Palace Bowl on 2 August 2026. Organisers Live Nation and ABU Recordings say the event will honour Arabic music across generations, while attendees call it a milestone for representation in the UK.
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Culture & Arts · LondonEastEnders introduces Hawkins family to Albert Square this summer
Jamie Bamber, Marian McLoughlin and Patricia Potter are among the cast members set to debut as the Hawkins family in EastEnders this summer. Their arrival will introduce old conflicts and complex dynamics to Albert Square, as confirmed by the show’s executive producer.
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Culture & Arts · LondonBBC Proms 2026: Six weeks of concerts remain at Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Proms 2026 season runs until 12 September, featuring over 80 performances at the Royal Albert Hall. Advance seat tickets start at £12.20, while standing Promming tickets are £8. Classical, rock, and ambient music are among the genres on offer.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon Podcast Festival returns to Kings Place with Moran, Jamil and Wodehouse spoof
The London Podcast Festival will run from 3 to 13 September 2026 at Kings Place in King’s Cross. Highlights include Caitlin Moran’s *Outsiding* on 4 September, Jameela Jamil’s *Wrong Turns* on 11 September, and a live *Wooden Overcoats* episode streamed online.
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