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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 · All LondonTotally Thames 2026 festival brings river events to 20 London boroughs
Totally Thames returns from 1 to 30 September 2026 with exhibitions, performances and boat trips across 20 boroughs. Highlights include beginner kayaking at Kew Bridge, an art installation on Blackfriars Railway Bridge and the Great River Race on 12 September.
All London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Culture & Arts · LondonFree Arts and Culture Events Across London This Week, 3-9 August 2026
Londoners can explore free art trails, family activities, film screenings and exhibitions this week, including a solar system walk in Kingston, open-air cinema in Canary Wharf, and a Paddington-themed fun day in Norfolk Square Gardens.
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Culture & Arts · HackneyHackney comedians test new shows ahead of Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Five comedians with Hackney ties are refining their Edinburgh Fringe debuts at Work in Progress shows in London this summer. Freddie Meredith, Ele McKenzie and Harriet Richardson appear at Pleasance Courtyard venues, while Ania Magliano and Paddy Young perform at Monkey Barrel spaces.
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Culture & Arts · SouthwarkGlobe stages Love’s Labour’s Lost as Shakespeare with Flamenco
The Globe’s summer production of Love’s Labour’s Lost blends Shakespeare with flamenco, featuring Spanish accents, castanets and dance. Director Indiana Lown-Collins reworks the play’s wordplay into Spanish quips, while Norah Lopez Holden stars as the Princess in a performance praised for its energy and creativity.
Southwark5 min readTrust 30 · Craft 51 · Hype 30