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A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher review – a masterpiece of criticism

This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 300 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie Smith

The Guardian - UK

Savage House’s filth and farce are closer to the real bawdiness of the 18th century

Although critics have praised the performances in Savage House, the film itself has received a frosty reception.

The Conversation

What is missing from the Guardian’s 100 best novels list

Letters: Readers share their reflections on the best works of fiction in English, and ask whether popularity or lightheartedness disqualified books from consideration

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George Eliot’s Middlemarch: egoism, moral stupidity, and the complex web of life

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

The Conversation

Tom Jones and the women he did wrong

Writer Gwyneth Hughes and actor Solly McLeod spoke to Salon about how randy Tom Jones wreaked havoc with the ladies

Salon

Tom Jones on ITVX review: Hannah Waddingham leaves a real mark in this tale of class, sex and money

This is a welcome adaptation of the 18th century novel dubbed ‘the mother of all romcoms’

Evening Standard

Tom Jones review – this show should sizzle … but there’s absolutely zero chemistry here

This adaptation of Henry Fielding’s sexy period romance is recast as a tale of a moping wally falling for a dullard – and the spark never lights

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ITVX Tom Jones: How to watch, cast, plot and how many episodes

The latest adaptation of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones stars some familiar faces and newcomers, and how and when to watch it

Wales Online

Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte versus ITV’s Tom Jones: which will be the diamond of the TV season?

Netflix and ITV are going head to head with their prestige period dramas: let the battle of the bodices commence

Evening Standard

How to watch Tom Jones: stream the adaptation of the Henry Fielding novel

Prepare for a rollicking romp through 18th century England in this tale of lust and love. Our guide explains how to watch Tom Jones online and stream every episode now.

TechRadar

Behind the scenes of Tom Jones on ITV: ‘this is what boys should be like’

Take one period drama, add lashings of sex and include a warm-hearted hero

Evening Standard

The Long Form by Kate Briggs review – motherhood and meaning

A day in the life of a mother and her newborn baby unfurls an investigation into how we find structure and meaning in the world – and in the novel

The Guardian - UK

All the unmissable dramas coming to ITV, Channel 5 and Sky in April and May

The Hunt For Raoul Moat, Crime and Maryland will all air this spring as well as the second series of Channel 5's Dalgliesh

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