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Tim Lewis

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Tim Lewis is a former writer at the Observer

April 2025

  • Bella Ramsey photographed in London by David Vintiner for the Observer New Review, March 2025.

    ‘When medieval times return, I’ll be ready’: Bella Ramsey on friendship, fashion and The Last of Us

    The young actor’s life has been transformed since they landed the lead role in what turned out to be a TV phenomenon. As the much-anticipated second season begins, they discuss growing up in the glare of fame
  • Ewan McGregor and Michael Grandage photographed by Perou for the Observer New Review, March 2025.

    ‘I always thought it would be amazing to be the first person to play a role’: Ewan McGregor on his return to the UK stage

    As the star teams up with director Michael Grandage for his first West End part in 17 years, the pair discuss the thrill of putting on a new play, how it updates Ibsen for our times – and a Trainspotting-esque toilet encounter in Russia
  • Ewan McGregor and Michael Grandage sit on a bench laughing

    Notebook
    No forgetting my encounter with two giants of the stage

    Tim Lewis
    Old pals Ewan McGregor and Michael Grandage prepare for their new play, My Master Builder, by chuckling about everything that could go wrong and has

March 2025

  • Billy Monger shot for OM

    ‘I was taking on a monumental challenge’: racing driver Billy Monger on why being a double amputee hasn’t slowed him down

    After a horrifying crash, Billy Monger lost both his legs at 17. But from dancing on Strictly to setting a world record in the Ironman, he’s still powering ahead. Just don’t call him an ‘inspiration’…
  • Dame Denise Lewis holding a chilled glass of gin and tonic.

    Life on a plate
    Dame Denise Lewis: ‘I love an apple crumble – just don’t talk to me while I enjoy myself’

    The broadcaster and Olympic gold medallist on her favourite dessert, batch cooking with her mum and how to make the perfect gin and tonic
  • Mikey Madison smiling and holding her Oscar statuette.

    Notebook
    And the Academy award for most bashful Oscar contender goes to…

    Tim Lewis
    Whatever the buzz about their recent film performances, few actors will show they think their statuette is as good as won

February 2025

  • Percival Everett

    Observer New Review Q&A
    Writer Percival Everett: ‘Deciding to write a book is like knowingly entering a bad marriage’

    The American novelist on James, his Booker-shortlisted retelling of Huckleberry Finn, working with Steven Spielberg and the silliness of the Oscars
  • Tea-time for composer Ludovico Einaudi.

    Life on a plate
    Ludovico Einaudi: ‘The way you blend the elements you eat is similar to composing a piece of music’

    The pianist and composer talks about his passion for chillies, teas and saucepans, and cooking for his dad’s remarkable literary dinner parties

    • ‘It is absolutely, fundamentally not autobiography’: Chris Bush on her new play about the trans experience

    • ‘It’s about escaping from yourself’: wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan

    • Weekend
      Marina Hyde on Kanye and Bianca; the woman who lives without money; Roman Kemp on tattoos and mental health; and Philippa Perry on ‘chaotic’ partners – podcast

      Podcast38:23

January 2025

  • roman kemp shot for OM

    Roman Kemp: ‘Here’s all my faults. Have ’em. Enjoy’

  • Fury

    Life on a plate
    Fury: ‘Most of the time Gladiators have to drink water – but I love Yorkshire tea’

  • Joe Alwyn shot for OM

    ‘Friends keep me tethered’: actor Joe Alwyn on fame, dating Taylor Swift and keeping his feet on the ground

  • nicole kidman

    You ask the questions
    ‘The more relaxed you are, the better you are as a human’: Nicole Kidman on Kubrick, sharks and risk-taking

December 2024

  • The comedian Alex Edelman at the Comedy Cellar, where he continues to work out jokes, in Manhattan on June 9, 2023. (Victor Llorente/The New York Times)<br>The comedian Alex Edelman at the Comedy Cellar, where he continues to work out jokes, in Manhattan on June 9, 2023. Edelman thrives on doubt in "Just for Us" on Broadway. It's the result of years of revision and notes from Seinfeld, Birbiglia and the late Adam Brace. (Victor Llorente/The New York Times) Credit: New York Times / Redux / eyevine For further information please contact eyevine tel: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709 e-mail: info@eyevine.com www.eyevine.com

    Observer New Review Q&A
    Comedian Alex Edelman: ‘People think my show is about antisemitism. It’s about assimilation’

  • Rose Matafeo photographed by Perou for the Observer New Review

    Observer New Review 2024 puzzles special
    Rose Matafeo: ‘When you walk into a pub quiz and see a table of old geezers, you’re screwed’

  • Clockwise from Top Left Gisele Pelicot; ; Charli XCX; Jilly Cooper; B-Girl Raygun; Simone Biles; baby hippo Moo Deng: Nigel Farage

    From Charli to Jilly to Moo Deng the hippo: the faces we won’t forget from 2024

  • Chef, author and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

    Life on a plate
    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: ‘I’ve never thought of myself as eccentric. I still don’t’

November 2024

  • Richard Linklater

    Observer New Review Q&A
    Richard Linklater: ‘I’ve always had that French new wave notion – that a film should be an extension of your life’

    The American director on the 20-year project he is just beginning, how hitmen don’t exist in real life and why his career would not be possible today
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