Eleanor Longman-Rood
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Past articles by Eleanor:
Sunak versus the Tory Brexit ultras
The PM doesn’t seem very keen to have a bonfire of EU rules. And that spells trouble – for him → Read More
This Norwegian Netflix Christmas series provides calming watching in troubled times
A Storm for Christmas fails to deliver more than the usual festive tropes… but perhaps it doesn’t need to → Read More
A passion for danger: the enduring appeal of Dangerous Liaisons
Why Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's novel remains a story for all eras → Read More
In search of humanity: Aisha is essential viewing
A transfixing reflection on the plight of asylum seekers should be at the top of Suella Braverman’s watch list → Read More
A new kind of TV detective (sort of...)
With its charming campery, the plot of this 1940s Spanish crime drama is a breath of fresh air → Read More
Easing cancer's sting: The Girls at the Back is a game-changer
A new Spanish Netflix dramedy reimagines cancer storytelling with style, wit and grace → Read More
The ghost of Covid past: This England is an unsettling time machine
Michael Winterbottom's telling of Boris Johnson's pandemic begs the question: when is the general public ready to consume recent real-life events on screen? → Read More
Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters is murderously good
Witty, cathartic and darkly funny, Sharon Horgan’s Irish revenge comedy proves hell hath no fury like a sister scorned → Read More
Broad Peak tells the compelling tale of one man and his mountain
Broad Peak explores the life story of Maciej Berbeka, the Polish mountaineer who returned to the summit of his obsession and, sadly, never left → Read More
How Diana stayed the people's princess
Twenty-five years after her passing, the legacy of Princess Diana endures even among generations who don’t recall her death, let alone life → Read More
Is it about bloody time for menstrual leave?
Spain’s bill to offer paid menstrual leave is a first for Europe. Closer to home, the push for change is coming from individuals → Read More
Weapons of choice: Europe is fighting its own abortion battle
Crackdowns on choice aren’t just happening in the United States. Meet the activists battling to help women → Read More
Asleep in a woke world: State of the Union is heart-wrenchingly endearing
For a Gen-Zer, Nick Hornby's marital vignettes are reminiscent of late-night and wine-filled debates with family members → Read More
The fearless honesty of Nellie Bly
A new book, Madwoman, is a poignant tribute to America’s first female investigative journalist. Author Louisa Treger explains why her legacy is crucial now more than ever → Read More
Forget virtue signalling – we’re more than used to the empty gesture
Some figures from celebrity culture are pledging their support for Ukraine, others are being more opportunist with their approach in pretending to do so or are simply seeking a profit. It's nothing Britain isn't accustomed to → Read More
How blue and yellow became the new black
In solidarity with Ukraine, the fashion world has adopted the country’s colours into its spring wardrobe. But it’s far from the first time that couture and politics have gone hand in hand → Read More
The memeification of war: How the internet turned Ukrainian’s acts of defiance into a fad
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was met with extraordinary, and humorous, acts of resistance from ordinary Ukrainians. Then the internet got involved and now no one is laughing → Read More
Theatre Review: Bloody Difficult Women is a bloody good show
A turbulent time in British political history is delivered with composure, wit and a splash of humility → Read More
Welcome to the land of failing upwards
As Putin’s invasion of Ukraine reached its first week, it was announced that Gavin Williamson has received a knighthood. The government have shown Britain to be a country where you can be a jack of all trades, master of failing up → Read More
An invasion years in the making: Why did Ukraine give up its nuclear weapons?
Three decades ago the newly independent nation was, briefly, the third most powerful nuclear county in the world. Now, civilians arms themselves against a Russian invasion. How did it get to this point? → Read More