Sao Tome and Principe are far-flung tropical islands and a pure delight for body and soul 

Many of us (now more than ever) hope to find a glorious tropical island — somewhere small, perfectly formed, filled with wildlife, an exotic bolthole to escape from the trials of the world. Sao Tome and Principe, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is a good place to start. Especially as it has more rare birds per … Read more

How Sao Tome and Principe are far-flung tropical islands and a pure delight for body and soul 

Many of us (now more than ever) hope to find a glorious tropical island — somewhere small, perfectly formed, filled with wildlife, an exotic bolthole to escape from the trials of the world. Sao Tome and Principe, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is a good place to start. Especially as it has more rare birds per … Read more

BRIAN VINER: It’s a kind of magic as Michael Caine’s eccentric furball will delight children

Four Kids And It (PG, Sky Cinema) Verdict: Forced whimsy Rating: Elephant (PG, Disney +) Verdict: One shade of grey Rating: A new film that families can enjoy together is a precious commodity at the moment, rather like a bumper pack of loo rolls. Moreover, Four Kids And It (on Sky Cinema) combines the storytelling … Read more

Alice’s Adventures Under Ground review: Gerald Barry’s opera will delight audiences of all ages

We were all in Wonderland! Gerald Barry’s Alice Adventures Under Ground is a joyous, hour-long opera that will delight audiences of all ages By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 GMT, 8 February 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 8 February 2020 Alice’s Adventures Under Ground Royal Opera House, London              … Read more