Rare intimate performance will take place a week before the release of the band’s first album in nine years

A brilliant episode can refine the essence of the best shows into a single, self-contained moment. Here are our favourites from over the decades

The Independent’s culture team select 20 of the best comfort films across the years to cure even the worst case of January blues

The Independent’s culture team selects the most unduly hyped series ever

From brand new TV series to art exhibitions, theatre performances and Oscar-worthy films, our culture team have you covered for entertainment this month

From ’Hijack’ to ‘Criminal Record’, we’ve taken our pick of the top series that are worth your time

Many have yet to release their debut albums, but they’ve done enough to convince Roisin O’Connor and Annabel Nugent that they’re worth paying attention to

There’s plenty to get stuck into over the next 12 months, whether it’s Irish comedies, biting wealth satires, gripping true-crime series or lid-lifting documentaries. Ellie Harrison and Katie Rosseinsky take a look

The Independent’s culture team ranks the very best film actors of the century so far

Some of the best stars to grace our televisions this year, from Katherine Parkinson to Lennie James, single out their favourite shows, films, music and cultural moments of the past 12 months