Interview: Aisling Bea
The Irish comedian on laziness and whether stand up should be political
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From the Current Issue
Harari’s Big Mistake
Why the Israeli historian’s books miss the entire point of existence … Read more
“These are hard times for hedonists”
Michael Palin on the studies and surveys that make life less fun… Read more
New Online Courses
Release Your Inner Cartoonist with Harry Venning
Join cartoonist Harry Venning in this guide to comedy cartoons, from the blank page to nailing the punchline…. Read more
How to Live and Eat like an Italian with Kamin Mohammadi
A guide to living life the Italian way, from gelato and coffee to wild swimming and proper posture…. Read more
An Introduction to Medieval English Literature with Henry Eliot
An engaging guide to the best English literature of the Middle Ages, from Beowulf to the Canterbury Tales… Read more
How to Cook Ghanaian with Zoe Adjonyoh
Learn to cook Zoe’s easy and delicious signature recipes, using typical West African ingredients and techniques…. Read more
Romantic Philosophy with Dr Mark Vernon
Pyschotherapist Mark Vernon’s insightful introduction to the key thinkers, ideas and artists of the period…. Read more
Christmas Calligraphy with Susie Deane
Susie Deane’s Christmas Calligraphy provides original ideas for Christmas card designs, gift tags, table… Read more
Forthcoming Events
The Idler Choir Autumn Term 2019
23 Sep-2 Dec – The Idler Choir is seriously good fun…. Read more
The Idler Symposium Series with Tom Hodgkinson
23 Sep-18 Nov – Six talks on a radical approach to everyday life with the editor of the Idler… Read more
Idler Dinner: Meik Wiking and William Sieghart
25 September – Dinner with happiness philosopher Meik Wiking and William Sieghart of the Poetry Pharmacy… Read more
Autumn Beekeeping Day, with Bill Anderson and Nicola Reed
28 September 2019 – How to get started in beekeeping the idle way. Country garden day course…. Read more
The Idler Retreat in Umbria with Mark Vernon and Tim Richardson
13-20 October – Retreat to Umbria with Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson, author Tim Lott, art critic Tim Richardson and Idler Academy director Victoria Hull…. Read more
Idler Dinner: Jordan and Cathi Unsworth
30 October – Dinner with punk icon Jordan and her biographer Cathi Unsworth… Read more
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