Tim Burrows
The Gangland Murder That Spawned a Cult Film Universe
The killing of The Essex Boys one December night in 1995 inspired The Rise of the Footsoldier' series and its army of loyal fans.
When Did England Abandon Its East Coast?
A new four-part series looks at England's misunderstood eastern side, starting with Margate and Dover.
Can You Be a Proper Football Fan If You've Never Been to See Your Team Play?
The football ground's role has changed. Once a Saturday pilgrimage, it's now just one part of the over-televised circus.
In Defense of Southend
For me and other Southenders, the town represents the oxygen outside London's claustrophobic pile-up of representations and ambitions.
When Are We Going to Stop Laughing at 'Shit Britain'?
Sacha Baron Cohen's Grimsby is evidence that, in today's culture, working-class toughness is something to be mocked. Why have we turned poor people into punchlines?
What BBC2's 'The Super-Rich and Us' Told Us About Britain's Great Wealth Divide
Last night's sobering documentary reflected the general feeling in the UK in early 2015: a feeling of a country at the end of its tether, politically, economically and culturally.
A Look Back at the Pedophilia Scandals That Swallowed Britain Whole in 2014
In 2014, a series of often seemingly intertwining child sex abuse stories have engulfed the UK in what has become the biggest scandal of modern times.
A Shopping Mall Has Become a Weird 24-Hour Haven for London's Skate Subculture
Through the evening and into the night, the Stratford Center houses a community of skaters, dancers, and body-poppers who move liberated from stereo to stereo. It's like being in an 80s version of the future.
Chav: The Slur That Won't Let Go
An examination of the UK term for a usually poor, possibly threatening young person.
London’s Craft Brewery Scene Isn't Full of Wankers
The precious world of craft beer can seem like one that's a little too pleased with itself, with jargon like "flavour profile" and "mouthfeel." It might sound like a load of piffle to outsiders, but these brewers work hard to make their beers inclusive...