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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jessie Thompson,Roisin O'Connor,Katie Rosseinsky,Adam White and Mark Hudson

Autumn culture guide 2024: From Sally Rooney’s new novel to Jilly Cooper’s Rivals on screen

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The temperatures may be dropping and the evenings may be getting shorter, but the advent of autumn also means that there’s a whole load of cultural happenings to get excited about (without feeling guilty about being indoors). The final stretch of 2024 promises a new novel from Sally Rooney, tell-all memoirs galore and a clutch of Hollywood stars taking on the West End – plus blockbuster exhibitions, long-anticipated sequels and future Oscar hopefuls (and talking-point TV you can enjoy from the comfort of your sofa). Here are the unmissable highlights, chosen by our writers. 

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