Max Williams

Features Editor

Max Williams's articles

The Longevity Doctor

Optimise your future with The Longevity Doctor

Here for a good time and a long time? Pioneering health clinic The Longevity Doctor has arrived on Harley Street with the aim of both extending your life and improving its quality

Published: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebate with the National League trophy

Passion, pride and poop: welcome to matchday at Wrexham

Owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have brought Wrexham FC to a global audience. But what's a typical matchday at the Welsh club? Club director Humphrey Ker invited us to the Racecourse Ground to find out

Published: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Radisson Red Liverpool

Paint Liverpool red with Radisson

Liverpool is one of the world's great cities, and Radisson RED offers stylish yet affordable accommodation right in the heart of town

Published: Sunday 20th April 2025
Chris Eubank Jr

Chris Eubank Jr: “To be the good guy? That dream left a long time ago”

There's no boxer quite like Chris Eubank Jr. As he prepares for a career-defining fight with Conor Benn, the most fascinating character in British boxing gets candid on his journey inside and outside the ring

Published: Sunday 20th April 2025
James Nelson-Joyce

James Nelson-Joyce: “I’m the most sensitive, vulnerable person you've ever met”

James Nelson-Joyce is the actor of the moment, the Liverpudlian taking over 2025 with roles in A Thousand Blows, This City is Ours and Black Mirror. Might James Bond be next?

Published: Tuesday 8th April 2025
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù: “There is a lot more blood”

We revisit our 2022 interview with Gangs of London star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù – who tells us how he swapped economics at the University of Birmingham for acting in the RSC

Published: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Emmett J Scanlan

“I was horrible towards myself...” | Emmett J Scanlan is doing the work

Emmett J Scanlan has found his way to the light – and the spotlight – becoming one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. Max Williams spends an afternoon at the rugby with the charismatic Irishman and discovers how a new life philosophy has reshaped his outlook forever

Published: Thursday 20th March 2025
Jamie Flatters

Jamie Flatters is doing everything, everywhere, all at once

Jamie Flatters starred in the all-conquering Avatar sequel. Now he’s directed his debut feature film while releasing music as sandy crow. We meet a unique talent

Published: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Mia Rodgers

Mia Rodgers: “I would wear the most outrageous shit”

Mia Rodgers was acting as a teenager. After a brief hiatus shopping for dinosaurs (read the piece) the actress is ready for the big time with a lead role in The Sex Lives of College Girls

Published: Friday 14th March 2025
Daniel Craig as James Bond

8 ways Amazon can make James Bond great again

Amazon has acquired the rights to the James Bond franchise. Bad news? Not necessarily. Here's a simple checklist to bring 007 back to his best

Published: Friday 28th February 2025
Malachi Kirby

Malachi Kirby: “I went on a journey, a very long one”

Malachi Kirby is one of Britain’s finest young actors, equally adept on stage and screen. His lead role in blockbuster TV series A Thousand Blows will be another knockout

Published: Tuesday 18th February 2025

Fights and fantasy in Monte Carlo

Boxing doesn't get more glamorous than Matchroom's annual Monte Carlo showdown. Don your tuxedo for our guide to the ultimate weekend on the French Rivera (fighting optional)

Published: Monday 10th February 2025

art'otel Amsterdam is even cooler than the city itself

Visiting Amsterdam? Check into art'otel for a stay that combines comfort with some very cool artwork – and tuck into the hotel's award-winning restaurant Arca

Published: Wednesday 5th February 2025
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

A sporting circus like no other: Formula 1 vrooms into Vegas

The Las Vegas Grand Prix sees the biggest sporting show on Earth take over Sin City. We needed little excuse to join the party...

Published: Thursday 23rd January 2025
James Smith

James Smith: “I felt like a bit of an outsider”

James Smith was a teenage finalist on Britain’s Got Talent before almost quitting music for good. Now he’s back with a new album and an upcoming tour.

Published: Friday 17th January 2025
Akon

“I was crying my eyes out! It was the weirdest thing…” | Akon's beautiful life

Akon emerged from prison to find global success in the music industry, with songs such as Lonely and Don’t Matter capturing a generation. Now he’s back. He talks carjacking, diamond mines and the small matter of building his own city

Published: Tuesday 17th December 2024
Knight Club Band

Chefs unite at Burgenstock Resort

The Burgenstock Resort on Lake Lucerne is one of the world's most spectacular hotels. Its annual Chefs United event brings together culinary greats from across Europe for one delicious evening

Published: Tuesday 10th December 2024
The Gallivant

The Gallivant is your new happy place

The Gallivant is an utterly charming hotel across the road from Camber Sands. Enjoy a picturesque stay by the sea with numerous amenities and activities

Published: Tuesday 10th December 2024
Shoulders

Jamie Flatters on his woozy and wonderful directorial debut

Jamie Flatters is one of the most exciting talents in British film. We caught up with the young polymath ahead of the release of Shoulders, his debut feature film

Published: Friday 15th November 2024

Witches and magic... Two of Edinburgh's most romantic hotels

Edinburgh is one of the world's most romantic cities – and your accommodation should be similarly swoonsome. Two of the best? Prestonfield House and The Witchery by the Castle

Published: Thursday 14th November 2024