Max Williams

Staff Writer

Max Williams's articles

Penelope Tree with band Procol Harum in 1967

Ultimate It Girl: the extraordinary life of Penelope Tree

She was discovered at Truman Capote’s party of the century and became one of the hottest models of the 1960s. Now she’s written her debut novel. Meet the brilliant Penelope Tree

Published: Tuesday 16th July 2024
Canelo Alvarez knocks out Amir Khan

“Bang – it's done!” The brutal power of the knockout punch

There is no more dramatic moment in sport than the knockout. We speak to boxing journalist Andy Clarke about this most devastating and decisive of sporting denouements

Published: Monday 1st July 2024

Henry Ashton: “I'm a committed pinky ring guy”

Henry Ashton plays lead roles in My Lady Jane and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. He talks us through his journey to date

Published: Monday 1st July 2024
Guy Lavender

Cricket's coming home at Lord's

Guy Lavender has been at the forefront of British cricket for 13 years. We head to the Home of Cricket to meet the CEO of MCC

Published: Thursday 20th June 2024

“We broke into the 1990s like we were owed something” | How Dazed & Confused defined a decade

Dazed & Confused was the defining magazine of the 1990s. We catch up with its co-founder, legendary photographer Rankin, to discuss stories and lessons from that seminal decade

Published: Monday 17th June 2024
Fra Fee

Music, laughter, love: the beautiful life of Fra Fee

With a career spanning musicals, Shakespeare and blockbuster films, Fra Fee is among the most versatile actors in the game. Max Williams heads to the countryside to share a few pints with him

Published: Monday 3rd June 2024

Oleksandr Usyk: peerless boxer, beautiful mind

Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to establish himself as one of the greatest boxers of his generation. We spoke to legendary journalist Don McRae to discuss this most unique of champions

Published: Monday 20th May 2024
Adare Manor, Limerick County

Live the Irish dream at Adare Manor

Limerick County's Adare Manor isn't only one of the finest hotel resorts in Ireland but one of the finest in the world. Michelin-starred dining, beautiful rooms and a golf course preparing to host the Ryder Cup...

Published: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Jonah Hauer-King

Jonah Hauer-King: “You have this really significant feeling of weight and darkness”

The Little Mermaid made Jonah Hauer-King a global star. Now the actor is taking on his most personal role yet in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. We catch up with one of Britain’s leading lights

Published: Thursday 9th May 2024
Margherita Sbagliata

Want to try the best pizza in the world?

Margherita Sbagliata is the signature pizza from the world's greatest pizza chef Franco Pepe – and it's available at Fatto a Mano until 2 June

Published: Wednesday 8th May 2024

Scarfes Bar is a picture-perfect drinking den

Named after celebrated cartoonist Gerald Scarfe, Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London might be the classiest joint in the capital

Published: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Ényì Okoronkwo

Ényì Okoronkwo: “My leaf-cutter ant colony dream”

After starring alongside Paapa Essiedu and working on the BAFTA-winning Giri/Haji, Ényì Okoronkwo is currently gracing our screens in Sally Wainwright's runaway hit Renegade Nell. The actor talks literary inspirations, local politics and living off the fat of the land.

Published: Friday 3rd May 2024
Humphrey Ker

How Humphrey Ker helped welcome the world to Wrexham

A few years ago, Humphrey Ker was a writer and comedian. Then he helped Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy a Welsh football club. He takes us inside the Wrexham story

Published: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Jing Lusi

Jing Lusi: “Crazy Rich Asians became a watershed moment”

From Crazy Rich Asians to Argylle, Jing Lusi is a stalwart of blockbuster cinema. Her new role in ITV's 30,000ft thriller Red Eye is set to be just as successful. She talks stereotypes, severe spring cleaning, and her new passion for screenwriting

Published: Friday 26th April 2024
Bassem Youssef

Bassem Youssef: “Being in the public eye is very stressful on your mental health”

A former heart surgeon, Bassem Youssef became a superstar in Egypt with his satirical comedy show watched by tens of millions. Then he had to flee the country

Published: Friday 26th April 2024
Waldorf Astoria Cairo

Who’s your mummy? Cairo offers a trip for the ages

A bucket-list trip to Cairo and a five-star Waldorf Astoria hotel to boot? From pyramids to the market, here’s how to do the Egyptian capital in style

Published: Friday 19th April 2024

“I was going to either run for Prime Minister or end up in prison.” Wallis Day is going global

Wallis Day is a multi-talented British actress with a speciality in superheroes. This year, she’s going blockbuster in the highly anticipated Red Sonja

Published: Friday 19th April 2024
Barcelona EDITION

Barcelona EDITION brings the cool to Catalonia

Heading to Barcelona? Stay at the Barcelona EDITION to ensure your accommodation is as sexy as the surrounding city – and make sure you take a cocktail on the roof

Published: Monday 15th April 2024
Best London Restaurants

46 London restaurants you must visit

Our roundup of the best London restaurants you must visit – whether due to the quality of their food, their storied history or their sheer popularity

Published: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Le Meurice

Discover the magic of Monet with Le Meurice

Legendary Paris hotel Le Meurice offers walking art tours for guests to experience the work of Claude Monet and his fellow Impressionists. You'll have a magical two hours

Published: Monday 8th April 2024