Michaella Parkes

Journalist

Michaella Parkes's articles

Mimi Keene: “It is quite humbling and very emotional”

Mimi Keene shot to stardom in Sex Education. Now, she heads Towards Zero in the BBC’s Agatha Christie drama. She chats lights, camera, and costumes with Michaella Parkes

Umi Myers is a truly dope star

Umi Myers stars in the upcoming BBC drama Dope Girls about Soho’s underground nightlife. Michaella Parkes meets her over a coffee for a deep delve into her creative process

A Sri Lankan feast at Kolamba East

The new menu and location from the Kolamba team brings elevated Sri Lankan food to Spitalfields. Go east, my friend!

Waste no time heading to Roe, Canary Wharf

Roe is the latest restaurant from the team behind Fallow and Fowl – a zero-waste, sustainability-led grill in the unlikely setting of Canary Wharf

“It is the perfect ending.” | Mathew Horne on his last tango in Billericay

The series finale of Gavin & Stacey is the highlight of the festive TV schedule – and Mathew Horne will be right at the heart of it. He speaks to Michaella Parkes about his final appearance as Gavin

Oriole is reborn at Covent Garden

Beloved cocktail bar Oriole has relocated from Smithfield Market to Covent Garden. Happily the jazzy interiors and delicious cocktails have made the journey as well

Christmas at Coworth Park is a magical experience

Coworth Park is one of the most idyllic hotels in the country. A Christmas stay there is just as magical as you'd expect