The Friday Five

Five Particularly Colourful Chef Stories

The Five Superyachts of the Tech Bros

In celebration of the galaxy-brained tech billionaires and their trailblazing allocation of capital, here are the five most notable superyachts of the tech bros.

The Five Greatest Long Lunches of All Time

From Nigel Farage’s six-pint Brexit lunch to Keith Floyd’s final oysters, a look back at some of the most legendary long lunches ever recorded.

Five All Time Great John F. Kennedy Jr Accessories

From titanium cameras and delinquent wallet chains to ankle casts and unguarded mountain bikes, John F. Kennedy Jr.’s real signature wasn’t tailoring — it was the accessories that made Camelot look casually undone.

The Five best public school accents on screen …by non-english actors

From Jacob Elordi’s Marlborough drawl to Lithgow’s Churchill growl, the best public school accents in film often come from actors who never set foot near a tuck shop.

Five Job Ideas for Brooklyn Beckham

In this week's edition of The Friday Five, editor Joseph Bullmore imagines five new careers for Brooklyn Beckham — from US Ambassador to AI billionaire.

The Five best club sandwiches in the world

As the club sandwich goes mainstream, this guide tracks down the finest examples around the world, from alpine hotels to the Riviera, celebrating those that balance indulgence with structural integrity.

The Five Actually Poshest Pubs in London

With little consultation and even less self awareness, The Times attempted to define London’s poshest pubs. This is a corrective list, affectionate, sceptical, and better informed.