Vicky Jessop
Vicky Jessop is a Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at The Standard. She writes and commissions pieces on TV, covers gaming and (when she has time) also contributes to music, features, film, tech and travel....
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Vicky Jessop is a Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at The Standard. She writes and commissions pieces on TV, covers gaming and (when she has time) also contributes to music, features, film, tech and travel.
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 2 review: has the show jumped the shark?
Lux is fun and frothy, but this two-dimensional cartoon caper falls flat when it mocks the show’s fanbase
How to ace a marathon — according to London's most seasoned runners
From nutrition to strength training and getting the right trainers, there’s a lot to think about. We asked the pros to break it down so you can smash your next 26.2 miles
Walton Goggins’ surprise connection to his tragic White Lotus story
The actor also visited Thailand after a personal tragedy
From Kurdistan to Last Swim: keep your eye on Deba Hekmat
The actor, model and more has big plans. She talks to Vicky Jessop about her new film, Last Swim, starring in the Gucci 2025 campaign, and not having a plan B
The 10 scariest Doctor Who episodes, ranked
As the show celebrates its second season with Ncuti Gatwa, we look at the terrifying moments that had viewers diving behind the sofa
Reunion on BBC One review: an ambitious and timely revenge thriller
This groundbreaking series features a stunning performance from Matthew Gurney as a deaf man on a quest for justice
Here’s how to win tickets to Glastonbury
It’s still possible to dance the summer away at Worthy Farm this year: here’s how
Where could the White Lotus season 4 be set? We break it down
Season three is over, but good news: there’ll be a season four
Nintendo Switch 2 preview: Could it finally render consoles obsolete?
After months of speculation, the gaming giant has finally announced its new handheld. We put it to the test
I spent time with the Nintendo Switch 2 console: but is it any good?
We had the chance to preview Nintendo’s next-gen console, and one thing’s for sure: it’s good
Nick Grimshaw's London: Primeur, Three Sheets and Soho record-hunting
From his favourite cocktail spots to what he’d do if he was Mayor for the day, the broadcaster shares his guide to the capital
Solo gig-goers can get £10 off their Uber travel from today
Uber has teamed up with Strut Safe and viagogo to get travellers home safe this summer
What's London's favourite takeaway? The answer might surprise you
The takeaway boom isn’t slowing down any time soon
Race Across the World: what routes has the show done so far?
From Canada to the entirety of South America, the show requires its contestants to complete mammoth journeys in pursuit of the prize fund
We tried the White Lotus afternoon tea at London's Four Seasons
An Asian-inspired menu mixes with English tradition for this latest brand collab, writes Vicky Jessop
Who's going to die in The White Lotus Season 3? We break it down
As per White Lotus tradition, the identity of the body in episode one is yet to be revealed
The surprising holiday destinations that we're all Googling
Our suitcases are getting bigger and our bucket list destinations more tropical
The White Lotus S3 E7 review: is everybody in this hotel a sex pest?
It’s the penultimate episode, and things are still grinding slowly into place for the finale
What's behind the trend for 'country ticking'?
Checking destinations off of an ever-growing list has become a lifestyle for some. But what’s behind the trend — and what is it doing to the environment? Self-confessed country ticker Vicky Jessop investigates
The best celeb Mother’s Day tributes: from David Beckham to Dua Lipa
Tis the day to gush about your love on Instagram
Zanzibar: How to spend a week in the nature-lover's paradise
From pristine beaches to vibrant marine life and a thriving old town, Vicky Jessop explores the island whose year-round sun makes it a go-to destination any time of the year