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Claire Calman

Claire Calman

Claire Calman is a writer and broadcaster, who lives in London. Her latest novel, ‘Growing Up for Beginners’ (Boldwood Books), will he published on June 4.

Latest from Claire Calman

There was a terrible virus in the air already - it was called ‘selfie’

'When I become Supreme Leader, I am going to implement a few changes around here'

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There was a terrible virus in the air already - it was called ‘selfie’

How to do pandemic politics? Glad you asked me that

How to do pandemic politics? Glad you asked me that

3 min read

Staying alert? Test, test, test with our Covid quiz

Staying alert? Test, test, test with our Covid quiz

2 min read

In lockdown, a ‘wrong’ decision can feel right

In lockdown, a ‘wrong’ decision can feel right

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Getting propositioned at the grocer’s is so Covid

'I’m sure my husband will be pleased, while a tiny bit of me is thinking, aw, wouldn’t it be nice to go out tonight….?'

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May 21, 2020 12:43

Getting propositioned at the grocer’s is so Covid

The language of lockdown

A guide to the new vocabulary we all find ourselves using — even if we don’t like it

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May 14, 2020 11:21

The language of lockdown

Bread knives are out in this lockdown bake-off

My nephew is making incredible sourdough rolls. I need to up my game

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May 7, 2020 16:06

Bread knives are out in this lockdown bake-off

We will recall this as the era when joggers became angels of death

We have yet to perfect our pandemic street etiquette

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May 1, 2020 18:05

We will recall this as the era when joggers became angels of death

The grim news is ageing me. Please let me dye in peace

One small shallow concern continues to bother me and I know I’m not alone, Claire Calman writes

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April 24, 2020 13:34

The grim news is ageing me. Please let me dye in peace

Zoom won't protect you against every kind of virus

Claire Calman reflects on the video software that is now central to her life in lockdown

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April 8, 2020 15:58

Zoom won't protect you against every kind of virus

If I had had to live with my mum, we would have killed each other, no need for a virus

For the first time, I'm glad my parents are already dead, writes Claire Calman from lockdown

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April 3, 2020 10:06

If I had had to live with my mum, we would have killed each other, no need for a virus

I may be a coward but as a pessimist I saw this coming

In the first of a weekly column, writer Claire Calman shares her experiences of the lockdown

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March 26, 2020 12:14

I may be a coward but as a pessimist I saw this coming

Giles Coren: Ethical eating is the 'new kosher'

The food critic has a new book out on ethical eating, which is, he tells Claire Calman 'a new kind of kosher'

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December 13, 2018 10:11

Giles Coren: Ethical eating is the 'new kosher'

Roman Vishniac Rediscovered

This exhibition at the Jewish Museum and Photographers’ Gallery is a dark mirror of our own time

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November 5, 2018 15:17

Roman Vishniac Rediscovered

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