EVENT MAGAZINE WILL BE BACK ...WHEN BRIGHT LIGHTS RETURN

ONE of the many wretched effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the impact it has had on Britain’s entertainment industry.

All across the land, thousands of cinemas, theatres, galleries and concert halls are locked in darkness – with little prospect of reopening in the near future.

It is for this reason that we have, with the greatest reluctance, taken the decision to suspend publication of Event, our entertainment and listings magazine, until this health crisis is over.

But there is good news too. With all of us spending more time than ever at home, it’s never been more vital to have a helping hand picking out the must-watch gems from the unimaginable number of shows now available on TV.

That’s why, until life returns to normal, The Mail on Sunday is giving you a brilliant TV & Puzzles pullout free inside the paper. You’ll find indispensable seven-day TV listings that are clear and easy to follow, plus our critics’ pick of the shows and movies that REALLY are worth watching.

There’s Deborah Ross’s superbly witty review column, plus the biggest selection of TV ondemand and catch-up choices of any newspaper – as well as all the best radio and podcasts.

And that’s not all. You’ll also find the irrepressible Piers Morgan and his joyously gossipy showbiz column here, as well as Craig Brown, Britain’s greatest books critic, plus many more book recommendations to see you through the lockdown.

In the centre, you’ll find four pages of fabulous puzzles including all your favourite crosswords, sudokus and brain-teasers.

Enjoy TV & Puzzles every week until this crisis is over.

Then come the glorious day when cinema and theatre, art exhibitions and live music return, so will Event – as vibrant and life-enhancing as the things we write about.