6 FEBRUARY FRIDAY

Paul Hill considers…

A new documentary explores our monarch’s “Harmony” philosophy

Just a hop, skip and jump from London, but a million miles from the stresses of the city, newly refurbished countryside retreat Burnham Beeches makes a perfect escape, whether you’re seeking a Mother’

Can we give a round of applause to comedian Ricky Gervais, who has donated almost £2.5m to a group of animal charities from the proceeds of his recent stand-up tour? The money is to be split between 2

David Farrier Nature’s Genius Evolution’s lessons for a changing planet 288pp. Canongate. £20. In David Farrier’s latest book, he warns us that humanity is endangering every facet of life on Earth thr