Staying In

Watch The Testaments

The Handmaid’s Tale may have wrapped up with its sixth and final season last spring, but our time in Gilead is far from over. In the works as early as 2023, today the first three episodes of sequel series The Testaments have dropped on Disney+, with new episodes to follow weekly. Based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 Booker Prize winning novel of the same name, the action opens about 15 years after the events of her agenda-setting 1985 dystopia The Handmaid’s Tale – or about 10 years after the expanded events of the TV series. Bringing Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) back to the fore, this time we centre on teens Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and Daisy (Lucy Halliday) as they navigate the halls of Gilead’s preparatory school for future wives. Dutiful and pious Agnes is top of the heap, while Daisy is a new arrival and convert from Canada – but both are set to uncover secrets that flip their worlds upside down… Streaming now on Disney+.

Going Out

See Inside Parnham Estate

Originally built in 1522 for wealthy cloth merchant Robert Strode, Parnham is one of the oldest and most historic estates in Dorset. It was remodelled in the 19th century by architect John Nash, but in 2020 a devastating fire left much of the house destroyed. A big restoration is soon to get underway – but ahead of the transformation, visitors are being invited in to catch a glimpse at Parnham before it enters its next chapter. For the first time current owners Sophie and James Perkins will be opening the estate up for tours, including the chance to see James’ personal collection of natural history and antiques. While you’re there, be sure to try out the Michelin-recognised walled garden restaurant, which features a seasonal menu made with produce harvested on-site alongside the day’s freshest catch from local boats. Tours start on 10 April, running one Friday per month at 11am, tickets are £20pp. parnhampark.co.uk

Property Of The Day

The private London home of The Mandrake hotelier Rami Fustok, this rental property comes with a museum-level collection of contemporary and modern art, including a life-sized Soundsuit by Nick Cave, the photography of David LaChapelle, a Pop Art head sculpture from Romero Britto, and a resin-winged angel by Rami’s mother Bushra Fakhoury.

Available to rent for £5,000 per week, sothebysrealty.co.uk

Little Luxury

Brighten up your home with some pieces from FARM Rio’s suitably vibrant new homeware collection for Anthropologie. Think colourful, maximalist decor featuring tropical foliage and layered textures, designed for joyful, indoor-outdoor living – our top pick is this Melamine Dinner Plate. £10, anthropologie.com

Competition Time

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Psssst…

Elizabeth Day, known for her podcast How To Fail, has partnered with historian and author Dan Jones on a new audio series, History’s Greatest Fails. The six-episode podcast sees the duo exploring some of the most pitiable characters, notable defeats and grand miscalculations from history – not to critique, but to decipher lessons and takeaways for the present day.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Miss the upcoming auction from Apollo Art Auctions. Starting on 11 April at 1pm, the ‘Fine Ancient Jewellery and Beads – The Prince Collection’ sale features an array of beautiful pieces spanning over two millennia of artistry, with highlights including a Roman high-karat gold ring set with a holographic intaglio of the god Apollo. Bidding is available in-room at the London showroom as well as online. auction.apolloauctions.com