From unmissable gigs to the albums, podcasts, TV and films that will keep you entertained as the dark nights creep in, our writers have compiled this season’s hotlist for culture vultures Paul Mescal in Ancient Rome, the beloved Paddington in the Peruvian mountains and an anime trip back to Middle-earth...

our round-up of the best films for autumn includes hyped blockbusters, homegrown productions and a film that received an 18-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival..