Alison Rowat

Senior Politics And Features Writer

I joined The Herald in 1998. Currently the paper's film writer and columnist, I was previously a leader writer, foreign editor and sub-editor.

I joined The Herald in 1998. Currently the paper's film writer and columnist, I was previously a leader writer, foreign editor and sub-editor.

Latest articles from Alison Rowat

Best of next week's TV picked out for you

The 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement has led to a rush of fine documentaries. It can be tough standing out from such a distinguished crowd, but Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland (BBC2, Monday, 9pm) does just that.

TV week: Guilt departed in style, leaving us wanting more

“Come and say g’day” is Tourism Australia’s slogan, and what a pitch they have for you on the website. There’s even an animated film featuring a cute lady kangaroo and a wise-cracking unicorn, about all the wonders Oz has to offer. Very tempting.