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THE SECRET INQUISITION ■ Citizens barred from hearing into “golliwog” councillor Greg Hadfield and Frank le Duc @BrightonIndy A councillor has been found guilty of misconduct for saying that golliwogs were “nostalgic, not racist”. Councillor Dawn Barnett was judged to have brought her office into disrepute, at a behind-closeddoors hearing at Hove Town Hall yesterday. Despite a formal objection from Brighton & Hove Independent, the public were cleared from the room as a Brighton and Hove City Council Standards Hearing Panel listened to evidence in secret for three hours. Complaints against Cllr Barnett were prompted by comments made by her in August – comprising 59 words - to a reporter from The Argus about the sale of a coaster or placemat, which featured a golliwog in an old Robertson’s marmalade advertisement, in Bert’s Home Store in Western Road, Brighton.

The Conservative councillor for Hangleton and Knoll was previously cleared of personally directing a disrespectful or racist remark against any individual or group. She was also cleared of causing the council to breach its equality duties. Yesterday, however, it was decided she did breach the council’s code of conduct by bringing her office or the council into disrepute. Councillor Lizzie Deane, the Green deputy leader of the council, chaired the panel. She said it had been a difficult decision: “We accept that this was inadvertent. We are also mindful Controversial image

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Exclusive: The case for the defence of Dawn Barnett ■ At a secret hearing yesterday, a statement from GEOFFREY THEOBALD, leader of the Conservative Group on the city council, outlined the arguments in her defence. This is an edited summary. It is clear that an enormous amount of time has been spent on considering this matter and I respect the efforts of the investigating officer in trying to reach a fair and reasonable conclusion. Indeed, there has been a clear attempt by the council to settle without reaching this stage. I think it is a shame that this was not accepted by the complainants. I obviously welcome the report’s conclusion that Dawn

The coaster that sparked the controversy is still avaialble for sale in the Robert Opie Collection. After 92 years, Robertson’s, makers of Golden Shred marmalade, retired the “Golly” in 2002, for commercial reasons.

has not breached the council’s “has not personally directed a the panel to consider three points Code of Conduct in relation to disrespectful or racist remark before coming to a conclusion. treating others with respect and against any individual or group”. Firstly, Dawn has already clearly infringing the council’s Equality Indeed, in the report, it is stated apologised to the complainants Act duties. categorically that “the article did and anyone else for the offence However, I would just like not contain any directly racist that has been caused by her to address the remaining statements from Cllr Barnett.” comments and offered to issue a recommendation in the report, So, if Dawn has not made any public apology. that Dawn has “conducted disrespectful or racist remarks, Secondly, Dawn has already herself in a manner which could then how can she possibly have signed up to attend two equality reasonably be regarded as breached the council’s zero- training sessions organised by bringing her office or authority tolerance of racist attitudes the Council. I think that this into disrepute”. pledge? shows an admirable willingness This recommendation appears Similarly, Inspector Carter to acknowledge that the world to be based on an investigation of Sussex Police has concluded has moved on from the time when that arrives at its conclusion categorically that there is no golliwogs were widely available on the basis of “a balance of evidence to suggest that Dawn’s as toys or as an advertising probabilities”. medium. So, we are all here Dawn The report has already concluded hasThirdly, today, at considerable offered to meet cost in time and Dawn has not personally directed a with the Black and expense, on a balance of Minority Ethnic disrespectful or racist remark” probabilities. I suspect Workers Forum that there will be many to speak to them residents who may wonder comments were made in order about her remarks. This request whether this would be the case to incite racial hatred, which - was unfortunately turned down, if it was anyone other than quite rightly - would have been a but once again, it shows her Councillor Barnett. criminal offence. willingness to build bridges. In my view, there appear On a more personal note, I can I think it is very unfortunate to be some contradictions state honestly that in the many that two of the complainants in the recommendations of years that I have known Dawn make statements about Dawn the report which renders Barnett, nothing I have ever having a history of making this conclusion unsound. heard her say or seen her do has racist remarks, while providing The report states that Dawn has ever come close to suggesting absolutely no evidence to back brought her office into disrepute that she is a racist. because “the council has given a If Dawn has done anything commitment to zero-tolerance of wrong, it is that, in the public racist attitudes and behaviours. position she holds, she should Cllr Barnett’s statements to the probably have been a bit more newspaper are not consistent sensitive to the connotations with these requirements.” that golliwogs hold for some Yet, previously, the report has people. already concluded that Dawn With that in mind, I would urge

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of the work that Cllr Barnett has done and continues to do in her community. “We also take into account that Cllr Barnett has apologised.” The panel recommended Cllr Barnett undertake equality and diversity training. Afterwards, Cllr Barnett said: “I’m disappointed with the outcome. I reiterate the apology that I’ve already given. It was never my intention to offend anyone.” The panel started sitting in public last month, but adjourned the meeting after Cllr Barnett fell down stairs at Hove Town Hall. When it restarted yesterday Cllr Deane said press and public would be excluded. When challenged by Brighton & Hove Independent and by Brighton and Hove News website, the panel voted: “The

public interest is better served in holding the meeting in private.” The formal reason for this was because the panel was going to discuss personal information relating to an individual. Cllr Barnett had made it known she wanted the hearing in public. Mary Mears, a fellow Conservative councillor, said: “As a previous leader of the council, I feel very concerned, having been at both hearings, that having started in open session, at the second hearing they went into closed session.” The complainants were council workers Dan Hermitage and Tim Read, council tenant Narinder Madhar, and the Brighton and Hove City Council Black and Minority Ethnic Workers Forum - through Sandra Cartwright, who chairs the forum. Mr Read said: “I struggle to understand how any person with any amount of sensitivity around racial equality could possibly speak out in this way.”

Mr Madhar said: “What I would like to see happen is that Ms Barnett is expelled without further delay for her reckless and irresponsible comments.” “This is of particular concern to me given that Hangleton and Knoll boasts one of the largest multicultural community groups in the whole of the city.”

Dawn Barnett’s 59 words: (quoted by The Argus)

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I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. In fact I’ve got a golliwog magnet sitting on my boiler. “They’re nostalgic, not racist. When I was young I remember saving up for a badge showing a golliwog playing a banjo. “My children had golliwogs and they preferred them to teddy bears. It’s because they’ve got happy, smiling little faces.”

Conservative councillor Dawn Barnett

this up. Dawn takes issue very strongly with this defamation of her character and has suggested that these remarks be withdrawn. The presumption under the Human Rights Act is people are entitled to express views, no matter how divergent they may be from the accepted norm, unless circumstances are such that interference with that right is necessary and proportionate. I have demonstrated that Dawn Barnett is a dedicated councillor, who may have spoken unwisely, but who cares passionately about her residents and that, therefore, taking any action against Dawn would be entirely disproportionate.

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‘Gagging bill’ will hinder the work of charities and divert funds from good causes Jason Kitcat @jasonkitcat

Residents may have heard of the government’s so-called “gagging bill” and the impact it may have on charities in our city. Scores of organisations including the Women’s Institute, RSPB, and Crisis - oppose the new law because it would hinder their important day-to-day work. The proposals plan to introduce new regulation and burdens on what is called “non-party campaigning” by charities. Their political lobbying is already regulated by the Charity Commission. But the new proposals will severely limit what charities and campaigning organisations can do during an election year.

The definition of what this includes is so broad and vague that, as it stands, charities’ ordinary daily work could fall foul of the rules. Cancer charities commenting on science research policy, veteran organisations campaigning for more support for ex-service people, and children’s charities working on tackling poverty could come to a halt.

the new red tape this bill creates, diverting vital funds away from the services they provide in our communities. The Electoral Commission, the body that regulates our elections, has said that the proposals are even a threat to freedom of speech. Campaigning organisations are vital to a healthy democracy and civic society. So we were really pleased to see a The Electoral Commission Green motion on the subject agreed by has said the proposals are a councillors at our December meeting. threat to freedom of speech” This will add our Anything that “may affect” an voices to the clear message coming election - even if it is not meant to from community and voluntary - will be restricted. organisations across the country There will also be a cap on what that the government’s plans must charities are able to spend money be halted and reviewed. on, including staff working on ordinary research and campaigns. ■ To find out more, visit www. And charities will have to take on stopthegaggingbill.com. the extra burden of dealing with

The Government is introducing a bill which could prevent charities and a huge number of other groups from campaigning and speaking out at election times, effectively gagging civil society groups in the year up to an election. We must stop this attack on democracy. Join our campaign and take part in an event below.

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Daniel’s journey from homelessness to the corridors of power Greg Hadfield @BrightonIndy A young man from Brighton, who has experienced homelessness firsthand, travelled to Westminster to take part in a national debate about the issues of youth homelessness. Daniel Aitken, 21, who was sleeping rough only a few months ago, is now off the streets because of the help he received from Sussex Central YMCA, a local homeless charity. Daniel was invited to join the Youth Homeless Parliament made up of young people from YMCAs across the country - in a debate with Kris Hopkins, the housing minister, and Stephen Williams, the local government minister. During the event, organised by the Department for Communities and Local Government, the young representatives shared their experiences, opinions and concerns - and debated how the government can either improve their current lives or to prevent the same situation happening to others in the future. Daniel said: “I became homeless a little before November in 2013 after a family dispute. I found myself sleeping on benches and in parks at night, and found it

very difficult to survive. “The YMCA found a family who were offering their spare bedroom at night for people like me. This was a life-saving moment, giving me shelter, a welcoming atmosphere and the foundations I needed to re-build my life. “I was really honoured and grateful to be invited to this event at Westminster. After a short time living on the streets, I felt as if nobody cared about me. I felt that I was useless on every level. I was wrong.” The young people presented a youth manifesto to the ministers that outlined three key areas prioritised by the young people: prevention through education, housing, and support to find employment. Daniel said: “I read out the youth manifesto, written by people from similar backgrounds as me, in front of around 100 people. “It’s difficult to find the words to explain how great it felt to be listened to and taken seriously by the government. “When I walked out of that building I felt as if I were 10 feet tall. It was a brilliant experience and a huge learning curve for me, and I would love the chance to go back and address them again on these topics.”

Bring Spencer Tunick to Brighton and Hove! Brighton Museum has been short-listed in a nationwide competition that might see photographer Spencer Tunick - famous for his images of mass naked gatherings - at work in the city. Culture 24 and Museums at Night compiled the short list, which will now be A Spencer Tunick “installation” in Amsterdam subject to a public vote. The voting for the “Bring If successful, the world-famous Spencer Tunick to Brighton!” New York photographer would campaign opens at 11am on photograph individual portraits Tuesday, January 14. More about of about 200 nude residents of how to get involved can be found Brighton and Hove gathered in a by following @brightonmuseums city-centre location on Saturday, on Twitter. May 17 2014. The event would be followed by a special celebration in Brighton To find out more about Spencer Museum, when portraits would Tunick’s work, visit: be presented to participants. www.spencertunick.com

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Revealed: Plan for 50 new homes in historic Hove hotel

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Plans have been revealed that will transform the empty 84-bedroom Lansdowne Place Hotel in Hove into 50 new homes. The concept was presented to local residents in advance of the submission of a formal planning proposal. The building close to Hove seafront has been empty for almost a year since it was shut down and was placed into administration. A proposal earlier this year to turn the building into 50 serviced apartments was not successful. Citizens of a certain vintage will often speak fondly of what they call “The Dudley” - which was, in its heydey, one of the better hotels in Brighton and Hove. Surprisingly, the building is

Lansdowne Place Hotel has been closed for a year

not listed. The new proposal will see the hotel developed into 43 one- and two-bedroom apartments, two new penthouses and five mews town-houses. The development will also include a first-floor garden area for residents and several dozen indoor bike-rack spaces too; 40% of the new homes will be “affordable housing”. Of immediate concern to residents who attended the consultation was car parking. Only 13 new off-road parking spaces will be made available to the occupants of the building, with a possible two more created by suspending double yellow lines at the front of the hotel. In an area that already suffers parking problems, such provision does not seem enough. The new development will likely house more than 100 new residents, and even if only half of the households choose to keep a car, that represents a significant

extra call on already-scarce parking spaces. It is hard to see how significantly more parking spaces could be provided within the plan. And the proposal notes that permanent housing offers less of a parking strain than retaining the property as a hotel. Indeed, much of the plan rests on the assertion that a hotel is not financially viable and would prove to be more of a disturbance to locals than 50 new homes. The fact, however, is that local residents may end up with many of the problems of a hotel. Such attractively-situated homes, a pebble’s throw from the beach and Hove Lawns, will be perfect prospects for speculating investors seeking to profit from holiday lets. Next door to the hotel, there are already two 12-bed party house holiday lets, and within 200 metres, there are certainly at least four other holiday lets and numerous Airbnb-style rentals. It would be a shame if the opportunity to create muchneeded homes in the city was lost to holiday lets. Clearly, the current situation - with the building empty and decaying - is intolerable. But to lose a formerly-noble hotel too is something of a shame. If housing is the future of the Lansdowne Place Hotel, then it seems the current proposal may need revision to address the parking problems and also ensure that 60% of the new dwellings do not become second homes and holiday lets.

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Sussex Uncovered: An eye-opening insight into poverty and inequality Tony Greenstein @TonyGreenstein

When I came down to Brighton from Liverpool nearly 40 years ago, I expected, if not a land of milk and honey, the nearest equivalent: low unemployment, high wages, and a region where poverty barely existed. As the Sussex Uncovered report from the Sussex Community Foundation shows, I could not have been more wrong. Our coastal towns have large areas of deprivation. Housing for the poor is all but non-existent. Sussex Community Foundation (SCF) was founded in 2006 and undertook to manage or raise funds from a variety of different trusts and funds within Sussex such as the Hans and Marit Rausing Trust and the Cullum family. It administers funds for groups such as Comic Relief. The groups it has helped fund include the Hastings and Rother Credit Union, Brighton and Hove Unwaged Advice and Rights Centre, and Reaching Families, a support group offering support to the parents and carers of children with disabilities and special needs in West Sussex.

SCF has raised, since 2006, some £12m - of which £6m has been put in an endowment fund for future use. Its grants are usually no more than £5,000 a year, which means that it funds the host of small and voluntary groups that get overwhelmed by the slick professional fundraising of the larger charities. Many of the Sussex Uncovered findings will be eye-opening. Many areas of Sussex are in the 5% most deprived areas in the United Kingdom according to the 2010 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The same areas of Brighton and Hove, Littlehampton and Hastings turn up repeatedly - as do parts of Hailsham and Eastbourne. Hastings - home of Robert Tressell, author of The RaggedTrouserted Philanthropists ranks as the 20th most-deprived district in England. The wages in Sussex are lower than the southeastt average. This should be no surprise. Brighton has seen de-industrialisation on a grand scale. Whereas there used to be 10,000 engineering workers (Gross Cash Registers, Alan West), it is now mainly a service economy: coffee houses, restaurants and light industry. One of the major areas of employment, the public sector, is

being cut to the bone. While most deprivation is centred in coastal towns, there are pockets of deprivation in Rye and Hailsham. Deprived people are often isolated and the majority of those claiming benefits do not live in deprived areas. Deprivation can result in a lower life-expectancy of about 10 years. Unsurprisingly, there is a high level of homelessness in Brighton and Hove, and in Crawley, in particular. When I first came down to Brighton, I squatted in empty buildings with none other than the Lord Bassam. Since then, the only contribution to the issue of Sussex Uncovered is published by Sussex Community Foundation homelessness of Mike Weatherley, Hove’s MP and former property to Brighton to work. people in Hastings is 23%; in dealer, is to outlaw squatting in Where the Sussex Uncovered Brighton and Hove, it is 22%. residential properties, regardless report is weak is on There is a very high proportion of how long they have been empty; recommendations. One of the of the elderly living alone or in proposals are afoot to extend this failures of charities is that they poverty. to commercial properties. can often be very good at dealing Child poverty is something This is - and already has - meant with the symptoms of poverty, the last government promised that people, mainly teenagers, but - like religion - are afraid to eradicate. Under welfare are going to die reform, it has come back with a from hypothermia, vengeance. No less than 31% of It seems obvious that in since the needs households in Hastings - and of property are areas with high homelessness 23% of Brighton and Hove, and considered more there should be a statutory bar Eastbourne - have children living important than in poverty. In Hasting’s Tressell to owning a second home” human beings, Ward, the proprotion hits 67% in despite buildings soem areas; in parts of Brighton being kept empty because it is to propose how it should be and Hove, it is 66%. more profitable than to let them. overcome. That is political. Arun has the highest level The rural poor, who are For example, it seems deprivation in terms of housebetter hidden, face a double obvious that in areas with high affordability, followed by disadvantage in that there are homelessness there should be a Brighton and Hove. few or no facilities; transport is statutory bar to owning a second Britain is one of the richest poor and where it does exist it is home. But as long as the god is countries in the world, but it is expensive. free market then this will not also becoming one of the most Of those employed in Hastings, happen. unequal. some 41% are employed in the According to East Sussex public sector, the 18th-highest County Council’s “East Sussex ■ For a copy of the report, visit: district nationally. in Figures”, three-quarters of www.sussexgiving.org.uk Brighton and Hove has districts classed as areas of the universities, but public deprivation had a worse ranking Tony Greenstein is secretary employment is high. What I than in 2007. Hastings, Brighton of the Brighton and Hove have always found surprising is and Hove, and Eastbourne are Unemployed Centre, Frank how many people live in places the most overall deprived areas Elvy House, 4 Crestway Parade, like Steyning and Goring, where within Sussex. Hollingdean, Brighton BN1 7BL. housing is cheaper, but commute The proportion of elderly Visit: www.bhuwc.org

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Pretty Good Thinking

Sarah Morgan @sarah_morgan

I am thrilled to introduce myself as the brand new beauty columnist in the Brighton & Hove Independent. I am a publicist and organic fanatic with a passion for effective natural personal care, particularly if it smells divine or last for ages. It need not cost a fortune to go natural - and I will share my own journey, which started three years ago when I worked for an organic brand right here in Sussex. Since then, I have never looked or felt better. I have lived in Brighton for almost three decades, and in that time there has been a shift in the beauty industry and the ways that we shop. I grew up on Body Shop ethics, so even when Paul McCartney stood beside Anita Roddick at my graduation in the 1980s, it was her hand that I was more excited to shake. I would like to share the best of the exciting ethical products out there, and help you to choose whether you need a luxury label or a modest DIY home blend. So how will this play out? I will contrast “pretty penny” pricing with “second nature” high performance and “thinking

pretty” allstars. I will feature handbag heroes for everyday use, and pick out staples for the family bathroom - plus gorgeous seasonal treats for partners or friends. Trends like beauty-box subscriptions will reveal new ways of sampling, to discover the brands that pack a real punch when it comes to key actives. You are also in for a pop of natural brilliance alongside the brilliant naturals - because I do not want to exclude any devoted make-up lovers. I would like to be proved wrong, but it seems to me that most organic brands perform better with skincare than in colour cosmetics. If you enjoy wearing lipstick as much as I do, you probably know that cochineal teeters close to hypocrisy for some of the purists, but I have certainly learned to live with it. Much as my vintage pals love the staying power of Ruby Woo matte by Mac, or the retro styling of Besame, I pay lip-service to a powerful red simply called Box - after Alex Box, the creative director at Illamasqua, whose cult vision is truly breathtaking.

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Love, Nina: Despatches from Family Life, by Nina Stibbe I thank my muchlamented late mum from the bottom of my heart for religiously keeping all the family letters in one enormous file - which I sometimes dip in and out of, usually on a rainy Sunday afternoon, when the weather is far too awful to contemplate going out. They are a joy to read, from my 12-year-old homesick self in France, complaining bitterly about the lack of toast, to the revelation of my cousin, Jennifer, in a kibbutz in Israel. that avocados grow on trees! Who knew? In the 1980s, Nina Stibbe wrote letters home to her sister in Leicester describing her trials and triumphs as a nanny to a London family. There’s a cat nobody likes, a visiting dog called Ted Hughes

(Ted for short) and suppertime visits from Alan Bennett, the local playwright. Not to mention the two boys, their favourite football teams, and rude words, a very broad-minded mother, and assorted nice chairs. From the mystery of the unpaid milk bill and the avoidance of nuclear war to meal-time discussions on pie-filler, the greats of English literature, swearing in German and sexually-transmitted diseases, Love, Nina is a wonderful celebration of bad food, good company and the relative merits of Thomas Hardy and Enid Blyton. She is convinced that Jonathan Miller is an opera singer and that balsamic vinegar will never catch on. You could almost be part of the family. Reading these letters is an absolute and utter joy.

But I have digressed and I am all out of space already. If this sounds like pretty good thinking to you, come back and graze over our selections next week.

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An Independent View A disgraceful abuse of democracy There is a lot that is distasteful about the secret inquisition into comments made by Dawn Barnett. To put things into perspective, we quote in full on page 3 the 59 words attributed to her by a talented reporter with The Argus, who only recently left the newspaper to work for a national news agency. It is difficult to be certain how the comments came to be made - not least, because a 70page report into the affair was removed from the city council’s website before yesterday’s hearing. Interestingly, it is understood the young reporter was not asked to give evidence. Experience of newspaper journalism, however, helps us imagine how the original relatively-routine story might have emerged. A shopper browsing in a corner of Bert’s Store - a busy independent shop in Brighton city centre - comes across a display tray of numerous coasters or placemats, each illustrated by a different historic advertisement or poster. Today, you can still buy any of them online - and elsewhere - from the Robert Opie Collection, which advertises itself as “the world’s largest collection relating to British nostalgia and advertising memorabilia”. The shopper may have been upset, insulted and angered by seeing the old advertisement for Robertson’s Golden Shred marmalade.

Certainly, she may have been sufficiently perturbed to mention it to a young reporter. What would any reporter do? The answer is obvious: stir up a controversy - by getting in touch with a councillor on the “political correctness gone mad” side of political discourse and then rehearsing the thrust of what she has said to other who disagree. Thus, many a page lead, on a quiet news day, is born. Then, the world moves on. But not in this case. We do not question the concern of the complainants. Nor do we seek to diminish the importance of confronting racism in all its forms, in all its contexts - past and present. But we do advise caution especially if it leads to ripping out images of golliwogs from Enid Blyton books or vetting shelves for products that cross the line from nostalgia to nausea. There is something Orwellian about democraticallyaccountable individuals meeting in private and discussing in secret reasons why another democraticallyaccountable individual should undergo “training” in equality and diversity. What does such behaviour seek to achieve? What precedent does it seek to set? The truth is that secret inquisitions behind closed doors - for spurious reasons of confidentiality, or public order, or for no articulated reason at all (as yesterday)- are not only distasteful. They are disgraceful.

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Albion museum does a great job of preserving club historyif only it had more trophies Stefan Swift @tslr

The excellent Brighton and Hove Albion Collectors and Historians Society invited The Seagulls Love Review (TSLR) to the opening of the new Albion museum on a rainy Monday evening at the back of Dick’s Bar. We were treated to mince pies, Albion royalty, mulled wine, a couple of speeches, and a misty-eyed trip down the old Goldstone Lane. Uncle Tony (Bloom) gave a speech welcoming “distinguished guests” (and TSLR, presumably), while offering an unlikely comparison - somehow linking the struggle for an Albion museum with that of the struggles of Mahatma Gandhi. I think TB was referring to the wider Albion struggle for a stadium. Which is much more like Gandhi’s struggle for an independent India, right? But it suited the moment and, in that instance, I bought whatever Mr Bloom was selling. And I saw, perhaps for the first time, some of the charm that has helped him become so rich. He praised curator Tim Carder, who also gave a speech - and who, by putting the museum together is, in my opinion, allowed to compare himself with Gandhi. During the ribbon-cutting, TB looked slightly demonic standing so close to Dick Knight with a pair of scissors. The showpiece area of the place is situated in the middle and effectively features three major works of art. Replica (and immensely-calculated) miniature models of the Goldstone and Withdean are triangulated by an actual working turnstile - taken from the West Stand side of the Goldstone. The turnstile looks a picture of historical splendour, and far more

The museum features mementoes and merchandise (Photograph: Paul Hazlewood)

majestic than it would have done during its dying days in the old ground. You can feel its historical importance and, for the first time in over 16 years, it looks at home. It is at home - although we can’t use it downstairs; it hasn’t got a fancy barcode reader. There’s actual art, too, famous players, old football shirts, a bit about programmes and fanzines (where somehow TSLR got used on a seemingly-permanent display board), a few old medals, plus interactivity for the kids who hate books. The toys include a video room where, I must confess, I did get distracted for far too long by a video of former Albion players offering their hindsighted insight from our sacrifice in that piss-pot trophy semi-final defeat at Luton. I don’t even need a museum for that pain. I still feel it!

There’s another exhibit, containing almost all the official Albion merchandise tat that exists in all of our lives, somehow made less tacky by the romanticism of time. I can only think that the duvet cover, circa 1992, was frozen to preserve its printed-on white Albion logo on its slightly incorrectly-blue single cover. Another nice little touch is a series of Albion songs - past and present - that are featured as part of the ceiling in the section leading towards the turnstile. It includes “Oh Lord, PC Beard”, a hymn of sorts that accompanied my early existence in the North Stand, something that was fast becoming simply a figment of my imagination. Preserving the history of the club is important and, thanks to Mr Carder, we know more about

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this football club than ever before. So how do you condense 113odd years of history into one museum? You can’t get every wonderful Albion story in there, but you can get a real sense of the club. And that is what they have done. Partly, this is due to the distinct lack of trophies. Were the rumours of Bill Archer and David Bellotti melting down our Sussex Senior Cups for cash true? Surely there’s a Jewish Chronicle Cup from the early 1980s somewhere? And what about those four trophies over the last 12 years? Did bloody Poyet take them? Did Gus say he’d won them? I take it that means that the Charity Shield from the 1900s is not making a reappearance any time soon. There are some winners’ medals and international caps. But the museum is missing a centrepiece trophy. It could do with a 1926 FA Cup trophy, the finest piece of silverware I have ever seen. But we didn’t win that one, I don’t think.

And therein the museum typifies the Albion perfectly: a lot of wonderful memories, but not enough trophies. Can you ever have enough trophies? I suppose not. Ultimately, what goes in the museum doesn’t really matter. What the Albion means to you is all that matters. This new museum is there to whet the appetite, to give the next generation of Albion kids the chance to be inspired at the end of a Falmer tour. A chance that we never had, and a chance the next generation always tends to throw back in their elders’ faces. But at least we tried, and we even gave them a quiz machine. Well, Brighton and Hove Albion Collectors and Historians Society did. And we’re pleased they did. Stefan Swift is joint editor of The Seagull Love Review (TSLR), the Brighton and Hove Albion fanzine. To find out more, visit: theseagulllovereview.com.

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Let’s use Christmas to help our children to think more about giving than taking Mike Holland @RealMikeHolland

Ho, Ho, Ho! Here we go again. It’s almost Christmas - a time when, according to tradition and religious teachings, we are supposed to reach out and help those less fortunate than ourselves. As someone who is not religious, I see precious little of that happening - although I am sure the estimated 4% of our population who are regular church-goers will disagree with me. We all know that Christmas has become way too commercial and the majority of us are more interested in simply surviving the season of goodwill financially and, indeed, mentally. Most kids have decided what they want for Christmas months before and it is unlikely to be a

cheap choice. Long gone are the days when you could get away with sticking a satsuma and a few cheap presents in a stocking. In these expensive high-tech times, it’s the latest Xbox or iPad that will be requested - and expected. With all the pressures that are put on us by our kids, who are themselves so heavily influenced by those clever marketing people out there, do we really have the

looking chap sitting on the pavement outside your bank a couple of quid or purchasing a Big Issue magazine from the person with the dog. I believe this country has drifted so far away from the original meaning of Christmas that perhaps church and government should lead the way in redefining how we view this time of year. Perhaps, yes, this should be the season of giving - but not in the way we Long gone are the days necessarily currently see it: throwing when you could get away money at our kids and making the online toy with sticking a satsuma suppliers extremely rich. in a stocking” Wouldn’t it be nice if, as a family, we all resources left to reach out and sat around and decided which help those less fortunate than charity or charities we are going ourselves in any meaningful to support this year. way? Certainly, it would make By that, I don’t mean have our youngsters think. And if you made yourself feel better by ever there was a time of year handing that poor unfortunate when we can influence the way

The country has drifted far away from the original meaning of Christmas

future generations look upon a particular time of year, it’s this one. It may well be a homeless charity your family decide to support. But why not consider a children’s hospice or a charity helping get those less fortunate

than ourselves into meaningful employment? There are plenty of good causes out there who will be just so grateful for your families help and you will feel so much better about having given it. Season’s greetings to you all!

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‘The Widows’ Embrace’ This week it feels like the whole world has been moved by the death of Nelson Mandela, one of the few real icons of our time. Although his death had been expected it still came as a shock. Despite the South African tradition of ‘celebrating’ a life and the many photos of people dancing and singing it is a great sadness that he is gone. But in the process we have been reminded just how much people can overcome both on a grand and personal scale.

I was also struck by the personal story of Mandela and his wives. Mandela is held is high esteem for a number of reasons. The greatest awe is usually in relation to his ability to forgive. His lack of bitterness and anger inspired us all. So it was interesting to see old footage of a press conference in 1992 to announce his separation from Winnie Mandela. Here his bitterness and sadness so rarely seen was on full public display. The failure of their marriage had broken his heart.

As a Collaborative Family Lawyer and Mediator I was fascinated by the news coverage from a number of angles – truth and reconciliation of course is what my work is built on.

I was also incredibly moved watching his two wives greet each other at the memorial service; both looked utterly lost and devastated – dressed in black, unable to smile while all around them

brightly clothed crowds danced and sang. The bitterness was long gone – they were simply two widows united in grief. Choosing the collaborative legal process rather than the adversarial route when you separate is not about one side dominating the other. It is a way of doing things differently. Each partner has their own lawyer, we work together to forge a way forward. The whole process is built on trust and transparency; all advice is given openly, meaning there is less anger and bitterness. As a process it embodies much of what Nelson Mandela preached.

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The parking meters that earn £30k a year Greg Hadfield @GregHadfield

Parking and the cost of parking is a favourite subject of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Brighton and Hove City Council. In the second of our regular look at recent successful requests, it is worth highlighting a question from an unnamed individual who straightforwardly asked on Wednesday (December 18): “Please would you supply me with information showing the amount of revenue collected from the parking meters in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton in 2012 and 2013. “I would also like to know the installation cost of each meter.”

Nine meters were bought and installed at a cost of £3,250 each

The response was almost immediate (see table below). It disclosed that the nine meters bought and installed at a cost of £3,250 each (£29,250, in total) have netted a total of £90,913 in 32 months (an aggregate of £2,841 a month - or an average of £315 per meter every month).

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£2,723.15 £5,763.85 £3,653.55 £3,717.70 £3,510.05 £3,258.95

£2,274.40 £3,493.15 £3,131.80 £3,097.85 £3,585.55 £2,079.55

£1,831.20 £3,351.00 £1,712.06 £2,832.40 £1,390.55 £2,479.85

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£4,157.40 £2,439.90

£6,453.65 £2,547.15 £2,186.90 £2,290.30 £2,636.65 £2,553.15 £36,330.10

£1,790.90 £2,256.20 £1,924.55 £1,131.95 £2,441.15 £2,216.90 £25,358.71

£29,224.55

The parking charges in Preston Parking Avenue are: £1 an hour; or £3 for a maximum of four hours. The introduction of charges and the installation of the meters was controversial, a response to complaints about travellers’ vehicles being left in the residential avenue for months at a time. As our pictures show, the travellers’ vehicles have moved to nearby Surrenden Road (below), while relatively few people take advantage of the paid-for parking in Preston Park Avenue.

Car park revenue From: Brighton & Hove Date: December 3 1 Which council-run car park achieved the highest income in the 2012/13 financial year. Please give the name and address of the car park, what the total income from it was, and how many parking spaces are in that car park? 2 Which street in your council area has produced the highest income from parking enforcement (income from just fines) in the 2012/2013 financial year? Please provide details of the number of tickets issued and the income to the council of motorists paying parking enforcement fines in this street in the 2012/13 financial year.

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1 The Lanes car park, Black Lion Street, Brighton, BN1 1ND. Income was £1,663,942.14. Number of spaces: 355 2 Madeira Drive. 2,598 penalty charge notices (PCNs). £65,958.40

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Adult social care services for physically-disabled adults

Direct payments to older people

Please provide me with the most-up-todate numbers of adults that you provide adult social care services to, because they are classified as suffering from a physical disability.

During 2012-2013, what is the value of each of the four highest direct payments you have paid to older people, people with learning disabilities, people with physical disabilities, and people with mental health problems?

If possible, please provide a comprehensive breakdown of this figure, showing the range of ailments or disabilities people suffer from that requires them to have social care. How many people do you provide adult social care services to where the predominant social care needs of the recipient are obesity?

Between April 2013 and September 2013, how many new direct payments have been agreed for older people, people with learning disabilities, people with physical disabilities, and people with mental health problems? Date: November 21

Date: November 25

From: Brighton & Hove Date: December 4

From: Brighton & Hove Date: November 29 Please find below the data we submitted nationally in relation to our annual RAP (Referrals, Assessments and Packages of care) return 2012/13 number of clients receiving services provided or commissioned by the CASSR (Council with Adult Social Services Responsibility) during the period, by age group, primary client type - in relation to people suffering from a physical disability. We do not collect data specifically in relation to obesity. 18-64: Physical disability, frailty and sensory impairment: 627 Physical disability frailty and/or temporary illness: 563 Hearing impairment: 21 Visual impairment:18 Dual sensory loss: 5 65 and over: Physical disability, frailty and sensory impairment: 2,143 Physical disability frailty and/or temporary illness: 2,013 Hearing impairment: 41 Visual impairment: 63 Dual sensory loss: 16

Please find below our responses to your freedom of information request. Four highest direct payments paid to older people: £51,727, £47,591, £46,718, £41,383 Four highest direct payments paid to people with learning disabilities: £76,632, £65,993, £48,192, £47,013 Four highest direct payments paid to people with physical disabilities: £96,535, £88,252, £78,998, £73.878 Four highest direct payments paid to people with mental health problems: £7,693, £6,787, £6,536, £5,490 In relation to number of new direct payments agreed, we have produced two tables depending on the definition of new funding agreements.

1 New direct payments between April and September, for people who had not had a direct payment in previous year: Learning disability: 6 people; 9 payments Physical disability: 17 people; 31 payments Mental health: 4 people; 7 payments Older people: 10 people; 17 payments 2 All new direct payments in the period, regardless of whether they involve “new” direct-payment clients or not. Learning disability: 31 people; 39 payments Physical disability: 106 people; 164 payments Mental health: 17 people; 25 payments Older people: 47 people; 70 payments

To make a request to Brighton and Hove City Council under the Freedom of Information Act or to browse the council’s responses, visit: www.foi.brighton-hove.gov.uk

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Brighton and Hove Albion have officially opened a museum in the North Stand of the American Express Community Stadium. The museum has been in the planning for 15 years and has been put together by club historian and current museum curator Tim Carder.

Money is being raised for Oliver Poinsignon, a 5 year old boy, who was born extremely prematurely at 26 weeks. He suffers from Diplegic Cerebral Palsy and struggles to walk. The operation to help is not available on the NHS but Oliver’s friends and family are trying to raise £52,000 for the treatment.

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£80m works are due to start on the London to Brighton mainline between Christmas Day and January 2. Train bosses are warning of disruption throughout the period and have advised passengers to check for the latest information before they travel.

Brighton and Hove City Council’s planning committee have given the go-ahead for a development of 45 flats offering 24-hour social care support for vulnerable older people suffering with dementia. The development will be built in Albion Street, Brighton.

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Anti-foie gras campaigners called off a protest outside La Cave a Fromage last weekend after the shop agreed to remove the products from their Hove store and two sister stores in London.

Churchill Square Shopping Centre has begun improvement work, revamping some of its 50-year-old units. Improvements include an entire glass frontage across the 100-metre Western Road building.

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No Christmas is complete without a pudding

The Victorians had a clear view of what a perfect fa Yorkshireman William Strickland introduced turkey in 1526

Makings of a merry Christmas: What the Victorians did for us Sam Gardom @SamGardom

Most of the traditions of Christmas that we know and love today are creations of the Victorian era. Queen Victoria’s marriage to the German-born Prince Albert brought colourful traditions from the continent and made them instantlyfashionable in Britain. The German custom of decorating Christmas trees with candles, sweets, fruits, homemade decorations and small gifts took off in a big way. Of course, the tradition of cutting evergreen boughs as winter decoration is an ancient one - but the British embraced the tradition with gusto. It was not just the decorations

that were changing. Now a staple of British Christmas tradition, turkeys are believed to have first been brought to England in 1526 by Yorkshireman William Strickland; he acquired six birds from American Indian traders on his travels and sold them for tuppence each to the wealthy residents of Bristol. For years, it remained an indulgence of the rich. And it was not until the late 19th century that it really found favour as a Christmas delicacy, made fashionable by King Edward VII. Its perfect size for a middleclass family gathering - and the introduction of ovens - meant turkey became the dominant dish by the beginning of the 20th century. Up to this point, the main staple of a Christmas feast was often roast beef, sometimes goose or even rabbit, depending on what the family could

afford. Turkey was not the only “modern” addition to our Christmas table. Mince pies were once quite a different affair. In 1662, the “Minst Pyes” that Samuel Pepys mentions in his famous diary as part of a frugal Christmas dinner - of “a mess of brave plum porridge and a roasted pullet” - would have been a meatbased pie with spices and dried fruits. The earliest known recipe dates from Tudor times and was found in the state papers of Edward Conway, Charles I’s secretary of state. It calls for lamb and veal, as well as brown sugar, citrus zest, ground spices, and dates to be wrapped in a traditional pastry crust. Now for the humble roast potato.

Spuds originated in the Andes Mountains of South America, home to the largest number of varieties anywhere on the planet - with Peru

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important part of the Christmas meal - although traditionally in mash form to begin with. The perfect roast potato is a personal thing. There are so many methods for enticing perfection from this simple ingredient. A simple roast in olive oil, or the more decadent goose fat or dripping; some even toss them in flour or semolina to create that perfect crisp, golden coating. One thing is for sure, though: everyone thinks their family’s way is the best. Stuffing is one of those things that no Christmas feast should be without. Its origins lie firmly in Roman times, when traditional delicacies like hare and dormouse were often stuffed with mixtures of offal, vegetables and

It was not until the late 19th century that turkey found favour as a Christmas delicacy” alone producing more than 3,000 types. The potato arrived in England in the late 15th century by way of Spain and quickly became a staple of the poor. It came into itsr own during the industrial revolution, providing a hardy, energy-filled crop to feed Britain’s rapidly-growing population. Once again, though it was the Victorians who made them an

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Charles Dickens cemented the Victorian Christmas in the hearts of the British

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spices. The term stuffing did not come into use until the mid-15th century; the Victorians, being of a genteel disposition, preferred the term “dressing”, a name that still used in parts of the United States. Most stuffing contained the traditional bread or cereals, herbs and spices, egg, and often sausage meat. Nowadays though, as with everything, the choices are many and varied. There are oyster stuffings, rice stuffings, haggis stuffings, and even tofu and fruity versions to choose from. But they all have the same goal in mind: to make sure you roll away from the

table stuffed or, as Charles Dickens says, “steeped in sage and onion to the eyebrows”. Another custom inspired by our continental neighbours is that of crackers. They were invented by London confectioner Tom Smith

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that snapped when pulled apart. Later, the sweets would be replaced by toys and party hats; in this form, they remain an essential part of a modern Christmas. Finally, no Christmas is complete without the iconic Christmas pudding. This bastion of Christmas tradition is perhaps the most recognisable symbol of Christmas and one of the few that finds its origins in the Christian traditions of the holiday. In medieval times, the Catholic Church decreed that on the 25th Sunday after Trinity, everyone should make a pudding containing 13 ingredients to represent Christ and the 12 apostles.

The Christmas pudding is the most recognisable symbol of Christmas and one of the few that finds its origins in the Christian traditions” after a trip to Paris in 1848. There, he noticed the sugared almonds being sold in twists of brightly-coloured paper and the idea was born. He created the Christmas cracker, a packet of sweets in a colourful paper

Each member of the family would then stir it from east to west to honour the Magi, a tradition still continued to this day by many on “Stir-up Sunday”. This “pudding” traditionally took the form of a sloppy dish made with spices, dried fruits, vegetables and meat. It was not until the Victorian times that the sweet, steamed version we know today came into being. Dickens draws a beautiful image in A Christmas Carol of the pudding “like a speckled cannon-ball, so hard and firm, blazing in half of halfa-quartern of ignited brandy, and bedight with Christmas holly stuck into the top”. Silver trinkets were hidden inside to bring luck, coins represented wealth, tiny wishbones for good luck, a ring for marriage - and a thimble for thrift became a new, if perilous,

addition to the experience. While no inventor of Christmas tradition, Dickens did play an integral role in cementing the Victorian Christmas in the hearts of the British people. His whimsical descriptions of its traditions, flavours and fellowship is as much responsible for the romantic dream of the perfect Christmas as anything. So, as you tuck into your turkey this year, or set the Christmas pud ablaze, don’t forget to spare a thought for our ancestors in whose snowy footsteps we so blissfully tread.

Sam Gardom, a former chef, is a journalism student at City College Brighton and Hove

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Brighton and Hove - Past and Present

Looking east along Blatchington Road - with Belfast Street on the right - there is an impressive display of prams of that time in ths photograph taken in the 1920s. Hamilton’s butcher’s shop is on the corner where the street light is and the tallest roof in the distance is the congregational church. As you can see, the trees have long disappeared. [Old photograph courtesy of Step Back in Time, 36 Queen’s Road, Brighton.]

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1 Lizzie Blue, a Giant Pacific octopus, is in festive mood at Brighton Sea Life Centre, thanks to ingenious keepers providing her with her own Advent calendar. The keepers hide a tasty fishy morsel or crab in the appropriate box each day. 2 Our Sansar, a Brighton-based children’s charity, is raising funds for its Buy-a-Buffalo campaign for their children’s home in Nepal; a buffalo provides 15 litres of milk a day. Visit: www. globalgiving.co.uk/projects/buy-a-buffalo 3 Supporters outside a city council meeting before the passing of a Green Party motion opposing the Transparency of Lobbying Bill - the so-called “gagging bill. For more details, see page 4.

4 and 6 More than 1,000 people attended Circus Street Winterland, a free festival on the site of the old municipal market. 5 Rockinghorse Children’s Charity held its annual “Dress as an Elf on the Twelfth” dress-down day, with people encouraged to wear red and green, dress as an elf, and give £1 to the charity’s Christmas appeal. Pictured is the team from Austin Rees, the Hove-based property company. 7 Seven Dials celebrated the formal opening of the new oval traffic island - complete with carol-singing and a Christmas tree, provided by Edburton, the contractors. (Photograph: Peter Tierney)

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Business Brand Vaughan wins top accolade at national estate agency awards Brand Vaughan, the Brighton estate agent, was awarded as Best Small Agency South East at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2013 - in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, and sponsored by Zoopla Property Group. More than 600 estate agents from across the United Kingdom

attended a ceremony at The Lancaster London Hotel, opposite Hyde Park, where the winners of the most highly-regarded awards in the industry were revealed. The awards were presented by Penny Smith, the TV newsreader and presenter. The ceremony was the culminating event of a rigorous judging process by a panel of 20 industry experts, who assessed initial entry submissions before conducting an extensive review of the entrants which included more than 150 hours of telephone interviews and “mysteryshopping” exercises. The whole of the judging process Brand Vaughan beat off fierce competition was overseen by

the Property Ombudsman, Christopher Hamer, and Martyn Baum, vice president of the National Association of Estate Agents. Now in its 11th year, the awards have become recognised as the most difficult to win. With more entrants than ever before, more than 5,000 offices were represented this year. Jason Brand and David Vaughan were delighted to win. Mr Brandsaid: “We are thrilled to have won gold again. After our success last year in winning in the single office category, we have maintained our high standards to win in the category of two-to-six offices this year, in what is the ‘Oscars’ of the property industry. “I must thank our brilliant

Fabrice Muamba inspires Albion Academy youngsters SOCCER star Fabrice Muamba, whose career was cut short by a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match, has helped launch a pioneering new partnership to prepare young players for life after football. The former Arsenal, Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderers player met members of Brighton and Hove Albion’ s Football Academy at the American Express Community Stadium. In what is thought to be a first for football, the club has teamed up with leading local job board and former shirt sponsor BrightonandHoveJobs.com to ensure Academy members have the right skills to succeed in work when their careers come to an end. During his visit, Fabrice recounted his incredible story to a group of Academy scholars and stressed the importance of planning for life after football. He said: “It was a pleasure to come to the Amex to help launch this unique scheme and speak to the Academy players to make them aware of all the great things they can achieve after football. All young players hope to make the grade and play professional football, and that means working hard, but they should also have a

plan B in mind.” Gary Peters, founder of BrightonandHoveJobs. com, said: “The Academy gives young players of tomorrow the best possible chance of realising their dream of playing professional football. “However, the reality for every football player is that at some point, their career will come to an end, either at a very Cardiac arrest cut Fabrice Muamba’s career short young age or when they have played for many years. On March 17 2012, Fabrice “At this point, players need the Muamba suffered a cardiac transferable skills to succeed in arrest whilst playing for Bolton the workplace, taking with them Wanderers against Tottenham the qualities they have learned on Hotspur in an FA Cup 6th round the pitch and using them to their match at White Hart Lane. full advantage, and this is why After receiving lengthy treatment we have developed this ground- on the pitch, Fabrice was treated breaking new partnership. at the London Chest Hospital “Its main aim is to give and initially placed in Intensive players high quality, hands-on condition under a ‘critical’ training and advice delivered in condition. During the cardiac an engaging way about how to arrest, his heart had stopped become work ready and ultimately beating for 78 minutes. enjoy a successful career outside of Over the following two months, football. Fabrice made a remarkable “I am delighted that recovery and he was discharged B r i g h t o n a n d H o v e J o b s . c o m on April 21, having been fitted can continue its long-standing with an Implantable Cardioverterrelationship with the club.” defribillator (ICD).

Penny Smith presents the award to Jason Brand and David Vaughan

staff for all their hard work in really making the difference in what has been a remarkable year for us by also maintaining the top selling agency office in Brighton in 2013.” The judges commented; “This is an agency which knows its stuff. The team takes a progressive approach to the way they do things and have recently expanded into different markets to keep things interesting and positively impact the bottom line.

“They have had a great year, both financially and in terms of introducing innovations; the directors look at what works and does more of the same whilst adding more items to the portfolio. “This encourages recruitment and retention and this year has seen them sell extremely high value properties in Brighton. The market share is impressive in a highly competitive area. Last year they won Gold in the Best Single Office category for this region and the panel was thrilled to see they have maintained their excellent standards across the new office as well.”

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Meet the Montefiore Hospital’s Consultants General Surgeon Mr Parv Sains tells us more about hernias, one of his clinical interests: What is a hernia? “A hernia is a medical term to describe the bulge made when part of your insides - usually the bowel - pokes through the muscular wall of your abdomen. This can often create a visible lump under the skin”. When and why do they occur? “Your abdomen contains some 27 feet of intestines which are restrained by the abdominal muscles. But if there is a gap or a weakness in these muscles, a part of the intestine can push through”. What are the most common types of hernias? “Inguinal hernias, which occur in the groin account for approximately three quarters of all hernias. They are far more common in men than in women – around one in four men will have

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Brighton Centre attracts £9m of business after success of ‘Ultimate Site Visit’ event The Brighton Centre has revealed that its “Ultimate Site Visit” event, held in June 2012, has resulted in a return on investment worth more than £9m. The event saw more than 100 VIP conference, exhibition and event organisers - along with media guests - experience first-hand the centre’s recentlycompleted £1m renovation programme. It featured an immersive and interactive tour of

the venue, incorporating the use of film, sound and performance, showcasing the versatility of spaces around the centre. As a direct result of the event, the Brighton Centre has reported a series of new conference and event bookings. They include the Eco Technology Show (2013 and 2014), the British Society of Immunology conference( 2014, 2017 and 2020), the College

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of Occupational Therapists conference (2014 and 2015), and the Chartered Institute of Housing South East Region conference (2014, 2015 and 2016). Howard Barden, Brighton and Hove City Council’s head of tourism and venues, said: “The Ultimate Site Visit (USV) proved a fantastic showcase for the newlook Brighton Centre and a great shop window for organisers to see the special attractions for delegates that the City of Brighton and Hove can offer.” “Eighteen months on, and we can trace significant new bookings directly to the USV. Meanwhile, we are continuing to improve the venue, and remain committed to new investment and initiatives to help ensure organisers make the most of their event in the city.” Highlights of the USV included the transformation of the newlyrefurbished Auditorium 1 from a day-time conference in the morning into an “evening” awards ceremony, in the afternoon;

Snowman Spectacular Ball raises £265,000 for Chestnut Tree House Over 550 guests enjoyed a Christmas and 10th birthday party rolled into one at the sixth Chestnut Tree House Snowman Spectacular Ball and raised a staggering £265,551 on the night for the children’s hospice. Guests experienced an exclusive evening of magical entertainment in a winter wonderland setting inspired by Raymond Briggs’ iconic Snowman, while raising vital funds to help Chestnut Tree House care for life-limited children and their families. A ‘white carpet’ experience set the tone for the evening making guests feel like celebrities and the event was hosted by Peter Cornwell and broadcaster and campaigner, Anne Diamond. During the evening, guests were transported to the world

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of The Snowman through magic, music and illusion, culminating with the famous ‘Walking in the Air’ theme sung by Jamie Will-Taylor and accompanied by ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semi-finalists, Gospel Singers Incognito, and gasps of amazement from the audience as the Snowman ‘flew’ above their heads and real snow started to fall. Linda Perry, Director of Children’s Services at Chestnut Tree House, said: “We are overwhelmed at the amazing support from our wonderful guests at this year’s Snowman Spectacular Fundraising Ball. £265,551 is an incredible sum and will pay for 38 days of care provided by Chestnut Tree House both at our children’s hospice and in the homes of our families. To put it into perspective, this year’s Ball has raised more in one evening

than our annual grant from the government. This really will make a huge difference to the children and families in Sussex who so desperately need our help – we couldn’t have asked for a better 10th birthday present. “Of course, we couldn’t put on a Ball of this scale without the wonderful support of our sponsors, so I would like to thank Mayo Wynne Baxter, The E3 Group, Juice 107.2, Sussex Life, The Hilton Brighton Metropole, West Sussex Print Limited, Classic Consulting, ECE Architecture, Rendezvous Casino and Aquaserve. There are so many people who have been involved with the Ball and I would like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to each and every one of them on behalf of all of us at Chestnut Tree House – their support is absolutely invaluable.”

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live theatre performances; and a showcase of Brighton’s hotel offerings in the second-floor meeting rooms. There was also a live multimedia area and press hub in the third-floor suites. In addition, Auditorium 2 was transformed to present the enhanced sustainability credentials of the venue to demonstrate how to run sustainable events.

The value of conference and exhibition bookings confirmed at the Brighton Centre is fundamental to economic success in the city. Visitors attending an event will generate substantial revenues for local business, including hotels, restaurants, transport and retail outlets; they help to sustain an estimated 14,000 local jobs.

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What’s it all about? The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second part of the trilogy of films adapted from JRR Tolkien’s beloved children’s story The Hobbit. Pausing only for a brief flashback, the film plunges straight into the action as Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the thirteen dwarves battle the giant spiders of Mirkwood before getting captured by a familiar-

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December 20 - 26 FRIDAY

SUNDAY

Father Christmas’s Laughter Lab

Father Christmas at Royal Pavilion

Father Christmas will be flying in from the North Pole to visit the children at Churchill Square and for the first time ever, he will be bringing his Laughter Laboratory with him, along with a crack team of Elf Toy Technicians. Throughout December Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton, BN1 2RG

Join Father Christmas in the truly extravagant Royal Pavilion for a traditional treat for all the family. 10am-5pm, £7.50 per child (15 and under), plus Royal Pavilion entrance fee for accompanying adults Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE

Octonauts

Herlock Bones & the Prized Pudding

Visitors will dive into action with the Octonauts, the team of undersea adventure heroes from CBeebies. Young fans of the TV show will embark on an exciting mission where they can meet Kwazii & Peso. Between 16th Nov – 5th Jan Sea Life Centre, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TB

The Rolling Zones The Ultimate Uk Tribute for the Rolling Stones. 7pm, £13 Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN

SATURDAY Burning the Clocks The people of Brighton and Hove gather to make paper and willow lanterns to carry through their city and burn on the beach as a token for the end of the year. Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1PS

Coca Cola Truck in Brighton

Herlock Bones the greatest detective alive today needs the children to help him solve his new Christmas puzzle. 2pm, £5 The Brunswick Bar Theatre, Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JF

Krater Comedy Club Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Please see www.komedia.co.uk/krater for more information Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN

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Johnny Cash Tribute Night

Christmas Day!

Christmas and New Year

THURSDAY

Christmas Eve

Santa at Brighton Marina

Johnny Cash Scrooge

Nicola is simply the number one tribute to Lady GaGa with an incredible voice, moves and costumes, you will leave believing that you have seen the real thing. Absolutely guaranteed to get your Christmas Party started in style! 10pm Grosvenor G Casino 9 Grand Junction Road, Brighton, BN1 1PP

Cinders

The best-loved winter knees-up on the block. 7pm, £8, £5 Children, £22 family Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1EE

Midwinter Ceilidh

Coca Cola Truck in Brighton The famous Coca-Cola Christmas truck is on its way around the country. From 1pm, Free Entry Jubilee Square, Brighton, BN1 1GE

Lady Gaga

TUESDAY Full of colourful characters, thrilling theatrical effects and sumptuous costumes Cinders is the perfect escape from the Winter weather for all the family. 2pm & 7pm, From £8 Emporium Theatre, 88 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF

Keep It Cash, the UK’s premier Johnny Cash tribute band return to Komedia for the tenth anniversary of the passing of the man in black. 7:30pm, £13.50 Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN

For two special days, Father Christmas will be visiting Brighton Marina. 11am - 4pm Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA

The South East’s most beautiful winter ice rink is open for its fourth year on the Royal Pavilion’s Eastern lawns

Don’t miss Tommy Steele as Ebenezer, along with a whole host of Dickensian characters in the award winning, international smash hit musical SCROOGE! Various times and prices Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR

Royal Pavilion’s Ice Rink

The winter ice rink will open for its fourth year on November 9 to January 19 on the Royal Pavilion’s Eastern lawns in Brighton. From £10 for adults and £7 for children under 12 for 1 hour sessions Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1E

Mike Hatchard’s Big Boxing Day Extravaganza Boxing Day at Ropetackle in Shoreham is something of a tradition, so expect a magical mix, plenty of fun infused with a great deal of great music. 11:00am until 1:30pm Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5EG

Boxing Day at The Master Mariner The Master Mariner is the only place to spend your Boxing Day – away from the kitchen! A great atmosphere and perfect for the whole family. 11.30am till 1am Kitchen open all day The Master Mariner- 24 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina

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11am till midnight Kitchen open all day

Christmas Day Midday till 3.30 pm Come an join us for a beer, a brandy and free festive goodies

Boxing Day The Master Mariner is the only place to spend your boxing day – away from the kitchen! 11.30am till 1am Kitchen open all day

New Years Eve - Free entry 11.30am til very very late Live music from Full House and more - DJ til late Large chill out room upstairs with squishy sofas, films and free buffet Kitchen open for lunch

The Master Mariner- 24 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina 01273 818563 - www.mastermarinerpub.co.uk - info@mastermarinerpub.co.uk

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6.00 Breakfast. 10.00 Saturday 6.00 Breakfast. 10.00Slater’s Saturday Kitchen. 11.30 Nigel Kitchen. 11.30 Nigel(R) Slater’s Christmas Suppers. 12.00 Christmas Suppers. 12.00 Football Focus. 12.45(R) Saturday Football Focus. 12.45 Saturday Sportsday. 1.00 BBC News; Sportsday. 1.00 Weather. BBC News; Regional News; 1.15 Regional News; Weather. 1.15 Inspire: The Olympic Journey. Inspire: The Olympic Journey. Gabby Logan meets swimmer Gabby Logan meets1.45 swimmer Michael Jamieson. Live Michael Jamieson. 1.45 Live Equestrian. The Olympia Equestrian. The Olympia International Horse Show. 4.30 International Horse Show. 4.30 Final Score. 5.20 BBC News; Final Score. 5.20Weather. BBC News; Regional News; 5.40 Regional Weather. 5.40 Pointless News; Celebrities. Pointless Celebrities. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing. 6.30 Strictly Come and Dancing. Bruce Forsyth Tess Daly Brucethe Forsyth and Tess host live grand final.Daly host the live grand final. 7.55 Atlantis. Part one of two. 7.55 Jason Atlantis. Part one ofoftwo. is reminded his pact JasonCirce. is reminded his pact with Fantasy,ofstarring with Circe. starring Mark Addy,Fantasy, Jack Donnelly Mark Addy, Emms, Jack Donnelly and Robert with Lucy and Robert Emms, with Lucy Cohu and Sarah Parish. Cohu and Sarah Parish. 8.40 Strictly Come Dancing: The 8.40 Strictly The Results.Come BruceDancing: Forsyth and Results. and Tess DalyBruce returnForsyth to announce Tess Daly return to announce the viewers’ favourite the viewers’who favourite contestant, will be contestant,inwho will besteps following the dance following in the dance steps of last year’s winner Louis of last year’s Louis Smith. Last inwinner the series. Smith. Last in the series. 9.50 The National Lottery Live. 9.50 The Lotterythe Live. ChrisNational Evans reveals Chris Evans the the results of thereveals Lotto and results of the Lotto and the Thunderball. Thunderball. 10.00 BBC News; Weather. 10.00 BBC News; Weather. 10.20 Match of the Day. Gary 10.20 Lineker Match ofpresents the Day.highlights Gary Lineker from thepresents Premier highlights League, from the Premier League, including Manchester United including Manchester United v West Ham United at Old vTrafford West Ham United at Old and Fulham v Trafford and City Fulham v Manchester at Craven Manchester City atLottery Craven Cottage; National Cottage; Update. National Lottery Update. 11.45 The Football League Show. 11.45 The Football Leaguegames Show. Highlights of today’s Highlights of today’s games in the Championship, League in theand Championship, One League Two. League One and League Two. 1.05 Weatherview. 1.10 BBC News. 1.05 Weatherview. 1.10 BBC News.

6.00 This Is BBC Two. 6.15 Natural 6.00 This Is BBC– Secrets Two. 6.15 Natural World: Heligan of the World: Heligan(R)– Secrets of the Lost Garden. 7.15 Antiques Lost Garden. (R)Antiques 7.15 Antiques Road Trip. 8.15 Road Trip. Road Trip. 8.15Road Antiques 9.15 Antiques Trip. Road 10.15Trip. 9.15 Antiques Road Trip. 10.15 Restoration Home. (R) 11.15 Alex Restoration Home. Fix. (R) 11.15 Alex Polizzi’s Christmas (R) 12.15 Polizzi’s Christmas Fix. (R) 12.15 The A to Z of TV Cooking. 1.00 The to ZDates of TVofCooking. 1.00 Film:A 12 Christmas. Film: Dates of Christmas. (2011)122.25 Film: Confessions of a (2011) 2.25 (2009) Film: Confessions Shopaholic. 4.00 Are Youof a Shopaholic. (2009) 4.00Flog Are It! You(R) Being Served? (R) 4.30 BeingFilm: Served? 4.30Victoria. Flog It! (R) 5.25 The (R) Young 5.25 Film: The Young Victoria. (2009) Historical drama, starring (2009) Historical drama, starring Emily Blunt. Emily Blunt. 7.05 Christmas University 7.05 Christmas Challenge.University Kent takes on Challenge. Lancaster. Kent takes on Lancaster. 7.35 ‘Allo ‘Allo! Yvette reveals 7.35 ‘Allo YvetteFestive reveals she is‘Allo! pregnant. she is pregnant. Festivefrom episode of the comedy episode of the comedy from 1991, starring Gorden Kaye. 1991, (R) starring Gorden Kaye. (R) 8.20 Dad’s Army. Captain 8.20 Mainwaring’s Dad’s Army. Captain brother visits. Mainwaring’s brother visits. (R) (R) 9.00 The World’s Most Expensive 9.00 The World’s Most Alastair Expensive Stolen Paintings. Stolen Paintings.the Alastair Sooke examines Sooke examines the shadowy world of art crime, shadowy world investigating theof art crime, investigating thesurrounding circumstances circumstances audacious theftssurrounding of some of audacious some of most of valuable the world’sthefts the world’s most valuable works of art. works of art. 10.00 Ronnie Barker: The Many 10.00 Ronnie Barker: TheofMany Faces Of. A profile the Faces Of.actor A profile of the (R) comedy and writer. comedy actor and writer. (R) 11.00 The Two Ronnies: The 11.00 The TwoRecordings. Ronnies: The Studio Studio Recordings. Unedited takes from the Unedited takes from classic comedy show.the (R) classic comedy show. (R) 11.30 The Wrong Mans. Sam and 11.30 Phil The stumble Wrong Mans. Sam and upon an Phil stumble upon assassination plot.an (R) assassination plot. (R) 12.00 The Wrong Mans. (R) 1.00 12.00Wake The Wrong 1.00 Film: Wood.Mans. (2010)(R) 2.25 Film: WakeThe Wood. 2.25 Sign Zone: Day(2010) I Got My Sight Sign Zone: TheThe DaySilent I Got My Back. (R) 3.15 War.Sight (R) Back. (R) 3.15 The Silent War. (R) 4.15 This Is BBC Two. 4.15 This Is BBC Two.

6.00 CITV: Babar and the 6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. 6.10 The Cat Adventures of Badou. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot6.10 About That. in the Hat Knows a Lot That. (R) 6.25 The Cat in the About Hat Knows TheThat. Cat in(R)the6.35 HatDino Knows a(R) Lot6.25 About aDan. Lot (R) About That. 6.35 6.50 Dino(R)Dan. (R)Dino 7.00 Dan. (R) 6.50 (R) 7.00 Canimals. (R) Dino 7.10 Dan. Canimals. (R) Canimals. (R) 7.10 Canimals. 7.15 Canimals. (R) 7.25 Sooty.(R) (R) 7.15 Canimals. (R) 7.25 Sooty. 7.35 Horrid Henry. (R) 7.45 Om(R) 7.35 Horrid Henry. (R) 7.45 Om Nom Stories. (R) 7.50 Kick Nom Stories. (R) 7.50 Daredevil. Kick Buttowski – Suburban Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil. 8.00 Kick Buttowski – Suburban 8.00 Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil. 8.15 Bottom Knocker Daredevil. Bottom Street. 8.308.15 Munch Box.Knocker 9.25 ITV Street. 8.30 The Munch Box. ITV News. 9.30 Home of 9.25 Fabulous News. The Home of Fabulous Cakes. 9.30 (R) 10.25 Murder, She Cakes. She Wrote. (R) (R) 10.25 11.25 Murder, ITV News; Wrote. (R)11.30 11.25Surprise ITV News; Weather. Surprise. Weather. Surprise Surprise. (R) 12.3011.30 Let’s Do Christmas with (R) Let’s DoThe Christmas with Gino12.30 & Mel. 1.30 Unforgettable Gino & Mel. 1.30(R) The2.00 Unforgettable Frankie Howerd. Film: The Frankie Howerd. Film: The Mummy: Tomb of(R) the2.00 Dragon Mummy: the Dragon Emperor. Tomb (2008)of4.05 Harry Potter: Emperor. Behind the(2008) Magic4.05 – TheHarry OrderPotter: of Behind the Magic – TheRegional Order of the Phoenix. (R) 5.05 the Phoenix. (R) 5.05 Regional Programme; Weather.5.15 ITV Programme; Weather.5.15 ITV News; Weather. 5.30 The Chase: News; Weather. Celebrity Special.5.30 The Chase: Celebrity Special. 6.30 Film: Harry Potter and the 6.30 Film: and the Order Harry of thePotter Phoenix. Order ofThe thewizard Phoenix. (2007) unites his (2007)pupils The wizard fellow into aunites secrethis fellowtopupils army battleinto the a secret army to battle theVoldemort. resurrected Lord resurrected Lord Voldemort. Fantasy adventure sequel, Fantasy adventure sequel,and starring Daniel Radcliffe starring Daniel Radcliffe and Gary Oldman. Gary Oldman. 9.10 The Illusionists. Leading 9.10 magicians The Illusionists. Leading and illusionists magicians and illusionists perform large-scale tricks, perform magic large-scale tricks, comedy and escape comedy magic and escape stunts for a celebrity-packed stunts for a celebrity-packed crowd at Hammersmith’s crowd at Hammersmith’s Apollo theatre. Apollo theatre. 10.15 ITV News; Weather. 10.15 ITV News; Weather. 10.30 Film: You, Me and Dupree. 10.30 (2006) Film: You, Me and Dupree. Comedy, starring (2006)Wilson. Comedy, starring Owen Owen Wilson. 12.30 Jackpot247. 3.00 The 12.30 Jackpot247. 3.00 (R) The3.45 Jeremy Kyle Show USA. Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 3.45 ITV Nightscreen. ITV Nightscreen.

6.20 Film: Dreamer: Inspired by a 6.20 Story. Film: Dreamer: Inspired True (2005) 8.00 The by a True Story. (2005) Morning Line. 9.008.00 The The American MorningShow. Line. 9.00 The American Football 10.00 Frasier. (R) Football Show. 10.00 Frasier. (R) 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.30 The The Big Bang 11.30 The Simpsons. (R)Theory. 12.00 The Simpsons. (R) (R) 12.25 12.00 Jamie’s The Best Simpsons. Simpsons. (R) 12.25 Jamie’s Best4 Ever Christmas. (R) 1.30 Channel Ever Christmas. (R) 1.30 Racing. 4.00 Gadget Man.Channel (R) 4.304 Racing. 4.00with Gadget Man. (R)Come 4.30 Come Dine Me. (R) 5.05 Come DineMe. with (R)Come 5.05 Come Dine with (R)Me. 5.35 Dine Dine withEmma Me. (R)Nurse 5.35hosts Come Dine with Me. with Me. third Emma Nurseparty. hosts(R) Cardiff’s dinner Cardiff’s third dinner party. (R) 6.05 Come Dine with Me. Gina 6.05 Come Dine with Me.the Gina Goddard-Bell hosts Goddard-Bell hostsintheCardiff. fourth dinner party fourth (R) dinner party in Cardiff. (R) 6.35 Come Dine with Me. 6.35 Come Dinemanager with Me.Stewart Hospitality Hospitality manager Stewart Duff hosts the final dinner Duff the final partyhosts in Cardiff, anddinner has a party in Cardiff, a reputation to liveand up has to after reputation live up to after constantly to talking about his constantly talking about his love of five-star cooking. (R) love of five-star cooking. (R) 7.05 Channel 4 News. 7.05 Channel 4 News. 7.15 Film: Deck the Halls. (2006) 7.15 Film: Deck the Halls. (2006) Two neighbours feud over Two over who neighbours has the bestfeud Christmas who best lightshas andthe end up Christmas resorting lights and endmeasures up resorting to desperate to to desperate measures to outdo each other. Comedy, outdo each other. Comedy, starring Danny DeVito and starring DeVito and MatthewDanny Broderick. Matthew Broderick. 9.00 Film: Four Christmases. 9.00 Film: Christmases. (2008)Four A couple struggle to (2008) couple four struggle to make it Athrough family make it through foursame family Christmases on the Christmases oneach the same day as they see of their day as they see each of their divorced parents in turn. divorced parents in turn. Comedy, with Vince Vaughn Comedy, Vince Vaughn and Reesewith Witherspoon. and Reese Witherspoon. 10.40 Film: Sanctum. (2011) 10.40 Film: Sanctum. (2011) Premiere. Undersea thriller, Premiere. Undersea thriller, starring Richard Roxburgh starring Roxburgh and IoanRichard Gruffudd. and Ioan Gruffudd. 12.50 Stand Up for the Week. (R) 12.50Fresh StandMeat. Up for Week. (R) 1.35 (R)the 2.20 1.35 Fresh (R) Meat. (R)90210. 2.20 5.15 Hollyoaks. 4.35 Hollyoaks. (R)5.40 4.35The 90210. 5.15 Suburgatory. American Suburgatory. Football Show.5.40 (R) The American Football Show. (R)

6.00 Milkshake! 10.10 Inside 6.00 Milkshake! Inside Hollywood. 10.2010.10 The Dog Hollywood. 10.20 TheWorld’s Dog Rescuers. (R) 10.50 Rescuers. (R) 10.50 Strongest Man 2013:World’s Qualifiers. (R) Strongest Man 2013:Trucks Qualifiers. 11.55 Eddie Stobart: and (R) 11.55 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. (R) 12.55 Film: Home Trailers. 12.55 Film: Home Alone 4. (R) (2002) 2.40 Film: Mrs Alone 2.40 Film: Mrs Miracle4.2:(2002) Miracle in Manhattan. Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan. (2010) 4.25 Film: A Cinderella (2010) 4.25 Film: A Cinderella Story. (2004) Romantic comedy, Story. comedy, starring(2004) HilaryRomantic Duff and Chad starring Michael Hilary Murray.Duff and Chad Michael Murray. 6.15 Film: Secret Santa. (2001) 6.15 Film: Secret Santa. (2001) Premiere. A 10-year-old Premiere. A 10-year-old orphan believes an old man orphan an his old aunt man is Santabelieves Claus, but is Santa Claus, but his aunt fears his hope is being fears his hope is being exploited. Family drama, exploited. Family Fenn, drama,Hume starring Sherilyn starring Sherilyn Fenn, Cronyn and Rory Culkin.Hume Cronyn and Rory Culkin. 8.00 Film: A Christmas Carol. 8.00 Film: Christmas Carol. (1999)AMiserly Ebenezer (1999) Ebenezer ScroogeMiserly hates the Christmas Scrooge hates the Christmas season, but is warned to season, butattitude is warned change his by to a change his attitude by a series of ghosts. Dickens’ series of ghosts. Dickens’ classic tale, with Patrick classic Patrick Stewarttale, and with Richard E Grant. Stewart and Richard E Grant. 9.55 5 News Weekend. 9.55 5 News Weekend. 10.00 The Bible. Jesus arrives in 10.00 The Bible. and Jesus arrivesHe in is Jerusalem declares Jerusalem andand declares He is the Messiah, the high the Messiah, anddecides the high priest Caiaphas to priest Caiaphas decidesJudas to approach His follower approach followertoJudas Iscariot inHis an attempt stop Iscariot Him. in an attempt to stop Him. 11.55 Inside Hollywood. Magazine 11.55 Inside Hollywood. show, with locationMagazine reports show, with locationnews reports and showbusiness and showbusiness news from behind the scenes in from behind(R) the scenes in Tinseltown. Tinseltown. (R) 12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive 12.00 SuperCasino. LiveWarfare. interactive gaming. 3.05 Helicopter gaming. Helicopter (R) 4.00 3.05 Wildlife SOS. (R)Warfare. 4.25 (R) 4.00 Wildlife SOS.Roary (R) 4.25 Make It Big. (R) 4.50 the Make It Big. (R) 4.50 Roary Racing Car. (R) 5.00 Angels the of Racing Car. (R) 5.00 Angels of (R) Jarm. (R) 5.10 Hana’s Helpline. Jarm. (R) 5.10 Hana’s Helpline. (R) 5.20 Angels of Jarm. (R) 5.25 The 5.20 Angels Jarm.(R) (R)5.40 5.25Roary The Funky Valley of Show. Funky ValleyCar. Show. (R) 5.40 Roary the Racing (R) 5.50 Hana’s the Racing(R)Car. (R) 5.50 Hana’s Helpline. Helpline. (R)

BBC Three BBC Three 7.00 Great Movie Mistakes 2013 7.00 Great Movie 2013 7.10 Doctor Who Mistakes 7.55 Top Gear 7.10 Doctor Who9.10 7.55Film: Top Gear Vietnam Special Con Air Vietnam11.00 Special 9.10Guy Film: Con Air (1997) Family (1997) 11.00 Family Guy BBC Four BBC Four 7.00 Comet of the Century: A 7.00 Comet of the Century: A Horizon Special 8.00 Shipwrecks: Horizon Special Shipwrecks: Britain’s Sunken8.00 History 9.00 Film: Britain’s Sunken History 9.00 Film: Papillon (1973) 11.25 When Papillon (1973)the 11.25 When Albums Ruled World Albums Ruled the World ITV2 ITV2 3.50 The Only Way Is Essexmas 3.50 Peter The Only WayMy Is Essexmas 4.50 Andre: Life 5.55 4.50 Peter MyatLife 5.55 You’ve BeenAndre: Framed Christmas! You’ve Been Framed at Christmas! 7.00 You’ve Been Framed at 7.00 You’ve8.00 Been Framed at Christmas The Xtra Factor ChristmasStory 8.00(2013) The Xtra Factor Winner’s 9.00 Film: Winner’s Story (2013) 9.00 Film: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Shawshank Redemption 11.55 Celebrity Juice: Parallel(1994) 11.55 Celebrity Juice: Parallel Juicyverse Part One Juicyverse Part One ITV3 ITV3 3.45 Film: Columbo: Swan Song 3.45 Film: Swan (1974) 5.55Columbo: A Touch of FrostSong 8.00 (1974) The 5.55death A Touch Frost 8.00 Lewis. of anofOxford don Lewis.toThe an Oxford don leads thedeath shadyofunderworld of leads to theboxing. shady underworld unlicensed 10.00 Bombof unlicensed Girls 11.00 boxing. Wycliffe10.00 Bomb Girls 11.00 Wycliffe ITV4 ITV4 3.30 Film: Blues Brothers 2000 3.30 Film: Brothers (1998) 6.00Blues Storage Wars 2000 8.00 (1998)Kelly’s 6.00 Storage Wars 8.00 Film: Heroes (1970) 10.50 Film: Kelly’s Heroes (1970) Film: Training Day (2001) 10.50 Film: Training Day (2001) E4 E4 3.30 The Big Bang Theory: Geekiest 3.30 The Big6.30 BangHow Theory: Guest Stars I MetGeekiest Your Guest Stars I Met Your Mother 8.006.30 Film:How Transformers: Mother 8.00 Film: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) 11.00 Revenge of theTheory Fallen (2009) 11.00 The Big Bang The Big Bang Theory Film4 Film4 2.45 Transformers (2007) 5.30 The 2.45 Transformers (2007) 5.30 The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Fantasy adventure, starring Freddie Fantasy adventure, starring(2001) Freddie Highmore. 7.20 Zoolander Highmore. 7.20 Zoolander (2001) Comedy, starring Ben Stiller. 9.00 Comedy, starring Ben(2010) Stiller.Comedy 9.00 Everything Must Go Everything MustWill Go (2010) drama, starring Ferrell. Comedy 10.55 drama, starring Ferrell.comedy, 10.55 Semi-Pro (2008)Will Sporting Semi-ProWill (2008) Sporting comedy, starring Ferrell. starring Will Ferrell.

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Jonas Jonas Armstrong Armstrong The Whale The Whale BBC1, 9pm BBC1, 9pm It’s almost impossible to It’s almost impossible to mention the name “Sheen” mention the name “Sheen” without either Welsh without either Welsh wonder Michael or wonder Michael or Hollywood hellraiser Charlie Hollywood hellraiser Charlie usually springing to mind. usually springing to mind. But there’s another Sheen But there’s another Sheen who deserves our attention who deserves our attention and that’s Martin, the longand that’s Martin, the longsuffering father of Charlie. suffering father of Charlie. Anybody who’s seen him in Anybody who’s seen him in the likes of The West Wing, the likes of The West Wing, Badlands and Apocalypse Badlands and Apocalypse It’s something of a coup It’s something of a coup that the Beeb have that the Beeb have managed to snare him for managed to snare him for this drama. Sheen plays this drama. Sheen plays Old Thomas Nickerson, a Old Thomas Nickerson, a maritime veteran who maritime veteran who recalls the time he was a recalls the time he was a cabin boy aboard the Essex, cabin boy aboard the Essex, an ill-fated whaling ship. an ill-fated whaling ship.

6.00 Breakfast. 7.30 Match of the 6.00 Breakfast. 7.30 MatchMarr of the Day. (R) 9.00 The Andrew Day. (R)10.00 9.00Fern The Andrew Marr Show. Britton Meets Show. 10.00 Fern Britton Christine Ohuruogu. 11.00Meets Film: Christine George ofOhuruogu. the Jungle.11.00 (1997)Film: 12.25 George of the Jungle. (1997) 12.25 MOTD2 Extra. 1.00 BBC News; MOTD2 Extra. 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.15 Christmas Kitchen Weather. 1.15 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin. (R) 2.00 When with James Miranda MetMartin. Bruce.(R) (R)2.00 3.05When Miranda Met Bruce. (R) 3.05 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf Wallace & Gromit: MatterBabies. of Loaf and Death. (R) 3.35A Snow and4.35 Death. 3.35The Snow (R) Big(R) Sing: UK’sBabies. Top 10 (R) 4.355.15 Big Film: Sing: The Carols. AliceUK’s in Top 10 Carols. 5.15 Film: Alice in with Wonderland. (1951) Drama, Wonderland. (1951) Beaumont. Drama, with the voice of Kathryn the voice of Kathryn Beaumont. 6.30 BBC News; Regional News; 6.30 Weather. BBC News; Regional News; Weather. 7.00 Countryfile Christmas 7.00 Countryfile Special. TheChristmas team enjoys a Special. team enjoys woodlandThe Christmas at a woodland Christmas Westonbirt Arboretumatin Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. The 8.00 experts AntiquesareRoadshow. The at Edinburgh’s experts are at Edinburgh’s National Gallery of Modern National Gallery of include Modernan Art, where objects Art, where objects 18th-century ivoryinclude figure an 18th-century figure ploughed up inivory a local field ploughed up in a local field and a manuscript by Robert and a manuscript by Robert Burns. Burns. 9.00 The Whale. Jonas 9.00 The Whale.and Jonas Armstrong Martin Sheen Armstrong and Martin star in this drama aboutSheen a star in this drama about a 19th-century whaling ship 19th-century whaling ship attacked and sunk by a attacked and sunk by athe sperm whale, leaving spermstranded whale, leaving crew in threethe crew stranded smaller boats. in three smaller boats. 10.30 BBC News; Regional News; 10.30 Weather. BBC News; Regional News; Weather. 10.55 Sting: When the Last Ship 10.55 Sails. Sting: Sting Whenperforms the Last Ship songs Sails.his Sting songs from newperforms album The Last from his new album The Ship, inspired by the Last Ship, inspired by the shipbuilding community of shipbuilding community of Wallsend in north-east Wallsendwhere in north-east England, he was born England, where he was born and raised. and raised. 12.15 Film: The Magdalene 12.15 The2.05 Magdalene Sisters.Film: (2002) Weatherview. Sisters. 2.10 BBC(2002) News.2.05 Weatherview. 2.10 BBC News.

6.00 This Is BBC Two. 7.00 Natural 6.00 This BBC Two. 7.00 Natural World: TheIsWoman Who Swims World: TheWhales. Woman(R) Who Swims with Killer 8.00 with KillerRoad Whales. 8.00 Antiques Trip.(R) 9.00 Antiques Antiques Trip. 9.00 Antiques Road Trip.Road 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Road Trip. 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 11.30 Tom Kerridge Best Bites. 11.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas. (R) 12.00 Food Cooks 12.00(R) Food & DrinkChristmas. Christmas(R) Special. & Drink Christmas2.55 Special. 1.00 EastEnders. Flog (R) It! (R) 1.00 Film: EastEnders. 2.55 Flog It! (R) 3.25 Nativity! (2009) 3.25 Film:starring Nativity! (2009) Comedy, Martin Freeman. Comedy, starring 5.50 Martin Freeman. 5.05 Ski Sunday. The 12 5.05 5.50(R) The 12 DrinksSkiofSunday. Christmas. Drinks of Christmas. (R) 6.50 Porridge. Fletch discovers 6.50 Porridge. Fletchatdiscovers fellow inmates Slade fellow at Slade Prisoninmates are planning an Prison are planning an and escape over Christmas, escape over Christmas, and is convinced it is doomed. is (R)convinced it is doomed. (R) 7.30 Top of the Pops 2: Christmas 7.30 Top of Mark the Pops 2: Christmas 2013. Radcliffe 2013. Mark Radcliffe presents festive favourites presents festive favourites from the archive, including from the archive, classics by John &including Yoko, classics by John & Yoko,and Slade, Wizzard, Wham! Slade, Wizzard, Wham! Paul McCartney, as well and as a Paul McCartney, asbywell as a new performance new performance by Boyzone. Boyzone. 9.00 The Choir: Sing While You 9.00 The Choir: Sing While You Work. The three remaining Work. remaining choirs The facethree their biggest choirs faceastheir challenge theybiggest perform a challenge as theybyperform song composed Paul a song composed by Paul Mealor at Ely Cathedral, Mealorone at Ely Cathedral, before is picked as the before one as the winner. Lastisinpicked the series. winner. Last in the series. 10.00 The Sarah Millican 10.00 Television The Sarah Millican Programme Television Special. Programme Christmas With Christmas Special. With Phillip Schofield, Judy Parfitt Phillip Schofield, Judy and Helen George. Parfitt and Helen George. 10.30 Hebburn. Jack and Sarah fly 10.30 in Hebburn. Jack and Sarah from Switzerland for fly in from Switzerland forseries. Christmas. Last in the Christmas. Last in the series. 11.00 Film: A Bunch of Amateurs. 11.00 (2008) Film: AComedy, Bunch ofstarring Amateurs. (2008) Comedy, starring Burt Reynolds. Burt Reynolds. 12.35 Film: Tai-Pan. (1986) 2.35 12.35Zone: Film:Countryfile. Tai-Pan. (1986) 2.35 Sign (R) 3.30 Sign Zone: Countryfile. Holby City. (R) 4.30 This(R) Is 3.30 BBC Holby City. (R) 4.30 This Is BBC Two. Two.

6.00 CITV: Babar and the 6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. 6.10 The Cat Adventures of Badou. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot6.10 About That. in the Hat Knows a Lot That. (R) 6.25 The Cat in the About Hat Knows TheThat. Cat in(R)the6.35 HatDino Knows a(R) Lot6.25 About a Lot (R) About That. 6.35 Dan. 6.50 Dino(R)Dan. (R)Dino 7.00 Dan. (R) 6.50 (R) 7.00 Canimals. (R) Dino 7.10 Dan. Canimals. (R) Canimals. (R) 7.10 Canimals. (R) 7.15 Canimals. (R) 7.25 Bookaboo. 7.15 Canimals. (R) 7.25 Bookaboo. (R) 7.35 Horrid Henry. (R) 7.50 (R) 7.35 Horrid 7.50 Victorious. 8.15Henry. Bottom(R) Knocker Victorious. Knocker Street. 8.308.15 Fort Bottom Boyard Ultimate Street. 8.309.25 FortITV Boyard Ultimate Challenge. News. 9.30 Challenge. 9.25 ITV(R) News. 9.30 Storage Hoarders. 10.30 Storage Hoarders. (R) 10.30 Sunday Side Up. 11.30 Sunday Sunday12.30 Side Up. Scoop. ITV11.30 News;Sunday Weather. Scoop.Inside 12.30the ITVNational News; Weather. 12.35 Trust. 12.35 Inside the National Trust. 1.35 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino 1.35 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. 2.35 Show Me the Telly. (R) & Mel. 2.35 Show Me the Telly. (R) 3.35 Midsomer Murders. (R) 5.35 3.35 Midsomer Murders. (R) 5.35 Harry Potter: Behind the Magic – HarryHalf-Blood Potter: Behind theThe Magic – The Prince. making TheHarry Half-Blood Prince. making of Potter and the The Half-Blood of Harry(R) Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Prince. (R) 6.35 Regional Programme; 6.35 Weather. Regional Programme; Weather. 6.45 ITV News; Weather. 6.45 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Coronation Street. Kylie’s 7.00 behaviour Coronationspirals Street.outKylie’s of behaviour spirals out of control. control. 7.30 Film: Harry Potter and the 7.30 Film: HarryPrince. Potter and the Half-Blood (2009) Half-Blood Prince. (2009)the The wizard must uncover The wizard mustVoldemort’s uncover the secrets of Lord secrets of Lord past to try to endVoldemort’s the evil past to try reign to endofthe evil sorcerer’s terror. sorcerer’s reign of terror. Fantasy adventure sequel, Fantasy adventure sequel, with Daniel Radcliffe. with Daniel Radcliffe. 10.30 Sex, Lies and a Very British 10.30 Scapegoat. Sex, Lies and a VeryLloyd British Andrew Scapegoat. Andrew Webber examines theLloyd Webber examines Profumo Affair. the Profumo Affair. 11.35 ITV News; Weather. 11.35 ITV News; Weather. 11.50 The Cube. A hairdresser and 11.50 aThe Cube. A hairdresser youth worker take up theand a youth worker challenge. (R) take up the challenge. (R) 12.45 Premiership Rugby Union. 12.45The Premiership Rugby Union. 1.35 Store. 2.55 The Jeremy 1.35Show The Store. Kyle USA.2.55 3.40The ITV Jeremy Kyle Show USA. Nightscreen. 5.053.40 TheITV Jeremy Kyle Nightscreen. Show. (R) 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. (R)

6.40 Film: Garfield Gets Real. 6.40 Film: Real. (2007) 7.55Garfield Jamie’sGets Money Saving (2007) (R) 7.558.25 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. Jamie’s Money Meals. (R) 8.25 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. (R) 9.00 Jamie’s Saving Meals. 9.00(R) Jamie’s Money Saving (R) Meals. 9.30 Money Saving Sunday Brunch.Meals. 12.30(R) The9.30 Big Sunday Brunch. 12.30 The Bang Theory. 12.55 The BigBig Bang Bang Theory. 12.55 The Big Theory. 1.25 The Simpsons.Bang (R) Simpsons. Theory. 1.25 The 1.55 The Simpsons. (R) 2.20(R) 1.55 The Simpsons. (R) 2.20 Kirstie’s Crafty Christmas. (R) 3.25 Crafty Christmas Christmas.with (R) 3.25 AKirstie’s Great British A GreatBeeny. British(R) Christmas with 4 Sarah 4.25 Channel Sarah Beeny. (R) 4.25 Channel 4 News. 4.30 Film: Scrooged. (1988) News. 4.30 Film: Scrooged. (1988) 6.25 The Snowman. Animated 6.25 adventure, The Snowman. basedAnimated on adventure,Briggs’ based on Raymond festive tale Raymond Briggs’ about a small boy festive whose tale about a small boy whose snowman magically comes snowman magically to life and whisks himcomes off on to life and whisks him the journey of a lifetimeofftoon the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole. (R) the North Pole. (R) 6.55 Film: Night at the Museum: 6.55 Battle Film: Night the Museum: of theatSmithsonian. Battle ofNightwatchman the Smithsonian. (2009) Larry (2009) and his Nightwatchman living museum- Larry and his living museumexhibit friends must stop a exhibit friends must stop reanimated pharaoh froma reanimated pharaoh taking over the world.from taking over the world. Fantasy comedy sequel, Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller. starring Ben Stiller. 9.00 Homeland. Carrie and Brody 9.00 seek Homeland. Carrie and Brody refuge as security seek refuge forces closeas in,security and while forcesplans closea in, and while Saul last-ditch rescue Saul plans the a last-ditch rescue operation, former marine operation,tothefind former marine struggles redemption. struggles find redemption. Last in thetoseries. Last in the series. 10.25 Film: Never Let Me Go. 10.25 (2010) Film: Never Let Me Go. Premiere. Three (2010) Premiere. teenagers growingThree up in an teenagers growing uptoin an isolated school come isolated school come to terms with an inescapable termsRomantic with an inescapable fate. drama, fate. Romantic drama, starring Carey Mulligan, starring Garfield Carey Mulligan, Andrew and Keira Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley. Knightley. 12.20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (R) 12.20American Alan Carr:Football Chatty Live. Man. 4.45 (R) 1.15 1.15 American Football(R) Live. KOTV Boxing Weekly. 5.104.45 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (R) 5.10(R) Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) 5.35 Suburgatory. 5.35 Suburgatory.

6.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. 6.05 6.00 Milkshake!: 6.05 Roary the Racing Peppa Car. (R)Pig. 6.15 Fifi Roary Racing Car. 6.15 Fifi and thethe Flowertots. (R)(R) 6.25 Bubble and the Flowertots. (R) 6.25 Bubble Guppies. (R) 6.40 The Mr Men Guppies. 6.40 The Mr Men Show. (R)(R) 6.50 Chloe’s Closet. Show.Roobarb (R) 6.50and Chloe’s Closet. 7.00 Custard Too. (R) 7.00 Bananas Roobarb in and Custard(R) Too.7.25 (R) 7.10 Pyjamas. 7.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) Make Way for Noddy. (R) 7.357.25 City Make Way for (R) Princess. 7.35 City of Friends. (R)Noddy. 7.50 Little of (R) 7.50Ballerina. Little Princess. (R)Friends. 8.10 Angelina (R) (R) Angelina Ballerina. (R) and 8.258.10 Rupert Bear. (R) 8.40 Ben 8.25 Rupert Bear. (R) 8.40 Ben Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 9.00and Holly’s Little (R) Kingdom. (R) 9.00 Jelly Jamm. 9.15 LazyTown. Jelly Jamm. (R) 9.15 LazyTown. 9.45 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) 9.45 The Toby’s Circus. (R) 9.55 MrTravelling Men Show. (R) 10.15 9.55 TheStrongest Mr Men Show. (R) 10.15 World’s Man 2013: World’s Strongest Man Qualifiers. (R) 11.15 My2013: Family and Qualifiers. (R) with 11.15Nigel My Family Other Turkeys Marven.and Other Turkeys with Nigel 12.15 Film: Richie Rich’sMarven. 12.15 Film:Wish. Richie Rich’s1.50 Film: Christmas (1998) Christmas (1998)(2013) 1.50 Film: Hats Off to Wish. Christmas! 3.35 Hats Off Christmas! (2013) 3.35 Film: It’stoa Very Merry Muppet Film: It’s a Movie. Very Merry Muppet Christmas (2002) 5.25 The Christmasand Movie. Muppets Lady(2002) Gaga at5.25 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas. Christmas. 6.40 Film: The Family Man. 6.40 (2000) Film: The Family Man. Drama, with Nicolas (2000)and Drama, with Nicolas Cage Tea Leoni. Edited Cage and Tea Leoni. Edited for language and nudity. for language and nudity. 8.55 5 News Weekend. 8.55 5 News Weekend. 9.00 The Bible. Jesus carries His 9.00 cross The Bible. Jesus carries to Golgotha and is His cross to Golgotha crucified, but Maryand is crucified, Mary Magdalenebut finds His tomb Magdalene His tomb empty whenfinds she visits it empty whenafter sheHis visits it three days death. threeindays after His death. Last the series. Last in the series. 10.50 Film: Far and Away. (1992) 10.50 Romantic Film: Far and Away. (1992) period drama, RomanticTom period drama, starring Cruise and starringKidman. Tom Cruise and Nicole Nicole Kidman. 1.30 SuperCasino. Live interactive 1.30 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Helicopter Warfare. gaming. Helicopter (R) 3.55 3.05 Wildlife SOS. (R)Warfare. 4.20 (R) 3.55 Wildlife SOS. (R) Make It Big. (R) 4.50 Roary4.20 the Make It Big. (R) 4.50 Roary Racing Car. (R) 5.00 Angels the of Racing Car. (R) 5.00 Angels of (R) Jarm. (R) 5.10 Hana’s Helpline. Jarm. (R) 5.10 Hana’s Helpline. (R) 5.20 Angels of Jarm. (R) 5.25 The 5.20 Angels Jarm.(R) (R)5.40 5.25Roary The Funky Valley of Show. Funky ValleyCar. Show. (R) 5.40 Roary the Racing (R) 5.50 Hana’s the Racing(R)Car. (R) 5.50 Hana’s Helpline. Helpline. (R)

BBC Three BBC Three 7.00 Doctor Who: The Day of the 7.00 Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor 8.20 Film: Madagascar Doctor 9.40 8.20 Merry Film: Madagascar (2005) Madagascar (2005)Russell 9.40 Merry Madagascar 10.00 Howard’s Good News 10.00 Family RussellGuy Howard’s Good News 11.00 11.00 Family Guy BBC Four BBC Four 7.00 Film: Whisky Galore! (1949) 7.00 The Film:Rabbits WhiskyofGalore! 8.20 Skomer(1949) 8.30 8.20Fir The Rabbits of SkomerThe 8.30 The Tree 9.00 Timeshift: The Fir Tree 9.00 Timeshift: The Ladybird Books Story – How Britain Ladybird Books Story – HowJohn Britain Got the Reading Bug 10.00 Got the Reading Denver: Country Bug Boy 10.00 11.00 John The Denver: Country Boy 11.00 The Many Faces of Les Dawson Many Faces of Les Dawson ITV2 ITV2 2.55 Film: The Lost World: Jurassic 2.55 (1997) Film: The Lost World: Park 5.25 Film: Mr Jurassic Park (1997) 5.25 Film: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Magorium’s Emporium (2007) 7.15 Wonder You’ve Been Framed at (2007) 7.157.45 You’ve Been Framed at Christmas Film: Miss Christmas 7.45 Film: Miss Congeniality (2000) 10.00 Utterly CongenialityReality (2000)TV 10.00 Utterly Outrageous Moments Outrageous RealityAmerican TV Moments 2013 11.00 Film: Pie 2013 11.00 Film: American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) ITV3 ITV3 3.05 Film: Carry On Henry (1971) 3.05 Agatha Film: Carry On Henry (1971) 4.55 Christie’s Marple 7.00 4.55 Agatha Christie’s 7.00 Agatha Christie’s PoirotMarple 9.00 Lewis Agatha Christie’s Poirot 9.00 Lewis 11.00 A Touch of Frost 11.00 A Touch of Frost ITV4 ITV4 2.30 Film: Paths of Glory (1957) 2.30 Film: Film: Nevada Paths ofSmith Glory (1966) (1957) 4.20 4.20 ITV’s Film:Year Nevada Smith8.00 (1966) 7.00 of Sport 7.00 ITV’s Year of Sport 8.00 Premiership Rugby Union 9.00 Premiership Rugby Union(2008) 9.00 Film: Burn After Reading Film: Burn Reading (2008) 11.00 ChrisAfter Eubank: Sports Life 11.00 Chris Eubank: Sports Life Stories Stories E4 E4 5.00 How I Met Your Mother 7.00 5.00Big How I Met Your Mother 7.00 The Bang Theory 10.00 The The Big Bang Theory 10.00Tube The Inbetweeners 11.10 Rude Inbetweeners 11.10 Rude Tube Film4 Film4 2.40 Rat Race (2001) 4.50 2.40 Rat Race (2001) 4.50 Earthquake (1974) 7.10 Crocodile Earthquake (1974) 7.10 Crocodile Dundee (1986) Comedy, starring Dundee (1986) Comedy, starring Paul Hogan. 9.00 The Taking of Paul Hogan. 9.00 The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) Thriller remake, Pelham 123 (2009) Thriller remake, starring Denzel Washington. 11.05 starring Washington. 11.05 Don’t BeDenzel Afraid of the Dark (2010) Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)

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Breakfast. 9.00 Room on the 6.00 Breakfast. 8.20 Match of the Day. 6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Snow BBC1 6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Gruffalo. (R) BBC1 6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Gruffalo’s BBC1 6.00 BBC1 Queen. 9.30 A CBeebies Christmas Carol. Child. (R) 9.25 The Madagascar Broom. (R) 9.25 Mouse and Mole at BBC1 (R) 9.50 Film: 102 Dalmatians. (2000) (R) 10.00 Donkey’s Carolling

Christmas-tacular. (R) 10.05 Film: Ella Enchanted. (2004) Fantasy adventure, starring Anne Hathaway. 11.35 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. (R) 12.10 Only Fools and Horses. (R) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.30 Regional News; Weather. 1.40 Film: The Santa Clause. (1994) Comedy, with Tim Allen. 3.15 Film: Toy Story. (1995) 4.30 Film: A Christmas Carol. (2009) 6.00 BBC News; Weather. 6.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind. 7.30 A Question of Sport: Christmas Special. 8.00 EastEnders. 8.30 Would I Lie toYou? At Christmas. 9.00 John Bishop’s Christmas Show. 10.00 BBC News. 10.25 Regional News; Weather. 10.35 Match of the Day 2. 11.35 Citizen Khan. (R) 12.05 The Graham Norton Show.(R) 12.50 Weatherview. 12.55 BBC News.

10.10 Sarah & Duck: Christmas Special. 10.20 Film: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. (2006) Christmas fantasy comedy sequel, starring Tim Allen. 11.45 Only Fools and Horses. (R) 1.10 BBC News. 1.20 Regional News; Weather. 1.30 Film: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. (2005) Adventure, starring Tilda Swinton. 3.40 Film: Toy Story 2. (1999) 5.10 Shrek the Halls. (R) 5.35 BBC News. 5.50 Regional News Programmes; Weather. 5.55 Film: Finding Nemo. (2003) 7.30 EastEnders. 8.00 Holby City. 9.00 Last Tango in Halifax. 10.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special.10.45 Outnumbered; (R) National Lottery Update. 11.30 BBC News; Weather. 11.45 Westminster Abbey: The First Eucharist of Christmas. 1.05 Film: Protocol. (1984) 2.35 Weatherview. 2.40 BBC News.

Penguins in a Christmas Caper. (R) 9.40 Old Jack’s Boat: The Christmas Quest. 10.00 Christmas Day: Live from Westminster Abbey. 11.00 Film: Chicken Run. (2000) 12.20 BBC News; Weather. 12.30 Film: The Princess and the Frog. (2009) 2.00 Top of the Pops Christmas. 3.00 The Queen. 3.10 BBC News. 3.20 Film: Toy Story 3. (2010) 5.00 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. 6.15 Call the Midwife. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 EastEnders. 9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special. 10.05 Michael McIntyre’s Showtime. 11.05 BBC News; Weather. 11.20 On Christmas Night. 11.25 The Vicar of Dibley. (R) 12.10 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas. (R) 12.40 Film: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. (2004) Newsroom comedy, starring Will Ferrell. 2.15 Weatherview. 2.20 BBC News.

Christmas Time. 9.55 Film: 101 Dalmatians. (1996) Adventure remake, starring Glenn Close. 11.30 Film: Flushed Away. (2006) Animated adventure, featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman. 12.50 BBC News. 1.00 Regional News; Weather. 1.05 Film: Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. (2005) 2.25 Film: Alice in Wonderland. (2010) 4.05 Film: Cars 2. (2011) Premiere. Animated adventure sequel, with the voice of Owen Wilson. 5.45 BBC News. 6.00 Regional News Programmes; Weather. 6.05 Gangsta Granny. 7.15 EastEnders. 7.45 Still Open All Hours. 8.15 Death Comes to Pemberley. 9.20 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas. 10.00 BBC News. 10.15 Regional News; Weather. 10.25 Match of the Day. 11.55 Have I Got a Bit More 2013 News for You. 12.40 Skiing Weatherview. 12.45 BBC News.

This Is BBC Two. 6.20 Natural BBC2 6.00 This Is BBC Two. 6.50 Natural BBC2 6.00 This Is BBC Two. 6.20 Natural BBC2 6.00 World: The Real Jungle Book Bear. World: Animal House. (R) 7.50 Film: This Is BBC Two. 6.05 Natural World. (R) 7.20 Sign Zone: Food & BBC2 6.00 World. (R) 6.50 Film: Herbie Goes to Drink Christmas Special. 8.20 Tom Kerridge Herbie Rides Again. (1974) 9.15 Westminster (R) 7.20 Film: Herbie Goes Bananas. (1980) 8.50

Cooks Christmas. 8.50 The Culture Show: Derry Londonderry – A New Chapter? (R) 9.20 Film: The Bishop’s Wife. (1947) (R) 12.05 Operation Iceberg. (R) 2.05 Equestrian. 3.05 Film: Secretariat. (2010) 5.00 Flog It! 6.00 Celebrity Eggheads. (R) 6.30 The Great British Bake Off Christmas Special. 7.30 The Good Life. (R) 8.00 Christmas University Challenge. 8.30 Film: Jane Eyre. (2011) 10.20 QI XL. 11.05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. 11.35 Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve. 12.35 Film: Witchfinder General. (1968) 2.00 Sign Zone: Film 2013. 2.30 Fox Wars. (R) 3.10 This Is BBC Two.

Abbey. (R) 10.15 Film: An American in Paris. (1951) 12.05 Film: Splash! (1984) Romantic fantasy comedy, with Tom Hanks. 1.50 Film: Guys and Dolls. (1955) Musical, starring Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. 4.15 Film: Fantasia. (1940) 6.15 Carols from King’s. 7.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special. 8.00 Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas. (R) 9.00 QI XL. 9.45 Mel Smith: I’ve Sort of Done Things. 10.45 Comedy Connections. (R) 11.25 Film: The Awakening. (2011) 1.05 Film: The Spiral Staircase. (1945). 2.30 This Is BBC Two.

Film: The Red Shoes. (1948) 11.00 Carols from King’s. (R) 12.15 Music of the Monarchy with David Starkey. 1.20 Swingin’ Christmas. (R) 2.45 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special. 3.15 Doctor Who at the Proms. (R) 4.30 An Adventure in Space and Time. 6.00 Sign Zone: The Queen. (R) 6.10 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty. 7.40 Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies. (R) 8.30 Morecambe & Wise. 9.30 The Tractate Middoth. 10.05 MR James: Ghost Writer. 11.05 QI XL. (R) 11.50 Hebburn. (R) 12.20 Film: Dead Poets Society. (1989) 2.25 This Is BBC Two.

ITV

6.00 Daybreak. 8.30 Lorraine. 9.25 Film: The Christmas Takeover. (1998) 11.30 Catchphrase. (R) 12.15 ITV News; Weather. 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. 1.30 Steppin’ Out with Katherine Jenkins. (R) 2.45 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan. (R) 3.45 Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me. (R) 5.15 The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song. (R) 6.45 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas. 8.00 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.15 Christmas Carols on ITV. 11.15 Film: Couples Retreat. (2009) Comedy, starring Vince Vaughn. 1.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 2.00 ITV Nightscreen. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. (R)

ITV

6.00 CITV 8.25 Dinner Date. (R) 9.25 Film: Santa Claus: The Movie. (1985) 11.25 The Chase: Celebrity Special. (R) 12.30 The Big Christmas Reunion. (R) 1.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas. (R) 2.00 River Deep Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand. 3.00 The Queen. 3.10 ITV News; Weather. 3.20 Film: Tangled. (2010) Disney animated comedy, with the voice of Mandy Moore. 5.15 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas. 6.15 Emmerdale. 7.15 ITV News; Weather. 7.30 Coronation Street. 8.30 Downton Abbey. 10.30 ITV News; Weather. 10.45 Film: Love Actually. (2003) 1.10 Christmas Carols on ITV. (R) 2.10 Film: Closing the Ring. (2007) 4.05 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4

6.00 Daybreak. 8.30 Lorraine. 9.25 Murder, She Wrote. (R) 10.25 Film: The Mighty Ducks. (1992) Ice-hockey comedy, starring Emilio Estevez. 12.25 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. 1.25 ITV News; Weather. 1.40 ITV News London; Weather. 1.45 Rod Stewart’s Christmas. (R) 2.55 Film: Hulk. (2003) Comic-strip adventure, starring Eric Bana. 5.30 You’ve Been Framed! (R) 6.00 ITV News London; Weather. 6.30 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. 7.30 Coronation Street.8.00 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green. 8.30 Coronation Street. 9.00 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan. 10.00 ITV News; Weather. 10.10 ITV News London; Weather. 10.20 Panto! (R) 11.45 All Star Family Fortunes. (R) 12.20 Jackpot247. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 3.40 ITV Nightscreen. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. (R)

Channel 4

6.00 The Treacle People. (R) 6.15 Film: Valiant. (2005) Computer-animated adventure, with the voice of Ewan McGregor. 7.25 Film: That Darn Cat. (1997) Disney comedy remake, starring Christina Ricci. 9.05 Father Christmas. (R) 9.40 The Simpsons. (R) 10.10 Film: White Christmas. (1954) Musical, starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. 12.30 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross. (R) 3.40 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. 4.40 Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special. (R) 5.45 Channel 4 News. 6.00 4thought.tv. 6.05 The Simpsons. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks. 7.00 Nigella Bites Christmas Special. (R) 8.00 Food Unwrapped’s Christmas Dinner. 9.00 Heston’s Great British Food. 10.00 Fresh Meat. 10.50 Raised by Wolves. 11.25 Peep Show. (R) 11.55 Peep Show. (R) 12.30 Peep Show. (R) 2.25 Nashville. 3.05 90210. 3.45 Suburgatory. 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) 5.25 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) 5.55 Wilde Stories. (R)

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers. (R) 11.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. (R) 12.00 Building the Ice Hotel. (R) 1.00 Film: Harvey. (1950) Comedy, starring James Stewart. 3.10 Film: Oklahoma! (1955) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae. 5.55 Film: Christmas with the Kranks. (2004) Festive comedy, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen; 5 News Update. 8.00 The Gadget Show Christmas Stocking; 5 News at 9. 9.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2013. 11.50 Building the Ice Hotel. (R) 12.45 SuperCasino. 3.05 Helicopter Warfare. (R) 3.55 House Doctor. (R) 4.45 Great Artists. (R) 5.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) 5.35 Wildlife SOS. (R)

6.20 Wilde Stories. (R) 6.50 Wilde Stories. (R) 7.15 The Bear. (R) 7.45 Film: The Nativity Story. (2006) Biblical drama, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes. 9.45 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.15 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.40 The Simpsons. (R) 11.10 The Simpsons. (R) 11.40 The Simpsons. (R) 12.10 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. 1.10 Film: It’s a Wonderful Life. (1946) Fantasy drama, starring James Stewart. 3.50 Film: The Grinch. (2000) Fantasy comedy, starring Jim Carrey. 6.00 The Simpsons. (R) 6.25 Hollyoaks. 6.55 Channel 4 News. 7.00 4thought.tv. 7.05 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. (R) 7.30 The Snowman and the Snowdog. (R) 8.05 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Carols and Caravans. (R) 9.00 The IT Crowd Special: The Internet Is Coming. (R) 10.00 The IT Crowd Manual. 11.05 The IT Crowd: The Fans’ Favourite Episode. (R) 11.35 The IT Crowd: The Writer’s Favourite Episode. (R) 12.10 The Inbetweeners. (R) 2.05 Film: Idiocracy. (2006) Sci-fi comedy, starring Luke Wilson. 3.25 90210. 4.05 Suburgatory. 5.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R)

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) 10.05 The Dog Rescuers. (R) 10.40 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers. (R) 11.40 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. (R) 12.40 Film: Clash of the Titans. (1981) Mythical adventure, starring Harry Hamlin. 3.00 Film: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988) Comedy, starring Michael Caine. 5.10 Film: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol. (1951) Charles Dickens’ fantasy, starring Alastair Sim. 7.00 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas; 5 News Update. 8.00 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas; (R) 5 News at 9. 9.10 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies. 12.05 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights. (R) 1.05 SuperCasino. 3.05 Blackpool Lights. 3.55 House Doctor. (R) 4.45 Great Artists. (R) 5.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) 5.35 Wildlife SOS. (R)

6.10 Ivor the Invisible. (R) 6.35 Prep & Landing. (R) 7.00 Famous Fred. (R) 7.25 Little Wolf’s Book of Badness. (R) 7.55 Olive, the Other Reindeer. (R) 8.50 Film: James and the Giant Peach. (1996) Children’s fantasy, with Paul Terry. 10.25 Film: Horton Hears a Who! (2008) Animated comedy, featuring the voice of Jim Carrey. 12.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 12.35 The Big Bang Theory. 1.05 The Simpsons. (R) 1.40 The Snowman. (R) 2.10 The Snowman and the Snowdog. (R) 2.45 The Simpsons. (R) 3.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. 4.15 The Alternative Christmas Message. 4.20 Channel 4 News. 4.30 4thought.tv. 4.35 Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol. (1992) 6.15 Film: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. (1992) 8.30 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Stephen Fry. 9.30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special. 10.35 Man Down Christmas Special. 11.05 Father Ted Christmas Special. (R) 12.15 Father Ted. (R) 3.05 Film: A Matter of Life and Death. (1946) Romantic fantasy, starring David Niven and Kim Hunter. 4.50 90210. 5.30 Suburgatory. 5.55 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice. (R) Milkshake! 8.05 Film: Channel 5 6.00 Scrooge. (1970) Musical

fantasy, starring Albert Finney. 10.15 Film: Gone with the Wind. (1939) Epic romantic drama, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. 2.35 Film: Casablanca. (1942) Romantic drama, with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. 4.40 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies. (R) 7.30 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights. (R) 8.30 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas. The haulage company's most memorable festive moments. (R) 9.30 Film: Michael Jackson’s This Is It. (2009) Premiere. Documentary following the singer in rehearsal. 11.40 Greatest Christmas TV Moments. (R) 2.35 SuperCasino. 3.55 House Doctor. (R) 4.45 Great Artists. (R) 5.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) 5.35 Wildlife SOS. (R)

Monte Carlo. (1977) Adventure sequel, starring Dean Jones. 8.35 Westminster Abbey. (R) 9.35 Earthflight. (R) 10.35 Pride & Prejudice: Having a Ball. (R) 12.05 Film: Emma. (1996) Jane Austen drama, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. 2.00 Operation Snow Tiger. (R) 3.00 Operation Snow Tiger. (R) 4.00 Final Score. 5.15 You Have Been Watching – David Croft. (R) 6.15 Film: Dad’s Army. (1971) 7.45 Christmas University Challenge. 8.15 Idris Elba – King of Speed. 9.15 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. 10.15 Film: King Arthur. (2004) 12.10 Film: Dracula. (1958) 1.30 Film: Sign Zone: Jane Eyre. (2011) 3.20 This Is BBC Two.

ITV

6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. 6.10 Dino Dan. (R) 6.25 Dino Dan. (R) 6.40 Sooty. (R) 6.50 Bookaboo. 7.05 Horrid Henry. (R) 7.20 Almost Naked Animals. (R) 7.40 Almost Naked Animals. (R) 7.55 Bottom Knocker Street. 8.10 Bottom Knocker Street. 8.25 Dinner Date. 9.25 Film: Problem Child. (1990) 11.00 Film: The Flintstones. (1994) 12.45 ITV News; Weather. 1.05 Film: Casper. (1995) Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci. 3.00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – Behind the Magic. (R) 4.00 Off Their Rockers. (R) 4.30 The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song. (R) 6.00 ITV News; Weather. 6.15 Emmerdale. 7.15 Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010) 10.05 I Am Britney Jean: Britney Spears in Las Vegas. 11.05 ITV News; Weather. 11.20 Through the Christmas Keyhole. (R) 12.20 Film:The Affair of the Necklace. (2001) 2.20 Film: Inland Empire. (2006) 5.20 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4

6.15 Film: Mysterious Island. (1961) Sci-fi adventure, starring Michael Craig. 8.00 Morning Line. 9.00 Frasier. (R) 9.30 Frasier. (R) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.30 Film: The King and I. (1956) Oscar-winning musical, starring Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. 1.05 Channel 4 Racing. Including the King George VI Chase at 3.10. 3.35 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. 4.35 Come Dine with Me: Comedians Christmas Special. (R) 5.35 Hollyoaks. 6.05 Channel 4 News. 6.15 4thought.tv. 6.20 Film: Independence Day. (1996) Sci-fi adventure, starring Will Smith. 9.00 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2013. 11.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special. (R) 12.10 Film: Machete. (2010) Action thriller. 2.00 Film: Legend. (1985) Fantasy adventure, with Tom Cruise. 3.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) 4.35 Secret Removers. 5.30 Suburgatory.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.45 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers. (R) 10.45 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas. (R) 11.45 World's Most Pampered Pets. 12.45 Film: High Society. (1956) Musical romantic comedy, with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. 2.55 Film: Meet Me in St Louis. (1944) Musical, starring Judy Garland. 5.15 Film: The Wizard of Oz. (1939) Musical fantasy, starring Judy Garland. 7.15 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special. 8.15 World’s Strongest Man 2013. The opening heat. 9.15 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs. (R) 12.10 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special. (R) 1.10 SuperCasino. 3.05 Blackpool Lights. 3.55 House Doctor. (R) 4.45 Great Artists. (R) 5.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) 5.35 Wildlife SOS. (R)

11.25 Film: Bedtime Stories. (2008) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.15 Regional News; Weather. 1.25 Open All Hours:A Celebration.1.55 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas. (R) 2.35 Film: Enchanted. (2007) 4.10 Film: Megamind. (2010) Premiere. 5.40 BBC News; Weather. 5.55 Regional News Programmes; Weather. 6.05 Film: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (2008) 8.00 EastEnders. 8.30 Miranda. (R) 9.00 Death Comes to Pemberley. 10.00 BBC News. 10.15 Regional News; Weather.; National Lottery Update. 10.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special. (R) 11.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special. (R) 11.45 John Bishop’s Christmas Show. (R) 12.45 Film: The Lonely Guy. (1984) Comedy, starring Steve Martin. 2.10 Weatherview. 2.15 BBC News. 6.00 This Is BBC Two. 6.30 Natural BBC2 World: Tiger Dynasty. (R) 7.30 Sign

Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) 8.30 Africa 2013: Countdown to the Rains. (R) 9.30 Africa. (R) 10.30 Earthflight. 11.30 Film: War and Peace. (1956) 2.50 Film: How the West Was Won. (1962) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Celebrity Eggheads. (R) 6.30 The Choir: Sing While You Work. (R) 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. 8.00 Idris Elba – King of Speed. 9.00 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. 10.00 Film: Cast Away. (2000) 12.15 Ambassadors. (R) 1.15 Film: The Mummy. (1959) 2.40 Sign Zone: Imagine – Who’s Afraid of Machiavelli? (R) 3.40 Waiting for Gaga: A Culture Show Special. (R) 4.40 This Is BBC Two.

ITV

6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. 6.10 Dino Dan. (R) 6.25 Dino Dan. (R) 6.40 Sooty. (R) 6.50 Bookaboo. 7.05 Horrid Henry. (R) 7.20 Almost Naked Animals. (R) 7.40 Almost Naked Animals. (R) 7.55 Bottom Knocker Street. 8.10 Bottom Knocker Street. 8.25 Dinner Date. (R) 9.25 Murder, She Wrote. (R) 10.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. (R) 11.25 Film: Batteries Not Included. (1987) 1.25 ITV News; Weather. 1.35 ITV News London; Weather. 1.40 Film: Step Up. (2006) 3.45 The Chase. 4.45 Downton Abbey. (R) 6.35 ITV News London; Weather. 6.45 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. 7.30 Coronation Street. 8.00 You’ve Been Framed! (R) 8.30 Coronation Street. 9.00 Vicious. 9.35 Film: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001) 11.20 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 11.35 The Cube. (R) 12.25 Jackpot247. 3.00 Film: The Majestic. (2001) 5.30 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4

6.15 Suburgatory. 6.40 According to Jim. (R) 7.05 According to Jim. (R) 7.30 Will & Grace. (R) 7.55 Will & Grace. (R) 8.20 Film: A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures. (2010) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.55 The Simpsons. (R) 11.25 The Simpsons. (R) 11.55 Film: Aliens in the Attic. (2009) 1.35 Film: Dr Dolittle. (1998) 3.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. 4.15 Come Dine with Me Christmas Special. (R) 5.20 The Simpsons. (R) 5.50 Hollyoaks. 6.20 Hollyoaks. 6.50 Channel 4 News. 7.00 4thought.tv. 7.05 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. 8.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. 9.00 Film: The Inbetweeners Movie. (2011) 10.55 Queer as Pop: From the Gay Scene to the Mainstream. 11.55 Chic: iTunes Festival Special. 12.55 Kylie Minogue: Showgirl – Live At Earl’s Court. 1.55 Film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. (1975) 3.35 90210. 4.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) 5.10 SuperScrimpers. 5.20 Deal or No Deal. (R)

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013. (R) 11.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. (R) 12.00 Film: 633 Squadron. (1964) Second World War drama, starring Cliff Robertson. 1.50 Film: Zulu Dawn. (1979) Factbased historical drama, starring Burt Lancaster. 4.10 Film: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968) Adventure, starring Dick Van Dyke. 7.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Delivery; (R) 5 News Update. 8.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013; 5 News at 9. 9.00 Merry Christmas Mr Bean. (R) 9.30 Do It Yourself Mr Bean. (R) 10.00 Tommy Cooper’s Christmas. (R) 11.05 Film: The Plank. (1967) 12.15 SuperCasino. 3.05 Blackpool Lights. 3.50 Motorsport Mundial. 4.20 House Doctor. (R) 4.45 Great Artists. (R) 5.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) 5.35 Wildlife SOS. (R)

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The places I eat

Little Blue Smokehouse pops up with beer-braised pig’s cheeks Claire Beveridge @placesieatbtn

Pop-up restaurants have got to be one of my all-time favourite dining experiences. The anticipation about what will be on the menu - paired with eating great food (often cheaply) in a pub setting - is something I crave to see more of across the city. Therefore, imagine my delight when Street Diner regulars, The Little Blue Smokehouse, announced they would be serving

Great food in a pub setting

their array of smoked meats and other delights at one of Brighton and Hove’s best pubs. Partnering with Craft Beer Co on Upper North Street, the Little Blue Smokehouse team brought their usual array of smoked meats - plus an additional special of beer-braised pig’s cheeks. Little Blue Smokehouse started life as an experiment in the Crowborough pub, Blue Anchor. Owner Pop up at Craft Beer Co Martyn Cotton began experimenting with smokers, soon finish; some we finish in the oven; expanding on his American BBQ and some get steamed, braised, skills and turning a hobby into a chargrilled or deep-fried.” full-time career. At this particular pop-up, “I am very particular about Martyn had pulled-pork, pastrami my produce. We source all our and brisket available. But meat from Sussex and use local something a little more exotic took butchers, game-dealers and my fancy and I ordered the smoked buy direct from smallholdings,” and beer-braised pig’s cheeks with Martyn says. pickled Asian mustard greens, “Wherever possible, we use kimchi aioli, and sides of pickled organic produce and believe in plums and homemade ‘slaw (£7) seasonality and sustainability. all served in a large white bap. “All our dry-rubs and sauces are When street food-traders go my own recipes; we use different against the standard fare and give rubs for different meats and the public something a little bit different finishes, depending on different and a little bit interesting the product. Some we smoke to to try, it fills me with glee.

Little Blue Smokehouse @littlebluesmoke www.facebook.com TheLittleBlueSmokehouse At Street Diner every Friday.

A much-needed crunch to the dish

Martyn and his team had it spot on with the combination of fleshy-yet-melting smoked and steamed pig’s cheeks, alongside the Japanese-tinged spring greens and umeboshi. Serving this combination of wet foods in a bun may have been a step too far as the kimchi got slightly lost and saturated into the bread. This did not, however, detract from the flavours, which went together really well. Crunching on homemade purple and traditional coleslaw gave a much-needed crunch to the dish.

Devoured alongside three friends and washed down with one of Craft Beer Co’s medium ciders Pheasant Plucker at 4.5%, and a reasonable £4 a pint - Little Blue Smokehouse clearly have a great eye for food and their smoking capabilities were very well received across the board. Be on the look out for Martyn’s home smoked range of meats and other delicacies popping up in the not too distant future. To read more by Claire Beveridge, visit: placesieatbrighton.com

An ethical supermarket packed with diverse and honest selection of everyday goods Claire Beveridge @placesieatbtn

HiSbe, the social start-up - an ethical and fairtrade-inspired supermarket in York Place, opposite St Peter’s Church - has been years in the making. It is the brainchild of sister team Ruth and Amy Anslow, with operational tasks headed up by Jack Simmonds. HiSbe (which stands for How It Should Be) runs as a self-funded Community Interest Company (CiC), which essentially means the company is funded and run by the local community and beyond. Via a mixture of crowd-funding, loans and equity from local

people, building work began on hiSbe and the grand opening took place on December 7 to a fanfare of positive feedback. The ethos of hiSbe is greatly different to the high street supermarkets and larger chain stores. With a focus on bringing in locally-farmed produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables from across Sussex, as well as trading fairly and ethically with other suppliers, the hiSbe store is packed with a diverse and honest selection of everyday goods for all types of shopper. Stocking everything from baked beans through to juices, meat through to cake, hiSbe has plenty on offer and welcomes you to

browse, chat and even grab a coffee in its pilot store. Yes, that’s right, Cafe Direct coffee is served from £1.50, with all markup and profit going straight back into the supermarket to help it grow and expand. There is also a juice bar served fruit Stocking a new supermarket is a challenge concoctions to quench thirst and take care of wellbeing. mild trial-and-error process of Customer feedback is imperative sourcing and stocking a brand to the store’s success and Jack new supermarket. informs me that the opening Rest assured, however, that weeks can be challenging in terms customers are always listened to of stocking what consumers and the team really do value the want and need to buy due to the feedback given.

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Lifestyle Sussex Active

Let’s go kitesurfing to the highest height, with Lewis Crathern Tom Gallagher @GallagherTDG

Lewis Crathern, Sussex’s most celebrated kitesurfer, made headlines in 2010 when he harnessed 45mph winds to jump over Brighton Pier. He now travels the world with the sport he loves. I spoke to him about his passion. How long has kitesurfing been a part of your life and how did you first get into it? I have been kitesurfing for 10 years now. My parents brought me up right by the sea. But it took some time for me to see the potential in sport on the water. When I was a teenager, I was really into skating. But, at 16, I noticed the amount of windsurfing gear for sale in the Friday Ad. You could pick up kit for £20 or £30; some people were even offering it for free to get space back in their garages!

When I saw kite-surfing taking off in the distance at Lancing I knew I had to do it; the height of the jumps was so appealing. What do you enjoy most about kitesurfing? It’s such a flexible sport. Within kitesurfing, there are at least six sports - which are all very different. You can take a surfboard out one day and surf the waves, towing you in with the kite; on other days, you can fight

the gale force winds and jump higher than a house. I also love the interaction between all the kitesurfers off and on the water. You can ride right up close to your friends, spray them with water, chase each other about, and share the enjoyment of being out there. What motivates you explore new horizons in kitesurfing? I am motivated to carry on kitesurfing because of how it has

You need to be in touch with the environment

The height of the jumps appealed to Lewis

affected my life. It has taught me a way of seeing my hometown in a whole different light. I have travelled the world and met some amazing people. The thing that keeps you out there,unlike most sports, is that you can’t just do it when you want. You need to be in touch with the environment, checking the weather, hoping for the right forecast. Sometimes, you might get two weeks of no wind and it’s this natural break that keeps you passionate about the sport.

the world to represent their country in a racing-style event. It really is something watching 50 kiters all packed in tight for the start of the race, with tangles and crashes everywhere.

Where have your travels recent taken you? China has always been a country I wanted to visit and I finally made it out there to report for the Kiteshow at the IKA Course Race World Championships. The event was held in the resort of King Bay on the island of Hainan. Competitors came from all over

Tom Gallagher is a Brightonbased freelance journalist interested in travel and sport. He is founder and publisher of Sussex Active, the online magazine for anybody looking to discover new ways to get active. Visit: www.sussexactive.co.uk

■ When Lewis is in the UK, when he’s not carving up the waters in his native Lancing, he spends a lot of time in Brighton schools extolling the virtues of kitesurfing, water safety and living a fit and healthy lifestyle.

If you think that no pain means no gain, then think again! Paul Coneyworth @BeauPilates

It is a very current and modern conundrum: is a personal trainer the right thing for me? And if so, where should I go to find the right one? Once reserved for the wealthy or sporting elite, personal trainers are now a must-have for health club enthusiasts, gymgoers, and the general fitness community. But as an industry, personal training has a darker underbelly, and this is felt in Brighton as strongly as anywhere else. Recently, one national newspaper ran an extraordinary

article detailing the plight of a Brighton woman who had trained in one of the corporate gym chains. She had suffered a rare muscle condition called Rhabdomyolysis, which is triggered when muscles start to break down during strenuous exercise, resulting in a toxic fluid leaking into the body, which - in

extreme cases - can cause the kidneys to fail. The condition often occurs in people injured in disasters, such as earthquakes or bombings. But it is also caused by vigorous exercise and can occur in professional athletes who overdo it, which is exactly what had happened to this unfortunate woman. Despite claiming that the exercise routines within her session were causing her discomfort, she was reminded of that old chestnut: “No pain, no gain”. This rather oldfashioned phrase is certainly not one that we endorse here at BeauPilates. In fact, we Experience and expertise are what counts

strongly oppose it. Today, 90% of health clubs offer personal training services. Undoubtedly, the personal training profession is booming. And yet, not all of the so-called specialists are properly trained: at one end of the spectrum, you may find certification requirements are as minimal as paying £200 and passing an online exam. Brighton has an abundance of personal trainers, gym-based or otherwise. But we believe it is vital to choose the right one for you. This could mean cherrypicking somebody on personality, their approach, personal skills, location, setting and so on. But we like to believe that the common denominator should be

their experience and expertise. Academic and vocational qualifications will set people apart from the common stock. All of the trainers and therapists here at BeauPilates have a strong academic background, preferably to Master’s degree level, but always to degree level. We place a strong emphasis on a tailored approach to an individual’s needs, rather than a generic session built around pushing boundaries and “breaking” bodies. PT = Personal training. Not painful torture. Paul Coneyworth is master trainer at BeauPilates, Brighton BN1 6RD. Visit: www. beaupilates.co.uk

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Brain Gym

No.149

Double Crossword

Last week’s solutions:

CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Marksmanship; 7 Train; 8 Chair; 9 Run; 10 Malingers; 11 Accent; 12 Parade; 15 Martially; 17 Tea; 18 Nudge; 19 Tuber; 21 Considerable. Down: 1 Maltreatment; 2 Spa; 3 Annals; 4 Secondary; 5 Irate; 6 Cross-examine; 7 Tonic; 10 Manliness; 13 Aster; 14 Slated; 16 Radio; 20 Bar. QUICK - Across: 1 Confidential; 7 Allow; 8 Blear; 9 Tot; 10 Charlatan; 11 Recent; 12 Stream; 15 Adjourned; 17 Ass; 18 Drift; 19 Tacit; 21 Reprehension. Down: 1 Countermands; 2 Ill; 3 Enwrap; 4 Tabulated; 5 Avert; 6 Transmission; 7 Antic; 10 Conductor; 13 Exact; 14 Snatch; 16 Juice; 20 Can.

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Cryptic Clues:

Codeword Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letter(s) to the right of the main grid to start you off.

Last week’s solutions: 1

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Across 1. Certainly not out of action (6) 4. Waterways can also lose nothing (6) 9. Thoughtfulness is something to be taken into account (13) 10. How a pet lies when it is penned? (7) 11. Don’t let people see there’s something wrong (5) 12. A trap put outside a second time (5) 14. A number take a break at the summit (5) 18. Travels afield - like hungry sheep? (5) 19. Bird most richly feathered in part (7) 21. A characteristically calculating type (13) 22. Awkward truths forcibly put forward (6) 23. It’s knitted for a milk producer (6)

Down 1. Moves in an unfinished game on board (6) 2. He’ll watch your step for you (7,6) 3. Some fine Victorian turn out (5) 5. He won’t play at any price (7) 6. Sort of feeling brought on by beastly alcohol? (6,7) 7. Lines for a child rising ten (6) 8. Even turned up it’s the same (5) 13. How one may make progress on one’s feet (7) 15. Ready to put in a word when required (6) 16. Drinking place not far from home (5) 17. Air a hut (6) 20. It became yours (5)

How you rate:

10 words - average; 15 words - good; 20 words - very good; 25 or more - excellent.

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Asylum (6) Recommend (6) Letter-writer (13) Obliquely (7) Upper air (5) Ethical (5) Thick sweet liquid (5) Guide (5) Fascinate (7) Necessary (13) Cricket team (6) Guard (6)

Ethnic (6) Prescience (13) Inexperienced (5) Thickly (7) Unfailing (13) Wring out (6) Rapidity (5) Public performer (7) Elf (6) Monastic church (5) Sagacious (6) Unproductive (5)

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Give yourself ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found.

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Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within each circle can be arranged to form words on a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark?

Y T O A M A C L ? R O L K D A N T P Last week’s solutions: The letter represented by the question mark is L. Napoleon, Cromwell, Wolseley, all military commanders.

Alphamuddle Rearrange the letters in the grid B to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

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Volvo S80 has been treated to a striking facelift

LIBRA September 24 - October 23 Your work load seems overwhelming. Roll up your sleeves, use some of that good old fashioned work ethic you possess and you will find that things will get done more quickly that you thought. You will then have time to spend with your significant other.

have to be the finest in the business.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 You have been dealing with some feelings of insecurity of late which have made you doubt your worth. Put aside such negative ideas. Use the knowledge gained from inner reflection to catalogue your strengths. A little distance between you and your nearest and dearest will give you both time to recharge.

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 You have been going through some challenging times of late. It is now time to put the past behind you and move forwards. Things are sometimes not all they seem and neither are people. You may be pleasantly surprised at how supportive someone can be that you previously thought was negative.

Is it practical? The S80 may look a little small compared to the German exec saloons, but inside there’s plenty of space. Up front it’s easy to get the perfect driving position thanks to the electrically-operated driver’s seat on SE and upwards models, while in the back there’s decent head and legroom. Boot space is ample too at 480 litres.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 Keep something in reserve this week. Use your energy effectively otherwise it becomes wasted. Choose wisely the projects that require your attention and shelve those that can wait. There are big changes afoot on the romantic front in the not too distant future; a big commitment may be on its way and this week.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Objectivity is your byword of the week. You need to take a step back and really see a situation for what it truly is and to see yourself as others do. You can be a bit avant garde but that is part of your physical appeal and universal attraction. Don’t change something that works well for you!

CANCER June 22 - July 22 You are feeling a little disenfranchised this week. Make known your concerns and get your questions answered, you will then be able to proceed with confidence. There has been an idea that you have been working on for some time that now appears feasible.

CAPRICORN 22 December - January 20 All things energetic and physical will be of importance this week. You could be contemplating an activity holiday or simply taking the dog for a walk. Use this time wisely to upgrade your fitness level.

LEO July 23 - August 22 How’s that new relationship going? Well you won’t know unless you ask will you? Don’t be fearful, you may be pleasantly surprised at the answer you receive. All things literary are on the agenda for your social life this week, could be the theatre, concert or recital. Whatever it is you will feel culturally enriched.

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 Just go with the flow this week and enjoy the moment. Trying to be too analytical will just take the shine off what should prove to be a very enjoyable week and will leave you with more questions than answers. You will make better connections by doing less and letting the fun side of you show through.

VIRGO August 23 - September 23 Movement is on the agenda for the coming week and not necessarily a physical move. Changes to your relationships, work status or geographical location could be about to take place. In order to make the most of new opportunities preparation is the key. You need to feel and be in control Virgo, so get out the diary and plan.

PISCES February 20 - March 20 I know it is difficult to accept, but you are only a small part of a larger entity! I am not saying that you have no control but you do need to acknowledge your limitations. Try to understand how connections both spiritual and physical can influence your life. To feel fulfilled, work with these forces and not against them.

Engine: 2.4-litre, five cylinder Power: 212bhp 0-62mph: 7.3sec Top-speed: 140mph Economy: 46.3mpg (combined) Price: Starting from £34,870

What is it? Only car buffs really know of the S80’s existence. That’s because it competes in a segment entirely dominated by German offerings. Want a fine-driving executive car? You buy a BMW 5 Series. Want something posh and comfortable? You buy a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. You want something to tailgate other road users with? You buy an Audi A6. The S80 has always been the thinking man’s alternative and it’s rare as a consequence. There are just three models to choose from: SE, SE Lux and Executive, and even the entry-level bristles with kit. Meanwhile, on the engine front, there are just diesels: A 113bhp 1.6, a 134bhp 2.0, a 179bhp 2.0 or a 212bhp 2.4-litre. What’s it like to drive? If you’re expecting Volvo’s luxurybarge to handle like a 5 Series, then you’ll be disappointed – it just doesn’t. But that’s no bad thing as what you do get is a beautifully

The all-new Volvo S80 has a lower and wider look with new LED lights

capable wafting machine. The 2.4-litre D5 model is mated with Volvo’s smooth six-speed automatic gearbox. Its distinctive five-cylinder bark is charismatic and it gives reasonable economy and emission figures too – you can expect mid-40s mpg and 159g/km in CO2 emissions.

The Volvo S80 competes in a segment entirely dominated by German offerings” What’s it like inside? This has always been Volvo’s trademark – comfortable and well-made interiors that make you realise how complicated its rivals’ cabins are. The S80 uses the V70 estate’s interior so that means a beautifully laid out centre console, good quality plastics and soft leather upholstery. The seats deserve special mention as they

Should I buy one? As much as the S80 is a great car, there’s little reason to go out and buy one new, unless you desperately want to avoid the brand associations of the big three German marques. As a consequence of BMW, Audi and Mercedes having this sector wrapped up, residual values are poor. The S80 is a very fine car, and while it’s starting to age a little, it makes a cracking used car proposition.

Motoring costs 117% more than 25 years ago Drivers now pay 117% more for vehicle tax and insurance than in 1987, research by the House of Commons Library shows. The total cost has more than doubled, even when inflation is taken into account, compared to 25 years ago. The study shows that the average annual bill a driver pays for vehicle excise duty now stands at £490, against just £100 in 1987. Insurance, which cost an average £280 a quarter of a century ago, now has a price tag of £652 for fully comprehensive cover and

£1,057 for third-party, fire and theft, the Daily Mail reported. There has also been a 64% surge in petrol and oil prices in the past 25 years, with much of the cost stemming from fuel duty. Currently, Britons pay one of the highest rates of fuel duty in Europe. On top of that, car maintenance costs have also seen a dramatic surge, rising by 57% over the same period. The only component of motoring expenses to see a decline is vehicle prices, which have contracted by 60% in real terms since 1987.

from Kimi December 20 - 26

ARIES March 21 - April 20 This is the week for setting priorities and boundaries. You also have a tendency to overspend and you will need to curtail that this week. Focus on the cerebral rather than the material and you will be surprised at the feeling of well being this engenders.

Volvo S80 D5 SE Lux

For 2014, the Volvo S80 – along with the S60, V60, XC60, V70 and XC70 – has been treated to a striking facelift. Some clever trickery has made the nose look lower and wider while at the rear the S80 gets LED lights. The interior also boasts even simpler switchgear and a new multimedia screen.

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Name: Paul Watson DoB: January 4 1975 Place of birth: Hastings Position: Full back

Paul Watson A dead ball specialist, Paul Watson was a popular member of the Brighton and Hove Albion team at a time when the Seagulls enjoyed unexpected success on the pitch. A full back who was always comfortable on the ball, Watson trained as a physiotherapist when he retired and began working for the Albion in 2009.

Career statistics Appearences: 427 Goals: 26

Albion statistics Seasons: 1999-2005 Appearences: 197 Goals: 15

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Matthew Upson clocked up 3,600 consecutive minutes of league action for the Albion during last week’s win over Middlesbrough – in which he scored the winning goal. Since arriving from Stoke City last season, initially on loan before signing permanently in the summer, the defender has been everpresent in the Championship, playing every minute of the last 40 Brighton games. And his Seagulls stats show just how important he has become to the side. In those 40 games Brighton have won 17 (or 42.5% of matches) and kept clean sheets in 18 (or 45%) – losing just nine times. They have also leaked just 32 goals – less than one a game. Before Upson arrived on loan the Albion’s defensive pairing of choice had been Adam El Abd and Gordon Greer – with

Leeds United’s McCormack is currently the Championship top scorer with 16

Matthew Upson made it 40 games in a row last weekend

Lewis Dunk used sparingly to cover injuries and suspensions. As a duo, Greer and El Abd played 22 games last season preUpson – winning seven (31%), keeping six clean sheets (27%) and letting in a goal a game. And not only were those stats improved with the introduction of Upson to the Albion back line, the defender also boosted the records of both rival centre backs. Not including the recent Leicester City game in which El

Abd replaced Greer, Upson and El Abd have played ten times together – the latest being on Teeside at the weekend. The Albion won five of them (50%) and kept clean five clean sheets. And when paired with Greer, the Seagulls have an equally impressive record. In the 30 games Greer and Upson have played together they have registered a dozen wins (40%), kept 13 clean sheets (43% of games) and let in just 25 goals.

Local twins make history at Brighton and Hove Albion Mollie and Rosie Kmita have made history by becoming the first set of twins to appear for Brighton and Hove Albion, when they started for Albion women against Portsmouth last Sunday. The two 19-year-old wingers played in the 2-1 defeat at Withdean, with Mollie even scoring the opening goal. Both players are exciting additions to the current squad and Elite Women and Girls’ Manager Tracy Doe is delighted to have them on board. She told seagulls.co.uk:“It’s

fantastic that Mollie and Rosie There have been many family have made history in this way – ties in the club’s history – but they are here on merit and including several sets of siblings will bring something extra to - but never twins. the squad. “We’re really excited to have them join the club. They’re both still very young, enthusiastic and willing to learn in order to keep improving. They will be both be key in our long-term aims for the future.” Albion twins: Mollie and Rosie Kmita

for me it’s a question now of whether the top two places are achievable. Oscar Garcia’s side have established consistency, the one ingredient necessary. However, there will be some huge clashes still to come in the second half of the season. Derby are the form side with 6 wins from 6. Forest are still in the thick of it. Leeds will continue to improve under Brian McDermott. Blackpool stubborn and The heart says Albion are refuse to lie down. can challenge right at the Watford looked good but have faltered and top, the head says it’s a now begin a new era battle for the play-offs” under another foreign manager. Reading and Birmingham are both in good Three teams QPR, Leicester form and Wigan could still come and Burnley remain the front through the pack. runners having opened up a The heart says Albion can small gap but all 3 have shown challenge right at the top, the weaknesses. Albion’s record head says it’s a battle for the against the top trio is 7 from 9 play-offs. A winning bet seems points, with 2 wins at home. It as tough to call now as at the has been quite rare for anyone beginning of the campaign. I’ll to steam away in recent years. wager it will be as tight when Reading were probably the we’re sinking cold ones in the exception. sun, as when you sit down to Former Albion striker Steve tuck into your Christmas turkey. Claridge said that the Seagulls Enjoy the festive period, all should be there or thereabouts the best for 2014. JC. this week. I wouldn’t argue but Yes, Christmas is coming and there is a sense of anticipation ahead of the big day. Of course in football everyone mentions the “busy Christmas period”. Albion are looking very healthy with winnable games to come. The days in between Christmas and New Year also mark the half way point in the season so not a bad time to assess the runners and riders.

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ALBION

Huddersfield The Amex

Saturday, December 21 2013 Kick-off: 15:00

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Fans will be hoping Lua Lua can add some pace to proceedings

can dovetail effectively alongside Liam Bridcutt and made it five wins from the five games in which Ince has played all 90 minutes. The pair will almost certainly start alongside Andrew Crofts in an increasingly-dependable midfield threesome. Amid rumoured renewed interest from Burnley, Ashley Barnes will lead the line and hope to build on his superb recent form which has seen him leapfrog Ulloa and Crofts to the top of the Seagulls scoring charts. A rejuvenated David Lopez should continue on the right flank and The Amex faithful will be looking for a repeat performance of his pin-point passing display at the last home game.

Albion Team News Likely starting XI: Brezovan, Bruno, Upson, El Abd, Ward, Ince, Bridcutt, Crofts, Lua Lua, Barnes, Lopez. Likely subs: Walton, Calderon, Dunk, Forster-Caskey, Agustien, Ulloa, Buckley. Out: Mackail-Smith (ankle), Hoskins (achilles), Orlandi (knee), Greer (calf), Kuszczak (stomach). Fan’s prediction

Latest match odds

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Home Away Draw

5/6 5/2 100/30

Worth a fiver... Brighton to win by 3 or more goals: 6/1

Huddersfield head south on the back of two defeats in a row but had been on a three-match winning streak prior to that. The Terriers could be without top-scorer James Vaughan after the striker sat out their last match with a bruised ankle bone, although manager Mark Robins said he had his fingers crossed the forward would be available. Former Brighton defender Joel Lynch will definitely be missing after a recent red card and the Yorkshire outfit will also be without captain Peter Clarke. Huddersfield have recently favoured playing three at the back and could move to within two points of the Albion with a win tomorrow (Saturday).

League Table (top) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

QPR Burnley Leicester Derby Reading Leeds Nottm Forest Brighton Blackpool Ipswich Blackburn Huddersfield

PL 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

GD 14 17 10 16 7 9 7 7 0 6 1 1

PTS 42 40 39 37 34 33 32 31 31 30 27 26

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(Talking after the Middlesbrough win)

Brighton could have both their flying wingers back in contention for tomorrow’s visit of Huddersfield Town. Seagulls supporters bid a fond farewell to Craig Conway this week as the Cardiff City winger returned to his parent squad after an encouraging spell on the south coast and the club remain hopeful a deal can be struck to bring him back to Sussex in the new year. But the blow of losing the increasingly-influential wide player has been softened by the news Kazenga Lua Lua looks ready to replace him in the starting lineup. The left wing speed merchant has been missing from the match day squad in recent weeks but has come through training unscathed and is a likely starter. And fellow winger Will Buckley should also be involved – albeit from the bench where he should be joined by talismanic striker Leo Ulloa who was reintroduced to the fray as a late replacement in last week’s win at Middlesbrough. Peter Brezovan and Adam El Abd will be ready to once again fill in for the injured Tomasz Kuszczak and Gordon Greer if, as expected, they fail to recover from their respective injuries in time. This season’s midfield revelation Rohan Ince proved last week that he

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Assistant Head Coach

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Sometimes a 1-0 is better than a 3-0 or 4-0 because it galvanises you and you really have to grind the result out, and that is what we have done today, it was a real honest win. “The three points are big, especially in this league with the close proximity of all the teams, but to come away to Middlesbrough – who are in a false position; they are better than the position than they are in – and get the win is massive. “We started very well in the first 20 minutes and we could have been one or two up but then we had to grind it out. We made positive subs to try and win the game. “I cannot say how big it is to come up here and win and it keeps our momentum going.”

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Form guide L-D-L-D-D-W-W-W-D-L-W-W Last 3 league fixtures 0-1 W Middlesbrough Leicester City 3-1 W Barnsley 1-2 L Next 3 league fixtures Huddersfield 21/12/13 H Charlton 26/12/13 A Blackpool 29/12/13 A

Action Man:

MATTHEW UPSON

Position: Defender Squad No: 20 Age: 34 Height: 6ft 1in Brighton Statistics: games/goals: 40/3

PASS COMPLETION*

87%

* 2013-14 season

As per our article on page 38, Matthew Upson has played every single minute of the Albion’s last 40 league games. The one-time England defender has proved a reassuring presence in the heart of the Seagulls back line. The understated centre back offers considerable experience both on, and off the pitch and has forged a formidable partnership with Gordon Greer. SUCCESSFUL PASSES*

848

CLEARANCES*

148

INTERCEPTIONS*

TACKLES*