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Chinese takeaway! 3billion-euro-bond sale will give Spanish economy a welcome boost AS WE go to print, the Spanish and business press are filling with stories of how Spain has successfully raised nearly 3 billion euros with a Treasury five year bond launch yesterday (Thursday). It follows hot on the heels of Wednesday’s 1.25-billion-euro bond success for Portugal. It was the first debt auction of the year in Spain but the interest offered was the highest since the year 2008 at 4.59%. The rate is 27% higher than that offered at the last similar auction which was 3.601% Demand for the offer is said to have doubled supply, and the sale has not negatively affected the risk differential with Germany. However there are three further auctions planned for this month, the first on the 18th for yearly and 18 month bonds, followed by an auction of ten year bonds on the 20th and one for three and six months on the 25th. Over 2011 as a whole the Spanish Treasury hopes to issue bonds worth 47.2 billion euros, 24% less than the amount achieved in 2010, to meet the effective financial needs. But what does this mean in layman’s terms? It means that a bond, almost like an IOU, has raised 3 billion euros. The authorised issuer in this case Spain owes the holders of the bonds a debt and, depending on the terms of the bond, is obliged to pay interest (the coupon) and/or to repay the principal at a later date, termed maturity, in this case 5 years. Thus a bond is like a loan:
Li Keqiang, China’s Executive Vice-Premier meets King Juan Carlos, following his successful deal with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
the issuer is the borrower (debtor), the holder is the lender (creditor), and the coupon is the interest. Bonds provide the borrower with external funds to finance long-term investments, or, in the case of government bonds, to finance current expenditure. The money will go further towards stabilising the Spanish economy, which already has been successfully clawing back the deficit following 2010’s austerity measures. This raising of funds should help end speculation that Spain is in trouble, as if it were, no one would have purchased the bonds. Recent rumours raised by
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speculators about a Spanish bail-out were dismissed by Spanish Prime Minister Mr. Zapatero as “complete insanity” and “intolerable”. Spain has a comparatively low debt amongst advanced economies, at only 53% of GDP in 2010, more than 20 points less than Germany, France or the US, and more than 60 points less than Italy, Ireland or Greece, and it doesn’t face a risk of default. Spain and Italy are far larger and more central economies than Greece; both countries have most of their debt controlled internally, and are in a better fiscal situation than Greece and Portugal, making a default unlikely unless the situation gets far more
severe. But who has bought this strange purchase – China? Last week China pledged to purchase in total six billion euros worth of debt this year, that’s approximately 16 % of the total cash that Spain will raise this year from the international markets. Sources estimate that China already holds 10 % of all Spain’s national debt. But why does a far eastern country with 4,000 years of history want to help Spain? China is a wealthy country it can save the euro and as well has a whole range of personal reasons for wanting to do so. Firstly, China want to have an alternative to the dollar and currently with the US
have heated discussions as to the value of their respective currencies. Secondly, helping Europe is in China’s interest as around 16% of China’s exports end up in Europe, if their currencies were to revert, in this case back to Peseta, China would lose one of its key markets. Europe has many things that are attractive to China, only last week Sinopec, the Chinese state oil company bought a 40% stake in Spain’s Repsol – Brazilian operations. Spanish exports such as olive oil, wine and Iberico ham, renewable energy technology and air traffic control systems are just a
few of the goods that Spain now intend to export to China. China is a massive nation, with an estimated population of 1.3 billion, if only a small proportion of them bought a Spanish commodity, or just a handful visited the country and islands it would make such a massive difference to the economy. China now has the world’s fastest-growing economy and is undergoing what has been described as a second industrial revolution. Perhaps that should be the next flight route to open Beijing to Tenerife South as opposed to some hub in yet another European cash strapped country.
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Petition for the San Juan health centre
Complaints pour in about smoking law being broken CONSUMER group FACUA has been flooded with denuncias from the public regarding the new anti-smoking law. Within two days of opening a webpage to receive complaints from the public, it had received more than 1,000 denuncias, including eight from Tenerife. The group has now passed on to the respective health authorities a number of the complaints, most of them against bars and restaurants, for failing to meet the new law, which has banned smoking in all closed areas. The rest will follow as soon as possible. The campaign was started at FACUA.org/leydeltabaco to enable citizens to have an official outlet for their complaints about the law being ignored in various premises. Many of the complaints note the lack of information concerning the new legislation in both private companies and public bodies, and FACUA says none of the denuncias is actually aimed at any individual. Of 246 protests made in Andalucía, for example, 78 refer to bars and restaurants, nine to shops, nine to health centres, eight to the headquarters of public bodies, four to transport stations, one to a school and two to other work centres. FACUA hopes its action will give the public the necessary leverage to defend their right to safeguard their health, and inspire firmer control from the health authorities. A survey carried out by FACUA last year revealed that 84% of those questioned felt the authorities did not control the anti-smoking law in place then. The association has requested a meeting with Leire Pajín, the Minister of Health, Social Policy
THE MAYOR of Guía de Isora, Pedro Martín, delivered to the Ministry of Health over a thousand signatures to demand the opening of the new health centre which is has been in the pipeline for more than 4 years. Last week the Mayor of Guía de Isora, Pedro Martín Domínguez, accompanied by the councilors for Health and Social Action, Antonio Alvarez and Joseph Mesa respectively, handed in the petition to the, Canary Islands Government Ministry of Health. The 1,050 signatures are of residents who wish the medical clinic in Playa San Juan to open, after a delay of more than four years through which time repeated promises since the inauguration have been broken. The representatives stated that this was not the first step that they have taken in an attempt to get the Health Centre project moving. The issue has been raised in plenary sessions and meetings of government and has even transferred to the Parliament of the Canary Islands through the Socialist Party.“ But nothing appears
to have come to fruition. Martin said “this is a necessity rather than justified,” adding “four years is too long, and I think we were very patient and it is high time that this health resource will operate and stop giving us excuses constantly for something that can not wait.“ Pedro Martin said he is now awaiting a meeting with the Minister of Health to address
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the issue further. The signature collection took place in the last weeks of December 2010 in the villages which would be served by the Health Centre, including:Playa San Juan, Piedra Hincada, Agua Dulce and Fonsalía, all in the coastal Guide Isora. In 2002, the municipality made available to the Government of the Canary
Islands a plot of over 600 square meters for the construction project. Work began in December 2004 and completion was planned for June 2006. Two years later, in 2008, the then Minister of Health, Mercedes Roldós, announced that the centre would open “soon” and the last promise marked the opening date of December 2010.
and Equality, to enlighten her about the campaign, and also to let her know about its demands for more public information concerning the law. Rubén Sánchez, the FACUA spokesman, said: “For 30 years, we have been denouncing companies and public institutions for committing abuses against consumers, and asking the consumers to move to defend their rights. “This is another example. The time when citizens were not able to denounce a violation of their rights has been over for more than three decades. And this time, the Government is not to be criticised.” He added: “In the last months, we have started campaigns to denounce some measures set by the Government of Zapatero against consumers - for example, the electrical increase, or the ‘Sinde’ law. “This time the Government is to be supported, which is something that seems to bother some people. But we are independent from all the political parties.” Sánchez stressed: “Tobacco is the most deadly drug, and it has been killing indiscriminately those who smoke and also those who do not want to, but are condemned to inhale tobacco smoke. “In Spain, if the new law is fulfilled, deaths and diseases as a consequence of passive smoking may be reduced significantly.” Passive smoking, according to a recent WHO study, is responsible of 1% of deaths worldwide annually. It means that of the six million people who die because of tobacco, 600,000 are non-smokers. Passive smoking causes deaths through heart diseases (379.000), respiratory infections (165.000), especially in children, asthma (36.900) and lung cancer (21.400).
Stuart picks up double helping NEW additions to the Swallows group within the Fun Golfers swelled the ranks to 34 for Sunday’s monthly competition at Los Palos. Stuart Gow and Steve Edgeworth took the honours, with Keith Simpson and Denis Booth second and Marilyn Pendleton and Ron Deighton third. Stuart Gow also won the
Nearest the Pin prize for the men, while Ann Pickersgill captured the Ladies’ equivalent. The dreaded Booby prize went to Kevin Thomas and Luke Clark. Anyone wishing to join this happy-go-lucky group, who play on the first Sunday of each month, should contact Clive Rollinson on 922 797 640.
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Pick pockets A shop for non-local people
Dear Editor,
THIS WEEK I want to draw your attention to a subject that I’ve discussed before and one that is usually taboo, or brushed under the mat like a piece of dirt the mop has left behind – pickpockets. The subject is talked about in hushed tones as people don’t want to put people off visiting and also as they are embarrassed about the fact that last year’s Christmas present which you’ve eventually got around to using be it purse or wallet is now in the hands of some thieving individual – still in-tact I might add as they are not interested in the credit cards, cash card, the screwed up piece of paper with your pin written on it that you think the tinier you fold it the more invisible it will appear. Nor are they interested in the first photograph of your child or grand child, or even your identity card and driving licence – all they want is hard cash. Pick pocketing happens in every major city so here is no different, the economic climate globally, throughout the world is the reason for an increase in petty crime. Perhaps it appears more prolific here as we’re easy pickings. You get off the plane collect your case and you have your hand luggage
over your shoulder. You’ve put your passport away, outside the airport building you make sure you have all your items and your nearest and dearest, you decide to get the bus to your accommodation as it’s quick and cheap, you go to your pocket, wallet, purse, bag to get the left over euros from last year – mistake – you have now signalled to a would be thief where you keep your money. The bus journey is uneventful, someone bumps into you, there’s a distraction you arrive at your destination – money gone. At night plan your route of where you are going to walk, even if it means an extra few minutes to your trip, walk in the light. Don’t take short cuts, when walking past waste ground have your wits about you, these people have one sole purpose, they are always watching and appear out of the shadows. As always my aim is not to alarm but raise awareness. Key areas to have your wits about you include:Badly lit pathways/alleyways/steps Bus queues Airport bus journey Crowded shops Bags hung on chairs anywhere Anywhere where there are large groups Beware dancing, ticket, flower giving strangers It happens everywhere, here is not unique, just be aware
UNFORTUNATELY, this is a true story. I recently had to return a kettle which, after just three months, had begun to leak like an MP’s expenses claim. For legal reasons, I’ll not mention where I bought it; suffice to say that it’s a large retail outfit in the El Camison area, opposite the pet shop. Conveniently, they have their own car park, which is always full. When I arrived here many years ago, I kept my first major receipt in my wallet, only to find three days later that it had become almost completely blank. I’d initially assumed that the shop’s cash register had been refilled with invisible ink, by accident. But then I noticed the type of paper it was printed on - so shiny you could brush your teeth by it. The ink stood as much chance of bonding as a married couple on a team-building weekend. From then on, I resolved to scan every important receipt, saving them on to my computer to print out if required. It was one of those printed scans I had in my hand, halfexpecting to be told that they needed the original receipt which was, by this time, the essential part of a large, reflecting telescope. Nothing was mentioned, though - maybe because the woman saw by my flabby yet firm-set features that I knew my purchase could easily be confirmed by checking their sales records. And so, for that very reason, the doughty, doubting woman left with my piece of paper. A brief ten minutes later, she was back. “I have been told to tell you,” she said with a stern look, “that you should never use tap or bottled water in these kettles. They don’t like it.” “Sorry?” “The water in the south,” she explained, “has in it a lot
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Dear Editor, My husband and I holiday every winter in Tenerife for one month. We stay in Los Cristianos, but we have noticed the dog fouling is getting worse. I’m afraid it is the locals who let the dogs run about and not keep them on leads. It must have cost a lot to do up
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of calcium.” “But not in the north?” “No, the north has much less calcium.” For some reason, I pointed at my mouth. “Not so good for the teeth, though.” “No, but better for kettles.” “Nonsense, my last kettle died of old age and in the end was held together only by calcium. Are you suggesting that I boil purified water instead - you know, the type used in irons and car batteries?” “Yes, that would be perfect.” “That would also be very expensive, don’t you think?” She stared at me a little, and then said: “The water in the south has in it a lot of calcium.” “Perhaps,” I asked, using my best Yorkshire comedy dialect, “these kettles have stickers on them stating: ‘Only for customers from up north.’ Can’t people buy appliances of the electrical type there?” “Yes, they also have many shops, as you say, ‘up north’.” “For their sake, I am relieved to hear it,” I replied, returning her stare, and my kettle. She took the plastic bag, holding it at arm’s length as if it contained a dead radioactive rat. “One moment.” In Tenerife, the length of a moment, I soon discovered, can be anything up to two hours. This time, though, after barely one quarter of an hour, she reappeared with a reluctant replacement kettle - in the bag, as the saying goes. “Thank you very much. I will be telling everyone about your shop. Do you know what I’m going to say?” “No.” “Good. Tara”. Next time I hit El Camison, I’m going to buy a puppy. At least it won’t leak everywhere.
all the front in Cristianos, which is just so lovely. There are signs warning owners to keep their dogs on leads, but they do not seem to take any notice and it is such a shame. It is mostly the small dogs who create all the mess.
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Adeje cheese is a medal winner THE COMPANY Montesdeoca Craft, located in the neighborhood of Tijoco in Adeje has recently won a prestigious medal for it’s cheese – the only cheese producer in Tenerife to do so.
The Adeje business managed to take the bronze in the category of “semi-cured Smoked Goat Cheese.” Agriculture Councillor, Elena Fumero Alvarez, said, “the fact that the dairy – Montesdeoca - has achieved international recognition fills us with pride and satisfaction, the award is a symbol of the quality of our produce that can also be purchased by any resident of
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the island of Tenerife, as well as to demonstrate the production and variety of our handmade products“ In the 2010 competition, which took place at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham (United Kingdom) 2,069 cheeses were exhibited from 29 countries. Montesdeoca, is an artisan cheese producer, a small family business dedicated to
the development of the dairy product in the municipality of Adeje, in Tijoco, prepared with specialty 100% goat milk. The milk is pasteurised, which gives it a unique flavour. The goats which supply the milk, are owned by the same company, which enables control of the product and traceability. The semi-hard goat cheese is smoked by hand throughout the process, so that the texture and flavour of the cheese are enhanced much more and provide a different very palatable flavour. This company originated from the island of La Palma and their history dates back more than 20 years, to their credit they have a variety of cheese production, such as cool white or smoked, the semi smoked, paprika or gofio, cured or cottage cheese. The cheeses were judged in 112 categories rated by 201 judges from 19 countries and Adeje won bronze!
San Miguel’s power boost
THE MUNICIPALITY of San Miguel de Abona, through the Department of Planning, in collaboration with UNELCOEndesa, is nearing completion of the improvements in the electricity infrastructure of El Morro, San Miguel. The project, being developed in Calle El Morro, is reforming the electrical infrastructure within the area as well as removing
those lines and poles which are situated in rural areas. Vitelio Delgado, Councilor of Urban Planning Council of San Miguel de Abona, has stated that “the work has been carried out due to local demand. With this strengthening of the infrastructure it will not only settle ongoing burnouts and power shortages that the residents have been suffering within the area, but at the same time, it has embellished and enhanced security in rural areas where utility poles were located. It is estimated that around about 145 residents will benefit from the improvements being made“
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AN application for asylum has been made to the Spanish Government by 20 of the 26 Sahrawi immigrants, who arrived by small boat on Fuerteventura last Wednesday.
services, which include car and motorbike insurance, as well as extensive and exclusive home insurance, specially designed to satisfy all the personal requirements of expatriates. Motor Insurance Línea Directa Aseguradora’s motor insurance division arrived in Spain in 1995, having originated in the United Kingdom, and completely revolutionised the market, thanks to its highly-innovative pricing system, which allows
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Some of them are claiming they were in the El Aaiún refugee camp in Morocco when it was raided by local forces last year. There are six children among the group in Fuerteventura, and the adults are now being held in the El Matorral immigrants centre on the island.
Aircraft diverts after engine’s explosion fear A RYANAIR flight from Tenerife to Dublin on Monday suffered engine failure and was forced to make an emergency landing, the airline has confirmed. The flight ran into problems about an hour after take-off when a passenger said he heard “an explosion sound”.
The pilot told passengers an engine had failed and diverted to Faro, Portugal, where an emergency landing was made. Passengers, who said there were fire engines and ambulances on the runway, remained on board for two hours before boarding an alternative aircraft. Ryanair said it “sincerely regrets the delay and inconvenience caused
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It’s all bubbling up for star chef Adria FERRAN ADRIA, the Spanish wonder chef with a worldwide reputation, unveiled his latest creation on Tuesday - a tapas and cocktail bar in Barcelona. But it is nothing like his award-winning restaurant elBulli, on Spain’s north-eastern Catalan coast, which began its last season the following day. It closes down next year and will be transformed into a non-profit foundation for culinary creativity. It is scheduled to be up and running by 2014. The 41 Degrees bar, which opened on Tuesday, boasts similar types of gastronomic delights which brought Adria to the fore, but at more affordable prices. Adria and his brother, Albert, are also planning to open a restaurant called Tickets next door, although no date has been announced. The opening of 41 Degrees drew crowds of customers,
Hiker rescued A FOREIGN hiker had to be rescued by helicopter last Sunday after suffering a fall in the mountains of Tenerife whilst out walking. The accident occurred on the hiking path 3 of the Cañadas del Teide, at the
height of the Roque de Garcia in the municipality of La Orotava at approximately 16.30. The woman, aged 66, suffered non serious leg injuries, however due to the location had to be rescued by helicopter, where she was transported to the Adeje firefighters heliport, then by ambulance to Hospiten.
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journalists and onlookers to the 30-metre bar, decorated in grey with subdued lighting. Among the tapas on offer are crisp mangoes with tagete flowers, crunchy tomatoes with basil butter, cornets of salmon roe with egg yolk, and black olive cakes. Adria, who joined the kitchen staff of elBulli in 1984, and British chef Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck outside London, have stunned the gastro-
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nomic world by using science to “deconstruct” and rebuild food since the late Nineties. The Spanish maestro’s creations have astonished diners and delighted most reviewers. The elBulli came top of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list for the fourth year in a row in 2009, following a poll of more than 800 chefs, restaurant critics and industry insiders for Britain’s Restaurant Magazine. It slipped to No2 in the
rankings in 2009, but this final season is seen as an opportunity to give its 7,000strong client base a good send-off at this hideaway in Cala Montjoi (Roses, Girona). Adrià’s next challenge is to secure sufficient private funding to make the elBulli foundation project viable. His aim is to convert the premises into a 100% sustainable ecological building a project being overseen by architect Enric Ruiz-Geli, from Cloud 9.
THE TRONDHEIM Soloists from Norway are one of the most exciting young ensembles performing on the international stage. Through the orchestra’s dedication, commitment and enthusiasm it has quickly established itself as the most innovative chamber ensembles in Norway with invitations to collaborate with artists of the highest calibre across a broad range of genres. With the appointment of the cellist Øyvind Gimse as Artistic Director in 2002, the orchestra is now firmly recognised as
being at the forefront of defining artistic quality in Norway. In its XXVII edition, Magma Art & Congress Center will have for the first time one concert from the Canary Islands Music Festival. On 15th January 2011at 08.30 p.m. Tickets price: 25 euros. Book your tickets by calling 902 109 974 or visit the offices from Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.
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It’s sale season
THE sales have started with gusto, with some stores discounting their products up to 70%. The sales each year hope to improve on somewhat slow Christmas trade. The president of the Business Federation - Canaria Leisure, Restaurants, and
Trade Services, Luis de Miguel commented, "It seems that more people are changing what they did not like from kings DAY, than buying." Whilst waiting for data to confirm shopping figures, the president of the federation stressed that traders "still" hope that people have waited for the winter sales to shop. "We've seen people on the street but not in an exagger-
ated way," he said, while he complained that the franchises and shopping malls are the ones who actually go favoured. On the contrary, the secretary of the Federation of Merchants Urban Areas (FECA), Moujan Abbas said it is expected that the turnover is higher than last year, although revenue will be affected by aggressive discounts.
Organ donors on the wane THE number of organ donors in Spain dropped last year for the first time in a decade. The total of 1,502 organs donated was nearly 100 fewer than in 2009, after almost 10 years of increases, but José Martínez Olmos, secretary-general of the Health Ministry, said the situation
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was not “worrying”. He added that alternative channels for organ donation were being explored, including “live” donations, which are increasing the world over. Rafael Matasaz, directorgeneral of the National Organ Transplant Organisation (ONT), said there were already 22 “altruistic” donors, known as “Good Samaritans” who are willing to part with a kidney. Some reasons for the drop
in Spanish donors are the decrease in road traffic deaths, deaths in the workplace and from cardiovascular disease, as well as an increase in the number of families who reject transplants. Yet Spain is still a world leader in terms of organ donation and transplant operations, and “historic highs” have been reached in terms of lung transplants and “live” kidney transplants.
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Mighty Domingo’s on song again for his 70th birthday
PLACIDO DOMINGO, the great Spanish tenor who had successful cancer surgery last year, will be singing in public on his 70th birthday next Friday (21st January). The international opera star became even more famous globally as one of the Three Tenors, alongside Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti, now deceased. Domingo, who has had a cancerous polyp removed from his colon, describes being able to perform again and at his age - as a “marvel”. He told a news conference ahead of a special birthday performance in the Spanish capital: “To be in Madrid singing, with my family and friends, on such an important
day for me, is part of my birthday present. “The biggest gift I could receive on this birthday is to say that I can still continue singing for a few more years. At this stage, every day I marvel at being able to sing.” Domingo will perform the role of Oreste in Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera Iphigenie en Tauride at the Teatro Real opera house on his birthday. The opera will open on Thursday and run until 27th January, and the performance on Domingo’s birthday the following day will feature a special concert involving singers from around the world. Domingo, well known to popular music audiences, made his operatic debut in a leading role as Alfredo in Verdi’s La Traviata in Monterrery, Mexico, nearly 50
years ago. The Grammy-winner’s repertoire encompasses 130 stage roles, never rivalled by any other celebrated tenor. But his popularity increased no end in the Nineties with the Three Tenors, who became the biggest-selling classical music act of all time. Their records dominating the classical charts for much of that era, and there is hardly a soul in the world who does not know Nessan Dorma, following their live performance at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Although classical artists usually perform in concert halls, the Tenors sold out a succession of stadium shows around the world. The trio sold more than 20 million recordings of their concerts, and were seen on television by billions of viewers.
Oh baby! It’s for you, King Carlos KING Juan Carlos was slightly “rattled” on Monday morning when he forgot to turn off his mobile during an official reception.
The sound of a baby giggling filled the Royal Palace hall as he was entertaining new Honduran Ambassador Norman García Paz. After hesitating momentarily, the King of Spain went over to where he had left the phone and answered it. His guests laughed
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good-naturedly as he said: “Un momento, tengo un telefóno un tanto perdón.” It was the second time the King had been caught out by the phone inside a week, after being passed a crank call from a Catalan radio presenter by mistake.
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Pure quality beach water
Monarch’s early winter bargains MONARCH Airlines have already launched their 2011/2012 scheduled winter programme, with bargain flights back to the UK from Tenerife, other Canary Islands and mainland Spain.
THE WATER quality of the beaches of Arona is excellent, according to the latest analysis by the council on 28 December. This was announced by the Councillor responsible for the Environment Antonio Sosa, adding that samples were taken from the beaches of La Ballena, Las Galletas, Charco del baño, Los Enojados, Palm Mar, Los Tarajales, Los Cristianos , Las Vistas, El Camison and Troya.
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In total, the Department of Environment annually analyse some 336 samples of bathing water, in order to know at all times the hygienic and sanitary quality of the beaches of the municipality, depending on the parameters established by Royal Decree 1341 / 2007 of 11 October on the management of the quality of bathing water. The tests are performed every 15 days, and the results thereof may be consulted by anyone interested through the municipal website www.arona.org.
They will operate a huge range of flights to Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester, from just 33 euros one-way (including taxes). The schedule includes: Tenerife to Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester Fuerteventura to Birmingham and Manchester Gran Canaria to Birmingham and Manchester Lanzarote to Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester Alicante to Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester Barcelona to Manchester Gibraltar to Luton and
Manchester Majorca to Gatwick and Manchester Malaga to Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester Menorca to Gatwick Fares are available to book now on www.monarch.es until the end of March 2012. Monarch operate scheduled flights from mainland Spain, the Canary and Balearic Islands and Gibraltar to
Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester airports. In addition to year-round low fares, Monarch also offer a range of hot and cold meals, which can be pre-booked or purchased onboard. To enable customers to select where they sit in the cabin, and to ensure that families and groups are together, seats can be pre-booked from nine euros each per one-way
flight. And from only 19 euros, extra-legroom seats are available, which offer up to six inches of extra space. Passengers travelling on scheduled flights can also avoid airport queues and take advantage of the online check-in, which is available between 18 days and 4½ hours before departure. For further information, or to book Monarch flights, visit www.monarch.es.
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Petrol prices to explode by up to £70 by Easter MOTORISTS’ pockets will be hit even harder this year as petrol retailers predict the average cost of filling up a tank could soar to £70. Planned government tax rises could see a litre of unleaded rocket to £1.36, while diesel could go up to £1.40. Representatives from major motoring organisations are urging Chancellor George Osborne to scrap plans for a 5p rise in fuel duty in his April budget. Already hard-hit families could face a total rise of 8p per litre at the pumps as oil prices also continue to increase. Brian Madderson, chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation’s petrol division (RMI), has written an open letter to Mr Osborne calling for him to “halt the relentless rise in fuel prices”. Elspeth Connolly, a spokesperson for Internet Unlimited LLC Mr Madderson said: “Our unequivocal recommendation is that the Government now abandon the fuel duty`escalator’ principle as this is a legacy of your predecessors. “We are mindful that the plan to increase duty yet again by 1p a litre in ‘real terms’ from April 1 will add a further 4-5p a litre to the retail price at the pumps for all grades of fuel.” Mr Madderson’s plea is echoed by commuters and small businesses who are demanding action from ministers. Campaigners say people will be unable to travel to work and businesses will suffer financially following the fuel hikes. The Government is now facing calls to introduce their fair fuel price stabiliser policy, which would see fuel duty fall when oil prices rise, and then go back up when they moderate. John Walker, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “In opposition, the Conservative Party promised to put a fuel duty stabiliser in place - something the FSB has been calling for. But they
have failed to deliver. “As such, they are placing strain on already hard-hit businesses cash-flow. It is imperative the Government acts now and introduces the stabiliser to avoid a relentless flow of fuel duty increases that simply put small firms on a knife edge.” Some activists have called for a repeat of the crippling fuel strikes of 2000, when farmers and lorry drivers staged goslow protests and refinery blockades that bled dry more than 90% of UK petrol stations - all because prices had gone above 80p a litre. David Handley, chairman of Farmers For Action (FFA), who was part of the protest said: “I can see a fuel protest happening again very imminently and if it does, we will support them without a doubt. “It is an unfair situation on the general public and they will be making a poor return on the money they pay for fuel.” Reports had suggested that Unite General Secretary Len McCluskey would back a strike, but a spokesperson for the union dismissed them as “rubbish”. Most fuel supplies are distributed by haulage contractors, who not only tender for the work, but also negotiate separate wage and condition deals with their drivers. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says the increase in petrol pump rises are “financially crippling” the way the association delivers its policies and looks after its members. But it ruled out organising a strike, pointing out that new legislation allowed drivers’ operators licences to be confiscated for taking part. An HM Treasury spokesperson said: “In order to address the country’s record budget deficit, it is necessary to implement the fuel duty increases already set and legislated for. “Tough decisions are unavoidable and the Government has been clear that the burden of deficit reduction will have to be shared.”
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PUBS AND clubs in England and Wales are being allowed to stay open later for the Royal wedding. Ministers have announced landlords can extend their opening hours to 1am on April 29 and 30. Crime Prevention Minister James Brokenshire said the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton was “an occasion for national celebration” and “licensing hours should be relaxed in all licensed premises in England and Wales”. Live and recorded music in
pubs and clubs will also be permitted, along with plays, films and dancing. Mr Brokenshire told MPs: “These are the days when people are most likely to want to celebrate. “However we are mindful that late-night drinking can lead to crime and disorder and public nuisance. “On this basis, we are proposing a modest relaxation of licensing hours until 1am and intend to restrict the order to the sale of alcohol in pubs, clubs and anywhere else where alcohol is consumed on the premises and to regulated entertainment such as live and recorded
music, dancing, plays and films. “We are also limiting the order to Friday 29th - the day of the wedding - and Saturday 30th as these are the days when people are most likely to want to celebrate.” The move has been welcomed by the British Beer and Pub Association. Brigid Simmons, its chief executive, said: “This is great news, and it is really good to see the Government recognising that this is a brilliant opportunity for us all to get together in the pub, to celebrate a great national event. “With state-of-the art TV,
great food and hospitality, pubs will be right at the heart of the Royal wedding celebrations, and are the perfect place to enjoy the day. “Looking forward to 2012, let’s hope we can do the same for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.” The Royal couple tie the knot at Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29, a designated official public holiday. The country will enjoy a bank holiday bonanza Easter falls the weekend before with the May Day holiday the following Monday. It means many people will enjoy two four-day weekends in a row.
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Brazilian floods and landslides kill 335 AT LEAST 335 people have died and dozens are missing after floods and landslides swept through mountain towns in southeastern Brazil. Many homes were washed away as torrents of water and mud rushed down hillsides. Heavy summer rain has fallen on the Serrana mountain region, north of Rio, since the start of the week. Worst hit is the town of Teresopolis, 40 miles north of Rio, where reports say at least 114 people have died in 24 hours. Images from the town, home to 180,000 people, showed tonnes of mud and water crashing into homes and washing cars away. “I’ve only ever seen this before on television. It’s like a horror film. Houses, cars were carried away by torrents of water. It was terrifying,” said a 55-year-old woman called Angela.
“One woman tried to save her children but her twomonth-old baby was carried away by a torrent like a doll.” With many mountain towns and villages now swamped in dirt and debris, the death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers uncover more bodies. “It’s a huge catastrophe, a major disaster,” Teresopolis mayor Jorge Mario told the GloboNews television station. Petropolis, in the same mountain region, has suffered at least 18 deaths, according to the AFP news agency. At least three firefighters were among 107 people killed in mudslides in Nova Friburgo. Brazil as a whole has suffered severe flooding this year, leaving thousands of people homeless. The mountains saw 10in of rain fall in less than 24 hours. Hundreds of people die every year in flooding in the South American country, with the poor who live in vulnerable, poorly-constructed homes most affected.
Forced retirement at 65 is to be scrapped THE GOVERNMENT is to press ahead with plans to stop workers being forced to retire at 65 from April. Ed Davey, Employment Relations Minister, said the abolition of the Default Retirement Age (DRA) was “great news for older people, great news for business and great news for the economy”. He added older workers “have a lot to offer in the workplace and it’s time we got rid of this outdated form of age discrimination” and dismissed claims the plan will make it more difficult for young people to find jobs. The measure will be phased in between April and October to give employers time to adjust. Previously employers could legally force someone to retire at 65 as long as they follow a certain procedure. Ministers see the move as a way of tackling age discrimination reinforcing the value older employees can bring to workplaces. Charities including Age UK campaigned against the “arbitrary and unfair” law and argued people over the
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age of 65 can still contribute to the economy. But business leaders have criticised the move, saying it will reduce employers’ flexibility. A proposal to phase out the current policy was included in the Coalition Agreement published by the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats last year. The Government began a consultation process in July which ended in October. The announcement coincides with the publication of the Pensions Bill, including raising the state pension to 66, as announced by the Chancellor in last year’s spending review. Companies are also to be required to enroll their staff in pension schemes automatically - a move expected to force employers to reduce their contributions for existing members. Pensions Minister Steve Webb said: “There’s bound to be some schemes who choose to reduce their contributions but we have done some very systematic research on this and overwhelmingly employers will not go back to their existing employees and say they are cutting what they are putting in.
Murdered Jo’s final phone call
MURDERED Joanna Yeates’ best friend has spoken of the telephone conversation the pair shared just hours before the architect went missing. Rebecca Scott was the last person known to have talked to Miss Yeates after she left the pub where she had been drinking with work colleagues in Bristol on December 17. Speaking for the first time of her loss, the 25-year-old said she knew something was wrong when she saw a missed call from police in the early hours of the morning after the weekend. She said: “I got a call from
Jo as she was on her way (home); it was to arrange our plans for Christmas Eve. “We were both returning to our parents for Christmas and she was bringing (boyfriend) Greg along on Christmas Eve when we went out. “It was tradition that we’d meet in our local area. She was trying to persuade me to spend New Year in Edinburgh with her, too; I couldn’t commit but our plans for Christmas Eve were set. “It wasn’t unusual not to hear from Jo from then; we were both useless with our phones. “The next phone call I got was around 4am on Monday December 20, it was a missed call from the police.
“I instantly knew something was wrong so I called Jo’s phone and Greg answered telling me what had happened. We all knew something was wrong but were in denial about the situation. Joanna Yeates’s best friend, Rebecca Scott said, “I always hoped she was still alive but deep down I couldn’t help but think she’d been abducted and some harm had come to her. “On Christmas Day we heard the news we had all been dreading, we had the TV on watching the news when it was reported a body had been found. “In a way I felt relief at the news. I was gutted, too, but I knew that she was now not a missing person and no further harm could come to her.
“I remember sending her mum a message saying ‘I’m sorry’, I didn’t know what else to say.” The pair had been friends for 10 years since studying together and Miss Scott said Joanna, 25, had never been happier. “Every memory I have of her is a fond one, from those first nights out we had together to those holidays in Cornwall where we’d spend time camping,” she said. “She was so happy with Greg, too. She’d been with him for over two years and they were perfect for each other.” Miss Scott also urged anyone with information about her best friend’s murder to contact police.
Brisbane disaster THE FLOODING in Queensland has been described as the “worst natural disaster in the state’s history” as the number of people killed by surging waters climbs. Queensland premier Anna Bligh said people living in the state capital Brisbane awoke to the “unbearable agony” of having large areas of their city completely destroyed. She warned thousands face months living in temporary accommodation, as receding
waters reveal the extent of the damage. After meeting Australian Prime Minster Julia Gillard and disaster officials, Ms Bligh predicted the reconstruction effort would be on a “post-war scale”. With three-quarters of Queensland hit by flooding, whole towns are expected to emerge unrecognisable in the coming days. The Lockyer Valley city of Toowoomba, which suffered torrential rain and flash flooding earlier this week, has been “utterly devastated”, Ms Bligh added. Fourteen people have been confirmed dead but, with more than 70 people still
missing, authorities warn the number is likely to be much higher. Although the Brisbane River peak of 4.46m (14.5ft) fell short of predictions and the 1974 flood record, more than 26,000 homes were fully or partially swamped. At least 118,000 properties were left without power and Ms Bligh said it would be days before it was restored in some parts of the city. Stories of amazing bravery are emerging, including that of a teenage boy who died trying to save his younger brother. Waters in Brisbane are
slowly receding but remain dangerously high and are not expected to fully subside until the weekend. People in the area have been asked to not rush back to their flooded homes amid concerns of water contamination. Ms Bligh thanked other Australian states and New Zealand for their response to national appeal for donations. Fighting back tears, she said: “As we confront the challenge before us, I want us to remember who we are - we are Queenslanders. “This weather might break our hearts, but not our will.”
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Bond movie is back on!
Job offers for a homeless man with golden voice A HOMELESS man with a “God-given gift of voice” has been swamped with job offers after becoming an internet video hit. Ted Williams was spotted by a reporter at a road junction in Columbus, Ohio, and filmed him delivering his smooth baritone for spare change. “A few days ago I was on I71 Columbus, Ohio, and Hudson asking people for money and it’s just outrageous how all this has come to be,” he told US television. “I thought God blessed in increments and he just gave me a big deluge of blessings. “I feel like a million-dollar lottery winner or Susan Boyle she must have felt the same way.” Williams has been offered possible announcing work by the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, and is being pursued by NFL Films and others for possible work. He has also received a $10,000 (£6,398) offer for voiceover work from the Ohio Credit Union League.
JAMES BOND fans are quaffing dry martinis shaken, not stirred after learning the 23rd film featuring 007 is to be made this year. There were doubts over the future of the spy franchise when the film, the third starring Daniel Craig, was put on hold last year. EON Productions blamed
the financial difficulties of MGM Studios for the hiatus. The new owners of MGM and producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have confirmed Bond will return on November 9, 2012. Filming is set to start later this year with Sam Mendes, whose previous films include American Beauty and Road to Perdition, as director. The last Bond film, Quantum of Solace, was released in 2008.
Fans had feared the long delay could lead Craig, who debuted as Bond in Casino Royale, to quit the role. MGM filed for bankruptcy protection in November, seven months after the Bond film was put on hold, and has since been restructured. Craig said last year that he had “every confidence” in the producers and that he was looking forward to resuming work “as quickly as possible”.
The 53-year-old, from Brooklyn, New York, has now been reunited with his 92year-old mother, who he last saw 20 years ago. “I’m thrilled my only child is turning his life around,” Julia Williams said in a statement. “This will be my day to see my son get up and do something to help himself. “He has so much talent I hope this will be the thing for him. He came from a nice family. Then he went poor, poor. “So, hopefully, this will build him up and let him see there’s more in life than hanging around with the wrong people and taking drugs.” The video of him giving voiceover lines has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. In it he says he become obsessed with radio as a teenager. Williams said he attended broadcasting school but problems with alcohol, drugs and “a few other things” ended his ambitions and he ended up living in a tent. He says he has now been sober for two years.
He is the sixth actor to play Bond on the big screen after Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan. His first outing, in Casino Royale, was the most successful instalment in the franchise’s 48-year history, taking £385m at the box office. Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan have written the screenplay for the new film.
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ROYAL MAIL is celebrating the work of puppeteer Gerry Anderson with a new set of special "motion" stamps. Anderson is the man who created cult TV programmes such as Thunderbirds and Stingray.
Six of his shows are featured - Joe 90, Fireball XL5 and Supercar, as well as Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet. There is also a miniature sheet of four stamps which, when tilted back and forth, show the opening sequence of Thunderbirds, with each craft, 1-4, counting down to launch.
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Anderson said: "I feel incredibly proud that my work has been chosen to appear on a set of Royal Mail stamps. "To see actual animation of the opening scenes of Thunderbirds appear on the motion stamps is really wonderful." The latest stamps celebrate the 50th anniversary of Anderson's programmes
which began with Supercar in 1961. Philip Parker, from the Royal Mail, said: "Gerry Anderson's ingenuity and inventiveness caused a sensation in the 1960s. "We're delighted that, 50 years on, we are able to recognise and celebrate his work on our first stamp issue of 2011."
An 81-year-old man used his small inflatable dinghy to rescue his neighbour's wheelie bin which had been swept out to sea by the bad weather. He was, unsurprisingly, not wearing a lifejacket. A mile
off the coast, the local lifeboat picked him up and took him to hospital, where he was treated for hypothermia. They then went back for the dinghy and wheelie bin, which was still half full of rubbish. You would think he was old enough to know better... Source: Darwin Awards
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Aktiontier planning another boom year for all their strays AKTIONTIER, the dog refuge in Granadilla, is hoping for another good year to match that of 2010, with many of its rescue animals being rehomed. Of the 350-plus dogs brought in to the refuge by Protection Civil, 300 of those were found new homes either in Tenerife or Germany. At present, there are over 160 dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds all looking for new mums and dads. As soon as a stray is taken to the animal sanctuary, it is sterilised or castrated, wormed, deflead, microchipped and innoculated as necessary. A passport is also provided and the dogs are well fed cared for lovingly. They are also socialised (integrated with other animals and humans), to prepare them for being re-homed. Aktiontier is based at Accion Del Sol’s first-class refuge, which has superb facilities. It already operates in conjunction with three town halls, and is about to add a fourth, which is a big step forward for Marion, who runs the whole show there. Karen Clack, who performs sterling work there as a volunteer, says: “I’d like to remind everyone that if you do find an abandoned dog on the street, then please phone the police on 112. “It is their responsibility to contact Protection Civil, who will collect the dog and take it to the appropriate legal refuge. “There are laws in place here in Tenerife for stray and abandoned dogs, so if you really want to help these animals, please follow the correct and legal procedure. Together we can make a difference.” Accion Del Sol is situated at
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Exit 52 on the TF1, directly next to the Eolica Parque, Poligono industrial estate in Granadilla, under the windmills. The refuge is open Monday–Friday, from 3-6 pm. Marion welcomes everybody to look around this refuge, which always has lots of dogs who would love a walk, a simple brush or some play time. Please contact Marion on 922 778 630 for more information. Aktiontier has lots of events planned this year, including a Pets Portrait Competition, in conjunction with Tenerife Forum. Check it out on http://www.thetenerifeforum.com/showthread.php?6 7828-Pets-portraitthread&highlight=pets+portrait+thread Following the success of last year’s venture, Aktiontier is again holding the.Teide Challenge, and for more information on either of these events, contact Karen on 687 905 511. Other events are already in the planning stage, and more info will follow shortly. Don’t forget the weekly doggie fitness club with Danni Byrne, Canarian Weekly’s own personal fitness trainer, at the helm. It’s good fun and great exercise, chaotic at times, but the dogs love it. Again, please call if you would like to join in. And you don’t need a dog of your own, because there are plenty of willing tail-waggers at Aktiontier! Marion and Karen are also collecting household items (large or small), clothes, books, bric-a-brac and more, so please contact them on either of the above numbers if you have any items to donate to help raise muchneeded funds towards the vast cost of running the refuge
www.canarianweekly.com Live Arico - A word from our treasurer The figures for the year are nearly all done and we have had a great year. Our Silencio shop has made 30,463 euros in a year when we found ourselves battling a crisis. This is an increase of 6,561 euros on 2009, so well done to all who have helped to make this happen - volunteers and customers alike. The two new shops are also going strong. In 10 weeks, San Eugenio has made 1,874 euros, and in eight weeks, Los Cristianos has brought in 3,342.16 euros. Again, thanks to volunteers and customers at these shops. The benefits and different events brought in 17,572.35 euros, and the bag-packing in Iceland helped with that figure. Thanks to all those who organised events, allowed us to hold benefits in their venues, plus the great public who attended and gave so generously. Finally those little charity boxes brought in a staggering 5,328.99 euros, proving that all those little coins add up. Many thanks to the bars, businesses and restaurants who allow us to have them there, the lovely people who collect them - and poor Margaret who counts them all. You all know who you are, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of this. Also, throughout the last year we have been blessed to find some wonderful Angels, who have helped us financially and with such generosity. You also know who you are, and God bless you for believing in us. Thanks are just not enough to convey our feelings for you.
Live Arico Update... It looks as though our finances will be more stable this year, but we still need 8,500 euros a month to cover all the expenses, so it will always be a battle to stay afloat. But with your help and belief in us, I know we can do it. With love and gratitude, Debbie, Treasurer. Upcoming events Join us on Tuesday, 25th January, far a Race Night/Benefit Night at the Beach Bar, Costa del Silencio, from 9pm. With a delicious buffet and entertainment from Suzy Q, Aidy Evans and more, this is shaping up to be a good one. Come and have a flutter. Refuge opening hours We are open Tuesday to Sunday, from 2-5pm. Outside of these times, you must make an appointment with Eugenio to facilitate smooth running of the refuge. We are situated in Atogo, directly up from the airport, next door to the Ostrich Farm. Our Live Arico shop chain All three shops are now open for business, so come and bag a bargain from all the secondhand books, toys, clothes and bric-a-brac on sale. Also, pop in to leave donations of dog food, to ask for
information about Live Arico, or just for a friendly chat. We need volunteers, so please call Trisha on 638 407 344, or Debbie on the number below, if you can spare a few hours a week. Opening hours Coral Mar, Silencio (in association with Tenerife Nursing and Care) - Monday-Friday, 10am4pm. Saturday, 11am-2pm. San Eugenio (opposite La Niña Hotel, near Amandas Bar) - same hours. Los Cristianos (Churchills Square, near the play park and Chicagos Bar) - same hours, plus Thursday and Friday evenings until 8pm. Revised adoption procedures A minimum 50-euro donation for an adopted male dog, and 75 euros for a female, is now required by Live Arico. This is paid direct to Hospivet Sur on collection of your new pet, which will be chipped, vaccinated and wormed. We are negotiating special rates for neutering and spaying. South Tenerife Rescue Centre We have now sold 514sqm of land up to now, making a total of 2,615 euros (somehow!). The plan to buy our own plot of land remains, possibly even where we are now renting, so are you prepared to buy a
square metre of land for Live Arico? At just five euros, you will receive a certificate from Live Arico for now, and your name, address and number of square metres purchased will be on a Roll of Honour at the new refuge. Dog-grooming Claire is now offering 10% of her fee to Live Arico. She has 18 years of experience, so call her on 660 862 910 for an appointment, and quote Live Arico so we can receive our donation. Important telephone numbers Eugenio: 649 001 907 (call if you find an animal abandoned or in distress) Suzy Q: 629 388 102 (fundraising, press releases, prize donations, etc.) Pete Holland: 661 099 365 (Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog) Debbie Gibson: 637 918 158 You can also read about us at www.livearico.org http://twitter.com/tenerifedogs or http://tenerifedogs.blogspot. com Lastly, as we have said before, please think hard about what will happen to your pet if you are re-locating to the UK. Remember, a dog is for life and NOT just for the duration of your stay in Tenerife!
Four-legged fun Lions’ Charity Shop is on the cards enjoy birthday bash A FUN Dog Show is being held by the San Francisco de los Animales group in Los Gigantes next Sunday (23rd Jan) featuring animals of all shapes and sizes. It will be staged behind the
Los Gigantes Hotel from 10.30am and all are welcome. The entry fee is 15 euros for one class, or 20 euros for unlimited classes, and there will be a refreshment kiosk. All proceeds will go to the Santiago del Teide Branch of the group. For more information, contact Judith on 922 864 102. Classes Pedigree (pedigree not required): Puppy (up to 9 months), Junior (9-18 months), Open (18 months to 8 years), Veteran (8 years & over). Mixed: Puppy (up to 9 months), Junior (9 to 18 months), Open (18 months to 8 years), Veteran (8 years & over). All: Obedience, Best dog with children, Dog most like the owner, Handsomest dog, Prettiest bitch, Best six legs (dog & owner), Best condition, Best abandoned dog which has been homed, Fancy dress (the dog).
THE Tenerife Sur Lions Charity shop, at the Apolo Centre in Los Cristianos, celebrated its first anniversary recently with lunch at the Restaurant Slovakia. Volunteers from the Los Cristianos shop and Tenerife Sur Lions’ charity shop in Costa del Silencio enjoyed a superb three-course lunch, with some fun and games to follow. Shops’ chairman Ken Sadler, said: “The growth and success of the new shop in such a short time has been beyond our wildest expectations. “We could not have achieved this without the help of our dedicated volunteers and the extraordinary generosity of the general public, who so kindly donate
all the goods for sale in both shops. “The Costa del Silencio shop, which has been operating for over ten years, continues to be successful, again because of the invaluable help of the volunteers, who give up their time so selflessly. “The income generated by both shops enables us to continue with our children’s holiday programme, plus many more charitable works.” The Lions Tenerife Sur Los Cristianos shop is open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm, and the Costa del Silencio shop, in Las Gaviotas, near to Coral Mar Square on the main road, is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 2pm. Come along and grab some great bargains! If you would like any further information on Lions’ activities, please contact Ken Sadler on 670 647 765.
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MARIANO E ZUNINO SIRI Understanding the Law Email: marianozunino@canarianweekly.com
I HAVE received various emails regarding the new anti-smoking Law, and this one is especially interesting because it is unusual. “Can you please advise on the legality of the following: when a restaurant is closed at night for business, can the owners and staff smoke inside? “What is legally defined by two walls and a roof? For example, is smoking allowed if there is only a roof and one complete side wall, and other side has all-glass sliding doors, which slide into each other, and the front is a low wall with sliding windows on? “And what about restaurants with plastic canopies, which can be rolled up to reveal open terraces?” Yours, JG. Here we go. Article 2 of the Law 28/05 (modified by Law 42/10) says basically that an empty space is the one not covered or, if covered, laterally surrounded by a maximum of two walls, faces or “paraments” (parament would be a kind of wall). The word in Spanish is “paramento”, but I do not know the exact meaning. According to the dictionary, it is the inside face of
Effects of Anti-Smoking Law the wall, while an architect friend of mine says it is the area of the wall. Before going into your case, I would like to give you an example: the Law defines the meaning of “empty space” ,but it does not do the same with the meaning of “wall” (or “paramento”), especially referring to its height (assuming that a wall is a vertical division made with bricks, concrete, etc). Suppose there is a terrace bar with two walls (right and left) a roof (or canopy) and a low wall in front, about one metre high. The terrace is well aired and, although everybody there is smoking, there is no smoke because of the ventilation. The Authority could say that this terrace is not an empty space because there would be three walls (low wall included) in total, as per the provisions of the Law. In the case of being penalised, this leaves the possibility of going to Court to object it. Later, the Court would do its
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interpretation of the rule and determine whether or not this third wall (low one) counts as a wall, “to the effects of the law”, in order to consider the terrace as “empty space”. Your case would be in a similar situation, although you are saying that there is just one “high” wall on one side, a sliding window on the other and a “low” wall in the front (and finally the roof). You are talking about a terrace to be considered empty space because, even in the worst case, there would be two walls. I do not see any reason to consider legally this terrace to be “closed space”. But if, in spite of this, the Authority explains the reasons why it is deemed to be “empty space”, then you should object this and go to Court (if the Authority does not review its decision). Here’s another example: I have seen a bar (and there are many in this situation) with a big terrace of approximately 60sqm). It has no roof and it has no walls.
The entire terrace is covered by canopies, plastic and fabric curtains. All people were smoking on the terrace. Technically, this would not be an empty space (it is closed) but LEGALLY it is because it has fewer than two walls (as a matter of fact, no wall). Consequently, the bar could not be sanctioned. The cases in which there is a dispute between the citizen’s opinion and the Administration’s opinion happens quite often (misinterpretations). For instance, in Traffic law issues, there have been many cases in which the Court revoked a penalty because of a wrong interpretation of the rule made by Traffic Authority. Traffic legal issues have come a long way during the last 20 years and, consequently, there is a vast jurisprudence to cover almost all the cases in which you can base your objection. Unfortunately, this cannot happen with the Anti-Smoking
Law because it is new and there has been no Court decision taken yet. There will surely be many judgements in the near future because of all the “holes” in this particular Law, although there would not be uniformity, with many Courts issuing different judgements in similar cases. In addition, every Autonomic Community will apply different sub-rules. The email writer, FG, also asked me about the possibility of staff and owners smoking when the restaurant is closed, and assuming nobody complains). The Law says it is forbidden to smoke in private or public workplaces (unless outdoor places). It does not distinguish when closed or opened. This means, legally, that nobody can smoke inside an indoor restaurant. If nobody outdoors can see them (because it is closed), there would be no denuncia and, therefore, no penalty. But this is a different matter, and it would not change the fact that it is not
legal. I am just referring to what the Law says, and not judging its rules. As always, everything I have said is purely my opinion, based in the contents of the Law. Exceeding the legal matter, though, I believe that perhaps the Law should be reconsidered, leaving the owner of a bar or restaurant the option to choose whether his place is “smoking” or “non-smoking”. The difference would be that in “smoking” places, clients could not be enforced to smoke, and everybody would be free to do so or not. In “non-smoking” places, however, nobody would be allowed to smoke (subject to a hard penalty in case of breaking the law). The solution to non-smokers who have no alternative to a “smoking place” would be in the Law 28/05 (before 2010 amendment) as almost all bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels had been properly equipped to accommodate smokers and no-smokers inside their walls.
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The Devil Wears Prada Saturday 15 January 8:00pm - 10:05pm Channel 4 Meryl Streep plays the boss from hell in this glossy but shallow fashion industry satire. Demonstrating that less is indeed more, she quietly steals every scene as Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor of New York style magazine Runway, who routinely destroys egos and careers with just one softly spoken put-down or withering glance. It's a delicious, precise performance that reduces Anne Hathaway's aspiring journalist Andy Sachs to a crudely drawn, sitcom clichĂŠ, as she goofily struggles to meet Miranda's increasingly difficult demands after becoming her personal assistant. Though Andy's trials are never quite as cruel as in exUS Vogue staffer Lauren Weisberger's source book, they're still as entertaining, boasting a similar exuberance to director David Frankel's earlier project, Sex and the City. Yet for all its colourful and catty observations, the film lacks genuine bite, skimming over key emotional issues and making a morally triumphant conclusion feel like a cop-out. 14 January 2011 - 20 January 2011
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F R I D A Y 6:00am..........................Breakfast
6:00am ..................Children’s TV
6:00am ........................Daybreak
9:15am ..Wanted Down Under
11:30am ..................Animal Park
8:30am ..........................Lorraine
10:00am..BBC News; Weather
12:00pm ................Daily Politics
10:00am ..............Homes Under the Hammer
12:30pm ......................GMT with George Alagiah
9:25am ..................The Jeremy Kyle Show
11:00am......................Saints and Scroungers
1:00pm ....Ready Steady Cook
12:30pm ............Loose Women
1:25pm..................................Coast
11:45am ......................To Buy or Not to Buy
1:30pm..................Live Snooker: The Masters
1:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
12:15pm ................Bargain Hunt
5:15pm ..............Antiques Road Trip
1:00pm ......................BBC News; Weather 1:30pm ..............Regional News and Weather
10:30am ..............This Morning
2:00pm ................May the Best House Win 3:00pm ....................Dickinson’s Real Deal
6:00pm ........................Eggheads
3:59pm ........London Weather 4:00pm ....................Doc Martin
1:45pm ............................Doctors
6:30pm ..................Great British Railway Journeys
2:15pm ......................Cash in the Celebrity Attic
7:00pm ................Live Snooker: The Masters
6:00pm ..........................Weather
3:00pm ......................BBC News; Weather; Regional News
8:00pm ....................Mastermind
6:00pm ..........London Tonight
8:30pm ............................Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein
6:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
3:05pm ........................Deadly 60 3:35pm ......................Me and My Monsters
5:00pm ......................The Chase
7:00pm ....................Emmerdale 7:30pm ....Coronation Street
4:00pm ..................Dani’s House
8:00pm ....Children’s Hospital
The Brits 2011
4:30pm ........Diddy Dick & Dom
8:30pm ....Coronation Street
8:00pm, ITV2
4:30pm Tracy Beaker Returns
9:00pm ............Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
Ahead of the 2011 BRITs, Fearne Cotton presents this special launch show which reveals the nominations for this year’s awards. The programme comes from indigO2, inside London’s O2 Arena, and will be a celebration of the very best music from the last twelve months. There will be amazing guests from the world of music as well as stellar performances from artists including Tinie Tempah and Ellie Goulding, The Wanted and Jessie J. The 2010 BRIT Awards took place on Tuesday 16th February 2010. It was the 30th edition of the British Phonographic Industry’s annual pop music awards. The awards ceremony was held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London. The ceremony was broadcast live on ITV1, hosted by Peter Kay with Fearne Cotton doing the
side of stage coverage. ITV2 also broadcast an after show highlights programme immediately after the main broadcast. BBC Radio 1 had official radio coverage throughout the day in the run up to the evening’s show, with Scott Mills and Greg James on the Red Carpet. The ceremony was broadcast live, but with a short delay to enable any offensive language to be cut. This occurred several times during the course of the evening, most notably when Liam Gallagher collected the Best Album of 30 Years award and also during Lily Allen’s acceptance speech for Best British Female. The ITV1 show drew 5.8 million viewers between 8pm and 10pm, which was a 21.9% share of the evening, topping the 5.18 million (21.7%) drawn in for
the 2009 ceremony. 2010 was the 30th Anniversary of the BRIT Awards and two special awards were presented in honour of the occasion; the Brits Hits 30 award celebrated the best live performances from previous BRIT Awards ceremonies, and was won by the Spice Girls for their performance at the 1997 ceremony. The Brits Album of 30 Years award celebrated winners of the Best British Album award from previous years and was won by Oasis for (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?. As these two awards had to be fitted into the same running time of the award show, there was no award presented for Best International Group or Best Live Act. Lady Gaga won three awards and Florence and the Machine won one, for best album.
5:00pm......................Newsround 5:15pm ..................Weakest Link 6:00pm ........................BBC News 6:30pm ......BBC London News 7:00pm ..............The One Show 7:30pm ......................BBC News; Regional News 7:30pm ......................A Question of Sport 8:00pm......................EastEnders 8:30pm ..........................................QI 9:00pm ................................Hustle 10:00pm......................BBC News 10:25pm ............Regional News and Weather 10:35pm ................The Graham Norton Show
10:30pm ....................Newsnight
10:00pm ................ITV News at Ten and Weather
11:00pm ........................Weather
10:30pm ............London News and Weather
11:00pm......The Review Show
10:35pm ..............Take Me Out
11:50pm ........................Snooker: The Masters
11:50pm ................30 Years of An Audience With
12:40am ............ Snooker Extra 2:40am......The Record Review
12:40am ........................ITV News Headlines
3:00am ........................BBC News
12:40am ......................The Zone
3:30am ....................................Click
2:40am ....................US Marshals
11:30pm ....Starship Troopers
3:45am ....................Newswatch
4:50am ..........ITV Nightscreen
1:30am ..................James May’s Man Lab
4:15am ..................................Close
5:30am ......ITV Morning News
Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
helps six British families make the move to Australia, beginning by advising Manchester social workers Tom and Julie Pickup on finding a home in Melbourne. He also meets a couple who bought a bakery in the city four years ago, and is given a tour of its local property hot spots by a vet.
9:00pm, ITV1
9:00pm, BBC1 The beauty of and his gang are Hustle - apart from remarkably moral, its glamorous cast upright people. and superslick story- At least they are for con who consistently lines - is that the artists operate outside the law. marks are always Tonight, for instance, their portrayed as real vil- mark is Georgina Althorp lains who deserve (Angela Griffin deliberately giving her character the air everything bad that of a cartoon baddie). comes to them, Despite her lowly backwhile grifter Mickey ground Georgina has
NEW SERIES. The award-winning comedian presents stand-up recorded near to transmission by leading lights on the circuit, along with music by rising stars. Joining him for the first edition are Micky Flanagan, Jim Jefferies, Lee Nelson and Russell Kane. Featuring a performance by the Script.
Relocation: Phil Down Under 8:00pm, Channel 4 NEW SERIES. Phil Spencer
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10:00pm ..........Fast and Loose
11:20pm................The National Lottery Friday Night Draws
Hustle become the ruthless owner of Dosh4You, selling loans to desperate folk and then heartlessly repossessing their homes when they don't keep up the repayments. Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue-lookalike Emma has bumped into an old boyfriend and got the bug. But it's not one of those 24-hour things. It's love and that can last a whole lot longer.
9:00pm ......................Can’t Take It with You
EastEnders 8.00pm, BBC1 Love troubles plague Carol (Lindsey Coulson) Roxy has to break some news in today’s visit to the Square. Meanwhile, the Masoods have money troubles. And
Cupid brings Carol some problems of her own. Roxy is played by Rita Simons, Masood by Nitin Ganatra and Carol by Lindsey Coulson.
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14th January 6:05am ......................The Hoobs
6:00am ..................Children’s TV
6:30am ......................The Hoobs
9:15am ........The Wright Stuff
6:00am ................Live Women’s International Cricket
6:00am ............................Brainiac: Science Abuse
6:55am ......Freshly Squeezed
11:00am ..The Vanessa Show
6:30am ......Football’s Greatest
7:00am ......................X-Weighted
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
7:25am ......................Everybody Loves Raymond
11:45am ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7:30am ..............................Premier League World
8:00am ............................Oops TV
8:00am..................................Maury 8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
8:45pm ..................Doctor Who Confidential
7:50am .............................. Frasier
12:40pm ....................Five News
8:15am ..............................Frasier
12:45pm ....Emergency Bikers
8:00am ......................................Live Twenty20 International Cricket
9:00am..................It’s Me or the Dog USA
9:00am ..............America’s Next Top Model
9:30pm ..................Him and Her
8:40am ........According to Jim
1:45pm ....................Neighbours
9:10am ..........Supernanny USA 10:10am .................. Blithe Spirit
2:15pm ........................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
12:00pm ........................Women’s International Cricket
12:00pm ....................Channel 4 News Summary
3:05pm ..................The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
12:05pm............ Three in a Bed
5:00pm ..........................Weather
12:35pm ..................Come Dine with Me
5:00pm ..............Five News at 5 5:30pm ....................Neighbours
1:05pm ....................Come Dine with Me
6:00pm ..................Monkey Life
1:35pm .................... Come Dine with Me
6:25pm ........................Live from Studio Five
2:05pm ....................Come Dine with Me
7:00pm ............Five News at 7
2:40pm ....................Come Dine with Me 3:10pm ....................Countdown 3:55pm ............Deal or No Deal 5:00pm ..............Celebrity Five Go To
10:00am........................Cold Case 11:00am ..Medical Emergency
10:30pm ..............Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
1:00pm..............................Premier League World
2:00pm ................Stargate SG-1
11:55am ..................Celebs 24/7
11:30pm ..................Family Guy
3:00pm ................Stargate SG-1
11:50pm ..................Family Guy
1:30pm ......................Carling Cup Football Special
4:00pm ..........................Cold Case
12:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3:00pm................Criminal Minds
12:45am Snog, Marry, Avoid?
2:30pm ..........................Women’s Internationa l Cricket
6:00pm ............................Oops TV
4:00pm ..........................Charmed
1:10am ............Most Annoying People 2010
3:30pm ..................International Twenty20 Cricket
5:00pm ..........WWE Superstars 6:30pm ................The Simpsons 8:00pm..........................Futurama 9:00pm ....................A League of Their Own: Best of 10:00pm................Got to Dance
7:00pm ..........Sky Sports News
1:50am ..Ross Kemp on Gangs
6:00am ..............Good Morning Sports Fans
7:05am ......................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
8:00am ..............Live European Tour Golf 10:00am ..................Carling Cup Football Special
6:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model
12:15am Snog, Marry, Avoid?
7:00pm ..........Ghost Whisperer
2:10am ..................Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
8:00pm..................................Bones
3:10am ..........Is Oral Sex Safe?
9:00pm................Criminal Minds
4:10am ..Snog, Marry, Avoid?
10:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4:40am ..Snog, Marry, Avoid? 5:10am ..................................Close
11:00pm ............Criminal Minds
8:00pm ............Five News at 9 8:00pm ......................Pirates of the Caribbean: The True Story
11:00am ..Football’s Greatest
7:30pm ............The Pawn King 7:55pm ..Jamie’s Fish Supper
11:30am ................International Judo World Circuit
8:00pm..............Relocation: Phil Down Under
12:00pm ............Live European Tour Golf
6:10am ......................Animal Park
6:00am ......Coronation Street 6:25am ....................Emmerdale
8:00am..........................Fifth Gear
7:00am ..........................Escape to the Country
8:30am ........The Gadget Show
8:00am ............................Casualty
7:15am ..................................Life’s Funniest Moments
9:00am ............................Top Gear
9:00am................................The Bill
7:45am ......Sally Jessy Raphael
10:00am................Dragons’ Den
11:00am ..........................Casualty
8:35am .................... Judge Judy
11:00am ......................Fifth Gear 11:30am ......The Gadget Show
12:00pm ......................Escape to the Country
9:25am ..............................All Star Family Fortunes
12:00pm ........................Top Gear
1:00pm......................Animal Park
10:10am ..................Judge Judy
2:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den
2:00pm..........................My Family
12:00pm ....Coronation Street
3:20pm ....................Traffic Cops
12:30pm ..................Emmerdale
4:40pm ........................Escape to the Country
1:30pm ....................The Jeremy Kyle Show
5:40pm ....................Doctor Who
3:40pm ..............Loose Women
6:40pm ........................My Family
4:40pm ....Sally Jessy Raphael
8:00pm......Total Wipeout USA
5:30pm ....................Judge Judy
9:00pm ..............The Mentalist
2:00pm ..............PGA Tour Golf
3:00pm ..............Seaside Rescue
4:00pm ....................Carling Cup Football Special
4:00pm............................Top Gear
10:00pm ..................Shameless
10:00pm ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
11:10pm ..................Hot Shots! Part Deux
10:55pm ................................NCIS
5:00pm ........NFL: Total Access
7:00pm ..............Seaside Rescue
2:20am ........................Baby Boy
10:00pm ..................EastEnders
11:00am ..............................Maury
7:30pm ............Michaela’s Zoo Babies
7:25pm ..................4thought.tv
1:55am ..Comedy Lab: iCandy
9:00pm ......Come Fly with Me
1:00pm......................X-Weighted
12:00am ....................Road Wars
7:00pm ..........Channel 4 News
1:05am ..........My Name Is Earl
8:00pm ..................Doctor Who
10:00am ........................Celebrity Four Weddings
5:30pm ............................Football League Weekend
6:30pm ........................Hollyoaks
12:50am ......4Play: White Lies
7:00pm ............Most Annoying People 2010
12:00pm ..........Project Runway
7:30pm ......Five News Update
6:00pm ..............The Simpsons
9:00pm ..........................Heston’s Fishy Feast
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
11:55pm ..............Cops in Crisis 12:15am ................SuperCasino 4:00am ....................Motorsport Mundial
6:00pm ........................Women’s International Cricket 7:00pm ......................Tight Lines
6:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den 8:00pm ..........................Top Gear 9:00pm ......................Dave’s One Night Stand
8:00pm ..................International Twenty20 Cricket
10:00pm ................Al Murray: A Glass of White Wine for the Lady
4:30am ........................................ER
4:25am ..........................How Not to Decorate
10:00pm ......Take It Like a Fan
11:20pm ..................Black Books
5:15am ....................Countdown
5:10am ....................Wildlife SOS
10:30pm ........Premier League Preview
11:55pm....................Dave’s One Night Stand
14 January 2011 - 20 January 2011
9:00pm................The Catherine Tate Show 9:40pm ..........Little Britain USA
6:20pm ......................Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp
10:15pm................Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
8:00pm ..........................The Brits 2011 Launch
11:35pm ............................Stealth
9:00pm ........The Last Samura
6:50pm ..................Take Me Out
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S A T U R D A Y 6:00am ........................Breakfast
6:00am ............Harry and Toto
6:00am ............The Fluffy Club
10:00am ......................Saturday Kitchen Live
6:10am ......Everything’s Rosie
7:25am ........................Toonattik
6:20am ..................Dirtgirlworld
9:25am ......Coronation Street
11:30am ....Baking Made Easy
6:35am ..............................Jakers!
12:00pm ....................BBC News; Regional News and Weather
7:00am ..........................Basil and Barney’s Game Show
11:45am ..............This Morning: Saturday
12:15pm ..........Football Focus 1:00pm ................Live Snooker: The Masters 4:30pm ......................Final Score 5:10pm ......................BBC News; Regional News and Weather 5:30pm ............Hole in the Wall
7:30am ..............................Arthur 7:55am ..................................Leon
Casualty
7:00pm ..............The Magicians
8.50pm, BBC1
8:00pm ................The National Lottery: In It to Win It
Casualty enters the Guinness Book of Records. There are celebrations all round the set of the fictional Holby City Hospital as Casualty enters the Guinness Book of Records 2011 edition as the Longestrunning primetime medical drama (and longest running emergency medical drama) in TV history. There have been over 700 episodes of Casualty broadcast since it began in 1986, surpassing by far other medical dramas worldwide such as E.R., Grey’s Anatomy, House or even M*A*S*H. Belinda Campbell, Executive Producer for Casualty, said: “It is an absolute thrill to be able to call Casualty the world’s longest running primetime hospital drama. It’s a great testament to the hard work and expertise of the casts and crews over the years that Casualty is now its 25th year and still in such fantastically good health!” Pictures shows: Current cast members Sunetra Sarker and Michael French receiving the Guinness certificate flanked by crew members who have been with the production since the very first episode, including Robin Rumbelow (props buyer), Pete Salt (nursing advisor),
Oscar Anderson (Supporting Artist) and Clive Haddrell (paramedic advisor). Tonight’s episode - Altered States Ruth is plagued by flashbacks from her night out clubbing, as the medical drama continues. Disorientated and distressed, she flounders when Jordan puts her in charge of the ED while he prepares for his surgical interview. Ruth’s drunken night has led to fragmented memories which point to the terrifying possibility that she might have been raped. Unsettled and upset, she is unable to cope when Jordan puts her in charge of the ED. Jay becomes worried about her but the team are just happy she’s not her usual tyrannical self. Barry is brought into the ED with severe lacerations to his leg. He and his wife, Ali, claim he cut himself on some glass but Lenny suspects that he might be a victim of domestic abuse. When Ruth sees him she’s horrified – it’s the guy who she thinks tried to rape her last night. Recovering alcoholic Sunil comes into the ED, along with his wife, Anjna, and his daughter, Meena, claiming to have liver cirrhosis, but
Meena quickly discovers that he’s still secretly drinking and that was the cause of his vomiting. When it looks as if Sunil is going to drive home despite being drunk, Meena gets in front of the car and is accidently run over.
Luis de Matos, is joined by TV presenter Chris Tarrant; Bafta-nominated magic act, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart, team up with comedian Stephen K Amos; and the king of close-up magic, Chris Korn, is partnered by EastEnders’
Samantha Womack. They all perform three magic acts in a bid to impress the studio audience and avoid the dreaded forfeit trick. Who will be taking on the extreme feat of mind over matter this week?
Ali finally admits to Ruth that she was the one who cut Barry’s ankle with some rusty pliers. But when she sees Ruth’s club stamp, she realises Ruth and Barry were at the same club and assumes the worst. Ruth shows her the bruises and says that Barry forced himself on her, which Barry vigorously denies. Barry’s leg continues to get worse with necrotising fasciitis, meaning they’ll have to amputate. Will Ali stand by her man? Meanwhile, Jordan, who had been preparing for an interview all day, returns to the ED with good news: he got the job. The team are less than thrilled and wonder who will rein in Ruth now. Georgia Taylor plays Ruth, Michael French plays Jordan, Ben Turner plays Jay, Jamie Lomas plays Barry, ClaireLouise Cordwell plays Ali, Ramon Tikaram plays Sunil, Shavani Seth plays Meena and Nisha Nayar plays Anjna.
1:45pm ........................ITV News and Weather
8:00am ............................Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab
1:49pm ........London Weather
8:30am ........................Deadly 60
3:30pm ........................Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
9:00am ................Dick & Dom’s Funny Business
1:50pm ..............Kangaroo Jack
10:00am ....Diddy Dick & Dom 10:00am Trapped Ever After
6:00pm ............................All New Total Wipeout
12:45pm ..............................Monk
10:30am ..........................OOglies
6:05pm ..........................Weather 6:05pm ..........London Tonight 6:15pm ........................ITV News and Weather 6:25pm ......................Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp
8:50pm ..........................Casualty 9:40pm ......Come Fly with Me 10:10pm ..................BBC News; Weather
10:45am ..............The Slammer 11:15am ..........................My Life
10:30pm ........................National Lottery Update
11:45am ......................Match of the Day Kickabout
10:30pm ......................Match of the Day
12:00pm ..............................Coast
11:50pm ............Weatherview
12:05pm ......................Trust Me, I’m a Dealer
11:50pm ..............The Football League Show
12:35pm ..............................El Cid
1:10am ........................BBC News
4:30pm ................Live Snooker: The Masters
1:30am ....................Intelligence Squared Debate 2:00am ........................BBC News 3:00am ........................BBC News 3:30am ......................Our World 4:00am ........................BBC News 4:30am ....................................Click
3:30pm ..........................The Bear Family and Me
6:00pm ................100 Years of the London Palladium 7:00pm ....................Dad’s Army 7:30pm ..Pete Postlethwaite: A Tribute
5:00am ........................BBC News
8:20pm ................Live Snooker: The Masters
5:30am........................ Our World
10:30pm ..............................QI XL
7:00pm ..........................Primeval 8:00pm ..................Take Me Out 9:15pm ........................Benidorm 10:15pm ....I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 11:30pm ......................ITV News and Weather 11:44pm ......London Weather 11:45pm ....I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
11:15pm ..........Fast and Loose
12:40am ......................ITV News Headlines
11:45pm ............Goodbye Solo
12:40am ......................The Zone 2:45am ........The Starter Wife
1:10am ..............Snooker Extra
3:30am ..........ITV Nightscreen
3:10am ..................................Close
5:30am........ITV Morning News
The Magicians 7.00pm, BBC1 More of the world’s best magic acts team up with three celebrities to bring jaw-dropping illusion and magic tricks with contemporary twists in The Magicians, presented by Lenny Henry. Illusionist of the decade,
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15th January 6:00am ....The Treacle People
6:00am ........................Peppa Pig
6:00am..........Aerobics Oz Style
6:10am ......................The Hoobs
6:05am Roary the Racing Car
6:35am ......................The Hoobs 7:00am ..................GT Academy
6:15am ............................Fifi and the Flowertots
6:30am ..............................Premier League Preview
7:30am ..........Freesports on 4
6:25am ................Fireman Sam
7:55am ........The Morning Line
6:35am ..................Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends
8:50am ................Live and Lost 9:05am ............................Friends 9:40am ............Tinie Tempah’s Hot List! 10:45am ................................Glee 11:50am ..........................Friends 12:20pm ..........................Friends 12:50pm ..........................The Big Bang Theory 1:20pm ............................The Big Bang Theory 1:50pm ........Channel 4 Racing 3:50pm ....................Come Dine with Me 4:20pm ....................Come Dine with Me 4:50pm ..................Jamie’s Fish Supper
6:50am ......................The Beeps 7:00am ............................Mio Mao 7:05am ..................................Chiro 7:15am ........................Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:25am Make Way for Noddy 7:40am ................The WotWots 8:00am ..............Little Princess 8:10am ....................Castle Farm
6:00am ............................Brainiac: History Abuse 7:00am..............Vet Adventures
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
7:00pm ............Most Annoying People 2010 8:00pm ..........................Top Gear
8:00am..................................Maury
9:00pm ........Live at the Apollo
8:00am..........Time of Our Lives
8:00am..............Guinness World Records Smashed!
8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
9:45pm ..........The Terminator
9:00am......................Test Cricket
9:00am ............Best of Oops TV
9:00am........Four Weddings US
11:30pm ..................Family Guy
10:00am ................International Twenty20 Cricket
10:00am......................Soccer AM
11:00am ............America’s Next
11:50pm ..................Family Guy
12:00pm..............My Pet Shame
Top Model
12:15am ............American Dad!
12:00pm ..........................The Sky Sports Years
1:00pm ..........UK Border Force
12:00pm ..................The Biggest Loser US
12:35am ............American Dad!
1:00pm................Live European Cup Rugby Union
3:00pm ................The Librarian: the Curse of the Judas Chalice
7:00am..The Sky Sports Years
3:15pm ................Live European Cup Rugby Union 5:30pm................Live European Cup Rugby Union 7:45pm................Live European Challenge Cup Rugby Union
2:00pm ............................Oops TV
1:50pm ....................Celebs 24/7
1:00am ............Most Annoying People 2010
2:00pm ................Half Ton Teen
2:00am ........Live at the Apollo
3:00pm ......Nothing to Declare
2:45am .......... How Drugs Work
4:00pm ......................All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
3:45am ..........................Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
5:00pm..........................Futurama
5:30pm ......Nothing to Declare
4:45am ................Freak Like Me
6:00pm ......................The Middle
6:00pm ........................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
5:15am ....................Special 1 TV
4:50pm ..Futurama: Welcome to the World of Tomorrow
8:15am ..........The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky
9:55pm ..........Live Test Cricket
8:30am ....................................Play!
3:00am..........Live International One-Day Cricket
10:00pm ....................Road Wars
8:45am ..................Rupert Bear
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
7:00pm ................The Simpsons 8:00pm ........................ Futurama 9:00pm ..........UK Border Force
5:20am ..................................Close
9:00pm................Criminal Minds 12:00am ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
9:00am ..................................Olivia
4:55pm ....................Come Dine with Me
9:15am ......The Mr Men Show
5:30pm ....................Come Dine with Me
10:00am ..........................How Do They Do It?
6:00am ..................International Twenty20 Cricket
7:05am ......................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
6:05am ....................Traffic Cops
6:00am ....................Emmerdale
7:00am ..............Hole in the Wall
10:30am ....................The Silver Pharaoh Mystery
8:00am ............................Football League Weekend
8:00am ..............Race Car Driver
8:40am ..............Life’s Funniest Moments
9:00am ............................Top Gear
8:00am ....................Animal Park: Wild in Africa
11:30am ........The Naked Spur
9:00am ............................Premier League Preview
10:00am .... The Gadget Show
9:00am........................Super Vets
10:10am ......................Free Willy
9:30am ..........Take It Like a Fan
11:00am ..................Robot Wars Extreme
10:00am..............Total Wipeout USA
12:25pm ................Free Willy 3: the Rescue 2:15pm ..................Take Me Out
6:00pm ....................Come Dine with Me 6:30pm ..........Channel 4 News
9:30am ..The Milkshake! Show
9:10am ......Holiday Showdown
6:55pm ..................4thought.tv
1:15pm ................Mary Higgins Clark’s Lucky Day
7:00pm ..Jamie’s Fish Supper
3:20pm ............Steel Magnolias
10:00am ....................Soccer AM
12:00pm ........................Top Gear
7:05pm ....................Dispatches: Fish Unwrapped
5:40pm ............................Chisum
12:00pm ......Take It Like a Fan
1:00pm............................Top Gear
11:00am..........................A Life of Grime New York
2:00pm ............Dangerous Jobs
12:00pm..................Traffic Cops
3:30pm ..............Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp
8:00pm ........................The Devil Wears Prada
7:40pm ......................Five News
12:30pm................ Live Football League
10:05pm ........British Comedy Awards: The Nominations
8:40pm ........CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
11:10pm ..................Shameless
9:40pm ..............................CSI: NY
7:45pm ..................................NCIS
3:00pm ....................Test Cricket 4:00pm ......................Max Power 5:00pm ..........Take It Like a Fan 5:30pm ........NFL: Total Access
10:40pm ....................CSI: Miami 1:10am ....................Coming Up: Half Term 1:35am ................Live and Lost 1:50am ......Dirty Sexy Money 3:15am ......Brothers & Sisters 4:00am ....................Beauty and the Geek
for Girls
12:40pm ..............Total Wipeout
4:00pm ..................................Bean
3:00pm............................Top Gear
1:40pm................................Stealth
6:00pm ........The Gadget Show
4:00pm ............................Primeval
6:00pm ..........................The Brits 2011 Launch
6:30pm ..............................Carpool
7:00pm ......................Outtake TV
7:00pm ..................Dante’s Peak
7:00pm....................Stephen Fry in America
8:00pm ....................Doctor Who
9:00pm ..........The Interpreter
9:00pm ....................Traffic Cops
11:35pm ............Deep Blue Sea
8:20pm ..........................................QI
10:00pm ....................The Dukes of Hazzard
1:45am ..............Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp 2:10am ..........................The Brits 2011 Launch
11:35pm ............Forensic Files
6:30pm ..................Test Cricket 7:25pm ....Football’s Greatest
9:00pm......................Black Books
12:05am ................SuperCasino
7:55pm ....Football’s Greatest
12:10am ..........................Primeval
4:00am ..............Divine Designs
8:25pm ................Football First
2:15am ..............Oz and James’s Big Wine Adventure
4:50am ......Meals in Moments
10:15pm ..............Football First
2:45am....................Radical Highs
2:10am ............................Primeval
5:00am ............Hana’s Helpline
11:45pm ..............Football First
3:00am....................................Close
3:00am .................................. Close
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1:10am ............................Primeval
3:05am ................Teleshopping 5:35am ........ITV2 Nightscreen
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S U N D A Y 6:00am ........................Breakfast
6:00am ............Harry and Toto
6:00am ............The Fluffy Club
7:35am ........Match of the Day
6:10am ......Everything’s Rosie
7:25am ........................Toonattik
9:00am ..................The Andrew Marr Show
6:20am ..................Dirtgirlworld
9:25am ..........................May the Best House Win
10:00am ....The Big Questions 11:00am ..........Country Tracks
7:00am ..........................Basil and Barney’s Game Show
12:00pm ....The Politics Show
7:30am ..............................Arthur
11:30am ..............This Morning: Sunday
1:00pm ........Cash in the Attic
7:55am ..................................Leon
12:30pm ................Dinner Date
2:00pm ..............Escape to the Country
8:00am ..Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab
1:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
2:55pm ....................EastEnders
8:30am ..Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab: The Experiments
1:34pm ........London Weather
8:30am ........................Deadly 60
3:35pm ....Midsomer Murders
9:00am ..............Barney’s Latin America
5:40pm ..........................Weather
6:00pm ........................Antiques Roadshow
9:30am ..................................Roar
7:00pm ....................Countryfile
10:00am ..........Something for the Weekend
5:50pm ........................ITV News and Weather
4:50pm ............................Lifeline 5:00pm ............Songs of Praise 5:35pm ........................BBC News
8:00pm ..........................Lark Rise to Candleford
Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait driving some species to the brink of extinction. In addition to swimming with a bull shark, Gordon meets experts who explain the dangers that over-fishing
poses to both sharks and the ecology of the world's oceans, and discovers what protection the creatures are offered by international fishing regulations.
Dancing on Ice
comes from Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne, John Virgo and Ken Doherty. Coverage continues later in the evening on BBC Two.
some and once-wealthy owner of a large iron foundry.
Masters Snooker – Final 1.55pm, BBC2 Last year, Mark Selby captured his second Masters title with a thrilling deciding frame for a 10-9 victory over the 2009 champion, Ronnie O’Sullivan. This afternoon, the first eight frames are played in the 2011 final, with tonight’s winner picking up a cheque for £150,000. Hazel Irvine, Steve Davis and John Parrott introduce the action. Commentary
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1:35pm ..........Columbo: Etude in Black
5:40pm ..........London Tonight
11:30am ......................Film 2011 with Claudia Winkleman
6:05pm ......................Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp
12:00pm ..........The Long Duel
6:35pm ..............Dancing on Ice
1:55pm ................Live Snooker: The Masters
8:30pm ................Wild at Heart
5:30pm ..............Legally Blonde
The chef investigates the controversy surrounding shark fin soup, and explores the commercial shark fishing industry, whose practices have been accused of
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present the sparkling celebrity ice dance competition. Last week the first eight couples competed to make it through to the main competition and now the second group perform, each couple hoping to bag one of the remaining six places. They will be put through their paces by skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Phone lines open after the show and viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite stars.
10:25am ....The Biggest Loser
4:45pm ......................Ski Sunday
9:00pm, Channel 4
6.35pm and 9.30pm, ITV1
6:35am ..............................Jakers!
8pm, BBC1 Bill Gallagher's adaptation of Flora Thompson's charming memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood, is the perfect winter warmer for the New Year on BBC One. The drama sees the welcome return of favourite characters including Julia Sawalha as post mistress Dorcas Lane; Olivia Hallinan as Laura Timmins, her assistant in the Post Office; Claudie Blakley as Laura's mother, Emma; Ben Aldridge as handsome journalist and Laura's sweetheart Daniel Parish; John Dagleish as Alf Arless; and Ruby Bentall as Minnie. Victoria Hamilton is Ruby Pratt, back to help run the fashionable clothes stores in Candleford with her sister Pearl, played by Matilda Ziegler. Joining the much-loved cast for the fourth series is Richard Harrington (Holby Blue, Collision), who plays Gabriel Cochrane, the hand-
9:30pm ............Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off 9:00pm ....................................Zen
10:15pm ..............That Sunday Night Show
10:30pm ....................BBC News
Ski Sunday Lark Rise To Candleford
7:00pm ..................James May’s Toy Stories
10:55pm ......................Match of the Day 2
8:00pm ................Live Snooker: The Masters
10:45pm ......................ITV News and Weather
11:00pm ................Never Mind the Buzzcocks
10:59pm ......London Weather
12:15am ..............Weatherview 12:15am ..........Needful Things
11:30pm ......Battle in Seattle
4.45pm, BBC2 Graham Bell and Ed Leigh present coverage of the longest, fastest and most arduous downhill race on the men’s tour – Wengen’s infamous Lauberhorn. Switzerland’s whizz kid Carlo Janka was victorious in front of his home fans last year, on his way to claiming the overall World Cup crown. Graham also travels to Austria to try his hand at the unique sport of Skijoring, finding out if being pulled around a frozen racetrack on skis by a motorbike is as much fun as it sounds...
11:00pm ..........Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
2:15am ........................Holby City 3:15am ......Making Scotland’s Landscape
1:00am ................Days of Wine and Roses
4:15am ........................BBC News
2:55am ..........Dateline Europe
12:50am ...................... ITV News Headlines
4:30am ........................HARDtalk
3:00am ........................BBC News
12:50am ......................The Zone
5:00am ........The World Today
3:30am ....................................Click
2:00am ................October Road
5:30am ............World Business Report
4:00am ........................BBC News
2:50am ..........ITV Nightscreen
4:15am ..................................Close
5:30am ......ITV Morning News
12:00am Cops with Cameras
Wild at Heart 8.30pm, ITV1 Danny applies for the prestigious job of State Vet. Meanwhile, he attempts to involve Thabo in his work but does not realise that Du Plessis is feeling pushed out. A geologist comes to survey the area, arousing Du Plessis’s suspicions. A rogue baboon causes problems for the inhabitants of Leopard’s Den.
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16th January 6:00am..........Live International One-Day Cricket
6:00am................Hour of Power
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
7:00am..............Vet Adventures
6:15am ............................Fifi and the Flowertots
11:30am......Live Super Sunday 2:00pm........Live Super Sunday
8:00am ..........................It’s Me or the Dog USA
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
8:00am ............................Friends
6:25am ................Fireman Sam
4:00pm........Live Super Sunday
9:00am ........................Road Wars
8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
8:30am ............................Friends
10:00am ........WWE Superstars
9:00am........Four Weddings US
9:00am ........................Hollyoaks
6:40am ..................Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends
10:00am ....Four Weddings US
6:50am ......................The Beeps
6:30pm................Super Sunday: The Last Word
11:00am ......WWE: Experience
11:35am ..................................Glee
12:00pm................The Real A&E
11:00am ..............Half Ton Teen
12:40pm ............The Simpsons
7:00am............................ Mio Mao
1:00pm ..........UK Border Force
1:10pm ................The Simpsons
7:05am ..................................Chiro
7:00pm ....................Live Spanish Football
2:00pm..........................Futurama
12:00pm....................All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1:40pm ................Four in a Bed
7:15am ................Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
8:00pm ....................Live Spanish Football
2:30pm..........................Futurama
1:30pm ......Nothing to Declare
3:00pm ......................The Middle
2:30pm ..............Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
7:25am ..........Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures
11:30pm................Football First
7:30am ..............Make Way for Noddy
1:00am ............Spanish Football
6:15am ......................The Hoobs
6:00am ........................Peppa Pig
6:40am ..Great London Swim
6:05am Roary the Racing Car
7:35am ..................................That Paralympic Show
2:10pm ................Four in a Bed 2:40pm ................Four in a Bed 3:10pm ................Four in a Bed 3:40pm ................Four in a Bed 4:15pm ..................Jamie’s Fish Supper
7:45am ................The WotWots
4:20pm ............Deal or No Deal
8:00am ..............Little Princess
5:25pm ......................The Schoo l of Rock
8:10am ....................................Play! 8:15am ..........The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky
7:25pm ..................Jamie’s Fish Supper
8:35am ..............................Family!
7:30pm ..........Channel 4 News
8:45am ..................Rupert Bear
10:00pm................Football First
4:00pm ................The Simpsons
3:00am ..........................European Rugby Special 3:30am ........International One -Day Cricket 5:30am ..........................European Rugby Special
7:55pm ..................4thought.tv
9:00am ..................................Olivia 9:15am ......The Mr Men Show
6:00am ................Football First
9:30am ..The Milkshake! Show
7:30am ..................Football First
9:00pm ..........Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait
10:00am ......................Zoo Days
11:05pm ..................Shameless
10:10am ........Megastructures 11:10am ......................Pirates of the Caribbean: The True Story
10:15pm ..................Family Guy 10:35pm ..................Family Guy 1:00pm ..............American Dad! 11:20pm ..........American Dad! 11:45pm ........................Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
4:50pm ....................Celebs 24/7
12:45am ....Almost Famous IV
5:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model
1:30am .......... Is Oral Sex Safe?
6:00pm ....................Fat Families
2:30am ................Music, Money and Hip-Hop Honeys
8:00pm....................Raising Hope
7:00pm................Celebrity Four Weddings
3:25am ..........................Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
8:30pm....................Raising Hope
8:00pm................Criminal Minds
4:25am ..........Is Oral Sex Safe?
9:00pm......................King Arthur
10:00pm........CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
5:20am ..................................Close
6:00pm ..................Got to Dance 7:00pm ..................Got to Dance
11:25pm ..............................House
6:10am ..............Hole in the Wall
6:00am ......Coronation Street
7:00am ........................Super Vets
8:15am ....................Emmerdale
9:00am ....................................The Sunday Supplement
8:00am ............................Top Gear
7:30am ........................Super Vets
11:05am ....Coronation Street
10:00am..........Dangerous Jobs for Girls
8:00am ....................Animal Park: Wild in Africa
1:30pm ..............Wild Wild West
10:00am ........ Goals on Sunday
11:00am..................James May’s Top Toys
9:00am ............................A Life of Grime New York
12:20pm............James May: My Sisters’ Top Toys
9:30am ............................A Life of Grime New York
1:40pm....................James May’s Big Ideas
6:45pm ............................Twister
10:00am ..................Traffic Cops
9:00pm ........................Benidorm
10:30am ..................Traffic Cops
10:00pm ................The Bourne Identity
11:30am ..................Test Cricket 12:30pm ............Live European Cup Rugby Union
1:10pm ......3 Ninjas Kick Back
2:05am ......................No, No, No
2:55pm ..............Dracula: Dead and Loving It
2:45pm ..............Live European Cup Rugby Union
2:10am ....Coming Up: Eclipse
4:35pm ......................Five News
5:30pm ............................Live NFL
2:35am ........ I Hate That Smile
4:45pm ..................Logan’s Run
2:40am ............Wedding House
7:05pm ..Are We There Yet?
1:10am ........................Four Sons Versus Four Daughters
8:00pm ............The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
7:05am ....................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
12:10pm ............Eddie Stobart: Trucks, Trailer and Tinsel
12:10am ....................Shameless
4:30pm ................The Simpsons
7:30pm ......Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave
11:15pm..................Celebs 24/7
8:00pm ..................Jamie’s Fish Supper
10:00pm ........Comic’s Choice: Alan Davies
3:30pm ................The Simpsons
8:00am..................................Maury
7:00pm ......Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
3:00pm............................Top Gear 5:10pm....................James May’s Top Toys
9:15pm ............................Live NFL
6:40pm....................James May’s Big Ideas
11:00am ..................Doctor Who
3:40pm ........................Free Willy 3: the Rescue 5:30pm ..................Take Me Out
12:00pm..........................Primeval 1:00pm ............................Primeval
12:20am ............Dancing on Ice
2:00pm ............................Primeval
2:05am ............Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off
3:35am ..............Brain Damage
9:00pm ......................Bad Boys II
8:00pm................James May on the Moon
6:00pm......No Ordinary Family 8:00pm ....................Traffic Cops
5:40am..........ITV2 Nightscreen
4:25am ........................................ER
11:50pm ......Ripped from the Cockpit: BA Flight of Terror
12:30am ................International One-Day Cricket
2:40am ................Teleshopping
3:40am ..........................Brothers & Sisters
2:30am ..............................Cycling
5:10am ....................Countdown
12:50am ................SuperCasino
3:00am ..................................Close
9:00pm....................James May’s Toy Stories
9:00pm ........................The Dukes of Hazzard
5:55am ..........Yo Gabba Gabba
4:00am ..............Divine Designs
11:40pm ............James May on the Moon
11:10pm..................No Ordinary Family
4:50am ......Meals in Moments
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M O N D A Y 6:00am ........................Breakfast
6:00am ................Children’s TV
6:00am ........................Daybreak
9:15am Wanted Down Under
11:35am Ready Steady Cook
8:30am ..........................Lorraine
10:00am ....................BBC News
12:00pm ................Daily Politics
10:00am ............Homes Under the Hammer
12:30pm ......................GMT with George Alagiah
9:25am ..................The Jeremy Kyle Show
11:00am Saints and Scroungers
1:00pm ......................Live Bowls
12:30pm ............Loose Women
11:45am ....................BBC News
3:00pm ..............To Buy or Not to Buy
1:30pm ..........................ITV News and Weather
11:45am ......Cash in the Attic
3:45pm ..............................Flog It!
12:15pm ..............Bargain Hunt
4:30pm ......................Perfection
1:55pm ................London News and Weather
1:00pm ........................BBC News
5:15pm ....Antiques Road Trip
2:00pm ................May the Best House Win
1:45pm ............................Doctors
6:00pm ........................Eggheads
3:00pm ..........Dickinson’s Real Deal
2:15pm ........................Land Girls
6:30pm ................Great British Railway Journeys
3:59pm ........London Weather
1:30pm ..............Regional News
3:00pm ........................BBC News 3:05pm ......................Deadly 60 3:35pm ....................Me and My Monsters 4:00pm ............................The Big Performance
7:00pm ................Simon King’s Shetland Diaries
10:30am ..............This Morning
4:00pm ....................Doc Martin 5:00pm ......................The Chase
8:00pm ......................University Challenge
6:00pm ..........................Weather
8:30pm ......Baking Made Easy
6:00pm ..........London Tonight 6:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
4:30pm ......................Blue Peter 4:55pm ........Shaun the Sheep
7:00pm ....................Emmerdale
5:00pm ....................Newsround
7:30pm...... Coronation Street
5:15pm ................Weakest Link
8:00pm ......................The Lakes
6:15pm ..........................Weather
Land Girls returns for a new series. The lives and loves of the land girls serving their country in the Women’s Land Army (WLA) return to BBC One Daytime as the award-winning period drama Land Girls is back for a new five-part series. Against the backdrop of war-weary Forties Britain, Land Girls is again set at rundown Pasture Farm and opulent Hoxley Manor. Several months have passed and the series catches up with Bea and Joyce, who are joined by the new, streetwise, Cockney land girl Connie Carter. Former land girl Bea is now a farmer’s wife to Billy and mother to William, who is the result of a one-night stand with an American GI. Joyce is fiercely patriotic and eternally optimistic, but worries about her husband, John, who is now in Bomber Command. In a sunny field the girls are hard at work when the sum-
mer idyll is disrupted by a Tiger Moth landing. It’s Joyce’s husband, John, who whisks her off on a romantic plane ride to spend a blissful afternoon together. A jeep full of GIs delivers the new land girl, Connie Carter, who is young, brash and sexy but with a singing voice of an angel. She causes mayhem from the moment she arrives, and when Bea plans a romantic surprise for Billy, Connie interferes, leading to disastrous consequences for Billy and Martin... Meanwhile, Mrs Gulliver discovers that Finch’s cherished pet pig, Chamberlain, hasn’t been added to his inventory. When the pig topples her into a trough of stagnant water, she vows to have it sent for slaughter, leaving Finch striving to find a way to save his beloved pet. Widowed at the end of the last series, Lady Ellen Hoxley is recycling the last of her dead husband’s clothes at
the Manor House, dealing with the Americans who have temporarily commandeered her home, and coping with her bohemian sister, Diana Granville, who’s come to stay. When wealthy American industrialist Jack Gillespie arrives at the Manor House on business, Diana is attracted to him, while Ellen is intrigued. He reveals to Ellen that though his only son is dead, Jack suspects he might have got a local girl pregnant when stationed in Helmstead and that he’ll go to any lengths to find her. Bea is played by Jo Woodcock, Joyce by Becci Gemmell, Connie by Seline Hizli, Billy by Liam Boyle, John by Nicholas Shaw, Martin by Mykola Allen, Mrs Gulliver by Carolyn Pickles, Finch by Mark Benton, Lady Hoxley by Sophie Ward, Diana Granville by Raquel Cassidy and Jack Gillespie by Clive Wood.
The TV Book Club
Donoghue’s Booker-shortlisted novel about a fiveyear-old boy and his mother who spend all their time locked in a room.
was formed. He begins by unearthing some of the volcanic remnants that lie hidden in the landscape and beneath famous landmarks, and meets experts who reveal the impact of eruptions on the nation’s development, from mega volcanos in Snowdonia to unstoppable lava floods in Skye.
12:40pm, Channel 4
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9:00pm ......The Biggest Loser
6:00pm ......................BBC News
2.15pm, BBC1
New series. Ade Edmondson, Meera Syal, Jo Brand, Dave Spikey and Laila Rouass rate and review books by established and emerging authors. The panel begins by examining Room, Emma
8:30pm ....Coronation Street
6:00pm ..........................Weather
Land Girls – Back To The Land
Birth of Britain 8:00pm, Channel 4 New series. Tony Robinson tells the story of how Britain
6:15pm ......BBC London News 7:00pm ..............The One Show 7:30pm ......................BBC News 7:30pm ......................Inside Out 8:00pm ....................EastEnders 8:30pm ..............Where’s Dad?: Panorama 9:00pm ..............Silent Witness 10:00pm ....................BBC News 10:25pm ..........Regional News 10:35pm ..................A Question of Sport
9:00pm ..............Horizon: What Is Reality? 10:00pm ......................Episodes 10:30pm ......................Weather
10:00pm ................ITV News at Ten and Weather 10:30pm ............London News and Weather
10:30pm .................. Newsnight
10:35pm ........................The Zoo
11:20pm .. American Football
11:35pm ..............That Sunday Night Show
11:05pm ..............Late Kick Off
12:20am ..............................Bowls
11:35pm ............Weatherview
1:20am ........................BBC News
12:05am ............Grimefighters
11:35pm ..............The Graham Norton Show
1:30am ........ABC World News with Diane Sawyer
12:30am ITV News Headlines
2:00am ........................ BBC News
12:30am ......................The Zone
12:25am ..............Giles and Sue Live The Good Life
2:30am ....................The Record
2:30am ..................The Jeremy Kyle Show
3:00am ........................BBC News
3:25am ..........ITV Nightscreen
1:25am ............Ancient Worlds
4:10am .................................. Close
5:30am ......ITV Morning News
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17th January 6:00am ................Good Morning Sports Fans
6:00am ............................Brainiac: Science Abuse
6:20am ..........The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky
7:00am ................Good Morning Sports Fans
7:00am ......................X-Weighted
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
8:00am ............................Oops TV
8:00am..................................Maury
9:00am ............Spanish Football
9:00am ..........................It’s Me or the Dog USA
8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
10:30am ..................Test Cricket
6:35am.................. Elmo’s World
11:30am ................Football First
6:50am ........................Peppa Pig
1:00pm ..................Football First
6:55am ..............Little Princess 7:15am ........The Mr Men Show
6:20am........................The Hoobs
6:00am ......Thomas & Friends
6:45am ......................The Hoobs
6:10am Roary the Racing Car
7:10am ........ Freshly Squeezed 7:40am ......................Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05am ..............................Frasier 8:35am ........According to Jim 9:00am ........Supernanny USA 10:00am ....................Desperate Housewives 10:55am ..................Relocation: Phil Down Under
7:30am ......Thomas & Friends
11:55am Jamie’s Fish Supper
8:00am ............................Fifi and the Flowertots
12:00pm ....................Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm ................Jamie’s Fish Supper
7:45am ........Noddy in Toyland
9:00pm ....Ready Steady Drink
10:00am ............Four Weddings
10:00pm ..................EastEnders
2:30pm............Spanish Football
12:00pm ..........Project Runway
11:00am ..............................Maury
10:30pm ......How Drugs Work
4:30pm................Super Sunday: The Last Word
1:00pm......................X-Weighted
11:55am ..................Celebs 24/7
11:30pm ..................Family Guy
2:00pm ................Stargate SG-1
11:50pm ..................Family Guy
5:00pm ......................Soccer AM: The Best Bits
4:00pm ..........................Cold Case
12:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
5:00pm..........................Futurama
3:00pm................Criminal Minds
12:15am ..Ready Steady Drink
6:00pm ............................Oops TV
4:00pm ..........................Charmed
6:30pm ................The Simpsons
6:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model
1:15am ....................Snog, Marry , Avoid?
6:30pm..............The Sky Sports Years
8:40am ............Hana’s Helpline
1:10pm ........................The Herd
8:50am ..............The WotWots
1:15pm ........Quentin Durward 3:10pm ....................Countdown
9:00am ............Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
3:55pm ............Deal or No Deal
9:15am..........The Wright Stuff
5:00pm.... Come Dine with Me
11:00am ..The Vanessa Show
5:30pm ......................Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals
11:45am ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7:30pm ..........Live Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Football
11:00pm ..........................Premier League Review
7:05am ......................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1:10am ............................Premier League Poker 2:10am ..............The Genius of British Art 3:05am ....................Dispatches: The Battle for Haiti 4:00am ..Titanic: The Mission 4:55am ..Great British Brands 5:10am ....ER 5:55am Sali Mali
5:15am ..................................Close
11:30pm ............Criminal Minds
8:00am ............................Casualty
7:15am ..................................Life’s Funniest Moments
8:00am ....................Test Cricket
9:00am ............................Top Gear
9:00am................................The Bill
7:45am ......Sally Jessy Raphael
9:00am ................PGA Tour Golf
11:00am ......................Fifth Gear
11:00am ..........................Casualty
8:35am ....................Judge Judy
12:00pm ......................European Tour Golf
11:30am ......The Gadget Show
9:25am ..............................All Star
12:00pm ........................Top Gear
12:00pm ......................Escape to the Country
1:30pm ....................Test Cricket
2:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den
1:00pm......................Animal Park
10:10am ..................Judge Judy
2:30pm...................................... NFL
3:20pm ....................Trawlermen
2:00pm..........................My Family
12:00pm ....Coronation Street
4:30pm ..............Extreme Carp
4:00pm............................Top Gear
3:20pm ....................Traffic Cops
1:00pm ....................Emmerdale
5:00pm ....................Test Cricket
6:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den
4:40pm ........................Escape to the Country
1:30pm ....................The Jeremy Kyle Show
5:40pm ....................Doctor Who
3:40pm ..............Loose Women
2:50pm ............Animal Rescue Squad
12:10am ....................Shameless
4:15am ................Michel Roux’s Service
8:30am ........The Gadget Show
7:55pm ..................4thought.tv
6:25pm ........................Live from Studio Five
10:00pm....Golden Globes Red Carpet Highlights
7:00am ......WWE: Bottom Line
2:15pm............Home and Away
6:00pm ..........Home and Away
3:15am ..........Is Oral Sex Safe?
6:50am ....................Emmerdale
7:00pm ..........Channel 4 News
11:05pm ........Comic’s Choice: Lee Mack
2:15am ..........How Drugs Work
9:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model
8:00am..........................Fifth Gear
6:30pm ........................Hollyoaks
5:30pm ....................Neighbours
8:00pm ..................................Nikita
6:00am ......Coronation Street
1:45pm ....................Neighbours
10:00pm ....................Alan Carr: Chatty Man
1:45am ..................Snog, Marry , Avoid?
7:00am ..........................Escape to the Country
6:30am ............................Kings of the Snow
5:00pm ..............Five News at 5
1:00am ........................Road Wars
7:00pm ..........Ghost Whisperer
6:10am ......................Animal Park
6:00am ........Aerobics Oz Style
5:00pm ..........................Weather
10:00pm ............................Mental
12:00am ......................Road Wars
12:45pm ....Emergency Bikers
9:00pm ........................One Born Every Minute
9:00pm ..Dream Lives for Sale 11:00pm ........Inside: America’s Toughest Jail
12:40pm ....................Five News
3:05pm ....................Cool Money
8:00pm........................Road Wars
10:00pm ..........................The Sky Sports Years
6:00pm ..............The Simpsons
8:00pm ............ Birth of Britain
8:30pm ..................Snog, Marry , Avoid?
11:00am ..Medical Emergency
8:20am ........................Peppa Pig
12:40pm ....The TV Book Club
8:00pm ..................Snog, Marry, Avoid?
10:00am........................Cold Case
6:00pm ......................Netbusters
12:10pm ............Three in a Bed
7:00pm ................Michel Roux’s Service
9:00am ..............America’s Next Top Model
8:15am ........................Peppa Pig 8:30am ........................Roary the Racing Car
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
Family Fortunes
7:00pm ............Five News at 7
6:00pm ......Cricket World Cup
7:00pm....................James May’s 20th Century
7:30pm ..How Do They Do It?
7:00pm ..................Test Cricket
7:40pm ..............Seaside Rescue
8:00pm ......Emergency Bikers
8:00pm ....................................NFL
8:20pm ....................Trawlermen
6:40pm ........................My Family
5:30pm ....................Judge Judy
9:00pm .............................. Eraser
9:55pm ..........................Live Test Cricket
9:00pm ....................Have I Got a Bit More News for You
8:00pm ....................Traffic Cops
7:00pm ........................The Cube
8:30pm ....................Traffic Cops
11:00pm ....................Peep Show
9:00pm ....................Traffic Cops
8:00pm ......................Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp
11:35pm..................Have I Got a Bit More News for You
10:00pm ................Traffic Cops
8:30pm ..............Grimefighters
11:00pm ........................Car Wars
9:00pm ......Hell’s Kitchen USA
1:25am ........Chandon Pictures
11:30pm ........................Car Wars
10:00pm....................................The Bourne Supremacy
11:20pm ......................Replicant 1:10am ..................SuperCasino 3:55am ......Emergency Bikers 4:45am ..............HouseBusters 5:10am ....................Wildlife SOS
14 January 2011 - 20 January 2011
5:00am ....................Netbusters 5:30am ................SPL Round-Up
4:40pm ....Sally Jessy Raphael
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T U E S D A Y 6:00am ........................Breakfast
6:00am ................Children’s TV
6:00am ........................Daybreak
9:15am ..............Wanted Down Under
11:35am Ready Steady Cook
8:30am ..........................Lorraine
12:00pm ................Daily Politics
10:00am ....................BBC News; Weather
12:30pm ......................GMT with George Alagiah
9:25am ..................The Jeremy Kyle Show
10:00am ............Homes Under the Hammer
1:00pm ......................Live Bowls
12:30pm ............ Loose Women
3:00pm ........................To Buy or Not to Buy
1:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
3:45pm ..............................Flog It!
1:55pm ................London News and Weather
11:00am ..............................Saints and Scroungers 11:45am ....................BBC News 11:45am ......Cash in the Attic
4:30pm ......................Perfection 5:15pm ....Antiques Road Trip
2:00pm ................May the Best House Win
6:00pm ........................Eggheads
3:00pm ....................Dickinson’s Real Deal
12:15pm ..............Bargain Hunt 1:00pm........................ BBC News 1:30pm ..............Regional News 1:45pm ............................Doctors 2:15pm ........................Land Girls 3:00pm ........................BBC News 3:05pm ......................Deadly 60 3:35pm Me and My Monsters 4:00pm ....................My Almost Famous Family 4:30pm ......................Blue Peter
10:30am ..............This Morning
6:30pm ................Great British Railway Journeys 7:00pm ................Simon King’s Shetland Diaries 8:00pm ..............Natural World Special: Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq 9:00pm ............Britain’s Banks: Too Big to Save?
4:55pm ........Shaun the Sheep
3:59pm ............................London Weather 4:00pm ....Midsomer Murders 5:00pm ......................The Chase 6:00pm ..........................Weather 6:00pm ..........London Tonight 6:30pm ........................ ITV News and Weather 7:00pm ....................Emmerdale
5:00pm .................... Newsround 5:15pm ................Weakest Link 6:00pm ......................BBC News 6:30pm ......BBC London News 7:00pm ..............The One Show
Natural World Special: Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq 8:00pm, BBC2 David Johnson heads for the Mesopotamian Marshes in Iraq, believed by some people to be the location of the Garden of Eden, to investigate a large-scale habitat recreation project, headed by ambitious engineer Azzam Alwash, to transform the desert-like region back into a fertile wetland. It’s the largest and most ambitious habitat recreation project ever known: to bring back to life one of
7:30pm ......................BBC News 7:30pm ....................EastEnders 8:00pm ...................... Holby City
the world’s greatest marshlands. And it’s happening in Iraq. Considered to be the original Garden of Eden, the marshes were once Iraq’s wildlife jewel, where man and nature thrived for 5,000 years. But in the 1990s, Saddam Hussein drained these gigantic wetlands and turned them into a desert, destroying a home to thousands of people and millions of birds. Donning his body armour,
filmmaker David Johnson travels to the Mesopotamian Marshes to follow the work of Azzam Alwash, the visionary Iraqi engineer at the centre of this extraordinary scheme to re-flood hundreds of miles of desert and bring back life to the sands. This is a view of Iraq the world never sees, a world of huge reed beds and vast flocks of birds that fill the sky. But nothing ever quite goes to plan in Iraq.
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
9:00pm ..............Silent Witness 10:00pm ....................BBC News
10:00pm ..................Have I Got Old News for You
10:25pm ..........Regional News and Weather
10:30pm ......................Weather
10:35pm ............Kara Tointon: Don’t Call Me Stupid
11:20pm ................The Planets
11:35pm ............Weatherview
12:10am .............................. Bowls
11:35pm ..........Trust the Man
1:10am ........................BBC News
1:15am ..........................See Hear
1:30am ......................ABC World News with Diane Sawyer
1:45am ......Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets
10:30pm ..................Newsnight
7:30pm ..............Grimefighters 8:00pm ....................The Secret Mediterranean with Trevor McDonald 9:00pm ..........................Taggart 10:00pm ................ITV News at Ten and Weather 10:30pm ............London News and Weather 10:35pm ..................Highlander
2:00am ........................BBC News
12:40am ...................... ITV News Headlines
2:45am ............Climbing Great Buildings
2:30am ....................The Record
12:40am ......................The Zone
3:00am ........................BBC News
2:45am ..........Crossing Jordan
3:15am ..................................Filthy Rotten Scoundrels
3:30am ......................Reporters
3:30am .......... ITV Nightscreen
4:00am ..................................Close
5:30am ......ITV Morning News
9:00pm m Channel 4 NEW SERIES. An exploration of the often extravagant and surprising world of gypsies and travellers in Britain today, focusing on rite-ofpassage celebrations to reveal the community’s attitudes toward gender roles, education and outsiders. It begins with a look at the milestones in a gypsy girl’s life, highlighting an eightyear-old’s first Holy Communion and the spectacular wedding of a couple who met four months previously. Ancient traditions meet modern fashions in an ostentatious culture clash in
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the world of 21st-century gypsy and traveller weddings. Gaining rare access to this fascinating and often misunderstood community, Cutting Edge uses the prism of the weddings to reveal a culture where brides compete to have the biggest dress but having children out of wedlock is still taboo and divorce is unheard of. Considered ‘on the shelf’ at 20, many girls in Gypsy and Traveller communities get married soon after their 16th birthday with the support of their family. The weddings are visual
spectacles: girls parade into church in enormous dresses that sometimes weigh more than the bride herself. Although the women look sexually provocative there is a tradition of premarital chastity that is increasingly unusual in Britain today. This is a community that lives alongside but detached from mainstream society. It is a community of contrasts, living by centuriesold religious and cultural traditions but at the same time embracing the gaudier extremes of the celebrityand fashion-obsessed times in which we live.
14 January 2011 - 20 January 2011
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18th January 6:00am ....The Treacle People
6:00am ................Children’s TV
6:10am ......................The Hoobs
9:15am ........The Wright Stuff
6:35am ......................The Hoobs
11:00am ..The Vanessa Show
7:00am ........Freshly Squeezed
11:45am ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7:30am ......................Everybody Loves Raymond
12:40pm .................... Five News
8:25am ........ According to Jim
12:45pm ..................................The Business Inspector
8:55am ........Supernanny USA
1:45pm ....................Neighbours
9:50am ......................Desperate Housewives
2:15pm ..........Home and Away
7:55am ..............................Frasier
10:50am ....................A Place in the Sun: Home or Away
7:00am ................Good Morning Sports Fans
7:00am ......................X-Weighted
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
8:00am ............................Oops TV
8:00am..................................Maury
8:00am ................Good Morning Sports Fans
9:00am ..........................It’s Me or the Dog USA
8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
8:30pm ..................Hotter Than My Daughter
9:00am..............................The Sky Sports Years
10:00am........................Cold Case
9:00am ..............America’s Next Top Model
9:00pm ..........................Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
10:00am ............Celebrity Four Weddings
10:00pm .................. EastEnders
12:00pm ..........Project Runway 1:00pm......................X-Weighted
11:00am ..............................Maury
11:00pm ..................Family Guy
2:00pm ................Stargate SG-1
11:55am ..................Celebs 24/7
11:25pm ..................Family Guy
3:00pm ................Stargate SG-1
12:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
10:00am ....................Netbusters 10:30am......Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Football 12:00pm ..............SPL Round-Up
3:05pm ..A Risk Worth Taking
12:25pm ......Live International Cricket
5:00pm ..........................Weather
12:00pm ....................Channel 4 News Summary
5:30pm ....................Neighbours
5:00pm ..............Five News at 5
12:05pm ................Jamie’s Fish Supper
6:00pm ..........Home and Away
12:10pm ............Three in a Bed
6:25pm ........................Live from Studio Five
12:40pm ..............Great British Brands
6:00am ............................Brainiac: Science Abuse
2:50pm ............Animal Rescue Squad
11:55am ............................Jamie’s Fish Supper
7:00pm ................Michel Roux’s Service
6:00am ..............Good Morning Sports Fans
9:00pm..............................The Sky Sports Years
11:00am ..Medical Emergency
4:00pm ..........................Cold Case 5:00pm..........................Futurama 6:00pm ............................Oops TV
10:00pm........Live Test Cricket
6:30pm ................The Simpsons
5:00am....................Football Asia
7:00pm ................The Simpsons
5:30am ........................Hyundai A League Football
8:00pm ..................Got to Dance 10:00pm ........................Lie to Me 11:00pm ............................Mental
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
3:00pm................Criminal Minds 4:00pm ..........................Charmed 6:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model 7:00pm ..........Ghost Whisperer 8:00pm ....................Fat Families 9:00pm ................Half Ton Teen
8:00pm ..Snog, Marry, Avoid?
10:30pm ..........Coming of Age
11:50pm Snog, Marry, Avoid? 12:20am ................Hotter Than My Daughter 12:50am ..............Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 1:50am ..............Coming of Age 2:20am ......Music, Money and Hip-Hop Honeys 3:20am ................Michel Roux’s Service
12:00am ......................Road Wars
10:00pm ....................Little Man: Looking for Love
1:50am ..Ross Kemp on Gangs
11:00pm ............Criminal Minds
5:15am ..................................Close
7:05am ......................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
6:10am ......................Animal Park
6:00am ......Coronation Street
6:30am ......Kings of the Snow
6:50am .................... Emmerdale
7:00am ..........WWE: Afterburn
8:00am..........................Fifth Gear
7:00am ..........................Escape to the Country
8:00am ....................Test Cricket
8:30am ........The Gadget Show
8:00am ............................Casualty
7:15am ..................................Life’s Funniest Moments
9:00am ......................Wonderful World of Golf
9:00am ............................Top Gear
9:00am................................The Bill
7:45am ......Sally Jessy Raphael
7:00pm ..........Channel 4 News
10:00am ........................Top Gear
11:00am ..........................Casualty
8:35am ....................Judge Judy
7:55pm ..................4thought.tv
10:30am ........PGA Tour Classic
11:00am ......................Fifth Gear
8:00pm ........................The Year Britain Froze
11:30am ..................Test Cricket
11:30am ......The Gadget Show
12:00pm ......................Escape to the Country
9:25am ..............................All Star Family Fortunes
12:30pm ..........................Premier League Review
12:00pm ........................Top Gear
1:00pm......................Animal Park
10:10am ..................Judge Judy
1:00pm............................Top Gear
2:00pm..........................My Family
12:00pm ....Coronation Street
1:30pm ............................The Sky Sports Years
2:00pm....................James May’s Big Ideas
3:20pm ....................Traffic Cops
1:00pm ....................Emmerdale
4:00pm ....................Trawlermen
2:30pm ....................Netbusters
3:20pm ..........................................QI
1:30pm ....................The Jeremy Kyle Show
3:00pm ..................Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Football
4:00pm............................Top Gear
4:40pm ........................Escape to the Country
6:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den
5:40pm ....................Doctor Who
4:40pm ....Sally Jessy Raphael
7:00pm....................James May’s Big Ideas
6:40pm ........................My Family
5:30pm ....................Judge Judy
8:20pm ..........................................QI
9:00pm ............................Primeval
9:00pm ....................................QI XL
10:00pm ..................Torchwood
7:00pm ..............................All Star Family Fortunes
10:00pm..................................QI XL
11:00pm ..No Ordinary Family
8:00pm ......The Biggest Loser
12:55pm ............The Password Is Courage 3:10pm ....................Countdown 3:55pm ............Deal or No Deal 5:00pm ..Come Dine with Me 5:30pm ......................Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00pm ..............The Simpsons
7:00pm ............Five News at 7 7:30pm ......Five News Update 7:30pm ........................Zoo Days
4:20am ....Ready Steady Drink
8:00pm ......................Five News Update 8:00pm ................Jurassic Park: The True Story 9:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10:00pm ....................CSI: Miami
6:30pm ........................Hollyoaks
9:00pm ..............................Big Fat Gypsy Weddings 10:00pm ..................Shameless 11:10pm ........Comic’s Choice: Jo Brand
10:55pm ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
12:10am ........European Poker Tour
11:55pm ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
1:10am ..........Freesports on 4 1:35am ....World B-Boy Series
12:55am ................SuperCasino
2:05am ..........Beach Volleyball 2:55am ..................................KOTV
3:55am The Business Inspector
3:25am ..........................Triathlon
4:45am ..............HouseBusters
4:15am ..................Triathlon ITU ....World Championship Series
6:00am ........Aerobics Oz Style
4:30pm ....................Soccer AM: The Best Bits 5:30pm ............................Premier League Review 6:30pm ..............................Cycling
3:40pm ..............Loose Women
8:00pm......No Ordinary Family
11:00pm....................The Bubble
9:00pm ....................Knocked Up
5:10am ....................Wildlife SOS
7:00pm ........................Live Copa Del Rey Football
5:35am................ House Doctor
10:00pm ..............................Poker
11:40pm..................................QI XL
11:35pm ..................................The Bourne Ultimatum
14 January 2011 - 20 January 2011
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W E D N E S D A Y 6:00am ........................Breakfast
6:00am ................Children’s TV
6:00am ........................Daybreak
9:15am Wanted Down Under
11:30am ................Daily Politics
8:30am ..........................Lorraine
10:00am ....................BBC News
1:00pm ..........................See Hear
10:00am ............Homes Under the Hammer
1:30pm ............................Lifeline
9:25am ..................The Jeremy Kyle Show
1:40pm ......................Live Bowls
10:30am ..............This Morning
11:00am ....................Saints and Scroungers
3:15pm ........................To Buy or Not to Buy
12:30pm ............Loose Women
11:45am ....................BBC News
3:45pm ..............................Flog It!
and Weather
11:45am ......Cash in the Attic
4:30pm ......................Perfection
12:15pm ..............Bargain Hunt
5:15pm ....Antiques Road Trip
1:55pm ................London News and Weather
1:00pm ........................BBC News 1:30pm ..............Regional News and Weather 1:45pm ............................Doctors 2:15pm ........................Land Girls 3:00pm ........................BBC News
6:00pm ........................Eggheads 6:30pm ................Great British Railway Journeys 7:00pm ................Simon King’s Shetland Diaries
1:30pm ........................ITV News
2:00pm ................May the Best House Win 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm ........London Weather 4:00pm ....................Doc Martin 5:00pm ......................The Chase
3:05pm ......................Deadly 60 3:35pm ....................Me and My Monsters
6:00pm ..........................Weather
4:00pm ..Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab: The Experiments
6:30pm ..........................TV News and Weather
6:00pm ..........London Tonight
7:00pm ....................Emmerdale
4:00pm ........................Copycats
7:30pm ..................Live FA Cup Football
4:30pm.............................. MI High 5:00pm .................... Newsround 5:15pm ..................Weakest Link
Edwardian Farm
6:00pm ........................BBC News
9.00pm, BBC2 Ruth, Peter and Alex complete their Edwardian year with a trip to a fête. It’s August on the Edwardian Farm and the climax of the farming calendar, but it’s also time for Alex Langlands, Peter Ginn and Ruth Goodman to wave goodbye to their year at Morwellham Quay. First there’s the oat crop to harvest – a job made difficult by constant rain. The team need to be able to predict when a dry spell will come so that they can be prepared to swing into action at a moment’s notice. They investigate ways of forecasting the weather and embark on creating a weather vane. The team
7:00pm ..............The One Show head for the woods to do a traditional charcoal burn in order to make iron for the compass points, and Peter tries his hand at the art of repoussé – a metalworking technique – to make a copper cockerel for the vane. Meanwhile, Ruth forages for seaweed on the coast to replenish the market garden’s soil. When the rain finally clears, the team deploy the latest in Edwardian farming technology for the oat harvest – including a tractor that was then state-of-the art, the Moghul. To celebrate the end of harvest – and all that was exciting in the Edwardian era – everybody enjoys a grand fête sporting new innova-
tions such as the electric light bulb and a genuine flying machine. The event is captured by an Edwardian film crew, tapping into the very latest in Edwardian fashions – the cinema. But the team are also confronted by something that would change the countryside and the course of history for ever – the First World War. The growth of mechanisation meant many rural areas had labour to spare, although the human cost was dreadful. Over a million horses were drafted into service, but only 60,000 came back – paving the way for tractors to finally replace horse-power. Farming would never be the same again.
7:30pm ........................BBC News 7:30pm................Rip Off Britain
8:00pm ................Michel Roux’s Service
8:00pm ................Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
9:00pm ..........Edwardian Farm
10:00pm......................BBC News
10:00pm ................Never Mind the Buzzcocks
10:25pm ............Regional News
10:30pm ......................Weather
10:35pm................The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws
10:30pm ..................Newsnight
10:45pm..........................National Lottery Update 10:45pm......................Film 2011 with Claudia Winkleman
11:20pm ................The Planets
10:30pm ............London News and Weather
12:10am ..............................Bowls
10:35pm ............................Police, Camera, Action!
1:10am ........................BBC News
11:35pm ..........................FA Cup Football Highlights
11:25pm ..............Weatherview
1:30am ........ABC World News with Diane Sawyer
11:25pm..........................Amistad
2:00am ........................ BBC News
12:30am ITV News Headlines
2:30am ....................The Record
12:30am ......................The Zone
1:55am..............Country Tracks
3:00am ........................BBC News
2:35am ........................The Sting
2:50am ......................Ian Hislop’s Age of the Do-Gooders
3:30am ....................................Click
4:45am .......... ITV Nightscreen
4:35am ..................................Close
5:30am ......ITV Morning News
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 8:00pm, BBC1 The Temple of Doom saw the Indiana Jones series lurch off the rails a little, but all was restored with this third movie. The masterstroke here was the introduction of Sean Connery as Indy’s crotchety dad, and the snappy by-play between him and Harrison Ford adds a wonderful new twist to the adventure. The quest this time is for the
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10:00pm ................ITV News at Ten and Weather
Holy Grail, no less, and finds Jones reunited with old chums, such as Marcus Brody (played by Denholm Elliott), and old enemies, namely the Nazis (allied with Julian Glover’s American collector). As usual, the action is on an epic scale and delivered with breathless enthusiasm and much panache by director Steven Spielberg. There’s also a neat sequence at the beginning with River Phoenix as the young Indy that explains such things as our hero’s fear of snakes and that scar on his chin.
Cowboy Builders 8:00pm, Channel 5 NEW SERIES. Melinda Messenger and Dominic Littlewood try to help a grandmother from Dorset who was ripped off while she recovered from cancer. She paid £14,000 for an attic extension that was left unfinished and caused extensive structural damage. While Melinda tries to secure funds to repair the building, Dominic sets off to find the culprit.
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19th January 6:05am ............................Sali Mali
6:00am ................Children’s TV
6:10am ......................The Hoobs
9:15am ........The Wright Stuff
6:35am ......................The Hoobs
11:00am ..The Vanessa Show
7:00am ........Freshly Squeezed
11:45am ....................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7:30am ......................Everybody Loves Raymond
12:40pm ....................Five News
8:25am ........According to Jim
12:45pm ..............The Business Inspector
8:50am ........Supernanny USA
1:45pm ....................Neighbours
9:45am ......................Desperate Housewives
2:15pm ..........Home and Away
7:55am ..............................Frasier
10:50am ........................Country House Rescue 11:55am ..........................Jamie’s Fish Supper
2:50pm ............Animal Rescue Squad 3:05pm ....................Let Me Call You Sweetheart 5:00pm ..............Five News at 5
6:00am ............................Brainiac: Science Abuse
7:00am ................Good Morning Sports Fans
7:00am ......................X-Weighted
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
8:00am ............................Oops TV
8:00am..................................Maury
8:00pm ................Wait Till Your Teacher Gets Home!
9:00am ............................Copa Del Rey Football
9:00am ..........................It’s Me or the Dog USA
8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
9:00pm ..........Is Oral Sex Safe? 10:00pm ................Pulp Fiction
12:00pm ................Football Asia
10:00am........................Cold Case
9:00am ..............America’s Next Top Model
12:30pm ......................Hyundai A League Football
11:00am ..Medical Emergency
10:00am ............Four Weddings
12:00pm ..........Project Runway
11:00am ..............................Maury
1:00pm ....................X-Weighted
11:55am ..................Celebs 24/7
2:00pm ................Stargate SG-1 4:00pm ..........................Cold Case
12:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
5:00pm..........................Futurama
3:00pm................Criminal Minds
1:00pm ....................Test Cricket 2:00pm............................Copa Del Rey Football 5:00pm ....................Test Cricket 6:00pm ........................Hyundai A League Football
6:00pm ............................Oops TV
5:30pm ....................Neighbours
12:05pm Jamie’s Fish Supper
6:00pm ..........Home and Away
7:00pm........................Sky Sports News at Seven
8:00pm ....................Dream Lives for Sale
12:10pm ............Three in a Bed
6:25pm ........................Live from Studio Five
7:30pm ................Soccer Special
9:00pm ..............Louie Spence’s Showbusiness
12:35pm ..............Great British Brands
7:00pm ............Five News at 7
12:55pm ............Scaramouche
7:30pm ..................Monkey Life
3:10pm ....................Countdown
8:00pm ...... Five News Update
3:55pm ............ Deal or No Deal
8:00pm ........Cowboy Builders
5:00pm ....................Come Dine with Me 5:30pm ......................Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals
10:00pm ......................You’re on Sky Sports!
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
4:00pm ..........................Charmed
6:30pm..........................European Tour Weekly
12:00pm ....................Channel 4 News Summary
7:00pm ............Most Annoying People 2010
6:00am ................Good Morning Sports Fans
6:30pm ................The Simpsons
12:25am ....................Family Guy 12:50am ....................Family Guy
6:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model
1:15am ............Most Annoying People 2010
7:00pm ..........Ghost Whisperer
2:10am ..........Is Oral Sex Safe?
8:00pm ................Half Ton Teen 9:00pm..................................Bones
3:10am ................Wait Till Your Teacher Gets Home!
10:00pm ................Raising Hope
10:00pm ........Grey’s Anatomy
4:05am ..........How Drugs Work
11:00pm ........................Lie to Me
11:00pm ............Criminal Minds
5:05am ..................................Close
7:05am ......................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
6:10am ......................Animal Park
6:00am ....................Emmerdale 6:25am ......................Nanny 911
9:00pm ..................................NCIS 10:00pm ............................Law & Order: Criminal Intent
6:00am ........Aerobics Oz Style 6:30am ......Kings of the Snow
8:00am..........................Fifth Gear
6:00pm ..............The Simpsons
7:00am ..................................WWE: Vintage Collection
7:00am ..........................Escape to the Country
8:30am ........The Gadget Show
8:00am ............................Casualty
7:15am ..............Life’s Funniest Moments
6:30pm ........................Hollyoaks
8:00am ....................Test Cricket
9:00am ............................Top Gear
9:00am................................The Bill
7:45am ......Sally Jessy Raphael
7:00pm ..........Channel 4 News
9:00am ............................Premier League Bowls
11:00am ......................Fifth Gear
11:00am ..........................Casualty
8:35am ....................Judge Judy
11:30am ......The Gadget Show
10:00am ......British Basketball
12:00pm ........................Top Gear
12:00pm ......................Escape to the Country
9:25am ..............................All Star Family Fortunes
12:00pm ....Kings of the Snow
7:55pm ..................4thought.tv 8:00pm ................Will My Crash Diet Kill Me?
10:10am ..................Judge Judy
12:30pm ..................................Golf
2:00pm....................James May’s 20th Century
1:00pm......................Animal Park
9:00pm ................Mary Portas: Secret Shopper
2:00pm..........................My Family
12:00pm ..................Emmerdale
3:00pm ..............................Netball
2:40pm ................................Genius
2:40pm..........................My Family
12:30pm ....................Nanny 911
10:00pm ..................The Joy of Teen Sex
5:00pm ....Watersports World
3:20pm ..........................................QI
3:20pm ....................Trawlermen
4:00pm............................Top Gear
1:30pm ....................The Jeremy Kyle Show
11:05pm ........Comic’s Choice: Jessica Hynes
10:55pm.............. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
6:00pm ......Sports Adventure
6:00pm ........The Gadget Show
4:40pm ........................Escape to the Country
11:55pm ............................Poker
6:30pm ..............................Cycling
6:35pm ................................Genius
5:40pm ....................Doctor Who
12:55am ................SuperCasino
7:00pm ........................Inside the PGA Tour
7:10pm ........................Have I Got News for You
6:40pm ........................My Family
3:55am ................The Business Inspector
7:30pm ..................Live Scottish Cup Football
7:50pm ..........................................QI
8:00pm ..............Too Fat for 15
8:30pm ..............................Carpool
9:00pm ............................One Life
4:45am ..............HouseBusters
10:00pm ......................Copa Del Rey Football
9:00pm ................Not Going Out
10:00pm ......World’s Strictest Parents USA
12:10am ....................Shameless 1:10am ....................My Family’s Crazy Gap Year 2:05am ..................Who Do You Think You Were? 2:30am ..........Dispatches: Fish Unwrapped
5:10am ....................Wildlife SOS 5:35am ..............House Doctor
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10:20pm ..........Mock the Week 11:00pm ....................Would I Lie .............................................. to You?
3:40pm ..............Loose Women 4:40pm ....Sally Jessy Raphael 5:30pm ....................Judge Judy
11:00pm ............Too Fat for 15
7:00pm ..............Harry Hill’s the Best of TV Burp 7:30pm ..............Life’s Funniest Moments 8:00pm ..........................Primeval 9:00pm ..................I Am Legend 11:00pm ................Analyze This
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It’s raining records for top hit-maker Rihanna RIHANNA has entered the Guinness Book of Records by achieving a UK No1 single for five consecutive years. With her latest single, What’s My Name, climbing to the top this week, she becomes the first artiste to do this since Elvis Presley back in 1963, and the first female ever! The Barbadian was just 17 when she went to No1 with Umbrella back in 2007. It was a global success, topping the chart in eight countries and reigning supreme in the UK for a record-breaking 10 weeks the longest that decade. It was also the most-played radio song in Britain during the 2000s, probably because of the excessive rainfall during the summer of its release. The Sun newspaper even went as far as dubbing the bad weather “The Rihanna Curse” and suggested the British public should knock the song off the top spot. The rain led to severe floods during the May, June and July of that year, and subsided only when the song was eventually replaced at No1 by Timbaland’s The Way I Are. Exactly the same thing happened in New Zealand the same year. As the video for the song was shot on Friday the 13th, maybe they had reason to believe in The Rihanna Curse. The famous “ella, ella” hook is deemed quite cheeky in several languages, mainly Greek, where it can be contrived as a sexual innuendo. The song’s writers had Britney Spears in mind to record the song, but her label turned it down, as did Taio Cruz. Whatever controversy courts the song, it remains one of best-loved Rihanna songs, and her signature song on tour. Take a Bow was released in 2008 from the same album Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, entering at No2 from downloads alone, and climbing to No1 the next week. Written by Ne-Yo, it spent over six months on charts around the globe. Three million copies were downloaded in the US alone, making it one of the biggest-grossing songs so far
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for Ne-Yo, who originally planned to sing it himself. In 2009, Rihanna featured on Jay-Z’s single Run This Town and hit the top spot in the UK late that summer. It earned Rihanna her third Grammy and was one of only two releases for her that year, as she was writing her next album Rated R. The album didn’t spawn any UK No1s and reached only No9 on the British album chart. Last year’s album, Loud, was a different story, making No1 in November and reclaiming the throne on this week’s album chart. Only Girl in the World became her fourth UK No1 in four consecutive years, and was the sixth-biggest sell-
er of the year. Rihanna also featured on 2010’s biggest-selling song, Love The Way You Lie, with Eminem. What’s My Name made No1 this week in the UK singles chart, completing the achievement of five No1s in five consecutive years. The R ’n’ B superstar is approaching her 23rd birthday, yet seems to have accomplished a lifetime of goals. She has sold 60 million records around the world and is one of the ambassadors for her native Barbados. She currently has four singles in this week’s UK top 40 and appears six times on “The most downloaded songs of all time” list.
REM are the one you really love! THE upcoming 15th studio album from REM, Collapse into Now, is set for release in March to celebrate their 30 years together. In 1980, lead singer Michael Stipe met Peter Buck, who worked in a record shop. Mills and Berry both went to the same University in Georgia and pretty soon they formed a four-piece band. During the first year together, they toured the Southern United States in an old van, living on just $2 a day each. Many years later, in 1996, the band signed to Warner Music for $80 million, which was the biggest signing fee ever at the time. REM really are one of those bands who stuck it out. It took until 1987 before they had any recognition, when they released The One I Love and It’s The End of The World as We Know It. The 1991 album Out of Time was their first to go to No1, supported by huge singles Losing My Religion and Shiny Happy People. Losing My Religion has become a modern classic. Writing the song was a simple process. Guitarist Buck had
just bought a mandolin. Accustomed to recording everything he did, he inadvertently recorded himself learning to play the clumsy eightstring instrument. He really played it by ear without any lessons or knowledge of the instrument, but what came out was the basics of Losing My Religion. The band recorded it the next day, with Stripe doing his vocals in one straight take. It made the top 10 in eight countries, elevating REM into global stars. Since Out of Time, the band have had seven out of eight albums make No1 in the UK, despite them never having a single hit the top spot. Lead single Discoverer, from their latest album, Collapse into Now, is receiving huge airplay and attracting attention from a new legion of REM followers.
6:00am ........................Breakfast
6:00am ................Children’s TV
6:00am ........................Daybreak
9:15am Wanted Down Under
11:35am ............Ready Steady Cook
8:30am ..........................Lorraine
10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am ............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am ....................Saints and Scroungers
12:00pm ................Daily Politics
9:25am ..................The Jeremy Kyle Show
12:30pm ......................GMT with George Alagiah
10:30am ..............This Morning
1:00pm ......................Live Bowls
1:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
11:45am ....................BBC News; Weather
3:00pm ........................To Buy or Not to Buy
11:45am ......Cash in the Attic
3:45pm ..............................Flog It!
12:15pm ............Bargain Hunt
4:30pm ......................Perfection
1:00pm ......................BBC News; Weather
5:15pm ..........................Antiques Road Trip
1:30pm ..............Regional News and Weather
6:00pm ........................Eggheads
12:30pm ............Loose Women
1:55pm ................London News and Weather 2:00pm ................May the Best House Win 3:00pm ....................Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm ........London Weather 4:00pm ....................Doc Martin
1:45pm ............................Doctors 2:15pm ........................Land Girls 3:00pm ......................BBC News; Weather 3:05pm ......................Deadly 60 3:35pm ....................Me and My Monsters 4:00pm ........................Copycats 4:30pm ......Diddy Dick & Dom 4:30pm ........Horrible Histories 5:00pm ....................Newsround 5:15pm ................Weakest Link 6:00pm ..........................Weather 6:00pm ......................BBC News
6:30pm ................Great British Railway Journeys 7:00pm ........Who Does What? 5:00pm ......................The Chase
6:30pm ..........................Weather
8:00pm ................Michel Roux’s Service
6:30pm ......BBC London News
9:00pm ..................Men of Rock
6:00pm ..........................Weather
7:00pm ..............The One Show
10:00pm ....................The Great Outdoors
6:00pm ..........London Tonight
7:30pm ......................BBC News; Regional News
10:30pm ......................Weather
6:30pm ........................ITV News and Weather
7:30pm ....................EastEnders
10:30pm ..................Newsnight
7:00pm ....................Emmerdale
8:00pm ..............Human Planet
11:20pm ................The Planets
9:00pm ......Come Fly with Me
7:30pm ..........................Daylight Robbery: Tonight
9:30pm ..............Not Going Out
8:00pm ....................Emmerdale
10:00pm......................BBC News
8:30pm ....Coronation Street
10:25pm ..........Regional News and Weather
9:00pm ..............................Kidnap and Ransom
10:35pm ..........Question Time
10:00pm ................ITV News at Ten and Weather
11:35pm Skiing Weatherview 11:35pm ....................This Week
10:30pm ............London News and Weather 10:35pm ..................Odd One In 11:20pm ......Send in the Dogs
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6:00am ..................Children’s TV
:35am ........................The Hoobs
9:15am..........The Wright Stuff
6:00am ................Live European Tour Golf
6:00am ............................Brainiac: Science Abuse
7:00am ........Freshly Squeezed
11:00am ....The Vanessa Show
6:00am..............Passport Patrol
7:00pm ..........................Top Gear
9:00am ........Sports Adventure
7:00am ......................X-Weighted
7:00am ..........................The Jerry Springer Show
7:30am ......................Everybody Loves Raymond
9:30am..........................Inside the PGA Tour
8:00am ............................Oops TV
8:00am..................................Maury
8:00pm ..................Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel
8:50am ....................Celebs 24/7
9:00pm ........How Drugs Work
7:55am ..............................Frasier
10:00am..............Live European Tour Golf
9:00am ..........................It’s Me or the Dog USA
9:00am ..............America’s Next Top Model
10:00pm ..................EastEnders
8:25am ........According to Jim
10:00am........................Cold Case
10:30pm Ready Steady Drink
8:55am ............Wife Swap USA
1:00pm ..................Scottish Cup Football
10:00am ............Four Weddings
11:30pm ..................Family Guy
9:50am ......................Desperate Housewives
11:00am ............................Medical Emergency
11:00am ..............................Maury
11:50pm ..................Family Guy
2:30pm ........Live Horse Racing
12:00pm ..........Project Runway
11:55am ..................Celebs 24/7
12:15am ........How Drugs Work
6:30pm..............................Premier League World
1:00pm......................X-Weighted 2:00pm ................Stargate SG-1
12:00pm ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4:00pm ..........................Cold Case
3:00pm................Criminal Minds
1:15am ....................Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel
5:00pm..........................Futurama
4:00pm ..........................Charmed
2:15am......Ready Steady Drink
10:00pm ......Time of Our Lives
5:30pm..........................Futurama
5:00pm ..........................Charmed
3:15am ....................Hotter Than My Daughter
11:00pm ..........................Ringside
6:00pm ............................Oops TV
10:50am ........Help! My House Is Falling Down 11:55am ................Jamie’s Fish Supper 12:00pm ....................Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm ................Jamie’s Fish Supper 12:10pm ............Three in a Bed
11:45am ......................CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:40pm ......................Five News
7:00pm................Live European Challenge Cup Rugby Union
12:45pm ..............The Business Inspector
6:30pm ................The Simpsons
6:00pm..............America’s Next Top Model
8:00pm..................................House
7:00pm.......... Ghost Whisperer
1:45pm ....................Neighbours
9:00pm ..............................Thorne: Scaredy Cat
8:00pm ................Home Alone 3
10:00pm ................A League of Their Own: Unseen
11:00pm ............Criminal Minds
6:00am ..............Good Morning Sports Fans
7:05am ......................Whose Line Is It Anyway?
6:10am ......................Animal Park
6:00am ....................Emmerdale 6:25am ......................Nanny 911
7:00am ..............Good Morning Sports Fans
8:00am..........................Fifth Gear
7:00am ..........................Escape to the Country
8:30am ........The Gadget Show
8:00am............................ Casualty
7:15am ..................................Life’s Funniest Moments
8:00am ..............Good Morning Sports Fans
9:00am ............................Top Gear
9:00am................................The Bill
7:45am ......Sally Jessy Raphael
10:00am ........................Top Gear
11:00am ..........................Casualty
8:35am ....................Judge Judy
9:00am ............................Scottish Cup Football
11:00am ......................Fifth Gear 11:30am ......The Gadget Show
12:00pm ......................Escape to the Country
9:25am ..............................All Star Family Fortunes
12:40pm ............River Cottage Bites 1:00pm ..Halls of Montezuma
10:00pm ............Criminal Minds
3:45am ..............Most Annoying People 2010 4:15am ............................Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 5:15am ....................................Close
3:10pm ....................Countdown 3:55pm ............Deal or No Deal 5:00pm.... Come Dine with Me 5:30pm ......................Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 2:15pm............Home and Away 2:50pm ..............Animal Rescue Squad 3:05pm ..............Hard to Forget 5:00pm............................Weather 5:00pm ..............Five News at 5 5:30pm ....................Neighbours
10:30am ......................Football’s Greatest
12:00pm ........................Top Gear
1:00pm......................Animal Park
10:10am ..................Judge Judy
1:00pm............................Top Gear
2:00pm..........................My Family
12:00pm ..................Emmerdale
6:00pm ..........Home and Away
11:00am ........................Copa Del Rey Football
2:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den
3:20pm ....................Trawlermen
12:30pm ....................Nanny 911
1:00pm ................................Bowls
6:00pm ..............The Simpsons
6:25pm ........................Live from Studio Five
4:40pm ........................Escape to the Country
1:30pm ....................The Jeremy Kyle Show
6:30pm ........................ Hollyoaks
7:00pm ..............Five News at 7
3:00pm ..........................Copa Del Rey Football
3:00pm ................Himalaya with Michael Palin 4:00pm............................Top Gear
7:30pm ........................Five News Update
5:00pm ..............WWE: Vintage Collection
6:00pm ..................Dragons’ Den
5:45pm ....................Doctor Who Confidential
3:40pm ..............Loose Women
7:00pm ..........Channel 4 News
5:55pm ....................Doctor Who
5:30pm ....................Judge Judy
8:00pm ....................Relocation, Relocation
7:30pm....How Do They Do It?
6:00pm ..............Powerboating
8:00pm........Five News Update
6:30pm ..............................Cycling
8:00pm ................Himalaya with Michael Palin
7:15pm ........................My Family
7:00pm ..........All Star Mr & Mrs
9:00pm ................Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day
8:00pm ......................Secrets of the Blitz: Revealed
7:30pm ..........Premier League World
9:00pm ..........Russell Howard’s Good News
8:00pm ..........World’s Strictest Parents USA
8:00pm ................American Idol
10:00pm ..........10 O’Clock Live
9:00pm ........Jack the Ripper The Definitive Story
8:00pm ..............Powerboating
10:00pm ..........Mock the Week
9:00pm ............Jonathan Creek
10:40pm ..........The Armstrong & Miller Show
10:20pm ........................Sky Cops
10:00pm ............Keith Lemon’s Very Brilliant World Tour
11:20pm ................Traffic Cops
11:05pm ............Deep Blue Sea
7:55pm ..................4thought.tv
11:05pm ........Comic’s Choice: Sean Lock
10:00pm ......................From Hell
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8:30pm ..............................Cycling 9:00pm............................ Ringside
7:00pm ........The Gadget Show
4:40pm ....Sally Jessy Raphael
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Brits are facing higher gas and electricity costs
Computers: safer than you believe THE INTERNET isn’t such a scary place, says Which? Computing, and your computer is a lot safer than you think.
POWER GIANT E.ON has said it is raising electricity prices by 9% for its customers from next month while gas prices will go up by 3%. The firm claimed the move will add 16p a day to its dual fuel customers. It blamed the increases on “rising industry costs”, saying wholesale energy prices have soared by 35% since last spring. E.ON said more than one in five of its 5.3 million customers would not be affected by the latest announcement. The decision follows a string of price hikes by leading energy companies in recent weeks. The latest firm to announce price increases was npower, which said last month that household gas and electricity bills will rise by an average of 5%. E.ON managing director Graham Bartlett said: “It’s been over two years since we last increased our prices.” Consumers simply don’t trust that suppliers are asking them to pay a fair price for their energy.
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Mr Bartlett added: “Unlike other companies, we held off from increasing them during the incredibly cold temperatures we saw in late November and December. “But we now have no option but to make this change due to increases in the prices we pay for gas and electricity.” John McShane, managing director of energy analysts Saturn Energy, said the move piles further pressure on consumers and businesses already affected by the Government’s spending cuts. He said: “For manufacturing companies and other large energy users, this cost has a big impact on their bottom-line. It can’t be passed onto customers in the current market, so forces businesses to reduce their overheads by laying staff off or making redundancies.” He also called for “greater transparency” from suppliers about the prices they set. “The suppliers buy the majority of their energy on long term contracts so there’s no way of knowing the prices they actually paid, so blaming the increase on rising wholesale prices may not be justified,” he said.
The consumer watchdog connected five computers to the internet for four weeks and not one of them became infected, despite an estimated 60,000 new malware threats occurring daily. The PCs weren’t overloaded with security software either. In fact, one was such an easy target for would-be attackers it was practically saying ‘come and get me’. Computer security is a genuine concern for many people. 57% of people surveyed by Which? Computing ‘worry about their computer being
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Useful spaces TAKE A fresh look at how to organise your living space, purchasing key pieces of furniture to free up space. Space like time is precious. If you create a wall of storage it takes up far less space than freestanding furniture. Open shelving can be adapted to fit the most strangest of spaces, Ikea are experts in this field. If you want something truly special then ask a joiner to build you a tailor made solution – shelves and wall to wall cupboards just as you want them. An ideal solution is use floor to ceiling remembering t o place those items that you rarely use at the most inaccessible place. We all have those nooks and crannies of wasted space
that really can’t be used for anything. That’s where bespoke storage comes in really handy. Hints and tips Choose sliding doors they take up space for cupboards they take up less space Alcoves are ideal for home entertainment systems Fitted drawers under stairs are brilliant for shoes and stuff Under window storage is good for books and DVDs Arrange books in order of size Use Kilner jars to make a feature out of food storage Corner units ideal for TV/DVD Look for dual purpose furniture with hidden built in storage Put shoes in individual storage boxes in your wardrobe
Executive, Which?, says: “While there are scammers out there looking to attack your computer, you’re safer than you may think online – as
long as you’re adequately protected with anti-virus software. You don’t have to pay a penny for this protection either.”
DIY skills ‘to be extinct’ by 2048 KNOWLEDGE of DIY is set be become extinct within the next 40 years as growing use of technology means fewer people learn basic home improvement skills. This is the finding of a study by AA Home Emergency Response, which revealed that only a third of men feel confident in their ability to carry out simple repair and maintenance tasks. It stated that this may be because fewer fathers are passing on their skills to their children. While in the 1970s, 71 per cent learnt from family members, this has
since declined to a current level of 44 per cent, mostly since the technology boom of the 1990s. If this trend continues, then by 2048 such knowledge could have died out altogether. The research also found older generations have more ability around the home, with 73 per cent of those aged between 55 and 65 saying they had been able to complete challenges at home, compared with 32 per cent of under-25s. It was also recently stated by HSBC that a “make do and mend” attitude is developing in the UK, with half of people likely to try and get items such as kitchen appliances repaired rather than replaced. Source Wickes
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DAVID HUDGELL Getting to the root of your gardening problems! Email: David.hudgell@canarianweekly.com
Good companions 2011 is green 2011 sees a few changes to the gardening page. I receive many comments that the page is sometimes not relevant to Tenerife I do try and pepper the page with interesting articles that quite rightly are about the UK. Some people say well I haven’t got a garden you may not have a garden, but, most of us have a terrace or patio so this year we introduce a new section called ´Patio Time’ and also a small section to prove that gardening
The UK National Vegetable Society was formed on 26th February 1960 with the aim of helping kitchen gardeners in the growing of their vegetables. The society registered as a charity in 2001 and is now the premier organisation for vegetable growers in the UK. There website offers valuable information for vegetable growers and I found interesting information about companion planting. Now if you’ve not got a garden don’t switch off as you can still grow vegetables on your terrace, whether it’s in window boxes or in pots! The term companion planting has bee around for ages, it’s a way of managing your
garden by using plants in a complementary way. Basically if you plant certain plants next to one another the natural properties of that plant can help others either by deterring pests or encouraging growth. With the rise of organic gardening companion planting has become all the rage as some plants are almost a natural pesticide in their own right. In our environment plants provide shelter from the sun, leafy ground cover under certain plants such as clematis keeps roots cool and moist which are ideal growing conditions. Root secretions from one plant can help another e.g. other plants can use nitrogen from legumes roots. Some plants repel harmful insects detracting them away from other plants.
Planting carrots and onions together to confuse their respective bugs. Plants with thorns and prickles can deter human invaders as well as unwelcome animals. In the UK I planted pyracanthus which worked as a wonderful intruder deterrent in a difficult corner of the garden. Perfect companions Roses/Chives Help overcome black spot and increase rose perfume Roses/Garlic Is a deterrent for aphids Tomatoes/French Marigolds Repel greenfly and blackfly because their scent is offensive to insects Broccoli/Nasturtiums Keep aphids away with their strong smell Apple trees/Nasturtiums Deter woolly aphids Carrots/Leeks Leeks repel carrot fly. Carrots repel onion fly and leak moth
Chervil Keeps aphids off lettuces and aids radishes Coriander Repels aphids and can be made into a spray to repel red spider mite Sage Benefits brassicas and carrots because its smell confuses pests Peas, Beans, Sweet peas and Lupins Are known for their ability to convert nitrogen by way of bacteria that live in the roots, into a form that can be used easily by plants. By leaving the root in the soil this nutrient is effectively re-cycled. Strawberries/Borage Borage attracts bees, accumulates minerals for the compost heap and grows well with strawberries Celery Deters cabbage white caterpillars from brassicas
Charlie Dimmock to be the face of Gardening Direct Well-known for delivering premium quality plants and accessories for exceptional value, Gardening Direct has appointed popular television gardener and presenter Charlie Dimmock as their ‘Face’ and brand ambassador for 2011. Gardening Direct is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of plug plants, seeds, bulbs and accessories to the consumer market via mail order and online sales. Says CEO Stephen Cook “Gardening Direct is delighted to have secured such an
experienced gardener and presenter as Charlie Dimmock for our brand ambassador. We know that the business will benefit greatly from her expertise and we are all look-
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ing forward to working with her enormously”. Charlie will be involved in many aspects of Gardening Direct’s activities in 2011. As well as providing on-going,
general advice and guidance to customers on how to get the most out of their green space (whether window box, patio, garden or allotment), Charlie will write the introduction to the expanded monthly Gardening Direct catalogues, write and present exclusive seasonal videos on what to do in the garden, write regular articles for the Gardening Direct web site, introduce new plant ranges and individually advise the winners of a major competition on their gardens during a visit.
doesn’t have to be expensive called ‘budget branches.’ Each week I will attempt to find information about budget gardening options to prove to you that gardening doesn’t have to be expensive with a massive outlay of cash; all you will have to contribute is time and a little effort. As always if there are any topics you would like me to cover then just let me know and also if you have any questions I will endeavour to answer them.
Budget branches Plenty of plants If you want more plants there is no need to fork out loads of money just take some cuttings of your existing favourites, geraniums are a classic favourite easy to grow and easy to take a cutting from. Advice You don’t have to buy lots of books to become a gardener there is a plethora of information out there that is totally free. The television at the moment features many programmes getting us back to the ‘Good Life’ Friday 8pm sees Edible Garden – each week Alys will focus on different foods and show how anyone can grow, cook and eat from their own garden - even if they live in a city.
Alys Fowler attempts to avoid shop-bought fruit and vegetables and live off her own, home-grown produce, all from her tiny terraced back garden. It is no easy task because Alys doesn’t want to turn her garden into an allotment, so she is growing her fruit and vegetables among her flowers. Alys weaves salad crops through the flower borders of her small urban back garden. Salad crops are some of the easiest things to grow and the tastiest to eat. Lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers can go from garden to plate in minutes. But while her garden takes root, she needs to fill the hungry gap by foraging in ‘the wild larder’, to make lime-leaf salad, dandelion fritters and ‘home brewed’ nettle beer.
Patio time As I put this page together every week I’m mindful of the fact that many of you do not have vast plots to cultivate, and, some of us are lucky if we even have a space to call a garden. Instead many of us have the ‘norm’ balconies and patios that is our outside living space. However as I have said on many an occasion this should not hamper you in your quest for flowers, fruit and veg. So, each week I’m going to focus on a particular container that you can put together to enhance your space. I say container in the loosest sense, they don’t have to be plant plots, as long as it has drainage holes,
is not poisonous and is sturdy anything can be used to house plants; from a yoghurt container to an old boat! Zesty You’ll need:• Container • Compost • Euphorbia • Violas {orange} • Terracota tub • Small amount of gravel I thought we would begin simply, the vivid lime green of the euphorbia mixed with the contrast of the bright orange violas make a zesty combination, perhaps in a terracotta tub to contrast with the orange of the blooms. Plant the tub now using good quality compost.
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CARL PATTISON from Robot, answers your hair questions
DEAR CHRISTINE Your resident Agony Aunt Email: agony.aunt@canarianweekly.com
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Sights for sore eyes Tell me I’m repeating myself. Say: “Carl, we’ve heard it all before,” and you’d be right. But I can’t believe some of the sights I saw on a recent night out. No I wasn’t drunk - I don’t drink - but I was sitting in a bar, looking around me, and I found it hard to believe what I saw. Some of you out there leave the house with hair that not only doesn’t look done - it doesn’t even seem as though it is looked after, or even cut well. Occasionally, on a rare night out, I do see people who look as though they’ve bothered and I even tell them they look good, even if it’s not my work. I can’t believe in this day and age, when we have so many conditioning treatments available, that some still cling on to hair that really should be cut off. There’s no remedy for fried, over-bleached, broken hair that comes in a bottle. There’s only one solution: scissors! The biggest criminal act I see is the over-straightening of hair. It’s the No1 damaging act that many seem to do to their hair. You wouldn’t stick your hair in the oven without protecting it, would you? Well, most straighteners get hotter than the average oven. You need to protect your hair if it’s coloured or hi-lighted; even natural hair, if ironed regularly, can break and fall off. Again, with colour-treated hair, never apply colour over colour if it’s a hi-lift or bleaching process. Your hair is lifted
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from dark to blonde in stages, the ultimate being light ashblonde (most people with hilites have this shade). After this, the hair becomes white blonde and the ultimate stage is disintegration. Yes, your hair is “melted” with the over-application of colour. Those short pieces near your scalp aren’t normally new hair growths. These hairs have been snapped off. If you hold up a section of your hair, depending on how thick your hair is, you should have a few less hairs on the ends than the roots. If the section towards the end has only a few strands, then think about it. Where have the rest gone? Yes, they’ve broken off! If you fried your skin in the sun constantly, you’d expect wrinkles and dry skin. Well, you’re doing the same to your hair, except that it doesn’t wrinkle but literally gives up and falls off. I’m not saying all methods of colouring are bad. It depends what you’re doing and who’s doing it. If you see your hairs breaking and becoming very dry, then it’s time to think: “What am I over-doing? Is it the colour? Do I overdo the
hairdryer or irons? Or do I literally need a good cut?” If you’ve managed to keep your hair in good condition and you’ve got a good cut and colour, DO SOMETHING WITH IT! When I was out on this occasion, I saw varying ages of women with not a care for their hair. I saw long, curly hair that hadn’t been brushed for a few weeks, fringes tied back with elastic bands, roots that hadn’t been done since November, mature women with crops shorter than their husbands … the list could go on. Okay, we’ve all got to pull in our belts a little as we are still in a financial crisis, but please spend your money wisely because a good cut and colour lasts longer than a cheap and cheerful one. So, if you do see me out (not very often), make sure you’ve done something with your best asset or you might see me giving your hair the onceover! Even if it’s making an effort with your hairdryer before you leave the house, everyone can pull off something half-decent at home. And if not, why not?
Dear Christine, I’m gay and have been in love with my straight friend for five years now. He was aware of the situation years ago and has been really understanding, asking only that I don’t tell anyone. Our friendship and my feelings have grown, and it has got to the stage where I feel miserable and depressed every time he gets a new girlfriend, or sees other friends and not me. When I’m with him, I still have this dull heartache below the surface happiness, which cripples me when we part. I’m so scared I’ll lose him as a friend and be left heartbroken. I’m sick of feeling sad and lonely, but don’t want to lose my feelings in case, miraculously, he starts to feel the same way. Please help me, Christine, because I’m at breaking point. John
Dear John, I imagine you haven’t wanted to give up the way you feel for your friend because your hopes and fantasies generate a lot of pleasure. Your infatuation has maybe even protected you from the difficulties of real-life relationships. You’ve felt that, somehow, your love might turn your mate gay, if only you loved him hard enough. But after all this time you know it isn’t going to happen, not least because he likes having girlfriends. However, you’re still a guy your mate enjoys being friends with; you’re still the
friend other people like; you still have all the good qualities and skills you always did; you’re intelligent and you’ve started seeking solutions, so good for you! But you deserve to find a love that is returned. The next time you find yourself diving into your mental fantasy, remember you have choices. One is to transmute the image of the one you fancy into some other nice, friendly, handsome guy - a gay guy who’s looking for love from someone loyal like you. If thoughts of your mate intrude, remind yourself that he’s unavailable, so think again about someone who is available to you. You might go to www.llgs.org.uk which is the website of the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, to discuss all this. When you’re ready, go somewhere you’re likely to meet other gay men. Be good to yourself, John, because you deserve it! Christine Dear Christine, I’m 73 and have a man friend who is nine years older. He says he loves me and wants us to move in together, but he’s slightly disabled. He writes me romantic poems, buys me gifts and takes me on trips. Do you think he’s genuine, or does he just want a carer? Annie
Dear Annie, I can appreciate your uncertainty, but I’ve never
met the man so I can’t second-guess his intentions. What I can do is give you some pointers to help you make the best decision for yourself. Do you both put the same amount of time and effort into the relationship, so that you’re equal partners with both of you valuing the other person’s feelings and wishes? Do you genuinely feel good when you’re with him? Do you miss him when you’re not together? Does he listen to you and take you seriously? Do you and he share enough tastes, interests and attitudes (i.e. towards money, sex, fidelity, male and female roles, household tasks and possessions)? Does he need more help than you’re able or willing to give? Do you talk about how you’ll manage his disability? My advice is that you observe both his actions and your own reactions over the next couple of months and then make your decision. Don’t let him pressure you into doing something you later regret! Good luck. Christine Christine Craggs-Hinton is the author of 18 self-help books, including ‘How to Lower your Blood Pressure’, ‘Living with Fibromyalgia’, and ‘Coping with Gout’. Her books are available from all good UK bookshops as well as ‘The Paper Shop’, Apolo Centre and ‘Bookswop’, Edificio Cristianos 1, both of which are in Los Cristianos.
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VAL SAINSBURY Keeping her finger on the pulse Email: val.sainsbury@canarianweekly.com
Whole truth about tablets is they should not be split SPLITTING tablets is potentially dangerous and could lead to people taking the wrong doses. This could lead to “serious consequences” for patients, especially with pills which have a narrow margin between being a therapeutic and a toxic dose. Researchers writing in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that 31% of tablets which were split deviated from the recommended dose by at least 15%, and sometimes more than 25% The experts warned: “The tablet parts obtained are often not equal in size, and a substantial amount of tablet can be lost during splitting.” The study involved splitting eight pills by hand, or using a splitting device, a knife or scissors. The drugs were pre-
scribed for a range of health problems, including Parkinson’s disease, congestive heart failure, thrombosis and arthritis. People should not split tablets themselves, according to the researchers, who also issued a warning to staff in nursing homes, where tabletsplitting is “daily practice”. They said: “Our observations in nursing homes have shown that nurses split 15% of the medications they prepare.” Another study, in Germany, found around a quarter of drugs were split, with reasons including making tablets easier to swallow, cutting costs and allowing doses to be spread over a time period. The authors, from Ghent University in Belgium, called on pharmaceutical companies to produce a range of options to prevent tablet-splitting, including smaller or bigger doses, and liquid alternatives.
No wonder the Yanks are a nation of fatties NINE in 10 Americans believe their diet is healthy, but only a quarter limit the amount of fat or sugar they eat, and two-thirds don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables. Nancy Metcalf, of Consumer Reports Health, which organised a poll, said: “Americans tend to give themselves high marks for healthy eating. “But when we asked how many sugary drinks, fatty foods, and fruits and veggies they consumed, we found that their definition of healthy eating was questionable.” Of the 1,234 US adults polled, 89.7% said their diet was “somewhat healthy”. But 43% said they drank at least one sugary drink every day, and just one in four said he/she limited sweets, sugars or fats in the diet. Four in 10 Americans said they ate “pretty much everything” or “mostly everything” they wanted. Few counted calories or weighed themselves. A third said they were at a healthy weight, when they actually had a body mass index (BMI) of an overweight or obese person, while 8%
thought they were overweight or obese, though their BMIs suggested they were not. In addition, one in three US adults is obese, and losing weight is the second-mostpopular New Year’s resolution after quitting smoking. Three in 10 Americans surveyed by Consumer Reports said they ate five or more servings of fresh fruit or vegetables daily, as recommended by health officials. But when asked why they didn’t eat more vegetables, the most common reason was that they felt they consumed enough already. The next most common reason for not eating the recommended amount of veggies was that they were hard to store, or spoiled too quickly - an excuse given by 29% of the Americans polled. Other excuses: 17% said someone in their household didn’t like vegetables, the same number said vegetables took too long to prepare or were too difficult to prepare, while14% said fresh vegetables were too expensive. An honest 13% said, quite simply, that they didn’t like vegetables.
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Growing old in the fast lane! YOU’D think that older people who live life in the fast lane would burn themselves out pretty quickly. In fact, they are likely to survive longer than the slow-coaches. A study has shown that walking speed among people in their 70s is strongly linked to life expectancy, and those who walk briskly pace outlive the more sluggish significantly. Walking speed could provide a useful indicator of general health, and a way to identify individuals with a heightened risk of early death. Researchers in the US analysed data from nine studies involving more than 34,000 over-65s, which provided information about walking, or gait, speed. The average speed at which participants covered a
distance of six to eight metres was 0.92m (3ft), per second. Over a period of 10 years, there were 17,528 deaths. Gait speed was found to be especially associated with survival after the age of 75. For every 0.1m per second increase in gait speed, there was a 12% reduction in the risk of dying, the researchers found. Speeds of one metre, or 3.3 feet per second or higher, demonstrated survival
that was longer than that predicted by age and sex alone. The authors, led by Dr Stephanie Studenski, from the University of Pittsburgh, wrote in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): “Walking requires energy, movement control, and support, and it places demands on multiple organ systems, including the heart, lungs, circulatory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Slowing gait may
reflect both damaged systems and a high energy cost of walking.” Gait speed could be used to identify older adults most likely to benefit from treatments that require years to take effect, said the scientists. Walking speeds slower than 0.6 metres (2ft), per second may mark out individuals at increased risk of having their lives cut short. They wrote: “Gait speed has the potential to be implemented in practice, using a stopwatch and a four-metre course. From a standing start, individuals are instructed to walk at their usual pace, as if they were walking down the street, and given no further encouragement or instructions. “The data in this article can be used to help interpret the results. Gait speed may be a simple and accessible indicator of the health of the older person.”
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Just be quick to catch Slowboat IT’S Friday, the weekend, and that can mean only one thing: Slowboat teppanyaki restaurant in the Safari Centre, Las Americas. Now, we have been to teppanyaki before, so I had an idea of what to expect. But I can honestly say that my previous experience has been well and truly surpassed. I had been looking forward to this all week - the flavours, the different sauces, the variety of fabulous wines and, of course, the spectacle which is a given with this type of dining. What I wasn’t expecting was the extremely high level of service offered by the staff there. From the floor and bar staff to the maitre de and the management, all were unfailingly attentive and willing to make our evening as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. As we were seated at the teppanyaki table, we noticed that our places were the only ones available. So if you are planning a visit to this beautifully-styled venue, I heavily suggest booking well in advance as, when we were leaving at around 10.15pm, people were still queuing to get in. Now if you have never tried this style before, let me explain a little. You will be given a menu (obviously, I hear you say; well hang on a sec), which comprises of two sections, one al a carte the other a selection of banquets with a mix of fish and meat, totally fish or the all-meat Kita, which was the one I decided on. My partner opted for the superb Samurai, which included king prawns, sirloin steak, fillet of salmon, a selection of sushi and sashimi moriwase (which I tried and loved, by the way, and I’m not a fishy chap), and beautifully-cooked duck breast as well. My meal was equally delicious, with chicken and sweetcorn soup (the actual soup
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was miso but I changed, which wasn’t a problem), skewered chicken thigh, loin of pork, thin rolled slices of sirloin, and melt-in-the-mouth fillet, both with Japanese rice, grilled vegetables and a cleansing lemon sorbet. The food is all prepared with a skill that takes seven years to master, and you can see why. Right in front of you, vegetables are balanced and expertly cooked, onions become flaming volcanoes (a new skill as they are adapting and trying new ideas all the time), eggs become missiles, while meat and fish are cooked to perfection. Oh, and how the chefs know who’s having what is still a mystery to me. Another thing I have to say about this wonderful restaurant is that you never feel hurried, even after the wine has stopped flowing (a really rich, full-bodied one at that) and the desserts and coffees are offered. You never feel as though they are trying to get you to leave. When I relay this message to Slowboat owner Rob,
he tells me he is extremely proud of the staff who work there, and also in all his other businesses. He believes (rightly so) that a good restaurant relies heavily on great employees, so he would like to thank Kevin the manager, Cindy our waitress, Rachel, Leticia, Cotta, Alex, Emilio, Lindi, Iosif and apologises if he has left anyone out! The teppanyaki menu also
caters for children, and the al a carte menu gives you the option of separate dishes if you just want to try. And with Japanese food consisting of fresh veg and lean meat, it really is a healthy way to start 2011 - and once you do, you’ll be hooked. The Slowboat restaurant, which is wheelchair-accessible, is situated on the first floor in Americas Plaza, next door to Bianco’s.
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Puzzle
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Sudoku - X
The rules of sudoku X are simple - just enter the numbers 1 - 9 once in each row, column and 3 x 3 square within the sudoku X puzzle grid. In addition to standard sudoku, the numbers must only occur once in each side of the 'X' that is marked on the grid. Use logic alone to deduce where each of these numbers must be placed in every cell of a puzzle. Don’t worry! We´ve kept in two original sudokus for you on the right.
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Horoscopes of the week Capricorn (December 22nd-January 20th) There is an air of maturity about you over the coming days that could well see friends of all ages coming to you for advice and guidance on their trials and tribulations. Be careful what you advise, because they’re going to be acting on your every word, so don’t go into to much detail. AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th) If you don’t have anything nice to say, then say nothing. It’s an age-old saying that still holds good today. If you are honest with yourself, you will see that the real reason behind this mischievous mood is the person who affected your weekend. You could save a lot of problems if you confronted him/her sooner rather than later PISCES (February 20th-March 20th) The pressure is on as you and a family member battle for the rights to make an important, upcoming decision. Why not try the quiet approach, because you are sure to be heard far more than the shouting that will be coming from your challenger. Focus on what and who is really important in your life. ARIES (March 21stApril 20th) The stars are encouraging you to do things that, deep down, you know will bring disapproval. If you are asked out by friends who you know can land you in trouble, then try to say no. You could be saving a lot of stress for yourself in the long run. You don’t want a repeat of last time, so get your priorities right. TAURUS (April 21stMay 21st) Your personal life takes precedence as an important rela-
tionship demands to be sorted out once and for all. Just remember that at the end of the day, you must go for what you want. Friends come and go, and you are the one who will have to live with the decision you are about to make. GEMINI (May 22ndJune 21st) You seem to be a victim of emotional blackmail, and it is time that you stood up for yourself. A new admirer may well get the wrong impression of you if you continue to let this weak and uncharacteristic side shine through for much longer. But take things carefully and you will regain the confidence to be who you really are. CANCER (June 22ndJuly 23rd) You are going to find your senses are heightened and that you take an instant like or dislike to new people who are entering your social circle. This is all very well, but try not to let your new-found ability get you into trouble in the workplace. This is a good week for replenishing funds. LEO (July 24thAugust 23rd) Spending is going to be top of your agenda and, as you look back at the end of the week, you will probably possess a lot of items you will not want. In fact, you may be best to purchase those things that you have wanted for some weeks just in case. On the bright side, texts and phone calls can promise romance.
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Eureka! Let’s all drink to the magic of Costa Rica!
IF you really fancy a good cup of coffee and don’t mind travelling a long way for it, then Costa Rica is the place to be! Of course, you can always combine your coffee with a holiday in this country, which occupies a privileged spot in the heart of Central America. There, you can enjoy beautiful tropical beaches, the grandest adventures, the wonders of nature and scintillating culture, which add up to all the necessary ingredients of an ideal vacation. It’s no wonder, and no coincidence, that thousands of tourists have made Costa Rica their top travel choice. While it occupies 19,652 square miles, it touches both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is surprisingly accessible. In fact, you can travel from coast to coast in just three hours by car, or 45 minutes in a plane. The Caribbean region of
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Costa Rica stands out for its variety of aquatic ecosystems and its beautiful sandy beaches, which provide an ideal setting for fishing, snorkelling, and sun-bathing. Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world, Costa Rica is divided in 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers. The variety of activities includes horseback riding, hiking mountainous paths in the cloud forests, and guided bird-watching tours. Tortuguero National Park is especially famous for sea turtle nesting that takes place every year, and the natural canals that abound with protected species such as crocodiles, manatees, and otters. On the other hand, the Pacific coast concentrates on big tourist centres and the beaches at Esterillos, Jaco, Hermosa and Boca Barranca are extremely popular for surfing, Altogether, there are 762
miles of coastlines, distributed on the Pacific and the Caribbean, and the Costa Rican beaches - 56 of them, anyway - allow you to sunbathe, comfortable in the knowledge that they have been awarded the Ecological Blue Flag, guaranteeing their safety and cleanliness. Also, some of these heavensent beaches are surrounded by forests, and have great natural diversity. There are beautiful coral reefs in many of them, where you may dive and explore. In addition, depending on the place visited, you have a series of complementary activities, such as hiking to
mangroves, diving, surfing, fishing and horse-riding. Thanks to the easy access to beaches, you can squeeze every ounce of satisfaction out of both coasts. Most of them have warm water throughout the year, so you can enjoy the country during all four seasons (a bit like Tenerife, then). And if it’s diversity you are interested in, each coast offers different shades and textures of sand - white, yellow, gray and black (again, a bit like Tenerife) - thanks to the constant crashing of seashells on coral reefs. But Costa Rica is not just a paradise of sandy beaches. It
is a country rich in culture and bursting with other things to do. Whether your goal is to delve into the depths of the rain forests and national parks, or simply trawl through the main cities of San José City, Alajuela, Heredia, Liberia or Puerto Limón, you’ll be in your element. Did you know, for instance, that Costa Rica is the oldest democracy in Latin America and has no armed forces; or that English Creole is spoken in addition to Spanish on the eastern coast? The cuisine is simple but heavy on oil and spices. Comida tipica, or native dishes, rely heavily on rice and beans, the basis of many Costa Rican meals. Homestyle cooking predominates, but meals are generally wholesome and reasonably priced. Gallo Pinto, the national dish of fried rice and black beans, is, curiously, served as a breakfast. Many bars in Costa Rica still serve bocas with each drink. Bocas, rather like Spanish
tapas, are different types of food in small amounts. Imported drinks may be expensive, so you might be better off trying the local varieties. Beer is obviously popular, and even the poorest tourists can afford the native red-eye, guaro, which a harsh, clear spirit distilled from fermented sugarcane. And as for that fabulous cup of coffee, the native Arabica is known as the “golden bean,” which touches on the plant’s contribution to the country’s economy - its second-largest commodity. The rich beverage is to Costa Ricans what tea is to the English: in the afternoon, and especially at weekends, they gather in homes to enjoy a “cafecito”, which usually entails a cup of coffee or two, accompanied by fresh snacks from the bakery. If you are looking for exciting new places to explore on holiday, Costa Rica sounds as though it could be your cup of tea, so to speak.
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Little Picanto has such a big future KIA’S new Picanto, inspired by the carmaker’s Venga, is a tasty little offering, and sure to be a big hit throughout Europe. It takes its first bow on the world stage at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March, and with a sportier and more confident design, Kia plans to take the fight
straight to Chevrolet’s new Spark and Nissan’s new Micra. When it is finally launched on the market, it means the gloves will be well and truly off in the cut-throat city-car sector. Hopefully, Kia will already realise its massive potential and give it an airing in the UK and the rest of the continent before the end of the year. As well as the five-door hatchback for global con-
sumption, the Picanto will also be offered as a threedoor variant in Europe, and that will certainly whet the appetite of those who love these sporty little runarounds. Kia’s completely redesigned and re-engineered car has grown both in wheelbase and overall length, which, the company believe, will give it a far more competitive edge.
It also features four all-new engines, ranging between 1.0-1.2-litres in displacement, and all are believed to feature class-leading CO2 emissions levels. While the standard engines will be petrol-powered, certain markets will also get LPG, bio-fuel and fuel-flex variations. The Picanto will be powered by 1.0 and 1.2litre engines. They are also likely to be offered with six-
speed manual and automatic transmissions. The Picanto is already Kia’s best-selling model in the UK. It received a face-lift in 2007, though the changes weren’t too radical, and most were made inside the cabin anyway. According to Byung-Tae Yea, Kia’s president of the Middle East and Africa, this next generation Picanto will spearhead a light-car renaissance for the brand in the
same way that the latest Sportage compact SUV and Optima medium sedan have. “The next Picanto is a very important car for Kia,” said Mr Yea. “It will be a more global car, and far more competitive. We are very, very excited.” And with Kia offering a seven-year warranty on all new cars, drivers will also be getting excited about this snappy little number.
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Uninsured cars are the prime targets UP to one million uninsured cars may be seized and crushed under a new, gettough policy by the British government leaving the owners facing fines. Road Safety Minister Mike Penning changed the law this week to make it is an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than simply driving while uninsured. The Department for Transport (DfT) claims the move will help reduce the estimated annual cost of some £30 to every responsible motorist in additional premiums to cover crashes involving uninsured drivers. According to the DfT, uninsured and untraced drivers kill 160 people and injure 23,000 every year. Under the new system, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Agency (DVLA) will work alongside the Motor Insurers' bureau to identify uninsured vehicles, many of which are never taken out on to the road. Their owners will then be warned by letter that they face a £100 fine if the car or van is not insured by a certain date. Incredibly, 1.2 million UK drivers still drive whilst uninsured. They face fines of up to £5,000 and six to eight penalty points if caught, and some 242,000 offenders are convicted every year. Police were given powers at the end of 2005 to seize uninsured cars, but they have to catch the driver at the wheel to pursue a conviction. Now, under the new offence of keeping a vehicle while uninsured, the onus will be on drivers to prove that they have insurance, or have completed a statutory offroad notification.
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IT PROBABLY won’t surprise you to learn that the recession hasn’t actually touched everyone’s life, which is why this Merc, owned by an Abu
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It’s crunch time! CD Tenerife 0 Albacete 1 ANOTHER home match, another 90 minutes of frustration and disappointment. This is turning into Groundhog Day, but I guess you knew I was gonna write that. Albacete arrived in Santa Cruz in good form and with four new signings, but the Tenerife fans were in a buoyant mood. The pre-match atmosphere was as good as I can remember it for a Santa Cruz match for a few months. Maybe the change of Sporting Director, the draw at Valladolid or the festive spirit was the reason. Whatever it was, it certainly helped the players as Tenerife started brightly. They were knocking the ball around well and Albacete were chasing shadows. Mikel Alonso was pulling the strings in midfield and the visitors looked as though they had come for a draw. Nino carved out an early half-chance and, after 15 minutes, Tenerife should have taken the lead. A wellworked move saw Bertran charge into the box. His cross found Natalio’s unmarked head, but his effort was wonderfully saved by Navas. The ball rebounded to Nino, but again the Costa Rican keeper blocked the way to goal. Nino then spurned another chance before the game’s defining moment in the 25th minute. Tenerife were well on top and it seemed as though it was only a matter of time before they scored. Maybe a bit of complacency had crept in. Something certainly affected Melli’s judgement. Kike launched the ball forward and Melli was in an acre of space. Only he knows why he headed it sideways towards his centre-back partner Luna, who was well marked by Tato. Melli’s clumsy header was chested forward by the Albacete striker and he
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was away. Luna tried his best to catch him up, but he clumsily stuck in a size ten boot and bundled Tato over. He was the last man and it was the easiest red card you will see all year. Toni hit the bar from the subsequent free-kick, but Tenerife were now behind the 8 ball. Albacete sniffed blood and, driven on by the excellent Summy, they took the game by the scruff of the neck. The 19-year-old is out of the youth system and he looks a fine prospect. He was instrumental in the goal just before the break. He won the ball in midfield and picked out Songo’o, who was making his away debut for Albacete. The former Real Zaragoza winger looked up and, spotting the free Tato on the edge of the area, played in a fizzing pass that the striker controlled, took around Aragoneses and guided into the empty net. It was a fine goal, but it came at a price. As he scored, his trailing leg twisted in the turf and he would play no further part. But he had done his job, and Tenerife went in at the break a goal down despite playing well. Coach Juan Carlos Mandia was brave at half-time. He changed formation and his subs Juanlu, Kome and Iriome all did well. Kome was a revelation in the middle. As the point of the diamond, he scared the life out of Albacete. But, as is often the case, there was no killer final ball. Iriome looked comfortable alongside Nino and surely must be started this weekend. But for all the home possession, Navas had little to save and, as Tenerife pressed with 10 men, they left holes at the back. Late on, Asen hit the bar when it was easier to score, but Albacete never looked like throwing the three points away. Canarian Weekly ratings Tenerife: Sergio Aragoneses 7, Marc Bertrán 6, Melli 5, Ezequiel Luna 5, Pablo Sicilia 6, Mikel Alonso 8, Ricardo 5 (Kome 46min 8),
Omar 6, Natalio 4 (Iriome 56min 7), Julio Álvarez 5 (Juanlu Hens 46min 6), Nino 6. Albacete: Keylor Navas 8, Zubiaurre 6, Fragoso 7, De la Cuesta 6, Kike 6, Summy 9, Diego Camacho 7, De Lerma 6, Toni 6, Songo’o 7 (Asen 56 min 6), Tato 7 (Adria 46min 6). It was a nightmare weekend for Tenerife, with all their relegation rivals picking up points. They are back on the bottom and, worryingly, a massive seven points from safety. They do have a game hand, but the next three weeks will define the season. On Sunday they travel to Ponferradina, who are one place and two points ahead. It’s win or nothing. Tenerife will be without the suspend-
ed Luna, and David Prieto will come in. Ricardo is an injury doubt, so maybe Mandia will stick with Kome in a more forward role. And Iriome has to start. Ponferradina are conceding goals for fun, and have shipped seven in the last two weeks. Three points would perfectly set up the derby match in a week’s time. The Las Palmas fixture is scheduled to be played on Sunday 23rd January, with an 11am kick-off. This has sparked mass protests from fans of both sides. Tenerife and Las Palmas have tried to get the fixture put back to Saturday but the league, under pressure from broadcaster Canal Plus are holding firm.
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Nauta in heaven already? Division 1 8 Ball Massive 3 - 7 Bar 180 B Bar 180 A 5 - 5 Rat Pack Bar 180 Bar La Cana 6 - 4 Terrace Bar A Dreamers Bar 3 - 7 Palms Bar A Hoops Bar 2 - 8 Summerlands Superstars Men Of Atlantis 5 - 5 Nauta A Phoenix Knights 7 - 3 Legends A Summerlands Allstars 4 - 6 Toscales Old Boys Target Bar 4 - 6 Tenerife Hammers A Trap Door 5 - 5 Atlantis Sharks Division 2 Barracuda Bandits 3 - 7 Gaffers Connors 2 - 8 Phoenix Potters Exiles 5 - 5 Bar 180 C Legends B 4 - 6 Inn The Pink Summerland Elite 6 - 4 Bar Tasca Terrace Bar B 5 - 5 Woodys Toscales Tangos 8 - 2 Lupain Division One
POS 1 Palms Bar A 2 Summerlands Superstars 3 Tenerife Hammers A 4 Phoenix Knights 5 Bar 180 B 6 Trap Door 7 Rat Pack 8 Target Bar 9 Atlantis Sharks 10 Hoops Bar 11 Bar 180 A 12 Nauta A 13 Terrace Bar A 14 Summerlands Allstars 15 Toscales Old Boys 16 8 Ball Massive 17 Dreamers Bar 18 Men Of Atlantis 19 Legends A 20 Bar La Cana
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THERE are no easy matches in the Oasis Fm Pool League, and the tables can sometimes be misleading. Plate holders Terrace Bar A are still licking their wounds from last Tuesday's object lesson. They travelled to Los Abrigos to face bottom-of–the-table La Caña expecting a routine win, and left a few hours later with their tale
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between their legs. League representative Mark P lost the opening rubber, and this set the tone. They were swiftly 5-1 down, and though they fought back to make it 5-4, Mal lost the last game to Carl to give La Caña only their second win of the season. At the top, Palms A maintained their six-point lead with a 7-3 win at Dreamers. Summerland Superstars returned to winning ways with an 8-2er at Hoops, and
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Division 2 Bar 180 B 6-2 Our Place Naturals Barracuda Hunters P-P La Caña Lancers Gaffers 5-3 Yelas Bar Marilyns 4-4 Phoenix Flames Naughty Nautas B 6-2 Our Place Playgirls Nautas Nutters C 7-1 The Tavern Rood B 6-2 Amigos Bad Girls Tenerife Sun 1-7 Woodys B The Knights B 1-7 Barracudarts Boys
Division 1 Exiles 6-2 Rood A Phoenix Bar 4-4 Tenerife Sons Silver Surfers 2-6 Bar 180 A Strikers Bar 4-4 Heroes Sports Bar Sundowners 3-5 Toscales Ensecan Target Bar B 2-6 Target Bar A Toscales Allsorts 0-8 Bar Nauta A Woody´s A 6-2 X-Men Division 2
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THE Oasis Fm Darts League saw the New Year in with a bang at Toscales Allsorts as visitors Nauta A gave their hosts a big plate of cold turkey. Nauta, recording back-to-back whitewashes, now look on course for their first league title, while Phoenix Bar and Tenerife Sons kept their New Year’s Resolutions intact during a tight 4-4 draw. Steve “Jagermaster” Jones hit a 17dart leg for the hosts. Bar 180A player Mick recorded a 180 during a 6-2 win at Silver Surfers, and Exiles kept their trophy hopes alive with a 6-2 success at home against Rood A.
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An in-house derby match at Target Bar saw the A side shaking off some rustiness as they beat compatriots Target B, and Woodys A got back on track with a 6-2 thumping of the X-men. It was relegation battles all round last Friday, and Ensecan came out on top with a 5-3 victory at Sundowners. Harry woke up with a sore head on Saturday after a heavy night at Strikers. He thinks that Heroes drew 4-4! Barracudarts Boys soared back to the top of Division 2 as a result of their excellent win at Knights B. The Calleo Salvaje outfit can claim the only unbeaten record in either division and, with just eight games to go, are look-
POS 1 Barracudarts Boys 2 Nautas Nutters C 3 Gaffers 4 Tenerife Sun 5 Yelas Bar 6 The Tavern 7 Bar 180 B 8 Rood B 9 Naughty Nautas B 10 The Knights B 11 Ourplace Naturals 12 Woody´s B 13 La Caña Lancers 14 Barracuda Hunters 15 Phoenix Flames 16 Ourplace Playgirls 17 Amigos Bad Girls 18 Marilyns
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ing good. Nauta Nutters are still challenging hard, though, and with Tim hitting his first maximum of the season, they brushed aside the Tavern 7-1. Gaffers’ Ben checked out on 113 and Jim on 98 during a close match with Yelas Bar, while Bar 180B took out the Naturals 6-2. Shock result of the night came at Tenerife Sun. The hosts had been on a real surge up the table, but maybe a bit too much Xmas pudding was to blame as they
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slumped to a 7-1 defeat at the hands of Woodys B. Rood B and Amigos Bad Girls enjoyed a great match, with all the legs being very close, but the host team came through, 6-2. Naughty Nautas and Ourplace Playgirls (there must be a joke in there somewhere) met up for the Battle in Guaza, the Naughty ones winning 6-2. And a potential woodenspoon decider between Marilyns and Phoenix Flames ended in a 4-4 stalemate. By Geoff Huxtable
La Caña teach Terrace Bar a lesson even another singles loss for Jambo couldn’t stop Hammers A beating Target Bar 6-4. Phoenix Knights preserved their unbeaten home record with a win over Legends A 7-3, Bar 180 B beat 8 Ball Massive by the same scoreline and Toscales Old Boys eased their relegation worries as they edged past Summerland Allstars 64. In a tight round of matches there were three draws, including a seventh for Men Of Atlantis at home to Nauta A. A month ago, Legends B had a six-point lead at the top of Division Two, but
they are now wobbling badly after another defeat. Inn The Pink are the latest side to claim three points off the Los Cristianos mob, who have now lost back-toback matches. This has allowed Gaffers to draw level at the top, and they also have a game in hand. Barracuda Bandits are their latest victims, and they are going nicely at the moment. Bar 180 C again missed the chance to get involved in the title chase as they were held by Exiles, and Bar Tasca surprisingly lost 6-4 at Summerland Elite. Phoenix Potters are moving into promotion con-
tention after victory at Connors, while Lupain’s hopes took a massive hit as they were crushed 8-2 at Toscales Tangos. Terrace B drew with Woodys in the night’s other match. Meanwhile, the squad for the third annual international match against the Scotland touring party at the end of the month has been selected. Each night will feature the main 22-man squad plus one extra, selected player, to make it 23 players per evening. Three reserves have also been named The squad (in no particular order): Jambo - Hammers A, Wez -
Hammers A, Grandad Superstars, Ash - Superstars, Penguin - Superstars, Ket Superstars, Kevin - Men Of Atlantis, Bungalow - Palms A, Graham - Palms A, Roscoe Palms A, Johnny - Palms A, Harry - Phoenix, Mark P Terrace A, Barry H Hammers A, Shaun - Hoops, Steve - Phoenix, Paddy Summerlands, Paul D Atlantis, Chris - Hoops, Michael - Palms A, Mickey Trap Door, Paul - Legends B. Friday: Barry W - Hammers A. Saturday: Neil – Gaffers. Sunday: Alex – Toscales Old Boys. Reserves (in no order): Jamie - Inn The Pink, Bubbles - Phoenix, Adrian - 180 B.
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Severin grill electric hotplate, 30 euros. Severin BBQ 2300W electric, 30 euros. 2 X Ikea Benno CD/DVD video towers 202 X 20cm one still boxed 15 euros. 3 wheel walker needs attention, 30 euros. Tel 659 126 993 Decathlon cross trainer excellent condition with computer controller, 75 euros. Tel 659 570 992 Ladies mountain bike 18 speed shimano twistgrip gears, alloy wheels, good condition, 75 euros. Safe, 13” square, 40 euros. Extractor fan 24cm², 10 euros. Gents 18 speed mountain bike, twistgrip gears, alloy wheels, front suspension, almost new, large frame, 125 euros. Tel 600 700 521 Single size bed & mattress, wall unit (teak,105x35x40cm), Pc monitor, video player, Persian rug (160x220cm, Berber style), 2 rings electric hob,14” TV, sun beds, fruit press, computer chair, ceiling fan, from 8 to 15 euros each. Ironing board, patio chairs, sandwich toaster, parasols, fans, linen basket, toaster, stool, lamps, iron, kettle, airer, golf shoes, size 44, from 3 to 7 euros each. Sky Digibox, 4 rings ceramic hob (21 pins plug), 21” TV, silver a set of golf clubs and bag, 30 euros each. Sofa, 2 seats, blue, stainless steel microwave, 25 ltr, 40 euros each. Digital camcorder (boxed), 28” TV, silver, 50 euros each. Tel 646 615 794. Ladies Wilson Prostaff golf clubs SW to 4 iron, including 7,5 @ 3woods, 95 euros. Gents Mizuno tzoid oversize golf clubs PW to 3 iron, including 3wood @ driver, 120 euros. Power Caddy Freeway complete with battery @ charger, 230 euros. Tel 922 729 507 Clothing Shop fittings; Fitted wall racking with shelving, drawers and clothing racks, very versatile and good quality, pictures available 400 euros. Large glass and metal counter desk 80 euros. Childrens size half shell torso dummies 6 available 10 euros each. Adult size half shell torso dummies 6 available 12 euros each. Buyer collects. Tel 610 625 619 after 8pm. Ufesa professional food slicer 50 euros. Bread maker, 30 euros. Large ironing board, 20 euros. Stainless steel standard light, 20 euros. Tel 616 674 962 Compact stepper, 35 euros. Coffee machine, 60 euros. Upright air con unit, 60 euros. Upright fan with remote, 20 euros. Tel 692 380 215 Oval coffee table, lightwood, silver legs, as new, 40 euros. Tel 646 128 727 Canon IXUS 60 Digital Camera, 6MP, 3 x zoom, with case, 2 rechargeable batteries and in original box, 85 euros. Canon Powershot A560 Digital Camera, 7.1mp, 4 x zoom, with case and in original box, 85 euros. HP V5060H Digital Camcorder, 12mp, 3 rechargeable batteries, mains/car charger and in original box, 150 euros. Tel: 607 583 977
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CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH – Anything considered. Offer made once seen. WANTED small cars to medium cars, 4 x 4´s, small vans, people carriers, e.t.c. Call us now on 629 128 667. Piagio Fly 125 cc moped less than 2 years old, excellent condition, 950 euros. Tel 610 285 953
MG ZR 1.8 ITV until April 2012, 16 valve twin cam, 160 bhp, 2004, 86,000km, 17” alloys, all extras, air con, elec sun roof, etc. Full service history. 1 owner from new, 5,500 euros.
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FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE Detached Villa, 4 bedrooms, wheelchair friendly, sea views, quiet residential complex, swimming pool. Divorce forces sale. Genuine bargain 250,000 euros. Tel 617 658 900
2.4 Channel Master Satellite Dish with fittings, 1,000 euros. Tel 922 712 861 or 678 30 89 51
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Hours 9.30 to 5pm Monday to Friday. Call Sue between these times on 922 713 070 or 686 154 066 anytime or send your CV to suecampbell@regencyresorts.com
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the English Upholsterer Sofas, bar seating dining chairs Free quotations & home visits Call Mike at ReStyle
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677 806 800
REMOVALS UNIVERSAL EXPORTS. Let us take the hassle out of moving. Door to door removals to & from UK. 922 720 711.
SEWING SEW & SEW’S - For Clothing Alteration’s. Also stocking good quality used baby/children’s clothes, maternity wear, nursery items, toys, books, curtains etc. I also buy the above. Tel 671 784 608. Email: sue11@tesco.net
SPANISH LESSONS Conversational basic Spanish, “one to one” or small groups, home or workplace visits. Experienced language teacher at all levels. Excellent rates. Why not give it a try! Call 649 227 833 or 922 163 270
TAROT READING / ASTROLOGY Mark the Island Astrologer. Financial / business, relationship, health. One hour reading. Specific, accurate, guaranteed. Tel 922 772 422 / 610 089 157. Professional Psychic, Tarot and Rune reader. Advice about past, present and future financial and personal guidance.. Tel Amy on 666 083 494.
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EVERYTHING NEEDED TO START, ADD, FRESHEN OR JUST REPLACE ANYTHING IN YOUR HOME!
SOFA SALE, SUPER SALE Open Mon-Thurs. Los Cristianos, Edf.Rosy, Calle Valle Mendez, opp Police Station near Pet Shop
TV & SATELLITE Menny Fix, Satellite TV Tel 922 792 116 Avnd; Antonio Dominguez 18, Edif: MarOLa Local 2, Los Cristianos. EST 1994, Repairs, Maintenance & Sales.
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Tel: (00 44) 191 218 7547 For if you find yourself in medical difficulties whilst on holiday and without the proper holiday insurance. Pharmacy Information and Locator (24 hours) Tel: 922 28 24 24 Citizen Information Tel: 010 Lost Property Tel: 092 Postal Services Tel: 902 19 71 97 International Operator Tel: 11825 Local Operator Tel: 11818 Tourist Information Tel: 922 60 55 90 Hospitals & Medical Centres (Answering Machine) Tel: 094 Hospital Las Americas, Playa de las Americas Tel: 922 75 00 22 Playa de Las Americas Centro Medicos Del Sur Tel: 922 79 10 00 Candelaria Hospital Tel: 922 60 20 00 Beach Safety Obey the beach warning flags and always supervise children when near water. Red - Strong currents do not swim Yellow - Strong winds and turbulent sea conditions. Take care. Green - Safe to swim Shopping Most shops open from Mon - Sat 09:00 13:00 then 16:00 20:00 Some shops may open for just Saturday
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the cost of transport by up to 30%. Radio Taxis Tel: 922 64 11 12 N.B. Taxi cabs display a special SP (Servico Público) licence plate. Arona Taxis Tel: 922 74 75 11 National Ferry Services Fred Olsen Tel: 922 62 82 52
Weather Outlook Friday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 22 °C . Wind ENE 28 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts). Friday Night Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 15 °C . Wind NE 25 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).
Saturday Clear. High: 23 °C . Wind ENE 32 km/h . Saturday Night Clear. Low: 15 °C . Wind ENE 32 km/h .
Sunday Clear. High: 22 °C . Wind East 25 km/h . Sunday Night Clear. Low: 15 °C . Wind ENE 21 km/h .
Monday Partly Cloudy. High: 23 °C . Wind ENE 25 km/h . Monday Night Scattered Clouds. Low: 16 °C . Wind ENE 21 km/h .
Tuesday Clear. High: 23 °C . Wind East 18 km/h . Tuesday Night Clear. Low: 13 °C . Wind NE 25 km/h .
Transport TFS - Tenerife Sur Airport (Reina Sofia) For flights from the Spanish mainland and nearly all scheduled international
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