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Cheltenham Dance Festival

It’s enough to make you feel like dancing . . . waltz along to this annual festival and you’ll soon be foxtrotting the night away. It runs from Wednesday to Sunday at Cheltenham Town Hall with everything from workshops to a gala ball.

Great British Bake-Off

On your marks, get set, bake! Yes, it’s back so join judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollwood in the tent on Wednesday, BBC1, 8pm.

First World War Centenary

Britain declared war on Germany at 11pm on August 4, 1914. On Monday, a day of commemoration will mark 100 years since our entry into the First World War. Watch the coverage from 6pm on BBC2.

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Stuck in the office and working 9 to 5 through the heatwave? Keep your cool with smart looks for your work wardrobe. And for all you bridesto-be, there are plenty of ideas on our Weddings pages for that show-stopping dress.

Dancing really keeps you on your toes, especially trying to remember all those steps. So if you’re fed up with the gym, try something good for body and soul.

Westonbirt School’s beautiful Italian gardens are a triumph of design and detail. We pay a visit to see how the restoration work is going.

You have to be versatile to work as a chef – we discover a circus restaurant, serving up dishes from ingredients sourced in local towns and villages. And we sample the food at the Amberley Inn – Bibury smoked trout anyone?

Festival season is in full swing and the Lakefest promises another great weekend of live music at Croft Farm Waterpark near Tewkesbury. We chat to Rick Witter, lead singer of Britpop band Shed Seven, about life in the fast lane.

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I Who are we? Weekend magazine is published every Saturday by the Gloucester Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo newspapers, part of the Local World stable. Editor Tanya Gledhill Deputy Editor Lucy Parford lucy.parford@glosmedia.co.uk 01242 278065

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T’S a tough call in this weather: watch the thrills and spills of the Commonwealth Games – or loaf about in the garden with a glass of wine and the weekend papers? Here in the Weekend office, we’re planning a bit of both while this glorious heatwave lasts. The trouble is, when the temperature rises, so do stress levels as we all try to figure out what to wear to work. That’s why this week we bring you fabulous office wear to take you from 9 to 5 in style, plus looks that are easily transformable if you find yourself out for after-work drinks. From block-heel sandals to tips on how to dress for those allimportant board meetings in Arctic air-conditioned buildings, we’ve got the answers. There’s a chance, too, to win a year’s free hair styling, so you’ll always look groomed and ready to

@WeekendGlos face the world. If you’re getting married, our weddings feature will point you in the direction of your dream gown. And talking of fabulous frocks, you’ll find them in spades at the Cheltenham Dance Festival. Bring on the fake tans and taffeta. Elsewhere, Westonbirt School opens its amazing garden to the public – think Italianate design and romantic, secret corners. And world-renowned Cotswolds cellist Julian Lloyd Webber takes time out of his hectic schedule to talk to us about the latest film he’s involved with, Dvorak – In Love? and how at 63 he’s hanging up his bow for good. Enjoy the sunshine, and have a wonderful weekend.

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This issue’s contributors were asked: What’s your favourite piece of classical music?

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World-famous cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber lives in Chipping Campden. In this issue he talks about his new film, Dvorak – In Love? “The Dvorak Concerto is regarded as the king of cello pieces really; it’s the greatest concerto.” He says recording it in Prague with the Czech Philharmonic, in the room it was originally performed, was “the kind of thing you dream of doing.”

“Nimrod, from Elgar’s Enigma Variations,” says Weekend EditorTanya. “We live a stone’s throw from his birthplace in the shadow of the Malvern Hills. In my head, the soaring score takes me to the top of the Beacon with its sweeping views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. My sister loved it too; we played it at her funeral in the spring, and I feel she’s with me every time I hear it.”

Weekend columnist Sali loves Beethoven’s Piano Sonata, commonly known as the Moonlight Sonata. “My old Nanna Green used to play it on her baby grand piano when I was in bed upstairs, and then my mum learnt it and used to do the same,” she says. “I find it haunting and it puts me in a trance. I think it’s one that most people recognise.”

“That has to be the classical guitar composition by FranciscoTarrega, Recuerdos de la Alhambra,” says Steve, Fresh Commercial Manager for Mise en Place, part of Creed Foodservice. “It translates as ‘memories of the Alhambra’ and brings to mind Spanish summer evenings, great food, vintage wines and beautiful company.”

“I grew up listening to the classical music my father listened to, so Bach, Mozart and Handel, and Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen on loop,” says feature writer Helen. “I took piano lessons and my teacher only let me play classical pieces. I sang in my university choir and really enjoyed Handel’s Messiah. My favourite pieces include Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp and anything by Schubert.”

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strings TOMYBOW Julian Lloyd Webber is one of the world’s greatest cello players. He talks to WEEKEND about his involvement with new film Dvorak – In Love?, coming to terms with retirement, and plans for the future – without his cello . . .

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OLLOWING a distinguished career as a soloist, Chipping Campdenbased cellist Julian Lloyd Webber shocked the classical world when he announced his retirement earlier this year. Described by Strad magazine as ‘the doyen of British cellists’ and widely regarded as one of the finest musicians of his generation, not to mention being the brother of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian has enjoyed a hugely creative and successful career. During that time, he premiered more than 60 works for cello and his recordings have received worldwide acclaim. In April however, he announced his retirement at the age of 63, after sustaining a neck injury which has left him unable to play. He is not taking a back seat in the world of classical music though, far from it, and has recently been involved with new film Dvorak – In Love? “I’m ‘fine’,” Julian insists. “The thing is I just can’t play like I used to, so for me the film coming out at this point is quite poignant really because it brings back a lot of memories for me. I’m very happy that it’s coming out.” The Cello Concerto by Dvorak is one of the most popular concertos ever written and one of Dvorak’s last works, but a strange and tragic story lies behind its composition. Renowned director Tony Palmer investigates the story behind the music in his film Dvorak – In Love? In the early 1980s Tony visited Prague looking for books about Dvorak, at the time Czechoslovakia’s most famous composer – surprisingly there were none. In September 1988 he filmed a new recording of the Cello Concerto in Prague, with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the great Czech maestro Václav Neumann. The soloist was Julian. “The Dvorak Concerto is regarded as the king of cello pieces really; it’s the greatest concerto and this was actually recorded in the hall that it would have first been performed in. So it was an extraordinary feeling for me because it’s the kind of thing you dream of doing as a student, and are not sure if something like

that would ever happen,” Julian says. “But there I am in Prague in the hall where the piece was first heard, in 18... something, and recording it with a Czech Philharmonic. “It was just amazing, and basically the film is around that. “The fascinating thing for me was that was my first visit to Prague and it was in the Communist regime,” he adds. “Having made the recording, I went back roughly two years later. And then of course the whole city had changed. “When we were there, there was only one hotel where they would put Westerners; there was lots of taping going on in the rooms and there was lots of surveillance.” Julian grew up in London with his older brother, Andrew. Their father was the composer William Lloyd Webber. He first picked up the cello at four years old and at the age of 16 won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music. He completed his studies in Geneva with the renowned cellist, Pierre Fournier. “I always enjoyed

playing, but you can’t say at the age of four, ‘That is my life’,” he says. “That came when I was about 13; I decided then I wanted to make the cello my career, and a lot of things happened to bring that about. “I had some great teachers, which is hugely important; who teaches you sets the whole theme really. I was very lucky there and I just decided that is what I wanted to do for myself. I always enjoyed playing. It was a hobby for me.” Since then he has collaborated with an extraordinary array of musicians from Lord Yehudi Menuhin, Lorin Maazel and Sir Georg Solti to Elton John and Stephane Grappelli. He also performed at the closing

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I certainly don’t want to sit around thinking about the past, it’s not my style . . . I’m always someone who wants to move on Julian Lloyd Webber

ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics and received the Incorporated Society of Musician’s annual Distinguished Musician Award in April. Over the years, however, there hasn’t been much crossover with his brother’s theatre work. “We haven’t collaborated much, but we did do the Variations,” Julian says. “It remains the only piece he’s ever written which doesn’t have words, which is quite interesting. “I’ve always tried to go to his shows, though when we do talk, it’s most often about football. We’re both Leyton Orient supporters.” Julian has a flat in West London, as well as a house in the Cotswolds where he was inspired to move to because of his love of Elgar. He is married to fellow cellist Jiaxin Cheng.

Since discovering he is suffering from a herniated disc, pressing on the spinal canal, he has had to drastically reevaluate his life. “I certainly don’t want to sit around thinking about the past, it’s not my style,” he says. “I don’t sit and listen to my old recordings, I just don’t do that. I’m always someone who wants to move on and I think what happened, you have to look at it as, well, it was horrible at the time, it really was and I knew last October that I had a major problem, and it was very sudden when it happened, but I kind of soldiered on. “I could have gone on playing very gentle pieces forever, but that’s not what I wanted to do. I always wanted to be able to play. This is a very sad thing for me. “I had a performance of the Dvorak Concerto in Prague coming up in October and it was a big concert in aid of the Sistema programme they’re doing there, which I am very involved with here.

o I was going to do that, but of course I had to cancel it, because that’s exactly the kind of piece I can’t do now. “But this has now given me an opportunity to do something else and I’m looking at it that way.” As well as performing, Julian is also founder of the In Harmony programme and the Chair of Sistema England, a charity which seeks to transform the lives of children and young people through the power of music. He continues to promote personal and community development in some of the country’s most deprived areas. He is also patron of the education programme at the annual Chipping Campden Music Festival. “I still want to be involved with music, obviously,” he said. “I have a lot of experience and knowledge that has been built up over the years. I would like, ideally, to do something in music education or to be involved with music education. “There are actually a lot of jobs out there. It’s just a question of finding the one to suit me and my potential employers.” Julian Lloyd Webber features in Tony Palmer’s film Dvorak – In Love? available now on DVD.

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Post-match drinks and dinner were held in the Brewin Dolphin tent after the Ten10 tournament at Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment culminated with a Sports Question Time in aid of Fredericks Foundation.

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We may be in the middle of a heatwave but trench coats and wool coats have topped the bestseller list at JD Williams. Lorraine Kelly’s debut fashion collection promoted the surge in sales; with theTV presenter’s favourite stone trench becoming the fastest selling jacket in the store’s 140-year history. Her autumn-winter collection is now available at www.jdwilliams.co.uk.This elegant single-breasted coat in a soft bouclé fabric, is set to be another winner, priced from £85.

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Keep your cool at work with our heatwaveproof tips for working 9 to 5. Our smart summer staples are just the business for the office.

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WELLBEING

It won’t be long before we’re all glued to Strictly again, so foxtrot off the sofa and get into the groove at Cheltenham Dance Festival.

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Sprint for the finish Sitting on the sofa watching the track events at the Commonwealth Games? Make a sprint for these Adidas Energy Boost running shoes, £120,

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Beat the heat and still look office-ready. Follow our top tips for summer wardrobe staples that won’t break the office dress code

LAYER UP With cloud cover and unexpected showers, heatwaves are rarely a constant temperature from 9-5, so be prepared with a light top layer. If you have air conditioning in your office but it’s boiling outside, layering is the answer. A lightweight knit or blazer should do the trick. BE BRIGHTER Dark colours absorb heat so brighten up before you’re back in autumnal shades. Choose a smart summer dress in a block bright or pastel. Keep the shape simple and look for lightweight fabrics, such as silk or cotton – bright tweed also works. ARM EXPOSE Think about what meetings you have and dress accordingly. A good rule of thumb is to ensure your hemline sits just above the knee and that you have cap sleeves on your tops and dresses so your arm is exposed but looks smart. FEET FIRST Avoid closed toe shoes and pointed pumps, which can make your feet swell. Switch to footwear that lets your toes breathe but avoid beach shoes or flip-flops unless you have a change of shoes with you for formal meetings.

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Helen Cowell Lives: Cheltenham Helen, 43, a pharmaceutical manager, wears Gucci sunglasses, a Zinmermann dress from Net-a-Porter, with a Mulberry bag and sandals from Russell and Bromley. “I love this dress, it’s cool and I don’t have to hold my stomach in.”

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Georgia Williams Lives: Cheltenham Georgia, 19, a health care assistant, said: “I got my sunnies from Accessorize, my shirt from Primark, my vest and shorts from New Look and my trainers are Converse. “My favourite colour to wear is black, I love fashion photography and my style icon is Frances Cobain.”

Sophie Cole Lives: Cheltenham Sophie, 28, a dentist, bought her top and shorts from Zara, teamed with a Mulberry bag and Accessorize sandals. “I love Kate Bosworth’s style and would love to dress like her,” she said.

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wedding dresses, bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride outfits.” Sophie studied for a degree in fashion design at Birmingham City University, setting up her fledgling business as soon as she graduated. During her course, she did a placement at eco luxe label Minna in London which specialises in bridal dresses, vintage-style dresses and blouses and childrenswear. Sophie set up her label just over a year ago and took part in last year’s Gloucester Style Festival. As well as wedding and prom dresses, she also makes vintage-style headbands and

brooches, floral crowns and purses which are handcrafted from reused materials. Sophie recently organised her first photo shoot with Sophie Lydia Smith, this year’s Miss Cheltenham, Wedding Paint make-up and Zoltan Cservenak Photography. “It was a fabulous day, the weather stayed very kind to us and we managed to get some stunning photos,” she says. As well as the core Sophie Belinda collection, the young designer will also custom make dresses for special occasions so you can guarantee it really is one of a kind. For more details, visit www.sophiebelinda.com

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Bella Bridal Hair Sandie has been hairdressing for eight years and although she enjoys cutting and colouring, put-ups for weddings and fashion shows are her passion. She travels to the bride’s choice of venue for a trial and on the morning of the wedding will create a style that compliments you and your dress. Contact Sandie on 07789 735691 or take a look around the website at www.bellabridalhair.co.uk

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Holistic Times Janie Whittemore brings news of events at the Isbourne Holistic Centre

Now the summer is in full swing, hasn’t it been glorious to have some proper sunshine? We have been so busy at the centre, putting the final touches to the next programme of events for autumn – September to December 2014. It will be out next week – so do get your copy.There are some exciting things in store . . . Meanwhile, still to come this month are lots of classes including Dru Yoga, PregnancyYoga,Tai Chi, Reiki, Meditation and Belly Dance.

Got a website? Want to make one? Graham Boston is offering a short course on learning how to create and maintain your own website starting August 12 – Websites made easy with Weebly. We also have the Get Noticed on Google morning class and the How Good is Your Website afternoon class on August 27 for those who need to inject a boost into their website’s performance.

Creative Pathways If you read this paper early enough, you might like to know that Creative Pathways – Professional Development for Therapists is taking place today for anyone who works with clients and would like to learn new creative ways of addressing issues with them or even for yourself, whilst having a lot of fun! Taught by Kate Smith, experienced integrated arts psychotherapist, the day runs from 10am-5pm and is open to all. Please call the office to book.

Diary dates Open Day: September 6, 10am-5pm. Taster Week: September 7-14.

Where is the Isbourne Centre? Very central but tucked away; WolseleyTerrace is opposite the Rodney Road Car Park on Oriel Road, close to theTown Hall. 3, WolseleyTerrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1TH

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Elaine Proverbs and John Mitchell of Elaine’s Dancing School, rehearsing at theTrinity Rooms in Stroud

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From beginners to experienced dancers, everyone will be flocking to Cheltenham Dance Festival next week. JONATHAN WHILEY catches up with one of the teachers who is looking forward to sharing her passion

Step to it . . . If you want to learn a new style of dance, try a 30-minute taster class at Cheltenham Dance Festival next Saturday:

10am: Free steps session with Nikki Finesteps. 10.30am: Salsa with Paul Healey. 11am: Lindy Hop with James Hamilton. 11.30am:

EFORE the razzmatazz and extravagance of his big budget epic The Great Gatsby, before he put a gun in the hand of Leonardo DiCaprio in a 20th century version of Romeo and Juliet, Australian director Baz Luhrmann was known as the man who wrote The Sunscreen Song. A song with advice for life dispensed liberally, Baz told us all to look after our knees, be nice to our siblings, respect our elders and throw away our old bank statements. He also told us to dance – even if we have nowhere to do it but our own living rooms. Those at the BBC were obviously listening in – five years later came the first episode of Strictly and ever since the nation has fallen in love with ballroom and Latin. Now we’re all slaves to the rhythm and we couldn’t be happier about it. Enter stage left then – Cheltenham’s very own celebration of foxtrot, salsa and everything in between with the annual Dance Festival at the Town Hall. Once again it promises a feast of entertainment that will draw the crowds with classes, workshops, showcase events and even a Guinness World Record attempt. Waltzing in to provide a masterclass as part of the festival will be Elaine Proverbs who will provide a taste of waltz, cha, cha, cha and ballroom with taster classes next Saturday. Elaine – who lives in Barnwood, Gloucester – began dancing at the age of five. “It was a family thing – my sister @WeekendGlos

danced and I’d go along on a Saturday morning,” she recalls. “It just stuck and I pursued it. At first it was a hobby and then it became a passion and then a profession. “I remember being completely hooked. “I was very tall but I wasn’t interested in things like the high jump. I really enjoyed dancing.” The mum-of-two qualified as a dance teacher in Exeter before moving to Gloucester. She’s been teaching dance for the past 25 years on a full-time basis with Elaine’s Dancing School and runs regular classes several times a week across the county. “I would like to think I could teach anyone to dance,” Elaine says. “So long as they stick at it. “It can be a real mix of people that attend the classes. From those in their early to mid-20s to someone in their late 70s and early 80s. “Dance is unique in that respect – it’s open to all ages.” I mention the “dancing granny” who shot to fame for her exploits on Britain’s Got Talent. “If I can still throw myself around at that age I’ll be very happy,” Elaine says. “I can’t imagine ever retiring. It’s the social aspect; it’s not just work for me. “My sons never think of it as work – they just say that I’m out dancing. “Sometimes I can – if it’s a hot night or I’m going to be dancing for six hours, then I think it would be nice to do something else.” Elaine believes Strictly has played “a big role” in the popularity of dancing, although she admits it hasn’t all been positive.

Charleston with James Hamilton.

2.30pm: ArgentineTango with Adrian Barsby. 3pm: Line Dancing with Jamie Barnfield. 3.30pm: Ballroom with Elaine Proverbs. They will be held in the Drawing Room and cost £3 per class or £10 for all seven.

“The downside is that it is geared up for entertainment,” the 55-year-old says. “People on there can often dance for eight hours five or six times a week so people come along and expect to dance for a few sessions and be at the same level. “It’s all about doing something to your own ability. “It’s not like going to the gym and running next to someone who’s going twice as fast and you feel as though you have to keep up. “You have to build your stamina up. It can be very strenuous exercise – you’re using your feet and different muscles. “In terms of fitness, compared to going to the gym or zumba, it’s easier on your joints. “But at this time of year it’s hot and sticky and people can be pretty tired after an hour.” Even after 50 years of dancing, Elaine still takes professional lessons and also organises professional workshops with some of the best dancers in the country dropping in. “I don’t think you can ever say as a dancer that you’re on top of your game,” she says. As for her class at the Dance Festival, Elaine believes that the key is not taking it all too seriously. “It will be a lot of fun,” she says. “There will be a lot of laughter and hopefully people will go away with some basic steps.” Cheltenham Dance Festival runs from Wednesday until next Sunday. To book a taster class, call 08445 762210.

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Roll up, roll up for the best circus restaurant in town Savour the views and food at The Amberley Inn

Go fresh and light with Donna Hay's delicious berry dessert

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Chioggia and Golden Beets Chioggia and golden beets will come back into season this month.They are vibrant on the plate, and offer a great flavour when roasted in olive oil with garlic and marjoram. French Ribbed or ‘Muscadet’ pumpkins French ribbed or ‘muscadet’ pumpkins are also back and they are generally recognised as the best eating pumpkin with their deep orange, sweet, meaty flesh.They keep for months in the chiller, even once cut. New season plums New season French and English plums will be available.There are dozens of different varieties grown, but look out for English Victorias, French Quetsche and Larry Annes, which are great for summer puddings or jam making. At Mise en Place, we stock local plums from Hayles Fruit Farm in Winchcombe. New season Jerusalem artichokes New season Jerusalem artichokes will start this month and they are becoming quite popular with English chefs.This tuberous vegetable is not a member of the true artichoke family and has no known links to Jerusalem.They have a sweet, nutty flavour and a texture akin to water chestnuts. Creed is sponsoring the Food or Drink Business of theYear at this year'sTaste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards.

The Taste of Gloucestershire Food & Farming Awards’ restaurant category always reflects the quirkiest places to eat, as SUE BRADLEY discovers when she visits Circus Sauce

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Supper is served on pretty Emma Bridgewater china

How to enter . . . NOMINATING your business or someone else's for the 2014 awards is easy. Simply visit www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/ taste and fill in the online form. Categories range from Best Eating Out Establishment and Best Independent Cafe or Tearoom to Farmer and Young Farmer of the Year, Chef and Young Chef of the Year and the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. Entries close on August 16. The awards ceremony is staged at The Centaur, Cheltenham racecourse, in October.

HERE aren’t many chefs who have to build their own restaurant every few days, let alone dream up a new menu using fresh ingredients sourced from an ever-changing collection of local suppliers. And it’s not often that diners come across a kitchen crew who put on a puppet show whilst serving up a three-course meal, or find themselves sitting next to jugglers or acrobats fresh from an evening’s circus performance. But then again, Circus Sauce isn't any old run-of-the-mill restaurant: it’s great food and entertainment rolled into one magical experience. Circus Sauce has been part of Gifford’s Circus since 2003, three years after the Cotswold company’s burgundy wagons first started to roll across the South West. From the beginning, the philosophy of the restaurant has been to give diners a taste of the town or village in which the show is being performed, using produce sourced from its Folly Farm HQ, local butchers, greengrocers, fishmongers, farmers and allotment growers or even foraged from fields and hedgerows. Responsibility for finding the ingredients belongs to head chef Ollie Halas, who is now into his second year of cooking at Circus Sauce. His day starts early, with visits to suppliers to pick up the day’s ingredients before he can start preparing food to serve in the twinkly, candle-lit restaurant after the last show. Ollie says it’s all part of the out-of-the-ordinary lifestyle led by everybody at Giffords. “It’s absolutely barmy what we do here,” laughs Ollie, who grew up in Tetbury. “I don’t think you will ever find a restaurant that travels around the countryside

serving up dishes created from ingredients sourced from the town or village it happens to be in. “There aren’t many chefs who have to build their restaurant before they can even start to think about cooking either.” Ollie’s pre-circus preparations and local knowledge means he often has an idea as to what he’ll find in each location he visits; he’s already planning to serve a rabbit and crayfish version of Cornish classic Stargazey Pie to diners in Framptonon-Severn where they are until tomorrow, before moving on to Minchinhampton Common on Thursday. But he says the unpredictability of what he’ll find and the chance to cook with exciting ingredients produced within metres of where he’s working adds a unique frisson to his daily life. “I do a lot of research but it’s not uncommon to have people with allotments turning up with boxes of freshly-harvested produce for us,” says Ollie, who heads a team of four. “We also go out and look for what we can find. We love little stalls with honesty boxes on them. “There are fantastic butchers in Stow and Minchinhampton, while in Cirencester we use Butts Farm, Jesse Smiths and New Wave. “This is a very Cotswolds circus and as a restaurant we try to provide a taste of where we are.” Ollie, who has worked at Made by Bob in Cirencester, Barnsley House and Bibury Court, has a hand in everything served at Circus Sauce, from freshly-made brioche

and focaccia, jams and chutneys, to full-scale main courses and desserts, all presented on platters, made by circus founder Nell Gifford’s sister Emma Bridgewater. “It’s a restaurant like no other: it’s a place where guests sit down at long tables next to people they don’t know and by the end of the evening we have known groups to make plans for their next visit,” he says. “We watch some people coming in a little nervously, unsure of the format, but it doesn’t take long for them to enter into the spirit of the restaurant. Very often, if there’s room, some of the performers will join the guests to eat. It’s all very theatrical: one of my favourite things is making a massive Eton mess with lots of fresh fruit, cream and huge meringues. It’s way over the top but great fun." Ollie’s round-the-Cotswolds tours with Gifford’s lasts just over five months, after which he spends time helping out at other kitchens in the Cotswolds, working with Dan Chadwick, who makes the pizza ovens, and, above all, recharging his batteries. “I love being a part of Gifford’s Circus,” he says. “My mum took me to the circus when I was 11 but I never thought I would end up working for it. It’s hard work but we get to see some amazing places and I have a brilliant time, living alongside acrobats and jugglers. “Our aim is for customers to leave with a huge grin knowing they’ve eaten something and somewhere truly unique.” Call Giffords on 0845 459 7469 or visit www.giffordscircus.com

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Donna Hay's Mixed Berry Cobbler Fancy whipping up a delicious dessert to share with your friends? Try this recipe from Donna Hay's new cookbook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fresh And Light

Ingredients Serves 6-8

750g frozen mixed berries 3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 1/2tbsp cornflour 75g caster sugar For the golden buttermilk topping: 75g self-raising wholemeal flour 75g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 30g rolled oats 1tsp ground cinnamon 30g ground almonds 110g granulated sugar 60g unsalted butter, chopped 250ml buttermilk Extra raw sugar, for sprinkling

Method Preheat oven to 180C. Place the berries, apple, cornflour and sugar in a bowl and toss to combine. Place in a 2.5L capacity ovenproof dish. To make the golden buttermilk topping, place the flours, baking powder, oats, cinnamon, almond meal and sugar in a bowl. Add the butter and rub with your fingertips to combine. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined. Spoon the cobbler mixture in large spoonfuls over the fruit. Sprinkle with the extra sugar. Bake for one hour and 20 minutes or until the cobbler is puffed, golden and cooked through when tested with a skewer. Fresh And Light by Donna Hay is published in paperback by Hardie Grant Books, priced ÂŁ18.99.

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T the heart of the village, next to the school and church, overlooking the common and the Nailsworth valley, the Amberley Inn ticks many boxes when it comes to quintessential country pubs. The view across to Nympsfield on a sunny evening is one to savour, but does the food and drink match up? Going by the findings of our visit, it does – though with restaurant food on sale in the bar, it is not a cheap night out. Being able to choose from bar and restaurant menus was a plus, and they were accommodating enough to rustle up a scrambled egg and salmon (£7.95) for one of our junior diners, even though it was not on the menu when we sat down at the lounge bar’s comfortable wooden tables and chairs. We shared a starter of a wooden board full of smoked fish – mackerel, salmon, mackerel pate, granary bread and baby leaf salad (£11.95) which left nothing behind in the kitchen. Our junior diner with an appetite which stretched well beyond our other’s more limited tastes, tucked into a crispy aromatic duck salad with hoisin dressing (£6.95) and declared it a major success before looking for somewhere to wipe his sauce-coated fingers. Bibury smoked trout (£5.95) looked like a good option to start as well, along with antipasti to share (£11.95). The mains were of a very good standard, particularly the lamb rump marinated in garlic and rosemary (£15.95) which had all the right flavours in balance. My 8oz sirloin steak and chips (£16.95) was cooked as I like it and the chips were of the homemade variety. For an extra quid, rib eye steak is available. With the meat coming from a nearby Minchinhampton butchers, it was of a very high quality. Moules frites at £9.95 was the

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best value main, with good quality mussels and plenty of them. Wild mushroom tagliatelle (£11.95) and Stowford Press cider battered haddock (£13.95) were also very tempting. There is a good choice for vegetarians, with butternut squash with Mediterranean vegetables at £11.95 as well. Some dishes are also gluten-free. Puddings appear at first glance to be standard offerings but from what we saw on our table and others, they are done well and with a twist. Homemade, to order, they are all priced at £5.95 – sticky toffee pudding, banana fritters and creme brulee are both gluten-free, and the rhubarb with rolled oats and walnut crumble has a gluten-free option. Those and summer berry cheesecake and lemon posset with shortbread come with a choice of double cream, custard or Winstone’s ice cream. Or you can go for Winstone’s ice cream on its own – three scoops of vanilla, chocolate, blackberry and cream, strawberry, honeycomb, and raspberry ripple are all winners. I would not hesitate to recommend The Amberley Inn to someone after a special meal out, but with the bill coming in at £99.20 for four people – including three drinks – it is perhaps best reserved for a special night out.

The Amberley Inn Location: Culver Hill, Amberley Food: British with gluten-free options Atmosphere: Accommodating Price: Starters from £5.95; mains from £9.95 Contact: 01453 872565

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homes & gardens Italian dalliance Stunning Italian design and clever planting marks the beautifully-restored garden at Westonbirt School

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Anyone who has grown garlic this year should check the crop for lifting any time now. Wait until the tops of the plants start to die back and the lower leaves begin to go brown. You may still have a few weeks to go, but when you see the leaves decline, stop watering, which will help cure the garlic. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure, dig up a few bulbs and slice in half. If the cloves fill the skins, they are ready. Harvest too early and you will be left with small bulbs which are more difficult to store. @WeekendGlos

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From hot herbaceous borders to a cool and shady fernery, Westonbirt School’s garden is a triumph of design and detail. MANDY BRADSHAW sees how the restoration is going

NE of the delights of revisiting a garden is to see how it has changed. Usually a border has been tweaked; sometimes large trees or shrubs have been removed; occasionally a new feature has appeared. So it was with a sense of anticipation that I turned into the drive at Westonbirt School where something new has been guaranteed for the past few years. And I was not disappointed. Since my last visit, huge strides have been made in the long restoration project with a newly-replanted fernery, badly needed repairs to the underlying structure and moves to tame some of the

overgrown shrubbery. It’s an attention that was lacking at Westonbirt for decades. Originally the private garden of Robert Holford, founder of the arboretum just the other side of what is now a main road, the grounds around what had been his house had been gently declining for years. That changed with the establishment of The Holfords of Westonbirt Trust in 2006, which leases the garden and works closely with both the school and the arboretum to conserve and repair it. Dependent on grants and private donations, the Trust has concentrated its efforts on the core of the garden: The Italian Garden with its historic Camellia House, and

the arches, pavilions and water features around it. Two years ago the planting in the Italian Garden was overhauled with the creation of two long herbaceous borders, planted using varieties that would have been around when the garden was at its height in the late 1800s. These are now maturing nicely, providing a welcome splash of colour amid the ornate stonework. Deep blue echinops is set against the shaggy pink heads of monarda and flat faces of echinacea, which in turn contrast with pale Japanese anemones. Tall Cephalaria gigantea is just beginning to break into flower and the phlomis is slowly fading to a soft yellow-green next

to fiery Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and claretcoloured penstemon. “It’s not original planting but plants we’ve sourced from catalogues of the time,” explains Stuart Panting, who is employed one day a week at the garden having started originally as one of the band of volunteers. Also settling in well is the tropical border either side of the Camellia House. Introduced to bring the season to a blazing close, it is filled with more tender plants that revel in the

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This page, the Italian garden at Westonbirt School with its lavender borders and clipped hedging; overleaf, from top, the purple spikes of eryngium, restored Neptune fountain and fiery orange hemerocallis

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shelter of the wall behind, itself a long-term restoration goal. Dahlias, salvias, cannas, tiger lilies and fuchsias give a glorious mix of red, pink and orange. Tall nicotiana with pale pink and white blooms and the delicate lavender flowers of berkheya add a note of contrast while dark eucomis, repeated down the border, brings the whole thing together. Other borders may be less orchestrated but no less

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effective: a revamped rose bed is a profusion of self-sown Salvia turkestanica. “It seems to have taken over this year,” admits Stuart. The soft blue is set against evening primrose and gladioli with peachy yellow tones, nepeta and blocks of silvery Eryngium giganteum, or ‘Miss Willmott’s Ghost’. ) Page 32

For something a bit different in your borders try Dianthus carthsianorum. Taller than its cousin the garden pink, it gives an airy feel to planting making it easy to combine with other perennials. It likes a sunny spot and well-drained soil.

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Jobs to do this weekend Replace strawberry beds more than three years old once you’ve harvested, as output will go into decline. Take cuttings of rock plants such as aubrieta, alyssum, phlox, thyme and dianthus. Start to think about your bulb

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Highnam Court, Highnam, near Gloucester: 40acre Victorian landscaped gardens with restored Pulhamite water garden. Grottos and fernery. Rose garden and wood carvings. 11am5pm, teas.

Feed trees and shrubs that are performing badly with a high nitrogen liquid fertiliser.

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In contrast to all this colour, the fernery is a cool, green retreat from the summer sun. Set either side of a restored and replanted Victorian iron pergola, for years it was buried under a mass of brambles and nettles. “Nobody actually knew it was there.” The old Pulhamite rocks – made from a mix of clinker and cement – have been rearranged and the whole area replanted, thanks to a generous donation and a charitable deal struck with fern specialists Fibrex Nurseries. Among the ferns used are the golden shield, the lady fern, maidenhair fern and the soft shield fern. Solomon’s Seal and saxifrage complete the picture. Planted only in May, it is still new-looking but the promise is clear. The other major changes are more immediate: the restoration of the unusual Dolphin Pool at the end of the long vista through the Italian Garden and of the circular pool enclosed by

Lawson cypress deep in the heart of the garden. From the Italian Garden side the Dolphin Pool looks like a fairly standard round pond with dolphin water spouts either side. Walk around to the parkland side and the full glory of the feature is obvious. Here, glass panels set into the stone allow glimpses of the water inside while the pool empties into a second hidden area of water. A gift from publisher Felix Dennis, who died recently, allowed work by specialists to be carried out on what had been a rather sorry looking feature.

And there is still plenty more to be done. The pavilions that flank the Italian Garden and the arches into it are in need of attention as are other architectural features, such as the Long Terrace Seat that is all but obscured by a huge lime tree. Slowly, overgrown shrubbery, originally intended as low planting under trees, is being reduced and long-lost vistas are being opened up. Visits to Westonbirt School hold the promise of discovery for years to come. Westonbirt house and gardens are open tomorrow with tour guides available from 11-5pm. Entry is £8, children under 12, free. For further details, visit www. holfordtrust.com

AUGUST 10 Scatterford, Coleford:Two acres set in rolling hills. Pond, walled garden, sculptured terraces, courtyards, haha and pond.Tranquil atmosphere. 2-7pm, plants and teas.

AUGUST 11 Kiftsgate Court, near Chipping Campden: Famous garden in magnificent situation; many unusual plants and shrubs. Largest rose plant in England. 2-6pm, plants and teas.

AUGUST 17 Bourton House Garden, Bourtonon-the-Hill: Plantsman’s 3-acre paradise: flamboyant herbaceous borders, topiary, exotic plants and magical planted pots. 10am5pm, plants and teas. Visit www. bourtonhouse.com for other times. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

paper power Lewis & Wood’s wallpapers are renowned the world over. Now you can see them in all their glory at a Tetbury antiques hub

HEN it comes to making a statment in your home, a bold wall treatment can make the difference between run-ofthe-mill and extraordinary. North Woodchester-based Lewis & Wood has been making striking wallpapers and fabrics since 1993, when textile printer Stephen Lewis and interior designer Joanna Wood joined forces in a London basement. It also has a studio at Chelsea Harbour, but its new wide-width designs – clockwise from top, Squawk, Rococo and Bacchus – are now on display at Lorfords Antiques at Babdown, near Tetbury. Expect popping colours and designs ranging from exotic birds and Indian blocks to Elizabethan wall paintings. “The wallpapers make the perfect background for our eclectic and original antiques,” says Lesley Ferguson, of Lorfords. @WeekendGlos

Lewis & Wood wide-width wallpapers are 132-138cm wide, £56.40 per metre www.lewisandwood.co.uk Lorfords is at Babdown Airfield, Tetbury www.lorfordsantiques.com

The lovely old building is beautifully presented in relaxed Cotswold style with plenty of room for the family with 4 bedrooms and 3 receptions and also guest accommodation or annexe to one end of the house. Great care has been taken to retain its character and charm with log burners and other features throughout. There is a small but pretty garden to the front bounded by Cotswold stone wall and a more extensive area to the rear with lawns, fruit trees, flower beds, shrubs and climbers. Also to the rear is the garage and stone built shed/store. EPC -E.

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property details Location : Birdlip Price : ÂŁ735,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

An impressive detached former farmhouse standing in its own grounds of over 4 acres and amazing gardens. The house itself is elegant and spacious with accommodation on 3 floors offering up to 4 bedrooms. Outside there is a detached bungalow annexe and garaging for 3 vehicles plus storage either side for garden machinery, logs etc. Tucked away up a country lane you are far from the madding crowd yet the M5 and M50 are just a short drive away. EPC - F

property details Location : Tirley Price : o.i.e.o. ÂŁ995,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

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An elegant Grade II listed home located in a Cotswold hamlet. Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and sitting room. Master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, two guest bedroom suites, a further two bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room. Range of outbuildings including: Cider barn, stabling, double garage, garden room, laundry. Attractive landscaped gardens and paddocks. In all about 4.2 acres.

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A wonderful Grade II listed town house with beautifully proportioned accommodation set in the heart of Montpellier. Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, good sized utility and family room. Four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and separate W.C. A generous sized private walled garden and patio. Permit parking.

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A superb detached villa successfully blending Georgian elegance with contemporary styling and situated in the highly desirable Park area of Cheltenham. The property has been beautifully modernised throughout and offers light, spacious accommodation arranged over three floors also boasting a double garage and lawned garden. EPC: C

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A superb detached individual house with a wonderful outlook backing directly onto Leckhampton Hill. In addition to 2 separate reception rooms there is a kitchen/dining/family room with extensive glazing to the hill view. Other benefits include a spacious hall and landing, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and a sun terrace balcony, 4 further bedrooms, guest en-suite and family bathroom. Other features include Cat 6 cabling, under floor heating (ground floor & bath/shower rooms), security cameras, driveway parking and a double garage.

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property details Location : Leckhampton Price : ÂŁ1,250,000 Agent : CJ Hole Cheltenham Contact : 01242 255101

An attractive red brick detached home, one of just eight detached houses in an established leafy location close to Pittville Pump Room and Cheltenham Racecourse. The ground floor accommodation includes 3 reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms with a master, an en-suite shower room off the 2nd bedroom and a family bathroom. There is a wide drive providing ample parking, an integral double garage and an enclosed garden with timber fencing backing onto established trees which is not overlooked from the rear.

property details Location : Pittville Price : ÂŁ550,000 Agent : CJ Hole Cheltenham Contact : 01242 255101

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property details Location : Prestbury Price : ÂŁ850,000 Agent : Errington Smith & Co Contact : 01242 575805

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property details Location : Winchcombe Price : ÂŁ750,000 Agent : Kingsley Evans Contact : 01242 222292

A three bedroom detached home in this charming village of Wormington, with Broadway in close proximity. The well proportioned accommodation comprises, sitting room, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, spacious master suite with en suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property further benefits from a single garage, ample parking and lovely gardens.

property details Location : Broadway Price : ÂŁ325,000 Agent : Kingsley Evans Contact : 01242 222292

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property details Location : The Reddings Price : ÂŁ595,000 Agent : Peter Ball & Co Contact : 01684 293161

A wonderful family home and additional self contained annexe.The annexe has two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom and this could provide extra accommodation for the main house The main house has a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms on the ground floor plus a spacious loft room used as a bedroom with its own sauna. There is a family bathroom and separate shower room. The property is heated with oil fired central heating. There is parking, a detached garage and lovely views. Energy Rating F

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Theatre-goers enjoyed a performance by Theatraverse as part of the Jolt Theatre Festival followed by drinks at The Olympus Theatre Bar in Gloucester.

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Antiques & Auctions AUSTRIAN DESIGN ON SHOW

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XQUISITE pieces of Austrian Art Nouveau design come up for auction in Cheltenham on Tuesday. The Cotswold Auction Company sale at its Chapel Walk saleroom includes a rare copy of the Wiener Werkstatte book Bilder Aus Karlsbad with Art Nouveau brass embossed boards by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1910. Containing 20 lithographic prints from Wiener Werkstatte postcard designs showing views of Karlsbad, this rare piece of Austrian design is expected to fetch between £3,000 and £5,000. Accompanying this will be a collection of cased and cut stem wine glasses designed by Otto Prutscher for Meyr’s Neffe and retailed by E Bakalowits, Vienna, circa 1905-1910. These stunning glasses come from the collection of Friedrich Hartmann, a 1920s Viennese composer. The single glasses have estimates of £300-£500 each, while the

pairs are expected to fetch £700-£1,000. Also up for sale is a Ferdinand Preiss carved ivory figure of a young boy feeding a dove, circa 1930, signed and with an estimate of £2,000£2,500. Designer labels dominate the fashion section, including a Louis Vuitton Beverley bag in monogram, expected to fetch £550-£650, a Christian Dior saddlebag, £300-£500, a YSL red St Tropez ruffled bag, £120-£180, and a Moschino safety pin jacket, together with Versace floral trousers and an Ungaro two-piece skirt suit with an estimate of £150-£250. For those preferring a more vintage vibe, there is also a selection of clothing from the Victorian era onwards, including 1920s flapper dresses, 1950s prom-style dresses, 1960s and 1970s items with a hippy vibe, delicate lace christening gowns and suave gentlemen’s dinner wear. Viewing is available today and Monday.

Beautiful Otto Prutscher wine glasses, rare copy of the Wiener Werkstatte book, Bilder Aus Karlsbad and the Louis Vuitton shoulder bag

Auction dates

TOMORROW Bath Vintage & Antiques Market Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath. 9.30am

THURSDAY Church Street Auctions 1-2 Church Street, Tewkesbury General sale. 10am.

TUESDAY Cotswold Auction Company Chapel Walk Saleroom, Chapel Walk, Cheltenham Vintage fashion, textiles, 20th century art and design. 11am

FRIDAY East Bristol Auctions 1 Hanham Business Park, Memorial Road, Hanham Two-day antiques, collectables and interiors auction. 10.30am

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As I Walked Out Through Spain in Search of Laurie Lee

PD Murphy, £10.99

The Slad Valley’s famous son set off to find adventure and romance in Spain in 1935, just a year before the outbreak of the country’s horrific civil war. Lee later described his experiences in his classic account As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning. PD Murphy is said to be the first person to repeat the route taken by Lee, setting out on his own personal journey in 2012 when his

The Best Thing That Never Happened to me

LauraTait and Jimmy Rice

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own life was seemingly falling apart. In his book, As I Walked Out Through Spain in Search of Laurie Lee, the author embarks on a physically and emotionally draining journey that sheds new light on the celebrated author’s writings and life.

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Olivia’s Dead

Tom Campbell

Madeleine Andersson

Corgi, £6.99

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First-time novelists and long-time friends, Laura Tait and Jimmy Rice narrate a character each as they take on the longasked question: Can men and women ever just be friends? Alex and Holly are teenage besties who lose touch and don’t rekindle their friendship until they’re almost 30. AlexTyler, a teacher plans to save the world one messed up teenager at a time while Holly is headstrong and ambitious, but hiding behind her job as a PA.The book jumps from present day back to their school days, effortlessly weaving their love story.

James is a disillusioned public servant spending all his time and energy planning for the future of his city, and leaving none to plan his own. That is, until he meets Felix, a suave stranger who promises to shape him in his image. This modern Pygmalion – a darkly comic look at London today through the eyes of an everyman – has a definite Nick Hornbyesque feel. But for all the laughs, and there are plenty, James’ foundering will be familiar to many a young man (and woman) unsure of their place in the big city and an uncertain world.

The death of a friend is the catalyst for a life-changing adventure in Prestburybased author Madeleine Andersson’s novel. Grief-stricken central character Alice escapes to Kenya to grieve for her loss but unexpectedly falls in love with a charming safari company owner and rally driver. Unaware that not everyone is happy about the liaison, the couple embark on a magical tour and face the toughest challenge of all. Madeleine, a multi-lingual journalist who has lived in several different countries, was inspired to write the novel after nursing a friend in her last days.

Hercule Poirot and The Greenshore Folly

Agatha Christie

HarperCollins, £12.99 Agatha Christie wrote this novella in 1954 with the intention of donating the proceeds to her local church. Having completed it, however, she decided to expand the story into a full-length novel and donated a Miss Marple story to the church instead. Sixty years on, the original Poirot mystery has now been published. When the Belgian sleuth receives an urgent call from his old friend Mrs Oliver, his interest is piqued. Sure enough, a body is soon discovered. Despite the dearth of clues and evidence, Poirot tracks down the culprit unfeasibly quickly. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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LAKEFEST Croft Farm Waterpark, near Tewkesbury, will play host to three days of live music from Friday. Read an interview with Shed Seven on page 58.

VINESTOCK Today and tomorrow, The Vine, Cheltenham, Free admission

GLOUCESTER PAINT JAM FESTIVAL The city centre will be filled with colour and music as street art and dance workshops take centre stage today and tomorrow. @WeekendGlos

GUITING FESTIVAL Friday to Sunday, Guiting Power Performances take place at venues throughout the weekend. Visit www.guitingfestival.org

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nineties Shed Seven lead singer Rick Witter tells Helen Blow about life as a DJ, the band’s Britpop heyday and why he’s no longer a snob

HEN nineties’ Britpop band Shed Seven take to the main stage of Lakefest next week, fans can be sure they will hear all the hits. “I am a big believer in playing your hits and the songs that made you popular at festivals,” said lead singer Rick Witter. “It provides a common ground and it means you are more likely to appeal to more people there, rather than just the ones who’ve come specifically to see you. “The biggest buzz of playing at a festival for me is when people walking by in the background stop to listen and then decide to remain because they like what they hear.” Shed Seven emerged on to the indie scene in 1990 and had 15 Top 40 singles, including Going For Gold and Chasing Rainbows. “We are lucky to have plenty of hit songs that we can choose from and our happy problem is choosing which ones we can cram into our allotted time slot,” said Rick. The York-based band met as youngsters from the ashes of an earlier band called Brockley Haven, and had their first Top of the Pops appearance four years later, with their single, Dolphin. “We were all in school bands and playing instruments and gigs from about the age of 12,” said Rick. “When the Stone Roses started we decided to take it a bit more seriously.”

The band’s heyday was in the mid to late ‘90s, when they released four albums as well as their single hits. They split in 2003 but reformed five years later for a greatest hits tour, which was an unexpected critical success. “We got back together for what we thought would be a handful of dates but after several of the venues we were playing at sold out, we decided to add extra dates,” said Rick. “We really didn’t predict that level of interest; it was a really pleasant surprise to us.” Since then the band has done further tours and also several festival appearances on a bi-yearly basis. “We usually do festivals one year and then a tour the next, as I think to do the same thing every year might be a bit too much for people. “Also most of us in the band do other things so it’s hard to get everyone together more than this,” he said. For Rick this means DJing at clubs in his home city of York, as well as hosting a show on a local radio station every Sunday evening. “It’s called Rick Witter’s Disco Down,” he says with a wry smile. Of course the title refers to one of Shed Seven’s singles, not the musical content of the show. “I play a lot of indie music and invite new bands to send me demo tapes that I play every week,” he said. “I know when we were starting out, how pleased we would have

been to have been played on the radio. “The whole music industry has changed so much since we started at the ‘90s. “In those days people bought the whole album and knew it back to front, even how long the pauses were between tracks. “Nowadays, people can just download the track they want without having to have the whole album and I think that’s a shame. “These days I like a lot of different kinds of music; I’m not as snobbish as I was as a teenager and I’m prepared to listen to a lot more stuff.” The band are part of a line-up which also includes appearances from Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Lightning Seeds, Roving Crows and Cheltenham band Young Kato. Shed Seven will headline the Main Stage at Lakefest next Saturday. The festival runs from Friday until next Sunday. Weekend tickets cost £90 each. A limited number of day tickets have also just been released. They are priced £50 for Friday, £50 for Saturday and £40 for Sunday. Children under 10 will get in free with tickets for those aged 11 to 15 priced at £5. Call 08448 889991. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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Huey Morgan will be providing the Scooby Snacks as the Fun Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Criminals perform on the Main Stage next Sunday.

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Doctor and the Medics will perform their 1986 number one single Spirit in the Sky as part of a set next Sunday. Lead singer Clive Jackson says the band will bring the sunshine.

Comedian Adrian Edmondson will lead folk and punk band The Bad Shepherds on to the Main Stage on Saturday. Expect plenty of laughs and a liberal dose of good music.

Rock band Lightning Seeds will draw the crowds to the Main Stage on Saturday. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there you might even get a rendition of football anthem Three Lions. Oh lucky you.

stage THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, BARNWOOD PARK, GLOUCESTER A WEB of romantic intrigue, cunning duplicity and comic foolery is brought to the Gloucester stage by touring company Rain or Shine. Shakespeare’s gripping play The Merchant of Venice is performed al fresco at Barnwood Park tonight. One of Shakespeare’s most famous characters, Shylock, goes head to head with clever Portia in this intriguing play. Profits from the performance this weekend will go towards the Barnwood Community Partnership charity. The Gloucestershire-based theatre group aim to bring classical theatre into the heart of local communities. This summer they are performing both this play and Treasure Island at venues throughout the country, including stately homes, castles and gardens. Gates open about an hour before the performance begins so audiences can bring picnics to enjoy before the performance, as well as chairs and rugs to sit on. The Barnwood Park performance starts at 6.30pm. For tickets, call 01452 616305 or visit www.rainorshine.co.uk

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FIRST WORLD WAR COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND, TEWKESBURY

music GUITING FESTIVAL, GUITING POWER WITH just two days left to go of the Guiting Festival, now is the time to snap up those last-minute tickets. Celebrating outstanding musical performances, the event runs every summer and features world class artists performing in a beautiful Cotswold setting. Now in its 44th year, the festival features classical, jazz and folk music concerts held in Guiting Power village hall or outdoors. Tonight at 7.45pm celebrated pianist Imogen Cooper will perform a varied programme in the village hall, including Schumann, Brahms and Schubert. Tickets cost £17.50. Tomorrow a final outdoor folk performance will play out this year’s festival, including Steeleye Span’s former guitarist, Peter Knight. The concert starts at 6pm on the playing fields opposite the village hall and tickets cost £20 for adults and £10 for under 19s. Visit www.guitingfestival.org to book.

EVENTS inTewkesbury to mark the outbreak of the Great War are launched today. The World War I Commemorative Weekend features three days of activities, including reenactments, stalls, side shows, an old time pub and services of remembrance. The tricolour of France will fly over the town hall alongside the Union Jack as a mark of solidarity with France. A special committee was formed to organise the weekend’s events and chairman, Kevin Cromwell, said: “It’s very important to remember the war and all those people who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we can enjoy the freedom and

the way we live now.” The town hall will be decked out in wartime regalia, including sandbags and flags, and people will be dressing up in period costume. Today and tomorrow the town hall, gardens and the High Street will be packed with activities, including a tombola, produce and craft stalls and refreshments. The Royal British Legion will be selling poppies and remembrance crosses. A parade of dignitaries and uniformed groups will take place tomorrow, ending with a service of dedication around the Cross. And on Monday there will be a second service around the Cross in recognition of the men who served.

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PAWS IN THE PARK, PITTVILLE PARK HAS your dog got a very waggy tail, eyes that make you melt or a great nature with children? If so, perhaps you should enter them into one of the fun competitions taking place at the annual Paws in the Park event in Cheltenham tomorrow. Held on the lawns in front of Pittville Pump Room, there

will be stalls, microchipping, photographic opportunities and of course the dog show. Starting at noon, there are nine different classes including most handsome dog, prettiest bitch and cutest puppy. The Pittville Park event starts at 11am when you can register your pet. Entrance to Paws in the Park is free.

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Saturday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast News, sport and entertainment reports. (S,HD) 9.30 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). 12.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 12.10 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Further live coverage on the penultimate day of the Games. 3.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Continued coverage from Glasgow. 5.20 Regional News (S,HD) 5.40 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Further coverage on day 10 of the Games.

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9.00 Fred Dibnah’s Industrial Age (R,S). 9.30 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (R,S). 11.30 Food & Drink (R,S,HD). 12.00 Rick Stein’s India (R,S,HD). 1.00 Robert Redford: Talking Pictures (S). 1.40 Film: The Way We Were (S,HD). (1973) ●●●● 3.35 Escape to the Country (R,S). 4.20 Beavers Behaving Badly – Natural World (R,S,HD). 5.20 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). 5.40 Flog It! (S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 The Hungry Sailors (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S); Weather 11.30 Storage Hoarders (R,S,HD). 12.30 All Star Mr & Mrs (R,S,HD). 1.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R,S,HD). 2.25 Catchphrase (R,S,HD). 3.10 Film: The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery (S). (1966) Comedy, starring Frankie Howerd. ●● 5.00 Film: Valiant (S,HD). (2005) ●●●

Channel 4

6.10 The Hoobs (R,S). 6.40 The Grid (S). 7.05 Trans World Sport (S,HD). 8.00 The Morning Line (S,HD). 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 10.00 Frasier (R,S). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 11.55 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.25 Speed with Guy Martin (R,S,HD). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). Live coverage of the fifth day of the Glorious Goodwood festival. 4.10 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Access. 10.05 Emergency Bikers (R,S). 11.00 Emergency Bikers (R,S). 12.00 Emergency Bikers (R,S,HD). 1.00 Film: Rocky III (S,HD). (1982) ●●● 2.55 Film: Every Which Way But Loose (S,HD). (1978) Action comedy, starring Clint Eastwood. ●●●● 5.10 Film: Where Eagles Dare (S,HD). (1969) Second World War adventure, with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. ●●●●

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7.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Hazel Irvine and Gary Lineker introduce live coverage of the concluding athletics session of the Games, staged at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

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All Star Family Fortunes, 8.30pm

Channel 4 Racing, 1.30pm

Blinging Up Baby, 8pm

6.10 Great War Diaries (S,HD). 1/3. New series. The stories of people whose lives were affected by the First World War.

6.35 Regional News (S); Weather 6.45 ITV News (S); Weather

6.15 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 65/140. The final dinner party in Swindon. 6.45 Channel 4 News (S)

7.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

7.10 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives (S,HD). 4/4. Nat James marries her fiance at St Davids Cathedral. Last in the series. 7.40 Dad’s Army (R,S). 13/14.

7.00 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S). 16/20. Surreal comedy from the mind of Harry Hill, inspired by viewers’ clips. 7.30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (S,HD). 5/8. Ben Shephard hosts.

7.05 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year (R,S). 2/3. George Clarke presents the Summerhouse/ Cabin and Normal categories.

8.15 Proms Extra 2014 (S,HD). 2/6. A review of the Proms debut by the China Philharmonic Orchestra.

8.30 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S). Vernon Kay hosts the game show in which wellknown faces team up with their relatives to win a cash prize for charity.

8.00 Grand Designs (R,S,HD). 1/14. Kevin McCloud follows the progress of an architectural designer and his wife as they try to create their dream home on a prime piece of land on the Isle of Wight.

8.00 Blinging Up Baby (R,S,HD). Documentary examining the growing trend for parents to kit out their toddlers in glamorous outfits, from crystal-covered dummies and frills to hairpieces, make-up and spray tans.

9.00 Melvyn Bragg’s Radical Lives (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. The broadcaster examines the lives of two revolutionary thinkers, beginning with 14th-century priest John Ball, who was instrumental in the Peasants’ Revolt.

9.30 Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (S,HD). (2005) Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and betrays the Jedi as the forces of evil seize control of the galaxy. Scifi adventure prequel, with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor. Continues after the News. ●●●●

9.00 The Inbetweeners Movie (S,HD). (2011) Awkward teenagers Simon, Will, Jay and Neil head to Greece for a wild holiday – but things do not go to plan. Comedy, with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison. ●●●

10.00 Commonwealth Games 10.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) (S,HD). Further coverage on day 10.20 The National Lottery Live (S). 10 of the Games. The results of the Lotto and 10.30 QI XL (R,S,HD). 15/16. Extended Thunderball draws. edition. With Sue Perkins, 10.30 Tonight at the Games (S,HD). Reginald D Hunter and Jimmy Carr.

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11.05 ITV News (S); Weather 11.25 Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (S,HD). (2005) Concluded. ●●●●

11.05 Scary Movie (S,HD). (2000) Spoof horror, starring Anna Faris, Carmen Electra and Shannon Elizabeth. ●●●

11.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych. Rylan Clark and Iain Lee present analysis of the housemates’ behaviour, with input from psychologists and body-language experts.

2.00 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 2.05 BBC News (S,HD).

1.20 Film: The Odd Angry Shot (S). (1979) Vietnam War drama, starring John Hargreaves. ●●● 2.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service.

12.50 The Last Leg (R,S). A comic review of the past seven days. 1.30 Utopia (R,S,HD). Anton reveals the horrifying adjustment he made to Janus. 2.25 Film: Mother (HD). (2009) Thriller, starring Kim Hye-ja. ●●●● 4.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Omnibus. Holly worries about Cindy, who is still missing.

12.00 SuperCasino. 3.10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 4.00 Great Scientists (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.25 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.35 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

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10.00 Autopsy: The Last Hours of Karen Carpenter (R,S,HD). 2/3. Dr Richard Shepherd investigates the death of the singer in February 1983.

11.40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday (S,HD). 11.55 The Rookie (S). (2002) Starring Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths and Jay Hernandez. ●●●

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Butterflies & Orchids An exquisite Spring break! Departing 7 March 2015

Enjoy a burst of Springtime colour on this fascinating two-day break that’s an absolute must for garden-lovers! Step inside the stunning Princess of Wales Conservatory at famous Kew Gardens and discover a collection of exotic and wild orchids; then visit RHS Wisley Gardens, showcasing the amazing world of butterflies from all around the globe.

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Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast News, sport and entertainment reports. (S,HD) 7.45 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Live coverage of the final day of the Games. 11.45 BBC News (S,HD) 11.55 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Featuring road cycling, hockey and netball. 5.35 Seven Wonders of the Commonwealth (R,S,HD). A journey through some of the Commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty spots.

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BBC2

6.25 Film: Sinbad the Sailor (S). (1947) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 8.20 Alan Titchmarshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Secrets (R,S,HD). 9.20 Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; World (R,S,HD). 9.50 The Beechgrove Garden (S,HD). 10.20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.50 Rick Steinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s India (R,S,HD). 12.50 Film: The Philadelphia Story (S,HD). (1940) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 2.40 Film: Guess Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coming to Dinner (S,HD). (1967) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 4.25 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 5.00 Escape to the Country (R,S).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S); Weather 11.35 River Monsters (R,S,HD). 12.05 Love Your Garden (R,S,HD). 1.05 Long Lost Family (R,S,HD). 2.10 Film: Columbo: The Bye-Bye Sky-High IQ Murder Case (S,HD). (1977) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 3.50 Midsomer Murders (R,S,HD). 5.50 Tipping Point (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

6.35 Ironman UK Bolton (S). 7.05 British F3 (S). 7.30 How I Met Your Mother (R,S,HD). 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 8.55 Frasier (R,S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.35 George Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amazing Spaces (R,S,HD). 1.40 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 3.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 3.35 Film: Step Up 2: The Streets (S,HD). (2008) Premiere. Drama, starring Briana Evigan. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.35 Deal or No Deal (S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Access (R). 10.05 Police Interceptors (R,S). 11.00 Police Interceptors (R,S). 12.00 Police Interceptors (R,S). 1.00 Police Interceptors (R,S). 2.00 Film: Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (S). (1988) Comedy sequel, starring Bubba Smith. â&#x2014;? 3.45 Film: Are We There Yet? (S,HD). (2005) Family comedy, starring Ice Cube. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.35 Film: Hercules (S,HD). (1997) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

Catchphrase, 7.15pm

Deal or No Deal, 5.35pm

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6.00 Flog It! (R,S,HD). 19/75. The team searches for antiques in Monmouth.

6.45 Regional News (S); Weather

6.30 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Countryfile (S,HD). Matt Baker joins foragers on the coast of Cornwall. Including Weather for the Week Ahead.

7.00 Tropic of Capricorn (R,S). 1/4. Simon Reeve embarks on a quest to circumnavigate the globe.

7.00 ITV News (S); Weather 7.15 Catchphrase (R,S,HD). 5/12. Guessing game, hosted by Stephen Mulhern.

7.00 Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fantastic Floating Home (S,HD). 2/3. Tom Lawton designs space-saving pop-up furniture.

8.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). A look back at the Glasgow Games, which took place over 11 days and were the 20th staging of the event.

8.00 Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Den (S,HD). 3/12. Two university friends pitch home-brew cider kits, a loose leaf tea company serves up a refreshing treat and a former economics student hopes to impress with his nutty preserve.

8.00 Foyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War (R,S,HD). 3/3. The detective is drawn into the strange murder of a former high-ranking Nazi who had been hired by MI5 due to his expert knowledge of Soviet intelligence. Last in the series.

8.00 The Mill (S,HD). 3/6. Daniel tries to inspire the workers as the Chartist rally approaches, Esther deals with Patience and her escalating abuse of young girls, and Miriam grows closer to Peter.

9.00 Commonwealth Games: Closing Ceremony (S,HD). Live coverage from Hampden Park in Glasgow, as the 20th Commonwealth Games are officially brought to a close after 11 days of competition.

9.00 The Thirteenth Tale (R,S,HD). A writer is forced to confront her past while interviewing a terminally ill writer for a biography. Psychological mystery, starring Olivia Colman and Vanessa Redgrave.

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10.30 Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bone (S,HD). (2010) A 10.00 ITV News (S); Weather teenage girl searches for her 10.15 Brothers in Arms: The Pals estranged father, whose bailArmy of World War One jumping threatens to leave her (S,HD). Drawing on archive mother and siblings homeless. interviews, this documentary Drama, with Jennifer Lawrence tells the story of the young and Isaiah Stone. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? British men who signed up for the Army.

11.00 Regional News (S,HD) 11.25 Kevin Bridges Live at the Commonwealth (R,S,HD). The comic hosts an evening of comedy from Glasgowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Royal.

12.05 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 12.10 BBC News (S,HD).

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12.05 Sign Zone: The Battle for Stonehenge: A Culture Show Special (R,S). The conflict and controversy surrounding the prehistoric site. 1.05 Holby City (R,S). Jac is teamed with former colleague Connie Beauchamp on a complex procedure. 2.05 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.15 The Store. Home shopping. 2.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.00 Motorsport UK (S,HD). 3.45 ITV Nightscreen. 4.15 Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). Three Welsh bakeries compete. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

7.15 5 News Weekend (S,HD) 7.20 Little Nicky (S). (2000) The Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good-natured son travels to New York to prevent his two older brothers from creating Hell on Earth. Comedy, starring Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette and Harvey Keitel. Edited to reduce sexual content, language, violence and flashing images. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

9.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 61/73. Daily round-up of highlights as the remaining housemates enter their final fortnight, revealing whether they have got over the tension and paranoia of the earlier weeks.

10.00 The Women (S,HD). (2008) A 10.00 The Losers (S,HD). (2010) Elite clothes designer learns of her soldiers are betrayed and left husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affair but her for dead by their CIA friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; well-meaning advice employers, but return to seek only serves to confuse matters. revenge. Action adventure, Comedy drama remake, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, starring Meg Ryan and Annette Zoe Saldana and Chris Evans. Bening. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

11.15 Premiership Rugby 7s Series (S). Gethin Jones presents highlights from the opening group stage, as 16 clubs aimed to progress to Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finals night at the Stoop.

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9.00 Child Genius (S). 3/4. The stakes are high in the penultimate stage of the competition as the 10 remaining youngsters vie for six places in the final, facing the spelling and general knowledge rounds.

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11.50 Car Thieves & Thugs: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 3/8. Nick Wallis discovers how CCTV and technological advances are helping to tackle criminals.

12.20 Film: Somewhere (S,HD). (2010) Premiere. Drama, starring Stephen Dorff. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 2.00 The Million Pound Drop (R,S). 2.55 The Hoarder Next Door (R,S,HD). 3.50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). 4.45 Kirstieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 4.55 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.50 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.15 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.25 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.35 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

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Monday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.10 World War One Remembered Across the Commonwealth (S,HD). 11.15 Best of Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.45 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

9.05 Life in the Clouds (R,S). 10.05 Animal SOS (R,S). 10.35 Click (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 My Favourite Political Thinker (S). 12.30 Climbing Great Buildings (R,S,HD). 1.00 My Life in Books (R,S,HD). 1.30 Breakaway (R,S). 2.15 Coast (R,S). 2.35 Film: The Man from Laramie (S,HD). (1955) ●●●● 4.15 Italy Unpacked (R,S,HD). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). With guests Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). 3.00 Secret Dealers (R,S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 5.00 The 21st Question (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. Sally falls for a man she thinks is a gangster. 7.35 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 Four in a Bed (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Win It Cook It (HD). 5.00 Couples Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 The Great Falklands Gamble: Revealed (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The housemates enter their penultimate week. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Murder Without Conviction (S). (2004) Mystery, starring Megan Ward. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Coronation Street, 7.30pm

Ramsay’s Kitchen … 10pm

Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, 11pm

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6.00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo (S,HD). 1/5. 6.30 World War One Remembered from the Battlefield (S,HD).

6.00 Regional News (S); Weather 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 17/22. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Leela tries to persuade her family not to leave.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Jett puts his life in danger. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming (S,HD). High Court enforcement officers deal with a wedding photographer whose film left newlyweds far from happy. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Deirdre dreads telling Ken about Peter as she awaits his return.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 World’s Scariest Drivers (R,S,HD). Featuring a man who demolished 23 buildings in his customised bulldozer. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). The Moons have a day of surprises. 8.30 Room 101 (R,S,HD). 5/8. With Cilla Black, Hugh Dennis and Mel Giedroyc.

8.00 Countrywise (R,S,HD). 5/10. St David’s Head, the westernmost point in Wales. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Ken vows to visit Peter as soon as he can.

8.00 Supermarkets: The Real Price of Cheap Food – Channel 4 Dispatches (S). The working lives of those at the bottom of the supermarket supply chain. 8.30 Food Unwrapped (S,HD). 4/6.

8.00 Police Interceptors (S,HD). The dog unit embarks on a manhunt amid fears that an armed and dangerous character is roaming Lincoln, while Craggy closes in on a suspected shoplifter with a bag full of surprises.

9.00 Long Lost Family (S,HD). 4/8. Inge Dart, 66, hopes to be reunited with her long-lost daughter, from whom she was separated just days after giving birth. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present.

9.00 Royal Marines Commando School (S,HD). 4/8. As the troop 174 recruits reach the halfway point.

9.00 Dangerous Dog Owners & Proud (S,HD). People whose dogs are either illegal, trained to be dangerous, or both, including a man who can make his red-nosed pit bull behave aggressively with a simple command.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S). 7/9. 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather Gordon Ramsay concludes his 10.40 Perspectives: Jonathan Ross: visit to Zayna Flaming Grill in Alfred Hitchcock – Made in Redondo Beach, California. Britain (R,S,HD). 6/7. Movie fan 10.55 Kids and Guns (R,S,HD). Jonathan Ross charts the life and career of celebrated director Alfred Hitchcock.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 62/73. Marcus Bentley narrates a round-up of highlights, including the latest nominations and the announcement of who’s up for eviction on Friday night. 11.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. Emma Willis presents the live Big Brother round-up, with regular panellist Luisa Zissman, including the usual debates, features, insights and gossip.

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9.00 World War One Remembered from Westminster Abbey (S,HD). Huw Edwards introduces a candlelit service marking the moment the First World War began 100 years ago.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S) 10.40 My £9.50 Holiday (R,S,HD). The growing phenomenon of cheap newspaper-voucher holidays.

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9.00 Death in Paradise (R,S,HD). 1/8. Richard Poole meets a sticky end at a university reunion, so another British inspector is flown out to investigate. Crime drama, with Ben Miller and Kris Marshall.

11.15 Dragons’ Den (R,S,HD). 3/12. Two university friends pitch home-brew cider kits.

11.40 Life of Ryan: Caretaker 11.55 The Shooting Gallery (S). 3/6. Manager (R,S,HD). Focusing on Two short films exploring the Ryan Giggs’ four matches in darker side of the modern charge of Manchester United. world.

12.05 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 12.10 BBC News (S,HD).

12.15 Sign Zone: University Challenge: Class of 2014 (R,S). Part one of two. Teams of students attempt to win a place on the quiz. 1.15 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 Britain’s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). The competition arrives in Birmingham. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

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12.25 Film: Gloria (HD). (2013) Premiere. Chilean comedy drama, starring Paulina Garcia. ●●●● 2.15 Scandal (S,HD). 3.05 Revenge (S,HD). 3.45 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). The property expert helps people in Surrey. 4.40 Food Unwrapped (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

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12.00 Emergency Bikers (R,S,HD). 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.15 Under the Dome (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

Andrea Bocelli in Concert At the LG Arena, NEC Birmingham Departing 21 November 2014

Join us as Italian singing superstar Andrea Bocelli, the world’s best-selling solo classical artist, with over 80 million album sales to his name, and whose latest album ‘Passione’ offers a masterly showcase of the vast range of his extraordinary talents, lights up Birmingham’s LG Arena in an unforgettable show.

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A ticket (face value £45) to see Andrea Bocelli in Concert at The LG Arena, NEC Birmingham (ticket upgrades available for a supplement) A visit to the Birmingham Christmas Market One night’s bed and full English breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel in the Midlands Coach travel throughout The services of a tour manager gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Tuesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 11.45 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). From Kedleston, Derbyshire. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

9.05 The Food Inspectors (R,S). 10.05 The Great Property Race (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 My Favourite Political Thinker (S). 12.30 Climbing Great Buildings (R,S,HD). 1.00 Coast (R,S,HD). 1.10 My Life in Books (R,S,HD). 1.40 The Super League Show (S). 2.25 Film: Picnic (S). (1955) ●●● 4.15 Italy Unpacked (R,S,HD). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). With guest Anastacia. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). The therapists treat a woman with a fear of flying. 3.00 Secret Dealers (R,S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 5.00 The 21st Question (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.35 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 Four in a Bed (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Win It Cook It (HD). 5.00 Couples Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Emergency Bikers (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The result of the nominations. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). A marine is murdered in Baghdad. 3.15 Film: The Girl He Met Online (S,HD). (2014) Premiere. Thriller, starring Yvonne Zima. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Emmerdale, 7pm

Kirstie’s Fill Your House … 8pm

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, 9pm

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 19/22. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Lindsey continues in her efforts to fool Freddie.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Oscar appears full of optimism after his meeting with a psychologist. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 Regional Programme (S,HD). 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Kat and Alfie are suspicious of Jean’s reasons for returning. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). 6.30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo (S,HD). 2/5. The former MP finds out about rail workers who died during the First World War. 7.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R,S,HD). 1/6. Dave Myers and Si King travel around Asia exploring the roots of some of their favourite dishes from the continent.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Devastating news leads Donna and Marlon to a kiss.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Henry & Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History (R,S,HD). Part one of two. Suzannah Lipscomb examines Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s volatile relationship.

8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 43/52. Guy questions Serena’s ability to work while caring for her increasingly ill mother. Arthur is convinced Zosia’s constant partying is affecting her skills as a doctor.

8.00 Coast (S,HD). 4/6. Nick Crane visits Nova Scotia in Canada to learn about early British settlers, while Miranda Krestovnikoff searches the Outer Hebrides for Britain’s oldest puffin.

8.00 Love Your Garden (S,HD). 7/8. Alan Titchmarsh and the team follow the rules of a formal garden for Mark and Natalie Chapman, whose three-yearold twin girls have a rare form of epilepsy.

8.00 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S). 5/6. Kirstie Allsopp helps an Eastbourne woman give her flat some personality and heads to Wrexham, where a couple need a new kitchen – the hardest room in the house to furnish for free.

8.00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (S,HD). An abandoned Labrador puppy is rescued from a filthy house. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 In the Club (S,HD). 1/6. New series. Six pregnant women and their partners are brought together at an antenatal class. Kay Mellor drama, starring Jill Halfpenny, Will Mellor and Hannah Midgley.

9.00 The Secret History of Our Streets (S,HD). 3/3. The history of the Footdee housing scheme in Aberdeen – known to residents as the Fittie Squares – which was built near the city’s harbour in 1809. Last in the series.

9.00 Kids Behind Bars (S,HD). Documentary going behind bars at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Indiana, a maximum-security prison home to some of America’s most dangerous teenage criminals.

9.00 Undercover Boss (S). 4/6. Managing director Kenny Black goes undercover at high-street pharmacy Rowlands on a mission to differentiate his business from rivals and attract new customers.

9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (S,HD). 10/22. Finlay goes missing after stabbing a man who attempted to rape her during a girls’ weekend away with Sara and Morgan, so the detectives help to find her.

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11.05 Imagine: Vivian Maier – Who 11.20 The Stuarts (R,S,HD). 1/3. Clare 11.40 Tales from Northumberland Took Nanny’s Pictures? with Robson Green (R,S,HD). Jackson examines the history of (R,S,HD). 1/6. 6/8. The actor visits Alnwick the royal family and charts the Castle and Northumberlandia. origins of the United Kingdom, beginning with James VI’s attempts to unite Scotland and England.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather (R,S,HD). 4/6. With Sarah Beeny, 10.40 The Chase (R,S,HD). /40. Julien Macdonald and Robert Bradley Walsh presents as four Peston. contestants answer general 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented knowledge questions. by Kirsty Wark. Followed by Weather.

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12.20 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 12.25 BBC News (S,HD).

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12.20 Sign Zone: Hive Alive (R,S). Part one of two. Investigating the lives and habits of bees. 1.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 Britain’s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). Three bakeries from south and west Wales compete. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

10.00 Utopia (S,HD). 5/6. Jessica sets 10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 63/73. off to find her father with Highlights of Monday’s events hostage Milner in tow, Wilson as the housemates engage in and Leah discover the terrifying more daft antics, performing truth about Janus, and Dugdale the odd task or two and hatches a plan to save Jen and arguing over whatever issues Alice. crop up. 11.00 Royal Marines Commando School (R,S,HD). 4/8. As the troop 174 recruits reach the halfway point, Dilliway faces tough questions and events take an unexpected turn.

12.05 Poker (S). The Pokerstars.com PCA. 1.00 American Football: Hard Knocks (S). 1.55 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 2.25 Trans World Sport (R,S,HD). 3.20 British F3 (R,S). 3.50 The Grid (R,S). 4.15 Ironman UK Bolton (R,S). 4.45 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). The dog unit embarks on a hunt for an armed man. 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Wentworth Prison (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

Wednesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 11.45 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

8.15 Sign Zone: Rip Off Britain: Food (R,S). 9.00 Talk to the Animals (R,S). 10.00 The Machine Gun and Skye’s Band of Brothers (R,S). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Life in the Freezer (R,S). 12.30 Life in the Freezer (R,S). 1.00 My Life in Books (R,S,HD). 1.30 Breakaway (R,S). 2.15 Film: Mrs Miniver (S,HD). (1942) ●●●●● 4.15 Italy Unpacked (R,S,HD). 5.20 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). Gino D’Acampo whips up a quick lunch dish. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). A woman who is terrified of veins. 3.00 Secret Dealers (R,S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The 21st Question (S,HD).

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6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 On the Yorkshire Buses (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). Highlights of Monday’s action in the house. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). Ziva becomes involved with a murder suspect. 3.15 Film: Mind Over Murder (S). (2006) Thriller, starring Tori Spelling. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 20/22. Homer is banned from driving. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Ziggy has competition for Leela’s affections.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Heath finds out that Bianca has applied for a transfer. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming (S,HD). A Yorkshire beauty therapist wants paying after a tattoo removal went disastrously wrong.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). 6.30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo (S,HD). 3/5. The former MP visits the site of Britain’s deadliest train crash. 7.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R,S,HD). 2/6. Dave Myers and Si King continue their culinary journey by heading to Thailand.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). A guilty Marlon tells Paddy he kissed Donna. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Ken visits Peter and assures him he is convinced of his innocence.

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7.00 Ultimate Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). Jason is called to the scene of a bludgeoning. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 The Great British Bake Off (S,HD). 1/10. New series. Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host as the baking contest moves from BBC Two. The contestants start by tackling a Swiss roll, a cherry cake and miniature British classics.

8.00 The Stuarts (S,HD). 2/3. Clare Jackson reveals how the unprecedented religious violence of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms shaped British political culture and subsequent constitutional crises.

8.00 All Star Mr & Mrs (S,HD). 8/8. Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush, The Wright Stuff host Matthew Wright and golf legend Tony Jacklin find out how much they know about their partners. Last in the series.

8.00 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money (S). 1/10. New series. The property developer visits Great Baddow in Essex.

8.00 Emergency Bikers (S,HD). Paramedic Dean “Wingnut” Wiltshire goes to the assistance of a woman stuck in the mud on the banks of the Avon, while a routine check of a caravan soon turns into a drugs bust. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Operation Wild (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Clare Balding and Steve Leonard observe operations conducted on wild animals, including an elephant with a gunshot wound and a baby panda that needs an MRI scan.

9.00 The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. David Olusoga examines the First World War from the perspective of the millions of Africans and Asians who served in the conflict.

9.00 Secrets from the Clink (S,HD). 1/2. Len Goodman, Johnny Vegas and Mariella Frostrup feature in the first of two programmes in which stars discover how their ancestors coped with serving time in Victorian prisons.

9.00 One Born Every Minute (S,HD). 9/10. Two nurses hope their second child’s birth will be simpler than their first, while a woman told she would never have children looks forward to the arrival of baby number three.

9.00 World’s Worst Storms (S,HD). Documentary featuring footage of some of the world’s most extreme weather filmed by those who survived it, including Hurricane Sandy striking a small coastal town in New York.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 Who Do They Think They Are? 10 Years, 100 Shows (S,HD).

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad (S,HD). 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 3/6. With guests Nick Hewer 10.40 Weight Loss Ward (R,S,HD). and Lethal Bizzle. 3/3. At Sunderland Royal 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented Hospital’s obesity unit, Doreen by James O’Brien. Followed by Thomas spends her first night Weather. away from home in 37 years. Last in the series.

10.00 The Mimic (S,HD). 4/6. Martin proposes to Harriet. 10.30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (R,S,HD). 6/7. Jimmy Carr hosts the quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 64/73. The pick of the previous day’s highlights, when the housemates usually begin their two-day shopping task to win a luxury food budget.

11.35 The Man Without a Face (S). (1993) Drama, starring Mel Gibson and Nick Stahl. ●●●

11.20 The Secret History of Our Streets (R,S,HD). 2/3.

11.40 Off the Beaten Track (R,S,HD). 11.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen 4/6. Christine Bleakley explores Nightmares USA (R,S). 7/9. Herefordshire. Gordon Ramsay concludes his visit to Zayna Flaming Grill in Redondo Beach, California.

1.30 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.35 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: The Village That’s Falling into the Sea (R,S). A campaign to build sea defences on the coast of Hemsby in Norfolk. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 Britain’s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). Contestants from the West Midlands compete. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 11.45 Saints and Scroungers (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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7.50 Animal Park (R,S). 8.20 Sign Zone: Rip Off Britain: Food (R,S). 9.05 Escape to the Continent (R,S). 10.05 Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; World (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Life in the Freezer (R,S). 12.30 Life in the Freezer (R,S). 1.00 My Life in Books (R,S,HD). 1.30 Film: Quo Vadis (S). (1951) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 4.15 Italy Unpacked (R,S,HD). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). With guest Louis Smith. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). 3.00 Secret Dealers (R,S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 5.00 The 21st Question (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.35 The King of Queens. 8.00 IPC European Swimming Championships (HD). 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 Four in a Bed (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Win It Cook It (HD). 5.00 Couples Come Dine with Me.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Ultimate Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The pick of the previous dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: The Husband She Met Online (S,HD). (2013) Premiere. Thriller, starring Meredith Monroe. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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Embarrassing Bodies, 9pm

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6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo (S,HD). 4/5.

6.00 Regional News (S); Weather 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 21/22. Bart gets into trouble for vandalism. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Cindy is on the war path.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Bianca clears out her office as she prepares to leave Summer Bay. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 Fake Britain (S,HD). 2/10. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Mick finds himself in a tricky position after being arrested. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 The Hairy Bikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Asian Adventure (R,S,HD). 3/6. Dave Myers and Si King conclude their culinary journey around Thailand.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Moiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiness is short-lived. 7.30 Do You Let Your Kids Play Out?: Tonight (S,HD). The risks involved in letting children play outdoors.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v India. Mark Nicholas presents highlights of the opening day of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford, as the five-match series continued.

8.30 Scrappers (S,HD). 1/6. New series. Documentary following life at Metro Salvage scrapyard in Bolton.

8.00 Natural World: A Bear with a Bounty (S,HD). 9/10. Natural history film documenting wildlife from around the world.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Donna tells Ross she wants in on a bigmoney job. 8.30 Harbour Lives (S,HD). 4/8. Ben Fogle joins a forager on a seaside culinary journey.

8.00 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year (S). 3/3. George Clarke presents the Normal and Pub Shed categories, featuring a Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army-themed entrant and a 1970s amusement park, before choosing the overall winner. Last in the series.

8.00 The Killer Next Door: The Last Hours of Joanna Yeates (S,HD). New series. The events that led Vincent Tabak to kill the landscape architect in December 2010. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (S,HD). 1/10. New series. Baftawinning actress Julie Walters traces her roots back to Co Mayo, western Ireland, where her great-grandfather was one of the first members of the Land League.

9.00 The Honourable Woman (S,HD). 6/8. Nessa discovers it was Ephra who ordered the wiretap, while Jalal El-Amin demands a partnership in the data-cabling business in return for Kasimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety.

9.00 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ward (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Documentary in which more than 100 youngsters are each given cameras to record their experiences.

9.00 Embarrassing Bodies (S). 6/7. The doctors find out how heavy drinking has affected the Magaluf boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sperm and Dawn Harper meets a family of two sisters and a cousin who carry the BRCA1 breast cancer gene.

9.00 Autopsy: The Last Hours of Brittany Murphy (S,HD). 3/3. Dr Richard Shepherd investigates the death of the actress in December 2009, uncovering evidence of a paranoid personality fuelled by prescription drugs.

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 Benidorm (R,S,HD). Comedy following the escapades of holiday-makers at the Solana resort.

11.35 Trust the Man (S). (2005) Comedy drama, starring David Duchovny and Julianne Moore. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

11.20 The Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire (R,S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two.

11.40 The Chase (R,S,HD). /40. Quiz 11.05 Child Genius (R,S,HD). 3/4. The 11.00 Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bit on the Side. show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. stakes are high in the Emma Willis presents the BB penultimate stage of the companion show, including competition. celebrity fansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thoughts on the latest developments in the runup to tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eviction and behind-the-scenes insights.

1.15 Holiday Weatherview (S). 1.20 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Nick & Margaret: Too Many Immigrants? (R,S). Part two of two. The immigrants are challenged about their impact on the NHS and schooling. 1.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.30 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Do You Let Your Kids Play Out?: Tonight (R,HD). 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 4.15 Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). The Wales and central England final. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

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12.05 One Born Every Minute (R,S,HD). 1.05 Embarrassing Bodies (R,S). 2.00 Dolphin: Born in the Wild (R,S,HD). 2.55 Food Unwrapped (R,S,HD). 3.25 Supermarkets: The Real Price of Cheap Food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Channel 4 Dispatches (R,S). 3.55 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). 4.50 Kirstieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handmade Treasures (R,S,HD).

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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 11.45 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

8.20 Sign Zone: Rip Off Britain: Food (R,S). 9.05 The Big Allotment Challenge (R,S). 10.05 First Time on the Front Line (R,S). 10.35 The Travel Show (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Life in the Freezer (R,S). 12.30 Life in the Freezer (R,S). 1.00 My Life in Books (R,S,HD). 1.30 Breakaway (R,S). 2.00 Film: Lust for Life (S,HD). (1956) ●●●● 4.15 Italy Unpacked (R,S,HD). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). Afternoon chat show, hosted by Gino D’Acampo and Melanie Sykes. Last in the series. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). 3.00 Secret Dealers (R,S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 5.00 The 21st Question (S,HD).

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). Diary-room confessionals, domestic dramas and off-kilter challenges. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: After All These Years (S,HD). (2013) Premiere. Mystery, starring Wendie Malick. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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7.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming (S,HD). A Midlands salon manager was unfairly dismissed for being pregnant but her boss is not paying up. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo (S,HD). 5/5. The former MP explores the aftermath of the conflict. 7.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R,S,HD). 4/6. Dave Myers and Si King continue their culinary journey by heading to Japan.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Alfie arrives at the hospital, nervous at the thought of the twins’ impending arrival. 8.30 Scrappers (S,HD). 2/6. Lyndsay is not impressed when Terry talks business on a night out.

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6.00 Regional News (S); Weather 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 22/22. Maggie becomes obsessed with Moe. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Cindy forms a new plan to be with Rhys.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Evelyn tells Spencer she has her eye on someone else. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Rakesh uses underhand tactics on Jai. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Neil tells Lloyd that Andrea has disappeared without a trace.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v India. Mark Nicholas presents highlights of the second day of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford, as the five-match series continued.

8.00 Mastermind (S,HD). 1/31. New series. The specialist subjects are Yes Minister, the Battle of Lepanto, JM Barrie and St Paul’s Cathedral. 8.30 Sweets Made Simple (S,HD). 1/4. New series.

8.00 The Dales (R,S,HD). 1/12. Adrian Edmondson spends a day working on Ravenseat Farm. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Peter encounters Jim McDonald in prison.

8.00 The Million Pound Drop (S). 5/8. Jonathan Ross and his wife, screenwriter and producer Jane Goldman, are joined by their three children Betty, Harvey and Honey to take on the Drop for charity. Davina McCall hosts.

8.00 On the Yorkshire Buses (S,HD). A disagreement over a pay deal could lead to industrial action, while Peter Shipp lines up an appearance by one of London’s new Routemasters at the annual Big Bus Day in Hull. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Walter (S,HD). Farcical comedy drama, starring Adrian Dunbar as a detective trying to track down a fellow officer who has gone so far undercover, no one knows where he is. With Alexandra Roach.

9.00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (S,HD). New series. Companion show to the baking contest, presented by Jo Brand. 9.30 Gardeners’ World (S,HD). 20/31. Horticultural ideas.

9.00 Doc Martin (R,S,HD). 5/8. Mrs Tishell returns to the village, but her affection for Martin quickly disappears when he refuses to pass her fit for work. Meanwhile, PC Penhale shoots himself in the foot.

9.00 The Singer Takes It All (S,HD). 2/4. Alan Carr hosts the live interactive singing show in which viewers choose who should perform on a conveyor belt – then vote for the ones they want to see in the next round.

9.00 Big Brother: Live Eviction (S,HD). 66/73. Emma Willis hosts the last regular Friday night eviction of the series, revealing which unlucky housemate – or housemates – has not made it through to the final week.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left the Building (R,S,HD). The comedian performs at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.

10.00 Edinburgh Nights with Sue Perkins (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Highlights from the festivals. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Kirsty Wark.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 Duplicity (S,HD). (2009) Thriller, with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. ●●●

11.45 EastEnders (S,HD). Omnibus. The police ask Ian to front a TV appeal, to which he reluctantly agrees. The Moons think Kat has gone into labour – but that is just their first surprise of the day.

11.00 Weather (S) 11.05 The Lady (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. Biopic of Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Starring Michelle Yeoh. ●●●

2.10 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 2.15 BBC News (S,HD).

1.10 Sign Zone: The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway (R,S). Documentary about the construction of the Crossrail train line. 2.10 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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12.55 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service.

10.00 The Last Leg (S). 2/6. With Noel Fielding. 10.50 Virtually Famous (S,HD). 3/8. With James Acaster, Alex Brooker, Jameela Jamil and Kimberly Wyatt.

10.35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. Rylan Clark and his guests discuss tonight’s eviction, debating whether the public made the right decision and chatting to the evictee.

11.40 The Dilemma (S,HD). (2011) A man realises his best friend’s wife is having an affair, but tries to gather evidence before revealing all. Comedy drama, starring Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Winona Ryder. ●●●

11.35 Stand by Your Man (S,HD). 9/10. Dating show, presented by Brian McFadden and Laura Jackson.

1.30 Derek (R,S,HD). 2.00 The Inbetweeners USA (S,HD). 2.25 Desperate Housewives (R,S,HD). 3.05 Revenge (S,HD). 3.50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). From Llanharan, south Wales. 4.45 How to Cook Like Heston (R,S,HD). 5.10 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). Beat-the-banker game show.

12.15 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 World’s Scariest Drivers (R,S,HD). A bulldozer driver runs amok. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). Churches designed by Christopher Wren. 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S,HD).

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final word COLUMNIST SALI GREEN

HOPE you have had a good week and are enjoying the weekend so far. Aren’t we so incredibly luckily to live in a peaceful part of the world? There is such a strange climate on earth at the moment – the intense and horrifying war in Gaza casting its grim shadows through the media is hard to comprehend. I have given up trying to understand why anyone would want to kill for any reason, let alone religion and land, when there is more than enough love and homeland for everyone to share. This week marked 17 years since my great friend James Collier died in the Alps with Roland Helps; both had just completed Sixth Form at Cheltenham Grammar School and never got to hear that they had been accepted into their first choice universities. I’m writing this column with the Moonlight Sonata trilling along in the background, after being asked what was my favourite piece of classical music. In my reply to the Editor I didn’t let on that this was probably the only piece of classical music I could actually bring straight to mind and name. The weasely little cat of classical music unculturedness is out of the bag. My good news is that I had an all-clear letter from the hospital. If you follow this column, you’ll have noted me recently insisting that everyone who isn’t up to date with their smear or prostate checks should get it done now. Well this is further proof that you really must if you are in the relevant age group. Early treatment, when required, is fast and effective and nips things in the bud. I have this feeling that if you look for signs the universe will communicate with you. There are many ways in which it does. For example if you were a couple of Prince fans and were on the way to a concert and got a driveby McDonalds en route and your till receipt had 1999 in great big numbers on it, would you think that you were perhaps ‘in the flow’? I did. When a little white feather floats down from the sky – is it from an angel or a raggy old pigeon? Communication comes to us through songs; perfectly-timed phone calls;

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things we read and see. I firmly believe this. For a brief escape from reality I took my son and his friend to see How to Train Your Dragon 2. It was poignant in places and had a couple of more-than-subliminal messages for us humans. Here’s one to encourage those disheartened by what’s going on: ‘We are the voice of peace, and bit by bit we will change this world’.

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 contains poignant messages for adults as well as kids

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my ideal

What music would you listen to?

I’m not married to the 60s, again I have eclectic taste in music.Through nostalgia I’d say Bob Dylan, I went to see him with friends in Bournemouth last year.

If you could invite anyone for a dinner party, dead or alive, who would you invite?

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Rembrandt Bugatti, my favourite animal sculptor. He had a tragic life and committed suicide with a revolver when he was 30, which is such a shame as he was a genius in his field.

What do you need to get through the weekend? It wouldn’t be human company – I’m a bit of a loner!

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Quick fire . . . Book or Kindle? Book.

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Early-bird or lie-in? Lie-in. Cup of tea or stiff drink? Stiff drink.

How would you describe your ideal weekend?

Well it wouldn’t be too hot, just nice enough weather. I’d probably go fly-fishing on my own or take my son.

Geoffrey Dashwood Bronze Sculpture is on display at Nature in Art,Twigworth, until September 7. The gallery is openTuesday to Sunday and admission is £5.25.

What would you watch on TV?

Very little to be honest, I thinkTV is low ebb. Without sounding like a snob, I don’t do game shows or soap operas. I’d probably watch a documentary about art.

If you could go anywhere for the weekend, where would you go?

Somewhere rural and quiet, certainly not a city like London or Paris. Perhaps Brownsea Island on the south coast.There are free-roaming peacocks as there aren’t any predators.

What would you eat?

Sea bass, wild caught and not farmed of course.Then I’d have venison steak and chips. It’s not often I’m allowed junk food as my wife is very healthy, so I’d enjoy that.

What would you drink?

I’d have a large glass of Rioja to complement the meat, it’s my favourite red wine.

If you settled down for a film, what would you watch?

I have quite eclectic taste and I like to watch a variety, including the shallow action sort of stuff. My favourite is probably A GoodYear, with Russell Crowe. Some would class it as a romantic comedy but I got a lot more from it.

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