Weekend | January 31 2015 by LocalWorldGlos

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what’s inside COLIN FIRTH SUITS UP FOR SPY OUTING

On the piste

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT PIZZA AT FAT TONI’S LOVE WOLF HALL? TAKE A TOUR OF A TUDOR RETREAT

MIKE TINDALL ON HITTING THE SLOPES FOR HIS REALITY TV DEBUT

FASHION & BEAUTY

HEALTH

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Worcester t St Fagans & Cardiff Bay Kew Gardens – Orchid Festival* Tuesday February 10th ~ £35 Wellesbourne Market or Stratford Sat Feb 14th & Sat March 21st ~ £17 Mystery Tour Sun Feb 15th & Sun March 22nd ~ £20 National Space Centre* Monday February 16th ~ £30 London Flyer Tuesday February 17th ~ £21 Harry Potter Studio Tour* Wed Feb 18th & Tue March 31st ~ £57 Coronation Street – The Tour* Sun March 8th & Sun April 19th ~ £45 Sewing for Pleasure & Hobbycrafts, NEC* Saturday March 21st ~ £32 Ideal Home Exhibition, Earls Court* Thursday March 26th ~ £32 Chelsea Flower Show*

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hot LIST

Kingsman Colin Firth, the man who will forever be Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, turns into a spy and martial arts expert in his latest film Kingsman: The Secret Service. Full interview, page 50.

Rugby Rugby fans are in for a treat – this afternoon, Gloucester are at home to take on Ospreys at 3pm. And on Friday night, the Six Nations kicks off with Wales v England. Coverage is on BBC.

FASHION & BEAUTY

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HOMES & GARDENS

FOOD & DRINK

Think red wine, think Marsala, the colour of the year. What’s not to love? We show you how to wear it and where to buy it. P13-17

If you can’t shake that sluggish couch potato mentality, our health pages will give you a wake-up call. We find out why the celebs love the Honestly Healthy alkaline diet – try the recipes for yourself. And we ask if you’re eating too much salt. P20-23

We’re glued to period drama Wolf Hall, so get some Tudor inspiration for your home with a look round a beautiful Cotswold home where Henry VIII is rumoured to have stayed. And in the garden, we look at getting the most out of your winter plot. P33-39

Fancy pizza for tea? We visit a Gloucester takeaway to have a go at making our own with lashings of toppings. And we head out for a Sunday roast by the waterside. P25-31

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welcome

Who are we? Weekend magazine is published every Saturday by the Gloucester Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo newspapers, part of the Local World stable. Acting Editor Jonathan Whiley Deputy Editor Joyce Matthews joyce.matthews@glosmedia.co.uk 01242 278067

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OVE it or loathe it – reality TV is here to stay. Cards on the table; I’m not the sort of chap who would ever leap from a plane into the Australian jungle only to be faced with the prospect of nibbling my way through a plateful of nether regions. It’s just not really my idea of a good Saturday night. That said, there’s something oddly satisfying about watching others have a go while snaffling half a packet of Viennese whirls. I like to think the sugar sees me through the whole ordeal; there’s only so many close-ups of Katie Price swallowing a witchetty grub that one man can take. The notion of celebrity and reality TV isn’t one that’s going to go away anytime soon. Just when you think the saturated market can take no more – we’ve watched them cook, dive, dance, sing and sit in a house all day – another

@WeekendGlos comes along. At first they were a novelty, but now they’re a mainstay of schedules and are starting to divide opinion more than ever. While I’m the first to admit that much of what they offer is mindless monotonous rubbish, we shouldn’t be snobby about them. Favouring one form of entertainment over another doesn’t make you a better person; no matter how bad people’s taste. At least that’s my defence. I find myself watching all sorts under the guise of ‘guilty pleasure’. One of which is Channel 4’s celebfilled skiing contest The Jump. In this week’s big interview we chat to former Gloucester centre Mike Tindall before he hits the slopes tomorrow night. One thing’s for sure – I’ll be watching. Have a great weekend. Jonathan Whiley weekend@glosmedia.co.uk 01242 278072

This issue’s contributors were asked: What’s your TV guilty pleasure?

Joyce Matthews

Emma Luther

Kelly Hoppen

PJ Crook

Martin Kirby

“Confession time – it’s the Jeremy Kyle Show,” says deputy edtitor Joyce. “I know it’s trash TV and I shouldn’t, but I can’t resist those “all-important DNA tests”, the fights, the psychobabble and the clichés. “It’s compulsive breakfast time viewing on a day off . . . I try to deny I watch it, but if I ever had to take a lie detector test. . .”

“I’ve got plenty ofTV guilty pleasures that get my boyfriend’s eyes rolling,” says Emma who reviewsThe Old Boathouse in South Cerney for this week’s edition. “My favourite has to be Made In Chelsea. “Monday nights in my flat involve me and the girls shouting at the telly and gazing longingly at the swanky holiday spots and designer outfits. “It’s beautifully shot, trashy nonsense.”

“A cheesy rom-com movie is always at the top of my list,” says interior designer Kelly Hoppen who had a hand in the design of luxury Cotswold holiday homes Lakes byYoo. In this week’s edition the Dragons’ Den judge tells us all about the benefits of alkaline-based diet, Honestly Healthy.

“Oh dear! the terrible vanity I have to admit to is only ever watching programmes that I or my paintings have been in after the event, on the iPlayer as we do not own aTV,” says Bishop’s Cleeve artist PJ. “I’ve done interviews on French, American, Japanese and Estonian television but more often I watch programmes on the iPlayer in which friends or collectors appear with my paintings in the background.”

“I can’t resist Heartbeat (re-runs on ITV3) because it rekindles so many memories,” says Martin who writes one of this week’s interiors features. “The cars, clothes, hairstyles and of course the music. I like the early episodes when Derek Fowlds’ character, Oscar Blaketon, was the police sergeant. Last of the Summer Wine is another favourite because I’m almost old enough to join in.”

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FROM

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Gloucester rugby legend Mike Tindall is swapping his boots for skis in the new series of The Jump. WEEKEND caught up with the Queen's grandson-in-law ahead of his reality TV debut

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HERE was a time when the royal family kept themselves to themselves; you might catch a fleeting glance of Her Majesty’s satin gloves or overhear Prince Phillip call someone a silly fool. Over the years it became part of the Palace protocol – a royal gaffe here and there – but no harm done. All part of the charm offensive; jolly hockey sticks and all that. The idea, however, that a member of the royal family would take part in a custard-pie throwing game show was utterly bonkers – but must-watch TV. More than 18 million people tuned in to It's A Royal Knockout in 1987 – Prince Edward, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew all took part – and for the dignity of the monarchy, it was a disaster. Since then the royals have barely been near a TV show – until now. Former Gloucester centre Mike Tindall – married to Zara Phillips, the Queen’s granddaughter – is breaking the mould as he throws all 16 stone 6ft 1 of himself into Channel 4 reality show The Jump. Joining him on the slopes in the Austrian Tyrol – celebrities compete in a range of winter sports – is an eclectic selection of TV personalities. Ex-cricketer Phil Tufnell, activist Heather Mills and X Factor star Stacey Solomon are among those braving the cold. It begs the question, why? “The fact that I watched it last year and loved it, and pretty much said then that it would be one of the only TV shows I’d do,” the 36-year-old says. “And the other reason is, I love skiing. I haven’t been able to ski for so long, with rugby getting in the way. Since I stopped playing internationally, I’ve been three times in the last two years and loved it. “So I loved the idea of being able to go out and get better at skiing. “Getting that sort of high-end tutorage while we’re out there will be amazing. Plus there’s an element of competition, which I don’t get that often anymore.” The dad-of-one – who has rubbished reports that he had to get permission from the Queen to take part in the show – said that he has always

had a passion for skiing since he was younger, before he became a rugby pro. “When I was at school I did the school ski trips and everything,” he says. “I didn’t really go with my mum and dad, it was always school, because ski trips were such good fun, hanging out with your mates and skiing with them. “But as soon as I left school I turned pro and so didn’t go for 16 years.” Has he picked it up quickly then? “I picked it up faster than I thought I would,” he said. “It came back a lot quicker. But I think being a sportsman who gets knocked around a bit means your balance isn’t too bad. And I have quite strong legs so that will probably help too.” The second series of the show – last year’s contest was won by singer Joe McElderry – starts tomorrow night and

I loved the idea of being able to go out and get better at skiing Mike Tindall

Mike can’t wait for the heat of the competition, having retired from rugby last summer after 75 England caps. “I think I’ll really like the things where you’re actually competing live against other people, on the course at the same time,” he says. “Stuff like ski cross. I’ll really enjoy that. I’m quite looking forward to skeleton bobsleigh as well. I know Amy (Williams) quite well, so I always wanted to do that. There’s nothing I’m really not looking

forward to. I’ll pretty much try and enjoy everything.” Is this just a good experience for him then or is he looking to win it? “No, I think with this one I’ll probably be looking to win. But at the same time, it won’t be my sole focus. I’m competitive with myself – a lot of the events are solo anyway and you just do as well as you can do. “But I know I’ll be eyeing up who’s good at what and figuring out what I need to do to beat them.” One thing’s for sure – he won’t be worrying about Phil Tufnell when it comes to his competition. “I’m in no way worried about Tuffers whatsoever,” he says. “But, saying that, last time we had a competition, he beat me. That was at darts. “It probably wasn’t him – the fact that he was

WHO ARE THE JUMPERS?

The Men: Former England rugby captain MikeTindall, Jackass star Steve-O, JLS singer JB Gill, Paralympian Jon-Allan Butterworth, dancer Louie Spence, Gogglebox star Dom Parker,TV presenter and former England cricketer PhilTufnell and TOWIE favourite Joey Essex.

playing with Raymond van Barneveld probably played a part. I’d like an environment where everyone’s trying to get better. “There’s competition when it comes to game day, but I hope there’s good craic at the same time. Good après ski.” In preparing for the trip, he sought the advice of Sir Steve Redgrave. “I asked him whether it was a good thing to do – did he enjoy it? “And he said 'yeah, I really enjoyed it. Do it. I’ve got nothing bad to say about it'. If a five-time Olympic gold-medallist tells you that, you’re in a pretty safe place.” How does Mike – who sold the couple's home in Cheltenham to move to a house on Princess Anne’s Gatcombe Park estate – feel about the biggest jump? “Without a doubt I will do the biggest one,” he says. “I would be devastated if I came away and I hadn’t done the biggest one. I wouldn’t be able to go and look my baby daughter in the eye.” The new series of The Jump starts on Channel 4 at 7pm tomorrow. leap off a ski jump to fight to stay in the competition.This year, there’s also the air jump, which will be used as the elimination jump in the two episodes broadcast live.

The Women: Paul McCartney’s ex Heather Mills, former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, pop star Stacey Solomon, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey, heptathlete Louise Hazel, Chloe Madeley, Jodie Kidd, and Made In Chelsea’s LouiseThompson.

WHAT WILL THEY BE DOING?

Well, they’ll be hurtling down an ice track in the skeleton round, battling it out in the snow cross, testing their endurance with the parallel slalom, racing in bobsleighs and pushing themselves to the limit in the ski cross.

HOW ARE THEY ELIMINATED?

The fastest or highest-scoring contestants will qualify for a place in the next round, while the lowestscoring or slowest celebs will have to

Louie Spence, Steve-O and Stacey Solomon

THREE PLACES WHERE YOU CAN HIT THE SLOPES GOURMET SKI

There was a time when the opportunity for fine dining in a desirable ski resort was limited, especially if you booked with a big tour operator. But the gourmet experience has now hit the slopes in a big way – if you’re willing to pay. As Michelin-starred chefs including Heston Blumenthal, Marcus Wareing and Sat Bains take to the slopes in Courmayeur’s mountain dining experience run by Momentum Ski (momentumski.com), the world, it seems, is every skier’s oyster. Meanwhile in Paradiski, in theTarentaise Valley offering skiing between Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne, guests can enjoy sky high dining in the Vanoise Express aerial tram. Chef Stephane Froidevaux will host 36 guests for a unique gastronomic dinner surrounded by snow-capped summits on February 12.

ACROSS THE POND

With better runs than Broadway and more high-fliers than Wall Street, Upstate New York is an undiscovered ski gem. American Airlines (aa.. com) flies from London Heathrow to NewYork JFK, from £515 return. Kaatskill Mountain Club (kaatskillmtnclub. com) offer rooms from around £130 per night; Winwood Inn & Condos (windhammountain.com) cost £80 per night.

CLOSER TO HOME

Located on the outskirts of Gloucester, the all-season slopes at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre provide the ultimate view of the Cotswold hills. Covering more than 12 acres, the ski centre is home to the longest slope in England, featuring the newly extended 250 metre racing slope and four ski lifts. Offering a wide range of affordable fun, activities include beginner lessons for ages three and over, private tuition and ski parties for groups. Equipment is available to hire for those new to the sport, with slopes open from 10am daily. Prices start from £22 for a taster session, with a four hour ski at the weekend costing £20 per adult.To book, call 01452 501438.

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British Olympic ski-jumping legend Eddie the Eagle is back on the slopes as he returns to Austria for the new series of The Jump. HELEN BLOW catches up with him

OME may call them brave, others foolhardy, but whatever your view of the celebrities lined up to compete in the new reality show, they are certainly all up for a challenge. Among the eight men and eight women trying out the six different disciplines Heather Mills, former wife of Paul McCartney, Strictly star Ola Jordan, former Gloucester rugby captain Mike Tindall and dancer Louie Spence. And Eddie, who lives near Stroud, will be there to offer tips and guidance as they attempt to master snow boarding, bob sleighing, slalom and ski cross. At the end of each episode, the two lowest placed competitors will have to face the dreaded ski jump to see who gets eliminated. Eddie will be demonstrating the jump at the beginning of each episode and will also help train the contestants for their jumps. “This year they have introduced snow boarding for the contestants to try to master, which is a new one and should be good,” said Eddie, 51. “Heather Mills is competitive and very gutsy so I reckon she will give it her best shot. I saw her give it a go at Tamworth snow dome and although she just went in a straight line, she showed promise. “Steve O from JackAss could also be one to watch. Although I don’t know what he’ll be like at skiing, he’s probably going to be quite brave.” Eddie has flown out to Austria, ready for the start of the new series on Channel 4 tomorrow night. “I’m not sure what I’ll be doing

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yet, apart from demonstrating the jump at the beginning of every programme,” he said. “They have mentioned maybe doing a bit of training and perhaps a bit of presenting, but I’ll have to see.” Eddie became a British sporting hero when he competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Although he came last in both his events, his grit, determination, unfailing good humour and Mr Magoo glasses endeared him to the watching world and his future was secured. Since then he has been kept busy writing books, on the public speaking circuit and as a willing and able participant in other TV reality shows, including Total Wipeout and Splash!, both of which he won.

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Win!

£200 worth of wine courtesy of South West France Wines

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RY January is nearly over and I’m sure many of you are desperate to get your hands on the nearest glass – or bottle – of Malbec. This week WEEKEND has teamed up with Southwest France Wines to give you the chance to win a case of

wine worth £200. South West France is a region that is home to a string of more than two dozen winemaking areas whose producers are united by a passion for their wines. Some of the world’s great grape varieties originated in the region and many of the area’s

lesser-known varieties are a unique selling point. Providing great value for money, the wines of the region offer something for every tastebud and occasion, from zesty fresh whites and lively rosés to rich, fruit reds and luxuriant sweet wines.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question:

Wine is typically made from which fruit? a. Grape b. Lemon c. Peach Send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to South West France Competition, Features Department,Third Floor, St James’ House, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR. The closing date is Saturday, February 7 at noon. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Usual Local World terms and conditions apply. Visit www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/houserules or www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/ houserules for full details. By entering this competition you are agreeing to Local World informing you of promotions, offers and services unless stated otherwise. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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Wednesday 11th February 7.00pm

Sixth Form information Evening

Come and see how we help our students reach their full potential at our Sixth Form Information Evening, Wednesday 11th February 7.00pm. For more information please contact the Registrar Sharon Bird on 01452 337337 or registrar@thekingsschool.co.uk ÂŠLW

FASHION &

BEAUTY

Your guide to fashion in Gloucestershire – direct from the designers themselves

highlights

Every cloud . . .

You’ll be right as rain with the new collection of coats, jackets and wellies from Joules. Outwit the great British weather in style with cheery, waterproof fabrics from zingy plains to blooming prints. ■ Raina waterproof long-length parka, £129, from the Right as Rain collection at Joules, the Promenade, Cheltenham or visit joules.com

LADIES IN RED

Marsala, a rich earthy red is the colour of 2015 so update your wardrobe and make-up to include this glorious ruby red.

SPOTTED ON THE STREET Have we spotted you out and about in Gloucestershire? We check out your style and find out what you’re wearing.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We all want to be a few pounds lighter and glow with health – so follow the celebs on the Honestly Healthy alkaline diet. And while we’re at it, what about your salt intake? Check if you’re eating too much.

fashion PICK OF THE WEEK

Smoothe on the oil

The next generation of beauty oils has arrived to help smooth and improve suppleness. ■ Manuka Doctor’s Normalising Facial Oil harnesses a complex blend of powerful natural plant extracts to balance skin. It’s £19.99 from manukadoctor.co.uk ■ Caudalie’s newest time-defying serum mixes active ingredients used in winemaking with a quintet of rich oils. Its Premier CruThe Elixir is £49 at Space NK and caudalie.com

Model and presenter Emma Willis stepped out recently in a black halterneck jumpsuit – the perfect silhouette slimmer. Get her all-in-one look with this Pied aTerre jumpsuit with necklace detail, currently reduced to £44 from £89 at houseoffraser.co.uk

April Marlow April, 19, a student, likes comfortable, affordable clothes. “I am wearing a New Look scarf, Dorothy Perkins coat, Forever 21 leggings and my boots and bag are from Linea in House of Fraser. I also have some nice earmuffs from Asda.”

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Daniel, 29, works in an advertising agency. “My style is eclectic but on the smart side. I like tailored and suit cuts,” he said. “I am wearing a Barbour jacket, some leather gloves and my favourite Peter Werth shoes. My skinny jeans are from Route 66 and my T-shirt is from the sportswear brand Majestic.”

Skinted & minted

spotted

Keep it simple with Tu at Sainsbury’s lace stripe tee, £20, or go for something altogether more of a talking point. This oversized silk shirt from Little White Lies is embellished with tiny pearl spiders. It’s reduced to £65 from £130 at littlewhitelieslondon.co.uk . . . let’s hope they’re money spiders.

Who cares if it’s freezing outside when you can cosy up in Topshop’s premium padded jacket, £150, at topshop.com

ON THE STREET

Tactile faux fur and a perfect addition to your bag collection – the Dune Efurry clutch is reduced to £38 from £55 at houseoffraser.co.uk

Mailys Morel checks out your style

Catherine Grayson Catherine, 39, a marketing executive, describes her style as eclectic and eccentric. “I tend to look at eBay to find something a bit different. “My Clarks brogues are my live-in shoes – I wear them all the time. I’m wearing a Topshop coat, Next trousers, my bag is from Debenhams and my beanie is from Accessorize.”

Making up

Matt O’Shea

Student Matt, 19, said: “I am inspired by the punk-rock look and the hipster sort-of style. I also love the skateboarding lifestyle. “My shoes are Nike, my trousers and jumper are Topman. My bag is just a Star Wars bag.”

Nail Lacquer in Tramp Stamp, £12 at butterlondon.co.uk

THE Marsala takeover continues with your make-up bag. Exaggerate the top-to-toe look with toned lips or nails to bring your 2015 look together. For a softer look, try a muted Marsala and wear blotted on lips that’s more like a stain. Or if you’re after a statement look, choose a punchy, matte deep red. Painting your nails is probably the most non-committal way to wear Marsala. Apply two to three coats for a bold, opaque look and accessorise with a large glass of red.

Topshop Lips in Wicked, £8, at topshop.com

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Marsal a mood Rich and earthy, soft and sophisticated . . . Marsala is the colour of the year and one you need in your wardrobe for the transition from winter to spring. Team with taupes and greys or wear against black for a dramatic statement

Dorothy Perkins blazer, £38, trousers, £20, and court shoes, £23, from dorothyperkins.com

Shoe shine

Sexy and flatttering, these asymmetric berry shoe boots, mix suede and leather and could take you with ease from the office to the bar. They’re £95, at wallis.co.uk

Fine knit mohair V-neck jumper, from £21, lace trim tailored shorts, reduced to £16.10 at laredoute.co.uk

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Matalan 2 in 1 Activewear Vest, £14, www.matalan.co.uk

Monster iSport Intensity Waterproof Headphones, £80, qvcuk.com

Adrenaline Womens Iso-Viz Jacket, currently reduced to £34.99 from £69.99 mountainwarehouse.com

Nike Diamond Armband, £25, John Lewis

SWEAT IN

style

Give those fitness efforts a boost with some cool new gear

Reebok ZCutTR, £70, www.reebok.co.uk

Proskins Slim High Waisted Black Leggings, £60 (www.proskins.co)

PurpleTrainingTop With Built In Support, £14.99, tkmaxx.com

Matalan 2 in 1 Activewear Leggings, £14, www.matalan.co.uk

OspreyTempest 9, £64.99 runnersneed.com

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Nathan Emery andTom South of Kingpins

cutting EDGE Trendy barbers Nathan Emery and Tom Smith, owners of Kingpins in Cheltenham, chat to CHERANNE HACK about their new venture

ARM timber walls, a dark ceiling and an eclectic musical playlist chosen by customers, ensure Kingpins Barbershop is in a league of its own. Street wear, local art work for sale and unique tattoo designs hang on the walls above the vintage red leather seats with not a hair, ahem, out of place. The interior bear an uncanny likeness to Cheltenham-based brand Superdry’s first underground store, Cult Clothing, which kingpin barber Tom South used as his nostalgic inspiration. Tom also has links with the Cotswold clothing company – he once worked in the warehouse – before deciding to open the barbershop with professional barber,

Nathan Emery. Having left school without any clear career direction, Tom decided he wanted to do a job where he could chat to people and create a social scene. After a number of ventures around Gloucestershire, he began barbering, eventually managing a salon in Malvern. It was only when working at a barbers and streetwear store on holiday in Australia, that Tom decided to recreate the feel of the cool, alternative store closer to home. Nathan Emery was given the choice of training to become an electrician due to his families’ background in carpentry and plumbing. Cutting hair for friends in his spare time, he went to a local

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barber for advice, who recommended he join a college course. Working seven days a week in Gloucester and training in the evenings, he soon qualified and honed his craft. Through the magic of social media – in the form of Instagram – and conversations with the owners of trendy Cheltenham menswear shop The Union Project, Tom and Nathan opened Kingpins in Saint George’s Place. It’s a barbers with a difference; don’t expect your 10-minute trim. The pair take their time to create unique, quality cuts for each of their customers. Although the shop gets busy, Tom wants his clients to enjoy their experience by having the opportunity to meet new people while waiting in the seating area. The dynamic barbershop duo are happy to cater to the needs of their clients, with no appointment too long and no conversation topic off the table. They know what’s set to turn heads in 2015, with a modern take on classic cuts and influences from Europe and the military all options for men “The Eighties wedge is another trend for younger guys, as they’re a great option for guys who can’t grow beards,” says Tom. “Beards will continue to be big, with models such as Ricky Hall having a huge influence on men’s style.” Key styles will have a military influence, with the war film Jarhead being a perfect example of the inspiration for men’s buzz cuts.“Jake’s style in the movie is spot on, again with a beard,” Tom added. Beards don’t look to grow out of style this year and more men are matching their hairstyle to suit their clothing and tattoos. “Guys are more fashion conscious now, model Billy Huxley is a prime example of the ideal man’s style.” Specialising in traditional cuts as well as the latest styles stemming from Sweden, slick backs, short sides and beards are just a few of the cuts on offer with men’s cuts priced at £12 and students at £10. To book your cut, call Kingpins on 01242 300340.

Beards are set to be big this year, so Matt recommends investing in a beard oil, “Whiskey Wolf Pack is my choice, it works to soften the beard hairs which can feel wiry if left untreated; but use sparingly.” Whiskey Wolf Pack beard oil £6, Kingpin.

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HE may have said she’s out and relinquished her Dragon’s Den duties, but interior design guru Kelly Hoppen knows that the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree with her daughter’s diet venture. Because Natasha Corrett is the brains behind Honestly Healthy, an alkalinebased diet that has taken off a treat. As much a lifestyle shift as a diet per se, the Honestly Healthy philosophy is simple; never tell yourself you can’t have something, just find the healthy alternative. With its onus on re-balancing your system and a wide range of recipes providing delicious and healthy alternatives, Honestly Healthy has more

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celebrity followers than you could shake a carrot stick at. Lily Allen, Robbie Williams and Victoria Beckham are a few of its devotees. Having spent her youth working in the kitchens at her father’s restaurants, Natasha started to develop recipes at home after her discovery of alkaline. She joined forces with her friend Vicki Edgson and the Honestly Healthy lifestyle was born. Their first book ‘Honestly Healthy Eat With Your Body In Mind The Alkaline Way’ became a bestseller, as did ‘Honestly Healthy For Life’. They now offer cookery courses and Fridge Fill, a nationwide food delivery service, and Natasha’s new book

‘Honestly Healthy Cleanse’ is rapidly climbing the bestseller lists. Would proud-mum Kelly agree that the effects of the diet are life-changing? “Absolutely! With this diet you no longer feel bloated or lethargic. You have more energy on a day-to-day basis, which is a precious resource for all of us,” said Kelly who designed the interiors for Lakes by yoo, a private estate in the Cotswold countryside. “The benefits of Honestly Healthy are wide; alkaline food is about relieving the stress on your digestive system, which can result in numerous positive ways. “Your skin is better, your hormones are balanced and more importantly your body feels lighter and functions gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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better. In a general way, you feel more comfortable,” said Kelly. Initially Natasha was inspired after she was advised to change her own eating habits. She had struggled with dieting and thought that her metabolism was slow and sluggish. But a new diagnosis changed all of that. “While healthy food has always been the diet in thee family’s everyday life, the Honestly Healthy diet actually appeared ed after Natasha visited or an ayurvedic doctor hat who pointed out that c,” she was very acidic,” ed said Kelly. “She tried his 21-day alkalinee detox and started r. feeling much better. d She kept going and !.” never looked back!.” l l receptive ti to Kelly was particularly the diet as she had been diagnosed as gluten intolerant. “I was diagnosed a couple years ago. I visited a nutritionist who helped me shape a whole new diet, cutting elements out. When my daughter started her own alkaline brand, it was a huge step for me as I was finally able to enjoy amazing recipes with great

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taste whilst respecting my diet,” said Kelly. “It had a huge impact on me of course, I feel much more efficient and comfortable with my body now.” Now the whole family, including Kelly’s step-daughters Sienna and Savannah Miller, have embraced the diet, and luckily for them Natasha is hap happy to provide her ex expertise in the family kit kitchen. “Natasha often co cooks for the family, an and they just as often aask for it themselves. A After trying it out, tthey all realised the benefits of the diet and rapidly adopted it. I use the Cleanse Soup and Smoothie Fridge Fill service all the time – makes me feel great! SSo, d ll h does K Kelly have a favourite recipe? “I love so many of them!,” she says. “But if I had too choose one that I particularly adore and have mastered, it would be the gooey vegan brownies from her latest book, Cleanse. They are an absolute delight!” For more information, visit honestly healthyfood.com MAKES 4 BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS 100g dates 2 tbsp chia seeds 6 tbsp water 45g coconut oil, melted 85g tahini 50ml rice milk

80g agave syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract a generous pinch of Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp baking powder 30g coconut flour 50g cacao powder

METHOD Put the dates in a bowl, cover with hot water and leave to soak for 20 minutes.

blender along with the melted coconut oil, tahini, rice milk, agave syrup and vanilla extract and blend until fairly smooth (a few small lumps of date are fine, as they add to the brownies’ texture).

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 17o°C/ gas mark 3, and line a shallow baking tin with baking parchment. Put the chia seeds and measured water in a small bowl and leave to soak until gloopy. Drain the dates, discarding the soaking water, and pop into a

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AREWEALL EATING

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Sugar may have stolen the spotlight recently but watching our salt intake is arguably just as important. Are you eating too much? CHERANNE HACK finds out more

ALT – the silent killer. With consuming too much salt linked to a variety of ailments, it’s time we took a second look at our food labels. Salt seems like a simple way to add flavour to an otherwise bland meal. However, with 75 per cent of the population consuming a third more than their daily allowance, we may already be suffering the consequences. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) reveals that we are meant to consume no more than six grams of salt per day, although studies suggest that we may be closer to nine grams on average. Too much salt in our diets is a serious business. It can cause heart palpitations, dizziness and nausea. Without knowledge about the health risks of an

imbalanced diet, many are unaware they need to reassess more than their calorie intake. Nutritionist Marianne Andrews, who is based at Cheltenham Holistic Health Centre and Gloucester Natural Therapies Clinic, says it’s easy to spot if there’s too much salt in your diet. “Our kidneys will start to hang on to water to try and balance out the sodium content in our cells,” she says. “Unfortunately, apart from reduced urine that is likely to be very dark yellow, this may also lead to water retention and increased blood volume. “If the obvious symptoms are overlooked, long-term raised blood pressure may cause damage to the walls of your blood vessels.” Long-term issues can lead to health

problems including increased risk of heart disease, stroke, stomach cancer, kidney stones or kidney disease. “Excess salt can also lead to damage of the stomach lining, leaving it open to infections such as Helicobacter Pylori, which may lead to stomach ulcers,” she says. “It can also lead to a leaching of calcium from the bones as the body tries to overcome the high sodium in the blood, which may in turn lead to osteoporosis.” The common table salt, or sodium chloride, is a cheap and effective way for our beloved household brands to flavour their foods on mass. A recent report from the Food Standard Association stated that nearly 75 per cent of our salt intake is already gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

present in the food that we buy, the majority of which is processed. Many tins hiding in our cupboards contain more than the daily allowance for an adult. One organisation called Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) regularly carries out surveys to monitor salt levels in our food from supermarket takeaways to tinned soups, including tests on leading brands such as Heinz, New Covent Garden Food Co and Batchelors. Bread is a big culprit for high salt levels, along with cereal products and takeaway pizzas. And a CASH survey of shopbought salads last year revealed that 77 per cent contained more salt than a packet of crisps. Although salt is already hidden in many of our meals, over-seasoning our plates has become normal, with no dining table complete without the salt and pepper shaker. Marianne, a firm believer in a healthy lifestyle says: “Processed foods are some of the worst culprits for high salt content. It adds flavour, especially when over-processed foods can be bland without it.

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“Fast foods, crisps, even biscuits and shop-bought cakes can all add to the salt load each day.” Some pre-packaged foods arer branded as a ‘healthy’ choice, yet are packed full of additives, preservatives and excess salt. Bloating and unexplained weight gain are just a few of the many health problems caused by poor diet alone. Professor Graham MacGregor, chairman of CASH, wants us all to kick the salt habit. “It only takes four weeks for your tastebuds to adjust to less salt, so why not give it a go?” he said. “Try to stick to a daily limit of six grams or less, and see how you get on. You won’t miss it.” Preparing fresh meals using other spices and creating meal plans are just some of the ways Marianne recommends to avoid salt and ensure it isn’t too time-consuming. “Get organised at the beginning of the week and make a menu,” she said. “There are many useful recipe books and websites offering recipes that only take as long to prepare and cook as it does for a microwave to ping.”

Classic Beef & Vegetable containing three grams of salt per tin. Two tablespoons of Heinz tomato sauce contains approximately the same amount of salt as two ounces of chips; amounting to roughly 16 per cent of your daily sodium intake.

Buy low salt alternatives to mayonnaise, soy sauce, ketchup and beans. Swap crisps and biscuits for fresh fruit, seeds and unsalted nuts. Avoid putting the salt shaker on the table and add alternative spices while cooking.

Holistic Times Janie Whittemore brings news of events at the Isbourne Holistic Centre You have a superpower: what if, just like a superhero, you had a superpower you could aim at anything you want to change in your life – relationships, health, people, career, finances and much more? The good news is, you do have that power. You only need to learn to tune into it and develop the skill to use it effectively. As an author and life coach, Odille Rault specialises in teaching others how to use unconditional love and compassion as a power to achieve tangible results in all areas of their lives. Find out how in three sessions starting onThursday. Seven steps to spiritual revolution: How to become a mouse that roars: Lynne McTaggart is an author and editor of the magazine What Doctors Don’tTellYou, an international bestseller in 20 countries. It was also the subject of a concertedTV and news media campaign to ban it at the end of last year, during which no one actually contacted the magazine despite some damning pronouncements on its content. Lynne believes voices are needed to speak out for a safer, fairer and healthier society. Her talk on Monday describes her own experiences. Change your words, change your world: there are two key elements for success – the stories you’re telling yourself and the stories you’re telling other people. They are often very different. In a talk on February 9, Hay House author Andrea Gardner will be sharing how, just by changing your words, you really can change your world. Andrea’s viral YouTube video,The Power of Words, has opened the hearts and minds of more than 20 million people. Celtic festival Imbolc: celebrate the beginning of spring tomorrow with the Celtic festival Imbolc. Simon Heather leads sacred chanting from different traditions, gentle movements and a gong bath – a wonderful sound healing experience in itself, surrounded by tea lights to represent and give thanks for the increasing warmth and light of the sun. For just £6, come and warm your hearts and souls. It starts at 7.30pm. Isbourne cafe: Don’t forget about the Isbourne cafe, serving delicious homemade hot and cold food, soup, great coffee, tea and cakes. Why not come see what’s on and meet a friend for lunch? Where is the Isbourne Centre? Very central but tucked away; Wolseley Terrace is opposite the Rodney Road Car Park on Oriel Road, close to theTown Hall. 3, WolseleyTerrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1TH Registered Charity No. 1051622

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Pizza heaven Helen Blow has a go at pizza making with the two brothers from FatToni's in Gloucester

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HELEN BLOW visited Fat Toni's in Gloucester to see why they have the reputation of being one of the most popular pizza takeaways in the city

Helen Blow with her finished pizza and Fat Toni's directors Jason, left, and Darren Orsi

T so very nearly ended in disaster. As I made my way back to my car, staggering under the weight of the super-sized Fat Toni’s pizza box, my boot slipped on the wet pavement. At the last minute I managed to regain my balance and cradled the precious pizza in my arms until I reached the sanctuary of my car. With impeccable Italian credentials, brothers Darren and Jason Orsi have recently launched their third takeaway in Gloucester and have their sights set on further expansion. Fat Toni’s pizzas are big, really big. I could only manage a couple of slices before I was full up, so just one of the large pizzas could easily feed a family of four for supper. With bases made from two types of sourdough and a sauce made from such flavoursome tomatoes that just a touch of seasoning is the only other ingredient, these babies are the Beluga caviar of the

pizza world. All the dough and toppings are made at their base in Cam and ingredients are shipped in from Italy or sourced from local suppliers. Stroud born, the brothers have a half-Italian mother and a father from Tuscany, where the pair have lived and

worked for varying amounts of time. Darren, 31, gained experience into what makes the perfect pizza while teaching English and studying for a law degree in Italy. “I wanted to see what made some

pizzas better than others and he relayed the information back to me,” said Jason, 29, who has been working as a chef since he was a teenager. “I was never very interested in school. As soon as I could, I left and started working in restaurants in fine dining and in London with some top names, including Marco Pierre White and Redmond Hayward. “When I was in Italy I also worked in some cheese and salami factories owned by my relations in Tuscany. “Pizzas in Italy are very different from the ones you get here and there are also different regional varieties. “Up in the mountains they are more robust, with toppings including the locally-produced sausage; elsewhere they do a cracker dough which is very thin and crispy, and includes wild boar and mushrooms for the topping” The brothers developed their two sourdough recipes from their experiencing working in Italian pizzarias gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

and now customers in Gloucestershire can choose between the San Francisco or slightly thicker isola d'ischia base. “The San Fran dough is creamier with a slightly sour taste, while the isola has a longer fermentation time and is thinner and crispier, with a stronger taste,” said Darren. “The tomato sauce is made from an Italian San Marzano tomato hybrid, which we buy already blitzed into a sauce consistency. All we add is a bit of seasoning and some oregano, and sometimes a bit of sugar if it needs a bit of sweetening up.” Customers can also choose from two types of mozzarella cheese, as well as other cheeses such as goat's cheese, gorgonzola and cheddar. Toppings include all the usual vegetarian ones, plus lots of different meat varieties, including pepperoni, chorizo, proscuitto, spiced chicken and homemade meatballs. “Our vegan pizzas are very popular,” said Darren. “In fact they account for between 15 and 20 per cent of pizzas sold in Gloucester, which we didn’t expect.” All pizzas are made fresh and the dough stretched by hand. “The key is to keep the texture and the bubbles in the dough,” said Darren. “If you roll it out you squash out the bubbles.” As you stretch out the dough, its consistency makes it almost feel alive between your fingers. It reminded me of those stress balls that you can knead if you’re feeling anxious, only a lot softer. They come in the normal 11-inch size or as a giant 20-inch pizza, which isn’t cheap but great value for what you get. The bases are smothered in tomato sauce and cooked in the oven for a few minutes, before being taken out and the toppings put on. Then they are baked a second time, before going out to customers. Fat Toni's pizzas feature a lot of more unusual toppings as well as the regular ones, including frankfurters on the Wurster e Funghi, speck (dried) smoked ham on the Speck e Marscapone, and Sicilian spiced aubergine on the Sicilian Caponata. “We always wanted to set up a pizzaria and so when we found a good location in Stroud, we opened in 2012. “For the first year there were queues out of the door, which showed how much good quality pizzas were needed there,” said Jason. “We are really proud of what we produce and we are now hoping to open more branches elsewhere; we are currently looking for locations in Cheltenham and Cirencester.” @WeekendGlos

As well as locals, customers have included singer Lily Allen, swimmer Mark Foster and eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince. So what are their favourite pizzas then? Jason keeps it simple with the Napoletana, with mozzarella, anchovies, capers, olives and basil, while Darren prefers the Milanista, with two types of mozzarella, Tuscan salami and olives, plus a generous serving of rocket. For my bespoke 20-inch pizza, Jason scattered on a large selection of toppings, including olives, artichoke, ham, speck, mushrooms and rocket. It sounds a lot but it tasted like heaven and lasted my husband and me at least two days for lunch and supper.

Pizza Dough Recipe

INGREDIENTS 500g strong white bread flour 2tsp instant yeast 1½ tsp of fine salt 1½ tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 350ml lukewarm water

METHOD Mix the water with the yeast and olive oil until well amalgamated. The olive oil will end up surfacing but this is fine. Pour the flour on to a work surface or into a bowl, creating a well in the centre. Gradually add the liquid while mixing with a wooden spoon until all the liquid has gone. Add salt and knead until you have a silky dough – approximately eight minutes by hand or four minutes with an electric mixer. Allow dough to rest for 45 minutes before kneading for a further four minutes.This creates the gluten that you require for the dough to fully develop. Make 200g balls of dough, cover with a clean cloth and allow to rise for one hour. Place in the fridge until required.These will keep for up to 48 hours.

FIVE OF THE BEST PIZZA RESTAURANTS IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE Prego, Broadway Retail guru George Davies and restaurateur Barry Hancox have collaborated in a venture to produce the best Italian food using local quality ingredients. Italian head chef Pietro Di Marco has created a menu of traditional and modern pizza flavours, with the option to create your own pizza.Tel: 01386 306670.

Sorrento Italian restaurant and Pizzeria, Stroud Serving a selection of pizzas freshly baked to order, the Italian style pizzeria is ever popular with regulars. Continental varieties on the menu include Margarita, Romana,Tropicale, Funghi and Fiorentina, with the option to take away.Tel: 01453 766632.

Ciao Eatalia, Stroud Proud to create traditional Italian pizzas, the restaurant in the heart of Stroud, offers a superb selection of more than 15 tasty varieties, with the menu available to view online. Tel: 01453 756565.

Pizza Express, Gloucester Quays Serving authentic, fresh Italian pizzas, with gluten-free, the low fat Leggara, thin and deep pan, Roman-style pizzas available. Since its launch in 1965, it now has more than 400 restaurants around the country and pizzas sold in almost every supermarket. Tel: 01452 504605.

Zizzi, Cheltenham Set in the beautiful candlelit St James’s Church which creates an ambience perfect for a romantic meal, the popular restaurant offers a variety of pizzas on the menu. With their signature Pizza Rustica, glutenfree classic pizza and skinny pizza options available, you’re spoilt for choice. Open until 10pm daily. Tel: 01242 252493

healthier TREAT

A mum's mission to provide a healthier diet for her family has led to her launching a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;free fromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; snacks business. SUE BRADLEY caught up with her

ORE energy, less hunger, fewer mood swings and a reduction in niggling aches, pains and low level illnesses: Sarah Mace is a glowing endorsement of the benefits to be had from switching to eating more natural foods. “I clearly remember one day a little while after I had had my daughter,” says Sarah, 39. “I was three stone overweight and all I wanted to eat was a doughnut. “I realised I had an unending hunger for rubbish and was suffering from all sorts of illnesses that I knew in my heart were down to what I was eating. I realised that, as a family, our health, energy and vitality were actually being sapped by what we had thought were healthy eating habits.” It was around this time that Sarah and her husband Justin, who is head of biology at Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, started reading about the Paleo Diet and tried cutting out things such as processed foods, refined sugars and grains from their diets and eating more fresh vegetables, berries and healthier fats that suit human digestive systems. “We pretty much felt the health benefits in the first few weeks,” says Sarah. “Over the past two years we’ve had no stomach bugs and no colds in the winter.” As time went on, Sarah began looking around for healthy snacks for those times when she and her family were out and about, and when her search failed to yield the types of foods she was looking for, she started making her own. She soon realised she was on to a good thing when friends and family started complimenting her on her tasty creations and buoyed by their praise, she set up a small enterprise from her kitchen specialising in ‘free from’ snacks for people with food allergies and intolerances to gluten, grains and dairy products. “We called it Primal Joy Foods because we feel good eating in this way,” explains Sarah, who had previously worked as a housing consultant and practised reflexology. “So many people have dietary intolerances which makes it difficult to enjoy healthy food; I was determined to make delicious ‘free from’ products which could be enjoyed for their taste and nutritional value.” With Justin and children Alfie and Eliza as her guinea pigs, Sarah fine-tuned her recipes and developed her range to include bags of granola, paleo balls made from dates, nuts and raw cacao; gluten-free brownies that use almond flour and healthy snack bars in flavours @WeekendGlos

such as fig and orange, macadamia and apricot and berry boost with blueberries and mulberries. A few months later she entered some of her products into the prestigious Free From Food Awards and was thrilled when her Cinnamon Nut Crunch won the breakfast category and her brownies were shortlisted. “With the granola I wanted to come up with a breakfast cereal that was a healthy option and not based on grains and high in sugars,” explains Sarah. “I have always loved pecans but used to be disappointed by the measly bits of nut I used to find in the cereals I bought. So instead, I went for big chunky pieces in all my products containing nuts. “For me, winning the award was a real turning point. Our customer orders increased and we started getting enquiries from abroad.” Crucially, the awards gave Sarah the confidence to exhibit at a major trade show and this brought Primal Joy Foods to the attention of Whole Foods Market, for which Sarah has just completed her first order for more than 8,000 snack bars, paleo balls, brownies and bags of granola. With her enterprise developing at a pace, it’s not surprising that production has now moved from the family kitchen to a small catering unit just down the road. A £3,000 investment from Stroud District Council through its Food Grants scheme meant that Sarah was able to take on the new premises, buy equipment to increase production capacity and take on a new member of staff. “If it wasn’t for the council’s investment we couldn’t have taken on the larger orders or grown the business in the way we have,” says Sarah, whose products are also sold at Shiny Goodness and Green Spirt in Nailsworth and through Stroudco Food Hub and the online retailers Perfectly Paleo and Be Primal UK.

“The investment was vital to take the business to the next level. Because we can now produce more, we’ve also been able to get out and about at food fairs with our fabulous new packaging. “Looking back it’s hard to believe that all of this started on our kitchen table with a single shelf oven and a tiny domestic food mixer. To receive an order from Whole Foods Market is unbelievable after such a short space of time, although at the same time I know my products are the best they can be. They are what I hoped for and aimed for and it’s very gratifying that it is being recognised.”

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THE Love and Local Food Festival is being held next Saturday and Sunday at Whole Foods Market in Cheltenham. Food-lovers can sample new, tasty treats from an array of local traders and food and drink producers. There is plenty to do for the whole family – there are children's activities between 12pm and 4pm on both days plus live music and you can even enjoy a meal at the Cotswold Kitchen. For more information visit wholefoodsmarket.com

WINE TASTING WINETASTING

with D'Arcy Wines

Dry January is over tomorrow and many of you might be celebrating with a glass or two of wine. CORRIE BOND-FRENCH visits D'arcy Wines in Cheltenham to sample of their finest tipples

T may seem an age since many of us turned our backs on booze for dry January, but the end is nigh. The post-Christmas payback period ends at midnight tonight, so are we all going to go to the ball? Or does Sunday present the perfect opportunity for us to catch up with our old friends Miss Scarlet, Mr White and Mrs Fizz? Yes it does, preferably in the dining room with a corkscrew and a couple of large glasses. And Cheltenham vintner Ranulf Middleton of D’Arcy Wines has just the bottles at hand to help us ease back into the norm. Ranulf supplies an ever-growing customer base of restaurants, bars and individuals from his fabulously rustic french styled tasting rooms and offices on the Lansdown Industrial Estate. His years of experience in the wine trade have made him the first port of call for wine-loving clients both professional and private. Firstly, for an easygoing white, Ranulf recommends a wine he sourced from producer Chapoutier: Marius Blanc is produced from Terret Vermentino grapes, a little known variety that Ranulf says is an unsung hero. “It’s such a good one,

but very few people have heard of it. Chapoutier is based in the Rhone, but he makes this in the Languedoc.” said Ranulf. “It’s very fresh, very easy drinking.” And Ranulf also recommends it’s Chapoutier stablemate for a robust red. “This is another more unusual variety of Grenach & Syrah grapes, from the Languedoc again – it’s perfect as an alternative to a Bordeaux.” But you may want to celebrate fresh February with a drop of fizz, and Ranulf has a corker of a Prosecco for us to try. Le Contesse Prosecco Treviso, a delightful vino frizzanti is a winner. “It’s lovely and sparkly, appley on the palate, again, very easy drinking,” said Ranulf. And for those of us who want to push the boat out into a sea of vin rouge from the £12 to £15 price bracket, Ranulf recommends a 2007 Rosso De Montallino. “It was a good year, and it’s Italian, so that’s a good start - it’s very smooth and fruity with lots of body.” All wines are available online from www.darcywine.co.uk. The Chapoutiers are £7.20 individually, or 12 for £79.The prosecco is £8.10.Tastings are available and a wine club is on the cards.

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OMETIMES you just want to get out of the house and let someone else take care of the Sunday roast. You want to kick back, without that mountain of washing up after a big lunch – you’re looking for proper chill-out time. We pulled up at The Old Boathouse on a cloudy winter’s afternoon on the way home from a big birthday bash. Tired and battling hangovers, we wanted peaceful surroundings and hearty food to restore us, before heading home for a rest. Luckily enough this place did just the job for us. Perched on the edge of a lake, a short drive from Cirencester, it’s spacious and warm, with lovely light, airy views of the lake. Seated at a generously-sized wooden table with a choice of the weekly menu or Sunday specials, there was plenty to tempt us. A refreshing pint of Budweiser (£4.20) and a medium glass of light, fresh Pinot Grigio (£4.60) offered an excellent hair of the dog, while we mulled over the extensive choices. Settling on the Scottish smoked salmon with capers and lemon for me (£3) and the smoked Bibury trout fillet with potato and dill salad (£6.50) for him, we leaned back and soaked up the relaxed atmosphere. It was busy with chatty families and couples but because of the spacious layout it seemed very roomy, and with a toasty gas fire and carpeted area, it also felt pretty homely. The decor of the place is stylish and well thought out. We were seated beneath an up-turned rowing boat, resting on wooden beams overhead, while driftwood artwork was dotted around, with oars mounted on a back wall and pretty photos of boats bobbing on lakes adorned most walls. With dividing artwork, made up of glass shelves dotted artistically with wine bottles, wherever you were sat, light poured through the restaurant from the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake. Just gazing out at the water rippling in the breeze eased my hangover pain. Our starters were quick to appear and my pink, juicy salmon was tangy and fresh with the green salad garnish adding a welcome crunch. Matt’s trout was perfectly seasoned and packed with flavour that quickly got his appetite going. For mains I’d opted for the traditional post Christmas turkey roast (£11.95) which nicely replicated that of the festivities just a few weeks before. Thick gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

lakeside EMMA LUTHER recently visited The Old Boathouse in South Cerney to sample what they have to offer

HIDEAWAY The exterior of the Old Boathouse, South Cerney

slices of turkey were very generously portioned, with tasty hot gravy and perfectly al dente cabbage and carrots. The crispy roast potatoes were cracking and an additional Yorkshire pudding, chipolata sausage and little stuffing ball, with cauliflower mornay was a great additional touch (if not entirely needed with such a generous plate of food). Matt’s sirloin steak with triple-cooked chips, slow-roasted vine tomatoes and watercress and radish salad arrived looking very vibrant indeed. He wolfed

into it with gusto and declared it a good solid dish, remarking on how crunchy and fluffy the chips were. In truth, after such a feast we were both pretty full but we decided to give the desserts a once over, just to be sure we weren’t missing out. Sadly, after a half-an-hour wait for our lemon tart with forest fruit compote and clementine sorbet (£3) to arrive, we gave up and asked for the bill. Our young waitress offered her apologies and gave us a discount as a way of saying sorry but it TPan-fried salmon fillet

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was a frustrating way for our meal to end. As we wandered out into the gravel car park, we watched little ones playing on the pub’s purpose-built playground and reflected with so many family visitors, the young staff might need to pick up the pace as children don’t always have the patience for a long wait. We’d go back to chill out with plenty of time on our hands but for a quick bite to eat you’d probably be better off elsewhere.

Location: Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney, Gloucestershire Food: Generous hearty portions, good pub grub Atmosphere: Buzzing at weekends with chatty families, soothing serene views if you get a window seat Price: Middle of the road, it’s not cheap but doesn’t break the bank either Service: Young and a little slow, staff could show a little more enthusiasm and personality Contact: 01285 864111

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Winter Gardens Mandy Bradshaw drops in at Cotswold Farm to see how they create and maintain their winter gardens

Step back in time Helen Blow pays a visit to the gorgeous Shamba Barn, Bond End Farm in Upton St Leonards

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THIS easy-to-grow, reliable shrub gives a burst of good cheer in midwinter, thanks to its bright yellow tubular flowers which appear on bare stems. Growing to three metres (10ft) in height and spread, it can be trained against a wall or fence or just left to make an informal clump. Don’t neglect it for too long or it will become a tangled mass that you’ll have to cut down to the ground in spring. Keep in check by cutting out most of the stems that have borne flowers when flowering finishes in April. Winter jasmine prefers a sunny site in humus-rich, well-drained soil.

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HERE’S a raw beauty about winter gardens that never fails to delight. Bare branches are stark in the low light and the few flowers that do brave the cold seem more precious in their solitude. Structure, the unseen underpinning of a summer garden, takes on a greater significance, be it the hard landscaping of walls and paths or the skeletal form of shrubs and trees. At Cotswold Farm the notable Arts and Crafts structure, with terraces designed by Norman Jewson, is arguably at its best now, without the distraction of summer colour. Views across the countryside are unobscured and the layout of interlocking garden rooms, defined by Cotswold stone walls, can be fully appreciated. The other winter draw is the snowdrops. Started with the garden in the late 1920s, the collection has been developed by subsequent generations of the Birchall family and today numbers around 62 varieties. Some, including the common snowdrop Galanthus nivalis and the

scented ‘S Arnott’, are naturalised in the woods, with hundreds of bulbs forming large drifts of white. Other, rarer, varieties are grown in named clumps in the main garden. And there is something to suit every snowdrop lover, or galanthophile, from the early flowering large ‘Colossus’ to the tiny ‘Cotswold Farm Late’. Among those grown at Cotswold Farm is ‘Daglingworth’, found at that village by Ruth Birchall, who was responsible for introducing many of the special varieties to the garden in the 1970s. It has large flowers above bluegreen leaves. There are the late-flowering ‘Peg Sharples’, ‘Curly’, which has a strong fragrance, and ‘Pusey Green Tips’. Double-flowered snowdrops include ‘Hippolyta’ and ‘Lady Beatrix Stanley’, while the collection also has some yellow blooms, such as ‘Wendy’s Gold’ and ‘Lutescens’. “My favourite is ‘The Bride’,” says Iona Birchall, who now runs the garden. “She’s very pale and has got

wonderful orange stamens that just bring the whole thing to life.” Some of the snowdrops, particularly those that will tolerate dry conditions, are grown in a raised bed that runs alongside the main lawn. It is the perfect way to get up close to the dainty blooms and examine their intricate markings. Among the varieties grown here are ‘Anglesey Abbey’, ‘Ransom’s Dwarf’ and a seedling that the team at Cotswold Farm call ‘Dark Lane’. Many more snowdrops are grown in the shrub garden, grouped under magnolia and cercis. Here you will find ‘Rodmarton’ a tall, slender double, ‘Comet’ and G. caucasicus. Walking around, it seems every nook and cranny has been colonised: ‘Hill Poe’ spreads out under a tree in one corner; the wonderfully named ‘No Man’s Land’, a piece of ground between the shrub and step gardens, has drifts of Galanthus nivalis; ‘Bitten’ and ‘Galatea’ spread out along the driveway. Even the Bog Garden has snowdrops, clinging to ground that slopes down towards water running between mossgloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Owner Iona Birchall enjoying her winter garden

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POTATO enthusiasts should be ‘chitting’ their seed potatoes now, putting them in egg boxes or on trays on a windowsill to encourage the potatoes to produce shoots, which will need to be about 2.5cm long before planting. If you don’t have much space, you can grow potatoes in large pots or even used compost bags, spacing three to five tubers on a 10cm layer of compost and covering with another 10cm of compost and watering in well. When the stems are 20cm tall, cover them to half their height with compost and gradually add more compost as the stems get taller, stopping when you ar nearly at the top of the container. Keep plants well watered during dry spells. They should be ready to harvest about two weeks after the flowers appear.

MANDY BRADSHAW visits Cotswold Farm near Cirencester to see how they nurture their gardens in winter covered boulders. The red stems of cornus glow in the weak sun and already there are the first signs of primulas. Scented shrubs have been used throughout the garden, strategically placed by steps or next to paths. There is witch hazel, winter sweet, several daphnes, sarcococca, winter honeysuckle and mahonia. Often the flowers on these winter performers are tiny and insignificant but their fragrance is powerful and welcome. Companion planting is another theme and the snowdrops are set against golden aconites, hellebores in colours ranging from pale white to deep plum, and the intricately marked leaves of Arum italicum. Meanwhile, recent work has seen the rebuilding of some of the original retaining walls, adding another dimension to the winter scene. ■ Cotswold Farm, Duntisbourne Abbots, is open from 11-3pm next Saturday and Sunday for the Cobalt Appeal Fund. It will also be open on February 9, 16 and 23. Admission, £5 for adults, children free. Visit cotswoldfarmgardens.org.uk @WeekendGlos

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NEXT weekend’s open days at Cotswold Farm in aid of the Cobalt Appeal Fund, mark the start of the charity’s 2015 open gardens season.

This year, the organisation is concentrating on just four gardens, down from the 15 of recent years, and will follow the snowdrops with a Rare Plant Fair atThe Old Rectory in Quenington on April 12. June 7 sees a new garden, Ampney Park at Ampney Crucis, open for Cobalt and the season ends at the grounds of Stowell Park, home of Lord and Lady Vestey, on August 23. “We started the open gardens in 2012 and have raised more than £20,000,” said Mary Peterson, community fundraiser. “We love starting at Cotswold Farm as it’s something different.” For more information, visit cobalthealth.co.uk

WHATTO DOTHISWEEK Check shrubs and climbers in containers in rain-sheltered spots – they may need watering. Using sharp secateurs, clip faded flowers on winter-flowering heathers in pots and in borders. Continue to deadhead winterflowering pansies and pom-pom daisies when flowers fade. Make sure seedlings growing indoors are getting plenty of natural light or they will become leggy. Sow sweet peas as soon as possible.

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UDOR mania is sweeping the land as the first episodes of Hilary Mantel’s historical epic Wolf Hall capture the public’s imagination. And for those fascinated by the political intrigues and historical splendour of the BBC’s latest period drama, a chance to stay in a Gloucestershire home that was once said to host King Henry Vlll may appeal. Shamba Barn is part of Bond End Farm, a 400-year-old Tudor property in Upton St Leonards where the notorious Tudor king was supposed to have stopped as he passed through the area. When new owner Julie Wareham moved into the house just 18 months ago, the former apple barn was little more than four stone walls

and completely derelict. Julie and her husband, Andy, have completed renovated it and transformed it into an attractive holiday cottage, retaining many of its original features and adding quirky details of their own. Now visitors come from far and wide to stay in the cottage while visiting the surrounding area, as well as revelling in the opportunity to drink in the atmosphere of staying in an authentic Tudor home. “We had a couple from Canada who came to stay and chose us because she was a real Tudor buff,” said Julie, who is a freelance documentary director and producer. “It was the first time she’d been to Britain and she picked us deliberately because of the Tudor link.

“There is an awful lot of interest in Tudor times, not just because of Wolf Hall but also through other TV programmes and books, such as The Tudors and Philippa Gregory’s books.” Julie and Andy moved to the Grade II listed house from their previous home in Tetbury to be closer to Andy’s work and their son, Oliver, 15 months, was born just after they arrived. “Because it is so old and has had so many people living here, we feel more like custodians rather than owners,” said Julie. “However long you remain, it is only a short period of time for such an ancient house, so you can’t really own it but just take care of it for future generations.” As part of her filming work, Julie has gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Bond End Farm, showing the main house, with the barn in the foreground

HELEN BLOW took a step back in time when she visited a 16th century Tudor retreat fit for King Henry VIII and echoing the historical beauty portrayed in the BBC’s period drama Wolf Hall

travelled to more than 60 countries to cover many aspects of life there, specialising in areas of conflict such as Afghanistan, Congo and Rwanda. As a result both the cottage and their house haves memorabilia from her travels dotted around, including a wooden chair carved with rhinos and elephants, the wooden statue of an elongated zebra and patterned rugs from Morocco and Egypt. Named after the word for farm in Swahili, Shamba Barn is made from warm Cotswold stone. Downstairs there is a living area and kitchen, with a narrow staircase leading upstairs to the double bedroom and separate bathroom. And while inside it is all mod-cons, keeping many of its original features has @WeekendGlos

allowed Julie to contrast the old and the new to great effect. So in the bathroom a modern shower and sink stand alongside small, deep windows fashioned in the thick stone walls; a log burner helps create a cosy atmosphere and a wine fridge keeps those essential bottles of Pinot and Sauvignon cold. Julie has included eclectic pieces of reclaimed furniture throughout, including a 1920s steamer trunk in the lounge, filled with games “to play during cosy evenings in front of the log burner” and oak bedroom furniture picked up from reclamation yards and antique shops. “We tend not to buy new furniture if we can, but get quirky pieces from little shops and yards,” said Julie.

The sisal matting on the stairs also has a story behind it, as it is the final off-cuts from the same matting used in Gloucester Cathedral. “We found the door that we’ve used for the bathroom of the cottage in a corner of the barn, hidden underneath a pile of rubble. “We reckon it’s between 200 and 300 years old, so we restored it and now it’s being used once again for the job is was first intended.” The same goes for Julie and Andy’s timber-framed house next door; a striking example of Tudor architecture that could once have provided a roof over the head of Henry Vlll. “Gloucester was an important city in those days and he could have been on his way to the city when he stopped here,” said Julie. “It is as though this was a stopping house, where travellers could spend the night.” There are two parts to the house – one is the original 16th century and the other probably dates from the 1700s. “It was originally two houses that were made into one at some point. It is thought it was surrounded by an orchard and would have been involved in cider-making as we found a cider mill and saddle stones in the garden. The barn could have been used for storing apples.” There are beams throughout the house thought to be old ships’ timbers from decommissioned vessels in Bristol docks. “The upstairs window above the garden gate is supposedly from an old galleon, hence its curved shape. Standing in front of it, looking out over the garden and countryside, you can really imagine looking out from the brow of a ship,” said Julie. “We love the idea that the building’s very fabric has wandered around the world, had plenty of adventures and then stood strong for many centuries in this spot in Gloucestershire.” All the rooms have a slightly lopsided feel, as the timbers and floors have shifted over the centuries. “It can make you feel a bit seasick if you stare at them for too long.” The walls are wattle and daub and in one of the bedrooms previous owners have made a picture feature of one part of the wall, enclosing it behind glass so you can see the wattle and daub work. There are two staircases and lots more old wooden doors leading to room after room, some hidden from view so to come upon them is a delight.

In two rooms upstairs, there are ladders made from old planks that reach up to the ceiling, hiding access to the attic rooms. Massive fireplaces dominate the living areas and if you look carefully at the beams in one room, you will see Tudor Rose carvings. Outside the gardens stretch to an acre of land, with vegetables and fruit trees and an old well in the little courtyard served as the farm’s water supply until fairly recently. “The house and all its furnishings have a story to tell and we hope it will hold a special place in the journey of the people who come to stay here,” said Julie. “We feel incredibly privileged to be part of the history of the house, albeit for just a short period in its existence.”

Clockwise: Julie with an original oak door, the bathroom, stonemason signature in the stone, and living room of Shamba Barn

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Although Shamba Barn wasn’t actually featured in Wolf Hall, three other properties in Gloucestershire were used as locations for the filming. Chastleton House near Moretonin-Marsh was used for scenes of Cromwell’s childhood in Putney. Completed in 1612, the house was owned by a prosperous wool merchant as an impressive statement of wealth and power.

It opens to the public on March 4 from Wednesday to Sunday until November. Horton Court near Chipping Sodbury in South Gloucestershire was used for exterior shots of Cromwell’s house. Built from the remains of a Norman hall, it is now a manor house and is presently not open to the public. The medieval fortress and family home of Berkeley Castle was also used as one of the Wolf Hall filming locations. Originally built in the 12th century, the fortress has been owned by the Berkeley family for more than 850 years and the notorious murder of

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ONE are the ‘formal’ days when we cooked in the kitchen, ate in the dining room and retired to the lounge for the rest of the evening. Today’s family life is much more relaxed and has a less rigid timetable, which has led to the rise of what estate agents describe as the kitchen/dining room – or in many cases; kitchen/dining/family room. There’s no doubt the kitchen has become the focal point of a home, and that is in no small part due to the fantastic range of stylish layouts and fabulous fittings available these days. Installing a replacement or refurbished kitchen is no small matter, so you need to get the best possible advice before you start and where better to get all the help you need than Abbey Kitchens? Run by Debbie Baker and her son, James, Abbey Kitchens is located in the heart of the quaint Cotswold town of Winchcombe and simply visiting the showroom is a joy in itself, as it occupies a former schoolhouse and oozes a charm

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Owner James Baker with his co-owner mother, Debbie

and character that no modern ‘chrome and glass’ building could hope to match. The traditional style of the building is continued through the way the business is run, as Debbie explains. “We took over a well-established business just over a year ago and right from the start, we were determined to offer the very best in terms of quality and customer service,” she said. “We can supply and fit a bespoke kitchen to suit all tastes and we only employ highlyskilled tradespeople to carry out our installations.” As well as customers throughout the Cotswolds, in the relatively short time the family business has been in operation, its reputation has grown to the extent that enquiries come from all over the UK and as far away as France and Italy. “Our bespoke kitchens are manufactured from wood and because every kitchen is individually built we can overcome any potential issues with awkward spaces, uneven walls, floors and sloping ceilings,” Debbie added. “Alternatively we can offer high quality cabinet interiors made from laminate board, wood veneer or MDF. These can be incorporated with bespoke

units dream kit kitchen it tto create t ad h tto suit it most budgets.” However, no-one should be afraid of consulting Abbey Kitchens because of cost. “Our ‘Windsor’ range is very affordable while being of excellent quality,” said James Baker. “So much so that a developer in Gloucester recently contracted us to install the kitchens in all of the homes he was building on a site in Quedgeley.” Abbey Kitchens can also provide top quality bespoke furniture such as fitted and freestanding wardrobes, dressers, dining tables and chairs, coffee tables, desks – in fact just about anything you need. You’ll even find the wine glasses and cooking utensils to go with your new kitchen. Debbie and James firmly believe in traditional one-to-one communication and promoting a creative working relationship that allows them to fulfil every customer’s requirements. Whether you envisage a large, noexpense-spared project or you’re on a tight budget, Abbey Kitchens can help you to have your dream kitchen – with no nightmares.” Martin Kirby Abbey Kitchens can be found at AbbeyTerrace, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5LW. Call them on 01242 609559 or visit abbey-kitchens. co.uk for more details.

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Sewin demand Busy Bee sewing machine, made in Worcester around 1900 and pretty pot pourri vase

and gold dinnerware, cabinet plates and a painted fruit pot pourri vase with inner and outer lids signed J Smith, which has an estimated price of £150-£200. For racing enthusiasts, there are old metal rally car plates circa 1950s-1960s (including Monte Carlo) for £50-£75, together with a basket of trophies. The sale also includes the usual selection of furniture, copper and brass, treen, decorative china, jewellery and paintings. The sale, at Drakes Broughton Village Hall, starts at 10am.

ROSS AUCTION CENTRE SALE OF STORE CATTLE THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2015 Sale at 11.15am Entries now invited for the Catalogue.

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NTIQUE sewing machines make an attractive sight at auction next Saturday. They range from cast iron, plastic and tin plate with some dating back to the early 1900s and the Second World War and some with original boxes. Collectors will be bidding keenly for a rare Busy Bee machine, £40-£60, which was made in Worcester in the early 1900s. It comes with corresponding paperwork containing interesting information about the history of the machine. The Griffiths & Charles sale at Drakes Broughton, Worcester, will also be popular with toy collectors. A rare and highly collectable batterypowered interactive Star Wars money box set in working condition should easily find a home for £60-£80. There is also a good selection of Hornby & Triang locos, rolling stock and accessories as well as Pelham Puppets, early tin typewriters and Micro Machines. An assortment of Royal Worcester china includes birds, figurines, Contessa white

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of Art, he won a travelling scholarship to Paris where he studied at the Académie Colarossi under Fernand Léger. He settled in Paris, and in 1949 coexhibited in New York with the American artist Jackson Pollock. Gear eventually settled in Buckinghamshire, continuing to experiment with different media. He died in 1997. The exhibition runs until February 21 and is open Mon-Sat, 10.30am-5pm.

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WORKS by the Scottish artist William Gear, never before seen in public, go on display at The Fosse Gallery, Stowon-the-Wold tomorrow. A Centenary Exhibition of Works on Paper from 19471996 shows 48 abstract compositions. Known for his colourful structural images, his artistic imagination was inspired by boyhood memories of Fife coast where he spent his childhood. After studying at the Edinburgh College

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Trag Retreat boasts spectacular views across the Irish coast. TANYA GLEDHILL spent a relaxing week in glorious County Cork

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HERE’S a wonderful writer called Lesley Garner. She’s written a series of short essays, newspaper columns, gathered together in a book called Everything I’ve Ever Done That Worked. My sister sent it to me when I was having a particularly tough time; mending a broken heart (a heart that was broken in Ireland, funnily enough). One of the chapters is entitled West Cork Time. This is what Lesley writes. “West Cork does it for me. It’s a magical corner of south-west Ireland where landscape is weatherscape. It’s both timeless and in constant motion. “Clouds drift perpetually overhead from the vast spaces of the Atlantic. “The tide constantly flows and ebbs

on almost empty beaches, leaving its rippling signature on the sand. You can sit on clifftops, rocky promontories, in ancient stone circles, and feel suspended in time, entranced. “Landscape and skyscape are the narcotics that soothe all your worries away.” It’s true. Southern Ireland, County Cork, particularly west Cork, is a world all of its own. There’s a magic about it that’s hard to explain; the kind of magic you feel in the Highlands of Scotland, or on the westernmost fringes of Wales. That sort of Celtic otherness, roads well-travelled but hardly travelled. Other worldly, of another time. It had been four years since we’d

been to Ireland; before children, when we walked the Ring of Kerry and ate mussels and drank too much wine. It was time to go back, this time with our almost three-year-old in tow and her yet-to-be-born baby sister, who was due to make an appearance in a few short weeks. And where better to rediscover family time, put aside the stresses of work, than west Cork? We arrived at Trag Retreat much later than we’d planned. A bereavement meant we’d had to delay our flights by a couple of days, and so when we finally drew up at this long, low, whitewashed homestead, down a winding lane on remote Gokane Point which led to almost nowhere, we should gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

have been completely frazzled. But west Cork has a habit of evaporating stress without you even noticing, and so it did on the hour’s drive from the airport, past fairy glens and Catholic shrines, through little villages and bustling towns with brightly-painted buildings so typical of southern Ireland. Soon-to-be-birthday-girl Bee ran in through Trag’s jolly red front door as we were unpacking the car. She came running out almost as quickly. “Quick, quick!” she said. “Delphine the donkey is in the garden!” Delphine, as Bee called her, after the Peppa Pig character, and her equine chum weren’t quite in the garden; they were in the paddock next door, which was separated from our plot by a little @WeekendGlos

low stock fence, up against which was a tiny Wendy house and a sand pit which kept Bee amused for hours during our stay. It’s one of many little touches – boxes of toys under the stairs, shelves full of books and DVDs in the cosy sitting room – that make Trag a true home-from-home and a perfect spot for a family break or honeymoon alike. There are three good-sized bedrooms. In our previous life, we’d have hunkered down in the downstairs bedroom, snuggled up with the wood burner roaring in the inglenook and a bottle of red. As it was, we figured we’d better be close by should our darling daughter wake in the night, so had to forgo the romantic retreat in favour of the bright and breezy double upstairs, just across the hall from the twin where she slept. Bubbly owner Sarah O’Driscoll had left us a plate of divine homemade chocolate cookies and a box of chocolates, which we devoured as we drank in stunning views from the modern open-plan kitchen diner, a contemporary glass box at the back of this traditional house. The extension seems to merge seamlessly into the garden, which boasts almost 360-degree views over the cliffs before the land drops headlong into the silvery Atlantic. I don’t believe there’s a more spectacular view in Ireland. It’s absolutely breathtaking. And best of all, there’s a hot tub on the cedar decking in the middle of the lawn in which to loaf as you watch the sun falling into the water, and a barbecue and sun loungers if weather allows. As dusk came, Bee was doing a puzzle at the dining room table as we cooked supper and planned a week of adventures, and debated whether to walk down to the local pub or stay put for the night. We looked up to see a bushy-tailed fox trotting across the lawn towards the donkeys, bold as brass. Bee was transfixed. “Wow,” she said. “I’ve never seen one that close before.” Neither had we. It was wonderful. The beauty of Trag is that though it feel as if it’s in the middle of nowhere, it’s only a short hop to the bustling market town of Skibbereen, watersports Mecca of Baltimore and medical village

of Castletownshend, beloved of Jeremy Paxman, where you’ll find some of Ireland’s best restaurants, art galleries, delis and craft shops. Plus it’s close enough to Blarney, should kissing the stone be on your wish-list, and you can make an easy day trip to towns in the Ring of Kerry, like Kenmare and Killarney. There’s a handy folder in the kitchen with pointers of where to go, as well as Wifi if you want to find your own places, and Sarah and her hubby Owen are fountains of knowledge when it comes to the local area. We didn’t feel the need to venture far, especially since Owen had pointed out secret fishing spots to my angling-mad other half (there are fishing rods and bikes in the outbuildings for guests to use). So we filled our days with bracing walks on the Blue Flag beach at Tragumna and the white sands of Inchydoney; a jaunt around the incomparably beautiful Lough Hyne, with its weird Mediterranean marine life; exploring the 40 acres of lakes and woodland at Lissard, and clambering over the cliffs behind the house, telling stories of leprechauns and fairies. Bee’s third birthday fell in the middle of our stay, so after a mammoth present-opening session, we tripped off to the model village at Clonakilty. I don’t know who was more excited: my model railway-loving other half, or Bee, who chased the little trains under the bridges and through the tunnels, and wore herself out in the soft play area. Supper that night was at a fantastic little Italian in Skibbereen, which boasts a plethora of traditional pubs with live music and excellent Guinness, of which I allowed myself barely a sip. Our stay came to an end all too quickly. Now Bee’s little sister has finally arrived, I reckon it’s time to start planning our return visit. At least then I can sample the Guinness. Preferably in Trag Retreat’s hot tub. Trag Retreat Tragumna, west Cork Sleeps: 6 Facilities:Three bedrooms; well-appointed kitchen diner with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier; games; bicycles and fishing rods; hot tub; open fires; beach and pub within one mile Cost: Week’s stay starts at £440 Contact: www.cottagesdirect.co.uk, property reference 253750 Getting there: Fly to Cork from Bristol or Birmingham

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Chiswick Moran: A HUB OFACTIVITY

JONATHAN WHILEY checks into the Chiswick Moran Hotel to see what life is like for the capital’s young professionals

FEEL like an extra in a scene from hit sitcom The Office. It’s nudging 10pm in the bar of the Chiswick Moran Hotel in West London and a group of suited and booted young professionals – dressed in all-grey outfits as though they’re on a school trip – are throwing caution to the wind. By which I mean they’re drinking copious amounts of alcohol and dancing like David Brent. It’s very funny to watch – mainly because it’s not ironic in the slightest. Since I’m a liberal sort of chap – and have found myself dancing in suitably more embarrassing manner in years gone by – I order another cocktail. And then one more – you know, just for the road. Or the walk to the lobby where the lifts are. Anyway the noise eventually dies down – they’re probably off to some hipster joint in Camden – and the true ambience of the stylish Globe Bar becomes clear. It’s awash with fiery orange upholstery and dark wood furnishings and proves warm and welcoming; the perfect place to relax on a Friday night after a

busy week at work. Across the lobby you’ll find the Californian-style Napa Restaurant which champions the best of British produce.Their ethos rests on provenance and seasonality which is a delightfully refreshing approach when you consider the all too easy mass market alternative. It shows though. Everything on the menu is light, fresh and vibrant and they don’t mess about with the ingredients too much in an age of pretentious splodges and swirls and God knows what else. Since we arrive late the restaurant is quiet – aside from music blaring out from the Globe Bar where the cool young bankers/lawyers/salesmen are living it up. The waitress apologises for the noise – it’s not normally like this – and in truth, she seems just as bemused by it all as we are. It’s a footnote to an otherwise brilliant meal. Goat’s cheese panna cotta is light and creamy with just the right amount of wobble and a cracking tomato chutney cuts through the richness of it all. Our 14-day matured steaks arrive in good time and are blushing – just

as we ordered – and smack of the farmyard with bags of flavour. Served with a moreish peppercorn sauce and a generous pile of chips, it’s the sort of simple, brilliant cooking you always want but more often that not, never get. There’s no pretence here – staff are friendly and accommodating without ever being too fussy – and the rooms are smart and stylish. There’s real attention to detail too; speakers in the bathroom mean you can stand in the shower whilst listening to the chatter from Coronation Street’s Rovers Return. At one point it felt as though Ken Barlow was in the room with me, which, as you might imagine, was a tad surreal. But, all things considered, a preferable alternative to the lairy accountants/ estate agents/ holiday reps in the bar. What is it they say – swings and roundabouts? ■ The Chiswick Moran Hotel is at 626 Chiswick High Road, London. Room rates start from £90 per room, per night. For reservations and more information, visit chiswickmoranhotel.com or call 020 8996 5200. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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Panoma Press, priced £14.99 A book billed as a coach and a lifesaver in one has been produced by Cheltenham-based author Abi Holgate. The Zest Formula is a step-by-step guide that helps readers to make the most out of their lives and inspire them to make positive changes. Abi believes that living in a conveniencedriven society means that we are losing sight of our ‘zest’.

The Power Of Negative Emotion Todd B Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener

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In this entertaining and informative ‘negative emotion’ manifesto, two American psychologists argue that the modern pursuits of comfort and happiness are doing us more harm than good. We’ve got so comfortable in 21st century life with our air-conditioning and memory-foam mattresses that we’ve developed discomfort intolerance: we don’t want to feel negative emotions. Instead, we need to see such emotions as useful information: what is this telling me about myself? How can it help me become a better, stronger person? Unfortunately, mindfulness training programmes have been doing this all along. Great ideas and nicely presented.

Why you?

She hopes to help people in their forties to embrace this quality, along with health and happiness, through setting realistic goals over a period of time. Abi says the steps in her book will help people to enjoy greater energy and vitality, more confidence, higher self esteem and better relationships.

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Vendetta

The Offering Grace McCleen

Portfolio Penguin, £9.99

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We spend a third of our adult lives working, according to author James Reed. So, securing a job which gives you immense personal satisfaction is crucial. Each entry is broken down into sections such as ‘The Real Question’, explaining what is the motive behind an enquiry, and ‘Top-lineTactic’, a concise and straightforward sentence on a recommended approach for your response. There are no quick-fix answers but questions do come with illustrative responses to help you down the path of tailoring replies to your needs, while there is also advice on the mindset you should apply when going for a job.

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has inspired countless works of literature, and now one more can be added to the list with Vendetta. Set in a Chicago, it’s a tale of revenge complicated by love as 17-year-old Sophie Gracewell falls for new bad boy in town Nicoli, not realising that their families are engaged in a secret and deadly war. But thisYoung Adult novel, the first in a trilogy, can’t simply be labelled as a pastiche of the infamous story about star-crossed lovers. Catherine Doyle has constructed a tightly woven story, with a series of twists and turns that ensure readers are kept on the edge of their seat.This isn’t by any means a realistic story, but it’s a wonderfully entertaining romantic thriller.

Madeline’s life is torn apart on her 14th birthday. Having moved to live on an island with her overbearing parents, Madeline spends her days searching for something elusive. She confuses the normal development of a teenage girl with her own search for God, mixing up what is real and what is imagined. Birthday celebrations are laid waste by events so cataclysmic that things will never be the same again. Having taken refuge in a mental infirmary, Madeline is presented with an enigmatic young psychiatrist who attempts to unravel the mystery which has been buried in her troubled mind. The Offering is sure to result in more nominations.

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INHERENT VICE

Joaquin Phoenix steps into the shoes of a pot-smoking hippy detective in this quirky crime comedy. Catch it at Cineworld now.

THE HOBBIT: Battle of the Five Armies The Roses,Tewkesbury, Tuesday, next Saturday and Sunday Times vary, £6-£8

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical will bring plenty of razzmatazz to Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre. It runs from Tuesday until next Sunday. @WeekendGlos

BIG HERO 6 (PG) Out now, Cineworld, Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays,Times and prices vary

Colin Firth plays a distinguished gent in his new movie – but this one also happens to be a kick-ass spy. He tells WEEKEND why it was time to do the unexpected

HEN Colin Firth was injured during production on his latest movie, it wasn’t a medic that was called over, it was a photographer. “Every time I got a bruise or a broken tooth, rather than get the nurse in, it was, ‘Get the cameras in, so we can show you’re going through it!’” recalls the 54-year-old. That’s because in his latest incarnation, the man known to millions as Mr Darcy, from both the Pride And Prejudice TV series and Bridget Jones movies, has turned action spy and martial arts expert, in the comic book adaptation Kingsman: The Secret Service. “When we were shooting it, the stunt guy would say, ‘Let’s get the B-roll in to film some of this, because nobody’s going to believe it’.” Colin, looking handsome in a dark suit and black-rimmed glasses, couldn’t believe it either, and is more than aware that his many fans will see it as an unexpected role. “It was unexpected for me too, but it sparked my interest immediately because of that,” admits the Hampshire-born actor, who was already intrigued by the director Matthew Vaughn, who also helmed Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class. “I think he’s a one-off. There was no script yet, it was a work in progress and he wasn’t ready to show it to me, so I just went to hear what he had to say and I found him very compelling,” reveals Colin, who was Oscar

nominated for Tom Ford’s A Single Man in 2010, and walked away with the gold statuette for The King’s Speech the following year. “Something in me just went, ‘Why not?’ It’s so unusual for me, that it seemed silly not to take a chance.” Early on, Vaughn was “full of dire warning” of the extent of training he’d be required to do. “And how much it would hurt and how much I was going to hate him by the end of it, and was I up for that,” Colin adds. “It was three hours a day for about six months, and started off in my back garden with a squat, lunge and somersaults, and then the choreography kicked in. I was learning to use parts

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of my body that I’d never used – I didn’t even know they existed. It was painful, but I warmed to it and found it exhilarating,” he continues. “This wasn’t the stuff I was doing when I was young. I wasn’t one of

the more athletic drama students. My recreation was a lot more sedate in my youth, so it was a chance in my 50s to do something completely different, and go into a bit of a physical world for a while.” Bar one stunt, involving a rig, it’s all Colin on screen. “I said that to somebody, and they looked at me with horrified disappointment that I would tell people such an egregious lie,” he notes, smiling. “One of the reasons I feel so driven to tell people, is that I won’t have gone through all that pain for nothing.” The effort definitely paid off. Not only did Livia, his Italian wife of 17 years, appreciate her newly honed husband (“It got noticed!” he confesses, laughing), but he looks a natural in the role of Harry, an impeccably suave spy and member of the secret organisation, known as Kingsman. Harry recruits street kid Eggsy, gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Suits you played by newcomer Taron Egerton, and trains him up just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius, brought to life by Samuel L. Jackson. A pastiche of the spy movies we all know and love, Colin acknowledges there’s a lot of violence - but “it’s wildly implausible”. “It’s like a provocative pantomime, and in some ways I think it’s sending up the extremity. I can’t imagine how anyone would emulate it, because you’d need to be trained to do that stuff. It’s closer to what you get in Monty Python, than it is to the realistic films about the Middle East.” He hasn’t decided whether he’ll allow his two sons – Luca, 13 and Matteo, 11 – to watch it (he also has a 24-year-old son from a previous relationship with actress Meg Tilly). “I’m not going to publicly recommend this to anyone under 15. But it’s different, because my children @WeekendGlos

saw me train, and went to set and watched me backstage and saw me in the workplace, so they have a very different perspective.” And whether or not people believe it to be gratuitously violent is “a valid conversation” to be had, Colin adds. “There are fights in Punch And Judy and Shakespeare, and there’s violence in war films and zombie films. There’s violence of all types, and unless you believe they should be extracted from all storytelling, then it has to become a conversation about where your own threshold is,” he remarks. “Whatever that threshold is, Matthew likes to go towards the edge of it, and sit there and be provocative and outrageous but without, I think, any intention to horrify. I think the violence in it is comic in tone, satirical and completely silly.” There’ll be action of a different sort, when Colin starts filming Deep Water

with The Theory Of Everything’s director James Marsh this spring. “It’s about Donald Crowhurst, who was a participant in the round the world yacht race in 1968,” he explains. “But nothing’s ever set in stone until it’s ready to go.” Genius, on the other hand, a chronicle in which he plays Max Perkins, the book editor at renowned publisher Scribner, who oversaw works by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, is in the can. The movie marks his third collaboration with Nicole Kidman, following The Railway Man and Before I Go Sleep. He grins when asked if they’ll work together again. “Inevitably,” Colin replies. “I think we’ll go for the multiple box-sets.”

Kingsman: The Secret Service is out now. Catch it at Cineworld in Cheltenham or Gloucester Quays.

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JP COOPER, GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL

JP Cooper has been attracting attention from industry insiders and fans of the romantic, selling out performances at the coolest venues around the country. Taking the UK music scene by storm, the Mancunian musician has topped the iTunes charts with his vocals, having been championed by BBC Radio’s Huw Stephens and various industry magazines. Performing an intimate gig

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, THE ROSES, TEWKESBURY

for the Guildhall sessions in Gloucester on Wednesday, the singer-songwriter’s dedicated fanbase won’t be disappointed with music from his selfrecorded back catalogue and plenty of new material added. Supporting act, Gloucesterborn Emi Mcdade is sure to reach musical heights this year as she continues to tour venues around the country. Tickets for the 7.30pm show cost £7 each. Call 01452 503050.

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TRASH, CINEWORLD, CHELTENHAM AND GLOUCESTER QUAYS IT’S a matter of conjecture whether revered comedian WC Fields told his peers to never work with animals or children. Regardless of the provenance, British director Stephen Daldry has ignored the sage advice and taken on projects that demand powerhouse performances from inexperienced performers. In 2000, he worked closely with newcomer Jamie Bell on Billy Elliot, guiding his young star to a BAFTA as Best Actor. A decade later, he performed similar miracles in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, wringing tears from 12-year-old Thomas Horn as a socially awkward boy

haunted by the death of his father in the September 11 attacks. Daldry’s talent for identifying and skillfully nurturing raw talent is evident again in Trash. Based on Andy Mulligan’s novel, which has been adapted for the screen by Richard Curtis, this rousing tale of courage in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro is blessed with luminous performances from non-professionals Rickson Tevez, Eduardo Luiz and Gabriel Weinstein. Combining the gritty setting with the life-affirming cheer of Slumdog Millionaire, it’s an undeniable crowdpleaser.

SINGER, actor and organist Graham Fellows graces the stage atThe Roses inTewkesbury next week. He’ll appear as fictional comedic character, John Shuttleworth as part of his new biographical show, Fellows. Expect a variety of ‘classics’ on his trusty Yahama keyboard including I Can’t Go Back To Savoury Now and DisaffectedYouth. Leaving Sheffield to study drama at Manchester University, Graham knew he was destined to perform, becoming a professional songwriter in the late Eighties. Falling into writing musical parodies when his mocking sense of humour met some ‘bad’ demo tapes, Graham had the idea to incarnate his alter-ego character, John Shuttleworth. The organist from Sheffield is a pitiable yet loveable soul,

with an apologetic nature and heart of gold. Married to a dinner lady and dedicated to his organ, his take on a sorry stereotype attracts theatre-goers looking for a laugh. Although his sights are set firmly on superstardom, it’s his lack of self-awareness and ever failing attempts to enter Eurovision that have audiences sniggering in their seats. Many will relate to his old fashioned antics and deliberately outdated cultural references. Tickets cost £15.75. Call 01684 295074.

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BASIL! Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society, the county’s oldest amateur dramatic group, will bring the splastick sitcom to life tomorrow. The theatre troupe will perfom three episodes of the classic comedy which saw John Cleese play a hapless hotel owner. Each episode is as memorable as the last; The Hotel Inspectors which sees

Basil in a flap, the Waldorf Salad which causes chaos in the kitchen and the episode involving Basil’s financial turmoil, entitled Communication Problems. Set in the eponymous chaotic Torquay hotel, this production invites you to relive the iconic moments. It runs from today until next Saturday (no Sunday show). For tickets, call 01242 522852. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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Saturday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live (S,HD). 11.30 James Martin: Home Comforts (S,HD). 12.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 12.10 Football Focus (S,HD). 12.50 Saturday Sportsday (S,HD). 1.00 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 2.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 4.00 Final Score (S,HD). A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. 5.20 Pointless Celebrities (R,S,HD).

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6.45 Film: Bitter Victory (S). (1957) ●●● 8.25 Live Tennis: Australian Open Women’s Final (S,HD). 11.30 Animal Park (R,S). 12.00 James Martin: Home Comforts (R,S,HD). 12.45 Hollywood Greats (R,S). 1.25 Film: Lust for Life (S,HD). (1956) ●●●● 3.25 Film: Hidalgo (S,HD). (2004) Period adventure, starring Viggo Mortensen. ●● 5.30 The Great British Sewing Bee – Class of 2014 (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 7.30 Scrambled! 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). 11.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). 12.30 ITV News (S); Weather 12.35 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). 1.40 The Undriveables (R,S,HD). 2.10 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (R,S,HD). 3.10 Doc Martin (R,S,HD). 4.10 Big Star’s Little Star (R,S,HD). 5.10 Regional News (S) 5.20 ITV News (S); Weather 5.30 You’ve Been Framed! A-Z of Animals (R,S).

Channel 4

6.00 Trans World Sport (S). 7.00 Killarney Adventure Race (S). 7.25 Itera Expedition Race (S,HD). 7.55 The Morning Line (S,HD). 9.00 The King of Queens (R,S). 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 10.30 Frasier (R,S). 11.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 12.25 Speed with Guy Martin (R,S,HD). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). 4.00 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 5.30 The Simpsons (R,S).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 SpongeBob SquarePants (S,HD). 10.35 Access. 10.45 Ice Road Truckers (R,S,HD). 11.45 Ice Road Truckers (R,S,HD). 12.40 Ice Road Truckers (R,S,HD). 1.40 Ice Road Truckers Lisa Kelly leads a convoy in Alaska. (R,S,HD). 2.40 Film: Columbo: A Friend in Deed (S). (1974) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. ●●●● 4.35 Film: Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind (S). (1975) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. ●●●●

Take Me Out, 8.05pm

The Restoration Man, 7pm

Law & Order, 10.55pm

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6.30 Flog It! (S,HD). From Colchester, Essex,.

6.30 Harry Hill’s Stars in Their Eyes (S,HD). 4/6. Five more contestants impersonate famous singers.

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 6/23. Bart befriends a former schoolboy prankster. 6.30 Channel 4 News (S,HD)

6.10 NCIS (R,S). 13/24. A commander is abducted. Guest starring Zac Efron.

7.00 The Voice UK (S,HD). 4/14. The fourth round of the chairspinning singing contest, with coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Ricky Wilson and Rita Ora aiming to bolster their teams.

7.30 Attenborough’s Paradise Birds (R,S,HD). David Attenborough examines the appeal of birds of paradise.

7.30 Planet’s Got Talent (S,HD). 3/6. Featuring a group of flexible Chinese men.

7.00 The Restoration Man (R,S,HD). 4/6. After living in a bungalow for 25 years, a Yorkshire couple aim to transform a water tower into a five-storey home.

7.00 NCIS (R,S). 14/24. The wives of two marines are murdered. 7.55 NCIS (R,S). 16/24. The team suspects a marine has faked his own death.

8.30 The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List (S,HD). 6/8. Game show, hosted by Shane Richie.

8.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 3/6. The platoon takes part in an exercise with the regular army.

8.05 Take Me Out (S,HD). 5/10. A dancer from London, a barman from Leicester, a security guard from Dublin and a busker from Kent vie for the attentions of 30 single women. Paddy McGuinness hosts the dating show.

8.00 The World’s Weirdest Weather (S,HD). 1/4. New series.

8.50 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

9.20 Casualty (S,HD). 18/46. Connie throws herself into work.

9.00 The Secret World of Lewis Carroll (S). Martha Kearney explores the life and work of the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

9.20 The Jonathan Ross Show (S,HD). 2/11. The host is joined by Great British Bake Off presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, veteran actress Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones’ Olenna Tyrell) and Benidorm star Johnny Vegas.

9.00 Ted (S,HD). (2012) Premiere. A boy’s magical living teddy remains his friend into adulthood, creating tension with his girlfriend. Comedy, starring Mark Wahlberg, with the voice of Seth MacFarlane. ●●●●

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 26/33. Catching up with the celebrities as they react to Friday night’s eviction, revealing how the departure has affected the remaining contestants.

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6.10 Regional News (S,HD) 6.30 Now You See It (S,HD). 4/8. The best and worst of the magic world.

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10.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (S,HD). 2/20. The family of the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary are held hostage. 10.55 Law & Order (S,HD). 2/18.

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10.25 ITV News (S); Weather 10.00 QI (S,HD). Second of two 10.10 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) compilations of highlights from 10.35 The Shawshank Redemption 10.30 Match of the Day (S,HD). Gary the L series. Last in the series. (S,HD). (1994) Drama, with Tim Lineker presents highlights of Robbins and Morgan Freeman. 10.30 Ginger & Rosa (S,HD). (2012) the latest Premier League ●●●●● Drama, starring Elle Fanning clashes. Followed by National and Alice Englert. ●●● Lottery Update.

12.00 The Football League Show (S,HD). Highlights of the latest games in the Championship, League One and League Two. 1.20 Film: Stark Raving Mad (S). (2002) Comedy, starring Seann William Scott. ●● 2.55 Weather for the Week Ahead (S,HD). 3.00 BBC News (S,HD).

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11.55 The Tempest (S,HD). (2010) Shakespearean fantasy, starring Helen Mirren and Felicity Jones. ●●●

1.40 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

1.10 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). Text-based information service.

11.10 Your Highness (S,HD). (2011) Fantasy comedy, with Danny McBride, James Franco and Natalie Portman. ●●

11.50 Criminals: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 3/8. The use of CCTV to tackle motoring offences.

1.05 The Last Leg (R,S,HD). With Call the Midwife star Miranda Hart. 2.00 Film: Prizzi’s Honor (S,HD). (1985) Black comedy drama, starring Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner. ●●●●● 4.10 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). Omnibus. Ste is out for revenge.

12.15 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Celebrity Big Brother (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). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 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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Sunday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast News, sport and entertainment reports. (S,HD) 7.30 Match of the Day (R,S,HD). 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD) 10.00 The Big Questions (S,HD). 11.00 Sunday Politics (S,HD). 12.15 MOTD2 Extra (S). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD) 1.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 2.15 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.00 Eat Well for Less? (R,S,HD). 4.00 Your Home in Their Hands (S,HD). 5.00 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 5.35 Regional News (S,HD)

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

6.00 The Football League Show (R,S,HD). 7.20 Countryfile (R,S,HD). 8.15 Live Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Final (S,HD). 12.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (R,S). 1.30 James Martin: Home Comforts (R,S,HD). 2.00 Food & Drink (R,S,HD). 2.30 Joan Fontaine: Talking Pictures (R,S). 3.00 Film: Ivanhoe (S). (1952) Medieval adventure, starring Robert Taylor. ●●●● 4.45 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 5.15 Ski Sunday (S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 7.30 Scrambled! 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). 11.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). 12.30 ITV News (S); Weather 12.40 Harry Hill’s Stars in Their Eyes (R,S,HD). 1.40 Off Their Rockers (R,S,HD). 2.10 Mel & Sue’s Best Bits (S,HD). 3.15 Tipping Point (R,S). 4.15 Film: The Spy Who Loved Me James Bond spy adventure, starring Roger Moore. (S,HD). (1977) ●●●●

Channel 4

6.20 NFL: Rush Zone (S,HD). 6.45 How I Met Your Mother (R,S,HD). 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 8.30 Frasier (R,S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S,HD). 12.30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast (R,S,HD). 1.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 2.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 3.00 Film: Penelope (S,HD). (2006) Romantic fantasy, starring Christina Ricci. ●●● 4.50 Channel 4 News (S,HD) 5.20 Film: Mr Popper’s Penguins (S,HD). (2011) ●●●

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 SpongeBob SquarePants (S). 10.35 Access (R). 10.40 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge (R,S,HD). 11.40 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge (R,S,HD). 12.35 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge (R,S,HD). 1.35 Film: A Little Princess (S,HD). (1995) ●●●● 3.25 Film: Hoodwinked (S,HD). (2005) ●● 4.55 Film: Made of Honor (S,HD). (2008) Romantic comedy, starring Patrick Dempsey. ●●

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6.00 Animals in Love (S). 1/2. Part one of two. Liz Bonnin explores how animals meets, mate and form relationships.

6.00 The Coffee Trail with Simon Reeve (R,S,HD). The adventurer examines the coffee industry in Vietnam.

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

7.00 Countryfile (S,HD). A visit to West Yorkshire, featuring a trail of stones with a poetic theme.

7.00 The Motorway: Life in the Fast Lane (R,S,HD). 1/4. Documentary series going behind the scenes of one of the busiest stretches of motorway in Britain.

7.00 Get Your Act Together (S,HD). 3/6. More celebrities compete for a place in the final.

7.00 The Jump (S,HD). 1/8. New series. Sixteen celebrities compete in the winter-sport competition, presented by Davina McCall.

8.00 Call the Midwife (S,HD). 3/8. A mum-to-be is distraught when her husband is arrested for gross indecency in the gents, while a pregnant Irish woman in need of nourishment goes missing.

8.00 Top Gear (S,HD). 2/10. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on a road trip across Australia’s Northern Territory in GT cars. Kiefer Sutherland takes to the track in the Reasonably Priced Car.

8.15 All Star Family Fortunes (S,HD). 2/10. With Helen Skelton and Daniel O’Donnell.

8.00 The Hotel (S,HD). 6/8. Mark plans a big wrestling event for the Cavendish, hoping that success could turn the hotel into a centre for the sport, while Mike organises a 1970s night.

8.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

9.00 Last Tango in Halifax (S,HD). 6/6. Gillian’s wedding day arrives, but the bride is suffering a serious case of cold feet, leaving Caroline to get to the bottom of her stepsister’s reluctance. Last in the series.

9.00 Dragons’ Den (S,HD). 8/12. A mother and daughter pitch waterproof products for children, while a trio of breakdancers introduce the Dragons to some innovative earphones. Evan Davis presents.

9.00 Mr Selfridge (S,HD). 2/10. Harry pursues a new charitable project, Crabb faces a professional dilemma, a major fashion event proves a challenge for the staff and Miss Mardle decides to make a fresh start.

9.00 Our Guy in India (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. Guy Martin takes a 1,000-mile journey across India to compete in a motorcycle race, introducing viewers to a rarely seen side of the country along the way.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 27/33. The remaining housemates embark on their final week, knowing only one of them can be crowned Celebrity Big Brother winner on Friday night.

10.00 Regional News (S,HD) 10.30 Match of the Day 2 (S,HD). Arsenal v Aston Villa and Southampton v Swansea City. Mark Chapman reviews the latest Premier League matches at the Emirates Stadium and St Mary’s Stadium respectively.

10.00 True Grit (S,HD). (2010) A farm girl recruits a hard-drinking, one-eyed marshal to help her track down the man who killed her father. The Coen brothers’ Western, with Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld. ●●●●●

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12.50 Weather for the Week Ahead (S,HD). 12.55 BBC News (S,HD).

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6.50 Hellboy II: The Golden Army (S). (2008) Action fantasy sequel, starring Ron Perlman. ●●●●

10.00 ITV News (S); Weather 10.05 The Simpsons (R,S). 12/23. With the guest voice of Dolly 10.15 Perspectives – The Man in Parton. the Hat: Rene Magritte with Will Young (R,S,HD). 3/6. A fan 10.30 The Super Bowl: American of Magritte since the age of 15, Football Live (S,HD). New singer and actor Will Young England Patriots v Seattle travels to the surrealist artist’s Seahawks (Kick-off 11.30pm). native Belgium.

10.00 Justice (S,HD). (2011) A man is approached by vigilantes after his wife is attacked, but learns the price for their help is that he must kill someone. Thriller, with Nicolas Cage and January Jones. ●●

11.15 LV= Cup Rugby Union (S,HD). Highlights of the latest pool matches.

12.10 The Store. Home shopping. 2.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.15 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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3.30 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 3.40 Kirstie’s Best of Both Worlds (R,S,HD). Kirstie Allsopp goes house-hunting in and around Bristol. 4.35 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (R,S). Properties in Brighton and Italy. 5.30 Face the Clock (R,S,HD). Fast-paced quiz show, hosted by Rory Bremner.

12.00 Britain’s Flashiest Families (R,S,HD). 1.00 SuperCasino. 3.10 Storage: Flog the Lot! (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). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

Monday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 11.45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD); Regional News. 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Father Brown (R,S,HD). 3.00 The Link (S,HD). 3.45 Escape to the Country (S,HD). 4.30 Antiques Road Trip (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

8.20 Sign Zone: Channel Patrol (R,S). 9.05 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (R,S). 10.05 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S). 10.35 Click (R,S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Coast (R,S,HD). 1.15 The War Lords (R,S,HD). 1.45 The Road to War (R,S,HD). 2.40 Mountain (R,S,HD). 3.40 Open All Hours (R,S). 4.10 To the Manor Born (R,S). 4.35 Hi-de-Hi! (R,S). 5.15 Flog It! (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 10.55 ITV News (S) 11.00 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). Celebrity interviews and topical studio discussion. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Judge Rinder (S,HD). 3.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Mel & Sue (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 The King of Queens. 7.10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 8.00 Frasier. 9.05 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.05 Undercover Boss USA (HD). 11.00 Car SOS (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.05 Three in a Bed. 2.10 Countdown (HD). 3.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.00 Shipping Wars UK (HD). 4.45 Couples Come Dine with Me (HD). 5.30 The Simpsons.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Traders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). The remaining housemates embark on their final week. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Angels Fall (S). (2007) Crime drama, starring Heather Locklear. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Coronation Street, 7.30pm

Catastrophe, 10pm

Celebrity Big Brother… 8pm

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6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 99/100. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain (S,HD). 1/10. New series.

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 2/23. Homer becomes an inventor. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD).

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Marilyn worries about losing her friendship with Jet. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. 7.30 Inside Out (S). Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Top Gear (R,S,HD). 2/10. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on a road trip across Australia’s Northern Territory in GT cars.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Andy and Katie’s caravan is set alight. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). David sees a solicitor to establish his legal rights regarding Max.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S,HD)

7.00 Criminals: Caught on Camera (S,HD). 4/8. The use of CCTV to tackle shoplifters. 7.30 Car Crash TV (S,HD).

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Dean’s world crumbles as rumours about him begin to spread. 8.30 Emergency in A&E – Panorama (S,HD). The pressures faced by Britain’s emergency medical staff.

8.00 University Challenge (S,HD). 27/37. The third of the quarterfinal matches. 8.30 Only Connect (S,HD). 20/27. Three QI researchers take on a team of coders.

8.00 Richard Wilson on the Road (S,HD). 5/6. The actor takes his Daimler to Devon. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Maddie takes revenge on Norris.

8.00 The Jump (S,HD). 2/8. The eight women compete in the skeleton event and the four weakest face the live ski jump, before two are eliminated from the contest. Presented by Davina McCall. Continues tomorrow.

8.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Bombshell! (S,HD). There are just two days until the last eviction – and four days until the final – but Big Brother isn’t making it easy as he springs a big surprise on the remaining housemates.

9.00 Silent Witness (S,HD). 9/10. Part one of two. The investigators help to find the killer of a policeman, found beaten and shot in his burntout car – and suspicion quickly falls on the son of a local crime boss. Concludes tomorrow.

9.00 A Cook Abroad: Dave Myers’ Egypt (S,HD). 1/6. New series. Culinary travelogue in which celebrity cooks and chefs visit foreign countries to sample their food, beginning with Hairy Biker Dave Myers heading to north Africa.

9.00 Broadchurch (S,HD). 5/8. New information forces Hardy and Ellie to re-evaluate what they believe, Sharon receives unexpected help, while Olly gets a major scoop.

9.00 The Undateables: Two Weddings and a Baby (S,HD). 5/5. Former participants who have found love, including a man with Tourette’s who plans to propose to his girlfriend, and a disabled woman expecting her first baby. Last in the series.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: The Fallout – Live (S,HD). 29/33. Reactions to the massive bombshell Big Brother has just dropped on the housemates.

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Backchat with Jack 10.00 Catastrophe (S,HD). 3/6. Whitehall and His Dad (S,HD). 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather Sharon has a chance meeting 5/6. With guests Cilla Black and 10.40 The Jonathan Ross Show with an old flame. John Bishop. 10.35 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks (R,S,HD). 2/11. The host is 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented and Tattoos (R,S,HD). 3/6. joined by Great British Bake Off by Evan Davis. Followed by presenters Mel Giedroyc and Weather. Sue Perkins.

10.00 10,000 BC (S,HD). 1/10. New series. Twenty people are challenged to survive for two months in the wilderness by hunting and foraging for food in a social experiment re-creating conditions of the Stone Age.

11.30 Waterloo Road (R,S,HD). The PTA compares the merits of Havelock High and Waterloo Road.

11.20 My Right to Die: Debbie’s Story (S). Right-to-die campaigner Debbie Purdy’s final year. 11.50 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer (R,S,HD). 3/6.

11.45 The Kyle Files (R,S,HD). 4/6. Counterfeit and dangerous goods on the nation’s high streets.

11.40 24 Hours in A&E (R,S,HD). 4/7. A baby is rushed in after suffering a fit and losing consciousness.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). 19/23. Rylan Clark presents the CBB companion show, in which a celebrity panel and the studio audience give their thoughts on the housemates.

12.30 The Graham Norton Show (R,S,HD). With Judi Dench, Dev Patel and First Aid Kit. 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead (S,HD). 1.20 BBC News (S,HD).

12.50 Sign Zone: The Super-Rich and Us (R,S). Part two of two. How the destabilisation of work life in the 1970s drove a new profit culture. 1.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (S).

12.10 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. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.35 Walking the Nile (R,S,HD). 1.30 Man vs Weird (R,S,HD). 2.25 Jon Richardson Grows Up (R,S,HD). 3.20 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (R,S). 4.15 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 4.30 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 4.40 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.35 Face the Clock (R,S,HD).

12.00 Botched Up Bodies (R,S). 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Britain’s Flashiest Families (R,S,HD). 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.25 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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Tuesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 11.45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD); Regional News. 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Father Brown (R,S,HD). 3.00 The Link (S,HD). 3.45 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Antiques Road Trip (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS ●●●●● Excellent ●●●● Very good ●●● Good ●● Average ● Poor

BBC2

8.20 Sign Zone: Channel Patrol (R,S). 9.05 Kate Humble – Into the Volcano (R,S). 10.05 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (R,S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Coast (R,S,HD). 1.20 The War Lords (R,S,HD). 1.50 The Road to War (S,HD). 2.40 Mountain (R,S,HD). 3.40 Open All Hours (R,S). 4.10 To the Manor Born (R,S). 4.40 Hi-de-Hi! (R,S). 5.15 Flog It! (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 10.55 ITV News (S) 11.00 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest Katie Piper. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Judge Rinder (S,HD). 3.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Mel & Sue (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Traders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother: The Fallout. Reactions to Big Brother’s bombshell. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Undercover Bridesmaid (S,HD). (2012) Premiere. Comedy, starring Brooke Burns. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Deirdre and Me: A Tribute, 7.30pm

Ramsay’s Hotel Hell, 10pm

10,000 BC, 10pm

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6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 100/100. 6.30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain (S,HD). 2/10. Collectibles that tell the story of London’s past.

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 5/23. Homer befriends a group of holidaying celebrities. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Nico’s actions put Cindy in danger.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Chris secures his dream job on a cruise ship. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). The Carters argue about Stan’s request. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Antiques Road Trip (R,S,HD). Antiques experts travel around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 Deirdre and Me: A Tribute (S). A 2012 documentary about the late Anne Kirkbride’s soap career.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S,HD)

7.00 Benefits: 19 Kids and a Whole Load of Debt (R,S,HD).

8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 17/52. MaryClaire takes charge of AAU in Fletch’s absence, while Jonny tries to make peace between the parents of a teenage boy, who cannot agree whether his organs should be donated.

8.00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer (S,HD). 4/6. Alex heads to a struggling indoor soft play centre in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, and tries to get the owners to realise the importance of customer satisfaction.

8.00 Bad Builders – Bang to Rights (S,HD). 2/3. Dominic Littlewood goes on the trail of a rogue builder who was paid £53,000 to create a downstairs bathroom and bedroom for a disabled teenager, but left the job unfinished.

8.00 The Jump (S,HD). 3/8. The remaining 12 celebrities compete in the snow crash, in which they are pitted against each other in races, with each winner securing their place in the competition. Continues tomorrow.

8.00 Costa Del Casualty: Benidorm ER (S,HD). Doctors fight to save the life of an 81-year-old Scarborough man who has suffered a stroke. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Silent Witness (S,HD). 10/10. Part two of two. Criminal Jason Simons is found dead – murdered in a manner that seems far too similar to Detective Honeywell for it to be a coincidence. Last in the series.

9.00 Inside the Commons (S,HD). 1/4. New series. Documentary giving an insight into day-today life and work at the House of Commons, following everyone from from the Prime Minister to maintenance staff.

9.00 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans (S,HD). 3/3. The comedian looks after a 10-month-old orphaned monkey for the day, before experiencing the life of a volunteer at an animal rehabilitation centre.

9.00 24 Hours in Police Custody (S,HD). Investigating officer Gary Hales gets to grips with a disturbing set of crimes in which several elderly people have been sexually assaulted in a graveyard.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 30/33. A chance to catch up with the latest action, including all the drama of last night’s massive surprise.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 Benidorm (R,S). 2/6. Martin and Kate get lost in the town centre.

10.00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S,HD). 8/8. A hotel in Minnesota where staff are on the brink of revolt. Last in the series. 10.55 The Mega Brothel (R,S,HD).

10.00 10,000 BC (S,HD). 2/10. Steve calls a meeting as he is keen for the tribe not to repeat the mistakes made on the first day, while Paul sets about building a boar trap and others improve their shelters.

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10.00 Rory Bremner’s Coalition Report (S,HD). The impressionist takes a satirical look at the current state of politics. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Evan Davis.

11.15 Gareth Thomas: Game Changer (S,HD). Former rugby player Gareth Thomas talks about his difficult decision to come out as gay five years ago – and why he hid his sexuality for so long.

11.10 Carry On Jack (S,HD). (1963) 11.15 Weather (S,HD) Comedy, with Bernard Cribbins 11.20 Dragons’ Den (R,S,HD). 8/12. A and Juliet Mills. ●● mother and daughter pitch waterproof products for children.

12.15 Film: Forget Me Not (S,HD). (2010) Romantic drama, with Tobias Menzies and Genevieve O’Reilly. ●●● 1.45 Weather for the Week Ahead (S,HD). 1.50 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Film 2015 (R,S). Reviews of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Inherent Vice. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 3.50 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.45 Count Arthur Strong (S,HD). 5/7. A documentary begins to film a profile of Michael.

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12.45 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Loose Women (R,HD). With guest Katie Piper. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). 20/23. Emma Willis presents the CBB companion show.

12.00 Poker (S,HD). 12.55 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 1.25 Trans World Sport (R,S). 2.25 Itera Expedition Race (R,S,HD). 2.50 Killarney Adventure Race (R,S). 3.15 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money (R,S,HD). 4.10 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (R,S). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 10 Most Annoying Things About 1999 (R,S). 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Sugar Daddy, 82, Seeks 24-Year-Old: Age Gap Love (R,S,HD). 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.25 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.50 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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Wednesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 11.45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD); Regional News. 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Father Brown (R,S,HD). 3.00 The Link (S,HD). 3.45 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Antiques Road Trip (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

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BBC2

7.45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 8.15 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under (R,S). 9.00 Life Story: The Full Circle (R,S). 10.00 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S). 10.30 See Hear (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Coast (R,S). 1.20 The War Lords (R,S,HD). 1.50 The Road to War (S,HD). 2.40 Mountain (R,S,HD). 3.40 Open All Hours (R,S). 4.10 To the Manor Born (R,S). 4.40 Hi-de-Hi! (R,S). 5.15 Flog It! (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 10.55 ITV News (S) 11.00 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With actress Amanda Burton. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Judge Rinder (S,HD). 3.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Mel & Sue (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff Topical talk show. (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Traders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). The latest action from the all-star house. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Another Man’s Wife (S,HD). (2011) Thriller, starring Rena Sofer. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Emmerdale, 7pm

Bodyshockers … 10pm

33 & Married to Grandpa … 10pm

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 7/23. Lisa cheats in an exam. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). The race is on to save Cindy, while Dirk faces a tough decision.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Kyle is furious when he discovers Neive has sampled one of his songs. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). 7.30 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). An FA Cup fourth-round replay (Kick-off TBA). Subsequent programmes subject to change.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 1/70. New series. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain (S,HD). 3/10. Tim Wonnacott visits Worcester. 7.00 Antiques Road Trip (S,HD). Antiques experts travel around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Aaron tells Katie about his affair with Robert. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Steve attends his second therapy session.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S,HD)

7.00 Cowboy Builders (S,HD).

8.00 Alaska – Earth’s Frozen Kingdom (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Documentary following the fortunes of humans and animals over the course of a year in the American state as they battle the elements, beginning with spring.

8.00 Midsomer Murders (S,HD). 2/4. Barnaby and Nelson uncover conflict between the local church and pagan traditions after a famous illusionist’s show takes a tragic turn. Neil Dudgeon stars in the murder mystery.

8.00 The Jump (S,HD). 4/8. The 10 remaining celebrities tackle the gruelling parallel slalom, with five head-to-head races on a steep mountain course deciding who stays in the competition. Continues tomorrow.

8.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (S,HD). 1/8. New series. The observational documentary returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Putneymead Group Medical Practice in Putney, south-west London.

9.00 24 Hours in A&E (S,HD). 5/7. An 85-year-old man is brought to St George’s with a swollen hand after cutting his finger on some wire two weeks earlier, and a 23-year-old woman is rushed in following a car crash.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction (S,HD). 31/33. Emma Willis presents as the remaining housemates are whittled down further ahead of the final. Plus, highlights of the most recent events in the all-star house.

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6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather

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A Question of Sport, 10.45pm

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10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.45 A Question of Sport (S,HD). With Robbie Hunter-Paul, Helen Glover, Chris Cusiter and Martyn Rooney.

10.00 Up the Women (S,HD). 3/6. Margaret leads a protest about women’s exclusion from playing and watching sport. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Evan Davis.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 Bring Back Borstal (R,S,HD). 4/4. The Governor tries to persuade troubled former borstal boy Casey to return. Last in the series.

11.15 Film 2015 (S,HD). 4/7. 11.45 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (HD). (1997) Fact-based drama directed by Clint Eastwood, starring John Cusack and Kevin Spacey. ●●●●

11.15 Weather (S,HD) 11.20 Inside the Commons (R,S,HD). 1/4. Documentary giving an insight into day-today life and work at the House of Commons.

11.35 I Never Knew That About 11.00 The Undateables: Two Britain (R,S,HD). 6/8. A monkey Weddings and a Baby legend, flying to work and a (R,S,HD). 5/5. Former hunt for gold. participants who have found love. Last in the series.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: See Hear (R,S,HD). 12.50 Posh People: Inside Tatler (R,S). Behind the scenes at the Moscow offices of Tatler Russia. Last in the series. 1.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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9.00 Wolf Hall (S,HD). 3/6. Cromwell manoeuvres a bill through Parliament acknowledging Henry as head of the Church of England, and seizes a chance to take revenge over Harry Percy’s part in Wolsey’s downfall.

10.00 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks 10.00 33 & Married to Grandpa: and Tattoos (S,HD). 5/6. A man Age Gap Love (S,HD). 2/3. A who wants to turn his 51-year-old Mancunian shoulders and chest into a giant planning to marry her 26-yeartattooed memento of Thailand. old Tunisian partner.

12.00 Music on 4: Launched at Red Bull Studios (S,HD). 12.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (R,S,HD). 1.20 Film: Barney’s Version (S,HD). (2010) Drama, starring Paul Giamatti. ●●●● 3.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (R,S). Properties in Devon and Almeria. 4.35 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.30 Face the Clock (R,S,HD).

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11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). 21/23. Rylan Clark and his guests discuss tonight’s eviction, debating whether the public made the right decision and chatting to the unlucky housemate. 12.00 Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts (R,S,HD). 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Botched Up Bodies (R,S). 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.25 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

Wimbledon Departing Jul 2015

This is your chance to soak up the unique atmosphere of Wimbledon over the final weekend, savouring those famous strawberries and cream – celebrity spotting, before taking your seat on No.1 Court, to watch the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear compete in the finals of the Junior and Veterans’ events.

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Thursday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Saints and Scroungers (R,S,HD). 11.45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD); Regional News. 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Father Brown (R,S,HD). 3.00 The Link (S,HD). 3.45 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Antiques Road Trip (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

8.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under (R,S). 9.05 Six Puppies and Us (R,S). 10.05 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (R,S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Coast (R,S,HD). 1.25 The War Lords (R,S,HD). 1.55 The Road to War (R,S,HD). 2.45 Mountain (R,S,HD). 3.45 Open All Hours (R,S). 4.15 To the Manor Born (R,S). 4.45 Hi-de-Hi! (R,S). 5.15 Flog It! (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 10.55 ITV News (S) 11.00 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest Ricky Tomlinson. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Judge Rinder (S,HD). 3.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Mel & Sue (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 The King of Queens. 7.10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 8.05 Frasier. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.05 Undercover Boss USA (HD). 11.00 Car SOS (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary (HD) 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.05 Three in a Bed. 2.10 Countdown (HD). 3.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.00 Shipping Wars UK (HD). 4.45 Couples Come Dine with Me (HD). 5.30 The Simpsons.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Traders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother: The Eviction (R,S,HD). Emma Willis presents the next eviction. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Seduced by Lies (S,HD). (2010) Thriller, starring Josie Davis. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Birds of a Feather, 8.30pm

Cucumber, 9pm

The Classic Car Show, 7pm

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 9/23. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Dirk’s decision attracts unwanted attention.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Sophie’s behaviour makes Nate worried for his life. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Topical stories from around the UK. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). A furious Mick goes missing with Dean. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 2/70. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain (S,HD). 4/10. Tim Wonnacott heads to Bakewell in Derbyshire. 7.00 Antiques Road Trip (S,HD). Antiques experts travel around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Robert meets Aaron for one last goodbye on his wedding day. 7.30 The Kyle Files (S,HD). 5/6. The world of cosmetic procedures.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S,HD)

7.00 The Classic Car Show (S,HD). New series. Quentin Willson and Jodie Kidd present the motoring magazine about vintage vehicles. Followed by 5 News Update.

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Eat Well for Less?, 8pm

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8.00 The Great British Sewing Bee (S,HD). 1/6. New series. Ten people compete to be crowned Britain’s best amateur sewer, beginning by making a pair of women’s trousers, transforming a denim shirt and creating a summer dress.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Tensions reach boiling point between Robert and Katie. 8.30 Birds of a Feather (S,HD). 7/8. Part one of two. Sharon plans a weekend away.

8.00 The Jump (S,HD). 5/8. The nine remaining contestants compete in one of the most dangerous winter sports – the bobsleigh – reaching speeds of around 60mph. Presented by Davina McCall. Continues tomorrow.

8.00 Secrets of Rome’s Colosseum (S,HD). Steve Burrows leads a team of scientists and historians to investigate the engineering involved in the construction of the amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome.

9.00 Death in Paradise (S,HD). 5/8. A veteran rock band reunite on the island to record a new album – only for the lead singer to be electrocuted in the swimming pool while the others are in the studio.

9.00 Modern Times: Warwick Davis’ Big Night Out (S,HD). Documentary following the Life’s Too Short star as he sets up the Reduced Height Theatre Company, with the aim of producing classic plays cast entirely with small actors.

9.00 Car Crash Britain (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. Shocking road accidents and near-misses captured on drivers’ and cyclists’ personal cameras, featuring some of the greatest escapes and most astonishing moments.

9.00 Cucumber (S,HD). 3/8. Henry stumbles into a dangerous trap when Freddie meets his old school teacher, while Lance takes action by cutting his partner of nine years off completely.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 32/33. The last chance to catch up with the famous contestants’ antics before the impending final, including another chance to see their reactions to Wednesday’s eviction.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S) 10.45 Question Time (S,HD). 17/38. David Dimbleby chairs a topical debate from Finchley in north London.

10.00 Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe (S,HD). 2/6. A satirical look at the latest news from politics, the media and the internet. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Kirsty Wark.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 Kylie: Kiss Me Once (R,S). Highlights from the pop princess’s current tour.

10.00 Married Behind Bars (S). The stories of three American couples whose weddings are taking place in prison, where they must walk down the aisle via an X-ray machine and kiss through bulletproof glass.

10.00 Botched Up Bodies (R,S,HD). 2/2. Surgeons work to rectify the results of cosmetic procedures, including a woman left with 10lb of excess skin after a gastric band helped her lose 15st.

11.45 This Week (S,HD). The past seven days in politics.

11.50 Ade at Sea (R,S,HD). 3/6. 11.15 Weather (S,HD) Adrian Edmondson sails the 11.20 A Cook Abroad: Dave Myers’ coastline around Bridlington, Egypt (R,S,HD). 1/6. Culinary East Yorkshire. travelogue in which celebrity cooks and chefs visit foreign countries to sample their food.

11.05 24 Hours in Police Custody (R,S,HD). Investigating officer Gary Hales gets to grips with a disturbing set of crimes in which several elderly people have been sexually assaulted in a graveyard.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). 22/23. Emma Willis looks forward to tomorrow night’s final.

12.30 Skiing Weatherview (S). 12.35 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Rubens: An Extra Large Story (R,S,HD). Waldemar Januszczak examines the life and art of Flemish baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. 1.20 Sign Zone: Emergency in A&E – Panorama (R,S). 1.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (S).

12.05 Up All Night: The Minicab Office (R,S,HD). Life at a taxi firm in the centre of Norwich. 1.05 One Born Every Minute (R,S,HD). 2.00 Grand Designs Australia (S). 3.00 Kirstie’s Best of Both Worlds (R,S,HD). 3.55 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (R,S). 4.50 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Race to the Pole (R,S,HD). Richard Parks sets out on his unassisted ski to the South Pole. Last in the series. 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.25 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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8.00 Eat Well for Less? (S,HD). 2/3. Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin help a couple from Stratfordupon-Avon cut their shopping bill, spying on them in the supermarket to see where they are going wrong.

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A Royal Albert Hall Concert Break! Departing Mar 2015 Our price includes • Return coach travel • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a good hotel in London • A choir seat for Classical Spectacular (upgrades available) • A sightseeing tour of London or time to shop and sightsee • The services of a tour manager

Friday’s Television Guide BBC1

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.05 Saints and Scroungers 7.50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 8.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under 9.05 The Big Allotment Challenge (R,S). 10.05 Food & Drink (R,S). 10.35 The Travel Show (R,S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Coast 1.20 The War Lords 1.50 The Road to War 2.40 Mountain 3.40 Open All Hours 4.10 To the Manor Born 4.40 Hi-de-Hi! 5.15 Flog It! (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain News, current affairs and lifestyle features. (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 10.55 ITV News (S) 11.00 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Judge Rinder (S,HD). 3.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Mel & Sue (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS: Los Angeles (R,S,HD). 3.10 Film: A Risk Worth Taking (S). (2008) Romantic drama, with Muriel Baumeister and Tim Dutton. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

The Martin Lewis Money … 8pm

The Last Leg, 10pm

Ice Road Truckers, 8pm

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 11/23. Chief Wiggum enforces a curfew. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Dirk’s tormentor steps it up a notch.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Sophie sets her caravan alight. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Chris Evans and Alex Jones. 7.30 Live Six Nations Rugby Union (S,HD). Wales v England (Kick-off 8.05pm).

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 3/70. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain (S,HD). 5/10. Tim Wonnacott visits Cambridge’s Town and Country Fair. 7.00 Six Nations Rugby Union (S). A look ahead to this year’s tournament. 7.30 The Wonder of Animals (R,S,HD). Wildlife documentary series.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Andy goes in search of Katie. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Roy heads to the boating lake to scatter Hayley’s ashes.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S,HD)

7.00 The Billion Dollar Wreck Hunt (R,S,HD). The work of deep-water salvage company Odyssey Marine Exploration. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Mastermind (S,HD). 24/31. Specialist subjects include Joy Division and The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Food & Drink (S,HD). 6/10. The benefits of healthy food, with guest Cyrus Todiwala.

8.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show (S,HD). 9/9. Cutting the cost of holidays. Last in the series. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Callum blackmails David into providing him with an alibi.

8.00 The Jump (S,HD). 6/8. The remaining celebrities head up into the mountains once more to compete in the unforgiving ski cross, battling for places in the semi-final. Presented by Davina McCall.

8.00 Ice Road Truckers (S,HD). The season nears its close and the rising temperatures bring bigger cracks to the ice roads, while the load-count battle between Polar and VP reaches boiling point. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 The Big Allotment Challenge (S,HD). 6/6. The three finalists present cauliflowers and Cape gooseberries, make a floral arch, and prepare canapes, cocktails and sweets, before the winner is announced. Last in the series.

9.00 Benidorm (S,HD). 6/7. A dejected Joyce receives another blow when Janey reinstates Jason Gallagher as bar manager, the Oracle gets trapped in a lift with his mother, and Clive falls victim to a scam.

9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S,HD). 5/5. Captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, while Jack Whitehall is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. Jimmy Carr hosts.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final (S,HD). 33/33. After four weeks of nominations, tasks, evictions and walkouts, the moment has arrived as Emma Willis whittles down the finalists and announces the winner. Last in the series.

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The Graham Norton Show, 10.35pm

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as she managed to do this the whole thing sprang out of the packaging and I dragged it over to my space. Here I tried to lay it out but it kept curling back up. By this time nervous giggles were beginning to escape my throat. Finally I pinned the mat down and assumed the crosslegged position, but it was already time for Down Dog pose. There I was, doing the downward dog, trying not to laugh or make any other bodily noises, feeling my running trousers edging down and trying to be sensible, spiritual and focussed. As usual I had evoked chaos in what should have been a simple execution of tasks. The teacher, Sarah, turned out to be very laid back and didn’t bat an eyelid. Her class was a refreshing, gentle one and the accompanying music eclectic such as Jay-Z, Bob Marley and Alt-J. The rules? – move where it feels good to move. At the end we all listened to a recording of Tibetan gongs and then she gave us each a home-made smoothie with clementines and almond milk because she’s also a nutritionist. I had evidently got away with my inelegant arrival and signed up for a whole month of this yoga adventure.

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Roast oysters, monkfish, beer and beans stew followed by a rather theatrical banana flambée.

What would you drink?

Green tea or Chateauneuf du Pape.

What is your guilty pleasure?

I love giving dinner parties but I don’t do any of the cooking. Richard does it all.

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

I seem to have been blessed with a great diversity of brilliant friends. We often have about 15 to dinner. Last weekend our guests included Mark Hurrell who was the last person to interview Laurie Lee andToyah Willcox, who met him in the Eighties, so they could compare notes. Also one of my favourite MPs, Martin Horwood, and the sculptor RoryYoung who is currently carving seven life-size martyrs for St Albans Cathedral. At a recent party we had the wonderful Nick Park, the green poet and composer Martin Kiszko along with a bishop, a vice chancellor and a baronet.

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How would you describe your ideal weekend?

If I’m not seeing family or friends I always feel good working in one of my studios – two weeks ago I painted on through Saturday and Sunday nights completing canvases for two of my dealers to show at the London Art Fair.

Some time at my easel.

PJ is currently exhibiting her ‘Best of the Contemporaries’ work inToronto. She is also working towards her next solo London show at Panter & Hall in Pall Mall from October 1 to 17 and has a big museum show planned in Japan next year. In the meantime she’s completing the altarpiece for St Michael & All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve, to be installed later this year.

Who would you spend it with?

As both my children live in London we would probably go up to the South Bank, see an exhibition or two then wine and dine them at the Chelsea Arts Club.

What film would you watch?

I definitely want to watch Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel as my son Nathan was the art director.

What would you watch on TV?

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

Paris, to dine with the Blondels, my French dealers of 25 years and their other artists in the Marais.

What would you read?

Usually a biography but am currently reading Donna Tartt’sThe Goldfinch.

What would you eat?

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