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TATLER EDITOR KATE REARDON: MANNERS MAKETH THE WOMAN HOW TO WEAR SHORTS THIS SUMMER

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Food, glorious food Great British Bake Off presenter Paul Hollywood is appearing at Gloucester Quays Food Festival today and we’re sure tickets to his demonstrations will go like hot cakes. James Martin is also on the line-up tomorrow. For tickets, visit gloucesterquaysfoodfestival.co.uk

Lee Evans

Comedian Lee Evans is performing a sell-out show at Cheltenham Racecourse tomorrow night for his new stand-up tour – Monsters.

WOMAD

This year’s WOMAD festival at Charlton Park gets under way on Thursday with a stellar line-up from around the world including Nitin Sawhney and Sinead O’Connor. For day and weekend tickets, visit womad.co.uk

FASHION & BEAUTY

HEALTH & WELLBEING

The temperature is soaring and so are our hemlines. Cool off with our pick of this summer’s shorts, for work and play. Looking for something more glamorous? We discover a new ladies’ boutique selling evening gowns to really turn heads.

We all had the best of intentions but if your bikini diet didn’t quite get off the ground, don’t fret as a new instant slimming treatment could be the answer.

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HOMES & GARDENS

Mandy Bradshaw finds summer-long interest and bubbling water features at Barn House, which is open for the National Gardens Scheme tomorrow. And be inspired by a modern home renovation in Nailsworth. P29

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Summer afternoons spent at chic country retreat Cowley Manor are how we’d like to spend the whole holidays. We sampled their latest lunch menu, before having a swing in the hammocks. We also catch up with one of our celebrated Taste of Gloucestershire winners. P23

Katherine Jenkins has performed at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, Trafalgar Square and Royal Albert Hall and you can catch her at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend. We catch up with the Welsh mezzo-soprano about her dazzling singing career. P57

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ID you enjoy the heatwave? The mercury was supposed to peak at 28C yesterday, making us hotter than Hawaii or Mars or whatever obscenely hot place the forecasters decided to compare us with this time. They’re the same forecasters who subsequently warned us two air masses were on course to collide and therefore, by the time you’re reading this, we are due to be in the middle of a Biblical thunderstorm. Which is just what you need in the middle of July. Just what you need when you’ve packed the mother of all picnics to take to Westonbirt Arboretum. So if tomorrow night, as Katherine Jenkins glides effortlessly on to the stage, you see a bedraggled woman wrestling with a wet wicker hamper, rain-diluted Champagne and some soggy paté, it’ll be me. Still, it’s better than the prospect

of a waterlogged weekend in a caravan. Which is what beckoned before the company ran out of demo vehicles and delayed the feature ‘til a (hopefully) much sunnier August. Every cloud. Literally. So you see, life for a magazine editor isn’t quite the glamour-fest you might imagine: unless of course you’re Kate Reardon. Tatler’s queen bee talks about the importance of manners. How it’s nice to be nice. How she’s proud of working hard to get where she’s got. Her first job was fashion assistant at American Vogue – a la The Devil Wears Prada. It’s why we’ve asked this week’s contributors what they once did to earn some pennies. Their answers make entertaining reading. Have a wonderful weekend.

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This issue’s contributors were asked: What was your first job?

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Janie is the manager of Cheltenham’s Isbourne Holistic Centre. Her first job was babysitting. “I loved it because I had noTV at home, so I got paid to watchTV in a fancy house,” she said. “My first paid job for a company was as a Saturday girl at Lawrence John hairdressers in the Promenade, which is still there. “I’m sure I must have scalded a few heads!”

Sue’s first job wasn’t the easiest. “I was a collections agent for the Community Charge when it first came in,” says the food and farming writer. “But I did meet my husband there. “I was also an admin assistant at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – they used to keep cows’ heads in the labs downstairs as BSE was just starting to happen. And all this before I was 21!”

Life’s always a beach for feature writer Jonny . . . “My family live in a small seaside town in the north-east so I managed to get a job at a smart beach café,” he says. “The worst part was having to make fruit smoothies – I’d find myself constantly trying to avoid the wasps. “I worked there all summer and managed to save up for a three-week holiday around Europe with friends.”

Deputy Weekend editor Lucy says: “My first job was working for The Body Shop. I queued up with dozens of other girls and was over the moon when I got it. As I was under 16 I was relegated to the store room to make up gift sets. No matter how much you might love Body Shop products, by the end of your shift the mix of heavy scents was enough to put you off White Musk for life.”

“When I was 15 I worked in a sweet shop in the summer holidays with my best friend,” says feature writer Helen. “I used to love weighing out the sweets from jars into little paper bags but I hated selling cigarettes because it took me ages to find the different brands on the shelves. “My family used to joke I would eat all the profits but, against character, I was actually very restrained.”

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T Savannah is home AFTER selling her Stroud farmhouse and a spell living in a tent in Panama, fashion designer Savannah Miller has moved back to the county. And she couldn’t be happier. She, her husband Nick and children Moses, nine, Lyra, six, and Bali, two, are living in a rented house in Minchinhampton. She told the Sunday Times the Stroud home she sold for a reported £597,000 had become “far too expensive to run” and that she had suffered from post-natal depression and problems with her financial backers. “Of course it’s not fun being hard up,” said the creator of Twenty8Twelve, the label she formed with her actress sister Sienna. “But it’s a good exercise to make you appreciate what you normally take for granted.”

Liz’s naughty habit SHE’S made no secret of her desire to quit cigarettes. But acress Liz Hurley is apparently struggling on the set of her latest project, The Royals, a satire for US TV, reportedly smoking up to 20 a day. She’s selling her Barnsley farmhouse for £6m to live full-time at Donnington Hall, near Ledbury – the house she bought with ex-fiance, cricketer Shane Warne.

ATLER editor Kate Reardon may have spent her formative years in Cheltenham but it is only now she has truly fallen in love with the Cotswolds – on the back of a horse. “Riding has given me access to the countryside that I never had before on foot. When you are on the back of a horse you can experience the countryside by being within it and not just observing it.” The 45-year-old is the doyenne of the glossy magazine world. With the exception of Vogue’s legendary Anna Wintour, who was one of Kate’s first bosses, there are few magazine editors whose opinions are so sought – and valued. As editor of the bible of high society one would think there is nothing that could put Kate outside her comfort zone. Yet she is refreshingly human – and humble. When Westonbirt School headmistress Natasha Dangerfield asked Kate to be the guest of honour at the school’s recent speech day, she said yes. The reason? Because public speaking makes her nervous. “No matter who you are, no matter how ‘big’ your job, public speaking is never not scary,” she told the assembled crowd. “Research from Harvard University shows that people are more frightened of public speaking than death. “And here I am, in front of nearly 200 girls who just want to go home . . .” She arrived at the Tetbury school with film crew in tow. For the first time Tatler has opened its Mayfair offices to a TV documentary company. Garden Productions, who made the BBC series on Claridges Hotel, hopes the three-part documentary will air in the autumn. Born in New York to a Canadian mother and British father Kate came to Gloucestershire as a boarder at Cheltenham Ladies’ College and then sixth form at Stowe in Buckinghamshire. She turned down a place at Exeter University to pursue a career in journalism. Her first job

was as fashion assistant on American Vogue in New York. “I was entirely unqualified for life at American Vogue,” she said. “If you’ve ever seen The Devil Wears Prada you’ll know what my life was like. “I was the fat, badly-dressed one. “They used to take bets in front of me on how long I was going to last. But they were right. “I’d come from a culture which placed no value in work for its own sake. There’s a particularly British wariness of appearing to try too hard. It’s somehow distasteful. “Everything should come to us seamlessly and, if you have to work at it, you’re somehow a loser.” She learned the American work ethic – and then some. After two years in America Kate returned home to become the youngest ever fashion editor of Tatler at the age of 21. She became a contributing editor of Vanity Fair

Kate Reardon with Westonbirt School pupil Sophia Rossi

and has written for most of the UK’s national newspapers. In 2007 she founded the women’s community site TopTips.com which spawned a column in The Daily Mail, a regular slot on GMTV and an Amazon bestselling book. In 2010 she was made the 17th editor of Tatler. “When I first got there, I really struggled with Tatler’s position of immense privilege. It has the wealthiest readers of any magazine in England and so deals with the concerns of the very rich. “Then again, the business model of this very successful glossy magazine which employs many people and has the power to promote so many brilliant businesses is built on exactly that premise and so it’s nothing to be

ashamed of.” was determined to marry in her own When one of the girls compliments style. While she wore white – Chanel Kate on her earrings she smiles and couture and Jimmy Choo silver pumps tells them that she borrowed them – her bridesmaids wore animal onesies. from a friend. That friend is none She chose the Monkees’ track other than designer Anya Hindmarch. I’m a Believer for her recessional “I have a career I love more than I can tell you and I have it because I work incredibly hard pretty much every single day,” she tells the girls. “And you know what? I’m really proud of working hard – not just the level of sucking up and free handbags I now get because of my job, but because it’s an achievement in itself.” It is in the Cotswold countryside where Kate relaxes. She has a cottage I’m really proud of in Wiltshire and fulfilled a personal working hard – not just dream – owning her own horse. She rides with the Beaufort Hunt and the level of sucking up speaks enthusiastically of riding and free handbags I around the Badminton estate. Last year she married Charles now get because of my Gordon-Watson, a bloodstock job, but because it’s an agent in the racing industry. achievement in itself. “Between us we’ve been single for 97 years,” she Kate Reardon laughs. Even then hymn and gave her own speech. Kate Kate is passionate about the importance of good manners, communication and tidiness. “It doesn’t matter how many A-levels you have, what kind of a degree you have, if you have good manners people will like you. And, if they like you, they will help you. “I’m not talking about manners about using the right spoon for soup or eating asparagus with your left hand. I’m talking about being polite and respectful and making people you interact with feel valued.” Those manners have held Kate in good stead. When she was appointed editor to Tatler, a friend tweeted: “She (Kate) is famous for getting along with everyone”. Kate’s advice to the “younger generation” is to work hard and be ready to seize the opportunities. “Luck is going to play a huge part in your life. Do the work, read the books, be prepared, but also embrace luck when it comes your way. “Constantly look out for it and grab it.”

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SPORTING DINNER

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The Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn held a charity sporting dinner in the grounds of Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School in Gloucester. Paralympic champion Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson was the headline speaker.

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SHORT STORY

Fans of Jo Malone London will be thrilled to hear it’s opening a new boutique in Cheltenham next month.

Once the barometer rises, so too do hemlines. But forget skirts and dresses – shorts are ‘the’ practical solution for summer leg exposure. There’s a pair to suit everyone . . .

The new store will be located in the Promenade, near Whistles. A spokeswoman said: “Cheltenham exemplifies British culture and provides the perfect synergy with our brand.”

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

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WELLBEING

The summer holidays are here. If your beach body diet didn’t happen this year, we try a new treatment to slim those hips in an instant.

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Everybody needs a talking point dress in their wardrobe.

To the untrained eye, Marks & Spencer’s Limited Edition dress is a floral print, but look closely and you’ll see pop art faces. It costs £39.50, available mid-July at www. marksandspencer.com

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prince Prince George celebrates his first birthday next week. We’re sure these gifts would impress any little man . . .

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Special occasion dressing always calls for the wow factor. HELEN BLOW visits a new boutique in Cheltenham which sells stunning one-of-a-kind dresses Photographer: Kevin Fern

ITH prom season now in full swing, demand is high for drop-dead gorgeous gowns that no one else will be wearing. It is the busiest time of year for Cheltenham couple Alex and Guyang Russell, who run Cupid Couture, supplying dresses for proms, parties, weddings and other special events. They have even supplied gowns to Oliver! star Jodie Prenger and Winter Olympics curling medal winner Anna Sloan. Their gowns come direct from the Far East, where they are made exclusively for the London Road shop so they are all unique. Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than turning up to a party in a stunning frock, only to find someone else is wearing exactly the same one. A tour of the rails reveals gowns in all the colours of the rainbow, embellished with dazzle and glitz. This year chiffon is the fabric to be seen in, with lots of sparkle and beading. Although all colours are available, popular this season are nudes and pastels, as

well as blues, reds and oranges. Alex and Guyang began the business online as Cupid after marrying and moving down to Gloucestershire “After coming down here we didn’t have jobs and noticed the trend for proms starting up so we thought we’d start selling dresses online,” said Alex, who used to work for a solicitors. Chinese-born Guyang, who came over to the UK to study in 2001, used to work for a Chinese export company so had experience in that area of the business. The couple moved to Stroud and opened a showroom in nearby Woodchester, where clients could come in and view the dresses. “We were looking for a proper shop, which is what we always wanted, and when this place came up in Cheltenham we jumped at it,” said Alex. Cupid Couture opened in May and the couple has been busy ever since. “School proms are a relatively new thing, which was popular in the USA for a long time before coming over here,” said Alex. “Lots of girls have their own ideas about what they want and we

try to provide styles to suit every taste. Jodie Prenger, who won BBC’s I’d Do Anything search for an actress to play Nancy in the West End production of Oliver!, has bought several gowns from the couple, while Scottish curling star, Anna Sloan, bought a long sparkly green ballgown. “They were both lovely to deal with and we are hoping to see

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Adam Famiglietti Lives: Gloucester Adam, 22, is wearing aT-shirt from All Saints, with blue skinny jeans from River Island. The Converse shoes are from Schuh teamed with RayBans and a Michael Kors watch.

Aymen Ben Lives: Gloucester Aymen, 24, is wearing a SlazengerT-shirt paired with denim shorts from Next.The flip flops are by Nike.

Guying Zhuang and Alex Russell At Cupid Couture

both ladies again to supply them with further gowns,” said Alex. “At the moment our dresses are off the shelf but we are hoping to start up an exclusive workshop in China at the end of this year so we can provide bespoke dresses.” Cupid Couture’s customers range from girls aged from 15 looking for school prom dresses, to women aged 60 plus, including mother-of-thebride frocks. @WeekendGlos

They also do bridesmaids dresses and a range of ladies’ casual wear. “Our emphasis is on quality and value for money and our prices range from £99 to £300, which we think is very reasonable.”

Marcus Tallon Lives: Gloucester TheT-shirt is from Dead Legacy with shorts from AllSaints. The espadrilles are from Schuh and sunglasses are Ray bans.

Cupid Couture is open from Monday to Saturday (except Thursday), 11am to 6pm. Contact them on 01242 300606 or visit www.q-pid.co.uk

Rachael Bosely Lives: Gloucester Rachael, 16, wears jeans from Topshop matched with a jacket and top from River Island.The sandals and bag are both from New Look.

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

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Anna Parkinson, former BBC producer and author Anna discovered healing whilst overcoming a brain tumour. Her new book, ChangeYour Mind, ChangeYour Body, tells the story of her successful battle. Her talk on July 28 as part of our Guest Speaker programme, explains the developments in molecular biology that are encouraging us to change our understanding of how the body works and shows us ways we can interpret the body’s language to become our own healers. Tickets are £13.

Need Pain Relief ? Have you been suffering from chronic pain or a condition that you wish you could alleviate without drugs? EFT, (Emotional FreedomTechnique) is a simple and evidence based tool that you can learn how to use for yourself to alleviate your pain fast. Learn how next Saturday, July 26, in a day workshop, 10am-3pm.

EFT for kids – training the parents! Are you are a mum or dad who’d love to help your child cope better with the worries they have to face? Children can use EFT on themselves to feel better whenever they want, from the age of about three upwards.This workshop, on July 27, is for parents to learn how to teach their children to use EFT to alleviate peer pressure, bullying, exam pressure, grief, fear of the dark and coping with change like divorce or a new school.

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

A new body wrap treatment that promises to shave off inches has arrived in Cheltenham, as HELEN BLOW discovers

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Beauty therapy manager Katie Rodd with model Natalie Evans at Aura of Beauty in the Promenade

E all know the score. It’s a couple of weeks before your summer holidays and your bikini body is looking less than impressive. It’s too late to start the regime of diet and exercise you promised yourself you would embark on after last year’s break. But all is not lost. A new body wrap treatment that promises to shaves inches off your flabby areas has arrived in Cheltenham. Amusingly named Honey I Shrunk, the inch loss system will make you smile when you compare measurements taken before and after the session. Clients who have already tried the treatment at Aura of Beauty in The Promenade have been pleasantly surprised by the results, including salon owner Alison West. “I’ve had it twice now and have noticed a significant difference; it’s particularly good when combined with diet and exercise,” she says. “But if you’re going out for a special occasion or just before a holiday, this will definitely make a difference; you will feel and look slimmer and your clothes will fit better.” Honey I Shrunk works by lipolysis, a revolutionary method of removing unwanted fat from areas of the body. Therapist Katie Rodd said: “Your body is covered in a special oil and wrapped in shrink wrap. “Fatty cells are then broken down by the solution changing the tryglycerides within the cells into fatty acid which can be excreted by lymph vessels and tissue fluids.” In layman’s terms, this means you lose several inches from problem areas such as stomach, thighs, buttocks and upper arms without any of the tedious need to go to a gym or pound the pavements. However, as Katie is quick to point out, it works even better if you are prepared to put in that extra work through diet and exercise. “It is an excellent jumpstart and combining this treatment with healthy eating and exercise will give optimum results,” she said. Clients strip down to their underwear

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and are measured by the therapist before the oil is applied and then the body is wrapped in a strong form of cling film. It feels tight and you may itch a bit but it’s not uncomfortable and, once lying on a heated couch and covered with a blanket, it is very easy to nod off while you wait for the oil to work its magic. As an extra bit of pampering, Katie massages your feet, arms and scalp as you drift away to gentle music and heavenly scents. After 60 minutes, you are unwrapped and re-measured in the same places to reveal your total body inch loss. When I had the treatment done I lost an impressive two inches around my waist and another inch on my thighs and that was just with half an hour in the wrap. Katie advises you not to shower or bathe for 12 hours afterwards as the oil continues to work for up to 72 hours. “You will definitely lose inches, not in water retention like other body wraps, but in fat reduction,” said Katie. “It’s the perfect answer before a special event when you want to look your best.” Honey I Shrunk costs £60 and the treatment takes around 90 minutes. Contact Aura of Beauty on 01242 251755.

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celebrates... At Creed we love all things to do with food, especially from Gloucestershire. This week, marketing executive CHARLOTTE BROWN shares her succulent Pulled Pork recipe which is delicious in a floury bap with caramelised onions and a BBQ sauce Ingredients Pork belly (bone out, skin on) 300g coarse sea salt 30g thyme 5 bay leaves 30g garlic (peeled and cut thick) 3 large onions 10g table salt 30g fennel seeds A good drizzle of olive oil Method Mix the sea salt, thyme, bay leaves and garlic in a bowl, then spread on to a tray and place the pork belly flesh side down on to the salt mix. Allow to marinade for three hours. Once marinated wash off the salt mix and pat dry with kitchen paper. Peel and cut the onions in half, slice each half into four and lay on a suitable roasting tray. Evenly sprinkle 15g of the fennel seeds on to the flesh side of the pork belly, then place the pork on the onions, flesh side down. Rub the oil into the skin of the pork belly and sprinkle with the table salt and the remaining fennel seeds, then place in a preheated oven at 220C for one hour. After an hour, turn the oven down to 120C and continue cooking for a further three hours. Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven, cover with tin foil and allow to rest for about 30 minutes. Once rested, gently remove the skin or crackling. Finally, remove the pork from the tray and place it on a chopping board. With two forks start to pull the pork apart until it has all been shredded. Then, with a large knife, cut the pork up a little to make it easier to serve and eat.

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Variety is the spice of life for the awardwinning catering team at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. SUE BRADLEY visits this renowned seat of learning to find out more

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HE lofty dining hall at the Royal Agricultural University has hosted an illustrious collection of students over its 169-year history. From princes, dukes and earls to famous faces such as the broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby and the former husband of The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips, its walls painted with the names of revered alumni could certainly tell a story or two. Nowadays the university, on the edge of Cirencester, is a seat of learning for students from all over the world, while its picturesque Victorian Gothic buildings are used to host everything from weddings and business conferences to language schools and Buddhist retreats. Whatever their reasons for being there, there’s never a shortage of people needing to be fed and this task is carried out by Mike Simmonds and his small but very capable team of chefs and assistants. Whether it’s providing canapes for more than 1,500 graduation ceremony guests, catering for a crowd of strict vegetarians or serving up burgers and chips for a student rugby club, no two days are ever the same for the kitchen staff at the RAU. Here is a team who can turn from cooked breakfasts for hungry freshers to fine dining for the principal and his VIP guests in a blink of an eye. The sheer diversity of their work and dedication to using locally-sourced ingredients were key factors in the Royal Agricultural University’s kitchen staff winning the coveted Food Business of the Year award, sponsored by Creed Foodservice, at the 2013 Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards. For Mike, a chef for more than 30 years, receiving the accolade filled him with the kind of elation he had only previously experienced when getting married or becoming a father. “We won it as a business, it wasn’t just me, but I felt very proud for my team,” says Mike, 48, who has worked at the RAU for three years. “We went along as a table of 10, with everybody putting their names in a hat for the chance to go. “It gave us all a terrific morale boost.” At the heart of the team’s work is the task of ensuring that first year students living on campus, together with staff, are adequately fed. This involves serving up breakfasts for up

to 300 people, lunches for up to 400 and tea for a further 250, while ensuring that a range of dietary requirements are met. “We have students who are coeliac and diabetic and others who need low fat or halal foods,” says Mike. “Our six-weekly menu cycles feature dishes from all over the world.” Special occasions at the university are a particular opportunity for Mike and his team to show off their talents, whether it’s a lunch hosted by the principal, the annual convocation, or graduation, ceremonies requiring endless plates of canapes or one of the university’s three annual balls. Preparations for the May Ball saw Mike sitting down with students to come up with a menu that featured delights such as game terrine, guinea fowl stuffed with truffle butter and wrapped in pancetta and pina colada meringues. He’s also worked with students to help them develop their entry for the European food science competition. At the same time the catering team regularly cooks for groups, companies and other organisations hiring the university’s ornate rooms and beautiful surroundings for events and functions, including wedding parties, religious retreats and conferences. For a university so closely bound with agriculture and the rural environment, it’s not surprising to find locally-produced food prominently on its menus, including eggs from Cooper’s Hill, sausages from Kelmscott Country Pork and meat from Watermoor Meats. “Using local ingredients is important to us in many ways and I’m always trying to build even closer links with local farmers,” explains Mike. “Doing this is more sustainable and ensures a lower carbon footprint, which is especially important as we’re working towards our environmental certification. “We feel it’s important to support the local economy. It’s also the case that locally-produced ingredients tend to be of good quality. “It’s important for organisations like the Royal Agricultural University to set the tone.” Entries are now being welcomed for the 2014 Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards. Visit: http://www. digital-thisis.co.uk/gloucestershire/taste/

Liam Parr, head chef at Cowley Manor with roasted Mediterranean vegetables with crispy polenta and feta cheese

Festival of fizz Winchcombe’s Wine Bar and Grill at Wesley House has joined forces with the town’s new Festival of Fizz to celebrate Champagne and all things fizzy. The Festival of Fizz weekend takes place on Friday, next Saturday and Sunday and Wesley House, along with other local restaurants and bars, is taking part. The festival marks the 400th anniversary of locally-born and raised Christopher Merrett, attributed with the development of the bottle for 2nd fermentation of fizz some 20 years before Dom Perignon in France Wesley House is extending its weekly Friday Fizz event to the whole weekend, with half price Fruit Infused Fizz using both Champagne at £4.50 per glass and Prosecco £3.50, with a choice of strawberry, peach, raspberry and elderflower infusion. Much of the fruit is sourced locally and provided by Hayles Fruit Farm, a few miles outside Winchcombe. Mathew Brown, owner of Wesley House said: “With such an esteemed former resident of Winchcombe being the brainchild of fizz, we had to run a weekend long fizz event and celebrate in true style.”

Cowley Manor Location: Cowley, near Cheltenham Food: Modern British, using seasonal, locally-sourced produce Atmosphere: Laid back and relaxed at lunchtimes, more formal for dinner Price: All-day menu varies from £5 for nibbles to £16 for main courses and £7 for desserts; afternoon tea is £15 Service: Friendly and knowledgeable Contact: 01242 870900

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ITH its glorious Cotswold countryside setting and famous gardens, lunch at Cowley Manor is so much more than just a meal. Chose a day that is sunny and warm and arrive early to bag a table on the terrace, with views out over the parkland, meadows and woods. The 55 acres boast several natural springs which feed into a series of lakes and eye-catching Victorian cascades. Built in 1855, the grade ll listed manor house is Italianate in design and its award-winning design and architecture combined to pioneer a new wave of contemporary country house hotels. The restaurant serves a modern British menu with a focus on local, seasonal, sustainably-sourced food. But Cowley’s real attraction is the grounds, and lunch taken on the Cotswold stone veranda in the English summer sunshine is hard to beat. A special birthday brought us out of Cheltenham to Cowley to sample their all-day menu and we were blessed with a gloriously warm summer’s day. Our chairs on the veranda looked out over the gently sloping lawns and lake, with parkland stretching out into the hazy distance. It was a setting that cried out for glasses of Pimm’s and we readily obliged, raising our glasses to our friend who was celebrating her half century in style. As soon as we sat down, we noticed the huge hammocks on the lawn; brightly striped in contrasting colours, they were crying out to be lounged on and we decided after lunch to give them a try. There is loads to choose from on the all-day menu, with everything from tapas-style nibbles and small plates to main dishes, sides and desserts, so you can opt for just a light lunch or go the full hog from starters to pudding. We stuck to the small plates and sandwiches sections, with a couple of sides thrown in to fill in any gaps, accompanied by the Pimm’s and glasses of water in sympathy for the driver. Two of us had the Open Cowley crayfish and avocado sandwich (£10), which came on thick grilled bread with a creme fraiche dressing. It came served on a board and was fresh and tasty, @WeekendGlos

with plenty to get your teeth into for a light lunch. Although we might have been better off choosing the Cowley club sandwich, which, at a pound cheaper, was also served with fries. As it was we ordered side dishes of skinny fries and triple cooked fries (both at £4) which was a little on the dear side, but they did taste very good, particularly the triple-cooked ones, which were large and chunky but beautifully crisp. Two others chose the grilled goats’ cheese parcel with pea, mint, broad bean and watercress (£9). It arrived beautifully presented, with a pile of the seasonal summer vegetables underneath a crisp, filo pastry parcel of just melting goats’ cheese. If you had more of an appetite or chose lunch to be your main meal of the day, you could opt for a main and choose from steaks, lamb or chicken, burgers or mac ‘n’ cheese or various fish dishes, including seafood linguine and a fish cake ‘Scotch egg’. Two of us decided to indulge in a pudding as I couldn’t resist the Cowley chocolate and hazelnut brownie with white chocolate ice cream and a fruitpacked summer trifle (both £7). I consider myself a bit of a brownie expert and much prefer those made with nuts. And while pecans are my nut of choice, the hazelnuts worked very well, giving a praline flavour to the moist brownie. If you choose to dine inside, the restaurant is a grand space with a spectacularly high ceiling, oak panelled walls and beautiful views over the grounds. You can also order a picnic and take it, with rugs and cushions, into some secluded spot in the parklands to enjoy among the peace and tranquility of this jewel in the crown of the Cotswolds. After we had given lunch time to settle, we headed to the hammocks before walking on towards the lake, cascades and parkland beyond. Cowley Manor manages to mix the formality of its lakes and lawns with the open spaces of the park to create a stunning backdrop to the hotel. It is a magical place to spend any lunchtime with good friends or loved ones. Helen Blow

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Mandy Bradshaw discovers innovative water features and relaxed planting in a gorgeous country garden near Cheltenham

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Globe artichokes are fantastic architectural plants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their thistle-like purple flowers are a showstopper before youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve even tasted them. Sow in February in trays in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill and, in April, prick out. They can be planted out in May when they are 10cm tall in a sunny, sheltered site in rich soil. Harvest by cutting the flower heads with a little stalk when the outer scales have opened flat. Boil them whole for 20 minutes until the scales are tender and serve with hollandaise or vinaigrette. @WeekendGlos

Modern living Find quirky, contemporary style in a new-build Nailsworth house

Call of the wild Why African sculptures could be the just thing for your lawn

HE tail end of July can be a tricky time in many gardens. For some it brings a lull, a pause between the first flush of roses and early herbaceous and the start of late summer colour. Get the planting wrong and the span from July into August can be a fallow one indeed. Yet it need not be so as a visit to Barn House at Sandywell, near Cheltenham, showed. Here, although the hardy geraniums were beginning to be cut back and peonies and iris were a distant memory, there was still a strong thread of colour running through the garden, with the promise of plenty more to come. None is particularly unusual,

insists Shirley Sills, who has created the garden over the past 29 years with her husband, Gordon. “Most are bog standard because most of the things we’ve bought over the years that were a little bit unusual have died,” she says ruefully. Despite being blessed with around two acres of walled garden – once the kitchen garden of the big house – it is not the sheltered microclimate you would imagine. “In this garden things cannot be tender because it is so cold. “It’s a frost pocket and there’s nowhere for the frost to go.” In addition, managing the garden without outside help means she has no time for plants that need to be mollycoddled.

Instead this is a garden built upon easy to grow and easily found things that demonstrates you don’t need the rarity factor to make an impression. Leading the way this month are the clematis, which are found throughout the garden, often teamed with roses; choosing repeat flowering roses and regularly deadheading them helps to prolong the flowering season. Sometimes the partnership is one of contrasts – inky blue set against pale pink; sometimes

the blooms have similar hues – two shades of lavender blue. Both planting styles have their virtues. Other clematis stand on their own: growing against the house wall or scrambling up into a hedge. Foliage is also a key ingredient when ensuring summer-long interest. Knowing little about gardening when she started, Shirley didn’t begin with a framework of trees and shrubs, something she now regrets, and it is only in recent years that this structure has

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come into its own. Now the long beech hedges, with peepthrough windows cut into them, and the sheltering band of shrubs, such as mahonia, viburnum, hydrangea and pyracantha, are giving her something substantial on which to pin her seasonal colour. In one corner, golden hop is blazing against a purple berberis, in another the dainty foliage of lupins – the flowers are now over – is still beautiful against

the leaves of macleaya, while the silver-splashed foliage of lamium lights a shady spot. Everywhere there are grasses just starting to come into their own while seed heads are cherished: the flat, purple pods of honesty, spikey teasels, nodding Nectaroscordum siculum that trembles in the wind. Shirley has also been careful to plant enough ‘good doers’ which will carry the colour baton on. ) Page 32

Unusual water features and generous planting characterise the garden at Barn House

A stylish water feature need not be expensive. This eye-catching pool is homemade from an old galvanised trough, a stout pump, copper heating pipes and reducing valves. Adding a touch of black dye gives it a reflective quality while planting softens the edges.

Jobs to do this weekend Dead head patio plants every couple of days Finish splitting congested clumps of bearded iris Take soft cuttings of non-flowering shoots of shrubs

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Delphiniums may be nearing the end but aconitum are taking over. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, which flowers earlier than the orange and yellow varieties, is blazing in huge clumps. Tall spires of veronicastrum and verbascum are beginning to colour and the anthemis are getting into full stride. A particular favourite is Euphorbia sikkimensis, which grows to between 5ft and 6ft tall. Its limey yellow bracts are an easy partner for any other colour. Sometimes it’s the structure rather than the plants that ensures interest: a diagonal wooden pergola not only widens the garden, it frames the area beyond, while keeping it bare ensures the far part of the garden is not cut off. It takes a strong-minded gardener to resist adding

AFRICAN ARTWORK

Complete your garden with a statement piece of African metal artwork. Cotswold Creative Living’s range includes herons, ducks, pigs, elephants – and even a life-size giraffe.They’re individually handmade and prices start from £8. Call in to see the display where friendly staff will help you make a selection to complement your garden. Cotswold Creative Living, Norton Garden Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester. 01452 690980

climbers but it is a decision that works. Likewise, water features ranging from a spring-fed pond to a raised, formal pool and a bubbling rock to a water-filled pot, add more interest. Despite this, Shirley is constantly looking to improve the display and as we walked around, pointed out several borders that are due for a radical overhaul. Years of adding new plants to the outer edge have resulted in a middle that is impenetrable and gaps at the back. Now beyond mere tinkering, they will be completely dug up and replanted this autumn. “I’ve got a number of ideas for next year,” says Shirley. Sandywell, Barn House, is open tomorrow from 11-5pm for the National Gardens Scheme. Admission is £4.50.

Gardens open for the NGS TOMORROW Barn House, Brockweir Common: One-acre secluded garden with views across the valley with informal landscaping. Ornamental grasses and miscanthus hedge. Exuberantly planted vegetable area and small orchard. 2-5.30pm, teas. 25 Bowling Green Road, Cirencester: Packed with day lilies, roses, clematis, grasses, hostas and unusual perennials. Exuberant floral minijungle. 2-5pm, plants. Littlefield Garden,

Hawling: Designed by Jane FearnleyWhittingstall. Mixed borders, rose garden, pond, wildflower meadow, yew walk. 200yd stroll to pond. 11am5pm, plants and teas. Sandywell Barn House, Whittington, near Cheltenham: Plantaholics’s 2.5acre walled garden with traditional and

contemporary features. 11am-5pm, plants and teas. Trench Hill, Sheepscombe, near Stroud:Threeacre organic garden with mixed borders, veg plots, woodland, ponds, sculptures and panoramic views. 1-6pm, plants and teas. Westonbirt School Gardens, Westonbirt, near Tetbury: 22 acres

containing rare exotic trees and shrubs; formal Victorian Italian garden and terraced pleasure garden. 11am-5pm, teas. MONDAY 25 Bowling Green Road, Cirencester: Packed with day lilies, roses, clematis, grasses, hostas and unusual perennials. 11am-4pm, plants. WEDNESDAY Eyford House, Upper Slaughter: 1.5-acre garden by GS Thomas with walks. Walled kitchen garden and lakes. 11am-4pm, teas.

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state of mind The beauty of the Cotswolds and modern living come together in Phil and Lynda Hansen’s Nailsworth home, as SUE BRADLEY discovers.

HEY say that good things come to those who wait and this certainly has been true for Phil and Lynda Hansen. The couple started thinking about finding a permanent home in the Cotswolds more than 10 years ago but were prepared to take their time in the pursuit of their dream property. Not for them was the idea of a traditional honeycoloured cottage in an historic village; they were looking for something much more modern and open-plan. @WeekendGlos

Last year they came across a 15-year-old property built within an arboretum in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning views over Nailsworth and fell in love with its location and potential. And after bringing in various local craftsmen and women to re-shape the building to give it a light, airy and ultimately 21st century feel, they moved in during January. “We wanted to combine a traditional Cotswold exterior with a modern interior,” explains Lynda, 49, who

works as a PR consultant. “We did consider buying a plot of land but didn’t find anything suitable, then this house came along and we immediately had our vision. The style of the house was not ours at all, but we could see the potential to create something that was more to our taste.” Key to Phil and Lynda’s vision was opening up a somewhat dark hallway to make the most of stunning views and let in plenty of light. They did this by fitting roof-to-floor oak windows and cutting away part of

the upper storey to create a double height mezzanine supported by rolled steel joists (RSJs). The two floors are linked by concrete and steel steps inspired by the Hansen’s favourite homewares store, Baileys of Ross-on-Wye. “We wanted to make a feature of the RSJs; to have quite an industrial look,” explains Phil, a 44-year-old marketing consultant. “We can step out on to the mezzanine immediately from the master bedroom and there is a library and seating ) Page 35

A collection of Fifties and Sixties vintage china adorns a contemporary glass shelf in the sitting room; inset, Phil and Lynda in the bright sitting room

area where we can sit, reflect, read and soak up the views.” Getting the kitchen right was also vital to Phil and Lynda’s desire for open-plan living and they started by

extending the room into an external car port to double its size and making the most of bi-folding doors to let in the light, before finding the slimline units they wanted at Kitchenkind in Cheltenham. “We saw our Leicht kitchen in their window and the decision was instant; it was exactly what we were looking for,” says Lynda. “We didn’t want cupboards on the walls – the kitchen is simply two

parallel lines with no clutter or utensils out on display. “We wanted the work surface to look concrete to match the theme running through the house and found the ideal substitute in Silestone, a man-made reconstituted stone made in Italy that was practical and cost effective.” Next to the kitchen is a relaxing living room with a black and white theme and Marimekko wallpaper that’s furnished with an eclectic mix of furniture along with various objects that Phil and Lynda have collected over the years, including vintage Susie Cooper china and other ceramics. “We love Scandinavian design but there are elements of other designs throughout our home as well; you could say our style is ambiguous,” laughs Phil.

“We have mixed modern and traditional in our living room and it all seems to fit quite well. “The Scandinavianstyle sofa was actually made in the 1960s. We found it in an antiques shop in Nailsworth, while the coffee table came from a shop in Bath. ” Each of Lynda and Phil’s four bedrooms have their own personalities, with the character of each determined by wallpapered feature walls, the designs of which range from peaceful dandelion clocks and birds to bouquets of flowers in shocking pink and orange. “Essentially we wanted the house to be very open and very white, with hints of colour,” explains Lynda. The main bathroom is gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

New York-inspired wallpaper and scullery tiles in the Thirties-style bathroom

another talking point, with its striking 1930s-inspired black and white interior and New York landscape wallpaper, a cartoon interpretation of the famous city complete with images of people waving from boats on the Hudson River and King Kong. “We modelled the bathroom entirely on our favourite hotel in New York, the Soho Grand Hotel, which we stay in every year when we visit,” laughs Lynda. “We even imported the same Schumacher wallpaper used in the hotel

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from Virginia, while the 1930s suite came from Chalford Building Supplies. “Throughout the house we have taken inspiration from our favourite designers, objects and significant places.” Phil and Lynda were used to renovating properties having transformed their previous property in South Wimbledon over a period of 10 years and were delighted when the work to remodel their Nailsworth home took just five months. Many of the craftsmen and women used by the Hansens were found during a visit to The National Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show in Birmingham. “It was important for us to use local people wherever possible and we found several at the event, including RH Builders from Gloucester,” says Lynda. “The event was a really good showcase of ideas.” It’s now more than six months since the Hansens moved to their Nailsworth house and the couple say it’s everything they dreamed of. There’s enough room for Phil to work from home, while Lynda commutes to London for her job. “Everything we’ve done, we’ve planned for, we’ve always been thinking ahead,” says Lynda, who fell in love with Gloucestershire after living in Chalford Hill for a few years. “Our dream home in the Cotswolds was always in the back of our minds. As soon as I come back on the train I instantly feel calm and so

pleased to be home.” Phil, who hails from Yorkshire, agrees. “I really like it here,” he says. “The hills and stone walls remind me of home. “The house makes me feel proud.” For more inspiration, visit the The London Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show at Olympia, London, from September 26 - 28. Weekend readers can claim free pairs of tickets, worth £34, with this link: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/ glosmedia

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A spacious 3 bedroom apartment forming the major wing of this handsome Grade II listed Regency villa of c.1820-50 and retaining many period features. The property benefits from a private entrance, parking, garaging together with a large lawned and walled rear garden and lovely views.

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property details Location : Lansdown Price : Guide Price ÂŁ750,000 Agent : Hamptons Contact : 01242 639414

A classic Grade II listed end terrace town house, believed to date back to 1840, with colour washed elevations relieved by sash hung windows. The property has been sympathetically refurbished and retains many of its period features and charm.

property details Location : Ashford Road Price : Guide Price ÂŁ735,000 Agent : Hamptons Contact : 01242 639414

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A well proportioned family home with plenty of character situated on the lower slopes of Coopers Hill within a large plot. A generous hallway leads to the sitting room and 2 further reception rooms, a utility room, a cloakroom and kitchen. There is potential for further extension as planning permission has been granted to create a new kitchen/family area. On the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, dressing area and Juliet balcony. Outside there are extensive lawns, a double garage and off road parking for several vehicles.

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property details Location : Brockworth Price : ÂŁ595,000 Agent : CJ Hole Cheltenham Contact : 01242 255101

The Threshing Barn has a spectacular living area which is absorbed with light courtesy of a full height glazed screen, the upper section providing a wonderful viewing gallery looking across to The Malvern Hills. The ground floor provides a dining hall with an open gallery above, living room and a large well equipped kitchen/breakfast room. The master bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room and there are 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed garden and an independently accessed room with 2 adjoining garages.

property details Location : Price : ÂŁ499,950 Agent : CJ Hole Cheltenham Contact : 01242 255101

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A fine property occupying a delightful position on a tree lined road close to good local amenities, schools, the railway station and the town centre. Its well presented accommodation comprises a hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, downstairs study/bedroom four, conservatory, a four room cellar, three first floor bedrooms, an en-suite and a bathroom. There is also potential (subject to the necessary consents) to create an additional bedroom in the roof space, a staircase has been installed. Marvellous garden and garage.

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property details Location : Cheltenham Price : ÂŁ650,000 Agent : Errington Smith & Co Contact : 01242 575805

A substantial five bedroom detached house with a large mature garden. Its well proportioned accommodation comprises in brief an entrance porch, entrance hall, a large living room, dining room, conservatory, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, workshop/study, five bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. Additional benefits include a carriage driveway providing parking for several vehicles and a garage. D

property details Location : Cheltenham Price : ÂŁ595,000 Agent : Errington Smith & Co Contact : 01242 575805

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The Thatch is an attractive and deceptively large period part-thatched cottage with a well designed conversion of an attached former Smithy building. The property provides good accommodation situated over two floors. Worthy of note is the exquisite exposed timberwork, superb ground floor accommodation and the delightful first floor bedrooms. The property sits in pretty gardens with the rear garden featuring a stunning Breeze House which has elevated views over the neighbouring countryside. The total acreage is approximately 0.45

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property details Location : The Thatch, Corse Lawn Price : Guide ÂŁ650,000 Agent : Savills Cheltenham Contact : 01242 548000

Park Place is an elegant and attractive Grade II Listed town house which is currently in need of some updating. The accommodation, which is arranged over four floors, offers spacious living and entertaining space and the property also benefits from a garage. Outside, there is a garden to the rear which incorporates both paved and decked areas as well as a small pond.

property details Location : Park Place, Cheltenham Price : Excess ÂŁ700,000 Agent : Savills Cheltenham Contact : 01242 548000

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Individually designed detached house in a beautiful setting enjoying fantastic uninterrupted views all the way to the Malvern Hills. Thoughtfully, architect designed, this contemporary style house has much to offer in the way of space, design and natural light. Accommodation is on 2 floors with the living space on the upper floor and the 5 bedrooms below. There are two balconies both of which, again, make the most of the view. This is an excellent home in a wonderful location. EPC - D.

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property details Location : Cleeve Hill Price : ÂŁ845,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

Detached and well designed individual home in a magical setting. Elevated from the village itself and around 1 mile from the river, this house is secluded from the road into the village by its own wooded private commonland. A driveway runs down to the house where there is garaging for up to seven cars and gravelled parking for at least another seven. Stunning gardens surround this rather terrific home. EPC - D.

property details Location : Twyning Price : price guide ÂŁ800,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

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A well presented and spacious family home in a quiet and popular location just off The Park. Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and W.C. Master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms and family bathroom. Plenty of parking and a detached double garage. Beautiful mature gardens. EPC Rating D.

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property details Location : The Park Price : ÂŁ740,000 Agent : Knight Frank Contact : 01242 354996

A substantial penthouse apartment forming part of a magnificent landmark Grade II listed villa. Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study area, utility and cloak/shower room. Master bedroom suite, two further bedrooms and bathroom. Private south west facing garden, outdoor store and gated parking for two cars.

property details Location : Montpellier Price : ÂŁ575,000 Agent : Knight Frank Contact : 01242 354996

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A three bedroom Gothic style, Grade II listed, former school masters house. Benefitting from a detached garage and driveway parking, built around the mid 19th century and has been fully restored to its former glory. There is an abundance of character throughout, including leaded stone mullion windows, Oak floors, ornate open fireplaces and wood burning stove in the living room, Gothic archways, a minstrels balcony and large double bedrooms. The rear garden and sun terrace measure one hundred and sixty five feet with a vegetable patch and stone built studio.

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property details Location : Winchcombe Price : ÂŁ650,000 Agent : Peter Ball & Co Contact : 01242 676020

An outstanding, double fronted circa.1930 home with accommodation comprising living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, utility and cloakroom. On the first floor are three double bedrooms with en suite facilities to the master, a further single bedroom and the family bathroom. On the second floor is a further double bedroom with an en suite. Outside to the front of the property is a bloc paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles leading to a detached garage. To the rear is a good size enclosed garden. EPC D

property details Location : Cheltenham Price : ÂŁ600,000 Agent : Peter Ball & Co Contact : 01242 261400

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Impressive and Individually Designed Six Bedroom Detached Family Home Situated in a Lovely Rural Location with Gardens in Excess of Quarter of an Acre Offered with No Onward Chain. The Property Benefits from Under Floor Heating to the Ground Floor, Luxury En-Suite Facilities, Ample Off Road Parking and a Triple Garage with Games Room Above

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property details Location : Cliffords Mesne Price : ÂŁ625,000 Agent : Steve Gooch Contact : 01531 820 844

A Most Attractive and Well Presented Four Bedroom Detached Victorian Farmhouse having Gardens Approaching Three Quarters of an Acre in a Lovely Rural Location with Far Reaching Views Over Fields and Countryside. The Property Benefits from Character Features to Include Wall and Ceiling Beams, Inglenook Fireplaces, Solid Wooden and Stone Flooring, Off Road Parking and Double Garage

property details Location : Tibberton Price : ÂŁ675,000 Agent : Steve Gooch Contact : 01531 820 844

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A spacious family home, conveniently situated near the centre of this historic old market town with a lovely large walled garden at its rear. Listed Grade II with hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, study, office, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, studio, cellars, master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, integral annexe, cellars, outbuildings, garden and parking.

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property details Location : Dursley Price : OIRO ÂŁ750,000 Agent : Stroud Office Contact : 01453 755552

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Ross-on-Wye 7 miles. Gloucester 13 miles. A WELL LOCATED 4 BEDROOM COTTAGE WITH SCOPE FOR MODERNISATION AND IMPROVEMENT YEW TREE COTTAGE GLENCOE LANE, PLUMP HILL, MITCHELDEAN, GL17 0EU 1 ACRE PASTURE

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Antiques & Auctions WEDNESDAY Chorley’s Prinknash Abbey Park Cheltenham Fine art and antiques. 10am. Dominic Winter Auctions Mallard House Broadway Lane, South Cerney Printed books, maps and historial documents. 10am. THURSDAY Chorley’s As above. FRIDAY Moore Allen & Innocent The Salerooms, Norcote Antiques and general sale. 9.30am. Fellows Augusta Street, Hockley Birmingham Watches. 10am.

A bit of Disney magic THERE was plenty of enthusiasm for artwork by legendary animator Harold Whitaker at Stroud Auction Rooms’ July sale, which was part of the specialist ephemera section. The Stroud-based artist was best known for his work on Animal Farm, the first full-length animated feature to be made in Britain and released worldwide, but it was his framed and glazed autographed and dated Charlie Chaplin photograph with letter of provenance from the Charlie Chaplin Film Company which caused the most interest, eventually selling for £1,200. Whitaker’s cels of Walt Disney’s Cinderella, also drew in the punters with “Cinderella in Ball Gown” making £850 and two of “Cinderella in Day Dress” and “Cinderella at the Ball” (£750). Another three lots from the Whitaker estate – paper rolls of story board sketches for The Guns of Naverone together with a framed sketch of the gun cave

set at Shepperton; A Walt Disney original animation production cell “Cinderella in Bed, early morning”; and a Walt Disney original animation production cel “Gus and Jaq” – each sold for £600. Whitaker’s personal collection of Roman artefacts was also sold with three trays of Romano British and Roman brooches, arrowheads, spoons and keys all with descriptions on collector’s cards, making £1,100. The other specialist section was scales and weights, with many interesting examples consigned by Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards department, following its move from Hillfield Coach House in Gloucester to smaller accommodation. The next sale at Stroud Auction Rooms is on Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14 when the specialist sections will feature guns and weapons, taxidermy, medals and militaria, toys, chess sets and antique games. Viewing is on August 12 (10am7pm) and from 9am on sale days.

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PORCELAIN was as popular as ever at Griffiths & Charles’ recent sale in Pershore with a very old 36-piece part set of blue and white Grainger tea ware reaching a price of £150. Royal Worcester figurines were also a popular choice on the day with two pieces by Doris Lindner, “Kids at Play” and “Foals” making £185 and £175 respectively. Also “The First Cuckoo” by the highly-collected modeller Freda Doughty made a very healthy £150.

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A Vincennes bleu celeste ground lobed circular plateau from the Louis XV service, 1754/1755. Estimate £3,000-£5,000

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SUMMER Sale at Chorleys on Wednesday and Thursday will feature a strong selection of ceramics from the 18th century to the present day. The highlight of the sale is a Vincennes bleu celeste tray or ‘plateau pour pots à jus’ made for the Louis XV service in 1754/55. The Louis XV service was the first large service produced by Vincennes and introduced the famous ‘blue celeste’ ground. It comprised 1,749 pieces, one of which appeared at a provincial saleroom as a ‘sleeper’ in 2013 and achieved £70,000. Chorley’s example, Lot 693, is one of just four plateaux of this shape made for the service, the other known surviving example sold in New York in 2010 for a premium inclusive $80,500. Despite its rarity and Royal provenance there are condition issues and it is estimated at £3,000£5,000, making this an affordable example of its type. Among the Continental porcelain @WeekendGlos

is a selection of 19th century Meissen figures. Perhaps the prettiest, Lot 703, depicting a gallant presenting a young lady with a bird on a ribbon, is estimated to fetch between £400-£600. A more unusual offering is Lot 709, a pair of grotesque German figural sweetmeat dishes modelled as monkeys dressed as page boys; these will appeal to anyone with a taste for quirky design with an estimate of £300-£500. There are plenty of English ceramics including a small collection of early 19th century Derby topographical tea wares painted with Welsh, Italian, Derbyshire and other views; these are offered in group lots carrying estimates of between £60 and £180. A pair of late 18th century bough pots, also by Derby, have named views of Vesuvius and Posillipo, both showing the volcano issuing a plume of smoke in the background, Lot 637, estimate £600-£800. Viewing days are tomorrow from 10am-4pm, Monday from 9am-5pm and Tuesday from 9am-7pm.

FAMOUS faces from the late 1980s and early to mid-1990s are going under the hammer at an auction in Cirencester next week. Stars of the big and small screens answered an autograph hunter’s request for signed photographs. And the collection is expected to make between £200 and £300 when it is sold at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester on Friday. Some of the celebrities are no longer with us – Richard Briers, Benny Hill and Bob Monkhouse sent the collector signed photographs as did Rik Mayall, who died recently. Poignantly, he appears angelic in his photograph, with his hands clasped as in prayer against his cheek.The only hint at his anarchic nature are the two fish balancing on his head. Mayall’s fellowYoung One Nigel Planer is included in the collection, as are Ben Elton, who co-wrote the show, Alexei Sayle and Robbie Coltrane. Hollywood is represented in the form of Judi Dench, EmmaThompson and Edward Woodward, while Joan Collins and Stephanie Beacham lend some American soap glamour. And there are a smattering of celebrities who have chosen to make the Cotswolds their home; among them Rory Bremner and Jeremy Clarkson. The Antique and General Auction will take place atThe Cirencester Salerooms.

A signed photograph of Rik Mayall is among the collection

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A 1972 example of Paddington Bear, complete with the Gabrielle Designs label, is among a collection of stuffed toys, dolls and accoutrements at the Moore Allen & Innocent sale on Friday.

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The Miniaturist Jessie Burton, £12.99

The Miniaturist is amongst the ‘biggest debuts’ of 2014, a fairly held position in terms of Burton’s writing, such is its page-turning beauty. It opens with Nella, our young heroine, arriving in 17th century Amsterdam at the house of trader Johannes – her new husband. On arrival, Nella is gifted a replica of her new home in cabinet size and she enlists a miniaturist to furnish it. As the novel

Cotswolds Memoir Diz White

Larrabee Libraries, £9.99 Hear what happened when Hollywood actress Diz White visited the Slad Valley to explore the village famous by Laurie Lee in the new audio version of her book Cotswolds Memoir: Discovering a Beautiful Region of Britain on a Quest to Buy a 17th Century Cottage. Diz recounts climbing the steep slopes of Swift’s Hill and admiring the view from the summit before returning toThe Woolpack Inn and finding herself in the company of Laurie’s widow Kathy and daughter Jessy.The encounter is one of a number of endearing stories narrated by Britishborn Diz.

continues, the miniaturist’s parcels hint at the secrets Johannes is trying to keep from Nella’s curious eyes. Read this novel for an atmospheric story of obsession and appearances, rather than to read the hottest book of the year.

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We Are Called To Rise

The Three Uncles

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Friendship is a tale of two NewYork-dwelling friends – Amy and Bev. Amy was once a well-known but hated journalist. When we meet her, she is less well-known and less hated, but unhappy with her job on a Jewish website. Bev meanwhile has started and promptly stopped a course in creative writing, and has entered the world of temping. Soon Bev is forced to make big decisions about her future when a one-night stand has unintended consequences and Amy struggles to come to terms with her friend’s decisions. This is a well-observed story of female friendship.

We Are CalledTo Rise follows the lives of four very different characters as their stories lead up to a life-changing incident that ripples through each and every one of them. McBride writes from the different viewpoints of each of her Las Vegasbased characters: middleaged Avis, struggling with an imminent divorce; Bashkim, an eightyear-old Albanian boy; Luis, a troubled soldier suffering from PTSD and and Roberta, a volunteer caseworker. McBride creates a desperately sad tale that still manages to encapsulate a sense of hope and positivity.

One Gloucestershire family’s experiences of the 1914-1918 conflict are recounted in a new book TheThree Uncles:The Cole Brothers in the Great War. The book begins as the tale of an ordinary family from Brimscombe, near Stroud, but unfolds to tell an extraordinary story involving the skies above the Western Front and the Battle of Passchendaele. Tragically three of the four siblings who left Gloucestershire to fight for King and Country failed to return and, like so many families in a similar situation, the remaining Coles rarely discussed their tragic loss.

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KATHERINE JENKINS The Welsh mezzo-soprano will perform at Westonbirt Arboretum tomorrow night. Read our interview with her on page 58.

JOOLS HOLLAND Next Saturday, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury The music starts from 6.30pm.Tickets cost from £22.50. Call 01242 572573.

MONTY DON – DOWN TO EARTH Find out what really happens behind the scenes as the renowned gardening writer and BBC presenter talks about his career and travels at Cheltenham Town Hall tomorrow. @WeekendGlos

OPERA BRAVA Friday and Saturday, Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester Tickets cost from £10 to £35. Performances take place at 7. 30pm.

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spotlight Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins tells Jonathan Whiley that the pressure to look your best is the inevitable price you pay for fame

Y relationship with Katherine Jenkins – or rather her music – is a little

love-hate. Several years ago, an uncle and an aunty both died within two years of each other – one suddenly and the other from a long-standing illness. At both their funerals, Katherine Jenkins’ version of Time To Say Goodbye was played and on two wet days in summer, the tears fell like rain and the rain like tears. Now, every time I hear that song, it transports me back to the church and stirs the emotions once more. I realise I have to tell Katherine this at some point during our interview, so I just blurt the story out. “It’s not until someone tells you something like that, that you realise,” she says. “People have said that Time to Say Goodbye was played at their loved one’s funeral or at someone’s wedding. “It just means the world to me. Music is such a powerful force and that’s an amazing thing. “I’ve had people say that they buy my albums at Christmas and they’ll play it during their Christmas dinner.” I’d read many things about Katherine before this encounter and at some stage or another – so I’m almost on cue – there’s a debate about whether she is a

cynical publicity seeker. Much of it seems to centre on her looks. Last year she was involved in a Twitter spat with Daily Mail columnist Jan Moir after Moir attacked her for running the London Marathon while wearing lip gloss – suggesting rather unfairly that it was a publicity stunt. The mezzo-soprano hit back at her, pointing out that it was Vaseline given to her by volunteers from St John Ambulance and that she was running to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support – her father, Selwyn, died of cancer when she was 15. Then there was the whole Beckham thing. After rumours circulated that she was having an affair with the footballer several years ago, she spoke up to deny them and was roundly criticised. So has the trappings of fame and the pressure of being a marketable celebrity, ever become too much? “It’s a learning curve and you learn positive lessons,” she says diplomatically. “I think there’s always pressure on women to look their best. That comes with being famous and being in the public eye. “You can’t be annoyed by something, I think what’s important is that women support other women. “I think with criticism you just have to remain protective of your personal life.

“It can be scary if I’m in a situation where I’m on my own at night and there is a strange man wandering around with a camera. “You just have to be able to go to somewhere and have days off.” Today is a “day off” which means she’s doing a round of interviews – before heading off to Wimbledon where she’ll make two appearances over the fortnight. She’s popped up at several events on the social sporting calendar recently – including the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot. “It was brilliant,” she says of the latter. “It’s something quintessentially British and being a girly girl, it’s any opportunity to dress up.” I ask whether she’s ever felt her looks have overshadowed her music and she gives little away. “It’s one of those things,” the 34-year-old says. “I’m a girly girl and I like to dress up and talk about it and have fun.” Her new-look is a return to her naturally darker roots. It coincides with a new deal with Decca, the record company that discovered her, after a brief stint with Warner Bros. She gives the impression of someone at ease – the happiest she’s been in a while. “It’s my 10th year, a decade in the business and my 10th album,” she says.“It feels like I’ve come full circle and gone back to my musical gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

roots and my first love. I think it was always about going back to my natural self. “I have gone back to my natural hair colour. I just think it’s important to look back and enjoy something authentic.” Born and raised in Neath, Katherine starred in school plays such as Calamity Jane and Guys and Dolls before taking singing lessons and passing Grade 8 in both singing and piano. She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music before her big break came in 2003 when she was part of a concert at Westminster Cathedral honouring Pope John Paul II’s silver jubilee. “I just led a normal life in South Wales and my mum and dad can’t believe what has happened,” she says. “I still can’t believe it. I didn’t know anything about the music business. “I was singing classical music in church – I never listened to pop and then I took singing lessons as a lyrical soprano. “I’ve come full circle in terms of classical crossover and the record company know what I want to do which is a joy.” Has fame and success changed her? “Obviously my lifestyle has changed – I’m able to travel the world and have nice things,” she says. “But my priorities are still the same and I still have the same friends as I did before I was famous and together with my family they’ve kept me grounded.” On the surface, her life has been sweetness and light – but there’s a slightly darker past that she revealed in 2008 when she confessed to taking drugs in her youth. At one point, she told Piers Morgan she was

Left: Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins sports her new look and inset; performing at Gatcombe Park, Minchinhampton in 2009

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taking three lines of cocaine a night. Although the drug use came long before she had established herself as the golden girl of classic music, it still shocked many. “I was young and silly and never really thought about the consequences,’ she admitted. “I didn’t know I’d ever become famous, and I was at an age where you don’t care about the future much, do you? ‘“I just liked going out with friends, getting drunk on too many Malibus and Cokes, and then someone would usually produce some drugs and occasionally I would take some.” It was at the age of 23 – with the offer of a sixalbum deal with Universal Records – that she took the decision to stop. “I’d been given this amazing opportunity and I just couldn’t let myself mess it all up,” she said. With the partying behind her she began to carve out a career worth millions. By the time she performed at Westonbirt to a sell-out crowd in 2008 she was at the peak of her career. “It was the best,” she says of the gig. “It was such an amazing setting and a really good laugh. “It’s more relaxed. When you perform in a cathedral or a concert hall it’s very formal but people had blankets out and picnics last time so I’m really looking forward to it. “I’ll be performing songs from all my albums, some opera classics and a preview of my new album.” Tickets for the concert at Westonbirt Arboretum tomorrow night with the National Symphony Orchestra cost £39.60. Call 03000 680400.

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MONTY PYTHON LIVE (MOSTLY), THE ROSES, TEWKESBURY AND CINEWORLD THE Monty Python stars have dusted off their dead parrot and are busy strutting their silly walks on stage, but for those who can’t make it to London’s O2 Arena, there’s a chance to catch them on screen before they hang up their lumberjack gear for the very last time. More than four decades since the Flying Circus first hit screens, the comedy quintet have reunited for 10 Monty Python Live (Mostly) shows, featuring their best-loved surreal sketches and songs, alongside new material. And the 10th and final gig, featuring the fish-slapping, septuagenarian stars John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Terry Jones, will be shown live on the Gold channel and in cinemas around the world including The Roses in Tewkesbury and Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays. “It really is a very high-powered, energetic show. Especially for 70-year-old men,” American-born Terry Gilliam says. “I like to think of it as a pre-posthumous memorial service, with all the dancing and joy one would hope for at a funeral.” Monty Python Live (Mostly) will be screened at The Roses in Tewkesbury and Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays from 7pm tomorrow.

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CLASSIC CARS, NEWARK PARK

AN array of classic cars – including some stunning Austin Seven models – will be on display at the park in Wottonunder-Edge tomorrow. From 11am to 5pm, visitors will be able to admire the classic cars on the lawns around the National Trust house. Apart from viewing the classic cars and finding out all about them from their owners, visitors will also be able to explore the house, the gardens and the estate with woodland and glade walks. There is also an exhibition in the house, Silver and Thread, which features a selection of handmade jewellery and embrodiery inspired by Newark Park. Adults £7.90, children £3.90, under-5s and National Trust members free.

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JOLT THEATRE FESTIVAL, GLOUCESTER AN exciting new theatre festival will keep people entertained in Gloucester over the next week. Jolt InternationalTheatre Festival launched yesterday, offering eight days of ground-breaking drama. Five international companies will take to the stage, streets and shops of Gloucester with shows for all tastes, including children, comedy lovers and darker drama. Local schools are hosting workshops with the companies, while youth groups and colleges have been working alongside two groups to create pieces for presentation. Residents have been asked for their stories about life in the city to contribute to Mammalian’s A Drift in

Gloucester show. Organiser Rosy Boyden said: “It’s so exciting to see so much going on in Gloucester this summer. “With all the local involvement there is a great opportunity for people to be able to tell all the fascinating stories that we know are out there.” Tomorrow, impromptu performances will take place in the city streets, with free kids’ activities, music and more. Belgian company Oh My God brings Le Dressing to the OlympusTheatre onTuesday, a personal exploration on the theme of family stories. For more information and to book tickets for any of the performances, visit www. jolttheatrefestival.org.uk

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OPEN AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL, CHELTENHAM TWO weeks of alfresco entertainment is under way at Dean Close School’s Tuckwell Amphitheatre in Cheltenham. Yesterday, The Pantaloons entertained with History of Brtain and tomorrow families are expected to turn out in force for Hugless Douglas, presented by Blunderbus Theatre Company. Shakespeare takes centre stage on Wednesday with

The Merchant of Venice and you can transport yourself to another world with Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice on Friday. Mark your diary for a screening of Cocktail with Tom Cruise on July 29 and on August 1, Jenny Wren productions perform Oliver Twist. For tickets, priced from £6.50 to £13, call 01242 258002.

Saturday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 10.00 Golf: The Open Championship (S,HD). Live coverage from Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake. 12.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 12.10 Golf: The Open Championship (S,HD). Live coverage from Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake. 5.25 Formula 1: German Grand Prix – Qualifying (S,HD). Suzi Perry presents the battle for pole position in the 10th round of the season at the Hockenheimring.

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BBC2

7.15 Film: The Falcon’s Brother (S). (1942) ●● 8.15 The Living Planet (R,S). 9.10 Fred Dibnah’s Industrial Age (R,S). 9.40 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 10.10 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (R,S). 11.40 Food & Drink (R,S,HD). 12.10 Rick Stein’s Spain (R,S,HD). 1.10 Peter O’Toole: Talking Pictures (S). 2.00 Film: Becket (S). (1964) ●●●● 4.25 Hive Alive (R,S,HD). 5.25 Golf: The Open Championship (S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 The Hungry Sailors (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S); Weather 11.30 Storage Hoarders (R,S,HD). 12.30 All Star Mr & Mrs (R,S,HD). 1.30 Dinner Date (R,S,HD). 2.30 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S,HD). 3.15 Film: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (S,HD). (1989) ●●●● 5.00 Film: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (S,HD). (2004) ●●

Channel 4

6.05 The Hoobs (R,S). 6.30 Trans World Sport (S,HD). 7.30 The Grid (S). 8.00 The Morning Line (S,HD). 9.00 Frasier (R,S). 10.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 12.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.30 The Tomorrow People (S,HD). The distance between John and Cara grows. 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). Live coverage from Newbury, Newmarket and Market Rasen. 4.10 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Access. 10.10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 11.10 Big Brother: Eviction (R,S,HD). 12.40 Criminals: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 1.05 NCIS: The Port-to-Port Killer (R,S,HD). 2.05 NCIS: The Port-toPort Killer (R,S,HD). 3.05 Film: Hell Boats (S). (1970) Second World War drama, starring James Franciscus. ●● 4.55 Film: Operation Pacific (S). (1951) Second World War adventure, starring John Wayne. ●●

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6.15 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 30/140. Russell Stubbs hosts the final party in Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire. 6.40 Channel 4 News (S)

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7.45 Flog It! (S). The team heads to Tatton Park in Cheshire.

7.00 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S). 7/20. Comedy with Harry Hill, inspired by viewers’ home videos. 7.30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (S,HD). 3/8. Ben Shephard hosts.

7.05 The Restoration Man (R,S,HD). 2/6. Transforming a listed church on the Outer Hebridean island of Berneray.

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v India. 7.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

8.30 Live at Edinburgh Castle (S,HD). Alex Jones presents this concert to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, featuring Smokey Robinson, Kaiser Chiefs, Jessie J, Culture Club, Paloma Faith and OneRepublic.

8.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 10/14. The platoon responds to a cricket challenge.

8.30 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (S,HD). (1999) Two Jedi Knights are sent on a mission to protect a queen whose planet has been invaded, and meet a boy with a sinister destiny. Sci-fi prequel, with Liam Neeson. ●●●

8.00 Grand Designs (R,S,HD). 7/8. Kevin McCloud follows the progress of Mimi and Andre d’Costa, who have moved to Kent to bring up their two children and hope to build a house that blends in with the landscape.

8.00 Holiday Love Rats Exposed (R,S,HD). Documentary telling the stories of Brits who have been conned out of tens of thousands of pounds and left broken-hearted by people preying on single holidaymakers looking for love.

9.00 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. A genetically engineered chimpanzee develops superior intelligence and leads other apes against the human race. Sci-fi thriller, starring James Franco and Andy Serkis. ●●●●

9.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 46/72. Catching up with the Big Brother contestants as they react to Friday night’s live eviction, revealing how another departure has affected the rest of the house.

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7.00 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday (S,HD). 5/5. 7.40 The National Lottery: Break the Safe (S,HD). 4/7. Game show, hosted by Nick Knowles.

9.00 The Men Who Made Us Spend (S,HD). 2/3. Jacques Peretti examines how fear is a powerful driver of consumerism, meeting experts who have helped manufacturers make money from people’s anxieties and insecurities.

10.30 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.50 Shanghai Knights (S,HD). (2003) A Chinese sheriff and a reformed bandit hunt for a killer on the murky streets of Victorian London. Martial arts comedy sequel, starring Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson and Aidan Gillen. ●●●

10.00 Zodiac: The Director’s Cut (S). (2007) Fact-based crime thriller following the hunt for a serial killer who terrorised San Francisco in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. ●●●●●

12.35 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 12.40 BBC News (S,HD).

12.35 Film: Keeping Up with the Steins (S). (2006) Comedy drama, starring Daryl Sabara. ●● 2.00 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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1.30 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.

1.05 Utopia (R,S,HD). 3.05 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). Omnibus edition. 5.15 River Cottage Veg (R,S,HD). Hugh’s commitment to his plan is challenged on a fishing trip.

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

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD) 10.00 Sunday Morning Live (S,HD). Sian Williams presents topical debate on religious, moral and ethical issues. 11.00 Fast Tales (S,HD). Prominent British Muslims fasting for Ramadan. 11.30 Golf: The Open Championship (S,HD). 12.00 BBC News (S,HD) 12.10 Golf: The Open Championship (S,HD). The conclusion of the Major from Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake.

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6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.40 Film: A Walk in the Sun (S). (1945) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 8.30 Monty Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Gardens (R,S,HD). 9.30 Countryfile (R,S,HD). 10.30 Golf: The Open Championship (S,HD). 11.30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 1.00 Rick Steinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spain (R,S,HD). 2.00 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 2.30 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.30 Lifeline (S,HD). 3.40 Songs of Praise (R,S,HD). 4.15 Film: Grand Prix (S,HD). (1966) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S); Weather 11.30 Love Your Garden (R,S,HD). 12.30 Long Lost Family (R,S,HD). 1.35 Film: Columbo: Any Old Port in a Storm (S,HD). (1973) Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Donald Pleasence. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 3.35 Midsomer Murders (R,S). 5.30 Tipping Point (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

7.00 FIM World Superbike Championship (S). 7.30 British GT Championship (S). 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 8.55 Frasier (R,S). 10.00 Sunday Brunch (S). 1.30 Anniversary Games (S,HD). Coverage of the athletics meeting in central London. 4.05 Couples Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 5.10 Channel 4 News (S) 5.40 Film: Hugo (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. Family adventure, starring Asa Butterfield. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Power Rangers Megaforce (R,S,HD). 10.35 Power Rangers Megaforce (R,S,HD). 11.05 Meerkat Manor (R,S). 11.30 Access (R). 11.35 Big Brother (R,S,HD). 12.35 Film: Click (S,HD). (2006) Comedy, starring Adam Sandler. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 2.40 Film: Lost in Space (S,HD). (1998) Sci-fi adventure, starring William Hurt and Gary Oldman. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.10 Film: Big Mommaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House (S,HD). (2000) Comedy, starring Martin Lawrence. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

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7.00 Regional News (S,HD) 7.20 Countryfile (S,HD). John Craven celebrates 25 years on the show.

7.00 Formula 1: German Grand Prix Highlights (S,HD). Suzi Perry presents action from the 10th round of the season.

7.00 Catchphrase (R,S,HD). 2/12. Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show in which three contestants guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues.

8.10 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 26/26. Fiona Bruce and the team pay a second visit to Wentworth Woodhouse, where items include a bible that belonged to one of the first black professional footballers. Last in the series.

8.30 Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Den (S,HD). 1/12. New series. Evan Davis presents the return of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen and Piers Linney evaluating pitches.

8.00 Foyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War (R,S,HD). 1/3. MI5 suspects Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atomic research programme has been infiltrated and recruits Foyle to investigate a Soviet spy ring that could be at work in London.

9.10 Seven Wonders of the Commonwealth (S,HD). A visit to natural beauty spots across the Commonwealth, including Milford Sound in New Zealand, Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Namib desert, Victoria Falls in Zambia and Fingalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cave in Scotland.

9.30 The Lancaster: Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flying Past (S,HD). 3/3. John Sergeant examines the history of the Avro Lancaster bomber and examines how it was at the heart of nearly every vital British aeronautical mission of the Second World War.

10.10 Regional News (S,HD) 10.35 Murdered by My Boyfriend (S,HD). Drama about a teenage girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s romance with an older man who begins to dominate every aspect of her life. Georgina Campbell and Royce Pierreson star.

10.30 Mock the Week (R,S,HD). 6/14. 10.00 ITV News (S); Weather With Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, 10.15 Testing Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worst Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons. Drivers: Crash Course (R,S,HD). Two of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst motorists come face to face with the consequences of their dangerous driving in a crash-test experiment.

11.35 The Greatest Game Ever Played (S). (2005) An American working-class golfer overcomes social prejudice and cynicism to compete in the 1913 US Open. Fact-based drama, starring Shia LaBeouf. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

11.15 The Cube (R,S,HD). 6/9. Teresa 11.00 The Quiet American (S,HD). from Newcastle and family man (2002) A British journalist in Alan take part. 1950s Vietnam befriends an American aid worker, but suspects his new acquaintance is not all he appears to be. Drama, with Michael Caine. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

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

12.35 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). Matt Baker explores Whiteford Burrows sand dunes in Gower, south Wales. 1.30 Holby City (R,S). Elliot faces the truth about his condition. 2.30 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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12.10 The Store. Home shopping. 2.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). 3.10 Motorsport UK (S,HD). Action from Oulton Park. 4.00 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v India. 7.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

8.00 The Mill (S,HD). 1/6. New series. The workers fear the arrival of impoverished families from the South will drive down everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages, and the impact of new legislation hits home for apprentice Esther.

8.00 My Child Is a Monkey (S,HD). The stories of Americans who have adopted monkeys and integrated the animals into their families, treating them not as pets, but as children.

9.00 Child Genius (S,HD). 1/4. New series. In the first stage of the competition to find the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest young mind, the gifted contenders face two gruelling rounds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; advanced maths and memory recall.

9.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 47/72. Daily round-up of highlights, featuring the latest tasks, games, arguments, laughs, diary room visits and bedroom chit-chat. Narrated by Marcus Bentley.

10.00 Love & Other Drugs (S,HD). (2010) A cynical womanising sales rep for a pharmaceutical company falls in love with a waitress with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Romantic comedy drama, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

10.00 The Book of Eli (S,HD). (2010) A drifter in post-apocalyptic America battles a despot for control of a book believed to hold the key to mankindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. Action adventure, with Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

12.10 The Million Pound Drop (R,S). Two singletons team up on a blind date for the quiz. 1.05 Film: Lady Chatterley (HD). (2006) Drama, starring Marina Hands. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 3.55 River Cottage Veg (R,S,HD). 4.50 Kirstieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handmade Treasures (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.15 Gangs & Guns: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 1.15 SuperCasino. 3.10 Super Skyscrapers: Shanghai Tower (R,S,HD). 4.00 Great Scientists (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 The Funky Valley Show (R,S). 5.00 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.10 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S).

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Monday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Animal SOS (S,HD). 11.30 Street Patrol UK (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). From Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

9.05 The Quest for Bannockburn (R,S). 10.05 Watchdog Test House (R,S). 10.35 Click (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Breakaway (R,S). 1.45 Film: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (S,HD). (1947) ●●●● 3.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain (R,S). 4.15 Natural World: Echo: An Unforgettable Elephant (R,S). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S,HD).

ITV

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

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.35 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss USA (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. 1.40 Four in a Bed (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Ultimate Dealer (HD). 5.00 Couples Come Dine with Me.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). Daily round-up of highlights. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). Tony’s car is blown up. 3.15 Film: Nora Roberts’ Tribute (S,HD). (2009) Romantic mystery, starring Brittany Murphy and Jason Lewis. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 7/22. Bart takes pity on Mrs Krabappel. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). The latest developments shock the Roscoes.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Oscar struggles to cope after confessing to his part in the hitand-run. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). 7.30 How Safe Is Your House? (S,HD). A rogue landlord refusing to fix a Peterborough property. Last in the series. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 14/30. Advice on making money from Georgian antiques and collectibles. 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). Daz tries to kiss Kerry on her hen night. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Neil wrongly assumes that Andrea is leaving him for Steve.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v India. Mark Nicholas presents highlights of the fifth and final day of the Second Test at Lord’s, as the five-match series continued. Followed by 5 News.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). An angry Patrick issues Ian with an ultimatum. 8.30 Drivers Who Kill – Panorama (S,HD). In-depth reports.

8.00 University Challenge (S,HD). 2/37. Oxford Brookes University takes on Jesus College, Oxford. 8.30 Food & Drink (S,HD). 7/10. Dishes that can be quickly prepared, with guest Ken Hom.

8.00 Countrywise (R,S,HD). 3/10. The team tours the coast of Northern Ireland. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Andrea begs Lloyd to give her another chance.

8.00 Are You Addicted to Your Doctor?: Channel 4 Dispatches (S,HD). Tazeen Ahmad investigates unnecessary use of the NHS. 8.30 Food Unwrapped (S,HD). 2/6. Liquorice, mushrooms and bean sprouts.

8.00 Police Interceptors (S,HD). The team carries out a raid that turns up drugs, a weapon and a large pile of cash, while Jon Peacock encounters a halfnaked man covered in blood on the wintry streets of Lincoln. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 John Bishop’s Australia (S,HD). 3/3. The cycling comic pedals his way into tropical Australia, taking on an exhausting military test, working on a banana farm and visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Last in the series.

9.00 Clothes to Die For (S,HD). The stories of people who survived the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, which resulted in more than 1,100 deaths in April last year.

9.00 Long Lost Family (S,HD). 2/8. A 44-year-old woman hopes to be reunited with her birth mother, while a 77-year-old wants to find the brother she has never met. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present.

9.00 Royal Marines Commando School (S,HD). 2/8. Facing challenging new lessons at every turn, the raw recruits try to make it through three more weeks of training to earn trips home to see their families.

9.00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole (S,HD). 6/6. A motherof-11 who receives the equivalent of three times the typical UK family income and a Liverpool couple who have not worked for six years. Last in the series.

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10.00 QI (R,S,HD). 5/18. With Jeremy Clarkson, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Kirsty Wark. Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 You Saw Them Here First (R,S). 1/2. Part one of two. The TV debuts of some of Britain’s best-known faces, including Judi Dench, Sean Connery and Declan Donnelly.

10.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S). 5/9. Gordon Ramsay heads to Queens, New York, where the owners of failing Greek restaurant Kati Allo are on the brink of divorce, while their daughter is at her wits’ end.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 48/72. Marcus Bentley narrates a round-up of highlights, including the latest round of nominations and the announcement of who’s up for eviction on Friday night.

11.15 Regional Programme (S,HD).

11.20 Dragons’ Den (R,S,HD). 1/12. Evan Davis presents the return of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen and Piers Linney evaluating pitches.

11.40 You Cannot Be Serious! (R,S,HD). 5/6. Sports-based comedy impressions and sketches, with Alistair McGowan.

11.05 The Secret Life of Students (R,S,HD). 3/4. Hassan tries to cope with his newly independent life.

11.05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). Rylan Clark and his guests discuss the latest round of nominations.

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

12.20 The Men Who Made Us Spend (R,S,HD). Jacques Peretti examines how fear is a powerful driver of consumerism. 1.20 Sign Zone: Wildfires 2014: Inside the Inferno (R,S). Part one of two. The work of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. 2.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 Britain’s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). Three bakeries in County Durham and Northumberland take part. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

12.00 The Shooting Gallery (S). 12.30 Embarrassing Bodies (R,S). 1.25 Scandal (S,HD). 2.15 Revenge (S,HD). 3.05 Dirty Weekenders in France with Richard E Grant (R,S,HD). 4.00 River Cottage Veg (R,S,HD). 4.55 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.05 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting (R,S,HD). 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Under the Dome (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 Great Artists (R,S).

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

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Animal SOS (S,HD). 11.30 Street Patrol UK (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

BBC2

8.20 Sign Zone: Call the Council (R,S). 9.05 The Food Inspectors (R,S). 10.05 Watchdog Test House (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 The Super League Show (S). 2.00 Film: Yellowstone Kelly (S). (1959) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 3.30 The Hairy Bikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Food Tour of Britain (R,S). 4.15 Natural World: Chimps of the Lost Gorge (R,S,HD). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). Afternoon chat show, hosted by Gino Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Acampo and Melanie Sykes. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). 3.00 Dickinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,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 Angry Brits: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The housemates nominate. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Murder 101: Locked Room Mystery (S). (2008) Whodunit, starring Dick Van Dyke. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 8/22. Homer hires a private detective. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). A member of the Roscoe family is suspected of Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Bianca offers to look after Harley. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Denise is devastated about Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stroke. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 15/30. Advice on collecting items related to home entertainment of yesteryear. 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). Hour-long episode. Following the kiss with Daz, bride-to-be Kerry waits at the church hoping Dan will show up.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Pay? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Take It Away! (R,S,HD). 5/5. A special edition of the programme about the world of debt collection. Last in the series.

8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 41/52. Elliot worries about being sidelined as he prepares to undergo brain surgery. Raf struggles to separate the personal and the professional when he is asked to help Harry.

8.00 Hive Alive (S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two. Chris Packham, Martha Kearney and Adam Hart discover how many of the tagged bees have survived midsummer week and examine the mating ritual of a queen.

8.00 Love Your Garden (S,HD). 5/8. Alan Titchmarsh and the team create a coastal haven in Bideford, Devon, complete with a bespoke daybed made out of a boat, and swathes of hardy flowers mixed in with shingle paths.

8.00 Kirstieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fill Your House for Free (S). 3/5. Kirstie Allsopp helps transform a Worcester home that seems to be stuck in a 1980s time warp and meets a Tynemouth social worker whose bedroom is falling apart.

8.00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (S,HD). 8/12. Jayne Bashford is accompanied by the police to execute a warrant to enter a Staffordshire property, and discovers evidence that puppies have been buried alive in the back garden.

9.00 Crimewatch (S). An appeal to solve the mysterious death of a man whose body was washed up on a Cornish beach in February, and tips on avoiding scams when booking holidays online.

9.00 Coast (S,HD). 2/6. The team explores secret paths around the shores of the British Isles, from the abandoned landscape of Cape Wrath to a secret underwater route off the isle of Iona.

9.00 56 Up (R,S,HD). 2/3. Continuing the 2012 update in the landmark documentary series, following the stories of a group of participants whose lives have been chronicled since 1964.

9.00 Undercover Boss (S). 2/6. Oxfam CEO Mark Goldring finds out whether the charity is spending money wisely and discovers flaws in the fundraising operation that could be costing millions.

9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (S,HD). 8/22. A man is found bludgeoned to death inside a human-sized hamster ball, and investigator Dawn Banks goes missing while working with Morgan on the case of a serial rapist.

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10.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme (R,S,HD). 2/6. Simon Callow and Phyllis Logan join the host to discuss costume drama. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Kirsty Wark. Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Utopia (S,HD). 3/6. On the run, the gang finds a young hacker 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather who uncovers the key to The 10.40 The Chase (R,S,HD). /40. Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, while Milner Bradley Walsh presents as four gives up torturing Jessica and contestants answer general prepares to execute her. knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 49/72. Highlights of Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action in the house, as the housemates continue their attempt to live harmoniously under the allseeing eye of Big Brother.

11.45 John Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australia (R,S,HD). 3/3. The cycling comic pedals his way into tropical Australia. Last in the series.

11.20 Clothes to Die For (R,S,HD). The stories of people who survived the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, which resulted in more than 1,100 deaths in April last year.

11.40 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green (R,S,HD). 4/8. How Northumberlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s border with Scotland has shaped British history.

11.05 Royal Marines Commando School (R,S,HD). 2/8. Facing challenging new lessons at every turn, the raw recruits try to make it through three more weeks of training to earn trips home to see their families.

11.00 Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bit on the Side (HD). Emma Willis presents the live Big Brother round-up, with regular panellist Luisa Zissman, including the usual debates, features, insights and gossip.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: A Cabbie Abroad: Canada (R,S). Mason McQueen drives a taxi in the city of Iqaluit in the Arctic Circle. 1.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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). 4.15 Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). From Derbyshire and Staffordshire. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.05 Ramsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R,S). 1.00 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 1.30 Trans World Sport (R,S,HD). 2.25 The Grid (R,S). 2.55 FIM World Superbike Championship (R,S). 3.25 British GT Championship (R,S). 3.50 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 4.00 River Cottage Veg (R,S,HD).

12.00 Holiday Love Rats Exposed (R,S,HD). 1.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Wentworth Prison (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 Great Artists (R,S).

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Wednesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Animal SOS (S,HD). 11.30 Street Patrol UK (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.45 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.30 Street Patrol UK (R,S,HD). 8.15 Sign Zone: Call the Council (R,S). 9.00 Fostering & Me with Lorraine Pascale (R,S). 10.00 Tigers About the House (R,S). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Animal Park (R,S). 1.00 Lifeline (R,S,HD). 1.10 Breakaway (R,S). 1.55 Film: Dean Spanley (S). (2008) ●●●● 3.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain (R,S). 4.15 Natural World (R,S,HD). 5.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R,S).

ITV

Channel 4

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

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). Highlights of Monday’s action in the house. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Access. 3.20 Film: Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder (S). (2007) Mystery, with Lea Thompson. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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The Mimic, 10pm

Shops & Robbers … 9pm

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6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 16/30. Items that had intriguing personal stories linked to them.

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 9/22. Marge is mugged. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Lindsey struggles to decide where her loyalties lie.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Maddy is forced to find a new venue for her party. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Matt Baker and Alex Jones host the last edition of the magazine show before it takes a break to make way for the Commonwealth Games.

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). Kerry tries to explain her side of the story to Dan. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Neil accuses Steve of having an affair with Andrea.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Mysteries of the Vampire Skeletons: Revealed (R,S,HD). Stories of ancient corpse mutilations designed to prevent the undead rising again. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony (S,HD). Gary Lineker, Hazel Irvine and Clare Balding present live coverage from Celtic Park, Glasgow. Subsequent programmes subject to change.

8.00 Operation Cloud Lab: Secrets of the Skies (S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two. The team investigates the impact of altitude on living organisms, and examines a mysterious increase in rainfall over the desert city of Phoenix, Arizona.

8.00 All Star Mr & Mrs (S,HD). 6/8. Loose Women anchor Kaye Adams, actress Sue Holderness and ballroom dancer Vincent Simone find out how much they know about their other halves. Phillip Schofield hosts.

8.00 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show (S,HD). 5/6. In Sheffield, Dawn O’Porter takes on her toughest challenge yet with Elissa, who wants to stand out from the crowd and wear clothes to reflect her personality.

8.00 Emergency Bikers (S,HD). New series. The return of the documentary about the work of emergency service motorcyclists. A paramedic has to deal with a bulldozer driver who has broken his ankle. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway (S,HD). 2/3. Engineer Linda Miller battles to rebuild a Victorian tunnel under the Royal Docks in the East End as part of the Crossrail train line linking east and west London.

9.00 Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald (R,S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. The broadcaster ventures inside Indiana State Prison, meeting 12 condemned men awaiting execution.

9.00 One Born Every Minute (S,HD). 7/10. A 17-year-old expectant mother talks about a family secret that turned her life upside down, while a couple reflect on an emotional four years of trying to have a baby.

9.00 Shops & Robbers: Caught On Camera (S,HD). 2/8. Journalist Nick Wallis joins police forces around the nation to discover how CCTV and technological advances are helping to bring criminals to justice.

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11.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). Emma Willis presents the BB companion show, including a debate on the burning issues, celebrity guests’ thoughts on the latest developments and behind-the-scenes insights.

11.20 Horizon: What’s Wrong with Our Weather? (R,S,HD). Physicist Helen Czerski and meteorologist John Hammond investigate why the British weather appears to have become more extreme.

11.40 Off the Beaten Track (R,S,HD). 11.35 The IT Crowd (R,S). 5/6. Moss 3/6. Christine Bleakley returns decides to invent the perfect home to Strangford Lough in bra. Co Down.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: Burning Desire: The Seduction of Smoking (R,S). Part one of two. Peter Taylor explores attitudes to cigarettes and smoking. 1.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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). 4.15 Britain’s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). Three bakeries in Scotland compete. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

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10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 50/72. The pick of the previous day’s highlights, including the start of another two-day shopping task to determine how well the housemates will eat for the coming week.

11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 11.40 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday (R,S,HD). 5/5. With Pixie Lott and Adil Ray. Last in the series.

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Backchat with Jack 10.00 The Mimic (S,HD). 2/6. Jean Whitehall and His Dad (S,HD). 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather sets Martin up on a blind date. 2/6. With guests Gary Lineker, 10.30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does 10.40 Weight Loss Ward (R,S,HD). Holly Hagan, Marnie Simpson Countdown (R,S,HD). 2/7. 1/3. At Sunderland Royal and Scott Timlin. Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy Hospital’s obesity unit, Terry 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented panel show’s version of the Gardner, who weighed 47 stone by Kirsty Wark. Followed by famous quiz. in 2012, considers the option of Weather. a permanent gastric bypass.

12.05 Music on 4: Superstar DJs: With Annie Mac (S,HD). 12.30 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.55 Heston’s Great British Food (R,S,HD). 1.50 Film: The Outrage (S). (1964) Western, starring Paul Newman. ●● 3.35 Revenge (S,HD). 4.15 Secret Eaters (R,S,HD). 5.10 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 On the Yorkshire Buses (R,S,HD). EYMS prepares for a football match against rivals Stagecoach. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). Changes to the home that could improve lives. 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S).

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Thursday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). The opening live coverage of the Games from Glasgow. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Hazel Irvine and Jason Mohammad introduce live coverage of the concluding stages of the men’s and women’s triathlon races, as the first medals of Glasgow 2014 are decided. Coverage continues on BBC2.

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

8.45 The Culture Show: Tents – The Beginning of Architecture (R,S). 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Animal SOS (S,HD). 11.30 Street Patrol UK (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). 1.45 Perfection (R,S,HD). 2.30 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.30 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.15 Flog It! (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (S,HD). Afternoon chat show, hosted by Gino D’Acampo and Melanie Sykes. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 The Speakmans (S,HD). 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,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 Ultimate Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The housemates begin this week’s shopping task. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Fatal Acquittal (S,HD). (2014) Premiere. Thriller, starring Joely Fisher. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Emmerdale, 7pm

Embarrassing Bodies, 9pm

Black Market Britain … 8pm

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6.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). The first evening of track cycling concludes in Glasgow.

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 10/22. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Mercedes tries to get to the bottom of Cindy’s behaviour.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Alf discovers why Josh is staying away from the party. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the opening evening of swimming finals at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Coverage continues on BBC2.

7.00 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2014 (S,HD). 1/2. The first of two visits to the event. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Linda tries to persuade Sharon to get rid of the gun.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Brad spikes Finn’s drink. 7.30 Is Britain Christian?: Tonight (S,HD). Jonathan Maitland considers the role of Christianity in modern society.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Ultimate Police Interceptors (R,S). The helicopter follows illegal off-road motorbikes. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Natural World – Penguin Post Office (S,HD). 7/10. The efforts of gentoo penguins raising families in the harbour of Port Lockroy in the British Antarctic Territory, which is the site of one of the world’s most remote post offices.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). An unconscious Finn is rushed to hospital. 8.30 Harbour Lives (S,HD). 2/8. Ben Fogle searches for whelks and visits the ghost town of Tyneham.

8.00 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year (S). 1/3. New series. George Clarke presides over the 2014 Shed of the Year competition, visiting a range of extraordinary and eccentric builds vying for the title across Britain.

8.00 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting (S,HD). Paul Connolly investigates identity theft, which millions of people in the UK fall victim to every year. Last in the series. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 The Honourable Woman (S,HD). 4/8. The political thriller rewinds to events eight years previously, with Hayden-Hoyle advancing his career in MI6 courtesy of an affair and Nessa and Atika held captive in Gaza.

9.00 Diamond Geezers (S,HD). Behind the scenes at Hatton Garden, London’s worldfamous jewellery quarter, where millions of pounds of gold, silver and precious stones are bought and sold every day.

9.00 Embarrassing Bodies (S). 4/7. Pixie McKenna helps a man with a six-year posterior problem that started with a tiny hair, while Christian Jessen advises a transitioning male-tofemale transsexual.

9.00 Autopsy: The Last Hours of Michael Hutchence (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Richard Shepherd investigates the death of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 Benidorm (R,S,HD). 2/6. Donald and Jacqueline start a collection to help Madge through her financial troubles, but she proves less than grateful.

10.00 The Secret Life of Students (S,HD). 4/4. As the freshers approach the end of their first term and exams draw near, the programme asks whether they have achieved a balance between partying and studying. Last in the series.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 51/72. Diary-room confessionals, domestic dramas and off-kilter challenges, including the conclusion of this week’s shopping task.

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10.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). The concluding live coverage on day one in Glasgow. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Emily Maitlis. Followed by Weather.

11.40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday (S,HD). The medal winners from today’s events in Glasgow. 11.55 Holiday Weatherview (S).

11.40 The Chase (R,S,HD). /40. Quiz 11.05 Child Genius (R,S,HD). 1/4. In 11.20 The Fifteen Billion Pound show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. the first stage of the Railway (R,S,HD). 2/3. Engineer competition to find the UK’s Linda Miller battles to rebuild a brightest young mind, the Victorian tunnel under the gifted contenders face two Royal Docks in the East End as gruelling rounds – advanced part of the Crossrail train line maths and memory recall. linking east and west London.

11.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). Emma Willis presents the BB companion show, including celebrity fans’ thoughts on the latest developments in the runup to tomorrow’s eviction and behind-the-scenes insights.

12.00 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Drivers Who Kill – Panorama (R,S). In-depth reports. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Holiday Love Rats Exposed (R,S,HD). Brits conned by people preying on single holiday-makers looking for love. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

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12.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Is Britain Christian?: Tonight (R,S,HD). 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 4.15 Britain’s Best Bakery (R,S,HD). The week’s winners go head to head. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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12.10 One Born Every Minute (R,S,HD). 1.05 The Auction House (R,S,HD). 2.00 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show (R,S,HD). 2.55 Born in the Wild: Kangaroo (R,S,HD). 3.50 Are You Addicted to Your Doctor?: Channel 4 Dispatches (R,S,HD). 4.20 Food Unwrapped (R,S,HD).

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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). The opening live coverage on day two of the Games. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Hazel Irvine and Jason Mohammad present further live coverage on day two in Glasgow, featuring the latest track cycling from the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Coverage continues on BBC2.

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7.45 The Big Allotment Challenge (R,S). 8.45 First Time on the Front Line (R,S). 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Animal SOS (S,HD). 11.30 Street Patrol UK (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). 1.45 Perfection (R,S,HD). 2.30 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.30 Wanted Down Under (R,S,HD). 4.15 Flog It! (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The housemates discover if they have passed the shopping task. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Deadly Hope (S,HD). (2012) Premiere. Thriller, starring Alana De La Garza. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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Virtually Famous, 11pm

Stand by Your Man, 11.30pm

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 11/22. Bart separates from his parents. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Mercedes tries to prove her suspicions are correct.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Marilyn decides to put an end to John and Jett’s feud. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 Commonwealth Games (S,HD). Gary Lineker presents this evening’s live coverage on day two in Glasgow, including the latest swimming finals at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. Coverage continues on BBC2.

7.00 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 17/30. Advice on making money from antiques and collectibles. 7.30 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2014 (S,HD). 2/2.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Ross vows to take revenge on Brad. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Anna is offended when Tim and Sally offer to take Faye in.

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7.00 The Lost Ship (S,HD). Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). A distraught Sharon asks Linda to help plan her getaway. 8.30 Gardeners’ World (S,HD). 18/31. Monty Don has advice on the small jobs still to be done in the garden.

8.00 The Cruise Ship (S,HD). 3/4. The passengers are transferred onto an exclusive island resort. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Norris accuses Dennis of stealing £20 from the till.

8.00 The Million Pound Drop (S). 3/8. Chatty Man host and comedian Alan Carr teams up with The Radio 1 Breakfast Show’s Nick Grimshaw, trying to raise up to £1million for charity. Davina McCall presents.

8.00 On the Yorkshire Buses (S,HD). Boss Peter Shipp calls a crisis meeting with his senior staff when a series of breakdowns and delays caused by roadworks means EYMS faces problems as the schools return. Followed by 5 News.

9.00 The Secret History of Our Streets (S,HD). 1/3. New series. The documentary returns to look at the history of three archetypal streets in Scottish cities, beginning with the Moray Estate in Edinburgh’s New Town district.

9.00 Doc Martin (R,S,HD). 3/8. A secret admirer leaves Ruth feeling uncomfortable, while Bert is furious when one of Louisa’s pupils writes a damning review of his restaurant in the school newspaper.

9.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Summer Special (S). 1/2. Part one of two. The comedian is joined by Miranda Hart, Vin Diesel, the Inbetweeners stars and Rizzle Kicks for an evening of summertime fun and games. Continues at 10.35pm.

9.00 Big Brother: Live Eviction (S,HD). 52/72. Emma Willis makes the announcement as another housemate gets the boot, chatting to them about the whole Big Brother experience and why they think the others wanted them out.

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10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.40 Tonight at the Games (S,HD). Mark Chapman and Clare Balding present highlights of the second day of the Commonwealth Games. 11.40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday (S,HD). A round-up of the second day’s events in Glasgow. 11.55 EastEnders (S,HD). Omnibus.

11.00 Weather (S) 11.05 In the Electric Mist (S,HD). (2009) Mystery, with Tommy Lee Jones. ●●●

1.50 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.55 BBC News (S,HD).

12.55 Sign Zone: Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter (R,S). How the lives of female shopworkers were revolutionised in the early 20th century. 1.55 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Friday Night Dinner (S,HD). 10.35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 6/6. Grandma’s wedding day (HD). Rylan Clark meets the 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather arrives. Last in the series. latest evictee. 10.40 Air America (S,HD). (1990) A pilot encounters smuggling and 10.35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Summer Special (S). 2/2. Part corruption while secretly two of two. With Miranda Hart, transporting troops and cargo Vin Diesel, the Inbetweeners for the CIA during the Vietnam stars and Rizzle Kicks. War. Comedy adventure, with Mel Gibson and Robert Downey 11.00 Virtually Famous (S). 1/8. New 11.30 Stand by Your Man (S,HD). Jr. ●●● series. Comedy panel show, 7/10. Four more contestants try hosted by Kevin McHale. to win the chance to date one of 40 women. 11.55 Good Luck Chuck (S,HD). (2007) Comedy, starring Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. ●● 12.40 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.

1.35 Derek (R,S,HD). 2.00 The Inbetweeners USA (S,HD). 2.25 Desperate Housewives (R,S,HD). 3.05 Revenge (S,HD). 3.50 Perfect (R,S). 4.05 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). 5.00 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.15 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

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T’S been a while since we had a list, so let’s have a list. Someone suggested I write about things people could do with their children in the great big six-weeklong summer holidays. Drop them at the grandparents’ place I reckon. Failing that, see my list of 20 Summer School Holiday Ideas . . . 1. Picnics – get the kids to help compile the picnic. Pittville Park is a great picnicking spot; up Crickley Hill is another idea, or by a river. 2. Bibury Trout Farm – Dad used to take me there to feed the trout when I was little. Now you can fish for them as well and take your catch home for supper. 3. Prinknash Abbey. 4. Cotswold Farm Park – get up close and personal with rare breeds and less rare breeds. 5. Boating lake or boat trip – steer clear of swans if you’re rowing on Pittville Lake. They can be aggressive, as my friend Rhonda and her son Ben found out. 6. Beach – I bet Weston-Super-Mare is still there? Ice creams, donkey rides, slot machines and chips. 7. Badger Wood – Mindy Pickering runs a club there where children can learn to make a bow and arrow and a shelter, cook sausages on the camp fire and experience the joy of ‘smores’ (toasted marshmallow squashed between two chocolate digestives). 8. Making smoothies, home-made ice lollies, cooking and baking. 9. Art & Craft – recycle old stuff. Buy materials at car boot sales and get creative. 10. Paddling pool or swimming – get them to water the garden while they are at it. 11. Nature walks and cycling. 12. Jobs around the house – sorry if any kids are reading this. Just quick jobs; nothing longwinded. 13. Set a limit for actual computer games. Design your own computer game ideas on paper. 14. Make a holiday diary – go to bookshops and the library. Read, read, read. 15. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.

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16. Camping, glamping, barbecues and garden parties. 17. Cinema. 18. Train or coach trip. 19. Meditation and yoga. 20. Make a mud pie in the garden and serve as banquet for your toys. Good old fashioned entertainment. Creating flower petal perfume also hours of fun.

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How often do you get to experience your ideal weekend? Most weekends – it’s a pretty simple life I lead.

Quick fire . . . Book or Kindle? Book.

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Newspaper or TV?

Early-bird or lie-in? Early bird. Cup of tea or stiff drink? Glass of rose wine at the moment.

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Drink of choice? Jasmine tea. Cleo Mussi’s new exhibition All Consuming opens atThe Museum in the Park, in Stroud, today. Admission is free.

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What will you do on your ideal weekend?

Gardening, eating or maybe a holiday in Cornwall.

Who will you spend it with?

My husband, family and close friends.

What will you read?

Something scientific, currently Life Ascending by Biochemist Nick Lane.

What will you listen to? Radio 4.

Will you watch TV?

Probably not – I am not a great fan of television.

What will be in your fridge?

Lots of lovely locally-grown and locally-produced food from the farmers’ market in Stroud.

What will you eat? Will you go out or stay in?

Whatever needs to be cooked first – I hate waste. I am generally disappointed eating out, as we eat well at home, but if I could go to Japan for the night for a meal, that would be amazing.

If you could invite anyone for a dinner party, dead or alive, who would you invite? My mother and my father, grandparents and great grandparents – I have so many questions to ask them now and it would be a fantastic gathering. @WeekendGlos

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