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Suddenly we all want to play tennis – it’s great for body and soul. If you’re thinking about giving it a go, dig out your whites and try your hand at an open day in Cheltenham

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It’s going to be a scorcher with great music and weather for flip flops rather than traditional mud-soaked wellies. Cotswolds songstress Lily Allen will be on the famous Pyramid Stage on Friday, with Metallica on Saturday and Dolly Parton singing us out on Sunday.

Wimbledon

Andy Murray will be cheered on to Centre Court on Monday as he opens up the defence of his title. Seeded third and with new coach Amelie Mauresmo, can he do it again? Catch the coverage on BBC.

World Cup

Will it be tears or celebration? Keep your nerve as England play Costa Rica on Tuesday.

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Who ate all the pies? Find out how Woodchester-based Plenty! Pies are getting noticed thanks to their gourmet recipes. If tapas is more your thing, we eat out in Cheltenham and discvoer that sharing platters are perfect for family midweek eating.

X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson sings her heart out in an al fresco concert at Westonbirt Arboretum tomorrow. We chat to her about music and motherhood. And, ahem, we can’t ignore The Full Monty at The Everyman in Cheltenham . . .

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

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ELL, we asked and you told us . . . Mostly, you love the new format, the new features and the new design of your sparkling new Weekend magazine. What some of you didn’t love was the size of the TV listings. A few of you complained they were too small to read clearly. And because we take seriously all your feedback, we’ve been working this week to do something about it. We hope the solution we’ve come up with from p62 onwards meets with your approval. It’s been a busy week in the Weekend office. We’ve been talking to Jamie Oliver – he of the fabulous Jamie’s Italian in Cheltenham – about his latest protégés and plans for the brilliant Big Feastival at Alex James’ farm in Kingham. As well as cracking recipes for a family fish pie and barbecued chicken – cooked with a beer can stuck where it really shouldn’t – we’ve been sampling the shortcrust superstars at Plenty Pies in Woodchester. From salmon to Homity, squid and chorizo to Cotswold venison, they’re sold in the smartest shops the country over.

@WeekendGlos If you’re lucky, you’ll find them on the menu at a pub near you. We know you’re up to your shin pads in World Cup fever, but Wimbledon starts next week, and so we’ve asked this week’s contributors which side of the sporting fence they’re sitting on. And so not only do we delve into luxe looks for a day at Centre Court, our Jonny Whiley shows you budding Murrays and Robsons how to get into tennis in Gloucestershire this summer, as well as the best kit to buy. Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year Scott Smurthwaite, who owns Cream in Cheltenham and Gloucester, opens the door to his amazing barn conversion in the Forest of Dean. And in our new property section, you’ll find houses to dream about – when you’ve won EuroMillions. Make the most of the longest day today, and enjoy the rest of the weekend, whatever you’re up to. Tanya Gledhill weekend@glosmedia.co.uk 01242 278066

This issue’s contributors were asked: World Cup or Wimbledon?

Jonny Whiley

Steve Wheeler

Helen Blow

Joyce Matthews

Mandy Bradshaw

Jonny wrote this week’s terrific tennis feature. “The World Cup has been brilliant so far but tennis has never been so exciting with a golden generation of players and the novelty of a British champion. “It’s a tough one but my vote goes to Wimbledon. “It’s my favourite two weeks of the year and “I’ll be sitting on Murray Mount with a glass of Pimm’s in the second week.”

Steve is Commercial Manager for Mise en Place, part of Creed Foodservice. He says: “I was lucky in the draw for Wimbledon this year so I’ll be at Centre Court on ladies’ final day. “I’ll be keeping one eye on who I’m likely to be watching at Wimbledon, and one eye on England’s progress in Brazil.”

Feature writer Helen stepped inside the country home of Cream hair salon owner Scott Smurthwaite for this week’s edition. A big tennis fan, it’s obvious where her loyalties lie; in fact she has tickets for Wimbledon semi-finals day. But she’s a bit of a dark horse. “I’ve drawn Chile in the office World Cup draw so I was delighted when they unexpectedly beat Spain this week,” she says.

“Definitely Wimbledon, fizz and strawberries for me,” says award-winning Weekend designer Joyce. “My 10-year-old self wanted to play tennis like Billy Jean King and practised hopelessly for hours – while himself is glued to the World Cup, barely moving off the sofa except to top up his coffee or wine . . .”

Gardening writer Mandy lives in Cheltenham with her husband and three children. When she’s not writing about glorious gardens for Weekend magazine, she’s busy tending her own plot. So is it to be World Cup or Wimbledon in the Bradshaw house this week? “Neither – I’m too busy for TV,” she says.

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Food, music, family fun . . . Jamie Oliver and super-cool Blur bassist turned cheesemaker Alex James are back with the summer event of the year, The Big Feastival

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N a nondescript old warehouse in London’s trendy East End, there’s a secret army at work, cooking up a storm. Nile Street is Jamie Oliver HQ, from where the chef and his team of cooks mastermind his next move, or maybe not. “Everyone always seems to think there’s a massively strategic strategy,” saysJamie, laughing, “but generally, there isn’t.” It’s quite a task to count up the number of pies he currently has fingers in – there are his restaurants (37 Jamie’s Italians at last count, including one in Cheltenham, Fifteen, Barbecoa), his publishing empire (umpteen books and Jamie magazine), the Jamie At Home cookery range, his Fabulous Feasts catering business, his Fresh One production company and summer festival – The Big Feastival which he runs with Alex James at his Cotswold farm. This year’s foodie line-up includes Jamie cooking alongside other stars of the culinary world such as Mark Hix, Monica Galetti and Nathan Outlaw. He’ll no doubt sneak on to the music stage too for a jam session with Alex, in between acts such as Fatboy Slim, Jamie Cullum, Kelis and Laura Mvula. It sounds exhausting, but today, Jamie’s as fresh-faced as ever and has boundless energy. It’s reflected in his latest venture, Food Tube, a YouTube network dedicated to cooking videos; his organic, interactive alternative to normal food programmes. Since it launched last year, millions have watched clips – such as Jamie and Kevin Bacon going head to head in an ultimate bacon sandwich contest – and it’s made viral stars of his proteges, including DJ BBQ, Cupcake Jemma and Kerryann Dunlop, who have all now launched cookbooks under the banner ‘Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube Presents’. They’re currently all seated in comfy tan leather sofas on a floor of the warehouse that doubles as an office, complete with mood boards and a kitchen/studio for making Food Tube videos. “These guys smashed it,” says Jamie of why he picked the trio to have books published. “I thought, ‘June, July, barbecue, fantastic’. For comfort food on a budget, Kerryann’s just smashing it with the feedback from the audience, they really love her. And who could not love Jemma and cakes?” They make a motley crew: DJ

BBQ (aka Christian Stevenson) is an something earthly and American extreme sports presenterconnected, not sterile.” turned DJ-turned cook, hard-working As for the Naked Chef himself, is there Jemma Wilson wowed Jamie at a anything else he’s working on – any street party with her cupcake stall, and more plans for world domination? Kerryann was one of his first apprentices “Not really, I think Food Tube is the at Fifteen when she was just 17. big one for me. If anything, I’m doing Her book, The Family Cook Book, less in the next 10 years. I’ve had my is full of scrummy recipes to make very experimental five years and I’ve for and with kids and her secret learned lots from it. I’ve tried and weapon is what she calls the “batch” tested lots of tiny things. Most of it has cook – making loads of something worked and a handful have failed, and to freeze, like fish pie or her versatile that’s what it’s all about,” Jamie says. hidden vegetable pasta sauce. “I think the next 15, 20 years is about DJ BBQ is so enthusiastic about doing less, being more focused, people, cooking, it makes your mouth water. relationships - and having a good laugh.” He’s adamant we should be barbecuing Turn to page 10 for recipes year-round, not just in summer. to try from Jamie’s “It’s the original way we all cooked. Food Tube. “We cooked on charcoal and on wood, and we shouldn’t have stopped because there’s flavour in that fuel,” he says. Jamie agrees: “It’s only 70 years that we’ve been cooking on electric and gas. For the billion years before that, there’s always been a cinder, puffs of smoke – it’s a sensory thing. If you stand in front of a fire, there’s

Win tickets to the feastival WEEKEND has teamed up withThe Big Feastival to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to festival on Sunday, August 31, worth £110. The summer’s top music, food and family festival runs from August 29 with three days of family fun.

Feastival time: Alex James and Jamie Oliver, and below, Jamie with his FoodTube stars

Put together by Jamie Oliver and Blur bassist-turned-Cotswolds -cheesemaker Alex James, there’s a great line-up of music along with cooking demos from some of the hottest chefs around. Gennaro Contaldo, Gizzi Erskine, Rachel Khoo and Levi Roots are just some of the names who will be appearing the AEG Big Kitchen stage. And you’ll never be hungry, with plenty of tempting food in Street Food Alley, with a great line-up of the best British street food traders. On the music front, headliners on Sunday include Jamie Cullum, De La Soul and Stornoway. And it’s a real family event with plenty going on for the kids too, with animals from Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park and CBeebies stars Justin Fletcher and Ben Faulks, aka Mr Bloom. It all takes place at Alex’s Cotswolds farm, near Kingham. Day, weekend and camping tickets are available. For details, visit www.thebigfeastival.com To be in with a chance of winning a pair of Sunday tickets, simply answer the following question: Jamie Oliver is known as . . . a. The Best Dressed Chef b.The Naked Chef c. The Undressed Chef Send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Big Feastival Competition, Features Department, Third Floor, St James’ House, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR. The closing date for entries is June 28. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Usual Local World terms and conditions apply. Visit www. gloucestershireecho.co.uk/houserules or www. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/houserules for full details. By entering this competition you are agreeing to Local World informing you of promotions, offers and services unless stated otherwise.Tickets are non transferable. No travel or accommodation/ camping included. Entrants must be 18 years and over. Children under the age 18 attending the festival must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or over).

Beer Can Chicken Ingredients

(Serves 6) 1 x 1.7kg higher-welfare whole chicken 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary Olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 x 330ml can of your favourite beer

Method Before you start, check if your barbecue lid fits over the chicken upright. If not, don’t worry, you can lay the bird out flat. Then set the bird aside to come up to room temperature. Meanwhile, set up your barbecue for the heat canyon technique (place the coals on opposite sides of the barbecue to make two heat walls. This will create sections of hot, direct heat on the sides, with an indirect, cooler area in the middle to ensure your meat gets consistent heat. Place a drip tray inside the middle of the barbecue. Cover with the lid and allow to heat up like an outdoor oven – you want a temperature of around 175C/345F.

Pick the leaves from two rosemary sprigs and bash in a pestle and mortar with a drizzle of oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Rub all over the chicken. Make sure the beer is at room temperature, then pour out two-thirds of it (or drink it!) and insert the remaining rosemary sprigs into the can. Now for the tricky bit – use both hands to pull the chicken’s rear apart and carefully manoeuvre it on to the beer can. If you’re laying the chicken flat, make sure you position the can so the hole is at the top to prevent the beer from spilling out. Place the bird upright on the middle of the barbecue, making sure the legs are pointing forward so it doesn’t topple over – a comical sight – and cover with the lid. Cook for around one hour 30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, remembering to replenish with hot coals halfway, if needed. To check if it’s ready, pierce a thigh with a knife. If the juices run clear, it’s done. Remove the bird to a board to rest

Fish Pie Ingredients

(Serves 8) Bunch of fresh flatleaf parsley 1.2 litres whole milk ¼ of a medium onion, peeled 1 fresh bay leaf 4 black peppercorns 320g frozen white fish fillets 320g frozen salmon fillets 80g unsalted butter 80g plain flour Zest and juice from 1 unwaxed lemon 300g frozen peeled cooked prawns 300g frozen peas Sea salt and freshly

for 10 minutes, then carve and serve. Enjoy the juiciness . . . wow, this meal comes with reverb. TIP: Once the chicken is cooked and resting, put some sunglasses on her and upload the photos to Instagram – a bird sitting on a can of beer in glasses will definitely get you some likes. ■ Recipe fromThe BBQ Book by DJ BBQ.

pan over a medium heat with the milk, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns and fish fillets. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fish to a plate and leave to cool. Carefully strain the milk through a sieve into another pan and put to one side. Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat, then whisk in the flour, until well combined. Gradually add the warm milk a splash at a time, whisking continuously until any lumps have disappeared and you have a smooth white sauce

ground black pepper Basic mash made with 3kg Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes

Method

Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/gas 7. Pick the parsley leaves and set aside for later, then tie the stalks together with string and place in a large

– you may not need to add all the milk, so stop when it’s looking good. Add the lemon zest and juice, then roughly chop and add the parsley leaves. Stir in the prawns and peas and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Flake the fish into a 25cm x 30cm baking dish, spoon over the sauce and top with the mash. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling at the edges. Serve with steamed broccoli or a crisp green salad. ■ Recipe fromThe Family Cook Book by Kerryann Dunlop. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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ANCY a short break? Can’t be bothered with the hassle of big international airports? Fed up with motorway queues and eye-watering car parking charges? Now you can get away much more easily. Imagine the short drive to your local airport, free parking, 20-minute check in and a smiley face to greet you. Weekend has teamed up with OSET Holidays, Citywing and Jersey’s Beachcomber Hotel to offer one lucky reader and their partner or friend a weekend break

in Jersey, flying from Gloucestershire Airport. The Staverton site is the UK’s busiest general aviation Airport handling a 75,000 flights a year and was voted Best General Aviation Airport 2013. Citywing has flown more than 110,000 passengers on daily services to the Isle of Man, Belfast and seasonal flights to Jersey from Staverton. Prices start from £79.95. Departing on Friday, August 29 and returning on Sunday 31, you’ll stay at The Beachcombers, a newly-refurbished boutique hotel (pictured)

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What animal is Jersey famous for? a. Sheep b. Pig c. Cow Send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Jersey Weekend Competition, Features Department, Third Floor, St James’ House, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR. The closing date is June 28. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Usual Local World terms and conditions apply. Visit www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/houserules or www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/ houserules for full details. By entering this competition you are agreeing to Local World and selected third parties informing you of promotions, offers and services unless stated otherwise. The break must be taken between August 29 and August 31 2014. @WeekendGlos

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

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Strawberries please

THE WHITE STUFF

Get match-ready for Wimbledon fortnight. This Ice Cream Whipped Body Butter in Strawberries & Cream is good enough to eat. It’s £5.99 from Mad Beauty at www.madbeauty.com

Wimbledon starts on Monday so court some attention with pristine dazzling whites. We show you how to get that tennis-inspired look

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

WELLBEING

Turning into a couch potato with all this sport on the telly? Enough . . . grab your tennis racquet and have a go. Find out more on page 19.

fashion PICK OF THE WEEK

Suited and booted Onesies and bodycon dresses for men were just some of the more bizarre offerings at male fashion event London Collections: Men. Hooray then for Marks & Spencer, which showed off its stylish tailoring and very wearable spring-summer 2015 collection. @WeekendGlos

Posh frock crisis? If you got left behind in the Ascot dress stakes, make sure you snap up an eye-catching frock that will see you through the summer. This floral stunner is by Joseph Ribkoff and costs £259 from Cousins of Cheltenham

Autograph skirt, £59, Autograph shirt,£35, hat, £9.50, shoe £29.50, from Marks & Spencer Earrings, £12, from Lipsy at www.lipsy.co.uk

White

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Take centre court in Wimbledon whites teamed with fresh summer green. What could be more English . . . Murraymania here we come

Mono shift dress, £40, from Next

The shape of the summer? Go circular, a la John Lennon. Try Kite’s Abbey retro round frames and choose from eight colourways, £95, at www.kitegb.com

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Keep you hat on with this classic hessian style, £39.95, from Joules, the Promenade, Cheltenham or visit www.joules.com

Izabel dress, £25, from www.izabel.com

Ivory jumpsuit, now reduced from £60 to £48 from Principles by Ben De Lisi at Debenhams

Pretty off-white and beige dress, £139, from La Redoute at www.laredoute. co.uk

Skinted & minted

Brighten up your whites with this summer’s pastel greens. Serve an Italian ace with the Carlo Pazolini bag, above, £245, at www.carlopazolini. com or save with the cute satchel, right, £29 from Accessorize

Circles pencil skirt, £69, from Mint Velvet at House of Fraser

Sparkle in Wimbledon purple and green – Alishia ring, £8 from Accessorize

Culottes, £110, from Hobbs, the Promenade, Cheltenham or visit www.hobbs.co.uk

Eye-catching heels, £210, from www.chiemihara.com

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HEALTH WELLBEING

Game, set and match Lakes by yoo designer Kelly Hoppen was one of the stars who turned out for the opening day of the annual BNP ParibasTennis Classic VIP event at the Hurlingham Club in London this week.The day included a Champagne reception followed by matches and a gourmet barbecue.

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Unwind . . .

The luxurious Janjira Therapy Massage Candle can help you unwind and soothe your mind, body and soul. The rich aroma of grapefruit, tangerine and rhubarb all help to rejuvenate the senses. Made from soybean oil and coconut oil, it’s £34 from www.janjira.co.uk

Stay safe in the sun but still look like a Brazilian babe. The new St Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil with Brazil nut oil, £25, is the latest in self-tanning technology. It promises a fast-drying shimmering glow with natural tanning agents.

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

Jonathan Whiley, front, gets some tennis coaching from Simon Corbishley, a coach at East Glos Tennis Club

Crazy about animal communication

We have seen a huge surge of interest in animal communication recently, as I predicted at the start of the year.To start with, we had a workshop here in May with Pea Horsley, new Hay House author, which was so popular that we had to put on a second day

Diana Cooper returns Diana Cooper has been offering us her wisdom for many years, and has just won Kindred Spirit’s Spiritual Writer ofTheYear Award. Her latest book explains how she works with the help of her dog Venus, who even has her own Facebook andTwitter accounts, #venusthedog! Diana and Venus are giving a talk on Monday June 30 – which will fill quickly, so book now if you don’t want to miss them.

My Healing Journey

Back in 2013 a guest speaker gave a talk on making money doing something you love. A man in the audience was asked why he thought it was that he was not working in his desired field, and he replied because it was horse healing and he couldn’t envisage how to make a living at it. Sitting next to him, a complete stranger, was a man looking for some help with his horses. Charlie’s Holles’ life changed from that day and demand for his work grew. His first book, My Healing Journey has just been published, and now he is going to be the one giving a talk to an Isbourne audience on October 13.

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.

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World-class Wimbledon gets under way next week. Time for JONATHAN WHILEY to brush up his tennis skills . . . .

ICK up a punnet of strawberries and a pot of cream, crack open the Pimm’s and dust off those whites that have been languishing in the wardrobe – Wimbledon is nearly upon us. Two weeks of fast and furious tennis await from Monday onwards and for once we have a British male champion to open proceedings on the green, green grass of home. But let’s be honest. They’ll be many of us that spend much of our time lounging on the sofa in the company of Sue Barker over the next fortnight without giving a second thought to soaking up the sunshine and taking to the court ourselves. Whether you’re a beginner or you’re looking to rekindle the passion you had for the game as a kid, now’s the chance to seize the day with East Glos Tennis Club, in Cheltenham, throwing open its doors

for an Open Day event next week. Beginners or those who haven’t picked up a racket for years are welcome to attend with the chance to experience everything tennis has to offer. I don’t fit into either bracket in truth – I’ve be playing since 11 but I’ve only ever had one coaching lesson – with 12-time Grand Slam winner Roy Emerson in the Swiss Alps. My second lesson finds me in the rather less spectacular surroundings of Old Bath Road in Cheltenham but with 28 floodlit courts across four different surfaces – clay, astroturf, grass and hard – there’s no doubting the impressive set of facilities. Simon Corbishley, tennis manager and coach at the club for 11 years, is tasked with perfecting my technique – an unenviable job – and we’re hitting on what must be one of the most immaculately grass courts of any club in the country.

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Essential kit Babolat Contact Tour 2Tennis Racket, with a yoke dampener for added extra comfort for new players, £40, John Lewis

Stella McCartney Tennis Barricade Skort, £40, Adidas (www.adidas.co.uk)

First it’s volleys – an area where traditionally I’m more John McCririck than John McEnroe – and within minutes Simon has found my weakness. “You’re good when the ball is low but you’re struggling and hitting it long when it’s up high,” he says, moving my grip on the racket ever so slightly. Within minutes, making sure I keep my shoulder still through contact with the ball, I’m seeing the results with the ball peppering the baseline.

e move on to the serve – he readjusts my feet slightly – and we put the two together on a few serve and volleys. The grass is perfect and although I’m aware of moving like a lethargic cow on a meadow rather than Roger Federer on the hallowed turf of Wimbledon, the sun is shining and I’m enjoying myself. Footwork seems to be the key and Simon keeps on encouraging me to keep the racket out in front of me as we run through a few techniques.

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Although I’ve been playing for years and I’m at a reasonable standard he’s spotting and tweaking things in my game that hadn’t even occured to me – bad habits that have become second nature. “Keep that running line and adjust your grip depending on the ball,” he says, feeding me one ball after another to volley at the net. “On grass it’s important to keep your stance low as well and as you hit the ball maintain that, you’re a bit upright at the minute.” Sure enough when I put it all together; bending my knees a bit more, putting my racket out in front and adjusting my grip when needed, I make a perfect volley. With the sun out and the grass beneath my feet, I feel pretty smug. Inevitably, I net the next one. Simon, who lives in Bishop’s Cleeve, says that those attending the open day can look forward to “all things tennis”. “We’re doing some mini madness sessions for the younger children and for older players we’ve got a bit of cardio tennis,” he says. “It’s a chance to hit lots of tennis balls to music and it really doesn’t matter what your standard is for that either. “There’ll be lots of opportunities to hit with members. If you haven’t played for a while and you’re worried about not being too clever it doesn’t matter. “We’ll have members on hand that will take things steady and be very encouraging and we’ll get the ball machines out and there’ll be a chance to see who can serve 100mph, that

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kind of thing. And finally we’re doing something called street tennis which is an innovation for us this year. “We want people to come along with someone from their street and have a go. “It will be small courts, small rackets, lightweight balls and you can come and play some double matches.” The 40-year-old hopes that those who come along will have a chance to experience “a slice of Wimbledon.” “One thing about the open day is that we’re hoping, weather permitting, to get a grass court open,” Simon says. “They are outstanding courts and they provide a great playing experience. “It’s bang in the middle of Wimbledon and if that happens it will be really exciting. “The idea of going on a grass court, to a lot of people, will be the highlight of their week and I think we’re in a lucky situation to offer that. “We’ve got to be on our game with what we’re offering and I think we are. “People have got so little time and so much pressure on that time. “We’d love someone to come down, have a great experience and then join up. I’d imagine there will be some offers on the day.” The free Open Day takes place next Saturday, June 28, from 11am to 3pm. For details, call 01242 230562. Today, from noon to 3pm, Whole Foods Market in Cheltenham is also teaming up with East Glos Tennis Club. Activities will include rally scores, hitting targets and also a beat the coach competition, with prizes to be won.

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Guests enjoyed a lunch of Asian and Thai delicacies at Spice Lodge in Cheltenham and were given a tour of the resaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new private dining room

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Mohammed Rahman cuts the ribbon to the new private dining room with Lord Jones and Coun Duncan Smith, Deputy Mayor of Cheltenham

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Food Pies aplenty in Woodchester Family eats at All Bar One An apple a day . . . Ade Edmondson cooks with cider @WeekendGlos

Marc and Kate Birch with some of their pies

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Marc Birch has been involved in a variety of businesses since leaving school but has really struck gold after following his dream to make gourmet pies. Sue Bradley discovers how his Woochester-produced Plenty! Pies are really getting noticed

ROM selling shoes to running a transport company and a pheasant shoot: Marc Birch’s career path has certainly been a diverse one. Yet throughout those years his love of cooking and, in particular, making pies has been a constant if not an obsession throughout this time, with the fatherof-two continuously striving to serve up creations offering perfect crispy pastry and delicious fillings. “Making pies is quite scientific,” explains Marc, who has lived in the Nailsworth area for more than 20 years. “I’ve spent a lot of time making sure that my pastry is the right thickness and the fillings are the right consistency so that the pies are perfect when they come out of the oven. “If the filling is too runny you’ll end up with soggy pastry and if you use too much you’ll blow the lids off. “Pies should be cooked so that they look appealing; they need to be a nice golden brown and they should be crispy. "One of the most recent things we’ve started to do is to add maize flour to make our pastry shorter and crunchier.” After years of praise from family and friends, Marc started thinking about taking his pie-making hobby a step further and didn’t have to wait long for word of his perfect pastry and tasty fillings to spread around Stroud and Nailsworth Farmers’ Markets. This positive reaction was enough to convince him to follow his dream and, three-and-a-half years on, Plenty! Pies is going from strength to strength with a steady growth in sales and, most recently, a gold medal and ‘class champion’ prize for his popular Breton Chicken Pie at the prestigious British @WeekendGlos

Pie Awards. The event, hosted by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, attracts thousands of entries every year. It was judged by a panel of 110 judges, including national food writers Charles Campion, Xanthe Clay and Felicity Cloake and TV chefs Andy Bates and Rachel Green. “We are thrilled to win such a fantastic accolade – it’s a tribute to our small team who care about the quality of each and every pie,” says Marc, who currently works alongside his wife, Kate, production manager Sophie Barnett and seven part-time staff at the Woodchesterbased bakery. Marc’s pies, available in a range of 150 seasonal fillings including squid and chorizo and Cotswold venison, are fast becoming a familiar sight in Gloucestershire; they’re sold at farmers’ markets in Stroud, Cirencester and Cheltenham, a number of delicatessens and farm shops and, more recently, the new M5 Services just outside Gloucester. Plenty! Pies can also be found at the Daylesford shop near Kingham and in its section of the London store Selfridges. Alongside the retail sales, more and more pubs are opting to give up the time-consuming task of making pies and instead proudly putting Marc’s creations on their menus. Among them is The Golden Cross in Cirencester, which is serving up Breton chicken, dimity, Cotswold venison, tartiflette, chicken and chorizo and slowcooked shin of beef flavours with mash and hearty gravy for lunchtime meals or weekend snacks. Plenty! Pies are also going down a storm at the recently-opened Hog in Horsley, along with the Green Dragon at Cockleford, the Fossebridge and the

Golden Heart near Birdlip. “Pubs are proving to be a really successful outlet for us,” says Kate. “Chefs have told us how they used to take pride in the fact they used to make their own pies, but that it would take a long time. “Some have even said how our pies are better than the ones they used to make.” Plenty! Pies uses locally-produced ingredients when possible, although, when all is said and done, Marc’s overriding criteria is that the individual elements of his pies are the best he can buy. “We like to support local businesses where possible: we use flour from Shipton Mill, near Tetbury, and a lot of our meat comes from Cam Catering Butchers and is sourced locally,” says Marc. “At the same time we get our chorizo from a Spanish importer because we regard it as the best and our free range chickens come from Devon.” Some people might regard Marc’s decision to start a business in the middle of a recession as risky, but the experienced businessman says it was the perfect time to launch Plenty! Pies. “I am a cautious businessman: I wouldn’t set up businesses if I didn’t think they would be a success,” Marc says. “I set up a successful transport business 22 years ago, during a recession, and then became involved in shoots and the hospitality that comes with them,” says Marc, who started his working life with the shoe chain Dolcis, at which he met Kate. “I started Plenty! Pies because I really wanted to do something with food: I love cooking.”

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

RISOTTO

Ingredients

3 British shallots 1 clove of garlic 1tsp olive oil 75g of unsalted butter 250g good quality Arborio risotto rice 200ml of a good quality dry white wine 750ml of vegetable stock 8 British asparagus spears 150g Parmesan 1 lemon sea salt crystals Black pepper 2 tbsp of freshly-chopped chives 100ml of double cream

Method To make your risotto base, finely slice three shallots, crush and finely chop your garlic and add to a pan with the oil and butter. Allow to soften, then add your dry risotto rice and stir until the rice is coated in the butter. Add the wine to the rice and stir until it has been absorbed. In a separate pan heat the vegetable stock. When the rice has absorbed the wine add the stock a small ladle at a time, allowing it to absorb before adding the next ladle. Keep stirring the rice to stop the risotto from sticking and to make sure it cooks evenly. Continue to do this until you have used most of the vegetable stock. To finish the risotto, chop the asparagus into small pieces keeping the tips whole and add to the risotto. Add the remaining hot stock, stir together and allow to cook for five minutes. Then add the Parmesan, some freshly-squeezed lemon juice, a touch of sea salt and pepper. Add the chopped chives and the cream, serve straight away. www.british-asparagus.co.uk

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The stylish interior of All Bar One in Cheltenham and below, Szechuan coated crispy calamari

he last time we tried to get into All Bar One in Cheltenham's Montpellier for a bite to eat it was so busy we had to abandon the idea. It wasn't even late, 5.30pm on a Friday night. Yes cocktail o'clock admittedly. Not wanting to be disappointed again, we decided to try a Tuesday night instead. Who would be queing up to get in there at tea time mid-week? Nowhere near as many people it turns out as we had the pick of the tables but there was still lots of atmosphere with several friends catching up. The bar is located in a great spot in Montpellier Walk overlooking Montpellier Gardens and is popular day to night. Since its refurb a few years ago it fits the young professionals market perfectly with effortlessly stylish decor including muted olive green walls and wooden tables, a sweeping staircase and bar, horse shoes mounted on one of the walls in keeping with race week and a huge framed blackboard featuring the menu. There are two spaces on the ground floor – one with the bar and high stools and a second which has long benches and lots of space to eat. We chose the latter as we were looking to order some food along with our drinks. We slid into a window seat looking out over Montpellier Street and instantly relaxed. The food is pretty laid-back too, starting with breakfast right through to steaks and burgers in the evening. There are lots of social sharing platters as well. We decided to skip starters and go for a selection of sharing plates instead (three for £14, five for £23) so our three-year-old daughter could tuck in too. If they want their own dish, there is a little ones menu available until 6pm featuring pizzettas, wok noodles and Tempura fish and chips. We ordered the houmous duo with

crystal bread, garlic mushrooms with toasted Lavash bread, halloumi skewers and confit cherry tomato and asparagus risotto. The houmous was an instant hit, one creamy and traditional and another version flavoured with paprika. It arrived in two mini saucepans which delighted our daughter. The short halloumi skewers were generous on chargrilled cheese and the mushrooms perfectly sauteed too, wonderful spread on the crispy bread. Even the risotto was a delightful, fresh little bowl of the classic spring dish. My husband, worried there wouldn't be enough tapas to go around, went for the Pad Thai (£8.50) which was a delicious plate of rice noodles, pak choi and sugar snap peas scattered with fresh chilli and crushed peanuts. It hit the spot. For dessert we wanted to try the Brookie and ice cream, a cross between a brownie and a cookie, but they'd sold out, so we went for the caramel cheesecake instead (£5). Our daughter tucked into the kids' favourite, vanilla ice cream (£1.95) and her eyes nearly popped out of her head when the waiter brought her a shot glass of Smarties as a treat. We also discovered on Tuesdays you can get four sharing plates and a bottle of wine for just £20 – I think Tuesday is going to become our new Saturday night. Lucy Parford Pictures: Kevin Fern

All Bar One

Location: 18 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham Food: Gastro pub Atmosphere:Trendy Price: Sharing plates three for £14, five for £23, seven for £32 Service: Friendly

A summer of cider . . . celebrates... Stephen Wheeler, Commercial Manager for fruit, vegetables and speciality under the Mise en Place brand at Cheltenhambased Creed Foodservice, shares his market knowledge of seasonal produce June sees the arrival of a number of English-grown vegetables and salad produce, all of which boast a splash of colour and texture to light and flavoursome summer dishes. Worcestershire broad beans are a versatile ingredient for a variety of dishes, from salads and pastas, to pesto-style dips. Not only do they brighten the plate, but add texture too. Grown in Lincolnshire, English broccoli is at its best and can add crunch to Asian-style stir fry dishes, as well as a richness to quiches. English-grown lettuce favourites Iceberg and Cos are now plentiful and are essential in salads, burgers and baguettes this summer. To make the most of June’s English salad produce, serve with red or golden baby bunched beetroots and English bunched carrots, for a colourful plate. Dessert lovers can enjoy a wonderfully sharp treat as English gooseberries grace our menus, while those with a sweeter tooth can enjoy English raspberries – perfect with ice cream, meringue, yoghurt or white chocolate. Imported fruits such asTurkish black figs and Spanish apricots are a welcome addition to the shelves in the fruit aisles. Depending on how adventurous you’re feeling, enjoy fig slices on canapés with Parma ham and goats' cheese, or make a larger version with a pastry sheet. If you’ve enjoyed any of these serving suggestions, would like you share your tried and tested pictures, or would like advice on when your favourite produce is coming into season, please get in touch with us via twitter @Mise_en_Place_

Poached pears in cider with cinnamon and cider brandy ice cream by TV presenter Ade Edmonson Ingredients For the ice cream: 500ml full-fat milk 3 cinnamon sticks 3 cloves 6 egg yolks 185g icing sugar 150ml double cream 2 tbsp cider brandy For the pears: 4 large ‘firm but ripe’ pears Juice of one lemon 1 bottle of Gloucester-brewed Merrydown medium cider 75g honey 50g caster sugar Zest of one lemon Star anise Nutmeg White pepper 1 vanilla pod

Method Ice cream is basically frozen custard. So if you’ve made custard before, then it’s easy, if you haven’t, here’s how I do it: Give the cinnamon sticks a good bashing with a pestle and mortar. Pour the milk into a pan and add the cinnamon and cloves. Bring to the boil then take off the heat and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. In another pan mix together six egg yolks and the icing sugar. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Strain the infused milk and gradually whisk it into the egg and sugar mixture. Keep it on a very low heat and keep on whisking patiently for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens. It’s thick enough when it coats the back of a wooden spoon. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and set it going. Whip the cream until you get soft peaks. After 25 minutes add the cream and the cider brandy. When the machine has finished, transfer the ice cream to the freezer. For the pears Peel the pears, leaving the stalks on, but taking care to peel all the way up to the stalks. Slice the bottom off each pear so that they can stand upright without falling over. Brush the pears with lemon juice to stop them discolouring and leave them to one side. Put the pear peelings in the pan and add the honey, caster sugar, lemon zest, a star anise, a pinch of nutmeg and a little white pepper. Slit the vanilla pod down its length, scrape out the seeds and put them and the pod into the pan as well, with the bottle of Merrydown medium cider. Bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes. Add the pears, making sure they are covered with the liquid – hold them down into the liquid/vapours either with the circle of baking parchment or a smaller pan lid. Simmer the pears for 20 minutes, then remove them to a bowl, cover the bowl in cling film and leave it in the fridge to cool. Meanwhile reduce the sauce until you have a delicious syrup. Strain the syrup. To serve, pour a little of the syrup into a shallow dish, then place a pear, standing proud and upright, bang in the middle. Add a scoop of the cinnamon and cider brandy ice cream, and you’re ready.

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homes & gardens Charm of a barn Hairdressing entrepreneur Scott Smurthwaite’s 200-year-old barn on the edge of Forest of Dean is full of taxidermi with an eclectic country style

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Pretty in pink Stunning roses and immaculate topiary surround a romantic Bisley house with incredible views

The wild types of these tall beauties, Digitalis purpurea, with tall spires of bell-shaped flowers, pop up all over the place, from the edge of farmers’ fields to overgrown railway sidings, but foxgloves can also look great in shady spots in informal mixed borders and cottage gardens. Most are biennials, that is, they need two years to bloom and then die in the autumn. But if they like their surroundings they’ll reseed prolifically.

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OLLYBUSH FARM H Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton,

LOT 2 - Hollybush Farmhouse a 2 bedroom rendered stone cottage sold subject to tenancy. GUIDE PRICE - £140,000 FOR SALE BY AUCTION 7PM ON MONDAY 28TH JULY 2014 AT THE CROWN INN, FRAMPTON MANSELL, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 8JG AND OFF L WOOD LANE, NAILSWORTH STROUD,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE A unique opportunity to buy a productive block of pasture land on the edge of Nailsworth overlooking the town and surrounding countryside, The land would be suited to a variety of alternative uses (subject to pp). Offered as a whole or in two lots. LOT 1 - 15.50 acres (6.28 Ha) approx LOT 2 - 6.77 acres (2.72 Ha) approx FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER. TENDER CLOSING DATE MONDAY 30TH JUNE 2014 AT 12 NOON. LOT 1 - £100,000-£150,000 LOT 2 - OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £50,000 Oldbury Office 01454 269486 Lyydney Office 01291 680068 www.voycepullin.co.uk ©LW

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Hair salon owner Scott Smurthwaite lives in an historic barn on the edge of the Forest. Helen Blow explores its charms

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HEN you walk into the home of awardwinning hairdresser Scott Smurthwaite, the first thing that strikes you are the animals. From Quintius, the enormous Bullmastiff who greets you slightly disconcertingly as you arrive, to the flock of pretty Jacob sheep in the field out back, to Cecil the Western Hognose snake who lives in an antique cabinet in the snug, there are beasts at every turn. But that’s Scott all over. Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Gloucester he has been fascinated by animals in all their forms. “I used to spend hours playing in the countryside and I was obsessed with animals,” he said He now spends his time running his two Cream salons in Gloucester and Cheltenham and chalking up successes in top hairdressing competitions, but he is still a country boy at heart. Indeed he bought his home near Westbury-on-Severn – a small farm with 230-year-old converted barn – because of the land that came along with it. He now keeps pigs and chickens as well as the sheep on the family’s four acres, along with three dogs, the snake and a pool full of Koi carp in the garden. “We moved here from Tibberton about nine years ago when we had Ned, our eldest son, because we needed more @WeekendGlos

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Quintessentially Cotswold Ampney Knowle; right, the airy kitchen, below, the elegant sitting room

COTSWOLDS model and bikini entrepreneur Liz Hurley is selling her beloved Gloucestershire farmhouse. She’s moving to Donnington Hall, the country pile near Ledbury she bought with former fiance Shane Warne. The eight-bedroom, five-bathroom Cotswold stone house, near Barnsley, she bought in 2003, is on the market with Knight Frank in Cirencester for a cool £6 million. For that, you get almost 60 acres – and you can buy her bluebell wood and pasture seperately. Below, the sitting room; right, the pretty entrance porch

room,” said Scott, 44, who shares the barn with wife, Sarah, Ned, nine, and younger son, Jesse, seven. “I needed to be close to my salons but I also wanted to be in the countryside with a decent amount of land, so this area seemed like our best bet. “I like being here because I have such a busy life at work, talking with clients and running the business, and I like to get away from it all when I come back home.” Scott started Cream 15 years ago in a small salon above a shop in Gloucester and now employs more than 40 staff across the two salons. Born and brought up in Gloucester, Scott is now recognised as one of the top regional hairdressers in the country. When he and Sarah bought the barn it had been owned by a businessman who had modernised it at great expense but never really lived in it. “It was very flamboyant and had a brand new Italian marble kitchen among other things, but it wasn’t our style so we gutted the place and really turned it back into a traditional country barn again,” said Scott, who grew up in Tuffley. Scott and Sarah have used reclaimed oak beams and bricks to create a cosy kitchen, complete with a range cooker and large oak table dominating the room. They also extended the space to give them more room for their growing family and for Scott’s ever-growing collection of memorabilia which includes items from his rather unusual collection of taxidermy. These include a kestrel displayed in a cabinet in the upstairs hallway, which Scott found dead in the field and brought home to be stuffed. “It was such a beautiful bird it seemed a shame to leave it there,” he said. Another item is a stuffed mole which his wife bought him for his birthday one year and a pike that is over 100 years old, which he discovered in an antiques shop. Taxidermy vies for space on the walls with Scott’s collection of art, ranging from watercolours to prints and sketchings. Most of the pieces include animals in one form or another. “I like to collect art and old things, it is a hobby of mine,” he says. “I also have a collection of brass items, including several hunting horns.” The barn is long and thin, with each room leading on from the next and separated by areas that the couple have made into places of interest rather than just being another hallway. Leading on from the kitchen is the snug, where Cecil the snake lives, surrounded by antique furniture, comfy wingback chairs and large windows which lead out on to the patio, with the garden and fields beyond. In the corner is a spiral staircase )Turn to page 35

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Scott Smurthwaite in the snug with Quintius the Bullmastiff. Quirky touches like the tasselled hunting bugle and Asiatic pheasant platter on the wall abound in the historic barn

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OLLYBUSH FARM H Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton,

Gloucestershire, GL6 9AT LOT 1 - A range of traditional Cotswold stone barns with planning consent for a 3 bedroom dwelling and a modern agricultural barn and approx. 7.73 acres of paddocks. GUIDE PRICE - £250,000-£300,000 LOT 2 - Hollybush Farmhouse a 2 bedroom rendered stone cottage sold subject to tenancy. GUIDE PRICE - £140,000

FOR SALE BY AUCTION 7PM ON MONDAY 28TH JULY 2014 AT THE CROWN INN, FRAMPTON MANSELL, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 8JG AND OF WOOD LANE, NAILSWORTH L STROUD,

GLOCUESTERSHIRE A unique opportunity to buy a productive block of pasture land on the edge of Nailsworth overlooking the town and surrounding countryside, The land would be suited to a variety of alternative uses (subject to pp). Offered as a whole or in two lots. LOT 1 - 15.50 acres (6.28 Ha) approx LOT 2 - 6.77 acres (2.72 Ha) approx FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER. TENDER CLOSING DATE MONDAY 30TH JUNE 2014 AT 12 NOON. LOT 1 - £100,000-£150,000 LOT 2 - OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £50,000 Oldbury Office 01454 269486 Lyydney Office 01291 680068 www.voycepullin.co.uk ©LW

Stuffed pheasants and drying maize hang in the Smurthwaites’ country kitchen alongside Cornishware and rustic shelves stuffed with cookery books and Kilner jars as well as family photos and postcards

that leads upstairs to the bedrooms and Scott’s study. As well as the bedrooms, upstairs is a beautifullydesigned bathroom with a roll-top bath with claw feet, and a Victorian-style monochrome tiled floor. On the wall of the hallway is the stuffed kestrel and pike, as well as two very old antique prints of Nelson and the Battle of Waterloo.

self-confessed perfectionist, Scott is very houseproud and admits he likes everything looking just so. But it is when he takes you outside that his face really lights up. “We bought this place because of the land, which allows me to keep my animals and have plenty of @WeekendGlos

room for the boys,” he said. One of the two fields is given over to a flock of Jacob sheep, although Scott rotates them to keep the grass down. There are also enclosures for the grumpy Tamworth sow and the collection of chickens, which provide the family with enough eggs to eat and sell. They also have an area given over to an allotment, which produces fresh vegetables for the family. He has also created a wild area where the boys can study nature, as well as a play area with a climbing frame. “I created a cricket pitch in the field for them, where they could play with their friends,” he said. Next to the allotment is the huge pool of Koi carp,

lined with old Bath stone. The pool is kept aerated by an old French antique water pump, which shoots out water. Sharing the outside space with Quintius are Jack Russell Lula and a cocker spaniel, Fig, all who keep the family healthy with long walks in the countryside. “We plan to stay here for the foreseeable future, although I think Sarah would prefer to be closer to the centre of things,” said Scott. “I like being in the middle of nowhere and would have preferred a really remote location, but Sarah wanted to be in a village, which is why we chose this barn. “It’s the ideal place for me to forget about work and get back to the countryside and my animals.”

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Clockwise from above, Rookwoods is famous for its roses; head gardener Owen Vaughan, the quintessentially English house

HE anticipation of visiting a favourite garden after a gap of some years is always tempered with a nagging doubt. Will the years have treated it kindly; is the memory of its past glory reliable? That there will have been changes is inevitable: gardens unlike most art forms are living creations and never stand still. What is important is that in the midst of change the spirit of the garden is preserved. Driving up to Rookwoods it seemed at first as though little had altered. The gravel drive swept around in front of the beautiful Cotswold stone house, which was cocooned in a

mass of greenery and ended at a row of weeping pears, giving an elegant full stop to the approach. Roses were beginning to bloom in the borders and the air was heavy with the scent of philadelphus. Yet, closer inspection reveals that the garden near Bisley is showing signs of age, rather like an old friend that has let herself go. Thugs have been allowed to colonise borders, some of the trees are reaching the end of their life and there is an air of tiredness in parts of the planting. It’s a situation about which owners Des and Rosemary Althorp are perfectly aware and plans to rejuvenate the almost three-acre garden are already

well under way under the leadership of head gardener Owen Vaughan. Owen, who arrived at Rookwoods last September, recognises the task he faces: “It’s been a well-loved garden for some time. I’ve got to return it to what it once was.” Sensibly, he’s spending the first year tackling the urgent jobs but essentially watching the seasons unfold and getting the feel of the garden before making any drastic changes. “It’s the first year I will have seen it flowering so it’s as much of a surprise to me as for the visitors.” Among his first tasks were pruning the roses; the garden has around 150 different varieties ranging

from shrubs and hybrid teas to ramblers and climbers. Many had become congested over the years and bringing them back under control has been a long process with a handful still to be tackled. “Fortunately I love pruning roses,” says Owen. It’s easy to spot the borders that have been dealt with. Against one of the lovely outbuildings shrubs that narrowed the drive have been cut back or removed, a gnarled old pear has been freed from choking ivy and a stunning pale lemon rose, ‘Leverkusen’, now rises up out of a mass of soft white with artemisia, Cerastium tomentosum, or Snowin-summer, cistus and daisies punctuated

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One of England’s most romantic gardens is getting a makeover, Mandy Bradshaw discovers

romance blooms gardening by mauve Jacob’s ladder, Polemwonium caeruleum. Nearby, another border of shrubs was considered beyond salvage and has been replaced by a new planting of cistus, thalictrum, roses, tree lupins and wisteria. It’s a combination that echoes the very best of Rookwoods as I remember it from years ago: masses of roses, their skirts lifted high by wooden frames and their ugly legs hidden by swathes of herbaceous in pastel shades, all given definition by carefully clipped box. It is the box that presents possibly the biggest challenge. Blight has hit the garden hard and many of the hedges are probably beyond salvage.

Owen is investigating alternatives, including yew for the bigger pieces of topiary, and considering attempting pruning to restore some plants. The loss of the box, particularly at the front of the house where it pins back borders of alliums, peonies, lilies and roses, would be a hard blow. “You can’t imagine a Cotswold garden without box in it.” Other changes have been forced by time: the old cedar near the house had to be felled and the ‘light bulb’ pruned apple trees nearby are also past their best. Removing them would give an opportunity to rethink that area of the garden.

“It gives us potential and possibilities,” says Owen, who manages the garden with one part-timer. “It’s incredibly exciting.” What has not changed is the essence of Rookwoods. Its seclusion and envy inducing views make it one of the most romantic Cotswold gardens and, though its beauty may have temporarily faded a little, it is still a delight to visit. And it’s Owen’s enthusiasm that will carry Rookwoods on. Already he has started to revamp the vegetable garden, is clearing algae from the wildlife lake and has plans for new planting around

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the pond. “It’s very much a challenge but one I’m going to relish.” • Rookwoods, near Bisley, is open for the National Gardens Scheme from 2-6pm today. Admission is £4.

Approached via a long sweeping driveway is this substantial and very well presented five bedroom detached family house with large landscaped gardens. With a glorious leafy outlook it comprises an entrance hall, two cloakrooms, an impressive drawing room, dining room, study/home office, a wonderful conservatory, a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility, wine store, five bedrooms, an en-suite to the master bedroom and a bathroom. Gas central heating, double glazing and a double garage. E

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property details Location : Prestbury Price : ÂŁ895,000 Agent : Errington Smith & Co Contact : 01242 575805

A remarkable detached country residence within 0.70 of an acre in a splendid semi-rural location with easy access to Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Its delightfully appealing accommodation comprises a hall, a marvellous kitchen/breakfast/sitting room, a dining room, music room, a 25' drawing room, an impressive conservatory, utility, cloakroom, study/home cinema room, a master bedroom with an en-suite and dressing room, three further double bedrooms, an en-suite and two bathrooms. F

property details Location : The Leigh Price : ÂŁ695,000 Agent : Errington Smith & Co Contact : 01242 575805

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A beautifully situated contemporary house with spectacular panoramic views out to the Brecon Beacons and the whole of the Malverns. Impressive atrium, 42' open plan reception incorporating a bespoke Roundhouse kitchen and sun room, morning room, dining room, cinema room, games room, changing room, shower room, utility. Five bedroom suites, impressive terraces. Double garage with studio over. EPC Rating B. In all about 0.6 acres

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property details Location : Cleeve Hill Price : ÂŁ1,850,000 Agent : Knight Frank Contact : 01242 354996

A wonderful detached family home of great style and character built in 1953 by Cavendish House builders. Reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, sun room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, pantry. Master suite with dressing room, four further bedrooms, family bathroom. Double garage with flat over. Landscaped gardens created by Cotswold gardener Graham Morris, extending to over 0.4 of an acre. EPC rating D.

property details Location : Albert Road Price : ÂŁ1,300,000 Agent : Knight Frank Contact : 01242 354996

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A magnificent, individual, architect designed contemporary residence, offering light and spacious accommodation. Built in 2007 for the current owners, in a highly sought-after residential road in Charlton Kings, Glendouran is situated within walking distance of an extensive range of good local shops and amenities and within walking distance of excellent schools, including the highly regarded Balcarras senior school and St Edwards independent school.

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property details Location : Charlton Kings Price : ÂŁ1,350,000 Agent : Hamptons Contact : 01242 639414

A magnificent and imposing detached Victorian villa residence dating back to c.1880 with beautifully presented and well configured internal accommodation that elegantly flows over 4 floors to include a useful self-contained flat occupying half of the lower ground floor.

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property details Location : Evesham Road Price : ÂŁ1,750,000 Agent : Hamptons Contact : 01242 639414

This romantic property, which has been imaginatively converted, offers the ideal opportunity to purchase a totally unique and quite stunning lodge. The accommodation offers an enchanting interior with a beautifully painted, panelled sitting room which includes a wood burner. The kitchen/breakfast room is the ideal room for cosy suppers whilst upstairs the bedroom is beautifully presented with a dressing area and bathroom leading off. The property is approached from the village lane to a gravelled parking area with a path leading onwards to a “terrace” at the front of the house.

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property details Location : Guiting Power, Gloucestershire Price : Guide Price £595,000 Agent : Savills Cheltenham Contact : 01242 548000

A beautifully presented, semi-detached, town house with flexible accommodation arranged over four floors. The property has been well maintained by the present owners and offers wonderful living and entertaining space. It retains many original features including cornicing and fireplaces. To the rear of the property a door leads from the kitchen to a paved courtyard which provides the ideal area for al fresco dining. Steps lead up from this area to the garden, which can also be accessed via a decked balcony from the garden room.

property details Location : Cheltenham Price : Guide Price ÂŁ750,000 Agent : Savills Cheltenham Contact : 01242 548000

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An impressive village house in a tucked away setting yet only a short walk to all facilities. The house has 4 roomy bedrooms, 2 ensuites, dressing room, family bathroom and an open galleried landing. There are 4 receptions, conservatory, superb kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom. Landscaped garden and double garage. EPC - C

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property details Location : Painswick Price : ÂŁ990,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

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.

property details Location : Cleeve Hill Price : ÂŁ895,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

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This fine Victorian villa has recently undergone a major renovation programme by the present owners who have created a magnificent house of exceptional quality with state of the art fittings. The period features throughout have been beautifully preserved and the building retains tremendous character whilst providing a bright contemporary style in many of the feature rooms. The accommodation is arranged over 4 floors with a high quality self contained 2 bedroom apartment at basement level.

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property details Location : Pittville Crescent Price : ÂŁ1.35 million Agent : CJ Hole Cheltenham Contact : 01242 255101

This thoughtfully built house has been designed to emulate the attention to detail of the Regency period with rendered elevations, sash windows and ornate cornices. The beautifully presented home has 3 reception rooms, conservatory and an impressive kitchen/breakfast room with a range of quality integrated appliances. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom and utility room and upstairs are 4 double bedrooms and 3 stylish shower rooms (en suites to the master and guest bedrooms). Outside there is a detached double garage and a landscaped garden.

property details Location : Eldorado Road Price : ÂŁ750,000 Agent : CJ Hole Cheltenham Contact : 01242 255101

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A handsome and substantial five bedroom detached Victorian double fronted villa, set over three principle floors. On the ground floor are two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room leading to a large conservatory/family room. On the first floor are five double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. On the lower ground floor is a gym, games room, study, shower room and utility. The private gardens extend to 140ft, off road parking for several cars and garage.

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property details Location : Cheltenham Price : ÂŁ1,150,000 Agent : Kingsley Evans Contact : 01242 222292

Apartment 4 has the luxury of a private entrance which opens into a spacious reception hall which in turn leads to well proportioned and flexible accommodation. A stunning feature to the property is a superb double aspect reception room and a beautifully proportioned contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with river white granite worktops. This leads out through French patio doors to a private courtyard garden, providing the perfect al fresco dining space. EPC D

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property details Location : Pittville Price : ÂŁ595,000 Agent : Kingsley Evans Contact : 01242 222292

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property details Location : Tibberton Price : ÂŁ1,950,000 Agent : Steve Gooch Newent Contact : 01531 820844

Antiques & Auctions TUESDAY Cotswold Auction Company Gloucester St Barnabas Church Hall, Stroud Road, Gloucester Antiques, collectables and interiors. 9.30am. Aldridges of Bath Phoenix House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath Collectors’ sale. 10am. WEDNESDAY City Auctioneering Bristol Sales Centre, Easter Compton, Bristol Antiques and collectables. 10am. THURSDAY British Bespoke Auctions The Old Boys School Gretton Road, Winchcombe 10.30am.

Church Street Auctions Church Street Auctions 1-2 Church Street Tewkesbury Toys and collectables. 2pm. FRIDAY Gardiner Houlgate The Bath Auction Rooms, 9 Leafield Way, Corsham, Bath Silver and jewellery, antiques, vintage. 10am. NEXT SATURDAY East Bristol Auctions 1 Hanham Business Park Memorial Road, Bristol Toys, games, trains, automobiles. 10.30am. Devon Country Antiques Fairs Matford Centre, Exeter Livestock Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter 10am.

Riley good car . . .

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A rare 1968 Riley Elf, with just two owners and 32,000 on the clock is for sale in the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles at Sherborne Castle on July 20. Finished in an attractive colour combination of white and almond green, with a matching green leather interior, the Riley Elf was a luxurious model with a walnut veneered dash. With just under 31,000 manufactured, they’re a rare sight at auction. The car is expected to fetch between £3,000 and £5,000.

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Stinton vase steals the show

Italian terracotta group by Bartolomeo Pinelli

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RARE 19th century Italian terracotta figure group by the artist Bartolomeo Pinelli sold for £9,500 at a Cotswolds auction – smashing its £1,000-£1,500 estimate. The 35cm-wide, hand-potted piece, depicting three women arm-in-arm on an oval base inscribed Pinelli F Roma 1833, came up for sale at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester. The hammer price set the tone for the day, where a 19th century Maori jade hei-tiki – an ornamental pendant – sold for £5,800, thought to be the most paid for a hei-tiki at auction in recent years. Despite some damage to the fertility symbol, collectors were enthusiastic about the piece because it was still attached to its bone toggle. In the jewellery section, an 18 carat gold Rolex Oyster wristwatch fetched £3,100, while an 18 carat white gold three stone diamond ring made £2,800. A carved figure of a bird

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perched upon a rock within a French 18 carat gold and enamel decorated mount in the manner of Fabergé sold for £2,200. A four-metre wide part silk Ispahan carpet, with the central panel in a starburst motif, sold for £2,500. The furniture section was dominated by a large collection of Arts & Crafts pieces by the designer Fred Gardiner – an apprentice to Ernest Gimson, one of the leading practitioners of the Arts and Crafts Revival. The 14 pieces for furniture were made for Mr and Mrs Cecil Young as wedding presents in the late 1940s, and together the suite achieved £16,580. The best individual results included an oak sideboard for £2,200 and a walnut bedroom cabinet for the same amount. Two wardrobes sold for £1,700 each, while an oak side table fetched £1,400, and a walnut side table and a bedstead made £1,300 each.

A STUNNING hand-painted vase by J Stinton has sold for an impressive £800. The Royal Worcester vase, which is decorated with images of Highland cattle, stole the show at Severn Stoke Village Hall, Pershore. The sale, by Griffiths & Charles, saw a number of interesting bids. Two wooden church pews were sold for £170 and £90 respectively, and other furniture including an antique diskette made £120. Porcelain and pottery were popular with Royal Worcester Evesham Ware reaching good prices. One of the most interesting lots was a Clarice Cliff Bizarre Range blue chintz biscuit barrel from the 1930s, which made £120. Gold jewellery still commands reasonably high prices and two 9ct gold watch chains made £410.

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Coinciding with the centenary of the First World War, this highly desirable Peace Medal, dated 1919, comes up for sale today at the Griffiths & Charles auction, Drakes Broughton Village Hall, Drakes Broughton. It should fetch £30-£40.

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The Way Back Home Freya North, £12.99

The bestselling author returns with a new tale about one woman’s courage to face up to her past in order to change her disillusioned life. Oriana Taylor grew up in a commune for artists alongside the Bedwell brothers Malachy and Jed. When her mum left, her father avoided his paternal duties, staying in his study to paint. During the summer when Oriana was 15, tragedy struck and she was sent away. But

Oriana has decided to come home after nearly 20 years. After a few weeks of moping around, she decides to visit her childhood home, carefully avoiding her estranged dad. Will she resolve her issues and will she realise her true feelings for the brothers? A delightful read.

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Just One Damned Thing After Another

James Patterson

Xiaolu Guo

I am China

Elizabeth Is Missing

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Cornerstone, £18.99

Chatto & Windus, £14.99

Viking, £12.99

James Patterson and Marshall Karp return with a gripping second helping of the crime-fighting adventures of detectives Kylie MacDonald and Zach Jordan.The duo are on-hand to tackle sensitive cases that involve the rich, powerful, and often famous, members of New York’s society. When a body is found spinning on a carousel at the heart of Central Park, dressed in a Hazmat suit, it is discovered that the female victim is not only a high-influence political operator with vast political connections and wealth but she is also the fourth victim of a serial killer.

Translator Iona Kirkpatrick has been given a pile of seemingly unimportant letters and diaries by a publisher.They belong to a pair of lovers: exiled punk musician Kublai Jian, who is in a detention centre in Dover, and his girlfriend Deng Mu, a poet, who is desperately trying to track him down. Gradually, Iona unravels their story, from their first meeting at Beijing University in 1989 to the pro-democracy Jasmine Revolution of 2011. She is captivated by their story, but the lovers seem to be drifting apart. Iona wants to reunite them, but time is against her.

Maud has forgotten something.The problem is she isn’t sure what. She isn’t sure why her daughter sighs at her so often, why she has bruises up her arm or why her cupboard is so full of tinned peaches. As age fogs her mind, the details of Maud’s life because frustratingly hazy and unsettled. However one memory remains, the most upsetting of them all: Elizabeth is missing. Emma Healey’s debut novel masterfully alternates between hilarity and heartbreak, giving us a poignant insight into the mind of a person suffering from this most confusing of illnesses.

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Seventy thousand readers have helped a Gloucester-based former council worker to a threebook deal. JodiTaylor’s first novel Just One Damned Thing After Another has recently been published in paperback, after proving to be an internet download sensation, and she’s working on another two, the next of which is due in July. The former Gloucester High School for Girls pupil’s debut is based on the fictitious time-travelling historians at St Mary’s Institute of Historical Research in their quest to uncover the truth.

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highlights OFTHEWEEK

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REBECCA FERGUSON The X Factor runner-up will perform at Westonbirt Arboretum tomorrow night. She’s part of a star-studded line-up this weekend. Read our interview with her on page 58.

TOYAH WILLCOX – ACOUSTIC, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Tomorrow, Bishop’s CleeveTithe Barn. Tickets cost £22 each. Call 08445 762210.

UPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL

More than 60 concerts – everything from New Orleans to Gypsy Jazz – will attract thousands to the riverside town of Uptonupon-Severn. The event kicks off on Friday – turn to page 59 for the line-up. @WeekendGlos

MARTIN AND ELIZA CARTHY Monday,The Convent, South Woodchester, near Stroud. Tickets cost £15. Call 01453 835138.

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X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson tells Helen Blow that she’s embracing motherhood

HERE are more strings to Rebecca Ferguson’s bow than her soulful voice that so captivated X Factor audiences almost four years ago. With a new album on the drawing board and her beauty salon doing well, the Liverpudlian singing star has now started a series of children’s books. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also unexpectedly three months’ pregnant with her third child and trying to work out how she’s going to fit everything in around that. “It was a surprise,” says Rebecca, 27, already mother to Lillie May, nine, and Karl, eight. “I’ve had to plan my year, something I wouldn’t normally do.” Within that plan is an appearance at a Forest Live concert at Westonbirt Arboretum tomorrow, when she will be playing al fresco to a host of fans, surrounded by trees. “I’m looking forward to it and hopefully the weather will be good. I’ve played a similar venue before so I know what it’s like and I enjoy it.” After wowing the likes of Simon Cowell and mentor Cheryl Cole on The X Factor in 2010, Rebecca went on to record her first album, Heaven, released a year later. The album, a mix of soul, pop and blues and co-written by Rebecca, was praised by critics and heralded her as a new star in the musical firmament. The following year Freedom came out. “It was quite a different sound for me, a bit poppier, but it was good because it showed a different element of my music,” she said. Meanwhile she’s got her third album to work on, which she will be doing over a

period of 10 days in Los Angeles later this month. Since announcing her pregnancy after collapsing while performing live on daytime TV show Loose Women, Rebecca has completed the first of her children’s books and is hoping they will be published before long. “Being pregnant again though has made me realise how much I love being a mum and it has also opened my eyes to different ventures,” she said. “I’ve just finished writing them and I’m hoping to get them published this year. “I’ve been working on them for a few years, even before I went on to The X Factor and I’ve really enjoyed writing them. “What happened was that me and the kids used to make up funny stories and I thought I would write them down so we could read them together. “I remember story books being a bit of a chore when I was young but these are just jokey and fun.” Rebecca admits her life has changed beyond recognition since X Factor but has managed to stay grounded. “I do work hard but I also try to be there for my kids whenever I can; that’s really important and family life to me is really important.” She is also the epitome of modesty when compared with the likes of such musical legends as Aretha Franklin. “I used to find it really strange and push it away but now I accept the compliments but I do not think I am there yet,” she says. Tickets for her gig at Westonbirt tomorrow night cost £36.30. Call 03000 680400 or buy on the night.

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watch OUT FOR Slimbridge Beer Festival WILDLIFE AND WETLANDSTRUST, SLIMBRIDGE

REAL ales, lagers, ciders and a fine selection of wine will see people flock to Slimbridge today for the 13th annual beer festival.

The Wildlife and Wetlands Trust centre will host the event from 6pm until 11pm. Live music will keep your spirits high and there will be plenty of hot and cold snacks available. You can even stay overnight with plenty of accommodation available locally. Tickets cost £8 with proceeds going to local scouting organisations.

Upton Jazz Festival UPTON-UPON-SEVERN

THOUSANDS of music fans are expected to flock to the 29th annual jazz festival, which features a new swing dance section. Expect three days of everything from trad and New Orleans to hot club and European gypsy jazz with more than 60 gigs on the bill. There will be Mardi Grasstyle parades through the streets, led by London Olympics and Paralympics party bandThe Brass Volcanoes, a gospel church service and a huge festival field complete with camping, festival bars – and even an Airstream trailer serving breakfast to campers.

The first Upton Food & Beer Festival runs alongside the jazz on Fish Meadow. It runs from Friday until next Sunday. Tickets cost £25 Friday, £35 for Saturday and £30 for Sunday. Weekend tickets cost £70. Snap them up by calling 01684 593254.

Johnny Coppin STROUD SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS

SINGER-songwrtiter Johnny Coppin will pay homage to one of Stroud’s most famous sons next Saturday. Alongside reader David Goodland and violinist and recorder player Paul Burgess, they will present both a moving and @WeekendGlos

entertaining centenary celebration of Laurie Lee’s work. It will be based on the acclaimed album Edge of Day that Laurie made with Johnny, with the tribute a blend of words and music with book extracts set to feature. For tickets, call 01453 760900.

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Between Night and Day, Lorfords, Tetbury AWARD-winning contemporary artist Dan Llywelyn Hall is exhibiting 45 of his dynamic new works in Tetbury this month. The collection, Between Night and Day, features watercolours, drawings and oil paintings. The vibrant, modern paintings promise to be quite a contrast among the antiques and decorative works typically found at the antique dealers Lorfords. Travel is a big part of Dan’s work with reference to how travellers absorb different aspects of cultures both at home and abroad. His recent travels have taken him to Iraq, France, Crete, Turkey and the Canaries. “It’s always a great insight into humanity when you witness tourists pass by a place of great cultural significance,” he says. “Very few really stop to look and think meaningfully about what it is that they are witnessing.” The exhibition runs until July 5 with entry from 9.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday. Entry is free.

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SUEDE, WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM FRONTED by charismatic Brett Anderson, Suede burst on to the scene in the early 90s and were heralded as ‘the best new band in Britain’ Hit singles include Animal Nitrate, Beautiful Ones and Stay Together and their debut, self-titled album sold more than 100,000 in its first week of release. When the band reformed in 2010 for some live shows, they made their sixth album, Bloodsports, three years later to great reviews. “When we came back together I realised what a privilege and how nice it was to spend your day doing something you really love,” bassist Mat Osman said. “We’re older now but I’m not sure guys who play in any rock band ever gets any wiser. “In my mind I’m still 32 and that’s the age I’ll always think of myself as.” The part of a star-studded line-up at the outdoor venue this summer with Boyzone, Katherine Jenkins and Deacon Blue set to perform next month.

Tickets to Suede performing at Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury tonight cost £36.85 and can be booked on 03000 680400 or call at the box office on site.

watch OUT FOR Under Milk Wood

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OWENTeale – best known for his role as AlliserThorne in blockbuster HBO series Game ofThrones – stars in an adaptation of Under Milk Wood. First written by Welsh poet DylanThomas as a radio drama, it is considered by many to be one of the greatest plays of its kind. Both a play and a poem, it offers an unforgettable journey into the roots of language and the soul of Wales. This new production, directed byTerry Hands, marks the centenary of the poet’s birth in 1914 and the 60th anniversary of the play’s British première. Owen is co-producer on the project and First Voice (the narrator) and the play gives him a chance to show

the lighter side of the actor’s repertoire. “Under Milk Wood is much closer to home,” he says. “To play AlliserThorne I had to strip any sense of humanity and humour from the role. “I love DylanThomas, I grew up with his words,” he said. He speaks fondly of the production and has strong faith in the show. “It’s like attending a party,” he said. “A party you’re going to be glad to be invited to, when it comes to the end you’ll be sad to have to leave”. Under Milk Wood is at Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre fromTuesday until Saturday. Performances take place at 7.45pm. Tickets cost from £14 to £26. Call 01242 572573.

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Saturday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live (S). With guest Jackie Stewart. 11.30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds (R,S,HD). 12.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 12.15 Live Athletics (S,HD). The European Team Championships. 4.00 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). The competition heads to Peterborough. 4.45 Formula 1 – Austrian Grand Prix: Qualifying (S,HD). Highlights from the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

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BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Film: A Double Life (S). (1947) ●●● 8.00 MOTD Kickabout: World Cup 2014 (S,HD). 8.30 Brazil’s Soccer Cities (S,HD). 8.35 World Cup Films (S). 10.00 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 10.45 Wimbledon Classics (S,HD). 12.45 Tennis from Eastbourne (S,HD). The AEGON International. 3.30 Film: Triple Cross (S). (1966) ●● 5.30 Natural World (R,S).

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 All Star Mr & Mrs (R,S,HD). 12.30 A Touch of Frost (R,S). A student is attacked. 2.30 Fool Britannia (R,S,HD). 3.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. 4.00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). Argentina v Iran (Kick-off 5.00pm).

Channel 4

6.05 Royal Ascot Highlights (R,S,HD). 6.35 Trans World Sport (S,HD). 7.30 The Grid (S). 7.55 Royal Ascot: The Morning Line (S,HD). 9.00 Weekend Kitchen (S). 10.00 Frasier (R,S). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 11.50 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.45 The Tomorrow People (S,HD). Cara helps Stephen behind John’s back. 1.40 Royal Ascot: Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). Live coverage of the final afternoon of the five-day festival.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Access. 10.15 Power Rangers Super Samurai (R,S,HD). 10.50 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 11.45 Big Brother: The Eviction (R,S,HD). 1.15 Film: Hitch (S,HD). (2005) Romantic comedy, starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes. ●●● 3.30 Film: The Deep End of the Ocean (S,HD). (1999) Drama, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. ●●● 5.45 Film: Columbo: A Case of Immunity (S). (1975) Detective drama, starring Peter Falk. ●●●

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6.30 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 4/30. Military memorabilia related to the First World War.

7.30 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). Germany v Ghana (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the second World Cup Group G match for both sides, which comes from the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

7.00 Fostering & Me with Lorraine Pascale (R,S,HD). The cookery writer and former model tracks down the people who cared for her when she was a child.

7.15 Regional News (S); Weather 7.20 ITV News (S); Weather 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S). 16/26. Harry Hill narrates a selection of mishaps filmed by viewers.

7.00 The Restoration Man (R,S,HD). 8/8. George Clarke revisits the restoration of a water mill in Northumberland. Last in the series.

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

8.00 The Battle for Stonehenge: A Culture Show Special (S). Alastair Sooke examines the conflict and controversy surrounding the prehistoric site, as druids, archaeologists and scientists fight to have their views on its future heard.

8.30 Our Queen (R,S,HD). Featurelength documentary filmed throughout 2012, providing a portrait of Elizabeth II during her Diamond Jubilee year. Featuring interviews with members of the royal family.

8.00 Grand Designs (R,S,HD). 2/12. Two university professors attempt to build their first home from scratch, and work with industrial designers who have developed a new method for cutting building blocks from timber.

8.00 The Abba Years (R,S). The history of the Swedish band and its members, charting their rise to fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974.

9.00 The Hunger Games (S,HD). (2012) Premiere. A teenage girl in a dystopian futureAmerica is forced to fight in a televised battle to the death. Sci-fi adventure, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. ●●●●

9.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 19/72. 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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6.00 Celebrity Mastermind (R,S,HD). 3/10. 6.30 Regional News (S,HD) 6.50 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday (S,HD). 1/5.

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9.00 I Love 1996 (R,S). 7/10. Actress Amita Dhiri reflects on the year’s pop-culture highs and lows, including her own role in hit BBC Two drama This Life and the emergence of Spice Girls on to the music scene.

1.10 Weatherview (S). 1.15 BBC News (S,HD).

12.30 Film: Houseguest (S). (1995) Comedy, starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman. ●●● 2.15 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Replay (S,HD). Germany v Ghana. 4.00 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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6.05 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals (R,S,HD). 1/6. Jamie Oliver rustles up piri piri pork belly on a budget. 6.35 Channel 4 News (S)

10.00 Gimme Gimme Gimme (R,S). 10.30 ITV News (S); Weather 10.00 Autopsy: Anna Nicole 1/6. First episode of the Smith’s Last Hours (R,S,HD). 10.45 The Beatles: The Night That comedy, starring Kathy Burke. 3/3. Forensic pathologist Dr Changed America – A Richard Shepherd investigates Grammy Salute (R,S,HD). Stars 10.30 The Mrs Merton Show (R,S). the death of the model and including Stevie Wonder, Katy 1/6. Comedy chat show, starring actress, who died in February Perry, Alicia Keys and Maroon 5 Caroline Aherne. 2007 at the age of 39 from a perform Beatles hits to drug overdose. Last in the series. celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s appearance 11.50 Saturday Night Fever (S,HD). 11.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the 11.00 Game On (R,S). 1/6. First on The Ed Sullivan Show. (1977) A streetwise teenager episode of the comedy, starring Psych (HD). Rylan Clark and escapes a mundane existence Ben Chaplin. Iain Lee present analysis of the through the disco scene, where housemates’ behaviour, with 11.30 TOTP2 Presents the 90s (R,S). he falls for a girl with dreams of input from psychologists and Steve Wright narrates a a bright future. Drama, with body-language experts. selection of music from the John Travolta. ●●●● 1990s.

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10.10 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 10.30 The National Lottery Live (S). Jenni Falconer reveals the results. 10.40 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). Nigeria v Bosnia-Herzegovina (Kick-off 11.00pm). Coverage of the second World Cup Group F match for both nations, which takes place at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil. Followed by National Lottery Update.

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

2.00 Royal Ascot Highlights (S,HD). Action from the final afternoon of the fiveday festival. 2.30 Film: Panic in the Streets (S,HD). (1950) Thriller, starring Richard Widmark. ●●● 4.10 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). Omnibus.

12.00 SuperCasino. 3.10 Angry Britain: Get Off My Land (R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (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). 5.30 The Funky Valley Show (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

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Sunday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD) 10.00 Sunday Morning Live (S,HD). 11.00 Sunday Politics (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD) 1.15 Countryfile (R,S,HD). The team visits Port Talbot, south Wales. 2.10 Flog It! (R,S,HD). 2.55 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.40 Points of View (S,HD). 3.55 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 4.30 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). Belgium v Russia (Kick-off 5.00pm).

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

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Gardeners’ World (R,S,HD). 6.50 The Beechgrove Garden (S,HD). 7.20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 7.50 World Cup Films (S). 9.30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.00 Wimbledon: Review of 2013 (S,HD). 12.00 Live Athletics (S,HD). The European Team Championships. 4.00 Rowing World Cup (S,HD). Highlights from France. 5.30 Ice Age Giants (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). 10.20 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.15 ITV News (S); Weather 11.25 Love Your Garden (R,S,HD). 12.30 Long Lost Family (R,S,HD). 1.30 Nature’s Newborns (R,S,HD). 2.00 Film: Columbo: The Murder of a Rock Star (S). (1991) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Little Richard. ●●● 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 Ejector Seat (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.10 Royal Ascot Highlights (R,S,HD). 6.35 Caterham at Zolder (S). 7.05 Blenheim Triathlon (S). 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 9.00 Frasier (R,S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (R,S,HD). 1.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 2.30 The Simpsons (R,S). 2.55 Film: Marmaduke (S,HD). (2010) Comedy, starring Lee Pace. ●● 4.40 Deal or No Deal (S,HD). 5.45 Channel 4 News (S)

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Power Rangers Megaforce (R,S,HD). 10.35 Access. 10.40 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (R,S,HD). 11.40 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (R,S,HD). 12.40 Big Brother (R,S,HD). 1.35 Film: Legally Blondes (S,HD). (2009) ●● 3.10 Film: While You Were Sleeping (S). (1995) Romantic comedy, starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. ●●●● 5.10 Film: Monster-in-Law (S,HD). (2005) ●●●

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Antiques Roadshow, 8.15pm

Catchphrase Celebrity … 6.25pm

Deal or No Deal, 4.40pm

Cricket on 5, 7pm

6.30 Tropic of Cancer (R,S). 5/6. The extreme poverty of Bangladesh.

6.00 Regional News (S); Weather 6.10 ITV News (S); Weather 6.25 Catchphrase Celebrity Special (S,HD). 12/12. With Tim Vine. Last in the series.

6.15 Mr Popper’s Penguins (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. Family comedy, starring Jim Carrey. ●●●

6.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

7.30 Formula 1 – Austrian Grand Prix: Highlights (S,HD). Suzi Perry presents highlights of the eighth round of the season at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

7.25 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). South Korea v Algeria (Kick-off 8.00pm). The second Group H match for both sides, staged at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

8.15 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 24/26. The team pays a return visit to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, where items include a rare 18th-century glass and Queen Victoria’s knickers. 9.15 Casualty (S,HD). 42/48. The team attends a horrific helicopter crash.

9.00 A Cabbie Abroad: Cambodia (S,HD). 1/3. New series. London cabbie Mason McQueen takes up the challenge of driving taxis in three very different cities around the world, beginning in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v Sri Lanka. Mark Nicholas presents action from the third day of the Second Test in the two-match series, which is staged at Headingley. 8.00 Born in the Wild (S). 3/4. In Borneo, Mark Evans and Joy Reidenberg explore the reproductive challenges of the orang-utan, uncovering the latest scientific theories on how males exert power and seduce mates.

8.00 Bikini Body? The Truth About Diets (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. A selection of weight-loss methods, with scientists, industry experts and exponents explaining the pros and cons of fad diets and extreme exercise regimens.

9.00 Fargo (S,HD). 10/10. Insurance Salesman of the Year Lester tries to manipulate those around him, Molly takes the lead, Gus pursues a hunch and Malvo finds a new target. Last in the series.

9.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 20/72. Daily round-up of highlights, featuring the latest tasks, games, arguments, laughs, diary room visits and bedroom chit-chat. Narrated by Marcus Bentley.

10.15 ITV News (S); Weather 10.00 Backchat Father’s Day 10.20 The Social Network (S,HD). 10.05 Regional News (S,HD) Special (S,HD). With guests (2010) Fact-based drama 10.30 The New Statesman (R,S). 1/7. 10.30 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). Jonathan Ross, Judy Murray, following internet billionaire The first episode of the classic USA v Portugal (Kick-off Mo Farah and Nev Wilshire. Mark Zuckerberg’s rise to political satire, starring the late 11.00pm). The Arena Amazonia wealth and fame, and the Rik Mayall. in Manaus, Brazil, plays host to 10.30 Mock the Week (R,S,HD). 2/11. enemies he made along the With Rob Beckett, Gary the latest World Cup fixture in way. Starring Jesse Eisenberg Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh what appears to be an and Andrew Garfield. ●●●●● Widdicombe. intriguing Group G.

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7.05 Regional News (S,HD) 7.25 Countryfile (S,HD). Ellie Harrison and John Craven visit West Yorkshire ahead of the Tour de France.

Formula 1 – Austrian … 7.30pm

1.10 Weatherview (S). 1.15 BBC News (S,HD).

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11.05 QI XL (R,S,HD). 9/16. Extended edition. With Jo Brand, Marcus Brigstocke and Danny Baker. 11.50 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). The team visits Port Talbot, south Wales.

11.00 Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen (R,S). Romantic comedy from 1993, starring the late Rik Mayall.

12.45 The Culture Show: Edward St Aubyn – At Last? (R,S,HD). 1.15 Holby City (R,S,HD). Paula causes trouble for Jac as she prepares for her day in court. 2.15 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Replay (S,HD). Belgium v Russia. 4.00 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Lorraine Kelly (R,S,HD). The presenter discusses her life and career. 1.00 The Store. Home shopping. 2.45 Motorsport UK (S,HD). 3.35 British Superbike Championship Highlights (S,HD). 4.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD).

12.35 Film: The Hills Have Eyes 2 (S,HD). (2007) Horror sequel, starring Michael McMillian. ●●● 2.10 Utopia (R,S,HD). 3.20 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R,S). 4.15 Food Unwrapped (R,S,HD). 4.40 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (R,S,HD). 4.50 Beat My Build (R,S,HD). 5.45 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

Carols with the Stars

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Departing 9 December 2014 Don’t miss this unique star-studded event! Highlights include joining the choir in some traditional carols, a massed children’s choir and numerous appearances by well-known celebrities from the world of television. Our price includes: • Coach travel throughout • A circle seat for Carols with the Stars • A sightseeing tour of London or time to shop and sightsee

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10.00 What to Expect When You’re Expecting (S,HD). (2012) Premiere. Five women and their partners have their lives thrown into chaos by the prospect of parenthood. Comedy drama, starring Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez and Elizabeth Banks. ●●

12.10 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole (R,S,HD). 1.05 SuperCasino. 3.10 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun (R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (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). 5.30 The Funky Valley Show (R,S).

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Monday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Crimewatch Roadshow (S,HD) 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). Properties in Devon, Cumbria and south-east London. 11.00 Claimed and Shamed (R,S,HD). 11.30 Countryside 999 (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). From Hemswell, Lincolnshire. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). The opening day of the Grand Slam tournament continues.

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BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 7.20 Building Dream Homes (R,S,HD). 7.50 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S). 9.05 Permission Impossible: Britain’s Planners (R,S). 10.05 Watchdog Test House (R,S). 10.35 Click (S,HD). 11.00 Daily Politics (S) 11.30 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). Live coverage of the opening day.

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 Loose Women (S,HD). 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R,S,HD). 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). Australia v Spain or Netherlands v Chile (Kick-offs 5.00pm).

Channel 4

6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.30 The King of Queens. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss Canada. 11.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Draw It! (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (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,HD). A robber is shot dead. 3.15 Access. 3.20 Film: Desolation Canyon (S). (2006) Western, starring Patrick Duffy. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). 7.30 Britain’s Homeless Families – Panorama (S,HD). Families forced out of their homes by private landlords. Followed by BBC News.

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Angry Britain: Work Rage, 8pm

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 6/20. Homer forgets his anniversary. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Holly and Dirk worry that Cindy is hiding a secret.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). The search for Darcy and Harley continues. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.10 Regional News (S); Weather 7.15 ITV News (S); Weather 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Tempers boil over at Tina’s funeral.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S) 7.30 How to Fix a Football Match: Channel 4 Dispatches (S). Morland Sanders investigates the dark side of international football.

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v Sri Lanka. Mark Nicholas presents action from the fourth day of the Second Test in the two-match series. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). Cameroon v Brazil or Croatia v Mexico (Kick-offs 9.00pm). Coverage of one of the concluding Group A matches from Brazil, staged in Brasilia and Recife respectively.

8.30 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals (S,HD). 4/6. Jamie Oliver uses frozen fish in a tikka curry.

8.00 Angry Britain: Work Rage (S,HD). A selection of incidents connected to the workplace, including a builder who destroyed a porch and extension in West Sussex he had just built after his client failed to pay him. Followed by 5 News.

9.00 New Tricks (R,S). 4/10. A new lead links the death of a market trader to a series of drug rapes – but with that case active, Ucos officers are unable to quiz the main suspect. Sheila Hancock guest stars.

9.00 Police Under Pressure (S,HD). 1/2. First of a two-part examination of the state of policing in Britain, following officers in a neighbourhood team as they try to maintain order in one of Sheffield’s toughest areas.

9.00 24 Hours in A&E (R,S,HD). 21/21. Medics treat a 79-yearold man with acute stomach discomfort, a wine merchant who collapsed with chest pain, and a retired soldier experiencing blurred vision. Last in the series.

9.00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole (S,HD). 2/4. This episode of the programme focuses on large families who depend on the benefits system, including an Ipswich couple who have 13 children.

10.00 The Culture Show: Tents – 10.00 BBC News (S,HD) The Beginning of 10.25 Regional News (S) Architecture (S,HD). Tom 10.35 When Andy Won Wimbledon Dyckhoff investigates the (S,HD). Sue Barker presents a history and future of the tent. look back at Andy Murray’s victory in last year’s Wimbledon 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Emily Maitlis. Followed by men’s singles final against Weather. Novak Djokovic. 11.35 Match of the Day: FIFA 11.20 A Cabbie Abroad: Cambodia World Cup Highlights (S,HD). (R,S,HD). 1/3. London cabbie Mark Chapman introduces Mason McQueen takes up the action from the final Group A challenge of driving taxis in and Group B matches from three very different cities Brazil. around the world.

10.00 CCTV: Caught on Camera (S). 3/3. An insight into the roundthe-clock work of surveillance operators in Southampton’s city centre, exploring issues such as privacy and safety on the streets. Last in the series.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 21/72. Marcus Bentley narrates a round-up of the highlights of the latest events as the housemates ruthlessly attempt to seize power, keep it and impose their will on the others.

11.15 ITV News (S); Weather 11.50 Regional News (S); Weather 11.55 You Cannot Be Serious! (R,S,HD). 1/6. Sports-based comedy impressions and sketches, with Alistair McGowan.

11.05 Bouncers (R,S,HD). 2/3. The work of door staff in Newcastle’s bustling gay district.

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

12.20 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 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). Homeowners in Cornwall rate one another’s properties. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD).

12.00 Undercover Boss USA (S,HD). 12.55 Fargo (R,S,HD). Malvo finds a new target. Last in the series. 2.05 Scandal (S,HD). 2.55 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R,S). 3.45 Beat My Build (R,S,HD). 4.40 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.00 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.55 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 Autopsy: Anna Nicole Smith’s Last Hours (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 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

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8.00 Today at Wimbledon (S,HD). John Inverdale introduces highlights of the opening day’s play at the All England Club, where the first round got under way in the men’s and ladies’ singles.

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8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Ronnie realises just how messed up her life really is, Tina and Tosh attend the fertility clinic and Nancy discovers Johnny is hiding a secret.

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12.35 Regional Programme (R,S,HD). 1.20 Weatherview (S). 1.25 BBC News (S,HD).

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12.20 Sign Zone: Watermen: A Dirty Business (R,S,HD). 1.20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Replay (S,HD). A chance to see in full one of the final Group A and Group B matches from Brazil. 3.05 This Is BBC Two (S). 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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Tuesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Crimewatch Roadshow (S,HD) 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Claimed and Shamed (R,S,HD). 11.30 Countryside 999 (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). From Leominster, Herefordshire. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). The first-round matches in the men’s and ladies’ singles are set to continue.

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

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). Properties in Devon, Cumbria and south-east London. 7.20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S). 9.05 WW2: Captain Winkle Brown (R,S). 10.05 Watchdog Test House (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 Daily Politics (S) 11.30 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). Live coverage at the start of the second day.

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 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest George Benson. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R,S,HD). 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). Costa Rica v England (Kick-off 5.00pm).

Channel 4

6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.30 The King of Queens. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss Canada. 11.00 Come Dine with Me. 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me. 1.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Draw It! (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). Four amateur cooks from Wolverhampton compete.

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (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,HD). The team investigates the murder of a petty officer. 3.15 Film: Frozen Impact (S). (2003) Drama, starring Ted McGinley. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Dean launches his salon, only for Shirley to cast a cloud over the event. Followed by BBC News.

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

8.00 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). Japan v Colombia or Greece v Ivory Coast (Kick-offs 9.00pm). All the action from one of the final World Cup Group C encounters in Brazil, held in Cuiaba and Fortaleza respectively.

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The Dog Rescuers … 8pm

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 7/20. With the guest voice of Jack Black. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Ziggy gives Jason a unique birthday present.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Darcy calls Heath and tells him she and Harley are lost in the Bush. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.30 Regional News (S); Weather 7.40 ITV News (S); Weather

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v Sri Lanka. Mark Nicholas presents action from the fifth and final day of the Second Test in the two-match series. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Today at Wimbledon (S,HD). John Inverdale is at the All England Club to look back at the key moments on day two of the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, with the first-round matches set to conclude.

8.00 Love Your Garden (S,HD). 1/8. New series. Alan Titchmarsh and the team transform a Manchester family’s neglected garden, introducing sensory planting for a 10-year-old deaf and partially sighted girl.

8.00 Location, Location, Location (S,HD). 5/5. Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp revisit two couples who wanted family homes for life, including a pair who were swapping Bolton for rural Herefordshire. Last in the series.

8.00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (S,HD). Matt Gough co-ordinates a mammoth operation to remove 72 dogs from an Essex farm. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Pamela Cox charts the history of female staff in British shops over the past 150 years, examining how they have been central to the UK’s retail revolution.

9.00 Alison Steadman’s Shetland (S,HD). The actress observes the wildlife of the Scottish archipelago, from puffins to sea urchins, and hears the sound emitted by the 33,000 gannets nesting on the cliffs of Hermaness.

9.00 The Auction House (S,HD). 2/3. Lots Road staff tackle the busiest day of the week as items for the next auction begin to arrive, while a regular discovers her purchases are not quite the bargain she had hoped.

9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (S,HD). 4/22. DB and the team are called in when a contestant on a reality TV cookery show discovers a human eyeball and contact lens on her plate when she takes a taste challenge.

10.00 Goodness Gracious Me Reunion Special (R,S,HD). Comedy sketches, with Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Nina Wadia and Kulvinder Ghir. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Laura Kuenssberg. Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.35 Rambo III (S,HD). (1988) Vietnam veteran John Rambo heads for Afghanistan on a quest to rescue his old boss Colonel Trautman from prison. Action adventure sequel, with Sylvester Stallone. ●●

10.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S). 2/9. In Arvada, Colorado, Gordon Ramsay visits one of the filthiest restaurants he has ever seen, and only one of the biggest transformations of the series can save it.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 22/72. Highlights of Monday’s action, as the housemates continue their attempt to live harmoniously under the allseeing eye of Big Brother.

11.00 Europe’s Immigration Disaster (S,HD). The deaths of 360 migrants at sea in October 2013. 11.35 Coppers (R,S,HD). 1/8. A spate of burglaries in Nottinghamshire.

11.00 Big Brother’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.

12.30 Poker (S). 1.25 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 1.50 Trans World Sport (R,S,HD). 2.50 The Grid (R,S). 3.15 Blenheim Triathlon (R,S). 4.10 Caterham at Zolder (R,S). 4.35 Beat My Build (R,S,HD). 5.30 River Cottage Veg Heroes (R,S,HD). 5.55 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 Wentworth Prison (R,S,HD). 12.55 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

11.20 Police Under Pressure (R,S,HD). 1/2. First of a two-part examination of the state of policing in Britain.

1.45 Weatherview (S). 1.50 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 The Super League Show (S). Including highlights of St Helens v Castleford Tigers. 1.05 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Replay (S,HD). Costa Rica v England. 2.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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Dickinson’s Real Deal, 3pm

Ramsay’s Kitchen … 10pm

11.10 BBC News (S,HD) 11.35 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 11.45 Hollywoodland (S). (2006) Fact-based mystery. With Ben Affleck, Diane Lane and Adrien Brody. ●●●

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Goodness Gracious Me, 10pm

12.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Loose Women (R,HD). With guest George Benson. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). Homeowners in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk vie for the £1,000 prize. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

Andrea Bocelli in Concert

At the LG Arena, NEC Birmingham Departing 21 November 2014

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Join us at one of the musical events of the year, as opera singing superstar Andrea Bocelli lights up Birmingham’s LG Arena in an unforgettable show. Our price includes: • Return coach travel • Return hotel-venue transfers • One night at a good quality • A visit to the Birmingham Midlands area hotel Christmas market on Day Two • Full English breakfast • A ticket for Andrea Bocelli in • Tour manager services Concert (upgrades available for a supplement)

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Wednesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Crimewatch Roadshow (S,HD) 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 11.30 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). The opening matches on day three at the All England Club. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). Sue Barker continues this afternoon’s live coverage from the All England Club.

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 7.05 Animal Park (R,S). 7.35 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 8.15 Sign Zone: Helicopter Heroes: New Cases (R,S). 9.00 Natural World: The Bat Man of Mexico (R,S). 10.00 Watchdog Test House (R,S). 10.30 See Hear (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Wimbledon 2014 (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 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R,S,HD). 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). Nigeria v Argentina (Kick-off 5.00pm).

Channel 4

6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.30 The King of Queens. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss Canada (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me. 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me. 1.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). Properties in Dorset and Seville, Spain. 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Draw It! (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). Highlights of Monday’s action. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD). The team investigates the deaths of a radio DJ and a naval officer. 3.15 Film: Dead Lines (S,HD). (2010) Thriller, starring Jeri Ryan. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. 7.30 Watchdog (S,HD). The team investigates claims that a diet pill does not work. Followed by BBC News.

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8.30 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). Honduras v Switzerland or Ecuador v France (Kick-offs 9.00pm). Coverage of one of the concluding Group E matches in Brazil, staged in Manaus and Rio de Janeiro respectively.

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Emergency Bikers, 7pm

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 8/20. Sideshow Bob and his family plot to kill Bart. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). The day of Grace’s trial arrives.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Oscar visits Tamara in hospital. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.10 Regional News (S); Weather 7.15 ITV News (S); Weather 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Leanne tells Nick she spent the night with Kal.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Emergency Bikers (R,S,HD). Birmingham paramedic Steve Harris treats a two-year-old with head trauma suffered after falling at the dentist’s. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Today at Wimbledon (S,HD). John Inverdale introduces highlights of the third day’s play from the All England Club, where the men’s and ladies’ singles were due to continue with round two.

8.00 All Star Mr & Mrs (S,HD). 3/8. I’m a Celebrity winner Kian Egan, actor Nigel Havers and former England midfielder Paul Ince find out how much they know about their other halves.

8.00 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show (S). 1/6. New series. Dawn O’Porter celebrates the fashions of yesteryear, showing people hooked on the high street how a vintage look can help forge a unique style. She begins in Bristol.

8.00 Brand New House for 5K (S,HD). New series. Linda Barker is given one week and £5,000 of her clients’ money to transform a property, beginning with a two-bedroom terraced house in need of attention. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.10 Coast Australia (S,HD). 7/8. Neil Oliver and the team explore Darwin and the surrounding area. 9.59 BBC Weather Update (S).

9.00 Benidorm (R,S,HD). 2/7. The guests take part in a dance contest organised by the Solana’s new manager Joyce, but test the patience of her old flame Cyril, who is supervising rehearsals.

9.00 One Born Every Minute (S,HD). 3/10. Emma Bunton visits Southmead Hospital to support the maternity unit’s charity, while an expectant mother must decide whether she has a future with her partner.

9.00 The Hotel Inspector Returns (S,HD). 1/4. New series. Alex Polizzi finds out what has happened to some of the hoteliers she helped in the past, beginning at the Meudon Country House Hotel near Falmouth.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 My Last Summer (S). 4/4. The participants gather one final 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather time to mark Junior’s death, 10.35 On Assignment (S,HD). 4/8. while cancer patients Ben and Rageh Omaar explores Nigeria’s Jayne accept more treatment North/South divide. to try to prolong their lives. Last in the series.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 23/72. The pick of the previous day’s highlights as the new pals continue to cope, having waved goodbye to their friends and families to spend a couple of months in the Big Brother house.

11.05 Raw Deal (S,HD). (1986) A 11.20 Fostering & Me with former FBI agent is offered Lorraine Pascale (R,S,HD). The reinstatement if he can cookery writer and former infiltrate the Chicago Mob and model tracks down the people bring a killer to justice. Action who cared for her when she thriller, with Arnold was a child. Schwarzenegger. ●●●

11.00 CCTV: Caught on Camera (R,S). 3/3. The round-the-clock work of surveillance operators in Southampton’s city centre, exploring issues such as privacy and safety on the streets. Last in the series.

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.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: See Hear (R,S,HD). 12.50 Welcome to Rio (R,S). 1.50 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Replay (S,HD). A chance to see in full one of the final matches in Group F and Group E. 3.35 This Is BBC Two (S). 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S).

12.00 Music on 4: Superstar DJs: With Annie Mac (S,HD). 12.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R,S). 2.15 Film: Mister Lonely (S,HD). (2007) Drama, starring Samantha Morton. ●● 3.50 Beat My Build (R,S,HD). 4.45 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.00 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.55 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts (R,S,HD). A biker needs emergency treatment after a serious accident. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

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10.00 Episodes (S,HD). 7/9. Beverly prepares to return to England. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Emily Maitlis. Followed by Weather.

Benidorm, 9pm

11.10 BBC News (S,HD) 11.35 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 11.45 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday (R,S,HD). 1/5. Jason Manford presents this spin-off of the light-hearted quiz.

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1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 4.15 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). Homeowners in Cornwall vie for the £1,000 prize. Last in the series. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.

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Thursday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Crimewatch Roadshow (S,HD) 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Claimed and Shamed (R,S,HD). 11.30 Countryside 999 (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). Live coverage of the fourth day’s play. 4.30 Match of the Day Live (S,HD). USA v Germany or Portugal v Ghana (Kickoffs 5.00pm).

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

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.10 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 7.10 Animal Park (R,S). 7.40 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: Helicopter Heroes: New Cases (R,S). 9.05 Escape to the Continent (R,S). 10.05 Gardeners’ World (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 Daily Politics (S) 11.30 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). The opening matches on day four at the All England Club.

ITV

Channel 4

Channel 5

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 Loose Women (S,HD). Topical debate from a female perspective. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R,S,HD). A garden-themed makeover. 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).

6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.30 The King of Queens. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss Canada (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me. 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me. 1.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Draw It! (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

FIFA World Cup Live 2014, 8.30pm

George Clarke’s Amazing … 8pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!, 8pm

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 9/20. Homer wakes up to find his family missing. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). The verdict is delivered in Grace’s trial.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Phoebe tries to get the Braxtons and the Barretts to talk. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Old home movies cause trouble for the Bartons. 7.30 The Rise of the Super Rats: Tonight (S,HD). Rodents that can now survive poisons.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). A dog handler is forced to wrestle with a drunk man on the high street in Lincoln. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Moira deals with the fallout from the revelation. 8.30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 (S,HD). South Korea v Belgium (Kick-off 9.00pm). Coverage of both teams’ concluding Group H fixture, which comes from the Arena de Sao Paulo in Brazil.

8.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (S,HD). 4/7. The architect meets a couple who created a casino in their basement and a woman who built a shop for £5,000. Plus, a tiny home made entirely from salvaged materials in Texas.

8.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (R,S,HD). Mike Allonby and Terry Jones repossess debtors’ cars in Cheshire and Liverpool, while Paul Bohill and Steve Pinner evict a couple with young children before Christmas. Followed by 5 News.

9.00 Beauty Queen or Bust (S). 1/3. New series. Documentary following some of the young entrants competing in regional heats for the Miss World competition, beginning with the Miss Black Country pageant.

9.00 Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts (S,HD). 6/6. Ann Weaver treats a 73-yearold man who fell down a flight of stairs, and then tends to an 18-year-old who has been stabbed and is losing blood quickly. Last in the series.

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). The pick of the previous day’s highlights. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD). Abby becomes personally involved in a murder case. 3.15 Film: Ice Twisters (S). (2009) Sci-fi thriller, starring Mark Moses. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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7.10 BBC News (S,HD); Weather 7.35 Regional News (S); Weather

8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 37/52. Raf’s suspicions are aroused when he learns Amy covered for Harry’s mistake. Elliott faces the truth about his condition, while Colette finds out about Jesse and Zosia’s affair.

8.00 Today at Wimbledon (S,HD). John Inverdale introduces highlights of the fourth day’s play at the All England Club, where the men’s and ladies’ second-round singles were scheduled to conclude.

9.00 Celebrity MasterChef (S,HD). 5/13. Dancer Wayne Sleep, actors Leslie Ash and Alex Ferns, TV presenter Tania Bryer and former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh compete in the third heat of the culinary contest.

9.00 Hot Property: Business Boomers (S,HD). 4/4. An exploration of the success of Britain’s housebuilding companies, looking at the science of designing the ideal home for prospective buyers. Last in the series.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S) 10.35 Question Time (S,HD). 36/38. Topical debate from Wolverhampton, chaired by David Dimbleby.

10.00 Mock the Week (S,HD). 3/11. With Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Laura Kuenssberg. Followed by Weather.

10.00 Meet the Mormons (S,HD). Documentary following 20-year-old Josh Field as he surrenders to church rules and spends two years of his life spreading the word of Mormonism in Leeds.

10.00 Big Brother (S,HD). 24/72. Further diary-room confessionals, domestic dramas and off-kilter challenges as the housemates continue to live out their lives in front of the cameras.

11.35 This Week (S). The past seven days in politics.

11.15 ITV News (S); Weather 11.20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (S,HD). 11.40 Regional News (S); Weather Action from the final Group G 11.50 The Cube (R,S,HD). 2/9. A man and Group H matches from from Derby and a paramedic Brazil, which include USA v take up the challenge. Germany in Recife and Portugal v Ghana in Brasilia.

11.05 Britain’s Benefit Tenants (R,S). The work of specialist letting agencies.

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.

12.20 Holiday Weatherview (S). 12.25 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Britain’s Homeless Families – Panorama (R,S,HD). Families forced out of their homes by private landlords. 1.20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Replay (S,HD). USA v Germany. 3.05 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.00 The Virgin Killer (R,S,HD). 12.55 One Born Every Minute (R,S,HD). 1.50 My Last Summer (R,S,HD). 2.45 How to Fix a Football Match: Channel 4 Dispatches (R,S). 3.40 Europe’s Immigration Disaster (R,S,HD). 4.05 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show (R,S). 5.00 Mary’s Silver Service (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 The Girl Raised by Monkeys (R,S,HD). A woman who claims she spent five years of her childhood as a member of a troop of capuchins. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

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BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Crimewatch Roadshow (S,HD) 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). Properties in Kent, Durham and Derby being sold at auction. 11.00 Claimed and Shamed (R,S,HD). 11.30 Countryside 999 (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). Two teams test their antiques knowledge. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). Further live coverage from the All England Club.

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Bang Theory. 9.00 Wayne s World (PG) (1992) 11.00 The Big

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6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 7.20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights (R,S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: Helicopter Heroes: New Cases (R,S). 9.05 The Great British Sewing Bee (R,S). 10.05 First Time on the Front Line (R,S). 10.35 The Travel Show (S,HD). 11.00 Daily Politics (S) 11.30 Wimbledon 2014 (S,HD). The opening live coverage on the fifth day at the All England Club.

My Kitchen Rules: Australia. 5.10 Nothing to Declare

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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 Loose Women (S,HD). Marking tomorrow’s Armed Forces Day. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R,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 (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.30 The King of Queens. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss Canada (HD). 11.00 Come Dine with Me. 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me. 1.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). Properties in Yorkshire and Portugal. 2.40 Countdown (HD). 3.30 Deal or No Deal (HD). 4.30 Draw It! (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Big Brother (R,S,HD). A chance to catch up with the latest action. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD). Gibbs asks Tony’s father to join them on a murder investigation. 3.15 Film: Her Fatal Flaw (S). (2006) Crime drama, starring Victoria Pratt. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does … 9pm

Big Brother: Live, 9pm

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 10/20. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Mercedes and Freddie’s hidden vendetta against Grace is in danger of exposure.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Maddy asks Kyle to talk Josh out of moving back to Mangrove River. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Chris Evans, Alex Jones and Fearne Cotton present a special edition live from Glastonbury. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Adam is devastated to discover James is his father. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Gary gets a shock when his onenight stand turns up at the gym.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 World’s Busiest Airport (R,S,HD). Behind the scenes at Hong Kong International, through which a fifth of the world’s air freight passes. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Today at Wimbledon (S,HD). John Inverdale presents highlights of the fifth day’s play at the All England Club, where the third-round matches in the men’s and ladies’ singles were due to get under way.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Life at the Bartons’ is in pieces and the scandal is the talk of the village. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Gail is horrified when Michael shows her the love letter.

8.00 Celebrity Fifteen to One (S,HD). 4/4. Jimmy Carr, Paul Hollywood and Rachel Riley are among the 15 well-known faces competing to win a large cash prize for charity. Quiz, hosted by Adam Hills. Last in the series.

8.00 The Hunt for Hitler’s Missing Millions (S,HD). Documentary examining how a team of British intelligence officers who found Adolf Hitler’s will went on a quest to uncover the extent of his wealth and locate the money. Followed by 5 News.

9.00 Gardeners’ World (S,HD). 15/31. Joe Swift has a behindthe-scenes tour of private gardens at Eton College. 9.30 QI (R,S,HD). 17/18. First of two compilations of highlights from the K series.

9.00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night (R,S,HD). Griff Rhys Jones presents a collection of celebrity bloopers rescued from the cutting-room floor, featuring Ant and Dec, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield among many others.

9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S). 4/6. Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show’s version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan.

9.00 Big Brother: Live (S,HD). 25/72. Emma Willis announces the result of the latest eviction, and there is also the usual daily round-up of highlights from the Big Brother compound.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Stan tries to reconcile Linda and Johnny. 8.30 Celebrity MasterChef (S,HD). 6/13. The hopefuls make a stack of American-style pancakes and bacon.

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Friday Night Dinner (S,HD). 10.00 Stand by Your Man (S,HD). 2/6. Dad tries to hide a dead fox 3/10. Four more contestants try 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather from Mum. to win the chance to date one 10.35 Fast & Furious (S,HD). (2009) of 40 women. 10.35 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 4/6. An international fugitive and The friends go clubbing in 10.40 Big Brother: The Eviction an FBI agent are forced to work London. (S,HD). 26/72. Emma Willis chats together once again to bring a to the evicted housemate. killer to justice. Thriller sequel, with Vin Diesel. ●●●

11.20 Uncle (S,HD). 6/6. The custody 11.00 Weather (S) case is thrown into jeopardy. 11.05 Glastonbury 2014 (S,HD). Jo Last in the series. Whiley, Mark Radcliffe and 11.50 EastEnders (S,HD). Omnibus. Lauren Laverne introduce Ronnie realises just how messed further coverage of the music up her life really is. festival.

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2.00 Sign Zone: Question Time (R,S). Topical debate from Wolverhampton. 3.00 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.30 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). Textbased information service.

11.05 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 5/6. Will helps co-ordinate the school’s Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. 11.40 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 6/6. The friends prepare for their exams.

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

12.10 Film: The Waterboy (S,HD). (1998) ●●● 1.40 The Angelos Epithemiou Show (R,S,HD). 2.10 I’m Spazticus (R,S,HD). 2.35 Desperate Housewives (R,S,HD). 3.15 According to Jim (R,S,HD). 4.00 Beat My Build (R,S,HD). 4.55 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 5.10 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.10 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Autopsy: Anna Nicole Smith’s Last Hours (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S).

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’VE heard the phrase ‘Guns don’t kill people: people kill people’ and it’s ridiculous. Guns DO kill people. And if someone is out of control and goes into a classroom of children and starts shooting, he (it’s generally a he) will mow down a lot more people a great deal faster with a firearm. If he was in possession of a knife there would be a high chance someone could disarm him before he’s managed to shoot the whole class. I know knives, and cars, and dogs, and a multitude of things kill people as well as guns, but it’s a fact that guns do the job quicker and en masse. As you know, firearms are tightly controlled by law in this country, and we can be proud of that. Eighteen years ago after a brutal killing spree Australia too had a moment of national unity and with overwhelming public support brought in a public health policy that has saved lives. A third of the guns in Australia were handed in to the government in 1996/97 in a buyback scheme. Polls found that as much as 90 per cent of the public approved of the stricter gun laws. There had been 11 gun massacres in the decade preceding 1996, but there have been no mass shootings since and a 65 per cent decline in firearm suicides. This is a source of national pride for the Australians: ‘A nation founded by convicts gave back their guns.’ – Julia Baird, Sydney journalist . Australians have been warned to think twice before travelling to the United States because they are ‘15 times more likely to be shot dead’. There is a gun for almost every American. I know there are a lot of grey areas/‘genuine reasons’ to own a gun and all that, but we can’t argue with the results that stricter gun laws clearly show Down Under, and nor can the USA, so why do they not want to follow suit? It’s been estimated that if the United States had a buyback of similar proportions, about 90 million fewer guns would be

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circulating. And then there’s South Africa. The current case of paralympian Oscar Pistorious on trial for allegedly shooting his girlfriend, for example. Oh and do you think a black man over there accused of the same thing would have been given such a fair and detailed trial? Don’t even get me started on that. Gun killings are futile and horrendous. They are happening to children in classrooms that should be completely safe and carefree. They are happening to teachers who devote their lives to helping these kids grow and learn. I know we have plenty of our own issues and we are far from perfect, but I wish America would wake up, man up, and do something.

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What will you eat? Will you go out or stay in? We like to cook, so a mixture of the two, but nothing beats Dave’s Sunday roast.

Where would you go?

I love popping to places like Bourton-on-the-Water.

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What time will you get up and go to bed?

I like to make the most of a day off so up about 9am and bed probably 1am.

How often do you get to experience your ideal weekend?

Sadly not that often as my work usually falls on a weekend, but when I do get the time I always try to ﬁt in as much of the above as possible.

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Malone’s Vintage will be at the Vintage & Craft Fair at Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester, today from 11am-5pm. Entry is £1, children free.

BURLESQUEARTIST What will you do?

My ideal weekend would start with a pot of tea and eggs Benedict. Saturday would be spent wandering around a little local town or village that I haven’t visited before – I love exploring new places. Then a lovely steak dinner at Grid Iron in Cheltenham, rounded off with drinks with friends, perhaps at a gig or cabaret show. Sunday would start bright and early with a good rummage at a car boot sale, ﬂea market or vintage fair, then a lazy Sunday lunch with all the trimmings and ﬁnished off curled up in front of a movie at home.

Who will you spend it with?

I would spend it with my ﬁance, Dave, with a few friends thrown in for good measure.

What will you read?

I will read Weekend magazine, of course, while enjoying breakfast.

What will you listen to?

My home and life is ﬁlled with music. I love vintage sounds and classic rock and roll. If I’m chilling at home I’ll play something like CW Stoneking and in the car we always blast something like AD/DC. If we were to go to a gig, my choice would be some fun rockabilly like Rev Horton Heat.

Will you watch TV and if so, what?

Dave and I love the Walking Dead series. I also have a huge obsession with these terrible antiques and Storage Hunters programmes. @WeekendGlos

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