Weekend | October 18 2014 by LocalWorldGlos

OCTOBER 18 2014

what’s inside EMMA WILLIS: SHIRTMAKER TO THE STARS EXCLUSIVE PREVIEWS OF ALL THE FESTIVAL EVENTS GET THE LOOK WITH GLOUCESTER’S TOP HAIRDRESSERS

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YOUR GUIDE TO GLOUCESTER STYLE FESTIVAL

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Kate Rusby The Barnsley nightingle, as she’s known, has one of the most arresting voices around and she’s bringing her lilting folk to Cheltenham Town Hall tomorrow night.

The Showcase

If you missed yesterday’s opener, get down to Cheltenham Racecourse today for the start of a new, thrilling season of jump racing.

Swan Lake Timeless classic Swan Lake will enchant an audience at The Roses in Tewkesbury on Wednesday. Ballet Theatre UK perform the spectacular production filled with romance, sorcery and betrayal.

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From Fashion Rocks to VIP catwalk shows, make a beeline for next month’s Gloucester Style Festival. Don’t miss our guide to the must-see events, plus the models behind the clothes and the hairdressrs making it happen. Plus there’s a chance to win a £300 suit for your man. P6-27

Feeling the winter blues already? Head off to the glorious south of France for the perfect break in Provence.

Catherine Colebrook’s quirky designs are a must in the smartest kitchens. She reveals how she’s gone from kitchen table entrepreneur to supplying John Lewis. Plus if your lawn is less than lush, follow our top tips for green, green grass at home.

It’s just a few days until our Taste of Gloucestershire Food & Farming Awards winners are revealed. Meet the couple behind one of the county’s quirkiest tearooms and try the menu at Coal, the new kid on the block at Gloucester Quays.

It’s easy to forget Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is also a stand-up comedian. The writer and actor chats about his new tour and why there’s a danger we glorify our children too much. Plus we preview a show that pays tribute to Slad-born Laurie Lee.

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A 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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UTUMN is most definitely upon us. It’s become increasingly apparent in the past week that the nights are getting darker and the mornings mistier. Plus the last of the fruit and vegetables are slowly being harvested as we all hunker down and wait for chillier winter days. Now I love autumn. I’ve said it before in this column that it’s my favourite time of year. Welly walks and sloe gin, apple crumbles and roaring fires. Plum jam and woolly jumpers. Bonfire night toffee and trick or treating. What’s not to like? Well the lack of light for one thing. If we could just have 15 hours of daylight every day, autumn would be just about perfect. As it is, dark mornings and the nights drawing in conspire to make us all feel a bit gloomy, and we do need something to look forward to.

@WeekendGlos So what better to cheer us than a style makeover? It’s what next month’s Gloucester Style Festival is all about. There are catwalk shows featuring top models, fabulous hair from some of Gloucestershire’s most exclusive salons and the latest looks from High Street retailers and couture designers alike. Plus you’ll be first in the queue for a host of exclusive offers showcasing all the city has to offer in the style stakes thanks to discount cards and fantastic giveaways. It all starts on November 5 and takes place in venues from the stunning Blackfriars Priory to Gloucester Quays. Grab your tickets now at http://www.digital-thisis.co.uk/ gloucestershire/StyleFestival/ Tanya Gledhill weekend@glosmedia.co.uk 01242 278066

This issue’s contributors were asked: What’s the most treasured piece in your wardrobe?

Emma Willis

Jade Duncan

Sali Green

Lola Royle

Joyce Matthews

Shirtmaker to the stars, Emma splits her time between London and Gloucester, making bespoke garments and taking part in international fashion events. When it comes to her own wardrobe however, there is one item she couldn’t bear to part with. “It would have to be my mother’s wedding dress,” she says.

Face of this year’s Gloucester Style Festival, aspiring model Jade graces this week’s fashion pages. She says: “My favourite every day go-to item is a pair of skinny jeans, a vest and a jacket, completed with a pair of knee-high boots or dolly shoes. “If I’m going out I’ll make more of an effort and put on a dress and a pair of heels.”

“It’s a black patent Lotus handbag that was my Nanna’s,” says Weekend columnist Sali Green, who this week writes about why no news is good news. “It goes with any outfit and has a round gold circle in the handle. “It’s not designer or anything, I just love it and wouldn’t want to be without it.”

Lola, Gloucester Style Festival’s stylist, can’t live without her oversized vintage sheepskin coat. “I bought it last year from INTI/The Studio in Gloucester,” she says. “It’s the one item I always dreamed of and when I tried it on it was perfect, oversized, snugly, warm and a one off. I also love my Russell & Bromley western ankle boots – I wear them every day and they get better and better with age.Timeless and transitional.”

“I love my Pas de Rouge ankle boots – bought in Cheltenham after much soul-searching because they were far too expensive,” says designer Joyce, who dreamed up this week’s fashion pages. “They have little buttons down one side like Smarties and were so quirky I just had to get them. “A year on they’re still a favourite, which just goes to prove the old saying that you should buy what you love.”

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MMA Willis’ luxury shirts are favoured by Hollywood actors and royalty and have graced the covers of glossy magazines all over the world. When the luxury shirtmaker advertised for talented seamstresses to get in touch, there was one city which shone out above all others. The response from highly-skilled and aspiring candidates from Gloucester was so strong, Emma decided to set up her factory in the heart of the city four years ago. “I live near here and wanted to find a team to work from here rather than London,” Emma explains. “I put an advertisement in the local newspapers in Stroud and Gloucester and had a great response from Gloucester. “I was also keen to find really young talent who wanted to come and learn to sew to the very highly-skilled level that we teach. “We’re finding young people, both university graduates and those who are doing fashion courses at Stroud and Gloucestershire colleges, are very keen to sew again. “We’re working towards doing apprenticeships with colleges and universities as well.” Emma trained at The Slade School of Art, in London, before starting her business in 1987, designing and making men’s luxury shirts which she sells from her shop in London’s Jermyn Street. Her sought after autumn/winter collection features brushed cotton shirts, a knitwear collection, cashmere polos and cashmere scarves. Her men’s formal shirts, which cost from £190-£220, are hand-cut and finished in the Gloucester factory using single needle stitching and real mother of pearl buttons. Business is doing so well, Emma has recently moved the factory from Southgate Street to Bearland House, a few minutes’ walk from Gloucester Cathedral. “I was just walking Prince Charles’ equerry back to his car and on the way back saw this place,” says Emma, who lives near Cirencester. “It’s very close to our last factory.

“We were bursting out of our last place when I saw this one was for rent. “I loved it when I was showed around, it’s very light, there’s lots of room and it’s a really lovely building. “We do retail from here as well and have a showroom so people can come and visit us.” The 18th century townhouse has 5,000 sq ft of space to accommodate its 20-strong workforce and has the So Thai restaurant in its vaults. “It used to be owned by a man who was a successful and rich industrialist,” Emma reveals. “He bought this beautiful townhouse and his daughter inherited it. “There is a ghost here but she is very friendly, nobody minds being here on their own. “We might plant an apple tree outside though. Apparently she didn’t like it being taken out and the area being turned into a car park.” The new factory has two cutting rooms and two sewing rooms, one each for the men’s ready-to-wear collection and the new ladieswear collection. “We’re just launching our women’s collection at the moment and it’s now

online,” says Emma. “We’re making a collection of cotton and silk shirts for women and in the winter we will do a cashmere cotton collection. “We used to do a full ladies’ collection but stopped about five years ago. We’re relaunching, just concentrating on women’s shirts. I got asked about it every day, so thought I’d do them again.” Emma’s daughters Hermione, 20, and Isadora, 16, are in the new ladieswear advertising campaign. “We’re working with a photographer from the University of Gloucestershire, who is very talented,” Emma says. “As part of her degree course, we’re going to have a photoshoot with Hermione modelling the new women’s shirts.” Emma’s eldest is at university in London, reading English. As well as being a part-time model, Hermione is also an actress and has a part in the upcoming film,

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Fallen, starring Joely Richardson. Emma has recently taken on four graduates at her Gloucester factory, in IT and photography, so she now has her own photographic studio at Bearland House.

er bespoke shirts often make the headlines – model David Gandy is wearing one on the cover of this winter’s GQ Style Brasil magazine. David, a graduate of the University of Gloucestershire, has recently launched an underwear collection for Marks & Spencer. He is also the ambassador for Emma’s charity Style for Soldiers. Emma regularly visits Headley Court, the armed forces’

dedicated rehabilitation centre, to make patients a complementary, bespoke shirt. “We’re going to Headley Court the week after next and are doing bespoke hats with the St James’ hatters as part of our Style for Solders programme,” she says. “We continue to keep in touch with servicemen and women and make them shirts and bespoke walking sticks.” Gandy is also a regular at London Collections:Men which Emma Willis took part in at the beginning of the year with an exclusive event at the Cabinet War Rooms with Savile Row and St James’ tailors. Another showcase of men’s fashion is planned for early next year. Although Emma’s lips are sealed about the location and theme, you can be sure it will be the epitome of classic British style. ) Emma Willis at Bearland House is open for appointments Monday to Saturday. For more details, visit www. emmawillis. com

Dawn’s Sewing Bee SHE’S best known for Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies, but now Stroud’s Dr Dawn Harper is ditching her stethescope for a sewing machine. She’ll appear on BBC Children In Need’s Great British Sewing Bee celebrity specials. Starting onTuesday, viewers will see her transform a Hawaiian shirt into a children’s garment alongside Jenny Eclair, Hairy Biker Dave Myers, Corrie actress Wendi Peters and DJ Edith Bowman. It’s on BBC 2 at 8pm.

Model David Gandy and below, Emma outside her shop in Jermyn Street

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O celebrate the recent opening of its new store at Gloucester Quays, Chester Barrie is offering a fantastic opportunity for you or your loved one to win a suit, shirt and tie with a value of up to £300. Chester Barrie is a prestigious, longestablished menswear brand that is based on London’s Savile Row, the heart of British tailoring. As a well-established luxury men’s tailoring brand, Chester Barrie offers a wide range of beautifully-crafted menswear, including: Formal suits, dinner suits, sports jackets, blazers, chinos, shirts, ties and accessories. Chester Barrie suits cater for every occasion; ideal for weddings and proms,

they also look great in the office – perfect for the man who means business. Chester Barrie opened at Gloucester Quays in the summer and it has already proved a hit with shoppers. For more details, visit http://www. gloucesterquays.co.uk/stores/chesterbarrie The competition prize includes: ■ Your choice of suit from the Chester Barrie or Chester by Chester Barrie collections. ■ Your choice of 100 per cent cotton shirt. ■ A choice of silk tie (or any accessory if you prefer). ■ A free style consultation and fitting by the expert team in-store.

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What is Savile Row in London most famous for? a. women’s tailoring b. children’s tailoring c. men’s tailoring Send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Chester Barrie Competition, Features Department,Third Floor, St James’ House, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR. The closing date is October 25. 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. Voucher is to be spent in one transaction at the Chester Barrie Store in Gloucester Quays only and cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. Products are subject to availability. Offer cannot to be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount.Terms and conditions apply. Voucher expires December 31, 2014. @WeekendGlos

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highlights STYLE FESTIVAL We take a look at what’s coming up at next month’s Gloucester Style Festival. First we weave our style magic . . . pick one classic dress and create three looks for different ages. And everything is from Gloucester Quays, so you can be sure of a bargain. Then we preview all the big fashion shows, bringing you the latest trends for an autumnwinter packed with glamour.

BEAUTY Go go glitter . . .

The Sixties style is marching all out for a cool revival. So welcome back blockheeled flats and boots made for walking, and more importantly, dancing. Make a statement for the party season in Next’s glitzy glitter go-go boots, £62 in store or at next.co.uk

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

Plum choice Love plum lipstick? This new Lips of the Damed lippy, £8, fromTopshop, is a deep violet shade in the tube but translates to a glossy flattering pinkypurple sheen, that’s more like a lip stain. Perfect for autumn

fashion PICK OF THE WEEK Take a break from neutrals with a shot of something bolder. Red is the standout colour for winter, so make an entrance in this coat, £65, and roll neck jumper, £35, teamed with black trousers, £22, and bag, £38, all by Red Herring at Debenhams, visit debenhams.com

Charlie Hubert Charlie, 20, said: “I got my jacket from this site called Surfdome. It’s a great site for surfer clothes. MyT-shirt is from Brothers, my joggers are Jack Wills and they’re really comfy. My shoes are Puma suedes. My style is relaxed and laid back with an occasional edge to it.”

Gemma Ives Gemma, 20, describes her style as classic. “My coat is from Next, my boots are Keith Scarrott and my top and jeans are both from Gap.”

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Bryony Firth-Bernard checks out your style at Gloucester Quays Pauline Porter Pauline, 63, likes to be comfortable but glamorous. “My white shoes are from Office and my trousers are from Zara. This top is actually from Tesco and my bag is Mulberry.”

Max Hall Max, 22, said: “This green jacket is from Asos and my white T-shirt is Vans. The jeans are Jack Wills and I haveTimberland deck shoes. “Sometimes my style is quite preppy, but also smart-casual.”

Thirties Your black dress will look super-stylish teamed with this long wool double-breasted coat with an on-trend faux fur collar and military edge. It’s £200 by Planet.The animal print scarf, £29, again from Planet, plays with the neutral tones and these kitten heels, £49, by Jacques Vert add a final elegant touch.

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Beautiful cobalt blue sits well with black and brightens up your winter wardrobe.This peplum coat, £159, by Kaliko is a flattering fit and you can accessorize with the cloche hat, £29, and faux fur scarf, £25, both from Minuet Petite. Finally. pop this pretty floral print cardigan over the dress to see you through chilly days. It’s £39, by Precis Petite.

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The coat

Try the Collezione Made in Italy range at Marks & Spencer for quality and timeless style. This coat is £699, blazer £129, shirt, £79, and trousers £129, with Autograph holdall, £179.

Jessica Purcell Jessica loves shopping in Primark. “I like my own style. I like green and peach colours for clothes.”

Kira Cobey Kira generally sticks to her favourite black.

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A stylish and warm jacket or coat is a must-have on your winter shopping list. Check out these great buys

The jacket

The biker trend is a perennial and inspires the styling behind this Barbour International Wax Jacket, £249, from Hayden Taylor, Westrgate Street, Gloucester. Bomber jackets are another big trend for winter – this J by Jasper Conran style is £75 at Debenhams @WeekendGlos

“I usually go to charity shops for my clothes, you can get different items from there. I don’t follow anyone but like to have my own style.”

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Maryam Qaiser checks out your style in Gloucester Fay Stevens Fay said: “I like to buy my clothes from New Look and Primark. I don’t follow anyone’s fashion but I have my own style. I don’t mind what type of fashion it is.”

The hat

The flat cap is the perfect accessory for the modern man. Try Next’s version above, £12, or the grey flat cap, £29.50, by Hammond & Co by Patrick Grant at Debenhams

Siobhan Connor Siobhan likes Primark and Venue. “They have very nice clothes in at the moment. I buy my daughter’s clothes from George. If I like something I will buy it.”

Jade pictured at Gloucester Cathedral, and right, with runner-upYaseen Jaffer

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Jade Duncan has always dreamed of being a model and now, as the Face of Gloucester it’s becoming a reality. HELEN BLOW found out more

TUDENT Jade Duncan is hoping being named as the Face of Gloucester will be the start of a future in front of the camera. The Beaufort School sixth-former beat off strong opposition to land the coveted role for next month’s Gloucester Style Festival. She has dreams of being a model and has her own portfolio of photos to boost her prospects. And after finishing her A levels, she hopes to approach modelling agencies. “Being chosen to be the Face of Gloucester is very important to me as modelling is a career I would love to pursue,” said Jade, 18. “I am hoping that being the face of the campaign will help me to get noticed. It has also given me the confidence to approach modelling agencies as I was quite hesitant.” It was her mum who persuaded Jade to enter the competition, but after she sent in some pictures of herself, Jade forgot all about it. “When I got the call to say I had won I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I rang my mum to tell her and

she screamed down the phone.” A photoshoot at Gloucester Cathedral followed, with runnersup Sophie Organ and Yaseen Jaffer, and since then she has also been photographed at Gloucester Quays and other spots around the city. Jade is studying for photography and business studies A levels and works part-time in a city centre fashion store. “I think people here do have style and carry it off very well,” she said. “Everyone has their own personal style which suits them and their personality and is portrayed by their choice of clothes and accessories. “There are a lot of mainstream shops and bespoke retail outlets around the town that offer something for all fashion-seekers.” Meanwhile, Jade is making the most of her time in the spotlight as well as concentrating on her exams, before deciding on her future. “Winning the Face of Gloucester has really boosted my confidence and now I feel ready to take the next step towards becoming a model full-time,” she said.

Face of the festival

Sarah Hale Sarah said: “My clothes are usually fromTopshop and Topman, a mixture really. I definitely have my own style, which is heritage. I wear what I like.”

Chloe Wilkinson Chloe loves the monochrome look. “I always wear what I like. I mostly buy my clothes from River Island andTopshop.”

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ON THE STREET

Maryam Qaiser checks out your style in Gloucester

Evie Clifford Evie said: “I wear what ever I like but I like green and pink clothes, any pastel colours. I like Primark.”

Kayleigh West Kayleigh lovesTopshop. “I recently bought a blue Michelle Keegan dress, it was lovely. I like black and white colours at the moment.”

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Don’t miss out on the great fashion shows and events taking place as part of Gloucester Style Festival

Ladies’ Lunch Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester Wednesday, November 5, 12-3pm Tickets: £30 Book: 01452 525653

HE Ladies Lunch is the perfect day out for you and your girlfriends, promising both luxury and style. You’ll be able to have a catch-up and relax over a glass of bubbly before enjoying a three-course lunch. But the show doesn’t stop there. While you sit back and relax, Gloucester Style Festival models will strut their stuff down the runway, showcasing the hottest trends for autumn-winter from Gloucester’s own fashion retailers. The lunch takes place at the stylish Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester on the slopes of Robinswood Hill.

VIP Fashion Shows Catwalk Confidential at Gloucester Quays Thursday, November 6, 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm. Free

Quays iis celebrating LOUCESTER Q the countdown to Christmas by hosting Catwalk Confidential. The malls will be transformed into a festive fashion haven, with catwalk shows, free fizz and cupcakes, plenty of pampering, live DJs, discount shopping and lots more. Fashion-lovers can enjoy three fashion shows during the evening showcasing the latest menswear and womenswear collections. It’s the perfect place to check out the season’s trends and preview what you’ll find in stores at the Quays. And why not take advantage of the extra 20 per cent off at selected retailers, including AllSaints, Jacques Vert Group Outlet, The North Face, Hawes & Curtis, Ghost, Paul Costello, Osprey London, LKBennett, Quba & Co, Chester Barrie, Double Two, Antler, Pavers Shoes and Viners? And if you spend over £50 or more, you’ll also receive a £5 gift card to spend at the outlet. Finish off the night in the Coal Grill & Bar’s pop-up bar where you can rest your feet after all that shopping and enjoy a cocktail or two with a delicious cupcake. The event is the perfect place to pick up a fashionable bargain with savings of up to 70 per cent off recommended retail prices at high street favourites including M&S Outlet, Next Clearance, Gap Outlet as well as a host of designer brands including Ghost, Chester Barrie, AllSaints, Calvin Klein Jeans and LK Bennett. Free parking is available from 5pm-10pm.

Face of Gloucester winner Jade Duncan, left, with runners-up Sophie Organ and Yaseen Jaffer

Fashion Rocks Blackfriars Priory Friday, November 7, 7pm-11pm Tickets £5 on 01452 278046. Some available on the door.

LACKFRIARS Priory is the atmospheric setting for the finale of Gloucester Style Festival – glitzy, glamorous and the highllight of the week. The catwalk show will feature designer aand everyday fashion, highlighting current llooks and trends. Afterwards, guests can dance the night away with music from local DJs and King Solomon and there will be a cash bar throughout the evening. Last year, the show was a night to remember and this year looks even better. It’s the perfect night to get glammed up, feel gorgeous and have a good time. Jennie Dallimore, deputy leader of Gloucester City Council, said: “Fashion Rocks is going to be a fantastic energetic event showcasing the best of fashion from Gloucester stores. “It’s important that we highlight both the national and independent retailers we have in the city. “I hope that it encourages public participation, recognition and appreciation of all that is happening in Gloucester and drives footfall and sales for participating businesses.”

Shop in the City Eastgate Shopping Centre Saturday, November 8, all day

AST but not least we have the final event of Gloucester Style Festival – the Shop in the City day. This event is what the festival is all about; encouraging people to come down and support Gloucester’s retailers, big and small. We have teamed up with Eastgate Shopping Centre to help promote the city as a retail destination. Anyone with a residents’ card will be able to take advantage of discounts at a number of businesses. There will also be style sessions in the shopping centre throughout the day, thanks to a team from Gloucestershire College. We also want our independent businesses to get involved by promoting the day and putting on their own in-store events. Citizen editor Jenny Eastwood said: “Gloucester Style Festival is all about celebrating what this city has to offer when it comes to retail, fashion and beauty. “But the aim of the week is not just to show off the outfits available in Gloucester, but also to encourage people to come and shop here. “On the Saturday we have our final event, Shop in the City, which is aimed at supporting Gloucester’s retailers. “We want people to come down and explore the many great chain stores and independent shops. “Anyone with a residents’ card can get discounts in certain stores and one of our sponsors, Eastgate Shopping Centre, is putting on a great style event on the day.” To get a residents’ card visit thecityofgloucester. co.uk/residents

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Update your cosmetic bag with the latest autumn beauty buys

For long-wearing, smudgeproof wear, tryThe Big and Curvy Waterproof Mascara, £10, from The Body Shop

The British Beauty Blogger bronzing duo, £15, from Marks & Spencer, includes a metallic nail polish with face and body bronzer

This silky, hydrating foundation from Estée Lauder is perfect for skin which feels dry in winter. With a whopping 22 shades on offer, youll find the perfect match.The PerfectionistYouth-Infusing Make-Up, SPF25 is £37 at Debenhams

Benefit’s Fake-Up concealer, £18.50, is the perfect hydrating creasecontrol concealer, available from Debenhams

Sensitive skin?Try this new Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum from EauThermale Avène. It keeps skin hydrated for 24 hours while helping to reduce fine lines. It’s £17 from Boots

Cleansing brushes are the new must-have . . . this Formula Time Defy Radiant Cleanse Facial Cleansing Brush is £19.50 from Marks & Spencer

Fragrant newcomer

The Fragrance Shop opens at Gloucester Quays today, with hundreds of fragrances in store from Dolce & Gabbana and Armani to scents from celebrities such as the Beckhams, Lady Gaga and One Direction. Customers will all receive a goodie bag to mark the opening.

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

THIS weekend is the annual Natural Living Mind Body Soul show at Pittville Pump Room. We will be having a stand as usual, alongside our sister branchThe Isbourne College, so come and visit us there and browse the many stands and demonstrations taking place. The Alchemy of Relationships This talk by Malcolm Stern, the co-creator of Alternatives in London, will focus on the skills needed to navigate the tricky terrain of relationships, whatever stage they’re at.

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Malcom is a psychologist who has run successful groups for more than 20 years, as well as co-presenting the primetime Channel 4 series Made for Each Other in 2004. Come and hear Malcolm impart his wisdom on Monday at 7pm.

The Lob, above, is the hot haircut this season, perfect for all ages because it’s manageable and stylish.

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And for the brave we haveThe Pixie haircut, below, short choppy lines given added texture with the right colours.

A new workshop in which Jim Fox, author and inspirational speaker, shows us that only in the stillness of our life will we discover purpose, healing and abundance. For all those madly rushing from one thing to the next, these simple methods may give you the keys to a life of fullness and peace. Book now for October 25. Awakening Chakra Energies Through Sound James D’Angelo is the author of The Healing Power of the Human Voice and runs events in the UK, Europe and Asia. A renowned authority on sound healing he’ll be at the Isbourne to help you re-tune your body using sound, a potent healing mechanism. If you want to achieve mental clarity, clear negative emotions and relieve stress, this will help. It takes place on Sunday, October 26. Listen to Your Body’s Wisdom In this gentle practice known as focusing, in six sessions starting on October 29, you can learn how to develop curiosity and compassion for your body’s feelings. Working on your own or with a partner, develop empathy for the self and untangle issues.

Where is the Isbourne Centre? Very central but tucked away; WolseleyTerrace is opposite the Rodney Road Car Park on Oriel Road, close to theTown Hall. 3, WolseleyTerrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1TH Registered Charity No. 1051622

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A beautiful soft wave creates an elegant look for autumn-winter so try these styling tips from Ashley Paul of Gloucester. We asked stylist Chris Long, voted Hairdresser of theYear by readers of the Gloucester Citizen, to work his magic. Ashley Paul receptionist Steffi Morgan volunteered to be his model. ■ Visit Ashley Paul at College Court, Gloucester. Call 01452 502438 or see ashleypaul.co.uk

The key to making this style last the night is to prep the hair with lots of L’Oreal Professionnel Techni Art Pli. Blow-dry lots of Pli into each section of the hair to create a foundation to work on.

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Brighton Sunday November 2nd ~ £23

Miss Saigon London Thursday November 6th 2014 ~ £79

Weston-super-Mare Wednesday October 22nd ~ £17

London Flyer Thursday November 6th ~ £21

Birmingham Tattoo NIA, Birmingham Saturday November 29th 2014 ~ £45

Westonbirt Arboretum* Thursday October 23rd ~ £27 Birmingham Saturday October 25th ~ £17 Blackpool Illuminations Sunday October 26th ~ £24 Lynton & Lynmouth Sunday October 26th ~ £21 Harry Potter Studio Tour* Monday October 27th ~ £52 London Flyer Tuesday October 28th ~ £21 Weston-super-Mare Wednesday October 29th ~ £17 Bristol or Cribbs Causeway Wednesday October 29th ~ £15 Legoland* Thursday October 30th ~ £49

Weston-super-Mare Carnival Friday November 7th ~ £17 Craft for Christmas, NEC* Saturday November 8th ~ £28 Merry Hill Shopper Wednesday November 12th ~ £17 Liverpool - Christmas Shopper Wednesday November 19th ~ £22 Wellesbourne Market or Stratford Saturday November 22nd ~ £17 Birmingham Christmas Market Wednesday November 26th ~ £17 Bath Christmas Market Thu Nov 27th & Sun Nov 30th ~ £17 Worcester Christmas Market Fri Nov 28th & Sat Nov 29th ~ £17

Alton Towers - Scarefest!!* Friday October 31st ~ £49

BBC Good Food Show, NEC* Saturday November 29th ~ £39

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London Flyer (for Winter Wonderland too) Saturday November 29th ~ £21

The Nutcracker Birmingham Hippodrome Saturday December 6th 2014 ~ £59 Andre Rieu LG Arena, Birmingham Wednesday December 17th 2014 ~ £75 White Christmas London Thursday December 18th 2014 ~ £65 Dick Whittington Bristol Hippodrome Sunday December 28th 2014 ~ £49 Johann Strauss Gala Concert Symphony Hall, Birmingham New Year’s Day 2015 ~ £39 Thriller – Live! London Saturday January 10th 2015 ~ £59 Memphis London Friday January 16th 2015 ~ £59 Strictly Come Dancing NIA, Birmingham Saturday January 17th 2015 ~ £69 The Phantom of the Opera London Thursday January 22nd 2015 ~ £65 The X Factor Live! Birmingham Saturday March 14th 2015 ~ £65 Children (15 and under) receive a discount of £10 on all our Theatre Trips.

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Food New restaurant lights the way at Gloucester Quays Victorian tearooms offer taste of a bygone era Choose English apples to celebrate your big day

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Sign up for wine school ENTREPRENEUR Nick Gay has opened the Oxford Chelt Wine School, the first independent wine education company to cover both the Oxford and Cheltenham areas. Oxbridge graduate Nick, who now lives in Cheltenham, is the newest wine school owner within the rapidly expanding www.localwineschool. com family. In Cheltenham, evening tastings will be held in the de Ferrieres Gallery, atThe Wilson. The first one will be an Introduction to Wine tasting on Thursday from 7pm-9pm.Tickets cost £22.50. Saturday courses will take place at Hotel du Vin in Parabola Road.The first all-day Saturday course with lunch and Champagne will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 11am4pm.Tickets cost £80. Tickets are available from www. oxfordcheltwineschool.com

Apple a day TO celebrate National Apple Day next week, Elmore Court has created its own wedding crumble made from apples picked from its own orchard. It comprises three tiers of delicious homemade apple crumble giving a unique twist to the normal ‘wedding cake’ offerings for the big day. Elmore Court is also working hard to save a dying variety local to its small corner of Gloucestershire – the Elmore Pippin – which is being replanted in the gardens of the Grade 2* listed wedding and party venue.

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RESH food cooked simply over hot coals – what could be better? And the Coal Grill & Bar, an expanding chain has now arrived at Gloucester Quays, making an impressive entrance into the waterside restaurant scene. You’ll find it in the listed Pillar and Lucy Warehouse, just opposite Cineworld, and at night, especially, it makes a stunning feature as flares illuminate the frontage and light your way. Inside it’s warm, welcoming and cosily dark with a lounge area for cocktails by the bar before you head to your table. There’s plenty of industrial chic with exposed pipework, brickwork, pendant lamps, wood flooring and lots of candles. On one wall is a large eyecatching coal effect piece of artwork – this is a grill house after all. It’s proving popular with all ages, from young professionals still in their suits after work to family groups. And they cater for everyone from morning to night with breakfasts, sarnies, main meals, kids’ meals and cocktails. The ethos is fresh food, cooked to order on the coals or served hot from a stone oven. Founder of the chain, John Gator, set up his business after travelling in the US and returned determined to serve up bold, interesting and healthy food. The beef is primarily sourced from herds in south Gloucestershire, with steaks marinated in a special Coal Grill recipe and burgers again made to a bespoke recipe. The menu is huge, from chargrilled

steaks and hearty burgers to chicken, ribs and seafood. There’s a mix of styles beyond the American roots with chicken schnitzel, fajitas, pork burrito, pizzas and pasta. There are some vegetarian options too and, of course, more available to you if you eat fish. Prices are pretty good too, with burgers from £9.95 and fajitas from £9.25-£15.95. For something a bit different, try Louisiana Jambalaya, £11.75, a mix of chicken, chorizo and prawns in a spicy tomato sauce, served with rice, or oven baked cod wrapped in smoked salmon, £13.95, with Champagne sauce. They’ve thought a lot about presentation here and turned your meal into a foodie experience. Rather than a starter each, we shared three small plates for £11.95, and the crumbed Brie wedges, chorizo in garlic oil and meatballs arrived on a little three-tier cake stand. The chorizo was particularly tasty and the meatballs came in a spicy tomato sauce – a fun way to start the meal. The experience continued with their signature dish, the Coal’s Famous Firesticks – flame-grilled skewers. First a stand arrived at the table, followed by a hot skillet of sizzling peppers, onions, mushrooms and courgettes in a tangy tomato sauce. Then the giant Firesticks, alarming-looking weapons, were thankfully dished up by the waiter on to the skillet. Regional manager Aga Wawryca said: “We sell lots of Firesticks – they are so popular. Everything is fresh food, we don’t have any frozen ingredients.” gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Win dinner WEEKEND has teamed up with Gloucester Quays Outlet to offer one lucky family the chance to enjoy a night out on us. A family of four can enjoy any film of their choice at Cineworld cinema, as well as a chance to dine at the newly opened Coal Grill & Bar. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: Where is the state of Louisiana? a) Mexico b) USA c) Spain Send you answer on a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to Quays Competition, Features Department,Third Floor, St James' House, St James' Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR. The closing date is October 25.

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COAL GRILL & BAR Location: Gloucester Quays Food: American influences but with Mexican, Spanish and Italian thrown in Wine: Wide-range of wines, beers, smoothies shakes and soft drinks. Cocktails too Price: Firesticks from £16.95, steaks £11.95£24.95, burgers from £9.95, other mains from around £10 Atmosphere: Buzzing and friendly Contact: 01452 523760 or visit www. coalgrillandbar.co.uk

They were certainly delicious. I chose two sticks for £16.95, one with chicken and chorizo and the other with tiger prawns. Other options were beef rump or spicy paprika pork and Cumberland sausage. The only criticism is that the prawn skewer looked a bit light and lonely with just four prawns – other choices looked much better value for money. Our other mains, a rack of ribs in BBQ sauce with coalslaw and chips, £15.95, was a classic combination that never @WeekendGlos

fails. The ribs were tender and meaty with plenty of sauce – a winner. We didn’t really need dessert but the mixed berry crème brûlée, £5.25, hit the spot. A great atmosphere, friendly staff and all your favourites on the menu make it a hard place to beat. Joyce Matthews

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Race to enjoy fine food and drink FANTASTIC food and drink from all over the Cotswolds is being saluted at Cheltenham Racecourse’s Showcase meeting today. Producers will be at Prestbury Park to provide race-goers with a taste of the delicious fare the region has to offer. Everything from gin and real ale to bread, pate and cheese will be on display at The Gloucestershire Echo Cotswold Celebration Zone at The Centaur. They include Ross&Ross, founded by Ross Bearman and Ross Whitmill, who met while running gastro-style pubs and quickly discovered a mutual enthusiasm for fine food. This led them to set up Ross&Ross which specialises in “fine pates, terrines and other delicious things”. “Every year British charcuterie is growing, with artisans using great British meats and classic techniques to produce fine examples to match their European counterparts,” says Ross Bearman. “All our products are 100 per cent British, are sourced locally using free range meats and involve a long cooking process to keep hold of the delicate flavours.” The range includes The Man Box Collection, from £20, pictured below. For more details, visit www. rossandrossfood.co.uk

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Aunt Martha’s Victorian Tea Rooms is no longer one of the best kept secrets of the Forest of Dean. SUE BRADLEY meets the finalist in The Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards’ best tearoom, café and snack bar category

UNT Martha has always been an oldfashioned type of gal, with her preference for frequenting butchers, bakers and greengrocers. Yet while she has built a business around celebrating some of the best things from a bygone age more than a century past, her reliance on locally-produced food and drink could not be more up to the minute. And judging by the increase in customers since Aunt Martha’s Victorian Tearooms opened on the outskirts of Drybrook some six years ago, her insistence on serving freshly made dishes created from prime, seasonal ingredients has certainly got the public’s seal of approval. In fact, the business is now a “must do” for many a tourist seeking a unique experience seasoned with a peppering of apparent English eccentricity. So it comes as a surprise to some when they realise that Aunt Martha – otherwise known as Nadine Carr – was not born on these shores at all, but in Canada, and moved to the UK when she was 11. Nadine and her husband Phil spent many years indulging their fascination with the past by working as historical re-enactors in schools and at events before taking the plunge and turning their home at The Branch into an authentic Victorian tearoom, complete with candles, brass ornaments, lace doilies and proper china. They’ve even created a Victorian-style tea garden outside, which is tended

by Phil in the guise of ‘Old Ned’. While Nadine presides over the tea room in full 19th century garb, the kitchen is the domain of her son Drew and his team. Over the years Nadine, Phil and Drew have scoured old recipe books to come up with 19th century recipes for their trademark high teas, such as their Empress of India special that includes such delights as dried apricot and Amoretti biscuit scones served with cinnamon tea bread, ‘aristocratic’ apricot and almond jam, vanilla and almond cream and a bowl of soft apricots. This year they’ve added cooked meals to their offering, with dishes such as their own steak and kidney pies, Lancashire hotpots, ‘Crackling Rose’ belly pork and bread and butter puddings. They’ve also extended their hours to meet public demand. “I think we’ve grown big enough to be able to open in the winter,” explains Nadine. “We’re serving gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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meals that everybody remembers from when they were young. “Back in 1897, the year in which Aunt Martha’s is set, rural tea rooms would have served cakes, scones, sandwiches and teas but would also have been the village restaurant.” Aunt Martha’s is the polar opposite to fast food but Nadine says this is part of its charm and the reason why many people come back for more. “We make our dishes as people request them from local, seasonal ingredients,” she explains. “There may be a 20 or 25 minute delay but this enables people to sit and chat and have a drink. In return for the wait, people get a meal that’s full of flavour and to enjoy the atmosphere here and the service. “Aunt Martha’s is a quiet and peaceful place @WeekendGlos

to come. You can chat to people; not just the people you come in with but, quite often, we find people talking to complete strangers sitting nearby. “We don’t drown out people with piped music.” Along with the extension to their opening hours, another change at Aunt Martha’s is that the ingredients used in the kitchen are now sourced fewer than 20 miles from Drybrook: cheese comes from Smarts at Churcham, Over Farm provides the fruit and vegetables, with additional freshly-picked salad grown by ‘Old Ned’, eggs are laid in Littledean and breads are made by Forest Bakehouse in Longhope and The Crusty Loaf in Cinderford. Meanwhile meat is from Cameron’s Quality Butchers in Cinderford and jams and chutneys are homemade. “Ensuring our ingredients were locally produced was something we always set out to do; Aunt Martha likes to talk to her customers about where different ingredients come from,” says Nadine. “People are much more interested in the provenance of their food, even more so than when we started six years ago. I think the horse meat scandal has had a lot to do with this.” All in all, Aunt Martha’s Victorian Tearooms is proving to have all

the right ingredients for a business that would sit as comfortably today as it would undoubtedly have done more than 100 years ago. “In our modern hectic world we still hanker after the image of our bygone days, but that’s nothing new; in the late Victorian period the majority of the people living and working in towns had a longing for the ‘good old days’ before the Industrial Revolution, as can be seen in their paintings and decorations,” explains Nadine. “A lot of people tell me that coming to Aunt Martha’s is like going to their granny’s, which is great because we wanted it to have a slightly homely feel. It’s a bit eccentric but it works.” ■ www.auntmartha.co.uk

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The fantastic foliage of Japanese Maple (Acer) trees and shrubs come into their own in autumn in a blaze of oranges, reds and burgundies. Grow them in full sun or dappled shade in leafy, moist, well-drained soil. Some, such as A. palmatum ‘Garnet’, prefer ericaceous compost. Mulch in autumn and shelter from cold winds and spring frosts. @WeekendGlos

Green, green grass of home Is your lawn patchy and littered with leaves? Follow groundsman Ross Spry’s top tips and you’ll soon be looking at a bowling green. Well, almost.

Sweet success Original and quirky homeware abounds in Cath Colebrook’s gorgeous new interiors shop.

THISWEEKEND’S JOBS Finish picking maincrop apples like Spartan and Sunset Check greenhouse heating and insulate to save heat Make sure bowls of bulbs being forced for indoor flowering do not dry out Make your own leaf mould, bagging up fallen leaves into black polythene bags with a few holes in them for air Protect tender plants by covering crowns with straw or wrapping horticultural fleece around them Continue mulching bare ground and beds with compost or other organic matter Lift and divide perennials including clumps of crocosmias, replanting them in soil with added organic matter

Getting fruity Check out specialist fruit nursery catalogues now to order your bare-root trees to plant during the dormant season. Pick a mild, dry day to prepare the ground for your trees, digging over the area and incorporating plenty of organic matter before digging a good sized individual hole to accommodate the roots without cramming them in. Loosen the subsoil by breaking up the bottom of the hole, putting plenty of compost in the bottom and working it in. Lastly, stake your saplings.

Is your lawn in need of serious attention? From scarifying to weedkilling, follow MANDY BRADSHAW’S top tips for the perfect plot this autumn

ERFECT green grass process of removing any dead grass, known as thatch, and any as a foil to flower borders is the dream moss. “If you get too much moss of many gardeners it will build up underneath the but few manage to achieve it. grass and it gets very spongy This year it’s been especially and holds water. It can suffocate tough. The spring deluges the grass.” followed by a long, dry summer At College, scarifying is done have left many lawns in a sorry with a machine but on smaller state, green only where there’s areas a spring tine rake is ideal. moss and in definite need of The grass is then aerated, attention. which helps to relieve any Autumn is a good time to compaction and gets all take stock and to take action. important air to the roots. At Cheltenham College, Most of the grass is tackled grass care is high on the list of with a vertidrainer, which goes priorities for head groundsman on the back of a tractor. Ross Spry. There is a choice of tines with As well as the gardens around the school, he and his team have some 14in long and around an inch in diameter. 10 hectares of sports pitches The cricket squares are that have to be match-ready treated more gently with a year-round, not only for school hand-pushed machine with teams but for the prestigious much finer tines. Cheltenham Cricket Festival in “We don’t want the weight on August. the squares,” explains Ross Started in 1872, it is the Sometimes, he uses hollow world’s longest running cricket festival on a festival ground and tines that remove plugs of grass. The area is then top dressed features Gloucestershire playing with a sandy loam mix that other county sides. helps to improve the soil. Work on the grass is constant The grass is over-sown with all year but the autumn term is particularly busy with repairs to a rye mix, again using a finer grade of grass on the cricket College Field, the venue for the squares, and an iron-based two-week festival that can see fertiliser is applied; this year, up to 5,000 visitors a day. “The footfall for the county festival can compact areas very badly,” says Ross. Despite the scale of his task, the principles are the same as for any domestic lawn: remove weeds, 1. Aerate your lawn introduce air and 2. Water your lawn deeply and less often feed the grass. The team of 10 3. Use a slow-release fertiliser start by applying 4. When you’re mowing, mulch – the weedkiller to get clippings, if they’re fine, help fertlise the lawn rid of moss and 5. Don’t cut your grass too short – about any broad-leaved 2in is ideal, especially in summer as longer weeds. Next, the lawns are less prone to drought grass is scarified, a 6. Weed regularly to remove dandelions etc 7. Use a root builder to improve your soil

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Ross Spry, head groundsman at Cheltenham College

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rust has been a particular problem due to the dry weather. It is also important to remove fallen leaves from grass during the autumn as a build-up can kill the grass. With around 1,000 trees on the school site, it is another big task for the team. One of the challenges of the job is the range of sports played. College Field alone has three rugby pitches during the autumn term, up to five grass hockey pitches during spring, and the summer sees three school cricket squares and the all-important county square. Only the first team square and the county square are sacred, with the other two used for other sports and a hard fought game of rugby can be very destructive. “It can be heart-breaking if it’s really wet,” admits Ross. “It just rips them right out.” The high level of use also means mowing rarely stops; during the cricket season the pitches are mown every day and even during winter it can be once a week. The grass clippings are collected, rather than left as mulch on the ground, and go through a mulching machine before being either added to the school’s compost heaps, or given to a local farmer for spreading on fields. “If we can get on the grass, we will cut it. More than anything it puts the stripes back.” Indeed, the appearance of the grass is just as important to the school as its condition. “We do get a lot of comments from people going past saying how nice it looks all the time.”

After years of running her burgeoning interiors business from home, Catherine Colebrook has finally opened her own shop. HELEN BLOW pops in

From top, quirky tablemats, trays, mugs and coffee table books fill Catherine Colebrook’s stylish Tivoli shop; little tableaux are everywhere; old easels and tree branches lend a Scandinavian feel to the eclectic homeware shop

FTER years creating quirky designs and funky gifts from a room in her Cheltenham home, Catherine Colebrook has finally opened her own shop. And with Christmas fast approaching, she couldn’t have chosen a better time to introduce her products to the high street. Visitors to her Tivoli shop are greeted by a small but charming interior, packed with aprons, tea towels and trays adorned with cheeky little slogans and decorated in her brightly-coloured prints. Vying for shelf space alongside are greetings cards, wash bags and place mats, cushions, mugs, framed prints and all manner of other gifts for any occasion you can think of. It’s all laid out in a terribly stylish way, making maximum use of the space. Yet the shop is just part of the premises and a doorway reveals a busy workroom and courtyard where Catherine’s other “musketeers” work printing, packing and posting stock for this and other outlets Catherine supplies. A former nurse, she began her business after starting a family and looking for work that would allow her to be there for her children, Lily and Jude, now 12 and nine. “Lily was about to start school and I thought I’d do something that was a bit more flexible as well as being creative,” said Catherine. Passionate about sewing and design, Catherine set up her first business at 18, selling wedding dresses. “Then Casualty started on TV and I thought I’d become a nurse,” she said, with startling frankness. “It was all a bit random.” She began her nursing career in Bath and then, after meeting her husband, the couple moved to Cheltenham and she into A&E. “But all that time I was always

making stuff and doing wedding dresses for friends,” she said. Once she’d made the decision to go into design, Catherine’s first attempts were hand-stitched pictures, which she sold at parties. “I spent months making it all and, to be honest, it was a bit of a nightmare,” she said. “Then I had a stall at a spring fair at Sudeley Castle and several people approached me about stocking my stuff and it took off.” She has had her products stocked in Habitat, John Lewis and online retailer Not On The High Street and her pieces have been featured in Ideal Home and The Times’ Style magazines. She now supplies 120 shops throughout the country. “Through all this I was still working from home but it was getting ridiculous. We were filling three post vans a day and whole rooms in my house would get filled with stock,” she said. She had been looking around for a suitable premises and then the shop came up in Andover Road. It turned out to be the perfect spot. “It’s got room at the back for our work and in the future I’d like to develop the courtyard so I can hold sewing and other workshops and classes. I love the idea of getting people together to sit around, create things, chat and drink tea.” She and her helpers Debs Willis, Bex Baker and Lorna Watton are busy gearing up for the festive season and are expecting orders to jump from 30 to 600 every day. “It’s mad but we get a seasonal team in to help and it’s such a lovely time of year,” said Catherine. “I’m really looking forward to my first Christmas in the shop.” Catherine Colebrook is at 40 Andover Road, Cheltenham, or visit www.catherinecolebrook.com gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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10 Rotunda Terrace is a delightful Grade II listed building in the heart of Montpellier. It is currently divided into both commercial (A1 use) and residential. The residential apartment is over the upper two floors with the commercial side occupying the ground floor and basement. Outside to the rear the property is laid out as garden but has the potential to also create off road parking. The property is also eligible for permit parking.

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A prominent, beautifully renovated Grade II listed Cotswold manor house set in the heart of the village. Two reception rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, study, utility room, cloakroom. Master bedroom with dressing room, three guest suites, two further bedrooms, family bathroom. Outbuildings, stores, summer house, carport. Stunning and well-manicured gardens.

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property details Location : The Park Price : ÂŁ785,000 Agent : Peter Ball & Co Contact : 01242 261400

A piece of contemporary architecture designed to offer space for a modern family and allow light to flood in to all rooms. This detached house offers a vaulted entrance hall and an open plan living/dining and kitchen area. The bi-fold doors in the living room, master bedroom and bedroom two bring the countryside right into the living space. This four bedroom, three bathroom home sits in a large and well stocked garden along with a garage and parking area and is located on the edge of the delightful village of Far Oakridge. EPC -B

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The Mount Dates Back To The 1750's And Was Formerly The Mount Pleasant Public House Over 100 Years Ago. It Would Be Ideal As A Smallholding Or Equestrian Property Being A Four Bedroom Detached Country Home Offering Great Potential Together With A Range Of Outbuildings, Spacious Accommodation, Gardens And Grounds Approaching 10.3 Acres, Lovely Views Over Fields And Countryside. All Offered With No Onward Chain.

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Hong Kong jade under hammer JADE owned by a private collector in Cheltenham is expected to spark worldwide interest at Mallams Asian & Islamic sale. The collection purchased by the vendor’s late husband whilst working in Hong Kong in the 1960s is being sold with the original receipts next Wednesday. The highlight is a fine carved jade horse of greyish-green which dates from the early

Ming period (13641644) and is estimated at £20,000-£30,000. A Chinese russet white jade recumbent hound from the Song dynasty (960-1279) is estimated at £1,500-£2,500. There are around 100 jade items in the 767-lot auction. Viewing starts between 10am and 1pm today, and also on Monday and Tuesday. The full sale catalogue can be viewed online at www.mallams. co.uk

boulder, bids came flooding in. A Chinese vase which Richard discovered in a Gloucestershire village home made £5,400, despite having a hairline crack. Amber sold extremely well. Several lots were bought by a Chinese buyer who had travelled to Stroud especially for the sale. Having settled her invoice for thousands of pounds, she piled her amber necklaces and beads into a carrier bag and took a taxi to Stroud station so she could get her train back to London. But the Orient didn’t have it all its own way. It was particularly good to see English textiles performing well with a 17th stumpwork ROSS AUCTION CENTRE tapestry realising SALE OF STORE CATTLE £5,900, and a 17th THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2014 century crewel and Sale at 11.15am silver wirework REARING CALVES AT tapestry selling for 10.30AM £2,600, despite DAIRY COWS AT 11.00AM damage. Tel: RG & RB WILLIAMS (01989) 762225

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ANS of Chinese art were out in force at Stroud Auction Rooms’ October sale. A number were in the room, hundreds were online and others had left commission bids. The results were a triumph for auctioneer Nick Bowkett and Oriental and Asian art expert Richard Cole since Chinese buyers are now more selective than they were a few months ago. Topping the highest selling lots was an 18th century Chinese jade boulder carved with a mountanous landscape, which sold for an eyewatering £14,000. “Jade boulders of this size with russet inclusions have been making only £5,000 recently,” said Nick. “The difference with this one was provenance in the form of a 1950s receipt from a respected dealer.” Other Chinese jade also did well, with several belt hooks making surprisingly good prices. Once prospective buyers knew they had come from the same source as the

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ESTLED high in the hills above Cannes, out of the prying lens of the paparazzi, a 19th century manor house dressed head to toe in ivy, strikes a pose. Glamorous Swedish owner Camilla Richards runs the picture-postcard Le Manoir De L’Etang with her impossibly good-looking French partner Mathieu Soler. A former equity fund manager with an apartment in London’s affluent Kensington district, Camilla turned her back on the hustle and bustle of city life a decade ago to reside in the commune of Mougins where Pablo Picasso spent the last 12 years of his life. Alongside her then husband she escaped the rat race of the capital to invest in a stunning 19-room hotel and restaurant which regularly plays host to A-list celebrities. Zany American singer Courtney Love spent three weeks here in a family suite – “I ended up physically packing her bags in the end,” Camilla reveals – and the likes of Bob Geldof, Jackie Chan and Cranham-based pop singer Lily Allen have also made this rural retreat their temporary home. I gaze out from the sun-drenched terrace sipping an ice cold glass of rosé, the merest hint of a breeze ruffles the tree-lined horizon and a timeless charm hangs in the air as if caught in the freeze frame of a black and white film. Every inch of the four hectares of land is unspoilt. The small lake covered with lotus flowers dates back 40 years,

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a 500-year-old oak tree stands tall and cinnamon-coloured stone walkways snake around the property. Lunch, cooked by head chef Mathieu – who cut his teeth as a pastry chef in palaces across France – is a leisurely three-hour affair. We devour the silkiest homemade ravioli you’re likely to find outside Italy, tuck into a vibrant summer salad with liberal shavings of woody truffle and finish with a towering fluffy raspberry souffle which, save for type two diabetes, I’d happily eat for the rest of my life. The atmosphere is relaxed; the chinking of glasses and the rattling of ice provide the backdrop, convivial chatter pierces the birdsong. It oozes sophistication but never basks in it. It’s an approach to life which is not only infectious, but intoxicating, as heady as the lavender fields of which the region of Grasse is famous for. Our weekend in Provence began in Nice, abandoning the crisp chill of Britain’s changing seasons at Gatwick Airport to arrive in glorious sunshine on the French Riviera. Nearly two hours later we found ourselves in a bustling French market surrounded by an array of charcuterie and cheese. After a little sampling we settled down for lunch at Le Bis, a small unassuming restaurant tucked away in one of the side streets. Within a few minutes the rosé was flowing – you’ll notice a theme – and a beautifully golden piece of confit duck with a little pot of sticky fig compote

arrived soon after. After eating enough bread and wine to feed all of the disciples at the last supper we only just found room for dessert; a rich gooey chocolate fondant. I don’t know how we made it to the villa – I suspect someone may have rolled me there – but when we did there were glasses of Champagne waiting. Assuming this was some form of French tradition and therefore to decline would be to offend a long-standing custom, I took one and ventured outside. The view was beautiful. Absurdly beautiful. A huge terracotta terrace gives way to a pool – a separate Jacuzzi is activated by remote – with rolling views over the sprawling countryside. “Surprised you haven’t been in the pool yet,” Marion Edwards said, emerging from the lounge to top up my glass of fizz. Alongside husband Godfrey, they own Affinity Villas, a collection of stunning holiday properties which they’ve built up since 1987. Alas, the pool will have to wait. With two hours of pony trekking on the agenda, I gulp the Champagne, change into what I think will be sensible footwear and jump into the passenger seat of Godfrey’s Mercedes. We arrive at Les Pouns en Herbe riding school and there’s not a pony in sight. Perhaps they’re being prepared I think. Five minutes later and a selection of rather burly horses are being lined up for a less-than-rigorous selection process. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Left: Picture-postcard Le Manoir De L‘Etang was once home to Picasso; below: Find your inner cowboy with a spot of ponytrekking; far left: Rose de l’Adrechs is a beautifully presented villa with far reaching views

Our instructor Jesse, with dreadlocks and a cowboy hat, ushers me towards one of the stallions with a steely look in its eye. “Dis horze American Beatbox Jonny,” she says, urging me to mount it. I’m not afraid to admit at this point I had my concerns. I missed out on donkey rides on the beach as a child – I only vaguely remember riding the dog when I was toddler – so the idea of steering a horse terrified me. After a two minute lesson on how to steer – health and safety isn’t so big in France – we were off in one big group, soon veering from the road towards a labyrinth of dirt tracks. It was all going relatively smoothly until Jesse decided it would be a good idea to cross a small river – fine, it was a stream – but the horse didn’t like it one bit either way. I was caught, quite literally, between a rock and a hard place. “Kick ze ‘orse,” Jesse shouted from the riverbank. “Your ‘orse is sleeping Jonny, kick ze horse”. Finally, after it had thrashed wildly at the water, submerging both of my trainers, I emerged on the other side to much laughter and applause. A nervy hour no doubt but thoroughly enjoyable in hindsight. When we made it back to the villa a quick dip in the pool was followed by another glass of rosé – all that horse riding works up a thirst – and then we were off to rustle up our own threecourse meal at Institut Gastronomie Riviera. After watching a master at work – the art of macaroon making is a delicate @WeekendGlos

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Getting there: Monarch Airlines fly to Nice from Birmingham and London Gatwick. http://www.monarch.co.uk/france/nice/flights To get to Provence from Nice airport it is advisable to hire a car. Jonny travelled courtesy of Avis.www.avis. co.uk Accommodation: Affinity Holidays France has a portfolio of more than 40 villas in the south of France, from large family properties to smaller villas for a romantic getaway. Rose de l’Adrechs sleeps eight and costs from £1,500 a week. www.affinity-holidays-france.com Activities: A one-hour horse trek at Les Poun’s en Herbe costs £14. Visit http://pounsenherbe.free.fr Institute Gastronomie Riviera offers a five-hour lunchtime cooking course for £68 and a dinner time course for £93. www.institut-gastronomie-riviera.com A two-hour perfume making class at Galimard Perfumery costs £35 with a 100ml eau de parfum included. www.galimard.com

process – we were split into pairs and following recipes, put together component parts of a meal. Three hours later, with the clock ticking towards 11pm, we were ravenous. A tuna tartare kicked things off, followed by a spinach and pine nut stuffed saddle of lamb and the aforementioned chewy and very moreish macaroons. Each course was accompanied by a little wine tasting – again, rude to say no – with each bottle introduced by a British expat Betty Ann Cundall who set up her own vineyard in the region many moons ago. Presenter Andrew Neill is a big fan and after tasting a range, it’s not hard to see why. The following morning, a breakfast fit for kings was laid out at the villa; mini pastries, figs drizzled with a little honey, granola, an array of fresh fruit, before we were whisked away to Galimard Parfumerie in the heart of Grasse, one of the most famous perfumemaking regions in the world. Armed with only our sense of smell and a little guidance, we set to work on making our unique fragrance, adding small quantities of different

fragrances tailored for men and women. After a good hour – the most exciting chemisty lesson I’ve ever had – my creation was ready to be bottled. Feeling nostalgic about the previous day’s excursions, I named it after my horse, American Beatbox. Another member of the party named theirs Colin. It was only after the label had been printed that he came to realise it roughly translates as a type of fish. Shortly afterwards we made our way to Camilla’s celebrity bolt-hole for that three-hour lunch. Part of me still thinks I’m there in truth, still sipping that rosé, still watching that view, still dreaming of the good life.

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nickname and Grimaldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whiteface make-up design are still used by other types of clowns. Grimaldi originated catchphrases such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here we are againâ&#x20AC;?, which continue to feature in modern pantomimes. Augustine Harris, manager of the Drury Lane Theatre in the 1870s, and the father of modern pantomime used stars and celebrities in his productions, combined with increasingly advanced effects and costumes. â&#x2013; The Everymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, is on from November 28-January 11 and Tweedy and the other cast members are already rehearsing hard for what promises to be one of best pantos around. William Elliott returns as the Dame and Cheltenham newcomer Eleanor Brown plays the title role.

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ALAN DAVIES The Jonathan Creek star revived his stand-up career two years ago and has been going strong ever since. We catch up with him ahead of a gig in Cheltenham next week on page 58.

THE JUDGE (15) Out today, Cineworld, Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays Times and prices vary

SWAN LAKE Glittery costumes and expressive dancers head to The Roses in Tewkesbury as Ballet Theatre UK perform on Wednesday. @WeekendGlos

THE BEST OF ME (12A) Out now, Cineworld, Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays, Times and prices vary

Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies chats to The Buzz about returning to stand-up comedy, dealing with nerves and why, as a father, he’s come to realise we glorify our children too much

FTER a hiatus of 12 years, Alan Davies was understandably nervous about returning to stand-up comedy. But once his nerves settled he pressed on with his 2012 national tour, Life is Pain, which was a runaway success. Now he’s back in the spotlight once more with an entirely new show, Little Victories, and if it’s anything as funny as our chat, you’re in for a treat. “Going back on stage really felt like coming home,” says Alan. “From the outset, any gig is all about establishing a rapport with the audience. “It has to go beyond your material otherwise, you’re just a monologist. “You go on stage empty-handed, like a karate expert, and have to find the audience.” He tends to start his gigs by finding out where his audience has come from. “So you might start by talking to them about their town and towns nearby,” he says. “Then get everyone to agree on what is the most rubbish village in the area.” Alan is very grateful for the immense affection in which his loyal audience holds him. “They’ve made an effort to come out, they’ve booked the babysitter,” he says. “It’s important never to forget that they

have come specifically to see you. “Once you get that in your head, you have a huge sense of gratitude towards the audience. “That transmits to them. I’m saying to them, ‘You’ve done your bit by buying the tickets, and you’re free to leave at any time. “But now I’ll do my bit by trying to entertain you’.” His interaction with his audience frequently spills over into goodnatured mickey taking. “Fans often come up to me and say, ‘I saw you performing in Bournemouth in 1999. Have you met my grandchild?’ “I’ve started asking audience members when they were born, but that’s not always a good idea. “I’m 47 years old now, so when they say, 1998, I feign physical pain.” Alan goes on to explain where the title of his new show originates. “It comes from a routine about me trying to get my dad to eat blackcurrant jam,” he says. “He has a limited palate. He also thinks that Indian food would make him ill. It would drive us mad as children – it’s almost pathological. “He has just decided that he doesn’t like certain things. “We had plenty of jam at home – strawberry, raspberry, apricot – it was jam a-go-go. “But he would refuse to eat jam made of blackcurrant, the finest of all the currants. So we set him a 58

trap … that’s one of the routines in the show. It’s a classic little victory.” Another of the major themes of the show is how to be a good parent. The Jonathan Creek actor who has two small children says that he feels great responsibility to keep them happy. “They’re full of fun and laughter and have really nice days. I can’t bear to think of them being anxious,” he says. But, he adds, there is a danger that we glorify our children too much. “These days children are worshipped. Look at those parents who send pictures of their children as Christmas cards. “We were house-hunting recently and we saw a house that must have contained 200 framed photos of the owners’ children. Really? “Those frames cost a bit, too!” Having been a panellist for the past 11 years on QI and a recognisable TV personality, Alan knows that the last thing you must do is sit on your laurels. “I remember a TV drama exec once coming on set and saying, ‘I’ve just seen the rushes and I smell BAFTAs’. I thought, ‘No, what you’ve smelt is the dog poo you’ve just trodden in.” Alan Davies performs at Cheltenham Town Hall on Friday at 8pm. Tickets cost £25. Call 08445 762210. gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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music EDGE OF DAY: A TRIBUTE TO LAURIE LEE, BACON THEATRE, CHELTENHAM A YEAR of celebrating one of Gloucestershire’s most famous writers continues with a live tribute in words and song. Singer-songwriter Johnny Coppin marks the centenary of the birth of Laurie Lee with a performance of his concert Edge of Day at the Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham. Best known for his book Cider with Rosie, set in the Slad Valley where he grew up, Lee also wrote powerful and passionate poetry. It is this poetry that Johnny has set to music in Edge of Day, as well as some of Lee’s better-known prose. “Cider with Rosie is a wonderful book but, for me, it’s Laurie Lee’s poetry that hits home,” said Johnny, who met the poet before he died in 1997. “He is a such an inspiration to songwriters and it was an absolute delight to meet Laurie and record him reading his 12 favourite poems for the Edge of Day album. “Setting a Laurie Lee poem can be quite challenging because of all the rich adjectives. I won’t necessarily get the right tune straight away; it might take at least three or four attempts before doing justice to such great work.” Edge of Day: A Tribute to Laurie Lee takes place at the Bacon Theatre at 7.45pm on Thursday. Tickets cost £16 for adults and £9 for children. Call 01242 258002.

stage THE DOCK BRIEF, EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM CIRCUS favourite Tweedy the Clown swaps his baggy trousers and red quiff for normal clothes as he takes on the role of a man accused of murder. Sounds serious but in fact The Dock Brief, being performed on stage at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham today, is a hilarious comedy. Tweedy – otherwise known by his proper name of Alan Digweed – makes his straight acting debut as Fowle, a cuckolded husband awaiting trial for murdering his wife. There are performances at 2pm and 7.45pm and tickets cost £10.50 from 01242 572573.

watch OUT FOR KATE RUSBY, CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL FOLK singer Kate Rusby has been playing for 20 years, building up a loyal fan base, and delivers an emotionally-charged live show. TheYorkshire girl, who comes to Cheltenham tomorrow, has taken the folk world by storm with her tremulous voice and engaging northern wit. As one of the stops on her autumn tour, Cheltenham will welcome Kate and her band made up of some of the cream of British folk talent. She is acclaimed for bringing folk into the modern world, yet remaining true to its traditions. Sometimes known asThe Barnsley Nightingale, she has headlined various British national folk festivals and is one of the most famous contemporary English folk singers. She was also a member of the folk group Equation, later to be replaced by Cara Dillon, and the early line-up of the band also featured her erstwhile performing partner Kathryn Roberts

and Mercury-nominated artist Seth Lakeman. Kate joins Lakeman to be one of the few folk singers to have been nominated for the Mercury Prize. She will play tracks from her latest album, Ghost, which is also her first one with all-original material since 2010. Kate performs at CheltenhamTown Hall at 7.30pm tomorrow night with tickets at £22. Call 08445 762210 to book.

comedy SEANN WALSH, GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL ALTHOUGH comedian Seann Walsh is clinging on to his youth, his new show is looking into the future with purpose. Named 28, the Brightonborn funnyman doesn’t actually have his birthday until December. But after its highly anticipated, sell-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut this year, he decided

to go on tour with the new show. Famous for his extended lie-ins (his last show was named after this aspect of his personality), Seann’s new show sees him now living with his girlfriend, who is trying to sort him out. Tickets for his 7.30pm show on Friday cost £14 from 01452 503050. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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Saturday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live (S,HD). 11.30 James Martin: Home Comforts (R,S,HD). 12.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 12.10 Football Focus (S,HD). 12.50 Saturday Sportsday (S). 1.00 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 2.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 4.00 Final Score (S,HD). Round-up of football results. 5.20 Regional News (S,HD) 5.40 Pointless Celebrities (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

6.35 Film: The Magic Box (S). (1951) ●●●● 8.20 Film: The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (S). (1939) ●●●● 9.50 The Trials of Life (R,S,HD). 10.40 The Trials of Life (R,S,HD). 11.30 Map Man (R,S). 12.00 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes (R,S,HD). 1.00 Film: Rock Around the Clock (S,HD). (1956) ●●● 2.15 Film: Guys and Dolls (S,HD). (1955) ●●●●● 4.40 Flog It! (R,S). 5.30 The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 9.25 The Hungry Sailors (R,S,HD). 10.20 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S); Weather 11.30 Storage Hoarders (R,S,HD). 12.30 May the Best House Win (R,S,HD). 1.30 Film: Columbo: Forgotten Lady (S,HD). (1975) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Janet Leigh. ●●●● 3.35 Film: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (S,HD). (1997) Dinosaur adventure sequel, with Jeff Goldblum. ●●●

Channel 4

6.10 Trans World Sport (S). 7.00 Hever Castle Triathlon (S). 7.55 The Morning Line (S,HD). 9.00 Weekend Kitchen (S,HD). 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 10.30 Frasier (R,S). 11.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 12.25 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.55 Gadget Man (R,S,HD). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). Live coverage of British Champions Day at Ascot. 5.00 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (S,HD). 10.35 World’s Most Pampered Pets (R,S,HD). 11.30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (R,S,HD). 12.30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away (R,S,HD). 1.30 Film: They Were Expendable (S). (1945) Second World War drama, with John Wayne. ●●●● 4.10 Film: Mosquito Squadron (S). (1968) ●● 5.55 Film: Ambush Bay (S,HD). (1966) ●●

QI XL, 10.30pm

The Jonathan Ross Show, 10.20pm

Grand Designs, 8pm

6.30 Strictly Come Dancing (S,HD). 5/14. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another ballroom battle.

6.30 Gardeners’ World (R,S,HD). 29/31. Monty Don has timely advice on getting gardens ready for winter.

6.05 Regional News (S); Weather 6.15 ITV News (S); Weather 6.30 New You’ve Been Framed! (S). 4/18. Mick Jagger’s son attempts a daring backflip.

6.00 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 103/140. 6.30 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 104/140.

7.00 Restoring England’s Heritage (S). 7.30 Penguins – Spy in the Huddle (R,S,HD). 3/3. David Tennant narrates. Last in the series.

7.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special (S,HD). 8/8. Bradley Walsh is joined by Claire Richards from Steps and musician and presenter Rowland Rivron. Last in the series.

7.00 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 105/140. Jodie Edzekiel hosts the final dinner party in Colchester. 7.30 Channel 4 News (S)

7.55 World War II in Colour (R,S,HD). 6/13. Examining Mussolini’s decision to push Italy’s forces into North Africa.

8.25 Doctor Who (S,HD). 9/12. Clara faces a menace from another dimension.

8.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 12/13. A secret weapon goes haywire and threatens Walmington-onSea.

8.00 The X Factor (S,HD). 16/24. The fight for a record deal continues as the remaining acts perform 1980s hits in the second live studio round, battling to win praise from the judges and the support of viewers.

8.00 Grand Designs (R,S). 7/10. Kevin McCloud follows software executive Andy and garden designer Nicki, who are planning to build a “floating” house on the Thames, which would be the first of its kind in the UK.

8.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

9.10 Casualty (S,HD). 7/46. A man dies from a mysterious injury.

9.00 Rembrandt with Simon Schama (S).

9.00 Fast Five (S,HD). (2011) A fugitive assembles a team of criminals for a heist in Rio, but the FBI’s top manhunter is on their trail. Action adventure, starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Paul Walker. ●●●●

9.00 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (S). (1966) Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western, starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach. Edited for violence. ●●●●●

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10.20 The Jonathan Ross Show (S,HD). 1/10. New series. The host is joined by X Factor judges Cheryl and Mel B, legendary naturalist David Attenborough and Hollywood actor Steve Carell. Paolo Nutini provides the music.

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11.25 ITV News (S); Weather 11.40 The Hitcher (S,HD). (2007) Horror remake, starring Sean Bean and Zachary Knighton. ●●●

11.35 Rude Tube (R,S,HD). 3/8. Alex Zane presents 50 of the internet’s most entertaining stunts, featuring daredevil base-jumping, hammockspinning and no-holds-barred action captured on headcams.

1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service.

12.40 Film: Silent Hill (S,HD). (2006) Horror, starring Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean. ●● 2.45 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Omnibus. Sienna thwarts Maxine’s plans to propose to Dodger. 4.50 NFL: Hard Knocks (R,S,HD). Documentary following the Atlanta Falcons. 5.45 NFL: Rush Zone (S,HD).

1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.20 BBC News (S,HD).

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10.00 The National Lottery Live (S). 10.00 The Culture Show: Rankin Shoots Rembrandt (S,HD). The results of the Lotto and The photographer interprets Thunderball draws. the Dutch master’s portraits of 10.10 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) old age. 10.30 Match of the Day (S,HD). 10.30 QI XL (S,HD). 3/16. Extended Gabby Logan presents edition. With Victoria Coren highlights of the latest Premier Mitchell and Jack Whitehall. League clashes. 11.55 The Football League Show 11.15 The Way (S,HD). (2010) (S). Manish Bhasin presents Premiere. Comedy drama, highlights and all the goals starring Martin Sheen and from the latest fixtures in the Deborah Kara Unger. ●●●● Championship, League One and League Two, including Reading v Derby County.

1.20 TOTP2 (R,S). With performances by Gotye, Thin Lizzy and New Order. 2.15 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.25 Gotham (R,S,HD). 1.25 SuperCasino. 3.10 The Gadget Show (R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

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Sunday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 7.30 Match of the Day (R,S,HD). 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD) 10.00 Sunday Morning Live (S,HD). 11.00 Sunday Politics (S). 12.15 MOTD2 Extra (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD) 1.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 2.15 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.00 Talk to the Animals (R,S,HD). 4.00 Points of View (S,HD). 4.15 Lifeline (S,HD). 4.25 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 5.00 Pointless Celebrities (R,S,HD). 5.50 Regional News

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.00 Countryfile (R,S,HD). 8.00 Gardeners’ World (R,S,HD). 8.30 The Beechgrove Garden (S,HD). 9.00 The Football League Show (R,S). 10.20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.50 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass (R,S,HD). 12.50 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass (R,S,HD). 1.50 Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook 2.20 Film: Seven Years in Tibet (1997) ●●● 4.30 Coast (R,S). 5.00 Flog It! (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R,S). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.25 ITV News (S); Weather 11.35 Film: Carry On Up the Jungle (S). (1970) ●● 1.25 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S,HD). 2.10 The X Factor (R,S,HD). The contestants perform 1980s hits. 4.30 Downton Abbey (R,S,HD). Sarah continues her one-woman war against the Crawleys. 5.30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

6.10 NFL: The American Football Show (R,S,HD). 7.00 Yorkshire Marathon (S). 7.55 Celeb Gogglebox and More: The Best Bits of SU2C (S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (R,S,HD). 1.30 Deal or No Deal (S,HD). 2.30 Fifteen to One (S,HD). 3.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 4.50 Film: Journey to the Center of the Earth (S,HD). (2008) Fantasy adventure, starring Brendan Fraser. ●●

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (S,HD). 10.00 Great Birmingham Run (S,HD). 12.20 Criminals: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 12.50 Film: Spider-Man 3 (S,HD). (2007) Superhero sequel, starring Tobey Maguire. ●●● 3.25 Film: Bewitched (S). (2005) Romantic fantasy comedy, with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. ●● 5.20 Film: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (S,HD). (2011) ●●

Downton Abbey, 9pm

Hitler’s Hidden Drug Habit … 8pm

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6.20 Countryfile: Autumn Special (S,HD). Matt Baker finds out how conkers are under attack from predators.

6.00 Inside the Animal Mind (R,S,HD). Animals’ intelligence, emotions and self-awareness.

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

6.35 Channel 4 News (S)

7.20 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S,HD). 5/14. Another couple perform their last dance, and Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett perform.

7.00 Human Universe (R,S,HD). 2/5. Professor Brian Cox heads to India to explore the origins of rational thought.

7.00 Sunday Night at the Palladium (S,HD). 6/6. Rob Brydon introduces music by Neil Diamond, Paloma Faith and Texas. Last in the series.

7.05 Posh Pawn (R,S,HD). 3/3. James Constantinou meets a friend in Spain about a loan on a luxury yacht. Last in the series.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 6/27. Fiona Bruce and the team visit Chenies Manor near Amersham in Buckinghamshire, where items include a painting by one of Britain’s first modern artists and a Star Wars helmet.

8.00 Wonders of the Monsoon (S,HD). 3/5. The winds turn dry and bring drought, and as predators attack those animals that gather at precious waterholes, a bearded pig hunts for seafood and nomads haggle over camels.

8.00 The X Factor Results (S,HD). 16/24. The tension in the studio is palpable as the contestants learn their fate, and Dermot O’Leary introduces performances by some of the biggest names in the charts.

8.00 Hitler’s Hidden Drug Habit: Secret History (S). Based on a US intelligence dossier and medical diaries and journals, this documentary sheds new light on the Fuehrer’s extraordinary medicinal regime during the Second World War.

9.00 Our Girl (S,HD). 5/5. Molly faces difficult decisions as she returns home from Afghanistan, struggling to pick up the pieces after the devastating attack on the Captain and Smurf. Last in the series.

9.00 Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve (S,HD). 3/3. The adventurer travels along the Yangtze in China, seeing ancient rock carvings and the biggest power station on the planet before arriving in Shanghai. Last in the series.

9.00 Downton Abbey (S,HD). 5/8. Simon Bricker returns to discuss the painting with Cora, but his flirting may have crossed the line this time, while in London, Charles Blake surprises Mary with a cunning plan.

9.00 Homeland (S). 2/13. Carrie heads back to the US for an official inquiry, where she continues to struggle with her ambivalence toward motherhood, while Quinn spirals further out of control.

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10.05 ITV News (S); Weather 10.00 Cast Away (S,HD). (2000) A courier service manager is 10.25 Perspectives: Paul O’Grady: forced to fend for himself when Gypsy Rose Lee – the Queen a plane crash leaves him of Burlesque (R,S,HD). 5/7. stranded alone for years on a Paul O’Grady travels to New desert island. Adventure York to explore the life of drama, with Tom Hanks and burlesque performer Gypsy Helen Hunt. ●●● Rose Lee.

11.30 The Apprentice (R,S,HD). 1/14. Alan Sugar begins another search for a business partner, offering a fresh group of candidates the chance to win an investment to get their idea off the ground.

11.25 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Donny Osmond (R,S,HD). 5/5. The singer talks about his life and career.

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10.00 Regional News (S,HD) 10.30 Match of the Day 2 (S,HD). Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches, which were Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool and Stoke City v Swansea City.

12.30 The Apprentice (R,S,HD). The candidates design wearable technology. 1.30 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.35 BBC News (S,HD).

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12.15 Film: Good Hair (S,HD). (2009) Documentary examining the hair-styling industry. ●●● 1.45 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). Music special, including a profile of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. 2.45 Holby City (R,S). 3.45 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.20 The Store. Home shopping. 2.35 Motorsport UK (S,HD). Action from Rockingham. 3.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 4.15 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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7.00 5 News Weekend (S,HD) 7.05 Jackie Chan’s The Forbidden Kingdom (S,HD). (2008) Martial arts adventure, starring Jet Li and Jackie Chan. ●●●

9.00 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (S,HD). (1991) An outlawed English nobleman recruits a group of bandits to fight for justice and protect the downtrodden. Action adventure, with Kevin Costner. ●●●●

10.05 The Adjustment Bureau (S,HD). (2011) A politician discovers shadowy figures are manipulating his life and tries to resist the fate they have planned for him. Sci-fi thriller, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. ●●●●

12.15 How to Be a Billionaire (R,HD). Super-rich individuals talk about their revolutionary new projects. 1.10 American Football Live (S,HD). Denver Broncos v San Francisco Giants (Kick-off 1.30am). 4.45 Mobil 1 (R,S). 5.10 SuperScrimpers (R,HD). 5.25 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.05 Film: Highlander (S). (1986) ●●●● 2.05 SuperCasino. 3.10 Benefits, Babies and Jail (R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

Monday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Rip Off Britain – Live (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Call the Council (S). 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman (S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.50 Break-in Britain – The Crackdown 8.20 A Taste of Britain 9.05 James May’s Cars of the People 10.05 Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook 10.35 Click 11.00 News 11.30 World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 A Taste of My Life 1.30 Ready Steady Cook 2.15 The Rockford Files 3.00 Cagney & Lacey 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (R,S,HD). 4.50 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 5.20 Flog It! (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest Chris de Burgh. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). David Dickinson and the team arrive in Bolton, Greater Manchester. 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

6.20 The King of Queens. 7.10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Daily Brunch (HD). 11.00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals (HD). 11.30 Come Dine with Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me (HD). 2.10 Countdown (HD). 3.00 Fifteen to One (HD). General knowledge quiz. 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 No Foreigners Here – 100% British (R,S,HD). Muslims in Cheetham Hill observe the holy month of Ramadan. Last in the series. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD). 3.15 Film: King of Texas (S,HD). (2002) Western, starring Patrick Stewart. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 8/23. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Peri’s plotting leaves her in serious danger.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Oscar collapses while running. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

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

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 64/100. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 16/60. A chat with the couple voted off last night. 7.00 Big Dreams, Small Spaces (S,HD). 1/5. New series. Monty Don helps amateur horticulturists. Continues weeknights 7pm.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Charity protects her family when DI Bails arrives at the Dingles’. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Peter waits nervously for the jury to reach a verdict.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S) 7.55 The Political Slot (S). Lib Dem Vikki Slade checks out an infant school’s free-meal service.

7.00 The Gadget Show (S,HD). Ortis checks out bluetooth speakers and Jason and Amy test free satnav apps on three different forms of transport.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Phil is horrified to discover Ronnie and Charlie are together. 8.30 Inside the Taliban – Panorama (S,HD). Nagieb Khaja reports from inside a Taliban stronghold.

8.00 University Challenge (S,HD). 14/37. Magdalen College, Oxford takes on Pembroke College, Cambridge. 8.30 Only Connect (S,HD). 8/27. A team of Norway enthusiasts takes on three nightwatchmen.

8.00 The Undriveables (S,HD). 6/6. An aspiring white-van man and a sumo-wrestling champion. Last in the series. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). The verdict causes shockwaves.

8.00 Jamie’s Comfort Food (S). 8/8. Fish and chips, gado gado and crab linguine. Last in the series. 8.30 Sarah Beeny’s How to Sell Your Home (S). New series.

8.00 Police Interceptors (S,HD). Documentary series following the work of a high-speed police interception unit. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 New Tricks (S,HD). 10/10. A cassette from 1983 is found to include the voice of a murdered teenage girl – but most puzzling of all is how she was reading from a top-secret state document. Last in the series.

9.00 The Kitchen (S,HD). 3/3. The Garbutts are determined to mark their anniversary with a romantic dinner, while the Barry-Powers prepare a feast for Lee’s 45th birthday. Last in the series.

9.00 Grantchester (S,HD). 3/6. A heartbroken Sidney agrees to help a parishioner prepare for her wedding, but then the bride’s mother is found dead, having become convinced the groom was out to kill her.

9.00 24 Hours in Police Custody (S). 4/5. DC Colin Knight and PC Oly Tomlinson investigate after a young man is caught on CCTV accidentally dropping a large quantity of a substance thought to be cocaine.

9.00 Gotham (S,HD). 2/16. Detective James Gordon is on the trail of two child snatchers who are targeting the city’s homeless youths, with the hope of uncovering more information about the Waynes’ killer.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S) 10.35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You (S,HD). 3/10. Frank Skinner hosts the topical quiz.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 The Agenda (S,HD). 3/10. Tom Bradby and guests look to the week ahead.

10.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (S,HD). 4/13. With Kerry Godliman, James Acaster, Har Mar Superstar and Nicole Scherzinger. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Evan Davis. Followed by Weather.

10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats (S,HD). 3/9. 10.00 Under the Dome (S,HD). 9/13. Barbie is apprehended by a 10.50 Up All Night: The Minicab group of mysterious men. Office (R,S,HD). 2/3. The second documentary about life after 10.55 The Business (S). (2005) Crime dark across Britain follows the drama, starring Danny Dyer and employees and customers of a Tamer Hassan. ●●● taxi firm operating in the centre of Norwich.

11.20 Our World War (S,HD). 2/3. A warehouse clerk finds himself fighting more than just the Germans when he volunteers for battle in 1916. Drama, starring Luke Tittensor. Previously shown on BBC3.

11.20 Trust Me, I’m a Doctor (R,S,HD). 1/3. The team returns to investigate the truth behind more health stories, with Gabriel Weston witnessing a remarkable surgical procedure giving hope to the paralysed.

11.20 The Jonathan Ross Show (R,S,HD). 1/10. With Cheryl and Mel B, David Attenborough, Steve Carell and Paolo Nutini.

11.50 NFL: The American Football Show (S,HD). Vernon Kay presents highlights of the latest NFL action.

12.20 The Graham Norton Show (R,S,HD). With Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr, Stephen Fry and U2. 1.05 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.10 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: The Apprentice (R,S). Alan Sugar begins another search for a business partner. 1.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.15 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 UEFA Champions League Weekly (S,HD). 3.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 4.10 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.45 Film: Garm Hava (HD). (1974) Drama, starring Balraj Sahni. ●●●● 2.45 Location, Location, Location (R,S). 4.30 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). Helping a retired teacher in Queensbury, West Yorkshire. 5.20 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD). With Richard Arnold.

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Tuesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Rip Off Britain – Live 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer 11.00 Call the Council (S). 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman (S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.05 Call the Council 7.50 Close Calls: On Camera 8.20 Sign Zone: A Taste of Britain 9.05 Antiques Roadshow 10.05 Building Dream Homes (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 A Taste of My Life 1.30 Ready Steady Cook 2.15 The Rockford Files 3.00 Cagney & Lacey 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.50 Great British Railway Journeys 5.20 Flog It! (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With Turner Prizewinning artist Grayson Perry. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). From St Helens in Merseyside. 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD). 3.15 Film: Stolen Innocence (S). (2007) Thriller, starring Gina Philips. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD). A suspicious Lauren finds a hotel key card in Matt’s pocket.

Live UEFA Champions … 7.30pm

You Can’t Get the Staff, 9pm

Britain’s Worst Crimes … 8pm

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 9/23. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Diane is determined to find out the truth about Tony.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Andy and Hannah organise a search party to find Oscar. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Charlie and Ronnie reveal some home truths. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 65/100. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 17/60. With the winners of Sunday night’s dance-off. 7.00 Big Dreams, Small Spaces (S,HD). 2/5. New series. A truck driver has ambitious plans to make a garden for his girlfriend and her large family.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 Live UEFA Champions League (S,HD). Chelsea v NK Maribor (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the matchday three Group G encounter.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S) 7.55 The Political Slot (S). Labour MP Sarah Jones thanks the NHS for saving her twin babies.

7.00 Meerkat Manor (R,S). 7.30 The Secret Life of Pets (S,HD). The unique personalities of Britain’s pets. Followed by 5 News Update.

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8.00 The BBC Children in Need Sewing Bee (S,HD). 1/3. New series. The competition returns for three special editions as 12 celebrities take to their sewing machines in a bid to raise money for this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal.

8.00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners (S). 3/9. A woman who cleans for at least four hours a day meets a mother and son who have been living among grime for nine years, while a man with OCD tackles a Londoner’s clutter.

8.00 Britain’s Worst Crimes: Kidnapped – The Stephanie Slater Story (S). The abduction and incarceration of estate agent Stephanie Slater in 1992. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 DIY SOS: The Big Build (S,HD). Nick Knowles and the team are joined by local tradesmen in Basildon, Essex, helping make a family home safe for a nineyear-old boy with an extreme form of epilepsy.

9.00 Human Universe (S,HD). 3/5. Professor Brian Cox discusses the possibility of alien life beyond Earth, beginning by exploring the human race’s efforts to find our neighbours in outer space.

9.00 You Can’t Get the Staff (S). 1/5. New series. Documentary following privileged Brits who are seeking to fill positions in their stately homes. Princess Olga Romanoff looks to hire a “garden boy” at Provender House.

9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (S,HD). 21/22. A special agent from the FBI’s cyber-crime unit arrives to help the team with the complicated case of a woman found shot dead in her bed. Guest starring Patricia Arquette.

10.00 Later Live – with Jools 10.00 BBC News (S,HD) Holland (S,HD). 6/8. With U2, 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed Sam Smith, Interpol, Zola Jesus by National Lottery Update. and Dave & Phil Alvin. 10.35 Panorama Special (S). A world 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented exclusive report from the by Evan Davis. Followed by weekly current affairs Weather. programme.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Gogglebox: Celebrity 10.00 NCIS (R,S,HD). American naval Special for SU2C (S). Another crime drama. 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather chance to see the Stand Up to 10.55 NCIS (R,S,HD). American drama 10.40 UEFA Champions League: Cancer edition of the TV review following the work of the Naval Extra Time (S,HD). Action from series. Criminal Investigative Service. the matchday three fixtures. 10.35 Secrets of the Living Dolls (R,S,HD).

11.35 The Street (S,HD). 3/3. A street artist chances his arm in broad daylight, and chef Nick gives everything to turn his dream into reality – but he risks his business on a hunch. Last in the series.

11.20 Wonders of the Monsoon (R,S,HD). 3/5. The winds turn dry and bring drought, and as predators attack those animals that gather at precious waterholes, a bearded pig hunts for seafood.

11.40 The Cube (R,S,HD). 8/12. A physiotherapist and a secondary school teacher try to complete a series of increasingly difficult tasks, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000.

11.35 Scrotal Recall (R,S). 3/6. Luke attends an upmarket party in the countryside.

11.55 Secrets & Lies (S,HD). 5/6. Ben continues to take matters into his own hands.

12.35 Film: Brooklyn Rules (S). (2007) Crime drama, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. ●●● 2.10 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 2.15 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Hotel India (R,S). Guests and staff recall the day in 2008 that terrorists attacked, killing 31 people. Last in the series. 1.20 The Apprentice (R,S). The candidates design wearable technology. 2.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 5.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.40 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Loose Women (R,S,HD). With Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.05 Poker (S). The Pokerstars.com Shark Cage. 1.00 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 1.30 NFL: Hard Knocks (R,S,HD). 3.20 Yorkshire Marathon (R,S). Highlights of the second staging of the race from York. 4.15 Location, Location, Location (R,S). House-hunting in Sussex. 5.10 Win It Cook It (R,S,HD). 5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.40 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours (S). The body of a landlady is discovered in a park. 1.05 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Fairground Attractions (R,S,HD). The world of travelling fairs. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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Wednesday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Rip Off Britain – Live (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Call the Council (S). 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Perfection (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

6.00 Homes Under the Hammer 7.00 Call the Council 7.45 Close Calls: On Camera 8.15 Sign Zone: A Taste of Britain (R,S). 9.00 Jungle Atlantis (R,S). 10.00 Building Dream Homes 10.30 See Hear 11.00 BBC News 11.30 Daily Politics 1.00 Lifeline 1.10 The A to Z of TV Cooking 1.30 Ready Steady Cook 2.15 The Rockford Files 3.00 Cagney & Lacey 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.50 Great British Railway Journeys 5.20 Flog It!

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest Lynda Bellingham. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). David Dickinson and the team visit Ilkeston in Derbyshire. 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Benefits, Babies and Jail (R,S,HD). People living on the dole in South Yorkshire. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS: Los Angeles (R,S,HD). 3.15 Film: Tornado Warning (S,HD). (2012) Sci-fi thriller, starring Kari Wuhrer. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

Surprise Surprise, 8pm

Grayson Perry … 10pm

Wentworth Prison, 10pm

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 10/23. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Tony manages to rescue his relationship with Diane – for now.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Spencer asks Maddy if she would get back together with him. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 66/100. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 18/60. Ian Waite analyses the couples’ training. 7.00 Big Dreams, Small Spaces (S,HD). 3/5. Horticulturalist Monty Don helps amateur gardeners on the south coast of England.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Steve visits Jim to tell him exactly what he knows about his scheming.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S) 7.55 The Political Slot (S). Tory MP Chris Skidmore talks about jobs fairs.

7.00 Police Interceptors (R,S). Drugs are discovered when an uninsured motorist is pulled over. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Waterloo Road (S). 2/20. Vaughan introduces a project for the community – which Shaznay and Lisa use to help themselves. Darren seeks comfort in Rhiannon’s arms and Justin’s anger spirals out of control.

8.00 Trust Me, I’m a Doctor (S,HD). 2/3. Dr Chris van Tulleken explores the truth behind the hype of three so-called superfoods – garlic, watermelon and beetroot – and their link to reducing blood pressure.

8.00 Surprise Surprise (S,HD). 1/8. New series. Stephen Fry and Nicole Scherzinger reward an inspiring letter writer and Pharrell Williams gives a fundraiser the surprise of a lifetime. Holly Willoughby presents.

8.00 The Supervet (S,HD). 2/4. A dachshund is brought in with a deformed foot, a Labrador needs a hip replacement, and the owners of a shih tzu agonise over an extremely risky operation on the dog’s spine.

8.00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (S,HD). A couple whose retirement was ruined by an 8ft wall built by their neighbour between their properties. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 The Apprentice (S,HD). 3/14. The entrepreneurs create their own home fragrance ranges, with each team splitting in two – one half to concoct the products while the rest sniff out potential sales.

9.00 Gunpowder 5/11: The Greatest Terror Plot (S,HD). The inner secrets of the Gunpowder Plot are revealed in this one-off docudrama based on the interrogations of the captured Thomas Wintour and Guy Fawkes.

9.00 Scott & Bailey (S,HD). 7/8. When the body of a missing man is found on the moors, inquiries lead to a nearby farm, where the detectives discover something much more sinister than they could have anticipated.

9.00 Grand Designs (S). 8/10. Kevin McCloud returns to central France, where Denise Daniel and Doug Ibbs have finally finished transforming a dilapidated manor house after moving abroad in 2003.

9.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away (S,HD). 6/10. High Court enforcement officers Paul Bohill and Steve and Ben Pinner face their biggest eviction yet, as they take on squatters in a large central London office block.

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10.00 Grayson Perry: Who Are You? (S). 1/3. New series. The Turner Prize-winning artist spends time with people who are facing a crossroads or a crisis with their identity and represents each of them in some form of art.

10.00 Wentworth Prison (S,HD). 8/12. Franky resorts to extreme measures following Ferguson’s revelation, drug tests are issued after the discovery of Doreen’s pregnancy test and Liz makes a shocking admission.

10.00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired 10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) (S,HD). 3/11. Dara O Briain chats 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather to the third candidate to be 10.40 The MOBO Awards eliminated. Highlights 2014 (S,HD). Mel B 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented and Sarah-Jane Crawford host by Laura Kuenssberg. Followed the awards ceremony, held by Weather. earlier tonight at Wembley Arena.

11.05 My Brother the Terrorist (S,HD). Documentary following film-maker Robb Leech as he attempts to understand how and why his stepbrother Rich transformed into a Muslim terrorist.

11.20 Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve (R,S,HD). 3/3. The adventurer travels along the Yangtze in China. Last in the series.

11.00 24 Hours in Police Custody (R,S). 4/5. DC Colin Knight and PC Oly Tomlinson investigate after a young man is caught on CCTV accidentally dropping a large quantity of a substance thought to be cocaine.

11.00 Hey Big Spenders! Shopaholics Exposed (R,S,HD). The stories of people who have become addicted to shopping.

12.05 Film: Charlie & Boots (S,HD). (2009) Comedy drama, starring Paul Hogan and Shane Jacobson. ●●● 1.40 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.45 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: See Hear (R,S,HD). 12.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (R,S). Model and actress Twiggy digs deep into her family’s past. Last in the series. 1.50 Doctor Who (R,S). Clara faces a menace from another dimension. 2.40 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.00 Educating the East End (R,S). 12.55 Film: Fandry (HD). (2013) Premiere. Drama, starring Somnath Awghade. ●●● 2.45 Film: Rio Grande (S,HD). (1950) ●●●●● 4.30 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites (R,S,HD). 4.40 Location, Location, Location (R,S). 5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 Dallas (S,HD). 12.45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours (S). 1.10 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Fairground Attractions (R,S,HD). Squatters camp out on the Carters’ helter-skelter. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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12.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 2.30 British Touring Car Championship Highlights (HD). Round 10 from Brands Hatch. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). Guests air their differences.

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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.

2 £129 days from

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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

• One night’s bed and continental breakfast in a good hotel in the Greater London area • The services of a tour manager

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Thursday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Rip Off Britain – Live 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Call the Council (S). 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Perfection 3.00 Escape to the Country (S,HD). 3.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman (S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

7.50 Close Calls: On Camera (R,S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: A Taste of Britain (R,S). 9.05 Long Shadow (R,S). 10.05 Gardeners’ World (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 A Taste of My Life (R,S). 1.30 Ready Steady Cook (R,S,HD). 2.15 The Rockford Files 3.00 Cagney & Lacey 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.50 Great British Railway Journeys 5.20 Flog It!

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Police Interceptors. The work of a high-speed police interception unit. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). A terrorist takes Ducky and Kate hostage. 3.15 Film: Mom at Sixteen (S). (2005) Drama, starring Mercedes Ruehl. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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7.00 The Gadget Show (R,S,HD). Ortis checks out bluetooth speakers. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Watchdog (S,HD). 2/8. Consumer investigations, including a look at why some terminally ill patients are having trouble with life insurance policies, and the prams collapsing with babies in them.

8.00 The BBC Children in Need Sewing Bee (S,HD). 2/3. Gaby Roslin, Louie Spence, Mark Watson and Pam Ferris take to their sewing machines in a bid to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Sara Cox presents.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Lawrence senses an opportunity to split up Chrissie and Robert. 8.30 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S,HD). 7/11. Featuring a badly behaved puppy with a habit of biting.

8.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (S). 1/9. New series. The architect meets a man planning to make a crash pad out of the wreck of a private jet, and a gypsy tattoo artist transforming an old railway carriage into a home.

8.00 Underground Britain (S,HD). New series. Rob Bell explores feats of engineering, natural wonders and secret places, beginning in Scotland where he examines the gruesome secrets of Sculptor’s Cave in Moray. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Life Story (S,HD). 1/6. New series. David Attenborough narrates stories of animals’ journeys through life, beginning with the fight to survive infancy as various young creatures are targeted by predators.

9.00 Peaky Blinders (S,HD). 4/6. Tommy discovers the truth about the mission he is being forced to undertake for Major Campbell, while Arthur leads the takeover of London’s Eden Club.

9.00 The Great Fire (S,HD). 2/4. Thomas bursts into his sister-inlaw’s lodgings to save his family, but Sarah is nowhere to be seen, while Samuel brings news of the rapidly spreading fire to the king.

9.00 Educating the East End (S). 8/8. As the school year draws to a close, the programme explores the autism provision at Frederick Bremer, meeting a team who help to create a diverse community. Last in the series.

9.00 Burglars & Break-Ins: Caught on Camera (S,HD). 5/8. Journalist Nick Wallis joins police forces to reveal how CCTV is being used to fight crime.

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7.00 Channel 4 News (S) 7.55 The Political Slot (S). Plaid Cymru MP Elfyn Llwyd interviews businesses trading from Snowdonia.

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7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Robert Sugden returns to the village. 7.30 Is Britain Happy?: Tonight (S,HD). Jonathan Maitland explores the science of happiness.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S) 10.35 Question Time (S,HD). 5/38. Topical debate from Liverpool, chaired by David Dimbleby.

10.00 Russell Howard’s Good News (S,HD). The comedian’s perspective on the news. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Laura Kuenssberg. Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Scrotal Recall (S). 4/6. An unfortunate sexual mishap 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather occurs at Evie’s birthday party. 10.40 Sunday Night at the 10.30 8 Out of 10 Cats (R,S,HD). 3/9. Palladium (R,S,HD). 6/6. Rob Guests include Sarah Millican Brydon introduces music by Neil and Craig Revel Horwood. Diamond, Paloma Faith and Texas. Last in the series.

10.00 Inside Holloway (S,HD). 1/2. First of a two-part documentary exploring the history of the prison and its inmates, beginning with the period from its foundation in 1852 through to 1948.

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

11.20 Gunpowder 5/11: The Greatest Terror Plot (R,S,HD). The inner secrets of the Gunpowder Plot are revealed.

11.40 Regional Programme (S).

11.15 The Sex Clinic (R,S,HD). 2/3. A 75-year-old man finds out whether he has caught an infection after some risky activity, and a clubber fears he has contracted HIV following a wild weekend.

11.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away (R,S,HD). 6/10. High Court enforcement officers Paul Bohill and Steve and Ben Pinner face their biggest eviction yet.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: Inside the Taliban – Panorama (R,S). Nagieb Khaja reports from inside a Taliban stronghold. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Is Britain Happy?: Tonight (R,HD). Jonathan Maitland explores the science of happiness. 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.20 Supersize vs Superskinny (R,S,HD). 1.15 One Born Every Minute USA (S,HD). 2.05 Undercover Boss USA (R,S,HD). 3.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). 3.55 Location, Location, Location (R,S). 4.50 Win It Cook It (R,S,HD). 5.20 River Cottage Bites (R,S,HD). 5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Fairground Attractions (R,S,HD). Henry Danter sets about building a new helter-skelter. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Shandi tells John she wants to meet the rest of the family. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

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George Clarke’s Amazing … 8pm

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 11/23. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). It looks as though Sienna may be up to her old tricks again.

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The Great Fire, 9pm

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

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Topical stories from around the UK. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Kat has a proposition for Alfie. Followed by BBC News.

Russell Howard’s Good News, 10pm

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 67/100. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 19/60. A look ahead to the weekend’s action. 7.00 Big Dreams, Small Spaces (S,HD). 4/5. Gardener and expert horticulturalist Monty Don helps create two family friendly spaces.

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

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Life Story, 9pm

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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Friday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 Rip Off Britain – Live (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Call the Council (S). 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Perfection 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.05 Call the Council (R,S). 7.50 Close Calls: On Camera (R,S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: A Taste of Britain (R,S). 9.05 The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade (R,S). 10.05 Sea City 10.35 The Travel Show 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 A Taste of My Life 1.30 Ready Steady Cook 2.15 The Rockford Files 3.00 Cagney & Lacey 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.50 Great British Railway Journeys 5.20 Flog It!

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With Katie Price. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). From north London. 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Underground Britain (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Patricia Cornwell’s At Risk (S). (2010) Mystery, starring Andie MacDowell. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD). Dakota dodges a trap set by the police.

Lewis, 9pm

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, 8pm

Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy, 9pm

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 5/20. Homer and Marge parody the film Mr & Mrs Smith. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD).

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Kyle loses his temper when Matt insults Phoebe’s music. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Chris Evans and Alex Jones. 7.30 A Question of Sport (R,S,HD). Light-hearted quiz, hosted by Sue Barker. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 68/100. Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 20/60. A look ahead to tomorrow’s live show. 7.00 Big Dreams, Small Spaces (S,HD). 5/5. Monty Don helps create two gardens with an international flavour. Last in the series.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Kylie meets up with Callum, although she is not happy with what he wants.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S) 7.35 Unreported World (S). 4/8. Young Russian models hoping for a career in fashion.

7.00 World War II in Colour (S,HD). A look at how Nazi U-boats’ efforts to sever transatlantic supply lines affected the course of the conflict. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Stacey gets closer to Dean and Kat finally arrives back home. 8.30 Would I Lie to You? (S,HD). 7/8. With Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.

8.00 The BBC Children in Need Sewing Bee (S,HD). 3/3. Gemma Cairney, Kathryn Flett, Timmy Matley and Helen Lederer take to their sewing machines in a bid to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Anita Rani presents.

8.00 Secrets from the Sky (S,HD). 2/6. The remains of Old Sarum, the earliest settlement of Salisbury. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Kylie warns Callum to stay away from Max.

8.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (S). 1/22. New series. Coulson and his team of agents are now wanted fugitives with very limited resources, but they do not let this stop them from trying to keep the world safe.

8.00 Rome: The World’s First Superpower (S,HD). New series. Larry Lamb explores the rise of the Roman Empire and how it shaped the way we live today. He begins by focusing on the Italian capital of Rome. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Have I Got News for You (S,HD). 4/10. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the comedy news quiz. 9.30 Not Going Out (S,HD). 2/10. Lee gets invited to a christening party being thrown by neighbours Toby and Anna.

9.00 Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes (S,HD). 4/6. 9.30 Gardeners’ World (S,HD). 30/31. Monty Don provides hints and tips for seasonal tasks in the garden.

9.00 Lewis (S,HD). 3/6. Part one of two. When a student’s body is hauled from the canal with stab wounds, suspicion falls on her lover – a young astrophysics professor – and his jealous wife.

9.00 Gogglebox (S). 4/12. Capturing the households’ instant reactions to what they are watching on TV from the comfort of their own sofas. Narrated by Caroline Aherne.

9.00 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (S,HD). 1/4. New series. Alex embarks on a voyage of discovery back to her roots, beginning with a tour of northern Italy to uncover some of its hidden secrets including a Venice prison.

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Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever … 9pm

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

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Not Going Out, 9.30pm

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 The Job Lot (S,HD). 5/6. A stranger finds Trish’s phone – along with some rather personal snaps on it.

11.20 The Secrets (R,S,HD). 3/5. Oneoff drama. A young man receives an unexpected visitor. 11.50 EastEnders (S,HD). Omnibus.

11.00 Weather (S) 11.05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (R,S,HD). 4/13. 11.35 Later – with Jools Holland (S,HD). 6/8. Extended edition.

11.10 Out of Sight (S,HD). (1998) 11.05 The Feeling Nuts Comedy Romantic crime drama, starring Night (S). Jack Whitehall hosts George Clooney and Jennifer an evening of comedy and Lopez. ●●●● music aimed at raising awareness of testicular cancer.

11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (S,HD). 16/24. The death of a lieutenant commander appears to be suicide, but the team uncovers evidence that suggests it may be murder. Psychologist Nate Getz joins Kensi in the field.

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

12.35 Film: Perfect Creature (S). (2006) Vampire thriller, starring Dougray Scott. ●●● 1.55 Sign Zone: Question Time (R,S). Topical debate from Liverpool. 2.55 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

1.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service.

12.45 Scrotal Recall (R,S). 1.10 Film: Black Snake Moan (S,HD). (2006) Drama, starring Christina Ricci and Samuel L Jackson. ●●● 3.05 Very Important People (R,S,HD). 3.30 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (R,S,HD). 4.25 Location, Location, Location (R,S). 5.20 River Cottage Bites (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Fairground Attractions (R,S,HD). The Carters’ Victorian-style freak show. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). Hindu and Jain art. 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). A Staffordshire couple try to sell their house. 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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10.00 QI (S,HD). 4/18. With Josh 10.00 BBC News (S,HD) Widdicombe, Sue Perkins and 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed Frank Skinner. by National Lottery Update. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented 10.35 The Graham Norton Show by Evan Davis. (S,HD). 5/13. With Timothy Spall and Miranda Hart, with music by Maroon 5.

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10.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (S). 10.00 Body of Proof (S,HD). 6/14. 6/15. The host is joined by Kate becomes suspicious that Grammy-winning singerher new Ukrainian boyfriend songwriter Taylor Swift, who Sergei may be involved in the chats and performs Shake It murder of a suspected Off, and Scottish comedian prostitute. Crime drama, Kevin Bridges, talking about his starring Dana Delany. debut autobiography.

Ironbridge Gorge Victorian Christmas Departing 5 December 2014

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Blists Hill Victorian Town provides a unique setting in which to enjoy Christmas celebrations from the Victorian era.

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Our price includes: • Return coach travel • A visit to the Ironbridge Gorge • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation in • A visit to Birmingham’s the Midlands area Frankfurt Christmas Market • Entrance to Blists Hill • The services of a tour Victorian Christmas Market manager ©Chris Nottingham

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final word COLUMNIST SALI GREEN

HE subject that has spontaneously leapt into my mind for the Final Word today is ‘scaremongering’. The dictionary definition is ‘spreading rumours of disaster’ and my old reliable research companion Wikipedia has the following words to describe it: ‘Fear mongering or scare mongering is the use of fear to influence the opinions and actions of others towards some specific end. The feared object or subject is sometimes exaggerated, and the pattern of fear mongering is usually one of repetition, in order to continuously reinforce the intended effects of this tactic, sometimes in the form of vicious circle.’ Call me old fashioned but there is rather a lot of this behaviour going on at the moment, particularly from the national and international media. Many years ago I stopped watching the news on recommendation of a motivational speaker/writer who believed all the doom and gloom is a downer for us. Who wants to watch the evening news and go to bed worrying about all these awful things that are going on? Different awful things from this time five years ago and this time five years ahead (although they’d have us believe we won’t make it that far) but always plenty of bad news. Do you remember when Midlands Today used to put a light-hearted piece at the end, for example a dog who likes to drink beer where his owner is the landlord? I don’t know whether they still do those little uplifting ones at the end in order to leave us on a lighter note. My point here is that yes, there are horrendous things going on out there – always have been – and I am not sure it is the healthiest thing to keep on seeing and hearing about it. Staying informed, yes. There is only so much we can do to help matters and to protect ourselves from life’s dangers and what is going on in the big wide world. Sometimes I think it’s better to focus on what we can do, within our families and communities, and just try to do our best, and not pay too much attention to all the fear that is constantly being shoved down our throats. We know that Ebola is spreading and we know that

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we don’t want to catch it, so informative factual tips on procedures are helpful. And perhaps not so much flying around on aeroplanes until it’s under control might be the way forward. There is a difference between honest reporting, and scaremongering. Telling us that there is a zombie apocalypse on the horizon because of it just causes more panic and hysteria, and does that really help anyone? We’ve got to be positive, otherwise everyone is just living in fear.

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my ideal

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

Francis Poulenc and Jean Cocteau.

Quick-fire . . . Book or Kindle? Book.

WEEKEND...

Newspaper or TV? Newspaper. Early-bird or lie-in? Early-bird. Cup of tea or stiff drink? Tea . . . depending on the

FELICITY LOTT

time of day.

Drink of choice? Champagne.

Soprano

Felicity Lott is performing a charity concert at Christ Church in Cheltenham at 7.30pm tonight. Tickets cost ÂŁ20 and ÂŁ15 and can be purchased from Showcase in Montpellier Street,The WilsonTourist Information Centre, Clarence Street and Musical Instruments, Winchcombe Street. A limited number of tickets will be available on the door. Proceeds will go toThe Cobalt Unit, Music in Hospitals and the Christ Church Fabric and Maintenance Fund.

How would you describe your ideal weekend?

Peaceful at home with no words to learn and no rehearsals in prospect, no cooking to fret about and gentle walks in the country before curling up in front of the fire.

Who would you spend it with? My beloved.

What would you read?

I would start on Proust, once again, but with determination to get past the madeleine episode.

What would you watch on TV? Poirot or Lewis.

What would you listen to on iPod or radio? The News Quiz.

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

What would you eat? Carpaccio.

What would you drink? Vino Rosso.

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