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The Hundred-Foot Journey

Expect plenty of tart one-liners as Dame Helen Mirren stars in uplifting comedy drama The Hundred-Foot Journey. It’s a battle of wits between two restaurateurs in a close-knit French village. Catch it at Cineworld in Cheltenham or Gloucester Quays now.

Moreton Show Thousands are expected to flock to Moreton-in-Marsh today for one of the biggest agricultural events of the year. Livestock, show jumping and an array of stalls will keep the whole family entertained.

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Heading off to university means buying all the essentials – so we take a trip to Gloucester Quays, the place to shop for student style on a budget. Stylist Kate Parker has some advice for workwear and if you’re getting hitched, don’t miss our weddings special. P13

A trip to the beauty salon isn’t just about relaxation these days – customers want to see results. We visit one salon which combines a serene atmosphere with the latest beauty technology. P22

A wild flower meadow is a dream but hard work to keep looking great. So we’ve got some ideas for a different approach. And in the home, it’s time to cheer up and go for colour. P33

There are some new foodie brothers on the block – we meet restaurateurs Will and Calum Thompson who are appearing in a new Channel 4 series. Elsewhere we linger to eat in The Lamb Inn at Eastcombe, enjoying both the food and the views. P25

Cigar-chomping Boycie of Only Fools and Horses fame heads to Stroud tonight to entertain with showbiz tales. We chat to actor John Challis about the iconic sitcom plus we take a look at the highlights of Gloucester History Festival. P57

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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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O the kids are back at school, there is a heavy dew on the grass in the mornings and the nights are drawing in. If you’re suffering a case of end of summer blues, now’s the time to book your diary up with plenty of things to look forward to in the coming months. Top of our list is a seat at Sarah Connolly’s concert next weekend at Wycliffe College, in Stonehouse. The internationally-renowed mezzo-soprano, who lives in Selsley, tells us why she worries about the audience’s happiness as much as her own and has put together an uplifting programme with favourites by Britten, Schubert and Handel. Actor John Challis, better known as Boycie from Only Fools and Horses, is also dropping into Stroud tonight to talk about his showbiz career and provide plenty of humorous anecdotes.

@WeekendGlos One perk of the change in seasons is definitely the chance to revamp your autumn wardrobe. This month, stylist Kate Parker shows us how to inject some sophisticated style into our everyday workwear. If your home needs a makeover too, popular blogger Will Taylor from Bright Bazaar inspires us to inject plenty of mood-enhancing colour into our rooms. You can get more tips when he appears at Cheltenham Literature Festival in October. More sun is on the way, so don’t miss out on the chance to wander around Mary Keen’s stunning garden. And if you’re planning a big wedding, we’ve got plenty of ideas of what to wear and where to go. Have a wonderful weekend. Tanya Gledhill weekend@glosmedia.co.uk 01242 278066

This issue’s contributors were asked: What motto do you live life by and why?

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Memories of her father’s sage words and a line by Charlotte in the opera Werther still ring true for mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly. “There was a line that Charlotte sang, ‘my mother wrote me this letter saying I must do well in life’ and I was reminded of my father coming to auditions and waiting outside the stage door,” she says. “He would always say: ‘Never mind. Next time’.”

WEEKEND stylist Kate says: “The motto I try and live my life by is ‘to be kind and do the right thing’. “I also always try and check in with myself and make sure that ego isn’t getting in the way. So, for me today it’s all about finding the right balance and having respect for ourselves and one another. That can then be applied to most things in life – relationships, diet, exercise, how we dress…”

“Life’s too short to iron your underpants,”says Sally who interviews Sarah Connolly. “I saw it on a postcard about 20 years ago and thought it was great advice. “It’s lovely to have ironed knickers, an immaculate house, and all your chores done but there’s a balance. I’d rather be walking in the sunshine, breathing in the sea air, and spending time with the people I love.”

Kevin, of Kevin Fern Photography, visited Gloucester Cathedral this week for the unveiling of the epic Crucible2 exhibition. He says: “It’s better to fail aiming high than succed aiming low. “How do you know what you can achieve unless you set your sights for the stars? It’s important to have the confidence to go for things and be proud knowing that you’ve tried.”

The motto I live by, both metaphorically and literally, is: “The washing up can wait,” says Victoria. “I tend to always do the fun things before the jobs that need to be done. I suspect it’s the fun days out with my kids, summer evenings playing in the garden, or the conversations round the table with wine, that will form lasting memories. Not how clean my kitchen was.”

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HEN you sit in a darkened hall and watch Sarah Connolly singing arias in a long frock you wouldn’t think for a single second that in the run-up to the concert she has been thinking about you. But as well as being incredibly talented, eloquent, and extremely generous with her time, this internationally-acclaimed mezzo soprano is possibly the most thoughtful performer on the planet. Before one particularly long concert at Festival d’Aix-en-Provence she was specifically thinking about her English friends’ bottoms. “It was four hours of Handel and I thought it wasn’t fair to let them sit for that long so I popped out to the supermarket and bought some cushions and told them to come to my dressing room for them.” When one comments on how kind it is to think of others before undertaking such an important concert it has clearly never occurred to her that it’s an unusual thing to do. “Some people have paid £350 for a ticket and I’m very conscious of that. I want them to enjoy it. I very much feel it’s a bargain between me and the audience and I always want to do a good job for them and for the composer.” More examples are forthcoming. Ahead of next Saturday’s concert at Wycliffe College she has designed a programme that is specifically aimed at the delight and comfort of her guests. She’s including several Ivor Gurney songs, a bit of Britten, something from Messiah, Pie Jesu and Ave Maria, some Schubert, and, she says, some of Handel’s jolly arias. “I thought everyone would rather hear music they’d heard somewhere else. And I’ve made it a fairly short concert because I know how hard those seats are in the chapel.” Thinking again of her audience, she always ensures there is a translation available if singing in another language so everyone understands what she is singing about. “I’m not just singing the phone directory,” she says. “When I’m singing it means everything to me.” Sarah is giving her time free for the evening at Wycliffe which is to celebrate the installation of a new organ after an 18-month fundraising campaign. It’s a pleasure as her

11-year-old daughter Lily has studied at the Stonehouse school for years. “Lily is a great source of joy,” Sarah says. “She loves to sing and dance and is into her drama. From what I have seen she lights up the stage.” As life goes by, the heart-breaking experiences that come with age give extra depth to Sarah’s singing. Her mother’s death just months before Lily was born and memories of her father’s sage words after unsuccessful auditions all colour her reactions and the connection she makes with characters such as Henry Purcell’s Dido and Charlotte in Werther. “There was a line that Charlotte sang, ‘my mother wrote me this letter saying I must do well in life’ and I was reminded of my father coming to auditions and waiting outside the stage door. He would always say: ‘Never mind. Next time.’ “I understand the poetry of music more with age. It needs to mean something to you.” Despite being internationally adored, awarded a CBE in 2010, and performing at some of the world’s finest opera houses she still feels nerves. Before singing at Wigmore Hall, her favourite venue, she

wobbles because she can’t believe she is ‘lucky’ enough to be there. And before a fast coloratura she uses that nervous adrenaline to help her leap through the notes. Although she confides with a laugh that she once drank Coca-Cola to give her an extra boost before singing particularly lively piece at one o’clock in the morning. “Wycliffe is a different dynamic. “I’m more likely to get nervous because people see me every day in sweats with terrible hair and no make-up and then I’m all glam but I have learned to enjoy my time in less stressful situations.” Sarah has also given masterclasses at Wycliffe, one in which she teaches students why they should be attentive in theatres and concert halls. “It’s the audiences’ duty

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to be helpful, not pick their nose or fidget because even a little movement can put the performer off,” she says. Sarah recounts tales of people ferreting around under their seats and how the bright mobile phone light from someone texting was seriously distracting as she sang 90 minutes of Auber, live for a Radio 3 broadcast, and all from memory. “Once I was singing a Bach aria and I saw a man look at his watch then drop his arm in despair, he’d obviously missed his train. “I would have liked to tell him how terrible that made me feel.” Thanks to Sarah’s considerate planning, her Wycliffe audience is likely to be mesmerised. And if you’re lucky enough to be taking a stroll near Sarah’s home in the next few days you might just

hear her rehearsing. “I was practising a top B flat the other day and Lily shouted down the stairs: “Well done, Mummy. “Half of Selsley can hear me when I let rip.” ■ An Evening with Sarah Connolly CBE is in Wycliffe College’s chapel on Saturday, September 13, at 7.30pm. For tickets, £30, visit the Wycliffe website or call 01453 820401. The concert will be followed by drinks and canapés in Sibly Hall.

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THE only chef in the country to receive two Michelin stars for pub grub, Tom Kerridge, was named GQ’s Chef of the Year at the Royal Opera House in London this week. The Gloucester-raised chef, who owns The Hand and Flowers in Marlow is also the author of two cookbooks, Proper Pub Food and the recently released Best Ever Dishes. On winning the award, Tom said: “In 2011 we opened the first two Michelin-starred pub. “It’s a triumph for a fat middleaged bloke to be stood on the stage at the GQ awards.” Other winners at the GQ Men of the Year Awards included Tony Blair, Van Morrison, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Ringo Starr and Pharrell Williams. Actor of the Year went to Cotswolds actor Benedict Cumberbatch. The 38-year-old appeared in the third series of BBC’s Sherlock, was the voice of a dragon for The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, put in an epic performance in 12 Years A Slave and next month excels as Alan Turing in Enigma-code biopic The Imitation Game. Collecting his award, Benedict said: “This is wonderful. “I’d like to thank James McAvoy for not being available. “But seriously, it’s an embarrassment of riches. I’m in one of those extraordinary rooms with extraordinary people.”

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Guests viewed pieces by some of the biggest names in sculpture at the private view of Crucible2 at Gloucester Cathedral, hosted by Willans. The eight-week exhibition runs until October 31.

Photographer: Kevin Fern

Margaret Austen, managing partner at Willans, and The Dean of Gloucester, Stephen Lake

Nicola and Edward Allsop

Nigel Whittacker, Jennifer Emerson and Nick Southwell

Cllr Anne Regan, artist Sue Brown and Cllr Chris Ryder

Edward Gillespie, Roger Head, Alyson Gillespie, Mark Heywood and Mariana Sampson

Nick and Cherry Mayers with Richard and Sita Martin

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

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Going to university means living on a tight budget. So where better to shop for your new student life than Gloucester Quays? We find some bargains to send you off in style.

SPOTTED ON THE STREET

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

BEAUTY Organic treats It’s Organic Beauty Week so celebrate with a treat for your skin. Nourish Relax Softening Cleanser, £13, is enhanced with lavender oil and 98 per cent organic. It’s available from nourishskinrange. com. Or soothe your senses with Aromatherapy Associates’ Support Supersensitive Massage & Body Oil, £41, from aromatherapyassociates.com

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Summer sun taken its toll? Treat your skin to the all-natural Premier Cru Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial at Josspa in Cheltenham.

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Get your autumn wardrobe off to a flying start with this pretty Butterflies and Beasticles scarf from Silken Favours. Prices start at £135 but you get a pure silk scarf that will last a lifetime. Visit www.silkenfavours.com.

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To have and to hold . . pick up a new-season backpack. The stylish Portrait Backpack from The Cambridge Satchel Company comes in classic neutrals or hot pink. It’s £165 from cambridgesatchel.com

The North Face Fiery Red backpack, £39 (RRP £85)

Pretty storage boxes, £6.99, fromThe Works

Viners’ yellow cutlery set, £12 (RRP £20)

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Gap straight leg jeans, £19.99 (RRP £39.99)

Heading off to university? You’ll want to look great as you meet your new flatmates, even if you are on a tight budget. Dress for less and pick up some essentials with some bargain buys at Gloucester Quays . . . WEEKEND shows you how

TefalToast ‘n’ Egg, £29.99 (RRP £62.49)

Onitsuka sneakers, £52 (RRP £75)

Ice Watch, £49, from Chapelle (RRP £99)

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Grey hoodie from The North Face, £30 (RRP £60)

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Castings will be held on September 20 and September 21 2014 in allocated time slots. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced model, this will be excellent exposure for you as the entire City will be watching, including big name brands and coverage in various publications and at three very different fashionable locations. Experience is not necessary as training will be provided to the successful candidates.

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What do your clothes say about you as you’re rushing to get to work in the morning? Gloucestershire stylist and personal shopper KATE PARKER looks at workwear

HEN dressing for the workplace we make a statement about who we are. We communicate subliminal messages about our professionalism, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness – all in a glance. How we look communicates who we are without saying a word. Making a positive first impression can be a huge asset in our working lives. So, what looks are out there to help you stay on message in the office this coming season? This heavyweight jersey top from Jaeger (£199) marries formal and contemporary beautifully. Sleek teamed with cigarette pants, as pictured here, it will also ‘walk the talk’ with a streamlined black pencil skirt. The geometric pattern ensures that it’s figure flattering without being bodycon – perfect for the boardroom. Dark teal is a fabulous colour which suits many @WeekendGlos

people and was very much in evidence on the Gucci AW14 catwalk. It is a great colleague to the office classics including black, navy, and charcoal, and would also look good teamed with burgundy and camel. This teal dress from Whistles (£145) is perfect for the office and the integral belt ensures a feminine shape. I also love the fluid simplicity of this smoky blue dress from Gerard Darrel www.johnlewis. com (£210). A low-heeled black suede knee-high boot like this one from Russell & Bromley (£295) is a sophisticated alternative to heels. Keep your look light and the early autumn chill at bay with a softcoloured coat such as this shell pink one from LK Bennett (£395). The black belt keeps it sharp and stops it saying ‘dressing gown’. ■ www.kateparkerstyle. com

This Jaeger top works well with trousers or a pencil skirt. Or try the Whistles teal dress, top, or the blue dress from Gerard Darrel. Keep warm with the shell pink coat from LK Bennett and boots from Russell & Bromley

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For those beginning their office career, this neat white shirt with small collar fromTed Baker (£95), would be a great purchase, as would this high-waisted coated black pleated skirt (£60) from www.asos.com The striped fine knit from Peacocks (£12) would double up your options tucked into the skirt. Pair both looks with a pair of on-trend loafers like these from Zara (£29.99) and you will soon be walking towards a promotion.

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HELEN BLOW meets Linda Gray who has spent her career making sure her brides look just right

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F you’re planning your wedding any time soon, chances are that you’ll choose an ivory-coloured gown to walk down the aisle. Bridalwear specialist Linda Gray says 99 per cent of brides choose that colour for their wedding dress at her Gloucester shop. “Occasionally brides choose white but I feel it won’t be long before the blush and nude shades become more popular,” she said. When Linda moved to Gloucestershire from London 15 years ago she was designing and making every single dress she sold. In those days she worked from a studio at Harts Barn centre in Longhope, but since moving to her new shop in Gloucester seven years ago, she has converted from couture to retail gowns. “Although I don’t make the individual dresses any more, I still enjoy the creative side of the business and I love to personalise dresses to suit our brides’ specifications,” she said. Linda Gray Bridalwear is based in a beautiful ‘chapel’ building at Westgate Retail Park, with huge, high arched windows to give brides-to-be a real feel for their impending ceremony.

Linda, left, with assistant Jordan Lodge

“It’s the perfect setting for choosing a wedding dress,” said Linda, who gave up a high pressure career in marketing to make wedding dresses. “As a child it was my lovely granddad who first taught me to sew on a button at about the age of five,” she said. “My mum and grandmother were both talented seamstresses so it seemed perfectly natural for me to design and make my own clothes from a very young age. I initially started making wedding dresses for friends and then started the business in 1989 and have never looked back.” Linda says her background in bridal design has given her a good understanding of fabrics and the finer details of getting the fit just right. “I love art and design but my passion is wedding dresses,” she said. “It’s the most important and personal dress a woman ever wears. We understand that there’s a huge emotional attachment for them as well as the pressure of looking their best so making the right choice of dress is so important.” Linda moved to Gloucestershire on the spur of the moment. “I was visiting family in the Forest of Dean and fell in love with a little cottage

with a ‘for sale’ sign on it,” she said. “I viewed it on the same day and decided to move in more or less there and then. I sold my house in London and moved within three months.” Having been in the business for so long, Linda said the change in bridal dress styles over the years has been dramatic. “Now beading and lace are very popular but back in the 90s it was all plain fabrics with virtually no embellishments – the details were buttons, loops and piped seams,” she said. “Since then we’ve had a couple of major trends, including the puffed sleeves, brightly coloured dresses and the two-piece, which were skirts with a corset bodice. “We look for really good quality and sensible prices. Our philosophy is affordable luxury coupled with the best customer service.” Wedding dresses sell for between £500 and £1,800 in sizes 2 to 30 and the shop also sells bridesmaids and flower girl dresses and accessories, including shoes, tiaras, veils and jewellery. ■ Linda Gray Bridalwear celebrates 25 years in business on September 25. Call 01452 418880 or visit lindagraybridal. co.uk gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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Cream – Wedding Specialist Cream’s wedding expertise is always in huge demand – its wedding specialists not only provide a fantastic in-salon service but also travel around the region and even the country creating individual bespoke looks for brides. Cream is also always in demand to produce front cover wedding hair looks for national and local wedding magazines and companies. This model, Iris, has been given a soft modern twist on a classic French chignon and combines soft natural styling with discreet subtle plaits to give an elegant feel. This look was created for bespoke silk wedding dress company Chanticleer in Cheltenham. Consultations with Cream’s wedding specialists are complimentary and without obligation. Find Cream in Bath Road, Cheltenham, call 01242 579609 or in St Aldate Street, Gloucester, call 01452 305926 or visit www.creamhair.co.uk

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Linda Gray Bridalwear Enjoy affordable luxury from Linda Gray Bridalwear in Gloucester.There are beautiful wedding dresses in stock priced from £550-£1,600 in sizes 4-30. Linda Gray Bridalwear is an award-winning retailer. Find the boutique at Westgate Retail Park, the Island, Gloucester. Call 01452 418880 for further information or visit www. lindagraybridal.co.uk

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

Beauty therapist Pippa Thomas carries out the Premier Cru Ultimate Anti-Ageing Facial

TODAY is the Isbourne Open Day.There will be free talks and demonstrations from 10am onwards, and guest speaker Margrit Coates will show her animal communication in a talk at 2pm (£10). You can also attend a talk at 1pm about the new accredited NVQ L2 course running at the Isbourne College, Holistic Living – Foundations for Balancing the Mind Body and Soul. This is a new and unique course registered toThe Open College Network (WMR) and is a great introduction to the field for the holistically curious. All manner of stalls will be at the Open Day – from gifts and art to interactive wellbeing tasters and treatments. Do you have the potential to be a healer yourself? Then don’t miss the first free talk at 10.45am and find out what steps to take. Want to tryTai Chi?There will be a taster at 11.30am. Maybe you would like a one-to-one coaching session, massage or some reiki? Book a session. With raffle prizes to be won and delicious treats in the Isbourne Café, it’s a day not to be missed. WithTaster Week following close behind, there will be many free classes to attend, right up to September 14. Be sure to book as space is limited. On September 15 at St Luke’s Church Hall (7pm), we will be hosting Robert Holden, Hay House author and contributor to Oprah.com. Robert is a favourite for his take on how to be happy and if you have been struggling recently with fear, anxiety or grief this talk entitled Holy Shift! – Experiencing Love and Miracles inYour Life could be the nudge you have been looking for to get your life back on track.

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Less wrinkles? Plumper, smoother skin? Who wouldn’t want that? LUCY PARFORD tried a flagship anti-ageing facial, braving the use of a dermaroller – tiny needles to promote collagen and a radiant complexion

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HERE comes a point in life when you want more from a trip to a beauty spa than just emerging a bit more relaxed an hour or so later. In recent years there has been a rising trend in results-driven treatments, with people wanting to see a brighter complexion or firmer body almost instantly. Experiencing the best of both worlds is the perfect balance – a serene atmosphere combined with the latest beauty technology. Josspa, in Cheltenham, manages to appeal to both camps with an Easterninspired ambience and groundbreaking treatments by the likes of Karin Herzog, the world leader in oxygen skincare, and French brand Caudalie, which offers natural cosmetic treatments and products based on grape-seed Polyphenols. Set in a basement in Bath Road, Josspa is owned by Jo Donald who was so impressed by the Caudalie range she became a stockist when she gave her boutique spa a new look last year. Josspa offers a range of Caudalie treatments including facials and body massages. The flagship Caudalie treatment is the Premier Cru Ultimate Anti-Ageing Facial which promises to leave you with less wrinkles and fine lines and with skin that is plumper, smoother and radiant with youth and vitality. What woman doesn’t want that? The spa, which is just a short walk from Cheltenham Town Hall, is the perfect retreat within an urban environment. There is mood lighting, a homely atmosphere with many character features such as original fireplaces teamed with shabby chic and Easternstyle decor and flickering candles in the treatment rooms. My therapist, Pippa, led me through to one of the rooms which was comfortably decorated with tactile throws and heavy curtains shutting out any bright light. The facial begins with a gentle exfoliator, suitable for dry skin. The product was then removed with a

On a roll to a glow heavily-scented warm flannel and a refreshing spritz of mist. At the beginning, I had been warned the treatment included the use of a dermaroller. Prior to this, I’d avidly avoided anything with even the slightest needle. With sensitive skin, the very thought was terrifying. Now I’m the wrong side of 35 however and can’t deny the fine lines emerging, I thought it was time to take the plunge and see what all the fuss was about. Pippa first rolled the small dermaroller on the back of my hand to prove what a slight sensation it is. Suitably relieved, I relaxed into the second stage of the facial which included the dermaroller being rolled across my face to promote the production of collagen, and therefore hopefully a plumper and more radiant complexion. It was nothing more than a subtle pinpricking sensation, which was more noticeable on areas with a thin layer of skin, such as the forehead and neck, but as a novice it was certainly nothing like the torture device I had feared. After the facial massage, a hydro gel mask enriched with Resveratrol-Oleyl (sourced by Caudalie from grapevines) was applied to my face and as it got to work, Pippa applied a hand and arm massage to help me sink into a deep state of relaxation.

The facial is finished with an application of Premier Cru cream which contains Caudalie’s three patented natural active ingredients. Despite the intense treatment, my face wasn’t red afterwards and the skin did feel a lot smoother and nourished. It was glowing without the aid of make-up and I didn’t think twice about going out afterwards for the evening bare-faced. Something I wouldn’t dream of doing normally. A few blemishes came up over the following days, due to toxins being drawn out of the skin by the exfoliation process, so maybe not one for the night before a wedding, but an investment for the weeks and months to come. ■ The Premier Cru Ultimate AntiAgeing Facial costs £95 for 50 minutes. For more details, call 01242 520553 or visit www.josspa.com

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The best of Britain’s countryside on show in two display rings and across 30 acres of beautiful parkland at Frampton Court. Quality trade stands, craft marquee and much more.

Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire J13 off M5 www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk 01452 740152

Food Go wild with Channel 4's First Time Farmers Linger at The Lamb Inn's stunning country spot Life is always sweet at Hope and Greenwood

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Love organic and local food FOLLOWING the first Love Local Food Festival, which attracted over 2,000 visitors, Whole Foods Market Cheltenham is celebrating the best of West Country and organic food, drink and beauty in another two-day festival this weekend. The store, inTewkesbury Road, will present a host of local and organic suppliers in a farmers’ style market, celebrating the summer harvest. The Love Local and Organic Food Festival will be jampacked with tasty offerings from local food producers within a 50-mile radius of the store, who will be sampling and selling their wares. Some of the store’s favourite organic suppliers will also be joining in the fun, as part of the Soil Association’s annual Organic September campaign. Store ManagerTony Edge says: “This is a time of abundance in Gloucestershire and we are celebrating all that is wonderful about our local and organic produce. “We work with more than 60 local producers and hundreds of organic products – many of them will be here celebrating with us.” Suppliers already signed up for the event include Sibling Distillery gin, Doble & Bignall chocolate, Pukka teas and supplements, Relish theTaste chutneys and a host of fruit and vegetable suppliers from the surrounding countryside. Both days include something for all the family with free face painting for the kids and live music between noon and 4pm.

Wild AT HEART

Restaurateurs Will and Calum Thompson will be sharing their love of game during a television series that airs next week. SUE BRADLEY catches up with them

IRST it was the Fabulous Baker Brothers, now a new pair of Cotswold siblings are about to hit the small screen. Will and Calum Thompson from Eat Wild in Cirencester have starring roles in the Channel 4 series First Time Farmers, during which viewers will watch them work to realise their vision of bringing sustainably-sourced wild meat and game to the public. The highs and lows of the brothers’ journey towards opening their own restaurant have been filmed for the series, which Channel 4 says documents “how a new generation is breathing life into the agricultural world by balancing hard work with finding time for love, laughter and partying”. Calum, 22, says Will and a friend had been originally asked to take part in the first series of the programme but were wary as to what would be involved. After watching the initial episodes, however, the brothers decided that taking part was for them. “It was really good fun,” says Calum, a former student of Cirencester Deer Park School. “It was quite an interesting process – a bit of a learning curve. “The cameras followed us for about a year, but we don’t want to get into trouble by saying too much before the series is aired.”

Will and Calum founded Eat Wild in 2010 and went on to open their restaurant in May. Since then they’ve been building a solid following for dishes such as wild venison burger, wild rabbit and crayfish jambalaya and pulled venison chilli. Their overall mission is to portray game and field sports in a positive light and they feel that taking part in First Time Farmers will help them to achieve this. “I feel privileged and very excited to be in a position where we can portray a positive relationship with game and wild meat in a new light to a younger demographic and a broader audience of viewer who may not already be familiar with game,” says Will, 26. Calum hopes the series will pay dividends for the restaurant. “For us it’s publicity you cannot buy,” he says. “Ultimately for us it’s about promoting game and the shooting industry and even if it does that and nothing for our business I will be massively happy. “Our ethics come from the way we were brought up: our dad always taught us that if you’re going to shoot something, you eat it and we’ve always lived by that. “The restaurant is already doing very well, particularly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: we had a booking from some people in California the other day. They’re gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Calum, left, and Will Thompson at their restaurant in Castle Street, Cirencester

coming over in November and wanted to make sure they could get a table. “TripAdvisor is going well: after three months we’re sitting at number 11 out of 86 restaurants in Cirencester. “I think what we’re doing appeals to people who have watched Jamie Oliver over the years: you can’t get more local than game.” During the show, which goes out on Thursday, viewers will see the brothers going out shooting, foraging and fishing before going on to butcher what they have caught and sell it at farmers’ markets and from a mobile catering van. Will and Calum developed their love of shooting, foraging and fishing from their father while growing up in Poulton, South Cerney and Ampney St Peter. Both brothers went to Hartpury College after leaving school. Afterwards Will studied at Harper Adams University before taking up dry stone walling, serving in pubs and working on a cattle station in Australia. Calum went to the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester to study conservation heritage management before switching to land management. @WeekendGlos

He left before graduating to start Eat Wild. Calum says he and Will work well together because of their individual strengths. “Will is much better at organising things than me and he’s probably the better cook, although only marginally,” he laughs. “I was originally front of house; I am a bit more chatty than Will. “We actually get on really well: I wouldn’t be in business with him if we didn’t. “If we do have an argument we still have to go home together.” As for the future, Calum says it would be his dream to follow in the footsteps of fellow Cotswold brotherly pairing Tom and Henry Herbert and have a TV series with Will. “Henry Herbert has been to the restaurant and commented on Facebook about our burgers,” he says. If nothing else, the brothers have their sights set on following up their Cirencester restaurant with a second in Cheltenham. “After that we hope to take over the world,” laughs Calum. First Time Farmers is on Channel 4 at 10pm on Thursday.

The Lamb Inn has a stylish dining area

Independent wine merchant offers bespoke service Bablake Wines is sponsoring Pub/Bar of theYear at theTaste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards complete range of drinks for any establishment, from beers and ciders to premium spirits and soft drinks. We even offer a range of snack products. Working with all the major brand owners, we can offer you a great commercial deal backed up with first class service and a dedicated local account manager to work with you and develop your business in partnership with us. We have our own ‘in-house’ marketing department which can design bespoke drinks menus or own label wines and champagnes for your outlet giving you the personal touch for your customers. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your business needs with you, so if you would like to experience all Bablake Wines has to offer then why not give us a call?

ESTABLISHED in Coventry in 1929 and multi awardwinning, Bablake Wines Ltd has been supplying drinks to the licensed trade for over 80 years. We were started by Ronald Vincent Wyles and his descendants still own and run the business today overseeing the expansion as we opened further depots in both Gloucester and Bristol making ourselves one of the largest independent drinks distributors in the UK delivering throughout the country. Our passion for wines has developed over the many years, as has consumers’ taste buds and variety is more crucial now than ever. We stock over 1,000 wines from over 20 countries. We also source wines for special events and carry stocks of collectables for the real connoisseur taking our total wine range to over 1,500 bins. Our service doesn’t stop there though, as the market has evolved we have diversified and now supply the

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HY haven’t we been here before? That was the thought that sprung to mind, when we visited The Lamb Inn at Eastcombe. By now I reckon I have a pretty good knowledge of the beer gardens of the Stroud valleys and the best spots for alfresco pints. But The Lamb was one garden that had passed me by. It’s a stunning spot for a Sunday afternoon or summer evening drink with views overlooking the Toadsmoor valley. And inside is appealing too. Large windows make the most of the view, and while it remains a traditional pub, the dining area is stylish. My companion and I both picked specials from the blackboard. There’s a daily ‘market fish’ option at The Lamb, which was seabass fillet with risotto and salad (£13.50) on the day we visited. He asked for the risotto to be substituted for chips. I picked the burger of the day option, which came with cheese and bacon (£9.50). The burger was a decent take on this pub standard, a hearty burger, with its calorie-laden extra fillings. There was a decent portion of chips. The seabass however was disappointing.

While the fish fillet was excellent, reported my companion, the serving of chips seemed stingy (11 chips – we counted them). It made the dish seem poor value, especially when compared to my daughter’s children’s meal of fish goujons for £5.50 which was a good serving and looked excellent quality. Indeed we were somewhat surprised that when my companion actually ordered an extra portion of chips (£2.50), having clearly just finished a £13.50 main course that staff didn’t offer to bring him an extra serving complimentarily. Service, while friendly, was a little inattentive generally. Our table was set restaurant style, with wine glasses, water glasses and two settings of cutlery each. As family diners we weren’t using any of this, but no-one cleared it away. It meant we were surrounded by empty glasses and cutlery on a cramped, cluttered table. A dessert however provided an excellent end to our meal. Eton Mess (£4.90) was clearly homemade and a yummy combination of sharp fruit, cream and meringue. We enjoyed our visit to The Lamb, it’s a lovely spot with a great garden and a friendly team.

THE LAMB INN Location: Dr Crouch’s Rd, Eastcombe, GL6 7DN Food: Traditional British Price: Starters from £3.80; mains from £9.50 Service: Friendly Atmosphere: Lovely Contact: 01452 770261

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COOK has launched a selection of mouthwatering traybakes to get you through the day.They are prepared by hand and include Billionaires Shortbread and Chocolate Brownie, £3.99 each. COOK Bath Road, Cheltenham www.cookfood.net @WeekendGlos

Life is sweet . . . Rosehip Iced Gems Ingredients 1 medium egg white 50g caster sugar Pink food colouring paste 50g white chocolate 1/2tsp rosehip syrup (available from Lakeland in Cheltenham) 1-2tbsp crystallised rose petals You will also need a piping bag and size 30 star nozzle

Method Preheat the oven to 110C/22Â°F/Gas 1/4. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Fit the piping bag with the nozzle. Whisk the egg white in a spotlessly clean greasefree bowl until as stiff as a stalk and it clings to the side of the bowl. It should be so steady that you can hold the bowl upside down over your head and nothing will slip out. Continue to whisk, adding the sugar a tablespoon at a time until it has dissolved in the mixture. Add a dot or two of pink food colouring paste to the bowl with a skewer. Fold very roughly into the meringue. Spoon into the piping bag. Dot a little meringue on the back of each corner of the parchment and press down to secure. Pipe little meringues on to the parchment, working quickly and evenly. Bake the meringues in the oven for an hour and 40 minutes until you can lift one easily from the parchment.Then allow to cool. Melt the chocolate in a bowl resting over a pan of simmering water, making sure the base doesn't touch the water. Fold in the rosehip syrup. Whizz the rose petals in a mini food processor, until roughly chopped, or use a knife. Spread the base of each meringue with a little chocolate, then dip in the chopped crystallised rose petals. Allow to set, then serve. Sweets Made Simple by Miss Hope and Mr Greenwood is published by BBC Books, priced ÂŁ16.99. Catch the Sweets Made Simple show on BBC Two at noon today or visit the store in Covent Garden.

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ART PREVIEW

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A one-off art event was held between The Stag Gallery, Artventure and The Gallery @ The Crown in Cirencester. Guests enjoyed drinks and canapes at the preview of Remixing Imagination.

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Lucy Dowie and Ben Axford

Jonathan Sherratt and Emma Rowe

Brendan Stagg, Gail Daley, Charlie Hill of Artventure and Bill Daley, co-owner ofThe Crown

Samantha Brewin,Tom Keevill and RebeccaYates

Claire Bamford-Logan and Ben Logan

Heather Dash with her work, Nostalgia 1

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Sedums, also known as ice plant, are the ideal plants to extend seasonal interest. In early summer they offer succulent foliage in shades ranging from pale green to deep red, while the flowers, from yellow to pink and coppery red, start to colour in late summer and can last until well into autumn. Popular varieties include S. spectabile and S. telephium, which are a magnet to bees and butterflies. Most like well-drained soil and are drought tolerant.They look good combined with asters. @WeekendGlos

Make merry with a meadow look Wild flower meadows are wonderful but take a bit of work to keep going year after year. We meet expert gardener Mary Keen who has found a solution with her own airy summer look

True colours After all those neutrals, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hear it for some colour. Makeyou-smile-style is the trademark of interiors blogger and colour guru Will Taylor, who grew up in Gloucestershire

Creating and maintaining a wildflower meadow is a tricky challenge, as designer and writer Mary Keen discovered. She’s created her own version, packed with perennials, annuals and grasses. MANDY BRADSHAW paid a visit Mary Keen in her garden

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For years dahlias were considered deeply unfashionable but for late summer colour in borders and containers they are among the best. ‘Waltzing Matilda’ is a particularly striking variety whose shot orange-red whirled flowers resemble a child’s seaside windmill.

NE of the uncertainties about gardening is predicting how a new scheme will fare long-term. What may look good and be easy to manage in the first season can mature badly or develop unforeseen maintenance problems. A few years ago on a visit to writer and designer Mary Keen’s garden, I encountered one of the first pictorial meadows. Developed by Professor Nigel Dunnett at Sheffield University, these colourful seed mixes have grown in popularity – seen most notably at the Olympic Park in 2012 – and are used in many public and private gardens. At the time, Mary was justifiably pleased with the results, what she described as “like hundreds and thousands or confetti”. So, on a recent visit I was surprised to find the pictorial meadow had been abandoned. “It was absolutely wonderful and everybody loved it. It was a children’s picture of a meadow but you can’t do it for ever,” says Mary. “We had it for four years and it got steadily worse.” It appears that while the scheme had started well, over time the annual flowers were beginning to lose the battle with weeds. “The chickweed got worse and worse and weeding in annuals was impossible.” Yet Mary had no desire

to return to the traditional herbaceous border that had preceded the meadow and instead has gone for a sort of ‘halfway house’ with a mix of perennials, annuals and grasses that have the loose feel of the meadow but without the need to re-sow every year. She’s at pains to point out that this is not ‘prairie planting’ but something less regimented. “I wanted it to be airy and not what I call ‘blokey and blockey’,” she explains. The perennials have been chosen for their ‘transparent’ quality: Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’, whose narrow flower spikes have a delicate feel; pale yellow scabious on long stems; the loose flowerheads of patrinia; blue Verbena hastate. Grasses – not, admits Mary, one of her favoured plants – are the graceful Sporobolus heterolepis and Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldshleier’, which has airy golden flower stems. Against these are some of the annuals that have survived from the pictorial meadow, including Shirley poppies and cornflowers, while pink Japanese anemones are a remnant of the original herbaceous border. To these she has been adding other annuals, such as ladybird poppies, and earlier flowering things to extend the season, among them blue aquilegia and foxgloves. The result is a border with movement. There’s a haze of gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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gold from the grasses and spikes of colour from the perennials, while here and there a patch of poppies adds a dash of scarlet. “I love it,” says Mary. “It’s so different from anything I have done either for clients or here. “I like this kind of mad, hazy, spotty wild look. I like everything crashing into everything else.” However, it is, she says, “very much a work in progress” and already there are plans to move some of the verbena further forward to create more of a transparent screen. “We’re making notes about what works,” Mary says. What will not change is keeping the planting below the hedge line so views to the nearby listed church remain uninterrupted. This relaxed style is not completely new at The Old Rectory. In the ‘Summer Garden’, Erigeron annuus holds its dainty, white flowers high against the blue spikes of perovskia and the annual Persicaria orientalis, which Mary prefers to the more solid

P. amplexicaulis ‘Firedance’ growing nearby. “For me, it’s too static,” she explains. Above all, at the end of the year she likes dahlias for their injection of colour and they are one of the garden’s September highlights, ranging from the stunning cerise ‘Winston Churchill’ and the purple ‘Admiral Rawlings’, favoured by Mary because of its height, to deep red ‘Babylon’ and ‘Chimborazo’, with striking red and yellow flowers. One of her best, bought from Avon bulbs as an unnamed seedling, is a hardy, crimson D. coccinea. “It’s almost like a cosmos and gets very tall,” Mary says. Dead-heading with this style of planting is a priority and it does make for fairly labour intensive gardening. “But I don’t mind,” she says. “It’s my garden and I enjoy it.” ■ The Old Rectory, Duntisbourne Rous, is open on September 15 from noon5.30pm for the National Gardens Scheme. Entry £5.

Hooked on hue Interiors expert Will Taylor will be returning to his home town in October to appear at Cheltenham Literature Festival. SUE BRADLEY discovers how heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had a year to remember

Will’s home is featured on the front cover of his book, published by Jacqui Small LLP, with its bright yellow sofa, graphic striped rug and statement black grandfather clock

IFE is never dull for colour guru Will Taylor but the past 12 months have been spectacular even by his standards. The man behind the internationally popular Bright Bazaar blog has brought out his first book, the research for which has taken him across Europe and the United States. Since then he has crossed the Atlantic again to promote ‘Bright Bazaar – Embracing Colour for Make-You-Smile Style’ during a six-week tour that visited Las Vegas, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles before ending up in London. “It’s been a busy time; pretty full on,” says Will, who grew up in Bishop’s Norton before moving to Longlevens. “People seemed to be very excited and passionate. A lot of people I met at book signings had been reading my blog for years. I had to keep pinching myself it was happening. “The book is very much of the style of the blog in that it’s very accessible; I want to help people to discover colour again. I want interior design to be enjoyable. “The book is being published in the UK, America, Australia and Asia, with German and Italian language editions out this month. Will’s “quintessentially colourful” blog has made him a well-known face in the UK, but even he was surprised when people began approaching him in the streets in the US. “It was so bizarre,” he laughs. “I was walking along Fifth Avenue and people came up to me because they recognised me as Will Taylor from Bright Bazaar. “The same thing happened in Beverly Hills, where somebody came up to me to say they had been reading Bright Bazaar for years. It was very humbling and touching.” As if all this were not enough, Will was off on his travels again later in the year: this time to a vineyard in the Balearics to marry his partner Toby. And while the pair sported yellow ties for the occasion, a trademark bow tie in Will’s case, along with matching ‘accents’ on their wedding tables, the man who says he is “unashamedly hooked on hue” was happy for the natural beauty of the vineyard to shine through on their big day. “It was such a wonderful setting that did not need extra embellishments,” Will enthuses. “The ceremony kicked off at 7pm and went through the night. It was all very Spanish; some people are saying it was a bit like Mamma Mia without the dancing on the tables.” Will’s mission to encourage people to enjoy more colourful lives will see him returning to his home county on Friday October 3 to appear at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. It’s a visit he’s looking forward to, even though he admits he’s “slightly terrified” at the thought of being part of such a prestigious event. “I love coming to Cheltenham, it has a very special place in my heart,” says Will, who attended the Richard Pate School in Leckhampton before going on to Sir Thomas Rich’s in Longlevens. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

Colour guru Will Taylor

The audience will hear him talk about bringing colour into the home. “My advice is to take yourself out of interior design and into other areas of your life,” he says. “Look at your wardrobe and think if there are certain colours that you pick; look at holiday photos and see if there are certain colours on which you focus. “These are great ways to discover the colours you like. “Bright Bazaar isn’t about telling people to paint their homes bright green, it’s just trying to open people’s eyes to colour a bit more and be a champion of it as an element of our lives.” Photographs of Will’s own home feature in his book and even grace the front cover of the UK edition. “I love yellow and I love blue, two colours I really love to combine together,” says Will, who lives in west London. “I have a bright yellow sofa, which I layer with red and green accessories. “To keep it sophisticated, there is a graphic black and white striped rug and a statement black grandfather clock to pull it all together. “It’s a great honour to have my home @WeekendGlos

on the front cover of the book.” Writing an interior design guide and criss-crossing the United States to sign books were far beyond Will’s expectations when he began writing about his love of colour back in 2009. The journalism graduate had drifted into television work after leaving university, with stints on Blue Peter and Strictly Come Dancing; yet while exciting, it did not leave a lot of time for his interest in interior design. Today, regular instalments of Will’s Bright Bazaar blog are eagerly awaited by thousands of subscribers, while his Pinterest site has some 2.6 million followers, making it the most popular in the UK. “I still cannot quite believe that something I started in my bedroom has become my full-time job,” he says. “What is nice is that the blog has not only become my career but has enriched my personal life with such lovely people.” ■ See Will on October 3 at Cheltenham Town Hall, 3.45pm. Tickets cost £8 from www.cheltenhamfestivals.com ■ www.brightbazaarblog.com

Lying within beautifully maintained gated grounds of 0.85 of an acre, this delightful spacious Arts and Crafts-style family home offers well proportioned and versatile accommodation filled with an array of character features, to include exposed beams, window seats and pretty fireplaces. The property comprises of four bedrooms, with family and en-suite bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, a games room and plenty of parking with a double garage.

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property details Location : Haresfield Price : ÂŁ1,250,000 Agent : Hamptons Stroud Contact : 01453 568148

A Cotswold Garden Paradise The property occupies a discreet position on the cusp of the well regarded village of Chalford and affords some spectacular valley views due to its escarpment position, atop Chalford Hill. Its origins date back to the mid 17th century when it was probably constructed by one of the eminent weavers of the time. It has seen many carefully chosen additions and an extensive modernisation program under the watchful eye of the current owners in the interim years.

property details Location : Chalford Hill Price : Guide Price ÂŁ1,950,000 Agent : Hamptons Stroud Contact : 01453 568148

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Set in a delightful residential area within easy reach of good local schools is this splendid, extended five bedroom detached family house. Its accommodation comprises an entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, living room, dining room, a music room, two studies, a modern fitted kitchen, breakfast room, utility room, five bedrooms including the master with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, a guest bedroom with en-suite, a playroom and a bathroom. Lovely landscaped gardens, garage and off road parking. D

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

A substantial five bedroom detached family house with a self-contained apartment, in all about 5576 square feet, within a plot of approximately three quarters of an acre. Its accommodation in brief comprises a reception hall, drawing room, dining room, cloakroom, study, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, utility and laundry, four bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a bathroom with separate shower. The apartment has a kitchen, living/dining room, a bedroom and bathroom. Benefits include two garages, one with a leisure room. D

property details Location : Bredon Price : ÂŁ1,100,000 Agent : Errington Smith & Co Contact : 01242 575805

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Over 5000 sq ft of stunning Cotswold Stone conversion in beautiful setting. Thoughtfully converted barn in an 'L shape' with adaptable living and sleeping area, makes this the perfect family home or country residence in which to spread out. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 receptions, family kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom/wc. 3 car drive under garage, parking for 8 cars, gardens to 3 sides and open countryside aspect to rear. Just a hop out of Cheltenham through dramatic Cotswold countryside and well away from any noise. EPC - D

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property details Location : Cheltenham Price : ÂŁ1,450,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

Built in 1790, this four bedroom Grade II listed Georgian home in the heart of central Cheltenham surprises and delights with its strong regency stature with a twist of modern style interior and period features. Set over 4 floors, this is a lovely light house with sash windows throughout. The top floor contains the master suite with dressing area and large en-suite as well as another bedroom. Superbly positioned for town centre living, benefitting further from off road parking. EPC - E

property details Location : Cheltenham Price : ÂŁ575,000 Agent : Fine & Country Contact : 01242 220080

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11am to 4pm on September 20 and 21. Mr Wagner said: “When I was young we lived in the humid tropics of Malaya. My father was passionate about keeping our bungalow cool, with insulation to keep the heat out, and basic low powered air conditioning units. “My mother’s brother was an architect in Sweden, who taught me about the wooden frame highly insulated but correctly ventilated buildings that are standard in Scandinavia, but only now being introduced into the UK. “So I have chosen to invest in the future by spending on technology that saves energy, which will result in a lower running cost, reduced impact on the environment, leaving funds to experience life and a better retirement.” Christian’s Cheltenham home is detached and built in the 1980s. When he bought it, it had poor insulation and the heating had reached the end of its life. He also has a new-build property on a Hebridean Island 40 miles off the West coast of Scotland. Being newbuild, he added he had full control of the design, energy saving features, and aesthetics. Cheltenham Green Doors’ open weekend, which is free, will take place on September 20 and 21. Members will be launching the open weekend on September 16. The event, to be attended by Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood, will be held in Montpellier Gardens. Estate agency Read Maurice and heating and plumbing engineers Shackleton & Wintle are supporting the weekend. Sponsors include Transition Town Cheltenham, Vision 21, Cheltenham Connect and Transition Cleeve. Grant funding has been issued by Community Pride and the Centre for Sustainable Energy.

For more information and opening times of the homes and gardens, visit www.cheltenhamgreendoors.org.uk. There will be information hubs at the Gardens Gallery from September 17 to 21 and at the Greener Gloucestershire Festival on the University of Gloucestershire’s Park Campus on September 20.

Stephen Ladyman is a former health minister and is now a director of Oak Retirement Ltd. In the sixth of his monthly articles, he discusses the financial benefits of downsizing into retirement property

The most popular reason for moving into retirement property is practicality, the need to find a property that you can manage more easily as you get older and so enable you to maintain your independence, but the financial benefits are in a strong second place. A modern retirement property will often be better insulated and so have lower energy costs than your old family home and maintenance costs will also be lower. In addition, retirement property will often be in a lower council tax band and should come ready fitted with an emergency call system that you would otherwise have to pay to have installed and monitored. Most service charges will include building and grounds maintenance, but not the maintenance of the interior of your own apartment, and building insurance, but not contents insurance. It should also cover the cost of on-site staff but you should check whether these staff are onsite 24 hours a day or just for a few hours during the working week. There is also a financial benefit to be gained from moving into retirement property that follows the extra-care model. Extra-care developments are designed to help you maintain your independence and that means that only a small number of people (evidence suggests only about 3%) will find themselves having to move out of this type of development into a care home with all the costs that are involved in that. In addition, if your savings fall below a certain level the Council will have to help you out with care costs should you need extra help and when calculating your contribution the current rules say the Council must exclude the value of any property that you or your spouse are living in.This means that while you or your spouse live in your extra-care property the value of that property is protected and can ultimately be passed onto your heirs. Oak Retirement is working with the Markey Group to develop Honeybourne Gate, a retirement development in Cheltenham that will follow the extracare model. Find out more at www.honeybournegate.co.uk or telephone 0800 4714793.

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Antiques & Auctions

The Don based collectables such as autographs, cigarette cards and paperwork items such as ration books, receipts and letters. Many items are of relatively low value but higher value items could include, for example, a previous lot sold at Smiths giving details of criminals hanged on the gallows at Gloucester and their crimes. Some of the most valuable cards come under this

category such as images of local industry, post offices, pubs or events such as village fairs. Cards of sports personalities, celebrities, trains and aeroplanes are also popular. When it comes to stamps, the market is still strong for higher value albums. Smiths has a specialist consultant to value these sections and further entries are invited. For details, call 01531 821776.

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MARTIN KIRBY didn’t think cruises were for him, until he stepped aboard the MS Boudicca bound for Bilbao in Spain . . .

CRUISE? What . . .you . . . on a ship? Actually going on a cruise?” That reaction, when I told family and friends where I was off to, wasn’t surprising, given my usual reluctance to leave the shores of Blighty. However, over the years, so many people have told me that cruising is a great way to holiday and how they had a fantastic time that I decided to see what the fuss was about. I was inspired to take a nautical break after realising that I could relax while we travelled and when on the ship I’d still have all the convenience of staying in a UK hotel. With that decided, the globetrotting Mrs Kirby and I got down to choosing our itinerary. We thought a shorter cruise (in this case six nights) would be a good idea as a ‘taster’ and Fred. Olsen was operating a trip taking in Bilbao, on the northern coast of Spain, with two stops – La Pallice and Lorient – on the coast of Brittany, during the return journey. The departure point was Avonmouth –

another attraction for me. Well, not the port itself, if I’m honest, but the fact that it’s only a few miles from where we live. This is another deliberate policy by Fred. Olsen, whose slogan is ‘Bringing the world closer to you’. The idea is that no-one in the UK should be more than two hours’ travelling time from one of the company’s departure points. When we arrived in Avonmouth, the weather had decided to give us a memorable send-off and force eight gales had meant that our ship, The MS Boudicca, had been unable to enter the port’s small lock, so she had to tie-up at nearby Portbury and after check-in, all of the near 800 passengers had to be taken on the 10-minute journey from Avonmouth by a fleet of coaches. The operation went as smoothly and swiftly as could be expected and the level of organisation and efficiency displayed by Fred. Olsen staff was typical of what we experienced throughout the trip, which is why there was very little in the way of grumbling

from our fellow travellers. In fact, everything about a Fred. Olsen cruise is so seamless that referring to it as ‘military efficiency’ would be doing it an injustice. During the short turnaround time in port, every conceivable item the crew might need to ensure that guests have a truly magnificent experience has to be checked, loaded and stored away without the slightest hitch. After all, once the ship is at sea, there’s no way of ordering-in some extra cases of wine or a spare part for one of the ships four mighty diesel engines. One thing that has to be right is the food. Fred. Olsen prides itself on the quality and variety of dishes presented to its passengers and on the Boudicca, the quality of the food and service was utterly superb. At every sitting, as well as an astounding choice on the main menu, for fussy eaters there was an alternative selection. Our designated waiters were Arnold and Elvis – probably not their real names but being from the Philippines, as were many of the crew, gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

CRUISING AROUND

Departures: Fred. Olsen cruises depart from Harwich,Tilbury, Dover, Southampton, Bristol (Avonmouth), Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth (for Edinburgh), Greenock (for Glasgow) and Belfast. Cost: The Emerald Isle Mini Cruise

departs from Avonmouth on September 12 2015.This three-night break takes in Dublin and Waterford. Prices start from £299 per person and include all food and entertainment on board and port taxes.

Contact: www.fredolsencruises.com or call 0845 4853358.

A flower sculpture at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

I suspect they choose to use names that would be easier for guests to remember. At any rate, I doubt the level of attention they provided would have been any less than Her Majesty experienced on the Royal Yacht. They even took notice of anyone leaving the table and delayed serving that person’s next course until they had returned. During any trip, there are at least two formal nights when dinner jackets and bow ties are preferred for the gentlemen but a decent lounge suit and tie will be enough for you to avoid walking the plank. Needless to say, the ladies are experts at looking their elegant best anyway and on these days, there was even complimentary Champagne at breakfast. On the second night aboard, passengers were introduced to senior officers by the most senior officer – Captain Sten Jensen, a very experienced cruise Captain with a great sense of humour – over complimentary cocktails. After that, it was entertainment time and the nightly shows were well worth staying up for. As well as the ship’s own professional entertainment team, there are regular appearances by familiar TV faces from both the music and comedy worlds. The on-board accommodation ranged from standard to luxury suites with private balconies, but no matter which you occupy, every day the beds are made, the en-suite cleaned and fresh towels laid out. At every stopover there were optional tours to places of interest at an additional cost – but individuals could make use of complimentary shuttle buses to explore in their own way, or – as @WeekendGlos

plenty did, stay on the ship and admire the view from a poolside sunbed. We visited the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, a truly magnificent building that is a shrine to modern art and it’s impossible not to be impressed by the sheer scale of the place. At the next landfall, La Pallice at La Rochelle in France, the venues we chose were the historic city of Saintes, with its Gothic Cathedral and a tour of the Castle of La Roche Courbon, which is also known as the ‘Castle of Sleeping Beauty’ due to the fact that for around 100 years it was unoccupied, boarded up and overgrown with ivy. It’s now a major tourist attraction and worth the journey inland. Our final jaunt, from Lorient in Brittany, took us to Quimper (pronounced Camp-air). The charming little city is a gem from the Middle Ages, overflowing with timber-framed houses and quaint cobbled streets. At all times, we had the benefit of being shepherded by local guides who spoke fluent English. By the time we arrived back in Avonmouth, we had experienced one of the most relaxing and interesting holidays ever. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and nothing was overlooked.

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travel PICK OFTHEWEEK

The Wheatsheaf coaching inn, in Northleach, is a finalist for the Best Budget Boutique Hotel inThe Smith Hotel Awards 2014. Its sister hotel No.131, in Cheltenham, is also up for Best Newcomer. THE WHEATSHEAF INN West End, Northleach www.cotswoldswheatsheaf.com

THE WEEKEND

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The Paying Guests Sarah Waters, £20

Meticulous Fingersmith and Tipping The Velvet writer Sarah Waters heads back a century for her sixth novel, the compelling and richly written The Paying Guests. Opening up in London in 1922, we meet Mrs Wray, a formerly well-to-do widow and her spinster daughter Frances who have fallen on hard times and are forced to take in lodgers to make ends meet. Somewhat brasher than

The Zone Of Interest Martin Amis

Man At The Helm Nina Stibbe

the Wrays, Lilian and Leonard Barber bring a change in their domestic dynamic. Through fabulously alive paragraphs, the two young women start a fervent friendship, connecting over a love of books and, before long, fall in love.

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Helter Skelter

The Sandman Harper Collins, £16.99

Jo R Brown

Jonathan Cape, £18.99

Viking, £14.99

Amazon Kindle, £2.53

Amis’ work divides into two broad strands. There are the State-ofEngland satires (Success, Money, Lionel Asbo) and then there are the books that reflect on the horrors of the mid-20th century, the gulags and the death camps (Time’s Arrow, House Of Meetings). The Zone Of Interest falls firmly into the second category. Set in Auschwitz and rooted in real events, it focuses on a tight cast of senior Nazis and inmates like Szmul. Amis moves his characters through a narrative that is part thriller and part thwarted love story.

Nina Stibbe’s debut novel follows her successful epistolary memoir, Love, Nina. Following a far from pleasant divorce, Lizzie and her siblings move out to a village with their ponies, dog and their play writing, whisky drinking and initially purposeless mother in tow. The fear of becoming ‘wards of court’ leads them to the need for a plan and the plan that forms is to find the most appropriate man to be ‘at the helm’ of their family. Set in the 1970s and told from the perspective of the middle child, Lizzie, this book is laugh-out-loud funny.

University of Gloucestershire worker Jo Brown has published her debut novel. Helter Skelter is set against a backdrop of 1990s subculture and promises to take readers on a fast-paced ride of passion and adventure. It tells of how comic shop owner and serial chain smoker Jaz encounters a young woman when taking a different route through town while trying to escape the effects of a hangover. Together they share a life changing adventure fuelled by coffee, cigarettes and drugs, but readers are left to determine the cost.

Lars Kepler

Jurek Walter is Sweden’s most notorious serial killer, jailed for approaching a decade for unspeakable cruelty. Joona Linna is the policeman who helped put Walter into a secure unit at a mental hospital at great personal cost. But Linna can’t rest until he is sure Walter’s reign of terror is finally over and, unlike his colleagues, he doesn’t believe it is. As Walter appears to be biding his time, Linna continues to search for the answers which plague his every waking moment.This is the latest instalment in the series which has sold over 4.5 million copies. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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what’s on FILMS OFTHEWEEK

GEORGE MONTAGUE The charismatic singer-songwriter heads to The Convent in South Woodchester, near Stroud, for a gig next Saturday. Tickets cost £15. Call 01453 835138.

BEFORE I GOTO SLEEP (15) Today onwards, Cineworld, Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays Times and prices vary.

HISTORY FESTIVAL Delve into Gloucester’s rich history and colourful past with a series of events in the city from today until September 29. Read more on page 60. @WeekendGlos

GUARDIANS OFTHE GALAXY Today untilThursday, Gloucester Guildhall, times vary www.gloucester.gov.uk

Boycie SPILLSTHE BEANS

Actor John Challis, known to millions as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, talks to Jonathan Whiley about sitcom success and the day he was propositioned by Bet Lynch

SUSPECT cigar-chomping dodgy car dealer Boycie would have relished it. But actor John Challis who shot to fame with the charismatic character in Only Fools and Horses, found his encounter with hellraiser Oliver Reed a little overwhelming. “It was the first film I ever did,” he says in a well-spoken voice that’s far removed from Boycie’s dulcet tones. “There was a party before the first day of shooting and Olly was holding court in the bar of the hotel and there was Harry Andrews and a bunch of young people. “Everyone was in awe of having this Hollywood star there and Olly was talking to this Chinese Kung fu artist. “He was saying ‘here, you’re not an artist, you’re just some pretty boy from the Far East.’ “The next minute this guy got up, walked over to a table and with just his hand, split this table in half. “So of course Olly thought he could do the same so with his entourage they joined in and it was absolute chaos. “The next minute they were smashing up the hotel. All I’d come down for was a quiet drink.” The film, incidentally, was never made but John recalls his baptism of fire as evidence of just how innocent he felt as a young man trying to make it in the industry. Born in Bristol, John was the son of a civil servant and grew up as an only child in one of South London’s more affluent suburbs. He attended boarding school but

left before taking his A-levels and ended up working as an estate agent. When that didn’t come to anything he joined a touring theatre company and soon found himself alongside the likes of Ian Holm at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Bit part roles and cameos followed with John appearing in everything from Doctor Who to Z-Cars and Coronation Street. The latter he remembers fondly for an encounter with Rovers Return landlady Bet Lynch, played by actress Julie Goodyear. “I was very young at the time and of course I was awfully polite, having been brought up well, so I said ‘would you like to go out for dinner?’,” he says before adopting a northern accent. “She turned round and said ‘here’s my hotel room key’. “Nothing happened in the end but it was another sign of my innocence.” It was in 1981 that John got his big break as Cognac-swigging Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, the sitcom that outstripped all others with almost a third of the population tuning in at its height. “I knew of this character in the pub in the ‘70s and he had a peculiar way of talking so I loosely based Boycie on him,” he says, before slipping back into the character delightfully. “A young lady was interviewing me the other day and she was amazed that I spoke so differently and I said ‘well that’s what we do, we act’.” I ask him whether he ever feels frustrated that his career has been

defined by one character. “Yes and no,” he says. “I used to think ‘no I’m a serious actor from the National Theatre’ but people just wanted to hear about Boycie and Del Boy and Rodney and a lot of people in the industry were fans of the show. “I feel very blessed to have been part of something that to this day people still watch. “I can never understand when people don’t embrace it – the fans put you where you are and I’m very grateful.” Humble, funny and friendly, he’s far removed from his character Boycie but has the line ever been blurred? “How very dare you,” he says, feigning disgust. “Well I hope I don’t have his snobbish attitude. “It’s like an alter ego and it can take over your life if you inhabit a role for so long. “It’s like being a ventriloquist. You have to put the character back in the cupboard when you go out.” John, who lives in Shropshire, admits that the cast of the sitcom only really see each other at weddings and funeral these days – aside from an annual Only Fools and Horses convention. He admits that the recent death of Roger Lloyd Pack – known to millions as loveable Trigger – was a shock as “nobody realised how ill he really was.” In his family life, John’s had much to contend with, enduring a tricky relationship with his father from an early age. “It wasn’t a happy or unhappy gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

childhood,” he says. “It was disciplinary – there wasn’t a great deal of love and I guess I was always looking for recognition.” He admits to being somewhat of a mischievous child. “It was things like putting my fingers in the chocolate spread or the lemon curd or scrumping,” he says. “We’d go into my dad’s shed and move his gardening tools or push his onions all over the place.” On each occasion he was disciplined, often with a clothes brush or a slipper. “I didn’t see it as particularly violent,” he says. “It was almost like a ritual. “Looking back it was no more than other people at the time and it taught me manners which are in short supply these days.” Does he think there should be more room for discipline? “Yes I do,” he says. “It’s the sort of opinion that attracts attention but I do think discipline and parental guidance @WeekendGlos

is what is lacking.” He speaks candidly about his father who, in his early 60s, began to develop Alzheimer’s. “It was just awful,” he says. “I really didn’t know my father. “It was extraordinary behaviour. He was drinking a lot and we didn’t realise that it was one of the symptoms of the disease.” For years, John took it upon himself to care for him before there became a point where he sought the help of social services. A danger to himself, he was strapped on to a stretcher. He had sectioned his own father. “He needed 24-hour physical and mental care,” he says. “He was ending up in other people’s gardens and all sorts.” His father died of a heart attack at 72 having enjoyed a prolonged period with no real quality of life.

Having watched it all unfold, does John feel there is ever a case for euthanasia? “Yes I do but in my father’s case it was difficult because he was incapable of making a rational decision,” he said. “My mother always said she didn’t want to be a burden and I can understand that. “If all hope goes – and you always believe there will be hope – it is something I would consider, yes.” John Challis is at Cotswold Playhouse in Stroud from 7.30pm tonight. Tickets cost £15. Call 03336 663366 or visit www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk

music NEW JERSEY NIGHTS, EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM THE music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will take centre stage next week. Audiences can expect all of the group’s greatest hits including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Walk Like A Man. The show comes from the same studio in New Jersey where everything began. Geoffrey Rowe, chief executive at the Everyman Theatre, said: “We start the season with a bang. New Jersey Nights is in the style of BUDDY, so you have the story of their lives and all their hits. “And they really are some of the great songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. When I saw it on tour last year the whole audience rose to their feet as one at the end.” Tickets are expected to be in demand for the show which has smashed box office records in both the UK and America. It runs from Monday until Saturday with tickets priced from £15. Call 01242 572573 or visit www. everymantheatre.org.uk

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stage STROUD THEATRE FESTIVAL MORE than 40 shows will see audiences flocking to Stroud Theatre Festival this month. Children’s shows, drama and comedy will all feature as part of the two-day event at venues across the town. Festival organiser John Bassett, said: “Last year the audiences were brilliant. The feeling at the end of it was that it was really pleasing that everyone came along and they had a good time.” This year John says, with theatre groups from across the UK, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. “We’ve got people coming in with new and inventive performances. It’s important to show this range, to show that theatre is for more than one person.” Stroud Theatre Festival runs from Friday to next Sunday. Adult tickets cost £6 for each show with concessions at £4. Call 01453 760900.

HAVE a blast with the past as the city celebrates its rich heritage. The festival runs from today until September 19 with a series of events across Gloucester. There are 18 talks scheduled to take place, giving people the chance to learn about some of the rulers of Gloucester including Aethelflaed of Mercia, the eldest daughter of Alfred the Great. Modern military history will be well represented too with visitors given the chance to experience an air raid shelter. Famous battles will also be recreated from the siege of Gloucester to the eve of the English Civil War. Over atThe Soldiers of

Gloucestershire Museum, author and historian Clive Burlton will tell the story of George Pine who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for gallantry. In the city centre today, Gloucester Day celebrates the lifting of the siege of 1643 with a parade led by town crier Alan Myatt. Don’t miss a World War One At Home event at Kings Square on Wednesday either. It will reflect the impact the war had on communities in the county. The Gloucester History Festival runs from today until September 19. For tickets, call 01452 396752 or visit www.gloucester historyfestival.co.uk

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BLESS ‘EM ALL, EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM RELIVE a bygone era with a stage show on Wednesday that pays homage to the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Comedy performer Steve Barclay will entertain with impressions of wartime comics and singer Lucia Mattise will bring back the

songs of Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields. There will also be live music from the Martyn St James Band and a performance by ukelele player Andy Eastwood. For tickets to the 2.30pm show, priced £14.50, call 01242 5725573. gloucestercitizen.co.uk/weekend gloucestershireecho.co.uk/weekend

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

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S,HD). 11.30 Football Focus (S,HD). 12.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 12.10 Live Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Qualifying (S,HD). The Italian Grand Prix qualifying session (Starttime 1.00pm). 2.30 Live Athletics (S,HD). The Great North CityGames. 4.05 Escape to the Country (R,S). 4.50 Pointless Celebrities (R,S,HD). 5.40 Regional News (S,HD)

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6.40 Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Practice 8.20 Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Second Practice 9.55 Live Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Third Practice 11.30 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 12.00 Sweets Made Simple 12.30 Paul Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pies & Puds 1.00 Richard Attenborough: Talking Pictures 1.45 Film: Young Winston (1972) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 4.00 Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film (R,S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (S).

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 The Hungry Sailors (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S); Weather 11.30 Film: Columbo: Last Salute to the Commodore (S,HD). (1976) â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 1.25 Catchphrase (R,S,HD). 2.10 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S,HD). 2.55 The X Factor (R,S,HD). 3.55 Film: The Secret of My Success (S,HD). (1987) Comedy, starring Michael J Fox. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

Channel 4

6.05 Trans World Sport (S,HD). 7.00 Great North Swim (S,HD). 7.55 The Morning Line (S,HD). 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 9.55 Frasier (R,S). 10.50 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 12.10 The Simpsons (R,S). 1.10 Gadget Man (R,S,HD). Richard Ayoade turns his attention to public transport. 1.40 Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). Live coverage from Haydock Park, Ascot and Kempton Park. 4.10 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Access. 10.10 Police Interceptors (R,S). 11.10 Police Interceptors (R,S). 12.10 Police Interceptors (R,S). 1.10 Film: High Society (S). (1956) Musical romantic comedy, with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 3.20 Film: To Hell and Back (S). (1955) Second World War biopic, starring Audie Murphy as himself. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.30 Film: Attack! (S,HD). (1956) Second World War drama, starring Jack Palance. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

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6.00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer (R,S,HD). 1/6. The hotelier gives a struggling brewer advice on marketing his ales overseas.

6.00 Regional News (S); Weather 6.10 ITV News (S); Weather 6.30 Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Been Framed! (R,S). 4/20. Comical clips, narrated by Harry Hill.

6.15 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 80/140. Kim Connor hosts the final party in Huddersfield. 6.45 Channel 4 News (S)

7.30 Doctor Who (S,HD). 3/12. The Time Lord strikes up an alliance with Robin Hood.

7.00 Proms Extra 2014 (S,HD). 7/7. Reviews of music by Beethoven, Handel and Prokofiev, and the debut Prom by Paloma Faith. 7.45 Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army (R,S). 5/13.

7.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special (S,HD). 2/8. Bradley Walsh hosts.

7.05 Sarah Beenyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Double Your House for Half the Money (R,S). 5/10. A basement extension for a London flat.

8.20 The National Lottery: In It to Win It (S,HD). 1/8. New series. Quiz show, hosted by Dale Winton, featuring the National Lottery results.

8.15 Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lost Queens (R,S,HD). Professor Joann Fletcher examines the lives and reigns of four of ancient Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most powerful female rulers, exploring what it was like to be a woman of influence in those times.

8.00 The X Factor (S,HD). 3/22. As the closed-room auditions continue, more potential pop stars try to demonstrate their vocal talents and earn an invitation to Wembley Arena. Dermot Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary presents.

8.00 Grand Designs (R,S,HD). 1/10. Kevin McCloud meets Rob Hodgson and Kay Ralph, who plan to build a glass-fronted house on a crumbling clifftop in Gwynedd, inspired by the villas of California.

9.10 Casualty (S,HD). 2/46. Rita loses her temper with a dishonest patient.

9.15 The Ides of March (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. A presidential campaign worker must decide where his loyalties lie as dark secrets come to light. Drama, directed by and starring George Clooney. With Ryan Gosling. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

9.20 Through the Keyhole (S,HD). 2/7. Keith Lemon visits mystery celebrity homes and challenges this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s panel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Swash, Gabby Logan and Paddy McGuinness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to guess the identities of the famous owners.

9.00 Peter Kay: Live & Back on Nights! Part One (R,S,HD). 1/2. The first of a two-part documentary going behind the scenes with the comedian as he performs for more than 1.2 million fans on one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stand-up tours.

10.20 ITV News (S); Weather 10.35 Knocked Up (S,HD). (2007) An ambitious journalist unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a one-night stand with a directionless layabout. Romantic comedy, starring Seth Rogen. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

10.05 Solomon Kane (S,HD). (2010) A 17th-century mercenary fights to redeem himself for his past sins by rescuing a kidnapped girl from an evil sorcerer. Fantasy thriller, with James Purefoy and Pete Postlethwaite. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

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11.05 The Heartbreak Kid (S). (2007) 11.35 TOTP2 (R,S). Mark Radcliffe The Farrelly brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comedy, introduces more clips from the with Ben Stiller and Michelle BBC archive, including tracks by Monaghan. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Dexys Midnight Runners, the Shamen, Engelbert Humperdinck and the Civil Wars.

12.55 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD).

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7.35 5 News Weekend (S,HD) 7.40 The NCIS Movie: Shell Shock (R,S,HD). 6&7/24. Featurelength episode.

9.15 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 20/26. The ups and downs of life in the BB house as friendships and alliances are made, battle lines are drawn and arguments erupt.

10.15 Holiday Love Rats Exposed (R,S,HD). Documentary telling the stories of Brits who have been conned out of tens of thousands of pounds and left broken-hearted by people preying on single holidaymakers looking for love. 11.15 Celebrity Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bit on the Psych (HD). Rylan Clark and Iain Lee are joined by a panel of psychologists, bodylanguage experts and celebrity fans to analyse the behaviour of the housemates.

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

12.00 The Last Leg (R,S). 12.45 Homeland (R,S,HD). 1.40 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Omnibus. Diane and Sinead have a heart-to-heart chat. 3.45 Sarah Beenyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Selling Houses (R,S,HD). 4.40 River Cottage Bites (R,S,HD). 4.50 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.45 Rush Zone (S).

12.15 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Celebrity Big Brother (R,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.25 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.35 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

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Sunday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 8.30 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD) 9.30 Live Athletics (S,HD). 12.00 BBC News (S,HD) 12.10 Live Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix (S,HD). The Italian Grand Prix (Start-time 1.00pm). 3.30 Escape to the Country (S,HD). Two couples search for homes in Worcestershire. 4.30 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). The contestants tackle pastries in their continued bid for bake-off success. 5.30 Songs of Praise (S,HD).

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BBC2

6.00 Film: Carnival Boat (S). (1932) ●●● 7.00 Countryfile (R,S,HD). 8.00 Monty Don’s Italian Gardens (R,S,HD). 9.00 Gardeners’ World (R,S,HD). 9.30 The Beechgrove Garden (S,HD). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds (R,S,HD). 12.00 Live Athletics (S,HD). The Great North Run. 2.30 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 3.00 Equestrian (S,HD). The Burghley Horse Trials and World Equestrian Games.

ITV

6.00 CITV. 8.25 ITV News (S) 8.30 Weekend (S). 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R,S). 10.30 Film: Carry On Camping (S). (1969) ●●● 12.10 ITV News (S); Weather 12.15 The Unforgettable Pat Phoenix (R,S). 12.45 The X Factor (R,S,HD). More potential pop stars enter the audition room. 2.00 Cycling: Tour of Britain Live (S,HD). Coverage of the opening stage of the race. 5.00 Long Lost Family (R,S,HD).

Channel 4

6.10 How I Met Your Mother (R,S,HD). 6.35 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 7.05 British GT (S). 7.30 Castle Howard Triathlon (S). 8.30 National Paralympics Day (S,HD). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (R,S,HD). 1.35 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 2.55 The Simpsons (R,S). 3.25 Film: Fool’s Gold (S,HD). (2008) ●● 5.35 Deal or No Deal (S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.00 Access. 10.10 Police Interceptors (R,S). 11.10 Police Interceptors (R,S). 12.10 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 1.15 Film: Lassie (S,HD). (2005) Family adventure, starring Peter O’Toole. ●●●● 3.05 Film: The Shaggy Dog (S,HD). (2006) Comedy remake, starring Tim Allen. ●●● 5.05 Film: Snow Dogs (S,HD). (2002) Comedy, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. ●●●

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6.00 Athletics (S,HD). The Great North Run. 6.45 Porridge (R,S). 6/6. Fletcher becomes an agony aunt.

6.00 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S). 10/20. 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather 6.45 ITV News (S); Weather

6.30 Channel 4 News (S)

6.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)

7.00 Countryfile (S,HD). Matt Baker explores the 18th-century West Midlands gardens Hagley Park and the Leasowes. Including Weather for the Week Ahead.

7.15 Flog It! (S,HD). 37&38/75. Adam Partridge and James Lewis value items in the North Yorkshire town of Richmond.

7.00 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Rob worries that the murder weapon might be found.

7.00 How Britain Worked (R,S,HD). 3/6. Guy Martin visits Llandudno in north Wales to try to return the seaside resort to its former Victorian glory.

7.00 Cricket on 5 (S,HD). England v India. Mark Nicholas presents highlights of the final match of the tour, as the teams contested a T20 match at Edgbaston.

8.00 Strictly Come Dancing 2014 (S,HD). New series. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host a red-carpet event introducing this year’s celebrities to their professional partners. With music by Smokey Robinson and Imelda May.

8.15 Countdown to the Invictus Games: Meet the Warriors (S,HD).

8.00 The X Factor (S,HD). 4/22. The search for a superstar continues in the audition room, as more hopefuls try to impress the judges and win an invitation to perform at Wembley Arena next week.

8.00 The Boats That Made Britain: A Time Team Special (S,HD). Tony Robinson joins a team of experts as they strive to reconstruct a large Bronze Age boat discovered by archaeologists beneath Dover town centre in 1992.

8.00 World’s Worst Disasters (R,S,HD). Footage of lifethreatening situations shot by people who lived through the events, including two off-duty firefighters who rescued a fouryear-old child from a burning car.

9.15 The Village (S,HD). 5/6. The future of the Middleton dairy farm is unclear, as John remains in a coma following the incident at the Allingham estate protest, while Bairstow and Edmund make a plan of action.

9.15 The Two Amigos: A Gaucho Adventure (S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two. Fast Show stars John Thomson and Simon Day head off to Argentina to learn the ways of the gauchos – the country’s rugged cowboys and national icons.

9.05 The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Beyond the Pale (S,HD). 1/2. The return of the Victorian crime drama starring Paddy Considine. The detective is hired by the former home secretary to investigate threats made against his son.

9.00 Houdini (S). 1/2. Part one of two. Drama following the life of illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini from humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold-out concert halls. Adrien Brody stars.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 21/26. The ups and downs of life in the BB house as friendships and alliances are made, battle lines are drawn and arguments erupt.

10.55 The Ugly Truth (S,HD). (2009) A single TV producer seeks a chauvinistic colleague’s advice on male attitudes so she can attract the man of her dreams. Romantic comedy, starring Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl. ●●

10.00 Abduction (S,HD). (2011) A teenager realises he was abducted as a child and goes in search of his real identity as shadowy agents pursue him. Action thriller, starring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins. ●●

12.45 NFL: American Football Live. Denver Broncos v Indianapolis Colts (Kickoff 1.30am). 4.45 British GT Championship. The latest round of the season. 5.10 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking (R,S). The chef demonstrates how to cook practical meals at home. 5.40 SuperScrimpers (R,S).

12.10 Closing Time: Newcastle After Dark (R,S,HD). 1.10 SuperCasino. 3.10 Once Upon a Time (R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.25 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.35 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).

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6.05 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole (S,HD). 10/12. The team travels to the remote location of Bird Island, south Georgia. 6.35 Regional News (S,HD)

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11.10 21 Up New Generation (R,S,HD). 1/2. Two-part documentary charting the lives of a group of young adults who were seven in the year 2000, as they reach the milestone of their 21st birthdays.

10.15 Him & Her: The Wedding (S,HD). 3/5. Laura has to deal with a shocking revelation. 10.45 Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (S). (2009) Premiere. Biopic of punk singer Ian Dury. With Andy Serkis and Bill Milner. ●●● 11.00 ITV News (S); Weather 11.15 Premiership Rugby Union (HD). Highlights from the opening weekend of the season.

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10.15 Regional News (S,HD) 10.40 The Secrets (S). 1/5. New series. The first of five one-off dramas, starring Alison Steadman and Olivia Colman.

12.10 21 Up New Generation (R,S,HD). Second of two programmes catching up with the young adults as they reach their 21st birthdays. 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.20 BBC News (S,HD).

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12.35 Film: Treacle Jr (S,HD). (2010) Drama, starring Aidan Gillen and Tom Fisher. ●●● 1.55 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S,HD). 2.50 Holby City (R,S). Elliot takes on a young patient’s case, against Jac’s instructions. 3.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

12.15 The Store. Home shopping. 2.50 Motorsport UK (S,HD). Highlights from Snetterton. 3.40 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 4.20 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 The Housing Enforcers (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Street Patrol UK (S,HD). 11.45 Caught Red Handed (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). Two teams compete in Edinburgh. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Pressure Pad (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (S,HD). 3.45 A Taste of Britain (S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

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BBC2

8.20 Animal Saints and Sinners 9.05 The Stuarts 10.05 Animal SOS (R,S). 10.35 Click (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Fred Dibnahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Building of Britain 1.30 The Fred Dibnah Story 2.00 Cash in the Attic 2.30 The Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Protege 3.00 Celebrity MasterChef 3.45 Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weirdest Events 4.45 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 5.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). New series. With Joan Collins. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doing the Dishes? (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 7.10 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss. 11.00 Location, Location, Location (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News 12.05 Celebrity Coach Trip. 12.35 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 Win It Cook It (HD). 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (HD). 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). The ups and downs of BB life. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). A scientist goes missing. 3.15 Film: Stranger with My Face (S). (2009) Mystery, starring Catherine Hicks. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 Two Tribes (S,HD). 16/30. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads (S,HD). 34/100. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.

6.00 Regional News (S); Weather 6.15 ITV News (S); Weather 6.45 Emmerdale (S,HD). Declan wonders if there is any truth to Meganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accusation.

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 23/25. Homer makes a bitter enemy. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Nico grows concerned by Siennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappearance.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Andy secretly stashes the drugs at the farmhouse. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Sharon has a change of heart. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (S,HD). 2/20. Star of Midsomer Murders, Neil Dudgeon, and veteran actress Diana Rigg take on the antiques-hunting challenge.

7.15 Live International Football (S,HD). Switzerland v England (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the Euro 2016 Group E qualifier at St Jakob-Park in Basel, where both sides get their campaigns under way.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 The Billion Dollar Wreck Hunt (R,S,HD). Andrew Craig and his team work to salvage silver bullion from the SS Gairsoppa. Last in the series. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Regional Programme (S). 8.30 The War of the Tunnels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Panorama (S,HD). Jane Corbin investigates the Gaza-Israel conflict.

8.00 University Challenge (S,HD). 8/37. Bath takes on Glasgow. 8.30 Only Connect (S,HD). 2/27. Three historians take on a team from Oxford.

8.00 Jamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comfort Food (S,HD). 2/6. Gennaro Contaldo helps Jamie Oliver make bolognese ravioli. 8.30 Gadget Man (S,HD). 3/8. Richard Ayoade and Phill Jupitus go on a British day out.

8.00 Diced to Death: Countdown to Murder (S,HD). Documentary examining some of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most notorious murders, charting the last few days leading up to the killings from the perspectives of both perpetrator and victim.

9.00 New Tricks (S,HD). 4/10. A 79-year-old woman with dementia turns up at a police station to report a murder â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sparking a reinvestigation into the 1956 disappearance of her police officer husband.

9.00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer (S,HD). 2/6. Alex travels to Kirklington, North Yorkshire, to meet the Keebles, a family of sausagemakers who need the supermarkets to sell their products for their company to survive.

9.00 Cops and Robbers (S). 1/4. New series. The lives of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repeat offenders, with contributions from some of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prolific criminals and the police officers trying to get them to go straight.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 22/26. Marcus Bentley narrates as the famous housemates lie in their beds, chat on the sofas and argue in the kitchen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all for the enjoyment of the viewing public.

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10.00 Him & Her: The Wedding (S,HD). 4/5. Laura and Paul try to keep their emotions together during the speeches. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Emily Maitlis. Followed by Weather.

10.00 Under the Dome (S,HD). 3/13. Rebecca is abducted by barber Lyle Chumley (Dwight Yoakam) after blood-red acid rain starts falling on Chesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill. Junior receives a video recording from his mother.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (R,S,HD). 1/3. 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy 10.40 International Football version of the famous quiz, Highlights (S,HD). Switzerland with team captains Sean Lock v England. Action from the and Jon Richardson joined by Euro 2016 Group E qualifier. guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty.

11.05 Boomers (R,S,HD). 4/6. The friends gather for Joyceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement party. 11.35 Regional Programme (R,S,HD).

11.20 The Two Amigos: A Gaucho Adventure (R,S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two.

11.40 All Star Family Fortunes 11.00 NFL: The American Football (R,S,HD). 1/11. With Coronation Show (S,HD). New series. Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simon Gregson and Vernon Kay presents highlights Sam Aston. from the opening week of the NFL campaign, while Nat Coombs looks at the media reaction and latest headlines.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bit on the Side (S,HD). 16/30. Rylan Clark presents the CBB companion show, including celebrity guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thoughts on the latest developments and behind-the-scenes insights.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: Scrappers (R,S). Documentary following life at Metro Salvage scrapyard in Bolton. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 2.30 UEFA Champions League Weekly (S,HD). 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

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

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 The Housing Enforcers (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S). 11.00 Street Patrol UK (S,HD). 11.45 Caught Red Handed (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). From Ardingly antiques fair. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Pressure Pad (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.45 A Taste of Britain (S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

BBC2

8.20 Animal Saints and Sinners (R,S). 9.05 The Secret Life of Your Clothes 10.05 Food & Drink 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 The Super League Show (S). 1.45 Cash in the Attic (R,S). 2.30 The Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Protege 3.00 Celebrity MasterChef 3.45 Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weirdest Events 4.45 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 5.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guests Jason Donovan and Alan Davies. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Deal (S,HD). The dealers visit St Helens in Lancashire. 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doing the Dishes? (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 Will & Grace. 7.10 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss. 11.00 Location, Location, Location (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Celebrity Coach Trip. 12.35 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 Win It Cook It (HD). 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (HD). 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). The famous housemates continue their on-camera holiday. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: The Boy She Met Online (S). (2010) Drama, starring Tracy Spiridakos. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 Two Tribes (S,HD). 17/30. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads (S,HD). 35/100. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 24/25. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Freddie is shocked by Lindseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paternity test results.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Spencer finds out who called the police. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Phil seeks answers after seeing Sharon and Marcus together. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (S,HD). 3/20. Veteran comedians Barry Cryer and Bernard Cribbins take on the antiqueshunting challenge in Hertfordshire.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Declan asks Charity to accompany him to the abortion clinic. 7.30 Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears (S,HD). 1/6. New series.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Meerkat Manor (R,S,HD). 1/13. 7.30 The Secret Life of Pets (S,HD). 1/8. New series. Documentary exploring peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationships with their animals.

8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 48/52. Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anxiety over Zosia brings him face to face with Guy, Jac is unimpressed with Adeleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determination to improve herself and Fletch struggles to stay in control on AAU.

8.00 The ÂŁ100K House: Tricks of the Trade (S,HD). 2/6. Kieran Long and Piers Taylor offer advice to a Kent woman struggling to meet the demands of updating her 1920s semi.

8.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell revisit nine of the programmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most extraordinary searches to find out how lives have been transformed.

8.00 Posh Pawn (S,HD). 1/2. A former Chelsea football player arrives at Prestige Pawnbrokers with some expensive watches, and boss James Constantinou is asked to evaluate a hovercraft from a Bond film.

8.00 Cowboy Builders (S,HD). Dominic Littlewood and Gabrielle Blackman come to the aid of Oldham couple Bushra and Sagid Rashid, who were left with no kitchen, hot water or heating after a botched extension.

9.00 In the Club (S,HD). 6/6. Vicky feels a twinge in her abdomen but all is not as it seems. Tensions mount as Kim and Susie try to make their relationship work, and Rick goes to court. Last in the series.

9.00 The Motorway: Life in the Fast Lane (S,HD). 1/4. New series. A behind-the-scenes look at one of the busiest stretches of motorway in Britain, the M6, as it joins up with four other major routes.

9.00 Hot Tub Britain (S,HD). Documentary following the owners of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest hottub superstore during their busiest time of the year, capturing tensions among the workforce along the way.

9.00 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Stop the Music (S). 1/2. Part one of two. Classical pianist James Rhodes investigates the state of music education as he asks the public to donate unused instruments to children who could benefit from them.

9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (S,HD). 15/22. The 16-year-old daughter of a church minister is found dead in a car parked on a desert highway, and the team traces her movements to a brothel her father frequents.

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

11.05 Scrappers (R,S,HD). 6/6. 11.35 Biker Boyz (S,HD). (2003) Action drama, starring Laurence Fishburne and Derek Luke. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

11.20 Hotel India (R,S,HD). 2/4. The Taj Mahal Palaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy general manager Parveen oversees an auction of Indian art by Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, while sitar player Anoushka Shankar visits the hotel.

1.20 Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 1.25 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 The Super League Show (R,S). 1.05 Sign Zone: Kate Adieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women of World War One (R,S). How women took over jobs from men fighting abroad during the First World War. 2.05 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Worst Place to Be a Pilot (S,HD). 4/4. Matt Dearden 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather struggles to pick a route 10.40 Backdraft (S,HD). (1991) through the mountainous Action drama, with Kurt Russell heartland of Papua, while and William Baldwin. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Danie Malan tries to graduate to Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trickiest mountain strips.

1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 2.55 Loose Women (R,S,HD). With guests Jason Donovan and Alan Davies. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

10.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 23/26. A chance to catch up with the latest action as the celebrity contestants continue to get to know each other â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for better or worse.

11.05 Educating the East End (R,S). 1/8. Life at a secondary school in Walthamstow, east London.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bit on the Side (S,HD). 17/30. Emma Willis presents the CBB companion show, including celebrity guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thoughts on the latest developments and behind-the-scenes insights.

12.00 Poker (S). The Pokerstars.com PCA. 12.55 NFL: Hard Knocks (S,HD). 1.50 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 2.20 Great North Swim (R,S,HD). 3.15 Trans World Sport (R,S,HD). 4.10 Castle Howard Triathlon (R,S). 5.05 British GT (R,S). 5.30 Gordon Ramsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Cooking (R,S,HD).

12.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (S,HD). A businessman is stabbed. 12.55 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 Once Upon a Time (R,S,HD). 4.00 Michaelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (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 The Housing Enforcers (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Street Patrol UK (S,HD). 11.45 Caught Red Handed (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 Pressure Pad (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (S,HD). 3.45 A Taste of Britain (S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

7.45 Caught Red Handed (R,S,HD). 8.15 Animal Saints and Sinners (R,S). 9.00 Coast 10.00 Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble 11.00 BBC News 11.30 Daily Politics 1.00 The Fred Dibnah Story 1.30 The Fred Dibnah Story (R,S). 2.00 Cash in the Attic (R,S). 2.30 The Chef’s Protege 3.00 Celebrity MasterChef 3.45 Nature’s Weirdest Events 4.45 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 5.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With Roger Moore and Katie Piper. 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 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 Will & Grace. 7.10 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Undercover Boss (HD). 11.00 Location, Location, Location (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Celebrity Coach Trip. 12.35 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.40 Win It Cook It (HD). 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (HD). 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). The latest action from the all-star house. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). Part two of two. Agent Callen goes undercover. 3.15 Film: I Dream of Murder (S). (2006) Mystery, starring Jolene Blalock. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 Two Tribes (S,HD). 18/30. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads (S,HD). 36/100. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 25/25. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Carmel is faced with hard evidence against Sonny.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Ms Taylor delivers unwelcome news to Maddy. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show Special: Invictus Games Opening Ceremony (S,HD). Matt Baker, Alex Jones and Clare Balding are live at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (S,HD). 4/20. Nick Hewer and his former fellow Apprentice adviser Margaret Mountford take on the antiques-hunting challenge.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Laurel tries to kiss Ashley the night before her wedding. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). The stress is beginning to tell on Kylie.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 Ultimate Police Interceptors (R,S). Jason is called to the scene of a bludgeoning, a runaway driver leads eight police cars on a high-speed pursuit along the M1. Last in the series.

8.00 The Great British Bake Off (S,HD). 6/10. The remaining six bakers create European cakes, including a Swedish princess torte and their own version of a Hungarian multi-layered dobos torte.

8.00 Hotel India (S,HD). 3/4. Preparations for a couple’s wedding celebrations at the Taj Mahal Palace get under way, resident jazz singer Dana Gillespie performs and Indian socialite Shoba Dei visits the hotel.

8.00 Celebrity Squares (S,HD). 1/7. New series. Warwick Davis hosts a revival of the classic Noughts and Crosses-based game show in which contestants try to win cash prizes with the help of famous faces.

8.00 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money (S). 6/10. The property expert meets families pooling their resources to live together under one roof.

8.00 World’s Worst Journeys from Hell (S,HD). Footage of people caught in lifethreatening situations. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Our Zoo (S,HD). 2/6. George is offered a pair of bears, although his family is against the idea. As plans for the zoo take shape, the Rev Webb conspires to find out what the Mottersheads are up to.

9.00 Horizon: Ebola – The Search for a Cure (S,HD). As the West Africa Ebola outbreak continues to claim lives, this special edition meets scientists and doctors from around the world who are looking for a cure to the deadly virus.

9.00 Scott & Bailey (S,HD). 1/8. New series. When a vulnerable young man goes missing, the police suspect he may have been killed after a photo of him bound and gagged in a car boot appears online.

9.00 Grand Designs (S). 2/10. A couple begin an ambitious project to transform a small, damp bungalow in Cornwall into a cutting-edge family home with an extra floor and reinforced walls, all for just £80,000.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction (S,HD). 24/26. Another housemate is given the boot ahead of Friday’s final. As usual they chat to Emma Willis about their time on the show and how they got on with their fellow contestants.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 The Secrets (S). 4/5. A housewife discovers her husband has a secret second family.

10.00 Some Boffins with Jokes (S,HD). 3/5. Some of the nation’s sharpest minds tell their favourite gags. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Laura Kuenssberg. Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 All Creatures Great and 10.00 Wentworth Prison (S,HD). Stuffed (S). Some of the 2/12. Franky’s determination to 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather world’s most surprising modern remain top dog has fatal 10.40 Through the Keyhole examples of taxidermy, from an consequences for a new inmate, (R,S,HD). 2/7. Keith Lemon visits artist’s radio-controlled flying while Bea uses Harry’s request mystery celebrity homes and cat to the Blackburn boutique for a divorce to try to force him challenges this week’s panel – owner selling creations made to help avenge Debbie’s death. to guess the identities of the from roadkill. famous owners.

11.05 Room 101 – Extra Storage (R,S,HD). 3/8. 11.45 Rounders (S,HD). (1998) Drama, with Matt Damon and Edward Norton. ●●●

11.20 Countdown to the Invictus Games: Meet the Warriors (R,S,HD). Documentary following some of the former soldiers hoping to earn a place on the British Team.

11.40 The Cube: Celebrity Special (R,S,HD). 12/12. Jennie McAlpine and Ricky Hatton play for charity. Last in the series.

11.00 999: What’s Your Emergency? (R,S,HD). 5/10. Blackpool’s emergency services deal with people suffering mental health problems.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (S,HD). 18/30. Rylan Clark presents the CBB companion show, including celebrity guests’ thoughts on the latest developments and behind-the-scenes insights.

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

12.20 The Motorway: Life in the Fast Lane (R,S,HD). A behind-the-scenes look one at of the busiest stretches of motorway in Britain. 1.20 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (R,S). 2.20 Doctor Who (R,S). 3.10 This Is BBC Two (S). 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

12.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.00 One Born Every Minute USA (S,HD). 12.55 Film: Adam (S,HD). (2009) Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne. ●●● 2.30 Film: Gaslight (S). (1940) ●●●●● 3.55 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses (R,S,HD). 4.55 River Cottage Bites (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House (HD). 12.55 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Once Upon a Time (R,S,HD). 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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Thursday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 The Housing Enforcers (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S). 11.00 Street Patrol UK (S,HD). 11.45 Caught Red Handed (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). Antique hunting in Hungerford, Berkshire. 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Pressure Pad (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (S). 3.45 A Taste of Britain (S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

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BBC2

9.05 Escape to the Continent (R,S). 10.05 Gardeners’ World (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 The Fred Dibnah Story (R,S). 1.30 The Fred Dibnah Story (R,S). 2.00 Cash in the Attic (R,S). 2.30 The Chef’s Protege 3.00 Celebrity MasterChef 3.45 Nature’s Weirdest Events 4.45 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 5.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guest Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. 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 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.00 Countdown (HD). 6.45 Will & Grace. 7.10 The King of Queens. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.55 Frasier. 9.55 Undercover Boss (HD). 10.55 Location, Location, Location (HD). 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary 12.00 Celebrity Coach Trip. 12.25 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother: The Eviction (R,S,HD). Another housemate is given the boot. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Web of Desire (S). (2009) Thriller, starring Dina Meyer. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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Location, Location, Location, 8pm

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6.00 Two Tribes (S,HD). 19/30. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads (S,HD). 37/100. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.

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

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 2/21. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Esther embarks on her new business venture.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Marilyn tries to delay the inevitable confrontation between Alf and Roo. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Topical stories from around the UK. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Phil’s actions upset Shirley. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 The Invictus Games (S,HD). New series. Jonathan Edwards presents highlights of the opening day of the Games at Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Marlon and Laurel are in turmoil on their wedding day. 7.30 Bargain Britain: Tonight (S,HD).

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7.00 The Railway: First Great Western (R,S,HD). Staff deal with people using the usually unmanned Newbury Racecourse station. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 DIY SOS: The Big Build (S,HD). Nick Knowles and the team are joined by local tradesmen in Warrington, Cheshire, who help to adapt the home of a former electrician and colleague who had a stroke at work.

8.00 Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. Documentary revealing the results of a five-year revolutionary project that aims to uncover the secrets of the historical site.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Marlon and Laurel realise they have a lot of talking to do. 8.30 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S,HD). 2/11. The comedian meets a shih-tzu with wobbly back legs.

8.00 Location, Location, Location (S). 5/8. The property experts visit south London, as Phil Spencer helps a couple find a home in Brixton and Kirstie Allsopp meets a first-time buyer looking in and around Croydon.

8.00 Police Interceptors (S,HD). Jon Moon and his dog Kanto are hot on the heels of some burglary suspects, while spotchecks by the unit on the A1 turn up a carrier bag full of cash. Last in the series. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (S,HD). 6/10. Mary Berry traces her family tree, taking her from her home town of Bath to Norwich, uncovering ancestors including a book-binder and a corset-maker.

9.00 Penguins on a Plane: Great Animal Moves (S). 1/2. Part one of two. Documentary revealing how exotic animals are moved around the world every day and how they cope with the process, including penguins and a hippo.

9.00 Chasing Shadows (S,HD). 2/4. Part two of two. Sean discovers Taylor was a member of a social network linked to several suspected suicides and believes a serial killer is posing as a teenager to prey on youths.

9.00 Educating the East End (S). 2/8. Head teacher Jenny Smith is determined to set two strong-minded boys off on the right path – one who cannot stay out of trouble and another who dreams of a football career.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother (S,HD). 25/26. More from the house as the famous contestants compete in tasks, rant in the diary room and provide their own entertainment while obeying the Big Brother rules.

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

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DIY SOS: The Big Build, 8pm

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10.00 Mock the Week (S,HD). 7/14. With Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Kirsty Wark. Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.00 Cops and Robbers (R,S). 1/4. The lives of the UK’s repeat 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather offenders, with contributions 10.40 Hot Tub Britain (R,S,HD). from some of the nation’s most Documentary following the prolific criminals and the police owners of Britain’s biggest hotofficers trying to get them to tub superstore during their go straight. busiest time of the year.

10.00 Dallas (S,HD). 2/15. Following Nicolas’s arrival, John Ross goes to great lengths to keep his plans for Ewing Global moving forward, but finds himself in conflict with his uncle.

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

11.20 Horizon: Ebola – The Search for a Cure (R,S,HD). As the West Africa Ebola outbreak continues to claim lives, this special edition meets scientists and doctors from around the world.

11.40 Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears (R,S,HD). 1/6. The bushcraft expert explores diverse and spectacular British landscapes.

11.05 First Time Farmers (S,HD). 6/12. Charlie battles the problem of bovine TB.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (S,HD). 19/30. Emma Willis presents the CBB companion show, including celebrity guests’ thoughts on the latest developments and behind-the-scenes insights.

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

12.20 Sign Zone: The War of the Tunnels – Panorama (R,S). Jane Corbin investigates the Gaza-Israel conflict. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00 BBC Learning Zone (S,HD).

12.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Bargain Britain: Tonight (R,S,HD). Jonathan Maitland seeks out good deals on property and at the shops. 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.05 Music on 4: Mercury Prize: Albums of the Year Launch (S). 12.40 Worst Place to Be a Pilot (R,S,HD). 1.35 The Boats That Made Britain: A Time Team Special (R,S,HD). 2.30 Don’t Stop the Music (R,S). 3.25 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses (R,S,HD). 4.25 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Once Upon a Time (R,S,HD). Cora sends Hook to retrieve the magic compass. 3.55 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). The five biggest snakes in Africa. 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). With Janet Ellis. 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

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Friday’s Television Guide BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 The Housing Enforcers (S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Street Patrol UK (S,HD). 11.45 Caught Red Handed (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 Pressure Pad (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.45 A Taste of Britain (S,HD). 4.30 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

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BBC2

9.05 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals 10.05 First Time on the Front Line 10.35 The Travel Show 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 The Fred Dibnah Story 1.30 Fred Dibnah’s World of Steam, Steel and Stone 2.00 Cash in the Attic 2.30 The Chef’s Protege 3.00 Celebrity MasterChef 3.45 Wild Wales 4.45 Great British Railway Journeys 5.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (R,S,HD).

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guests Keith Lemon and Lorraine Pascale. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). From Wood Green in north London. 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).

Channel 4

6.40 Will & Grace. 7.05 The King of Queens. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.55 Frasier. 9.55 Undercover Boss (HD). 10.55 Location, Location, Location (HD). 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary 12.00 Celebrity Coach Trip. 12.25 Come Dine with Me (HD). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (HD). Live coverage of four races from the St Leger meeting at Doncaster. 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother (R,S,HD). More from the star-studded house. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Amish Grace (S). (2010) Fact-based drama, starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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Marston’s Brewery … 8pm

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 3/21. Bart steals a mobile phone. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Mercedes forges ahead with her plan.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Hannah accuses Zac of setting Andy up. 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 (S,HD). With Luke Campbell and Laura Davies. Followed by BBC News.

7.00 Mastermind (S,HD). 5/31. 7.30 The Invictus Games (S,HD). Jonathan Edwards presents highlights of the second day of the Games from London.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Charity plots revenge on Megan. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Kylie sets out on a slippery slope.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)

7.00 World War II in Colour (S). New series. The story of the global conflict told using colourised archive footage. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Bianca, Terry and the kids prepare to leave. 8.30 Would I Lie to You? (S,HD). 1/8. New series. With Micky Flanagan, Fiona Bruce, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones.

8.30 Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook (S,HD). 1/6. New series. The food writer helps people who lack confidence in the kitchen.

8.00 Gino’s Italian Escape: A Taste of the Sun (S,HD). 2/6. Gino D’Acampo arrives in Venice. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Eva tells Kylie to confess her pilltaking to David.

8.00 The Million Pound Drop (S). 10/12. Davina McCall presents the quiz show in which contestants are challenged to place large quantities of cash over trapdoors as they face a series of questions.

8.00 Marston’s Brewery: One Ale of a Job! (S,HD). Graham Benford has to overcome a shortage of drivers and get 43,000 pints of ale from Hook Norton to the bottling plant in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

9.00 Boomers (S,HD). 5/6. John speaks up about his sister-inlaw’s over-friendly behaviour. 9.30 Big School (S,HD). 3/6. Mr Gunn discovers one of the pupils could be his son.

9.00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (S,HD). 6/10. An interview with Wednesday’s eliminated baker. 9.30 Gardeners’ World (S,HD). 24/31. Monty Don begins to plan for the year ahead at Longmeadow.

9.00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Andrew Flintoff (S,HD). 2/3. The Lancashire cricketer reflects on his life and career.

9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S,HD). 2/3. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner and Alex Horne and the Horne Section help Rachel Riley.

9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final (S,HD). 26/26. After four weeks of nominations, tasks and evictions, the moment has arrived for the remaining celebrities as Emma Willis announces the winner. Last in the series.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD) 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 The Secrets (S). 5/5. A happy couple’s relationship is thrown into jeopardy. Last in the series.

10.00 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise (S). 8/9. The boys re-enact a classic scene from Singin’ in the Rain. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presented by Kirsty Wark.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S) 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather 10.40 The 40 Year-Old Virgin (S,HD). (2005) Comedy, starring Steve Carell and Catherine Keener. ●●●

11.05 Outnumbered (R,S,HD). 5/6. 11.35 EastEnders (S,HD). Omnibus. Sharon has a change of heart.

11.00 Weather (S) 11.05 Moonlight Mile (S). (2002) Drama, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Ellen Pompeo. ●●●

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

12.55 Sign Zone: The Secret History of Our Streets (R,S). The Footdee housing scheme in Aberdeen. Last in the series. 1.55 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.

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

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6.00 Two Tribes (S,HD). 20/30. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads (S,HD). 38/100. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.

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12.50 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

10.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (S,HD). 1/15. New series. Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall talks about the return of his sitcom Bad Education and rock band Kasabian perform their latest single Bumblebeee.

10.30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (HD). 20/30. Rylan Clark and his guests discuss tonight’s final, talking to Emma Willis, the new champion, the runners-up and previous evictees.

11.05 Virtually Famous (S,HD). 8/8. 11.55 The Raid (HD). (2011) Action thriller, with Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim. ●●●●

11.30 Ultimate Police Interceptors (S,HD). 3/5. A woman is caught attacking her husband.

1.40 Anna & Katy (R,S,HD). 2.05 The Inbetweeners USA (S,HD). 2.30 Desperate Housewives (R,S,HD). 3.15 Revenge (S,HD). 3.55 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses (R,S,HD). Sarah helps three homeowners in St Albans, Hertfordshire. 4.50 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.45

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Celebrity Big Brother: The Final (R,HD). The winner is announced. Last in the series. 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). A south London home. 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). Home improvements from Sutton-inAshfield, Nottinghamshire. 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).

Ironbridge Gorge Victorian Christmas Departing 5 December 2014

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final word COLUMNIST SALI GREEN

ERE’S a suggestion: don’t ask people whether or not they have children. If they have them, they are sure to bring them up in conversation sooner or later. If they don’t have them, it’s their business and they will talk about it in their own time as you get to know them better. But too many people just plough in and hit them with the question. People of childbearing age and beyond have their own personal journey regarding offspring. Some choose not to reproduce, some are unable to, and some are grieving a child they have lost. This is the most fragile subject in the world and having consideration for that might help spare adding to the hurt that people have to live with. With the Back To School month upon us, it is common for parents to express their relief about the return to routine after having to entertain their kids for six weeks. They have found it hard-going (as well as expensive) at times and may be looking forward to the peace and productivity that the return to school will bring. But I have friends who will not be seeing their child return to school for the autumn term, or any term. I also have friends and family who very much want to be parents and it hasn’t happened. And I know, because sometimes I have been next to them when the children question is asked, how much it can sting. If you are in tune as friends, the sting can permeate through their being and you can feel it. You can feel it when a new pregnancy is announced and your friend cries inside but composes herself and gives dignified congratulations and blessings to the newly-expectant woman. You feel helpless and you want to cry as well. All you can do is be there and try to imagine what you would need from your friend if the roles were reversed. And the other thing you do is try to protect your friends, and others who may be in that situation, from being questioned in social situations. But you can’t, of course, because life is harsh and real and in-your-face. So they

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continue on their own journey and make their choices as to how to deal with it. They grow, strengthen, and achieve a greater enlightenment and compassion alongside the grief. After reading my friend’s Facebook post last night saying she’d give anything in the world to be seeing her son start senior school this week, I went straight upstairs and gave my boy an extra hug, kiss, and slushy ‘love you’ talk. He stopped the Minecraft YouTube tutorial he was watching and soaked it all in.

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

David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Joan of Arc, Marilyn Monroe and the author Michel Faber.

What do you need to get through the weekend?

Sunshine, food, personal freedom and the mobile phone turned off.

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Quick-fire . . . Newspaper or iPad?

FinancialTimes newspaper.

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Country weekend or city break?

City break, Glasgow, NewYork or Paris.

Book or Kindle?

Singer and actress

Book.

Early bird or lie-in?

Early bird, 5am, up with the sun.

How would you describe your ideal weekend?

My ideal weekend would be in Seattle, USA, with my husband and best friend Bill, who lives in Seattle. We’d have breakfast in Pike Market, then walk the waterfront, have lunch atTheTamarindTree and go to the antique markets.

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What would you watch on TV?

I prefer not to watchTV. When it is on we mainly watch Sky News or a documentary. I never watch drama or soaps.

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

If I could go anywhere as in “free as a bird”, it would be the Maldives but the travel puts me off!

What would you eat?

I try not to over eat and I try to eat raw foods when travelling, so good salads. My favourite would be green papaya salad.

What would you drink?

I only ever drink water, green tea, earl grey tea. Absolutely nothing else as a rule.

What is your guilty pleasure?

I like to read the Sun online . . . it’s a laugh.

Which film would you watch?

A comedy such as Anchorman 2. A politically incorrect comedy. @WeekendGlos

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