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ULNERABLE children in Glasgow, many without loving families can now look forward to a brighter Christmas and New Year. Parish churches St Mary the Virgin Fryerning, and St Edmund & St Mary, Ingatestone, will be holding crib services on Christmas Eve (at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, at 3pm and St Edmund & St Mary,

Ingatestone at 4pm and 5.30pm). These services offer parishioners the opportunity to donate toys to those who need them the most - such as children in care experiencing difficult times. Rector of Ingatestone and Fryerning, Patrick Sherring said: “The churches used to run just one crib service but in recent years they have been so popular, now we run three.” During the services which

include readings from the Bible on the story of the birth of Jesus and carols under the festively lit tree, nativity figures are also placed in the crib by young children. Gift donations are later placed under the tree. For many years the toys that have been brought to the crib services have been sent to Africa for Cricket Without Boundaries, an AIDS awareness charity dedicated to helping, educating and

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developing local communities around the world through cricket. Because of the Ebola crisis this is not possible this year. Thanks to Keith Brown who is not only a parishioner but has the significant role of Collector of the Trades House in Glasgow, the toys will be taken to the Scottish City. Keith said: “There are many children in Glasgow that do not have loving families around them. Kinship care is very

active in the city. This is where grandparents and aunts look after children where the parents are unable to provide support or in some cases have abandoned their children. For many children in the city life is hard, and the gifts will show they are not forgotten.” Revd. Sherring added: “This is a great way for children to give something back, especially to those who need it more.”

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Go ‘green’ this Christmas B RITAIN as a whole is likely to produce three million tonnes of rubbish this Christmas, therefore Essex residents are being encouraged to have a ‘green’ Christmas by reducing, re-using and recycling as much of their festive waste as possible. At this time of year, the more organised among us are busily writing Christmas cards and wrapping presents but most of us don’t realise how much waste we create. Each year in the UK, we collectively throw away 226,800 miles of wrapping paper, which is enough to stretch nine times around the world. There are plenty of alternatives to wrapping paper, such as newspaper, or fabric. Parcels can be fastened with string, ribbon or wools rather than sticky tape which make it easy to re-use the paper.

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SIX teams of young people all from Essex have been awarded £500 each for improving their money management skills in the Money for Life Challenge run by Lloyds Banking Group. The six teams of 16 to 24-year-olds will spend the next three months rolling out their projects, with the best teams chosen by the Money for Life judges to go forward to a national final on April 21, 2015 with a UK Grand Final taking place in May. The six teams are among 340 across the UK participating in the programme and include: Catch 22, Project Dance; East Thames, Beauty Angels; bMoneywize Ltd, Play it Safe and 241 Squadron ATC, Turn That Light Off. David Rowsell, from Lloyds Banking Group, said: “Promoting good money management is more important now then ever before. The project shows how much young people care about these issues and I am excited to see how they put them into action.’’ Visit moneyforlifechallenge.org.uk.

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E RECEIVED a Christmas surprise this week when newly opened Brentwood restaurant Thai Boulevard in South Street, thanked us for helping them have the busiest weekend they’ve had since opening on November 24, after advertising with us. Owner and manager Chef Meechok Duanpen said: “We raise a glass to your newspaper for the magical effect it has created for our business. Much to our delight, the news feature and advert has effectively directed customers straight to our doorstep and we can’t thank you enough. Small businesses such as ours really need

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HEILA Watson has reason to celebrate. The care home owner has just won a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2014 National Care Awards in London. Sheila, 73, along with her children Claire, Peter and Sean, run St Michaels Homes Ltd, comprising two care homes in Brentwood; Dudbrook Hall and Howard Lodge which are both renowned for providing quality care to the elderly. St Michaels Homes is one of the only family-owned and managed care home company’s in Essex. Sheila established the company in 1991 but her career in care and nursing spans more than 50 years. She trained as a registered nurse and midwife, followed by 25 years in midwifery,

five years as a health advisor to the elderly and obtained a diploma in gerontology. The awards took place at the Hilton London Metropole at the end of November infront of an audience of 700 people, hosted by husband and wife presenter duo Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. Sheila’s son Sean, a director for St Michaels Homes commented on his mother’s fantastic win. “Mum never thought a little care home like us would win something like this. She was up against hundreds of people including big names in healthcare such as Bupa and Hallmark, so to win something like this is a dream come true. “Mum has built the company up over the years to have such a good reputation in the community, this award most definitely gives her

something back for the hard slog and many challenges she has come up against during her 50 year career.” Sheila has most recently been instrumental in the planning and design of the rebuild of Howard Lodge. On receiving her award at the prestigious black tie event, Sheila said: “Our loyal staff are the heart and soul of our business. Every member of our staff must care. I don’t look at residents as numbers on a balance sheet, this is not why I came into this profession, I came into this profession because I care about the elderly and I believe good quality care should not be compromised. “This has been achieved in both our homes with all the staff we have across the board. I feel very proud of what has been achieved.”

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Charles gives engineering in Essex his seal of approval

HE Prince of Wales was in Essex last week to support engineering and an affordable housing scheme in the county. He attended Essex University in Colchester and the Big Bang event, focussed at bringing science to life, and an engineering workshop, attended by 1,000 students from 38 schools. His visit was to help raise the profile of STEM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – designed to address

the need for more engineers and scientists. Several of the Prince’s charities have joined forces with the Royal Academy of Engineering and Engineering UK to host a series of workshops for schools and businesses on the skills needed for the future and supporting schools in this important avenue of education. He endorsed a coordinated effort to address the skills shortage, saying: “I hope these workshops might help in terms of coordinating all

the initiatives that I know are going on in this field. There are an awful lot of initiatives in the STEM sector and skills side.” Next stop on his Essex itinerary was the affordable rural housing scheme at West Hanningfield, near Chelmsford. The Prince of Wales, President of The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community and Business In The Community, visited Hastoe Housing Association development in Pandan Close and met with residents in their

homes. The Affordable Rural Housing Initiative, was launched by the Prince in June 2003 as part of his Rural Action Programme, under the aegis of Business In The Community and in collaboration with The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community who took the initiative forward. The aim of the visit was to raise awareness of the impacts of the lack of affordable rural housing, to engage the private sector more in the delivery of well-designed affordable housing.

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Donations help children in need at Barnardo’s BARNARDO’s are giving shoppers some festive cheer, whilst the children’s charity is receiving some much needed donations, with the recent opening of its shop in Wickford. The Children’s store located at 14 The Willows, promises a collection of children’s clothes, games and toys, including a traditional wooden range, that won’t break the bank. Barnardo’s Diane Green said: “We are always looking for new stock for the shop which helps Barnardo’s to give disadvantaged children a better future.” The charity is also calling for help from the people of Essex to help fundraise over Christmas. Download a support pack from barnardos.org/getinvolved/ fundraise/runyourownevent.

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Hair today gone tomorrow

F YOU can never decide how to style your hair, how about trying a hairpiece? Former Big Brother star and Essex-girl Chantelle Houghton has launched a new hairpiece collection incorporating a variety of casual-wear clip in styles. The 12-piece collection

‘Chantelles’, offers something for everyone. Whether you like to wear your hair short or long, in a fishtail or bun or loose around your shoulders, every look is accounted for. “I’ve personally chosen every piece and they are all brilliant,” says Chantelle. “I have been using hair extensions for

years. I love mixing it up using different styles and this is the perfect solution.” Available in nine colours, the collection starts from £13.99 and is available from chantelles.co.uk.

Energy Switch campaign powering up interest FOLLOWING the launch of the recent Essex Energy Switch, a countywide collective energy switching campaign designed to help Essex residents cut their gas and electricity bills, more than 500 members of the public have already registered their interest in the initiative. By joining forces with fellow Essex residents and registering an interest in changing energy supplier, participants will be entered into a collective auction. The more people who register, the better the price offered is likely to be, although usage and the amount residents already pay will also play a part in the calculation. Earlier this year when the first Essex

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Energy Switch took place, more than 4,500 residents registered and those who switched energy provider made an average saving of over £200. Small and medium businesses can also register for Essex Energy Switch. Between now and February 2, 2015. Councillor Kevin Bentley, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Infrastructure, said: “Attracting more than 500 members of the public from across Essex to sign up for the Essex Energy Switch within a week is a huge success.” Anyone can register (as long as they pay an energy bill). Visit essex.gov.uk/energyswitch for more details.

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Butterfly ball flies high

Charity fundraiser for Georgia’s Teenage Cancer Appeal raises more than £50,000 during a glittering night to remember

Steak out new eatery A NEW steakhouse and cocktail bar is set to open in Chelmsford in February. Chop Block is the creation of brothers Steve and Dan Patten who both grew up in the area and have extensive experience in the meat industry. The eatery which will be based at 8-9 Grays Brewery Yard, Springfield Road, will specialise in the finest cuts of meat that are butchered and dry-aged at the restaurant and offered at affordable prices. Diners can choose their cut which is sold by the gram, or Chop Bloc burgers made in-house using 28-day matured British chunk steak and served with a choice of sides. Desserts will feature homemade cheesecake and an indulgent chocolate brownie. Housed in an impressive 18th-century former brewery, Chop Bloc also boasts a Manhattan-style cocktail bar, Block Bar. For more details visit chopbloc.com.

MORE than £50,000 was raised at the fourth Butterfly Ball charity fundraiser held at Orsett Hall last month in aid of Georgia’s Teenage Cancer Appeal (GTCA). Held in celebration of 14-year-old Georgia Cordery (pictured below with mum Sue), who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Rhabdomysarcoma in June 2008 and sadly died in May 2010, the charity instigated by Georgia six months before her death aims to help improve the lives of children in Essex who are suffering from cancer and other life threatening conditions. The event saw 330 people attend to support the local charity including former TOWIE favourite Lucy Mecklenburgh and many of Georgia’s closest friends with whom she attended Brentwood School. Fantastic raffle prizes on the night included a ski chalet holiday, an Olympia show-jumping package, football match tickets and VIP O2

Georgia’s brother Elliot with auctioneer Jason O’Shea tickets. A heart-felt welcome was given by Georgia’s parents Peter The Operatic Society and their new brew and Sue Cordery. Following the event Peter said: “A phenomenal amount of money was raised and we can’t thank enough, all those who made the Butterfly Ball possible. Georgia would be very proud and we are delighted to be able to continue helping local families through extremely difficult times.”

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LIFELONG passion for radio, a love of music and a belief in the importance of real local radio were the driving forces for Essex born and bred, Scott Ross to join, Brentwood’s local radio station Phoenix FM. Before joining Phoenix, Scott spent most of his working life in sales and marketing including a couple of years in radio airtime sales, mainly in the shipping and freight industry. Along with fellow presenter Alan Johnson, Scott was also a director of one of the bidders for a commercial radio licence in Essex. “Radio was always supposed to be a ‘fun’ industry,” Scott explains, “but the original local commercial stations became swallowed up by groups, not only did they lose the sparkle and richness which grew out of the community being served, they also lost the hallmark of presenters

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in brief n LITERATURE. Abide with Me author Ian Ayris is currently putting the finishing touches to the sequel of his successful novel Abide with Me which is due for release in 2015. However, fans of the Essex born-andbred author’s debut novel which has been described as original, inspiring and compelling; a heart-warming account of a young boy growing up in the 1970s East End, will be pleased to know it has been turned into an audiobook, narrated by Karl Jenkinson. Published by Caffeine Nights Publishing, it is available as a download from Amazon, Audible and iTunes. n FOOD. If you like a good curry, rather than buying one from the local takeaway, how about learning how to make one from scratch? Local chef and food writer Padmaja Kochera is launching her new cookery classes in Southend in January. Padmaja will take up residence at The Delightful Tea Bake School in Great Wakering. The Half Day Indian Cookery Classes will take place throughout January and February. To book visit cookwithpadmaja.co.uk.

free to be themselves.” He continues: “Regrettably many stations now carry a common, predictable, safe and bland programme from London, so it is really great to be part of a real local station serving a coherent and vibrant area and where we have probably a greater degree of freedom to be ourselves and have fun on air.” Apart from a few weeks presenting a late night show, Scott’s regular weekday midday shows are shared with other presenters and often include a wide variety of guests. Scott especially enjoys chatting with local authors and historians such as Frances Clamp, a regular on his show and Sylvia Kent who has written seven books. Other guests have included Lord Petre of Ingatestone Hall and ‘star’ of Channel 4s ‘Mr Drew’s School for Boys’, headmaster of Brentwood County High School, Stephen Drew.

Scott was also involved in a number of features commemorating this year’s anniversary of the start of the Great War. Some of his colleagues rather unkindly suggested that he was the ideal choice for this as given his age, he could probably have produced the series on his own from memory, without any outside help! In addition to his show on Phoenix, Scott is a licensed radio amateur. His initial foundation call sign was M6LOS but after passing the exam for the intermediate licence he now uses the call Sarah Plumb’s sign 2E0ESX. business is booming He and fellow presenter Tony Smith have also presented some illustrated talks on the history of radio, especially local radio in the UK, to a number of charitable organisations. Tune in to Scott Ross on One 2 Three show, Mondays & Tuesdays from 1pm on Phoenix FM 98.0.

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Make your car part of your essential Christmas checklist

OU have got everything ready for Christmas. The decorations are up, presents all wrapped, the kids can’t wait for Santa to arrive and like most of us, one or more of the days over the festive period could entail travelling to relatives or friends. So have you checked the car over to make sure it will get you there? To make sure you get to and from your destination, and more importantly, safely, here is an essential checklist to tick off a few days before.

Make sure the windscreen washer liquid is topped up. Certain summer grades of screen wash possess no antifreeze qualities, so buy one that is for winter use. It is more cost-effective to buy it as a concentrate and mix 50:50 with water. It is an offence to drive with an empty windscreen washer unit. Don’t use engine antifreeze – it will damage the paintwork and never use hot water to defrost a windscreen, it can crack it. Carry a can of de-icer and a scraper in the car.

Engine

Check all the lights are working with no burnt out bulbs. Those you can’t see visually, reverse up to a garage door or wall to check. Don’t forget front and rear fog lights, which should only be used when visibility is reduced to around 100 metres and switched off when visibility improves.

Check the coolant antifreeze level and strength to make sure it does not freeze in a cold snap, and while your head is under the bonnet check engine oil and brake fluid levels and refer to the handbook if you need guidance. Make sure battery terminals are tight and have visual check all round, particularly at drive belts for the alternator etc.

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Tyres

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A dirty screen will mist up more easily inside the car, so start by giving it a clean. Have a look at the condition of the wiper blades: if they are leaving smears across your windscreen it is time for new ones.

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Making the best of a family Christmas We all tend to reminisce after the festive season about our fabulous family get-togethers. But sometimes it’s the embarrassing and unfortunate encounters that stick in the mind. Life Coach Vicky Kelly founder of Yolsk and writer Simon Edge, give us their verdicts on how to cope

Vicky’s verdict AHH, Christmas. Family gatherings, the in-laws, alcohol and stressful catering arrangements. What could go wrong? Fortunately I like my in-laws (although whether they count as in-laws as we are not married is a grey area). However, life has brought upon me many times when I’ve had to associate with the company of people who are a little “trying” shall we say. So I have a few tips, to help make this the best possible Christmas given your circumstances!

Be diplomatic

seeking. Just be cheerful and calm, and just shake it off! No one wants to be caught in an argument between two people that they love dearly. Do not get drawn into to taking sides. Instead decide to be the independent voice of reason, who can see that both points are valid.

Help out

There are usually one or two members of the family who have the most to do. This can be incredibly stressful for them. Offer to help out and do it now. I know my Mum starts her Christmas preparations in November, so there may well be things that need doing well in advance, not just an hour before you sit down to the main meal. If you make life easier for someone, you’re pro-actively reducing the stress, and the likelihood of arguments.

As a general rule of thumb, if someone has a problem with you, it’s their problem. It’s something to do with the way someone else treated them in the past, or the mood they are in on that day. What they want, is for you to Do some be offended or drawn into it (on a troubleshooting subconscious level) so that they can Spend a bit of time in advance create even more reason to feel bad, having a think about what could Maid in Essex.qxp_Maid in Essex 04/08/2014 13:29 Page 1 or powerful, or whatever they are

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go wrong, and then ask yourself: “What can I do, to ensure that this problem is resolved/prevented” and write down a list of solutions, repeatedly asking yourself “what else?” until you’ve exhausted the options.

Simon’s verdict HAVE you ever felt that everyone else is having a magical Christmas while you’re stuck in one room with the same old people wishing it was all over? Sitting in the same old room with a load of old friends and relatives is what it’s all about. What sort of time you have depends on getting a few old Christmas chestnuts right.

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A Christmas Day walk is always good. You always think you’re going to do it after lunch, but if you don’t sit down to eat till two or three o’clock and everyone wants to sit in front of the telly afterwards, it’ll be dark before you know it and you’ll never get out. Much better to go beforehand while the turkey’s in the oven. If you’re the one that’s cooking it, make the in-laws go out while you make a start on the sherry.

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For the meal itself, make sure everyone’s sozzled enough on that sherry not to notice if the bird’s too dry or the parsnips are burned to a crisp. Also err on the side of too much food, not too little. It’s annoying when the table is still groaning with food at the end of the meal and you know you’re going be eating meatloaf and bubble and squeak for the next fortnight, but better that than roasting too few potatoes and peeling too few sprouts.

Then it’s time for telly. I’ve spent Christmases with people who are allergic to television at the best of times and are in no mood to make an exception on Christmas Day. If you’re going to theirs, that’s a bullet you just have to bite. When they come to yours they’ll get their own back by talking through Mrs Brown’s Boys and wanting to know why Barbara Windsor isn’t in EastEnders.

Get unwrapping

I’ve always found charades over-rated. Give me the Names-in-theHat game or Famous Foreheads any day. If you do end up playing something more formal like Monopoly or Cluedo, remember it’s considered socially unacceptable to cheat against the under-10s, however much they deserve it. Finally it’s good to have in-laws who like cleaning up. Fortunately mine can’t get enough of it: not just loading the dishwasher but wiping down the surfaces and washing the floor. I wipe a tear whenever it’s time for them to leave. Happy Christmas!

After dinner, swap presents. Most presents look better when they’re still wrapped than after you’ve opened them. There’s often a one-to-four ratio – for every one gift that delights you, there will be four that it’s an effort to say anything nice about. The trick is to make them harmless, where it doesn’t matter if they’re terrible because you know they didn’t cost anything. Tell everyone to buy something for everyone else but spend no more than £5 each. It means you’ve got loads of parcels to open and if there are eight of you, you’ll get at least two good ones.

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James Martin’s Home Comforts

This recipe from James’ new book is excellent for the festive season

HE affable Yorkshireman and presenter of Saturday Kitchen chats to Lynn Houghton about his new BBC series. Tell us a bit about yourself and how your love of cooking came about? I come from a family full of chefs and grew up on a farm, but they only ever worked with the food we couldn’t sell. My mother, my auntie and gran were all great cooks, and they did amazing things with cheap cuts of meat like pig’s cheeks. My father was catering manager at the stately home Castle Howard. I was surrounded by food and cooking all the time I was growing up. When and how did your career take off? I began my formal catering training at Scarborough Technical College where Antony

Worrall Thomspon noticed my work and took me under his wing When I moved to London, I worked 24/7. I rarely saw daylight. But I loved it and I just kept at it. I worked in the kitchens of 190 Queensgate, followed by dell’Ugo and also did a stint at Chewton Glen as head pastry chef. I was offered the position of head chef at the Hotel and Bistro du Vin in Winchester twenty years ago at the age of 22 and had to move back to the countryside. I have never looked back as the countryside is where I am most happy. Tell us about your new series of Home Comforts? Home Comforts, has been remarkably well received. I think it is because we all work harder than we have ever done, with more stress. And after all those long hours, there is nothing

better than chilling at home with wonderful comforting food. I don’t mean what we traditionally call ‘comfort food’ such as ‘pie and mash’ or a sticky pudding, but it can just as easily be a beautifully made and dressed salad or a magnificent fish dish. Many of the recipes I create are old family favourites such as smoked salmon, prawn and cucumber mousse, my mum used to make a similar dish, and poached haddock and egg with mustard sauce, the only dish my grandad was allowed to make - and given my gran was such as great cook, that means a lot. What do you like doing in your spare time? I live in the countryside in Winchester and I love the space and the peace and quiet. I also own a farm in Yorkshire and enjoy walks with my two dogs.

What are your plans for Christmas? I've spent the last few Christmases travelling. One year was to the Maldives which was the first holiday I'd taken in about 14 years. Another was a foodie tour of India. I discovered wonderful places like Kerala. The seafood in India is beautiful. I plan to go again this year over Christmas. *The new series of James Martin: Home Comforts returns to BBC TWO in January. The official book, Home Comforts by James Martin (Quadrille, £20) is out now.

James’s Mum’s Smoked Salmon, Prawn and Cucumber Mousse Serves 6 A little rapeseed oil 1 large cucumber, peeled and very finely sliced 400g unsliced smoked salmon, chopped Juice of one lemon, or to taste, plus lemon wedges to serve 200g full-fat cream cheese 450ml double cream Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 300g cooked prawns, shelled and deveined 50g watercress 6 cooked tiger prawns in the shell Melba toast to serve Use a little rapeseed oil to coast a shallow 22cm diameter, 4.5cm deep savarin mould, then line with cling film, making sure it overlaps the mould all the way around. Layer most of the cucumber into the mould, overlapping the slices as if they were fish scales, so that they cover all of the inside of the mould. Set aside. Put the chopped smoked salmon into a food processor with the lemon juice and blitz until smooth. Add the cream cheese and blitz once more, then, with the food processor running, slowly add the double cream until the mixture is thickened and smooth, scraping the mixture down halfway through. Season with salt and pepper and adjust the lemon juice to taste. Carefully spoon the mixture into a piping bag, then pipe half the mixture into the base of the cucumber-lined mould. Top with half the prawns, then cover with the remaining mousse. Smooth it flat with a palette knife and cover the top with the remaining cucumber. Pull the cling film up to cover and then put in the fridge for 30 minutes. Or until ready to serve. Peel back the cling film, then place the mould upside down on a serving plate. Gently lift off the mould. Pile the watercress and remaining prawns in a pile in the centre of the mould and decorate with the tiger prawns.

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CHRISTMAS Have yourselves a merry little Christmas. Kick back, relax, and overindulge…. but most importantly, don’t feel guilty about it!! That might seem like an unusual Yuletide message from fitness professionals, however, we know how important it is to treat yourself every now and then. And when the holidays are over, we are on hand to help you get back into shape. Whether you are a complete novice, an occasional gym visitor or a seasoned fitness freak, you should aim to make 2015 the year you make health and wellbeing your priority. Did you know that more than a quarter of adults in Essex are ‘physically inactive’? Essex was ranked 50th out of 150 local authorities in a recent activity study by UK Active, aimed at ‘Turning the tide of inactivity’. This report provided the first detailed analysis of physical inactivity both at a national and local level and showed that there has been no change at all in the county’s activity levels since 2006! We all know that increasing your exercise levels and eating a more healthy balance of food will improve your health, appearance and confidence, but sometimes we

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Alternative Christmas recipes By Richard Burgess

Creamy Parsnip & Squash Bake Ingredients: 284 ml pot and a 142 ml pot of double cream. 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped. 2 Thyme sprigs, 1 stripped of leaves. Butter for greasing. 500g/ 1lb 2oz parsnips [about 4 large]. 500g/1lb 2oz butternut squash [about ½ a large one]. 25g/1oz grated Gruyere. Place the cream, onion or shallot and the thyme sprig into a small pan. Slowly heat to Chocolate And Orange Roulade For the sponge: Sunflower oil for greasing, 200g/8oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces, 200g/ 8oz caster sugar, icing sugar, for dusting. For The Filling: 200g tub crème fraiche, 142ml pot double cream, finely grated zest 1 orange 50g/ 2oz caster sugar few drops vanilla extract. For the Icing: 142 ml pot double cream, 140g/5oz Dark Chocolate into pieces. Heat oven to 180 c fan 160 gas 4. Grease a 23x33 cm swiss roll tin and line with baking parchment. To make sponge put chocolate into a small bowl over a pan of hot water and heat gently stirring occasionally, until completely melted, leave to cool, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together in a large bowl until light and creamy then add the melted chocolate and mix completely. In a separate bowl, whisk

just below boiling point, remove from the heat and leave to cool. Strain, discarding the onion and thyme. Heat oven to 160c/fan 140c/gas 4. Rub the bottom and sides of a gratin dish measuring about 20 x 30 cm with butter. Peel the parsnips and trim the ends. Peel and scoop the seeds out of the squash. Thinly slice the vegetables. Layer the parsnips and squash in the dish, pour over the infused cream , then scatter with the thyme leaves and gruyere.

Bake for 1 hour until golden and serve. the egg whites until stiff, then carefully fold into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mix into the prepared tin. Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed up and just set. Remove from the oven then tip onto a large piece of baking parchment dusted with icing sugar. Peel away the baking parchment on top of the roulade, dust the roulade with a little more icing sugar, then cover until cool. Whisk together the crème fraiche, double cream orange zest and sugar until softly whipped, then chill until needed. To make Icing: Bring the cream gently to the boil in a pan. Tip in chocolate pieces then stir until melted into a glossy mixture. Leave until firm enough to spread over cake.To assemble the roulade, spread the creamy filling over the sponge, roll up the cake from its shortest side using the sugared paper to help lift the cake and roll it forward. Place the roulade on a serving plate, then spread the chocolate icing over the top and sides. Chill until ready.

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If you plan on having your Christmas meal later in the day, it’s the perfect opportunity to turn the lights low for a really spectacular atmosphere. The dark and dramatic table is the grown up Christmas look this year especially if you plan to entertain a large number. Dark tablecloths and napkins provide the perfect backdrop for crystal cut glassware and the glow of candlelight. Group candlesticks in the centre of the table for maximum impact and mix in black and purple candles. If you’re short on numbers- a stylist’s cheat is to use stemmed glasses at different heights and add tealights. Metallics look magical in the candlelight so add shiny baubles at each place setting and where you can. Deers are popular

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As Good as Gold

by Mark O’ Connor

There is a song that we all sing on New Year’s Eve to say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new, it begins -Should Old Acquaintance be forgot, and never thought upon. Auld Lang Syne, a song written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788 and literally means ‘‘for (the sake of) old times’’ where we remember the past, the golden years while looking into the uncertain future. The most special thing about this song is that it brings total strangers together for one night only. For most people, New Year‘s Eve is all about getting all dressed up and whether you are staying home or going out to party, it’s about the totally over-gilding the lily and adding the bling factor. For the event of the year, you should save the best for last and

go all out with a bang! Wearing an element of the most extravagant and key metallic looks this season glittering gold. With the precious metal seeing a resurgence in value of late, gold is a luxurious commodity but its not necessary to wear the real thing as gold costume jewellery that is relatively inexpensive is a great alternative to wear at a party and will have you looking a million dollars. 1. Purple Box Clutch £79

all Biba at House of Fraser houseoffraser.co.uk

2. Sequin kimono sleeve top £34.99 Black Double Layer Shift Dress £22.99 New Look newlook.com 3. Bracelet with diamanté £5.99 H&M hm.com

4. Paco Rabanne 1 Million EDT 200ml £49.99 theperfumeshop.com

And... if money’s no object. 5. Breguet watch

Reine de Naples Collection from £27,000 breguet.com

and mini toys to keep everyone busy and happy. Make popcorn garlands for the centre of the table or your tree and buy lots of extra candy canes to decorate with. 6. Party accessories and toys starting from £2 from Heals

(as before). 7. Chilli oval platter, £12, Tesco (tesco.com).

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LIFESTYLE Create the perfect party look with bareMinerals and top tips from the beauty brand’s international make-up artist Sarah-Jane Froom The Main Attraction Kit maybe small, but its contents are the perfect combination to create a ‘centre Stage’ Christmas make-up look.

Perfect the

party look FOR A SOFT DAY LOOK Blend the Matinee Eyeshadow over the eyes from lash line to brow, and then add a light sweep of colour to the lids using the Opening Night eyeshadow. Add a flush of colour to the cheeks using The Loose Blush in Flair on the apples with the Tapered Blush Brush, and finish with a lick of Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara in Intense Black on the lashes and an application of Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Leading Lady.

If you like sultry, smokey eyes, a gorgeous glow and shimmering lips then this collection is for you.

FOR A STANDOUT EVENING LOOK Apply more of the Opening Night Eyeshadow over the eyelids and in the outer corner of the eyes blending into the crease. Line the upper lashes with Lasting Line Eyeliner in Absolute Black. Complete the look with two coats of Lash Domination Mascara and Make Your Move Marvelous Moxie Lipstick.

We have one Main Attraction Kit to giveaway worth £49. TO WIN email competitions@ madeinessex.net

Spa & Relax

Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Billericay is the ideal place to unwind, says Charlotte Civil

bright, decked out in white with wood flooring. Checking in for your treatment Greenwoods Spa will leave you or spa package, guests are handed feeling revived and refreshed a robe and slippers and shown to the changing rooms complete with huge dressing area. Pre or post treatment, enjoy the spa facilities to your heart’s content; HE hustle and bustle of daily life is a world away when there’s a 20-metre indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Or, feeling you check into Greenwoods Hotel & Spa situated in the peckish with all that pampering? Guests can stay in their robes picturesque village of Stock near Billericay. and enjoy a light-bite such as soup or a sandwich in the new Juice I was lucky enough to spend a morning at the restored Bar. 17th-century manor house, complete with glorious landscaped grounds last week - if only it could have been for longer!

First impressions

The Spa is located on the lower ground floor of the hotel and is vastly different from the rest of the property which is an elegant mix of rich fabrics and sumptuous furnishings, bustling with guests either in the reception area or sitting on the comfy sofas in the decadent lounge enjoying coffee or reading the papers. Entering the spa you can hear a pin drop, it is calm and serene, just what you want. The decor is very 21st-century, light and

Treatments available

You’ll be spoilt for choice with the treatments available in eight treatment rooms.There’s also a couples treatment room with its own sauna and steamroom, perfect for couples or Mums and Daughters who enjoy their spa-time together. Every need is catered for whether you want to be pampered from top-to-toe with a facial or massage, manicure or pedicucre, or just de-stress and unwind with a dip in the pool. Sublime skincare and beauty products used at Greenwoods include Elemis anti-ageing products to the latest inclusion to the

spa range, La Sultane de Saba inspired by the beauty rituals of the mystical Orient, and Asia.

Treatments tested

I experienced the Christmas Bubbles and Sparkles package which included use of the newly renovated gym, spa and pool facilities. Also included in the reasonable price of £69pp was a delicious panini lunch a glass of bubbles in the Juice Bar but best of all, a mini manicure and polish complete with Swarkovski crystals adding that much needed festive sparkle. I also booked a Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy massage (£70, 50 mins) - a great treatment to target stubborn cellulite and help detox the body (ideal this time of year) using a Fennel and Birch peel off mask which is applied to your legs and thighs combined with specialist massage techniques which deeply cleanses the body and helps firm and smooth skin, improving cirulation and fluid retention.

More information

Greenwoods Hotel & Spa, Stock Road, Billericay, Essex CM4 9BE. 01277 829214/greenwoodshotel.com

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Downhill all the way Get on the slopes with these fantastic deals, says Charlotte Civil

Weekend escape

Perfect for those unable to take a full week off to hit the slopes, Scott Dunn has launched ‘ski weekends’ packages at some of its finest chalets across the French resort of Val d’Isère and legendary St Anton in Austria. The new weekend packages, which are valid for stays between Thursday – Sunday, enable keen skiers to max out on the slopes over three nights while enjoying the luxuries of Scott Dunn’s superb chalet offering, including Chef service. With flights in/out of London City Airport, the new packages make an ideal mini-break. Scott Dunn (0208 682 5020/scottdunn. com) offers three nights from £995pp (two sharing), half board. Price includes return flights from London City Airport to Zurich and shared transfers. Available on select weekends until March 19, 2015.

Yoga and Ski - the perfect combination

Fancy yoga, ski and spa all in one place. Completely Yoga Holidays is offering a week-long break in the Italian Dolomites including half board accommodation, two yoga sessions a day and snow activities. This particular package is being offered on January 10-17 or March 21-28, 2015. Completely Yoga Holidays (completelyyogaholidays.com) offers seven nights from £770pp (two sharing). Price includes airport transfers. Excludes ski equipment and ski pass which can be arranged on request. easyJet (0843 104 5000/easyjet.com) offers return flights to Verona from £55.

Chalet chic in St Anton with Scott Dunn

includes two free lift passes for Les 3 Vallees, ski equipment including free inchalet fitting. British Airways (0844 497 0787/ba.com) offers return flights from Gatwick to Geneva from £161. Departing January 11.

Les Deux Alpes - Club Med

New Year on the Slopes

Family-time

Club Med is offering this great all-inclusive package to the French Alps. The picturesque resort of Les Deux Alpes is one of the oldest in France and offers fantastic skiing for family with more than 200km of pistes and areas to suit all levels of skier or snowboarder. Club Med All Inclusive Ski Holidays guarantee a luxurious, stress free break, whether you’re with your partner, family, friends or on your own. As everything is included, you won’t need to worry about the purse strings, leaving you free to relax for the duration. Club Med (08458 694 584/clubmed. co.uk) offers seven nights from £1,165

Bring in the New Year in snowy Chamonix. High Mountain Holidays (01993 775540/ highmountain.co.uk) is offering seven nights at Apartment Frasserands for arrival on December 27. The apartment is located near the Argentiere ski area offering some of the highest slopes at more than 3,000m. Relax in a spacious lounge area with log burning fire and soak up sensational views of Mont Blanc from the balcony. Seven nights from £1,210 (four sharing), self catering. easyJet (0843 104 5000/ easyjet.com) offers return flights from Stansted to Geneva from £300. per adult and £1,019 per child. Children under-4 stay free. Price includes return flights from Heathrow, resort transfers, ski pass and ski and snowboard lessons. Departing January 11.

Chalet-chic

If you want to try the resort of Meribel this season, Meriski has been operating in the picture-postcard resort for more than 30 years. They are offering this fantastic week long break staying at Chalet des Neiges, a four-bedroom chalet with outdoor hot-tub. Meriski (01285 648518/meriski.co.uk/ booking/special-offers) offers seven nights from £4,500 (eight sharing). Price

Health Kick in Kitzbuhel

Get in shape this January at the four-star Q Resort Health and Spa, situated in the sophisticated resort of Kitzbühel, Austria. The hotel is the perfect retreat to burn off the Christmas calories and re-energise in the mountains. As well as your time on the slopes the hotel offers meditation classes and a complimentary activity programme which includes yoga, Pilates and Nordic Walking. Inghams (01483 791 114/inghams.co.uk) is offering seven nights from £599pp (two sharing), half board. Price includes return flights from Gatwick to Innsbruck and transfers. Departing January 10.

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Fashion

Don’t panic...!!!! RATRTRTRQTQ

FOR HER

Putting on the glitz

This glitzy Alice Keys Clip Frame Clutch is ideal for a glamorous night out and features a short chain strap to match the metal frame and chunky clasp. £32 from Accessorize.

There aren't many shopping days left to pick up all those Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Online shopping is one way to get all your present shopping done, but don't forget the high street has some fabulous gift ideas too – and you can head out to get them in a last minute dash, says Liz Alvis Parry Photo finish

Lady in red

This attractive Rococo photo would take pride of place on any mantelpiece. Make it truly personal by adding a family photo in there before you wrap it. £24 from Laura Ashley.

This Man Up! Skills book, is the ultimate manual for life – featuring tips on everything from relationships to gaming. A fun gift for a son or husband. £10, from Burton Menswear London

Sing-along fun

Enjoy reading this festive Christmas rhyme with your little ones and then singing along together to this classic Christmas song. Each colourfully illustrated page has its own sound effect for added fun. £7 from Marks and Spencer.

Stag do

FOR HIM

Make sure he’s right on trend with these statement stag head cufflinks. Housed in a smart presentation box, they’ll make a great gift for the man in your life. £50 from House of Fraser.

Santa baby

Keen cooks will love this handy Jamie Oliver recipe card storage tin. With a slightly retro look and a mint green, yellow and white colour scheme it will add colour and fun to any kitchen. £17, from House of Fraser.

Put on a Pudsey

These adorable Pudsey slippers will keep your little one's feet warm and cosy, and are sure to be a delight on Christmas day with their fun colours and cute appeal. What's more, 25% of the retail price will be donated to BBC Children in Need. £6.99 from Shoe Zone.

Man manual

This stylish red pashmina would add a pop of colour to any outfit and would make a great Christmas gift for the woman in your life. £15, it's available from BHS.

Cook like Jamie!

FOR THE KIDS

Make him smile on Christmas morning with this fun Santa motorbike and side-car novelty jumper in a festive shade of green. £26, from Next.

A stylish classic

This stylish wallet would make a great stocking filler for a husband or son. It’s a classic style that will suit all tastes. £27.50 from White Stuff.

Phantom attack

Young Stars Wars fans will love this LEGO Phantom attack shuttle. They can play at joining the Rebel resistance against the evil Empire! The set includes an Ezra Bridger minifigure with a weapon and accessory, plus a C1-10P figure. £20 from Debenhams.

Hair flair

Budding hairdressers are sure to love this Barbie Endless Curls doll. With three different types of no-heat curling tools, two barrettes, a hairband and a brush, there's hours of styling fun to be had! £25 from Debenhams.

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Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9. If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork. Need a little help? The hints page shows a logical order to solve the puzzle. Use it to identify the next square you should solve. Or use the answers page if you really get stuck.

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Chloe Merriman guides you through some of the best events taking place over the festivities to appeal to all your senses

TASTE

Escape the post-Christmas blues, TV repeats and turkey leftovers and take a relaxing ride through the Essex countryside on the Epping Ongar Railway and enjoy one of its Mince Pie Specials. From Saturday December 27 to Wednesday 31 climb aboard for this scenic journey, sit back, relax and enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine. Departures 10am. Tickets from £12 per adult, £6.50 per child. Book online eorailway.co.uk/events/specialevents.

SEE

The elves have rolled up their sleeves, donned their aprons and are transforming an empty shop on Chelmford high street into a glistening snow forest with log cabins (pictured right) and fairy-lit trees. Pay a visit to this

undiscovered adventure where the elves will guide you through the magical Grotto to meet Father Christmas himself, who is waiting to hear all your wishes for Christmas morning. Open daily from 10am-6pm (until 4pm Christmas Eve), 9 High Street. Tickets from £6.50. To book visit frostchristmas.com. 9 High Street Chelmsford

HEAR

‘The holidays are coming’! is the unmistakable jingle for the festive Coca Cola Christmas advert which sees the festivelyilluminated trucks travel through a snowy-landscape. Head to Clacton Factory outlet today and you will be able to feast your eyes on this iconic vehicle (pictured right) which makes a stop here during its annual yuletide tour. Share a

coke amongst friends. Monday December 22, 10am18:00pm, Clacton Factory Outlet (clactonfactoryoutlet.com)

The Ingatestone Peddallers Social Cycling Club is inviting anyone who fancies a refreshing Boxing Day outing to join them on Friday December 26 for their walk to The White Hart at Margaretting Tye. Setting off at 10am from Market Place, Ingatestone this four-and-a-half hour ramble entitled ‘Edward Thomas Ride - The Tye’ via Fryerning and Margaretting (7-mile round-trip) will take in footpaths and bridleways and include a stop off for refreshment. For further details contact Robert Fletcher 01277 354431/07910 679379). All welcome regardless of age and experience.

VISIT

If you or your kids are big fans of Disney’s Frozen, then head down to Marsh Farm in South Woodham Ferrers for their ‘Let it Snow’ event (right) taking place during the first two weekends in January (3&4 and 10& 11). There will be sing-alongs to the films recognisable soundtrack, story telling and the chance to meet stars Olaf and Elsa. To book visit marshfarm.co.uk. and... For last minute Christmas gifts visit Southend High Street’s Christmas Market open until December 24. Browse more than 40 stalls briming with stocking fillers and arts and crafts. 9am-5pm.

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Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre

Slope off for a great time

T MAY not have a snow-capped mountain backdrop but tucked away in scenic woodland a few minutes drive from Brentwood High Street is Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre. The huge 54-acre site boasts two large linked slopes with both a button and drag lift to whisk you speedily back to the top and a separate nursery slope for beginners. It is the ideal place for those who have never ski’d before, to the more experienced wanting to discover their ski legs with a refresher. I hadn’t ski’d for nearly two years, neither had my two children Katy aged 8 and William 5. But after a few tentative runs on the nursery slope we had swiftly moved onto the main slopes taking

INFORMATION

the button lift up to the highest point before traversing down like naturals. The ski centre is run by former professional skier for the Italian national team - Sergio Cis and his son Steven. The rustic chalet-style building where you are kitted out with your boots and skis is typical of something you’d find in a traditional ski resort as is the warm welcome from Sergio, Steven and their team of enthusiastic staff. I wondered if there was any history to the centre, and when it first launched? “It was built in 1974 and was much smaller than it is now,” Sergio explains. “It was actually a former rubbish tip which belonged to the council. In the late 80s after the devastating storms of 1987 we

expanded to the size we are now.” As well as people skiing for fun, the centre is also popular for schools and youth groups who travel from all over the country for lessons. It’s no surprise then that it is one of the best places to learn to ski and snowboard in the South East of England, and one of the very few remaining in the area. Group lessons with qualified ski instructors are available (minimum of 10 students per group) for both beginners and more advanced skiers and snowboarders. One-toone lessons are offered too. The artificial slopes are made from a plastic matting which makes it quite different to skiing on regular snow as it is much firmer - you have to use your legs more especially when slowing down.

But, as Sergio adds: “If you can ski on this, you can ski anywhere.” If you have ski’d or snowboarded before you can literally just turn up, get fitted for your boots and ski’s and then head to the slopes. Those requiring tuition must prebook lessons. Non-skiers can enjoy watching friends and family from the huge balcony where you can sit and enjoy a hot chocolate or coffee.

Or, how about sitting in a giant rubber ring and whizzing down a slope? The centre also offers snow tubing which is great fun for all ages. There is also a go-Karting track, golf driving range and a Chinese buffet restaurant so you can spend the whole day here at your leisure.

Brentwood Park, Ski & Snowboard Centre, Warley Gap, Brentwood Essex CM13 3DP. 01277 211994/brentwoodskicentre.co.uk. Admission £16 per adult, £14 per child (under-16). Unlimited passes also available 3, 6 or 12 months from £250 per adult and £225 per child. Slope memberships also available, enquire for more details.

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Puzzles

Puzzling what to do with the kids this Christmas?

If you get bored of board games, how about a puzzle? There’s a great choice for all the family.

1. For Little Ones

Frozen Jewel Puzzle

The new Frozen Jewel Puzzle inspired by the best-selling film offers fans a unique twist on the traditional puzzle, as this 104 piece jigsaw incorporates glittering gems within the puzzle pieces. £9.99 (toysrus.co.uk)

2. For Teenagers

Where’s Wally? On the Beach 250 piece jigsaw puzzle

An intricate jigsaw puzzle featuring popculture sensation Wally in his distinctive stripy jumper and bobble hat. After completing the challenging 250-piece puzzle, there’s then the task of finding Wally and his friends among hundreds of other beach goers. Who will spot him first? £7.99 (01508 549330/alwayshobbies.com)

3. For The Family

Downton Abbey 1000 piece jigsaw

Full of passion, romance, scandal and rumour, Downton Abbey is one of the most successful British drama series ever created. Set in an English Country house, spanning the years leading up to WW1

and throughout the 1920s, Downton Abbey tells the story of the aristocratic Crawley family and the people who serve them. This beautiful jigsaw features all your favourite characters from the popular show, and with 1000 high quality pieces, will give your family hours of fun, time and time again. £12.99 (01508 549330/ alwayshobbies. com)

Personalised historical map 400 piece jigsaw

A jigsaw map that you can personalise with any postcode. Piece together the landscape with the 400-pieces. You can add your own inscription on the box and to help you plot the pieces, an A3 print of the map offers some guidance. £29.99. Available from cassinimaps.co.uk. Order quoting code C-XMAS14 at the checkout and you will receive 25% discount.

4 & 5. For Something Different 3D London Landmark puzzle

Coiled Spring Games have a selection of 3D and 4D puzzles. The 3D ones are amazing models of famous landmarks including this 890 foam-backed piece Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament which boasts stunning architectural detail and is almost 1m high. £29.99 Available from Gamerz Nexus, Rayleigh Essex (gamerznexus.co.uk) .

6. For Christmas

Christmas Market Limited Edition Puzzle Gibsons 1000 Piece puzzle perfectly captures the spirit of the festive season. Beautifully painted by Marcello Corti, the image features the Christmas market, children on the ice rink and Santa roasting chestnuts! £14.99 (toysrus.co.uk).

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CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE EVE BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 Snow Babies (R/S)

6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 Snow Babies (R/S) 10.00 10.00 Nigel Nigel Slater’s Slater’s 12 12 Tastes Tastes of of Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 FILM: FILM: Wall-E Wall-E (2008) (2008) Animated Animated sci-fi adventure with Elissa Knight. sci-fi adventure with Elissa Knight. 12.30 12.30 Christmas of My Lifetime with Len Christmas of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Goodman (S) 1.45 1.45 FILM: FILM: Wallace Wallace and and Gromit Gromit in in the the (S) Curse Curse of of the the Were-Rabbit Were-Rabbit (2005) (2005) Classic Classic claymation featuring Ralph Fiennes. (S) 3.05 claymation featuring Ralph Fiennes. (S) 3.05 FILM: FILM: Merry Merry Madagascar Madagascar (2009) (2009) Seasonal Seasonal short short with with Ben Ben Stiller. Stiller. (R/S) (R/S) 3.50 3.50 FILM: FILM: The The Gruffalo’s Child Child (2011) (2011) (R) (R) 4.45 4.45 FILM: FILM: 101 101 Gruffalo’s Dalmatians Dalmatians (1961) (1961) (S) (S) 6.25 6.25 FILM: FILM: Toy Toy Story Story 3 3 (2010) (2010) Animation Animation with with Tom Tom Hanks. Hanks. 8.00 8.00 EastEnders EastEnders (S) (S) 8.30 The Incredible Adventures 8.30 The Incredible Adventures of of Professor Branestawm Branestawm (S) (S) Professor 9.30 9.30 Not Not Going Going Out Out (S) (S) 10.15 10.15 The The Vicar Vicar of of Dibley Dibley (R/S) (R/S) 10.55 10.55 Mrs Mrs Brown’s Brown’s Boys Boys Christmas Christmas Special No one knows Special No one knows what what to to get Bono Bono for for Christmas. Christmas. (R/S) (R/S) get 11.45 Midnight Mass from 11.45 Midnight Mass from Arundel Arundel Cathedral Cathedral (S) (S) 1.05 1.05 FILM: FILM: Sliding Sliding Doors Doors (1998) (1998) Romance Romance starring Gwyneth Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow. 2.45 2.45 News News (S) (S) starring

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BBC2 BBC2 6.10 The Crimson Wing 7.20 Canterbury

6.10 The Crimson Wing 7.20 Canterbury Cathedral Cathedral (R/S) (R/S) 8.20 8.20 FILM: FILM: One One of of Our Our Dinosaurs Dinosaurs is is Missing Missing (1976) (1976) (S) (S) 9.55 9.55 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (R/S) 10.55 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (R/S) 10.55 Christmas Christmas Kitchen Kitchen with with James James Martin Martin (R/S) (R/S) 12.35 Torvill Torvill & & Dean:The Dean:The Perfect Perfect Day Day (R/S) (R/S) 12.35 1.35 The Choir: New Military Wives 1.35 The Choir: New Military Wives (R/S) (R/S) 2.35 FILM: Little Women (1994) Adaptation 2.35 FILM: Little Women (1994) Adaptation of of the the classic classic Louisa Louisa May May Alcott Alcott novel, novel, with with Winona Winona Ryder. Ryder. 4.25 4.25 To To the the Manor Manor Born Born (R/S) 5.25 5.25 Carols Carols from from King’s King’s (S) (S) 6.40 6.40 (R/S) The The Good Good Life Life (R/S) (R/S) 7.10 7.10 Victoria Victoria Wood Wood with with All All the the Trimmings Trimmings Victoria Victoria Wood Wood serves serves up up a large helping of Christmas a large helping of Christmas comedy comedy with a a range range of of celebrities. celebrities. (R/S) (R/S) with 8.00 8.00 Christmas Christmas University University Challenge Challenge (S) (S) 8.30 8.30 The The Choir: Choir: New New Military Military Wives Wives (S) (S) 9.30 Julie Walters: A Life on Screen 9.30 Julie Walters: A Life on Screen Featuring Featuring interviews interviews with with Celia Celia Imrie, Imrie, Rupert Grint Grint and and Hugh Hugh Bonneville. Bonneville. (S) (S) Rupert 10.30 FILM: Calendar Girls (2003) 10.30 FILM: Calendar Girls (2003) Comedy drama with Julie Walters. (S) Comedy drama with Julie Walters. (S) 12.15 12.15 FILM: FILM: Buster Buster (1988) (1988) Biopic Biopic starring starring Phil Collins. Collins. (S) (S) 1.45 1.45 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S) Phil

CHRISTMAS DAY DAY CHRISTMAS BBC1 BBC1

6.00 Breakfast Breakfast (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 FILM: FILM: The The Gruffalo Gruffalo 6.00 (2009) (2009) (R) (R) 9.30 9.30 On On Angel Angel Wings Wings (R/S)10.00 (R/S)10.00 Come and Join the Celebration (S) 11.00 Come and Join the Celebration (S) 11.00 Only Only Fools Fools and and Horses Horses (R/S)12.00 (R/S)12.00 FILM: FILM: Wallace Wallace and and Gromit: Gromit: A A Grand Grand Day Day Out Out (1989) Oscar-nominated Oscar-nominated claymation. claymation. (R) (R) (1989) 12.25 12.25 FILM: FILM: Gnomeo Gnomeo & & Juliet Juliet (2011) (2011) Animation with James McAvoy. 2.00 Animation with James McAvoy. 2.00 Top Top of of the the Pops Pops Christmas Christmas (S) (S) 3.00 3.00 The The Queen’s Queen’s Christmas Broadcast Broadcast (S) (S) 3.10 3.10 FILM: FILM: Puss Puss Christmas in in Boots Boots (2011) (2011) 5.00 5.00 Strictly Strictly Come Come Dancing Dancing Christmas (S) 6.15 Doctor Who (S) Christmas (S) 6.15 Doctor Who (S) 7.15 7.15 Miranda Miranda (S) (S) 7.50 7.50 Call Call the the Midwife Midwife (S) (S) 9.00 EastEnders EastEnders (S) (S) 9.00 10.05 10.05 Mrs Mrs Brown’s Brown’s Boys Boys Christmas Christmas Special Special Winnie Winnie shocks shocks everyone everyone and and drops a Christmas bombshell. drops a Christmas bombshell. (S) (S) 10.40 Michael Mcintyre’s Very 10.40 Michael Mcintyre’s Very Christmassy Christmas Christmas Show Show Christmassy Michael Michael serves serves up up the the ultimate ultimate treat treat to cap off Christmas Day.(S) to cap off Christmas Day.(S) 12.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special 12.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special (R/S) (R/S) 12.45 12.45 Would Would II Lie Lie to to You? You? (R/S) (R/S) 2.15 FILM: FILM: The (2007) (S) (S) 2.15 The Heartbreak Heartbreak Kid Kid (2007)

BOXING BOXING DAY DAY BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 FILM: Pinocchio

6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 FILM: Pinocchio (1940) (1940) 10.25 10.25 CBeebies CBeebies (R/S) (R/S) 11.05 11.05 FILM: FILM: Room Room on on the the Broom Broom (2012) (2012) Animated Animated film film starring Gillian Gillian Anderson. Anderson. (R) (R) 11.30 11.30 FILM: FILM: starring Cool Cool Runnings Runnings (1993) (1993) Comedy Comedy with with John John Candy. Candy. (S) (S) 1.25 1.25 The The Incredible Incredible Adventures Adventures of of Professor Professor Branestawm Branestawm (R/S) (R/S) 2.20 2.20 My My Family (R/S) 3.15 FILM: Monsters Family (R/S) 3.15 FILM: Monsters Inc Inc (2001) Heart-warming Heart-warming animated animated comedy comedy (2001) starring starring John John Goodman Goodman and and Billy Billy Crystal. Crystal. 4.40 4.40 FILM: FILM: The The Pirates! Pirates! Animated Animated family family adventure starring Hugh Grant and adventure starring Hugh Grant and Martin Martin Freeman. 6.25 Still Open All Hours (S) Freeman. 6.25 Still Open All Hours (S) 6.55 The The Boy Boy in in the the Dress Dress (S) (S) 6.55 8.00 8.00 EastEnders EastEnders Life Life for for the the Carters Carters continues to explode continues to explode – – can can they they ever ever recover? One resident looks recover? One resident looks set set to to depart, but will everything go as depart, but will everything go as planned? (S) (S) planned? 8.30 8.30 FILM: FILM: Avengers Avengers Assemble Assemble (2012) (2012) Comic Comic book book adventure adventure starring starring Robert Downey Jr and Chris Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans. Evans. 11.00 Match Match of of the the Day Day 11.00 12.35 EastEnders EastEnders (R/S) (R/S) 3.30 3.30 Weather Weather 12.35 for for the the Week Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 3.35 3.35 News News (S) (S)

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ITV ITV 6.00 Good Morning Britain (S) 8.30 Lorraine

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S) 8.30 Lorraine (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 FILM: FILM: All All Stars Stars (2013) (2013) Comedy Comedy with with Theo Theo Stevenson Stevenson and and Ashley Ashley Jensen. Jensen. (S) 11.35 FILM: Horrid Henry: The (S) 11.35 FILM: Horrid Henry: The Movie Movie (2011) (2011) Comedy Comedy based based on on the the animated animated series series with Anjelica Anjelica Huston. Huston. (S) (S) 1.35 1.35 Doc Doc Martin Martin with (R/S) (R/S) 3.35 3.35 Off Off Their Their Rockers Rockers (R/S) (R/S) 4.05 4.05 FILM: FILM: Santa Santa Claus: Claus: The The Movie Movie (1985) (1985) Festive Festive fantasy fantasy adventure adventure starring starring Dudley Dudley Moore. (S) 6.15 You’ve Been Framed Moore. (S) 6.15 You’ve Been Framed at at Christmas! (R/S) (R/S) 6.45 6.45 News News (S) (S) Christmas! 7.00 7.00 Emmerdale Emmerdale Andy Andy and and Robert’s Robert’s feud feud reaches reaches boiling boiling point. point. (S) (S) 7.30 7.30 Coronation Coronation Street Street (S) (S) 8.00 FILM: Skyfall (2012) James 8.00 FILM: Skyfall (2012) James Bond Bond drama starring starring Daniel Daniel Craig. Craig. (S) (S) drama 11.00 11.00 Christmas Christmas Carols Carols on on ITV ITV Aled Aled Jones Jones joins joins the the congregation congregation of of St St Mary’s Mary’s in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester, for for in Prestwich, their traditional candlelit Christmas their traditional candlelit Christmas Eve carol carol service. service. (S) (S) Eve 12.00 12.00 FILM: FILM: Elizabeth: Elizabeth: the the Golden Golden Age Age (2007) (2007) Historical Historical drama drama with with Cate Cate Blanchett. Blanchett. (S) 2.05 Jeremy Kyle USA (R/S) 2.50 (S) 2.05 Jeremy Kyle USA (R/S) 2.50 Nightscreen (S) (S) 5.05 5.05 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S) Nightscreen

CHANNEL 4 4 CHANNEL 5.35 FILM: The Nativity Story (2006)

5.35 FILM: The Nativity Story (2006) Drama Drama with with Keisha Keisha Castle-Hughes. Castle-Hughes. (R/S) (R/S) 7.15 7.15 FILM: FILM: Olive Olive the the Other Other Reindeer Reindeer (1999) Animated family film featuring (1999) Animated family film featuring Drew Drew Barrymore. Barrymore. (R/S) (R/S) 8.10 8.10 The The Big Big Bang Bang Theory Theory 9.05 The The Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 10.10 10.10 FILM: FILM: 9.05 The The Iron Iron Giant Giant (1999) (1999) (R/S) (R/S) 11.50 11.50 Father Father Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 12.30 12.30 FILM: FILM: Big Big Miracle Miracle (2011) (S) 2.45 FILM: The Grinch (2000) (2011) (S) 2.45 FILM: The Grinch (2000) Fantasy Fantasy featuring featuring Jim Jim Carrey. Carrey. (R/S) (R/S) 4.50 4.50 FILM: The The Muppet Muppet Christmas Christmas Carol Carol (1992) (1992) FILM: Festive classic with Michael Caine. Festive classic with Michael Caine. (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) 7.25 7.25 Ice Ice Age: Age: A A Mammoth Mammoth Christmas Christmas Sid Sid discovers discovers that that he’s he’s on on Santa’s Santa’s naughty list list this this year. year. (R/S) (R/S) naughty 7.55 7.55 The The Snowman Snowman and and the the Snowdog Snowdog Charming Charming animated animated sequel. sequel. (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 8.30 My My Big Big Fat Fat Gypsy Gypsy Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 9.30 Gogglebox (S) 9.30 Gogglebox (S) 11.05 Rude Rude Tube Tube Christmas Christmas Cracker Cracker (S) (S) 11.05 12.05 12.05 The The Inbetweeners Inbetweeners (R/S) (R/S) 1.55 1.55 FILM: FILM: Rare Exports (2010) (R/S) 3.20 FILM: Rare Exports (2010) (R/S) 3.20 FILM: Toys Toys (1992) (1992) Comedy Comedy with with Robin Robin Williams. Williams. (R/S) 5.20 5.20 Kirstie’s Kirstie’s Vintage Vintage Gems Gems (R/S) (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 5 CHANNEL

6.00 Milkshake Milkshake 9.30 9.30 FILM: FILM: Gone Gone with with the the 6.00 Wind Wind (1939) (1939) Epic Epic melodrama melodrama starring starring Clark Clark and Vivien Leigh. (S) Gable 1.50 FILM: The Gable and Vivien Leigh. (S) 1.50 FILM: The Adventures Adventures of of Robin Robin Hood Hood (1938) (1938) Classic Classic adventure adventure with with Errol Errol Flynn. Flynn. (S) (S) 3.50 3.50 FILM: FILM: A Christmas Christmas Carol Carol (1951) (1951) Adaptation Adaptation of of A Dickens’ Dickens’ classic classic starring starring Alastair Alastair Sim, Sim, Jack Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. (S) 5.35 Warner and Kathleen Harrison. (S) 5.35 Michael Michael Buble’s Buble’s Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 6.30 My My Big Big Xmas Xmas Benefits Benefits Blow-Out Blow-Out (R/S) (R/S) 7.20 Britain’s Britain’s Craziest Craziest Christmas Christmas 7.20 Lights Lights Follow Follow four four UK UK households households as as they they transform transform their their homes homes into into a festival of Christmas lights.(R/S) a festival of Christmas lights.(R/S) 8.25 The Dog Rescuers with Alan 8.25 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies: Christmas Christmas Special Special Alan Alan Davies: Davies Davies throws throws a a party party for for the the stars stars of of the last series and tells some the last series and tells some more more stories of amazing rescues. (S) stories of amazing rescues. (S) 9.30 9.30 Greatest Greatest Ever Ever Christmas Christmas Movies A A countdown countdown of of the the best best Movies Christmas Christmas films films of of all all time. time. (S) (S) 12.30 FILM: A Christmas Carol (1951) 12.30 FILM: A Christmas Carol (1951) (S) (S) 2.20 2.20 Supercasino Supercasino 4.00 4.00 House House Doctor. Doctor. Four Four epsidoes. (R/S) (R/S) 5.35 5.35 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S) epsidoes.

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6.00 FILM: FILM: Sinbad: Sinbad: Legend Legend of of the the Seven Seven 6.00 Seas (2003) Animated Animated adventure adventure featuring featuring Seas (2003) 7.15 FILM: Short Circuit Brad Pitt. (R) Brad Pitt. (R) 7.15 FILM: Short Circuit (1986) (1986) (S) (S) 8.50 8.50 FILM: FILM: Pollyanna Pollyanna (1960) (1960) Drama 11.00 Carols Carols Drama with with Hayley Hayley Mills. Mills. (S) (S) 11.00 12.15 To To the the Manor Manor Born: Born: from King’s King’s (R/S) (R/S) 12.15 from Christmas 12.45 The The Choir: Choir: Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 12.45 1.45 60 Years New Military Wives (R/S) of New Military Wives (R/S) 1.45 60 Years of Carols 2.45 Kiss Kiss Me, Me, Kate Kate Carols from from King’s King’s (S) (S) 2.45 5.00 The The Queen’s Queen’s Christmas Christmas at the the Proms Proms 5.00 at Broadcast 5.10 James James May’s May’s Toy Toy Broadcast (R/S) (R/S) 5.10 Stories 6.15 Morecambe Morecambe & & Wise Wise (S) (S) Stories (S) (S) 6.15 7.15 Christmas University Challenge 7.15 Christmas University Challenge (S) (S) 7.45 Dad’s Army (R) 7.45 Dad’s Army (R) 8.15 Blackadder’s Blackadder’s Christmas Christmas Carol Carol 8.15 Ebenezer Ebenezer Blackadder Blackadder is is a a decent decent human human being being -- until until his his loathsome loathsome ancestors pay him a visit. (R/S) ancestors pay him a visit. (R/S) 9.00 9.00 Tim Tim Rice Rice -- A A Life Life in in Song Song (S) (S) 10.30 QI QI (S) (S) 10.30 11.00 FILM: Marvellous Biopic 11.00 FILM: Marvellous Biopic starring starring Toby Toby Jones Jones and and Paul Paul Hunter. Hunter. (R/S) (R/S) 12.30 12.30 FILM: FILM: The The Producers Producers (2005) (2005) Musical Musical Matthew Broderick. 2.35 comedy starring comedy starring Matthew Broderick. 2.35 This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S) This

ITV ITV

6.00 The The Aquabats! Aquabats! Super Super Show! Show! (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.30 6.30 Dino Dino Dan Dan (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Almost Almost Naked Naked Animals (R/S) 7.40 Horrid Henry (R/S) Animals (R/S) 7.40 Horrid Henry (R/S) 8.10 Horrid Henry (R/S) 89.25 FILM: 8.10 Horrid Henry (R/S) 89.25 FILM: Valiant Valiant (2005) (2005) Animated Animated comedy comedy featuring featuring Ewan McGregor. McGregor. (S) (S) 10.55 10.55 FILM: FILM: Back Back Ewan to the Future (1985) Sci-Fi to the Future (1985) Sci-Fi comedy comedy with with Michael J Fox. (S) 1.10 FILM: Nanny Michael J Fox. (S) 1.10 FILM: Nanny Mcphee (2005) Family comedy with Emma Mcphee (2005) Family comedy with Emma Thompson. 3.10 The The Queen’s Queen’s Garden Garden Thompson. (S) (S) 3.10 4.20 4.20 Elf: Elf: Buddy's Buddy's Musical Musical Christmas Christmas (S) (S) 5.20 You’ve Been Framed! at Christmas 5.20 You’ve Been Framed! at Christmas (S) 5.50 Paul O’Grady (S) 6.50 News (S) 5.50 Paul O’Grady (S) 6.50 News (S) (S) 7.00 7.00 Emmerdale Emmerdale (S) (S) 8.00 Coronation Coronation Street Street Steve Steve pulls pulls 8.00 out out all all the the festive festive stops. stops. (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Downton Downton Abbey Abbey Feature-length Feature-length special of the widely-acclaimed special of the widely-acclaimed period period drama. drama. (S) (S) 11.15 You’ve You’ve Got Got to to Love Love Christmas Christmas 11.15 A comic A comic trawl trawl through through the the festive festive TV archives. (R/S) TV archives. (R/S) 12.15 Christmas Carols on ITV (R/S) 12.15 Christmas Carols on ITV (R/S) 1.15 1.15 Murder, Murder, She She Wrote Wrote (R/S) (R/S) 2.45 2.45 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) 5.05 5.05 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S) (S)

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 6.00 FILM: The Ugly Duckling and Me!

6.00 FILM: The Ugly Duckling and Me! (2006) (2006) Animated Animated adventure adventure with with Morgan Morgan C C Jones Jones and and Anna Anna Nugent. Nugent. (R/S) (R/S) 7.30 7.30 Prep Prep & Landing (R/S) 8.20 Father Christmas & Landing (R/S) 8.20 Father Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 8.55 8.55 FILM: FILM: Animals Animals United United (2010) (2010) Environmentallly-themed animation animation with with Environmentallly-themed James Corden. (S) 10.45 The James Corden. (S) 10.45 The Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 12.15 12.15 Ice Ice Age Age (R/S) (R/S) 12.45 12.45 The The Snowman Snowman (R/S) 1.20 The Snowman and the Snowdog (R/S) 1.20 The Snowman and the Snowdog (R/S) 2.05 2.05 FILM: FILM: Scrooged Scrooged (1988) (1988) Festive Festive (R/S) comedy comedy with with Bill Bill Murray. Murray. (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 4.00 FILM: FILM: Big (1988) Comedy drama with Tom Big (1988) Comedy drama with Tom Hanks. Hanks. (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.00 FILM: FILM: Arthur Arthur Christmas Christmas (2011) (2011) Festive animation with Hugh Laurie. (S) Festive animation with Hugh Laurie. (S) 8.00 Frozen Frozen at at Christmas Christmas An An entertaining entertaining 8.00 look look at at the the incredible incredible story story of of Disney’s Disney’s Frozen, Frozen, the the most most successful successful animated animated film of all time. (S) film of all time. (S) 9.00 9.00 Alan Alan Carr Carr (S) (S) 11.00 8 8 Out Out of of 10 10 Cats Cats 11.00 Christmas Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 12.00 Father Ted Christmas 12.00 Father Ted Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 1.05 Father Ted (R/S) 2.30 1.05 Father Ted (R/S) 2.30 FILM: FILM: Crazy Crazy Heart (2009) (R/S) 4.25 Secret Eaters Heart (2009) (R/S) 4.25 Secret Eaters (R/S) 5.20 5.20 Small Small Animal Animal Hospital Hospital (R/S) (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 9.20 Christmas Around the

6.00 Milkshake 9.20 Christmas Around the World World (S) (S) 10.20 10.20 FILM: FILM: A A Christmas Christmas Carol Carol (1951) (1951) Adaptation Adaptation of of Dickens’ Dickens’ classic classic with with Alastair Sim, Jack Warner and Kathleen Alastair Sim, Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. Harrison. (S) (S) 12.35 12.35 FILM: FILM: The The Sound Sound of of Music Live! Live! (2013) (2013) A A stage stage version version of of the the Music classic Rodgers and Hammerstein classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. musical. (S) (S) 3.25 3.25 FILM: FILM: Chitty Chitty Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Bang Bang (1968) (1968) Classic Classic musical musical fantasy fantasy starring starring Dick Dick Van Dyke Dyke and and Sally Sally Ann Ann Howes. Howes. (S) (S) 6.10 6.10 Van Michael Michael Bublé’s Bublé’s Christmas Christmas Songbook Songbook (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Chas Chas and and Dave’s Dave’s Xmas Xmas Knees Knees Up Up The The Cockney Cockney singers singers are are joined joined by by Eric Clapton and Jim Davidson for Eric Clapton and Jim Davidson for this Christmas Christmas special. special. (S) (S) this 8.00 8.00 Britain’s Britain’s Favourite Favourite Christmas Christmas of Songs A countdown Songs A countdown of the the nation’s nation’s favourite favourite Christmas Christmas songs. songs. (R/S) (R/S) 11.05 FILM: Muriel’s Wedding (1994) 11.05 FILM: Muriel’s Wedding (1994) Australian comedy comedy starring starring Toni Toni Australian Collette, Collette, Bill Bill Hunter Hunter and and Rachel Rachel Griffiths. Griffiths. (S) (S) 1.20 Supercasino 4.00 House Doctor 1.20 Supercasino 4.00 House Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 4.50 4.50 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S) 5.10 5.10 House House Doctor Doctor (R/S) 5.35 5.35 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S) (R/S)

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BBC2 BBC2 6.10 FILM: The Road to El Dorado (2000)

6.10 FILM: The Road to El Dorado (2000) Animated Animated adventure adventure featuring featuring Kevin Kevin Kline. Kline. (S) (S) 7.30 7.30 FILM: FILM: College College Road Road Trip Trip (2008) (2008) 8.50 Queen Queen of of Tigers: Tigers: Natural Natural World World Special Special 8.50 (R/S) (R/S) 9.50 9.50 Ten Ten Pieces Pieces (R) (R) 10.40 10.40 60 60 Years Years of Carols from King’s (R/S) 11.40 FILM: of Carols from King’s (R/S) 11.40 FILM: On On the Town (1949) 1.15 Gene Kelly: Talking the Town (1949) 1.15 Gene Kelly: Talking Pictures (R/S) 1.50 FILM: Singin’ in the Pictures (R/S) 1.50 FILM: Singin’ in the Rain (1952) (1952) Classic Classic Hollywood Hollywood musical musical with Rain with Gene Gene Kelly. Kelly. (S) (S) 3.30 3.30 Victoria Victoria Wood: Wood: That That Musical We Made (S) 4.30 Final Score Musical We Made (S) 4.30 Final Score 5.25 5.25 War War Horse Horse at at the the Proms Proms (S) (S) 6.45 6.45 Christmas Christmas University University Challenge Challenge (S) (S) 7.15 The The Two Two Ronnies Ronnies 7.15 Christmas Christmas Show Show (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 8.00 Victoria Victoria Wood’s Wood’s Midlife Midlife Christmas (R/S) Christmas (R/S) 9.00 9.00 That That Day Day We We Sang Sang The The story story of Tubby Tubby and and Enid, Enid, who who grab grab a a of second chance at life. second chance at life. (S) (S) 10.30 FILM: Hunky Dory (2011) 10.30 FILM: Hunky Dory (2011) Drama Drama starring starring Minnie Minnie Driver. Driver. (S) (S) 12.15 FILM: FILM: The The Winslow Winslow Boy Boy (1999) (1999) 12.15 Period drama drama starring starring Nigel Nigel Hawthorne. Hawthorne. Period (S) 1.55 (S) 1.55 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S)

ITV ITV 6.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (R/S)

6.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (R/S) 6.30 6.30 Dino Dino Dan Dan (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Almost Almost Naked Naked Animals Animals (R/S) (R/S) 7.35 7.35 Mr Mr Bean Bean (R/S) (R/S) 8.10 8.10 Super 4 4 (R/S) (R/S) 8.25 8.25 Weekend Weekend at at Christmas Christmas Super (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Dinner Dinner Date Date Australia Australia (R/S) (R/S) 10.25 10.25 Celebrity Celebrity Squares Squares (R/S) (R/S) 11.25 11.25 Paul Paul O’Grady O’Grady (R/S) 12.45 The Chase (R/S) 1.45 FILM: (R/S) 12.45 The Chase (R/S) 1.45 FILM: Back Back to to the the Future Future Part Part II II (1989) (1989) Comedy Comedy sequel starring Fox. (S) (S) 3.45 3.45 Off Off sequel starring Michael Michael JJ Fox. Their Rockers (R/S) 4.15 Downton Their Rockers (R/S) 4.15 Downton Abbey Abbey (R/S) 6.30 Emmerdale (S) (R/S) 6.30 Emmerdale (S) 7.00 7.00 Coronation Coronation Street Street Will Will Gary Gary resort resort to to desperate desperate measures? measures? (S) (S) 8.00 A A Christmas Christmas Cracker Cracker A A Christmas Christmas 8.00 spectacular spectacular with with guests guests including including The The Muppets Muppets and and Katherine Katherine Jenkins. Jenkins. (S) (S) 9.00 Birds of a Feather (S) 9.00 Birds of a Feather (S) 9.30 9.30 Through Through the the Christmas Christmas Keyhole Keyhole Keith Lemon Lemon presents presents a a seasonal seasonal Keith edition of the show edition of the show snooping snooping around around more (S) celebrities. (S) more homes homes of of celebrities. 10.45 FILM: Out of Sight (1998) Crime 10.45 FILM: Out of Sight (1998) Crime drama with with George George Clooney. Clooney. (S) (S) drama 12.50 Jackpot247 Jackpot247 (S) (S) 3.00 3.00 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle 12.50 USA (R/S) 3.45 Nightscreen (S) USA (R/S) 3.45 Nightscreen (S)

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 5.50 FILM: Flicka (2006) Drama starring

5.50 FILM: Flicka (2006) Drama starring Alison Alison Lohman. Lohman. (R/S) (R/S) 7.25 7.25 The The Bear Bear (R/S) (R/S) 7.55 7.55 The The Morning Morning Line Line (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 The The Big Big Bang Theory Theory (R/S) (R/S) 9.55 9.55 FILM: FILM: Inspector Inspector Bang Gadget Gadget (1999) (1999) Family Family comedy comedy starring starring Matthew Matthew Broderick Broderick and and Brenda Brenda Bradford. Bradford. (R/S) Hears a a Who! Who! (R/S) 11.30 11.30 FILM: FILM: Horton Horton Hears (2008) Animated family film featuring (2008) Animated family film featuring Jim Jim Carrey. (R/S) (R/S) 1.15 1.15 CH4 CH4 Racing Racing (S) (S) 3.50 3.50 Carrey. FILM: FILM: Turner Turner & & Hooch Hooch (R/S) (R/S) 5.50 5.50 News News (S) (S) 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) (S) 7.00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 7.00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Coulson Coulson and and Whitehall’s Whitehall’s forces forces meet meet in an an explosive explosive confrontation. confrontation. (S) (S) in 8.00 Bear’s Wild Weekend with 8.00 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Ben Ben Stiller Stiller Bear Bear Grylls Grylls is is partnered partnered with with Ben Ben Stiller Stiller for for a a 48-hour 48-hour journey journey of of a lifetime. (R/S) a lifetime. (R/S) 9.00 The The Big Big Fat Fat Quiz Quiz of of the the Year Year (S) (S) 9.00 11.00 11.00 Alan Alan Carr Carr (R/S) (R/S) 1.05 1.05 FILM: FILM: Legend Legend (1985) (1985) Fantasy Fantasy with with Tom Cruise. (R/S) Tom Cruise. (R/S) 2.45 2.45 FILM: FILM: Butch Butch Cassidy and and the the Sundance Sundance Kid Kid (1969) (1969) Cassidy Oscar-winning Western Western with with Paul Paul Newman. Newman. Oscar-winning (R/S) (R/S) 4.35 4.35 Small Small Animal Animal Hospital Hospital (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 10.05 FILM: Carry On

6.00 Milkshake 10.05 FILM: Carry On Constable (1960) Zany Zany comedy comedy with with Sid Sid Constable (1960) James 11.45 James and and Kenneth Kenneth Williams. Williams. (S) (S) 11.45 FILM: Carry Carry On On Teacher Teacher (1959) (1959) Comedy, Comedy, FILM: with 1.30 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry with Hattie Hattie Jacques. Jacques. (S) (S) 1.30 On (1959) Comedy Comedy starring starring Kenneth Kenneth On Nurse Nurse (1959) 3.15 FILM: Williams and Joan Sims. (S) Williams and Joan Sims. (S) 3.15 FILM: The (1955) Comedy Comedy with with Alec Alec The Ladykillers Ladykillers (1955) Guinness, Katie Katie Johnson Johnson and and Peter Peter Sellers. Sellers. Guinness, 5.00 FILM: A Shot in the Dark (S) (1964) (S) 5.00 FILM: A Shot in the Dark (1964) Comedy Peter Sellers. Sellers. (S) (S) Comedy starring starring Peter 7.05 7.05 Rob Rob Brydon Brydon Live Live (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 Morecambe and Wise 8.00 Morecambe and Wise Live! Live! (R/S) (R/S) 9.25 Tommy Tommy Cooper’s Cooper’s Christmas Christmas 9.25 Festive comedy and magic Festive comedy and magic from from Tommy Tommy Cooper. Cooper. (R/S) (R/S) 10.25 10.25 Carry Carry on on Christmas Christmas (1969) (1969) Classic Classic Christmas comedy Christmas comedy with with Sid Sid James James and Barbara Barbara Windsor. Windsor. (S) (S) and 11.25 11.25 Greatest Greatest Ever Ever Carry Carry On On Films Films (R/S) (R/S) 12.35 12.35 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry on on Spying Spying (1964) (1964) Madcap spoof with Kenneth Williams. (S) Madcap spoof with Kenneth Williams. (S) 2.25 2.25 Supercasino Supercasino 4.00 4.00 Great Great Scientists Scientists 4.25 House House Doctor Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 5.35 5.35 (R/S) 4.25 (R/S) Wildlife SOS (R/S) Wildlife SOS (R/S)

Phoenix FM Community radio station broadcasts live programming from 7am to midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and at www.phoenixfm.com Thursday, December 18 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter in association with Northwood Letting Agency 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Joe Box in association with Saint Francis Hospice 6.00pm GR80s - music and guests from the 80s with Xanthe Bearman 8.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative indie and alternative music with Eddie Curry 10.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese)

Friday, December 19 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Mike Jones 3.00pm Drive with Joe Box 6.00pm That Friday Feeling with Nikki Mills 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring 10.00pm The Weekend Ignition with Brad Acton - indie and alternative music Saturday, December 20 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson

12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson 2.00pm Words and Sounds with Christopher Stagg 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood featuring live sets from local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager Sunday, December 21 7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz 12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith -

pop, R’n’B and dance hits and live studio sessions 2.00pm Steph’s Sound Wave with Steph Cawthorne 4.00pm Sunday Vibes with James Phillipss 6.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie tunes with Chay Appleyard 8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan Monday, December 22 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter

6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show - avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi Tuesday, December 23 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex Hoggett 8.00pm Off The Record - alternative music with Ben Knight

10.00pm Sonder - music across many different genres with Tracy Morter Wednesday, December 24 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Rob Harvey 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm Greatest songs of 2014 8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field 10.00pm Greatest songs of 2014 Thursday, December 25 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey 10.00am Interviews, sessions and music from the last year on Phoenix FM

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 27 27 SATURDAY DECEMBER BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 8.25 Match of the Day

6.00 Breakfast (S) 8.25 Match of the Day (R/S) 10.00 10.00 Saturday Saturday Kitchen Kitchen (S) (S) 11.30 11.30 (R/S) Nigel Nigel Slater’s Slater’s New New Year Year Suppers Suppers (R/S) (R/S) 12.10 Football Focus (S) 12.50 Saturday 12.10 Football Focus (S) 12.50 Saturday Sportsday Sportsday (S) (S) 1.00 1.00 Lewis Lewis Hamilton: Hamilton: Duel Duel of of the Silver Silver Arrows Arrows (S) (S) 2.10 2.10 Sport Sport Relief Relief 2014 2014 -the Final Score Score (S) (S) 3.10 3.10 FILM: FILM: How How to to Train Train Final Your Your Dragon Dragon (2010) (2010) Animated Animated children’s children’s adventure adventure with with Philip Philip McGrade McGrade and and Robin Robin Atkin Downes. (S) 4.40 FILM: Atkin Downes. (S) 4.40 FILM: Kung Kung Fu Fu Panda 2 2 (2011) (2011) Animated Animated adventure adventure with with Panda Jack Jack Black Black and and Angelina Angelina Jolie. Jolie. (S) (S) 6.20 6.20 Celebrity Celebrity Mastermind Mastermind (S) (S) 6.50 6.50 Pointless Pointless Celebrities Celebrities (S) (S) 7.40 The National Lottery: 7.40 The National Lottery: Win Win Your Wish Wish List List (S) (S) Your 8.30 8.30 Bruce’s Bruce’s Hall Hall of of Fame Fame (S) (S) 9.40 9.40 Mrs Mrs Brown’s Brown’s Boys Boys Christmas Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 10.35 At the Apollo 10.35 At the Apollo (S) (S) 11.05 Not Not Going Going Out Out (S) (S) 11.05 12.20 12.20 FILM: FILM: The The Hot Hot Chick Chick (2002) (2002) Teen Teen comedy comedy starring starring Rob Rob Schneider Schneider and and Anna Anna Faris. (S) 2.00 Weather for the Week Faris. (S) 2.00 Weather for the Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 2.05 2.05 News News (S) (S)

BBC2 BBC2 6.10 Animal House - Natural World (R/S)

6.10 Animal House - Natural World (R/S) 7.10 FILM: FILM: Herbie Herbie Goes Goes to to Monte Monte Carlo Carlo 7.10 (1977) (1977) Comedy Comedy sequel sequel with with Dean Dean Jones. Jones. (S) (S) 8.50 FILM: Ensign Pulver (1964) Comedy 8.50 FILM: Ensign Pulver (1964) Comedy with Robert Walker Jr and Burl Ives. 10.30 with Robert Walker Jr and Burl Ives. 10.30 Top of of the the Pops Pops 2: 2: Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 12.00 12.00 Top The Hairy Hairy Bikers’ Bikers’ Asian Asian Adventure Adventure (R/S) (R/S) The 1.00 FILM: The Cheyenne Social 1.00 FILM: The Cheyenne Social Club Club (1970) (1970) Western Western with with James James Stewart. Stewart. 2.40 2.40 Yes, Minister (R) 3.45 FILM: The Eagle Yes, Minister (R) 3.45 FILM: The Eagle Has Landed Landed (1976) (1976) War War drama drama starring starring Has Michael Michael Caine. Caine. (S) (S) 5.55 5.55 FILM: FILM: Dad’s Dad’s Army Army (1971) (1971) Comedy Comedy with with Arthur Arthur Lowe. Lowe. (S) (S) 7.30 Operation Grand Canyon 7.30 Operation Grand Canyon with with Dan Snow Dan and the team Dan Snow Dan and the team head to to the the Grand Grand Canyon. Canyon. (R/S) (R/S) head 8.30 8.30 Top Top Gear Gear (S) (S) 9.30 James May’s Toy Stories (R/S) 9.30 James May’s Toy Stories (R/S) 10.30 10.30 QI QI XL XL (S) (S) 11.15 11.15 Harry Harry and and Paul’s Paul’s Story Story of of the Twos Twos (R/S) (R/S) the 12.15 FILM: I Confess (1953) 12.15 FILM: I Confess (1953) Thriller. Thriller. with with Montgomery Montgomery Clift. Clift. 1.45 1.45 Canterbury Canterbury Cathedral Cathedral (R/S) (R/S) 2.45 2.45 Wonders Wonders of of the the Monsoon (R/S) 3.45 This is BBC Monsoon (R/S) 3.45 This is BBC Two Two (S) (S)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 BBC1 BBC1

6.00 Breakfast Breakfast (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 FILM: FILM: G-Force G-Force 6.00 (2009) Animated Animated adventure adventure starring starring Tracy Tracy (2009) Morgan and Steve Buscemi. (S) 10.20 Morgan and Steve Buscemi. (S) 10.20 FILM: Three Men and a Little Lady FILM: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990) (1990) Comedy Comedy sequel sequel with with Ted Ted Danson Danson and and Tom Tom 12.00 Christmas of my Lifetime Selleck. (S) Selleck. (S) 12.00 Christmas of my Lifetime 1.15 Bargain with Len Goodman (R/S) Hunt with Len Goodman (R/S) 1.15 Bargain Hunt (R/S) 1.55 Call Call the the Midwife Midwife (R/S) (R/S) 3.10 3.10 (R/S) 1.55 Songs of of Praise Praise (S) (S) 3.45 3.45 FILM: FILM: Raiders Raiders Songs (1981) Action-packed Action-packed of the the Lost Lost Ark Ark (1981) of adventure and Karen Karen adventure with with Harrison Harrison Ford Ford and Allen. (S) 6.00 Celebrity Mastermind (S) (S) Allen. (S) 6.00 Celebrity Mastermind 6.30 Countryfile (S) 6.30 Countryfile (S) 7.30 Still Open All Hours (S) 7.30 Still Open All Hours (S) 8.00 8.00 Antiques Antiques Roadshow Roadshow (S) (S) 9.00 Last Last Tango Tango in in Halifax Halifax Caroline Caroline 9.00 and a a heavily heavily pregnant pregnant Kate Kate set set a a and date for their wedding. (S) date for their wedding. (S) 10.25 Match of the Day (S) 10.25 Match of the Day (S) 11.55 11.55 The The Football Football League League Show Show (S) (S) 1.15 1.15 FILM: FILM: Goal Goal II: II: Living Living the the Dream Dream (2007) Drama sequel starring Kuno Becker (2007) Drama sequel starring Kuno Becker and 3.05 Weather Weather for for the the and Anna Anna Friel. Friel. (S) (S) 3.05 (S) 3.10 3.10 News News (S) (S) Week Ahead Ahead (S) Week

BBC2 BBC2

6.50 Sign Sign Zone: Zone: Antiques Antiques Roadshow Roadshow (R/S) (R/S) 6.50 7.50 7.50 FILM: FILM: Herbie Herbie Goes Goes Bananas Bananas (1980) (1980) Comedy adventure starring Charles Martin Comedy adventure starring Charles Martin Smith Smith and and Chloris Chloris Leachman. Leachman. (S) (S) 9.20 9.20 Coast Coast Australia Australia (R/S) (R/S) 10.10 10.10 Saturday Saturday Kitchen Kitchen Best Best Bites (S) (S) 11.40 11.40 The The Hairy Hairy Bikers’ Bikers’ Asian Asian Bites Adventure Adventure (R/S) (R/S) 12.40 12.40 Julie Julie Andrews: Andrews: Talking Talking Pictures Pictures (S) (S) 1.25 1.25 Great Great Continental Continental Railway Railway Journeys Journeys (R/S) (R/S) 2.25 2.25 FILM: FILM: The The Heroes of Telemark (1965) World Heroes of Telemark (1965) World War War II II drama with with Kirk Kirk Douglas. Douglas. 4.30 4.30 Final Final Score Score drama 5.30 5.30 Flog Flog It It (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.00 FILM: FILM: John John Carter Carter (2012) (2012) Action Action adventure adventure with with Taylor Taylor Kitsch. Kitsch. 8.00 8.00 Top Top Gear Gear (S) (S) 9.00 Racing Racing Legends: Legends: Barry Barry Sheene Sheene (S) (S) 9.00 10.00 10.00 House House of of Fools Fools It’s It’s Christmas Christmas Eve Eve and Vic and Beef can’t wait to start and Vic and Beef can’t wait to start the the celebrations, celebrations, but but poor poor Bob’s Bob’s festivities festivities are are cut cut short. short. (S) (S) 10.30 Never Never Mind Mind the the Buzzcocks Buzzcocks (R/S) (R/S) 10.30 11.00 11.00 The The Wrong Wrong Mans Mans (R/S) (R/S) 12.00 The Comedy Vaults (R/S) 1.00 12.00 The Comedy Vaults (R/S) 1.00 FILM: FILM: Suspicion Suspicion (1941) (1941) Classic Classic Hitchcock Hitchcock thriller thriller with Cary Grant. 2.40 Countryfile (R/S) with Cary Grant. 2.40 Countryfile (R/S) 3.35 3.35 Holby City City (R/S) (R/S) 4.35 4.35 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S) Holby

MONDAY DECEMBER 29 MONDAY DECEMBER 29 BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 8.00 Match of the Day

6.00 Breakfast (S) 8.00 Match of the Day (R/S) (R/S) 9.30 9.30 FILM: FILM: Flushed Flushed Away Away (2006) (2006) Animated Animated adventure adventure with with Hugh Hugh Jackman. Jackman. (S) (S) 10.50 FILM: Megamind (2010) Animation 10.50 FILM: Megamind (2010) Animation starring Will Will Ferrell, Ferrell, Brad Brad Pitt Pitt and and Tina Tina Fey. Fey. starring (S) (S) 12.15 12.15 Bargain Bargain Hunt Hunt (S) (S) 1.40 1.40 FILM: FILM: Bedknobs Bedknobs and and Broomsticks Broomsticks (1971) (1971) Classic Classic fantasy starring Angela Lansbury. (S) fantasy starring Angela Lansbury. (S) 3.35 3.35 FILM: Wallace Wallace and and Gromit: Gromit: A A Close Close Shave Shave FILM: (1995) Oscar-winning Oscar-winning animation animation with with Peter Peter (1995) Sallis. (R/S) 4.05 FILM: Indiana Jones Sallis. (R/S) 4.05 FILM: Indiana Jones and and the the Temple Temple of of Doom Doom (1984) (1984) Adventure Adventure sequel sequel with with Harrison Harrison Ford. Ford. (S) (S) 6.20 6.20 FILM: FILM: The Muppets Muppets (2011) (2011) Comedy Comedy with with Jason Jason The Segel Segel and and Amy Amy Adams. Adams. (S) (S) 8.00 8.00 EastEnders EastEnders (S) (S) 8.30 8.30 Miranda Miranda (R/S) (R/S) 9.05 Mapp and Lucia 9.05 Mapp and Lucia (S) (S) 10.30 Darcey Darcey Bussell’s Bussell’s Looking Looking 10.30 for for Audrey Audrey (S) (S) 11.35 Sport Relief 2014: 11.35 Sport Relief 2014: The The Final Final Score Score (R/S) (R/S) 12.35 FILM: Eurotrip (2004) Teen 12.35 FILM: Eurotrip (2004) Teen comedy comedy with Scott Scott Mechlowicz. Mechlowicz. (S) (S) 2.05 2.05 Weather Weather for for with the Week Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 2.10 the 2.10 News News (S) (S)

BBC2 BBC2 6.10 Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes (R/S)

6.10 Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes (R/S) 6.40 6.40 The The Football Football League League Show Show (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 8.00 Orangutans: Orangutans: The The Great Great Ape Ape Escape Escape (R/S) (R/S) 9.00 Coast Australia (R/S) 9.50 Celebrity 9.00 Coast Australia (R/S) 9.50 Celebrity Antiques Road Road Trip Trip (R/S) (R/S) 10.50 10.50 Great Great Antiques Continental Continental Railway Railway Journeys Journeys (R/S) (R/S) 11.50 11.50 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R/S) (R/S) 12.50 David Niven: Talking Pictures 12.50 David Niven: Talking Pictures (R/S) (R/S) 1.40 FILM: FILM: Around Around the the World World in in 80 80 Days Days 1.40 (1956) Adventure Adventure starring starring David David Niven (1956) Niven and and Robert Newton. (S) 4.30 Big Dreams Small Robert Newton. (S) 4.30 Big Dreams Small Spaces (R/S) 5.30 Wild Brazil (R) 6.30 Spaces (R/S) 5.30 Wild Brazil (R) 6.30 Nature’s Nature’s Weirdest Weirdest Events Events (R/S) (R/S) 7.30 Operation Operation Grand Grand Canyon Canyon 7.30 with Dan Snow with Dan Snow (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 Christmas University 8.30 Christmas University Challenge Challenge (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Snow Snow Wolf Wolf Family Family and and Me Me (S) (S) 10.00 Dave Allen: God’s Own 10.00 Dave Allen: God’s Own Comedian (R/S) (R/S) Comedian 11.00 11.00 The The Wrong Wrong Mans Mans (R/S) (R/S) 12.00 FILM: Notorious 12.00 FILM: Notorious (1946) (1946) Classic Classic Hitchcock thriller starring Cary Hitchcock thriller starring Cary Grant Grant and and Ingrid Bergman. 1.40 The Apprentice Ingrid Bergman. 1.40 The Apprentice (R/S) (R/S) 3.40 The The Mekong Mekong River River with with Sue Sue Perkins Perkins 3.40 (R/S) (R/S) 4.40 4.40 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S)

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ITV ITV 6.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (R/S) 6.35

6.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (R/S) 6.35 Pat & & Stan Stan (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Canimals Canimals (R/S) (R/S) 7.20 7.20 Pat Signed Signed Stories Stories (R/S) (R/S) 7.50 7.50 Hulk Hulk and and the the Agents of S.M.A.S.H (S) 8.10 Horrid Henry Agents of S.M.A.S.H (S) 8.10 Horrid Henry (S) (S) 8.25 8.25 Weekend Weekend at at Christmas Christmas (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Columbo (R/S) (R/S) 11.30 11.30 Dickinson’s Dickinson’s Real Real Deal Deal Columbo (R/S) 12.25 12.25 The The Cube Cube (R/S) (R/S) 1.25 1.25 Tipping Tipping (R/S) Point (R/S) 2.30 FILM: Back to the Future Point (R/S) 2.30 FILM: Back to the Future III III (1990) (1990) Third Third part part of of the the time time travel travel comedy comedy trilogy trilogy starring starring Michael Michael JJ Fox. Fox. (S) (S) 4.40 4.40 Elf Elf (R/S) 6.05 6.05 You You Saw Saw Them Them Here Here First First (S) (S) (R/S) 7.00 7.00 FILM: FILM: Harry Harry Potter Potter and and the the Deathly Deathly Hallows: Hallows: Part Part 1 1 (2010) (2010) Fantasy Fantasy starring starring Daniel Daniel Radcliffe Radcliffe as as the the eponymous wizard. (S) eponymous wizard. (S) 9.50 Darcy Darcy Oake Oake An An evening evening of of 9.50 breathtaking breathtaking and and logic-defying, logic-defying, illusions illusions in in the the grand grand old old tradition tradition of stage magic. (S) of stage magic. (S) 11.05 An Audience with Joan 11.05 An Audience with Joan Rivers (R/S) (R/S) Rivers 12.00 12.00 FILM: FILM: Clockwise Clockwise (1986) (1986) Manic Manic comedy starring comedy starring John John Cleese. Cleese. (S) (S) 1.40 1.40 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Jeremy Kyle Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Jeremy Kyle USA USA (S) 3.40 Nightscreen (S) (S) 3.40 Nightscreen (S)

CHANNEL 4 4 CHANNEL 5.25 FILM: Flicka 2 (2010) Family drama

5.25 FILM: Flicka 2 (2010) Family drama starring Tammin Tammin Sursok. Sursok. (S) (S) 7.05 7.05 Lost Lost and and starring Found Found (R/S) (R/S) 7.30 7.30 Famous Famous Fred Fred (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 8.00 The Morning Line (S) 9.00 Frasier (R/S) The Morning Line (S) 9.00 Frasier (R/S) 9.30 9.30 The The Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 FILM: FILM: Alaska (1996) (1996) Action Action starring starring Charlton Charlton Alaska Heston and and Thora Thora Birch. Birch. (R/S) (R/S) 1.10 1.10 CH4 CH4 Heston Racing Racing (R/S) (R/S) 3.35 3.35 FILM: FILM: Zulu Zulu (1964) (1964) (R/S) (R/S) 6.20 News (S) 6.40 Guy Martin’s Passion 6.20 News (S) 6.40 Guy Martin’s Passion for Life for Life 7.10 FILM: FILM: Mission: Mission: Impossible Impossible II II 7.10 (2000) (2000) Action Action adventure adventure sequel sequel with with Tom Cruise, Thandie Newton Tom Cruise, Thandie Newton and and Ving Rhames. (R/S) Ving Rhames. (R/S) 9.30 9.30 50 50 Funniest Funniest Moments Moments 2014 2014 Comedians, celebrities celebrities and and other other Comedians, famous faces famous faces help help count count down down the the funniest moments of 2014. (S) funniest moments of 2014. (S) 11.35 FILM: X-Men: The Last Stand 11.35 FILM: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) (2006) Action Action hero hero romp romp based based on on the classic classic comic comic book book characters, characters, the with Ian McKellen, Patrick with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart Stewart and Anna Paquin. Paquin. (R/S) (R/S) and Anna 1.35 1.35 Raven Raven (S) (S) 3.30 3.30 Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Omnibus Omnibus (S) 5.45 Small Animal Hospital (S) 5.45 Small Animal Hospital (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 5 CHANNEL 6.00 Milkshake 9.30 World’s Strongest Man

6.00 Milkshake 9.30 World’s Strongest Man 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 10.30 10.30 FILM: FILM: Pal Pal Joey Joey (1957) (1957) 2014 Musical Musical comedy comedy starring starring Frank Frank Sinatra Sinatra and and Rita Hayworth. (S) 12.45 FILM: The Rita Hayworth. (S) 12.45 FILM: The Secret Secret Garden (1993) Children’s classic starring Garden (1993) Children’s classic starring Kate Maberly. Maberly. (S) (S) 2.45 2.45 FILM: FILM: Watership Watership Kate Down (1978) (1978) Animated Animated classic classic with with John John Down Hurt. (S) 4.35 FILM: Seven Brides Hurt. (S) 4.35 FILM: Seven Brides for for Seven Brothers (1954) Musical starring Seven Brothers (1954) Musical starring Howard Keel and Jeff Richards. (S) 6.35 Howard Keel and Jeff Richards. (S) 6.35 World’s Strongest Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 (R/S) (R/S) World’s 7.35 7.35 Chas Chas and and Dave’s Dave’s Xmas Xmas Knees Knees Up Up The Cockney singers The Cockney singers are are joined joined by by Eric Clapton and Jim Davidson for Eric Clapton and Jim Davidson for this this special. special. (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 The The Dog Dog Rescuers Rescuers with with Alan Alan 8.30 Davies: Davies: Christmas Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 9.35 The Haunting of Radcliffe 9.35 The Haunting of Radcliffe House House Mystery drama set against a backdrop Mystery drama set against a backdrop of of the the Yorkshire Yorkshire Moors Moors in in winter. winter. (S) (S) 11.25 True True Crimes: Crimes: The The First First 11.25 72 Hours (R/S) 72 Hours (R/S) 12.00 12.00 Supercasino Supercasino 3.10 3.10 Kids’ Kids’ Hospital Hospital at at Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 4.00 House House Doctor Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 4.25 Make It Big (R/S) 5.15 Milkshake 4.25 Make It Big (R/S) 5.15 Milkshake

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6.00 The The Aquabats! Aquabats! Super Super Show! Show! (R/S) (R/S) 6.35 6.35 6.00 Pat Pat & & Stan Stan (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Canimals Canimals (R/S) (R/S) 7.35 7.35 Mr Bean (R/S) 8.10 Horrid Henry (S) 8.25 Mr Bean (R/S) 8.10 Horrid Henry (S) 8.25 Weekend Weekend at at Christmas Christmas (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Columbo Columbo (R/S) (R/S) 11.15 11.15 The The Cube Cube (R/S) (R/S) 12.15 12.15 Michael Michael Flatley (R/S) (R/S) 1.15 1.15 Tipping Tipping Point Point (R/S) (R/S) 2.20 2.20 Flatley Catchphrase Catchphrase Christmas Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 3.20 3.20 FILM: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) FILM: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Classic Classic sci-fi sci-fi fantasy fantasy with with Drew Drew Barrymore. Barrymore. (S) (S) 6.00 6.00 The The Queen’s Queen’s Garden Garden (S) (S) Moments Caught Caught 7.00 Unbelievable Unbelievable Moments 7.00 On On Camera Camera (S) (S) 8.00 All Star Family Fortunes 8.00 All Star Family Fortunes Christmas Christmas Special Special Vernon Vernon Kay Kay presents a a festive festive special special as as Team Team presents Coronation Street battle Coronation Street battle itit out out against against Team Emmerdale. (S) Team Emmerdale. (S) 9.00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night 9.00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night (S) (S) 10.15 10.15 Through Through the the Christmas Christmas Keyhole Keyhole A festive festive Keith Keith Lemon A Lemon presents presents a a seasonal seasonal edition edition of of the the show. show. (R/S) (R/S) 11.15 Rugby Highlights (S) 11.15 Rugby Highlights (S) 12.10 12.10 The The Store Store 2.10 2.10 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle USA. USA. Double Double bill. bill. (R/S) (R/S) 3.45 3.45 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) (S) 5.05 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S) 5.05

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 6.10 NFL (R/S) 7.10 Little Wolf’s Book of

6.10 NFL (R/S) 7.10 Little Wolf’s Book of Badness (R/S) (R/S) 7.35 7.35 Ivor Ivor the the Invisible Invisible (R/S) (R/S) Badness 8.05 8.05 Everybody Everybody Loves Loves Raymond Raymond (R/S) (R/S) 8.35 8.35 Frasier (R/S) 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S) 12.25 Frasier (R/S) 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S) 12.25 FILM: Imagine That (2009) Family comedy FILM: Imagine That (2009) Family comedy with with Eddie Eddie Murphy. Murphy. (R/S) (R/S) 2.35 2.35 The The Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) (R/S) (R/S) 5.00 5.00 Celebrity Celebrity Fifteen Fifteen to to One One Christmas Special (R/S) 6.00 FILM: Christmas Special (R/S) 6.00 FILM: The The Golden Compass Compass (2007) (2007) Family Family fantasy fantasy Golden adventure starring starring Nicole Nicole Kidman. Kidman. (R/S) (R/S) adventure 8.00 8.00 The The Hotel Hotel It’s It’s the the start start of of the the summer. summer. and and the the Cavendish’s Cavendish’s roof is leaking. (S) roof is leaking. (S) 9.00 9.00 Homeland Homeland In In the the series series finale, finale, Carrie Carrie and and Saul Saul investigate investigate what what she saw saw in in Islamabad. Islamabad. (S) (S) she 10.15 Gogglebox Gogglebox (R/S) (R/S) 10.15 11.50 11.50 Rude Rude Tube Tube Christmas Christmas Cracker Cracker 2014 2014 Alex Alex Zane Zane presents presents a a festive festive collection of brand new internet collection of brand new internet clips clips from around the globe. (R/S) from around the globe. (R/S) 12.45 Father Ted (R/S) 1.10 NFL (S) 12.45 Father Ted (R/S) 1.10 NFL (S) 5.20 5.20 Secret Secret Eaters Eaters (R/S) (R/S) 6.15 6.15 Kirstie’s Kirstie’s (R/S) Handmade Treasures Treasures (R/S) Handmade

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 9.20 World’s Strongest

6.00 Milkshake 9.20 World’s Strongest Man Man (R/S) (R/S) 10.20 10.20 Carry Carry On On Christmas Christmas (1969) (1969) Festive Festive comedy comedy from from the the famous famous franchise starring Sid James franchise starring Sid James and and Barbara Barbara Windsor. (S) 11.25 The Greatest Windsor. (S) 11.25 The Greatest Ever Ever Carry Carry On Films Films (R/S) (R/S) 12.25 12.25 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry on on On Spying Spying (1964) (1964) Madcap Madcap spoof spoof with with Kenneth Kenneth Williams Williams and and Barbara Barbara Windsor. Windsor. (S) (S) 2.10 2.10 FILM: FILM: Black Black Beauty Beauty (1994) (1994) Drama Drama with with Sean Bean and David Thewlis. (S) Sean Bean and David Thewlis. (S) 3.55 FILM: FILM: Out Out of of Africa Africa (1985) (1985) (S) (S) 3.55 7.00 7.00 World’s World’s Strongest Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 Englishman Englishman Ben Ben Kelsey Kelsey and and Icelander Icelander Hafthór Björnsson take part Hafthór Björnsson take part in in events events including Fingal’s Fingal’s fingers fingers and and the the atlas atlas including stones. stones. (S) (S) 8.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take 8.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It It Away Away (R/S) (R/S) 9.00 9.00 Most Most Shocking Shocking Celebrity Celebrity Moments (S) Moments 2014 2014 (S) 11.55 11.55 Autopsy: Autopsy: Michael Michael Jackson’s Jackson’s Last Last Hours Hours (R/S) (R/S) 12.55 Supercasino 3.10 World’s 12.55 Supercasino 3.10 World’s Strongest Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 4.00 House House Doctor Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 4.25 Make Make It It Big Big (R/S) (R/S) 5.15 5.15 Milkshake Milkshake 4.25

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ITV ITV 6.00 Dinner Date (R/S) 7.00 Good Morning

6.00 Dinner Date (R/S) 7.00 Good Morning Britain Britain (S) (S) 8.30 8.30 Lorraine Lorraine (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (S) (S) 10.30 10.30 Judge Judge Rinder Rinder (R/S) (R/S) 11.30 11.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (R/S) 12.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (R/S) 12.30 All All Star Family Family Fortunes Fortunes (R/S) (R/S) 1.30 1.30 Secret Secret Star Dealers Dealers (S) (S) 2.30 2.30 Surprise Surprise Surprise Surprise Christmas Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 3.30 3.30 FILM: FILM: Dr Dr No No (1962) (1962) Spy Spy thriller thriller starring starring Sean Sean Connery. Connery. (S) (S) 5.35 5.35 The The Chase (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 6.30 News News (S) (S) Chase 7.00 Emmerdale Emmerdale Megan Megan wonders wonders ifif 7.00 she she can can trust trust Jai. Jai. (S) (S) 7.30 Coronation Street Steve’s 7.30 Coronation Street Steve’s debts debts catch catch up up with with him. him. Will Will Gary Gary be be honest with with the the police? police? (S) (S) honest 8.00 8.00 Countrywise Countrywise Ben Ben finds finds out out how how the the countryside countryside helps helps ex-soldiers ex-soldiers rebuild rebuild their their lives. lives. (S) (S) 8.30 Coronation Street Will 8.30 Coronation Street Will Steve Steve face face up to to the the pressure? pressure? (S) (S) up 9.00 Christmas Epic Fails (S) 9.00 Christmas Epic Fails (S) 10.15 10.15 FILM: FILM: Atonement Atonement (2007) (2007) Romantic Romantic drama drama starring starring Keira Keira Knightley Knightley and and James McAvoy. (S) James McAvoy. (S) 12.25 Jackpot247 Jackpot247 (S) (S) 3.00 3.00 Nightscreen Nightscreen 12.25 (S) 5.05 (S) 5.05 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 6.30 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) 7.20

6.30 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) 7.20 Everybody Everybody Loves Loves Raymond Raymond (R/S) (R/S) 8.10 8.10 Frasier Frasier (R/S) (R/S) 9.10 9.10 The The Big Big Bang Bang Theory Theory (R/S) 10.30 The Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 10.30 The Simpsons (R/S) 12.00 12.00 FILM: Hachi: Hachi: A A Dog’s Dog’s Tale Tale (2009) (2009) Drama Drama FILM: with with Richard Richard Gere. Gere. (S) (S) 1.50 1.50 Deal Deal Or Or No No Deal Deal (S) 2.50 FILM: Brewster’s Millions (S) 2.50 FILM: Brewster’s Millions (1985) (1985) Comedy starring Richard Pryor. (R/S) 5.30 Comedy starring Richard Pryor. (R/S) 5.30 Hollyoaks (S) 6.00 FILM: FILM: The The Italian Italian Job Job Hollyoaks (S) 6.00 (1969) Crime Crime caper caper with with Michael Michael Caine. Caine. (R/S) (R/S) (1969) 8.00 Mini Cooper (R/S) 8.00 Mini Cooper (R/S) 9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas Christmas Special Special Jimmy Jimmy Carr Carr is is joined by by team team captains captains Sean Sean Lock Lock joined and Jon Richardson for a Christmas and Jon Richardson for a Christmas special. special. (S) (S) 10.00 10.00 The The Big Big Fat Fat Quiz Quiz of of the the Year Year 2014 2014 Join Jimmy Join Jimmy Carr Carr as as he he tests tests a a panel panel of celebrities. celebrities. (R/S) (R/S) of 12.00 12.00 NFL NFL (S) (S) 1.00 1.00 FILM: FILM: The The Omen Omen (1976) (1976) Cult Cult horror horror starring starring Harvey Harvey Stephens. Stephens. (R/S) 2.55 FILM: Flight of the Phoenix (R/S) 2.55 FILM: Flight of the Phoenix (2004) Drama remake with Dennis (2004) Drama remake with Dennis Quaid. Quaid. (R/S) 4.45 Kirstie’s Kirstie’s Handmade Handmade Treasures Treasures (R/S) 4.45 (R/S) (R/S) 5.05 5.05 Small Small Animal Animal Hospital Hospital (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake (R/S) 10.00 World’s

6.00 Milkshake (R/S) 10.00 World’s Strongest Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry On On Sergeant Sergeant (1958) (1958) Classic Classic British British comedy starring William Hartnell. (S) comedy starring William Hartnell. (S) 12.50 12.50 FILM: The The Glenn Glenn Miller Miller Story Story (1953) (1953) Biopic Biopic FILM: starring starring James James Stewart Stewart and and June June Allyson. Allyson. (S) (S) 3.05 FILM: The Dam Busters(1954) 3.05 FILM: The Dam Busters(1954) War War drama with Michael Redgrave. (S) 5.35 drama with Michael Redgrave. (S) 5.35 What the the Dambusters Dambusters Did Did Next Next (R/S) (R/S) What 7.00 Can’t Can’t Pay? Pay? We’ll We’ll Take Take It It Away Away In In 7.00 Essex, Paul's team receive Essex, Paul's team receive a a tip-off tip-off that a bad debtor may be part of a that a bad debtor may be part of a possibly possibly violent violent gang. gang. (S) (S) 8.00 World's World's Strongest Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 8.00 The third heat of The third heat of the the 2014 2014 'World's 'World's Strongest Man' competition.(S) Strongest Man' competition.(S) 9.00 FILM: The Rock (1996) Action 9.00 FILM: The Rock (1996) Action thriller thriller starring starring Sean Sean Connery, Connery, Nicholas Cage Nicholas Cage and and Ed Ed Harris. Harris. (S) (S) 11.50 FILM: Reservoir 11.50 FILM: Reservoir Dogs Dogs (1992) (1992) Gangster classic starring Harvey Gangster classic starring Harvey Keitel Keitel and and Michael Michael Madsen. Madsen. (R/S) (R/S) 01.50 Supercasino 01.50 Supercasino 3.10 3.10 World’s World’s Strongest Strongest Man (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 4.00 Great Great Scientists Scientists (R/S) (R/S) 4.25 4.25 Man House House Doctor Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 5.15 5.15 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S)

Phoenix FM Community radio station broadcasts live programming from 7am to midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and at www.phoenixfm.com Friday, December 26 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey 10.00am What Christmas Means To Me - a special programme with Patrick Sherring 1.00pm Interviews, sessions and music from the last year on Phoenix FM Saturday, December 27 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson 12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson 2.00pm Words and Sounds with Christopher Stagg

3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood featuring live sets from local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager Sunday, December 28 7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz 12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith pop, R’n’B and dance hits and live studio sessions 2.00pm Steph’s Sound Wave with Steph

Cawthorne 4.00pm Eddie’s Kitchen - loungecore and easy listening tunes 6.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie tunes with Chay Appleyard 8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan Monday, December 29 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Matt Hines 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the

40s to the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show - avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi Tuesday, December 30 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex Hoggett 8.00pm Off The Record - alternative music with Ben Knight

10.00pm Sonder - music across many different genres with Tracy Morter Wednesday, December 31 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Keith Rogers 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field 8.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative indie and alternative music with Eddie Curry 10.00pm Greatest songs of 2014 Thursday, January 1 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob

Harvey in association with Saint Francis Hospice 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross in association with Affinity Wills 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter in association with Papa John’s Pizza Brentwood 6.00pm GR80s - music and guests from the 80s with Xanthe Bearman 8.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative indie and alternative music with Eddie Curry 10.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese)

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TUESDAY DECEMBER 30 30 TUESDAY DECEMBER BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 FILM: Shark Tale

6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 FILM: Shark Tale (2004) Animated Animated comedy comedy starring starring Will Will Smith Smith (2004) and and Robert Robert De De Niro. Niro. (S) (S) 10.25 10.25 FILM: FILM: Hotel Hotel for Dogs (2009) Family film starring Emma for Dogs (2009) Family film starring Emma Roberts. (S) 12.00 Bargain Hunt (S) 1.25 Roberts. (S) 12.00 Bargain Hunt (S) 1.25 Father Brown Brown (R/S) (R/S) 2.10 2.10 FILM: FILM: George George of of Father the the Jungle Jungle (1997) (1997) Comedy Comedy starring starring Brendan Brendan Fraser. (S) 3.35 FILM: Indiana Jones and Fraser. (S) 3.35 FILM: Indiana Jones and the the Last Last Crusade Crusade (1989) (1989) Action Action adventure adventure starring starring Harrison Harrison Ford. Ford. (S) (S) 5.35 5.35 News News (S) (S) 6.05 FILM: FILM: Madagascar Madagascar 3: 3: Europe’s Europe’s Most Most 6.05 Wanted Wanted (2012) (2012) Family Family animation animation starring starring David David Schwimmer Schwimmer and and Ben Ben Stiller. Stiller. (S) (S) 7.30 7.30 EastEnders EastEnders Emma Emma continues continues to to grow suspicious of her friends. grow suspicious of her friends. (S) (S) 8.00 Holby Holby City City Mo Mo needs needs a a date date for for 8.00 her her sister’s sister’s wedding. wedding. (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Mapp Mapp and and Lucia Lucia (S) (S) 10.25 10.25 FILM: FILM: Pirates Pirates of of the the Caribbean: Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) At World’s End (2007) Adventure Adventure sequel starring starring Johnny Johnny Depp. Depp. (S) (S) sequel 1.00 1.00 FILM: FILM: The The Hand Hand That That Rocks Rocks the the Cradle with Rebecca De (1992) Thriller Cradle (1992) Thriller with Rebecca De Mornay. Mornay. (S) (S) 2.45 2.45 Weather Weather for for the the Week Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 2.50 2.50 News News (S) (S)

BBC2 BBC2 6.15 Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter

6.15 Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Tom (R/S) (R/S) 7.15 7.15 FILM: FILM: When When Dinosaurs Dinosaurs and Ruled Ruled the the Earth Earth (1970) (1970) Fantasy Fantasy adventure adventure starring Victoria Vetri. 8.50 Coast starring Victoria Vetri. 8.50 Coast Australia Australia (R/S) (R/S) 9.40 9.40 Celebrity Celebrity Antiques Antiques Road Road Trip Trip (R/S) (R/S) 10.40 Great Great Continental Continental Railway Railway Journeys Journeys 10.40 (R/S) 11.40 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R/S) 11.40 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R/S) (R/S) 12.40 12.40 Robert Robert Redford: Redford: Talking Talking Pictures Pictures (R/S) (R/S) 1.20 1.20 FILM: FILM: The The Horse Horse Whisperer Whisperer (1998) Romantic drama starring Robert (1998) Romantic drama starring Robert Redford and and Kristin Kristin Scott-Thomas. Scott-Thomas. (S) (S) 4.00 4.00 Redford Big Big Dreams Dreams Small Small Spaces Spaces (R/S) (R/S) 5.00 5.00 Wild Wild Brazil (R/S) 6.00 Flog It (R/S) 6.30 Nature’s Brazil (R/S) 6.00 Flog It (R/S) 6.30 Nature’s Weirdest Weirdest Events Events (R/S) (R/S) 7.30 7.30 Christmas Christmas University University Challenge Challenge (S) (S) 8.00 Sacred Sacred Wonders Wonders of of Britain Britain (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 9.00 Snow Wolf Family and 9.00 Snow Wolf Family and Me Me (S) (S) 10.00 10.00 Charlie Charlie Brooker’s Brooker’s 2014 2014 Wipe Wipe (S) (S) 11.00 11.00 Dave Dave Allen: Allen: The The Immaculate Immaculate Selection (R/S) Selection (R/S) 12.00 Backchat Backchat with with Jack Jack Whitehall Whitehall (R/S) (R/S) 12.00 12.45 12.45 FILM: FILM: Spellbound Spellbound (1945) (1945) Hitchcock Hitchcock thriller with Ingrid Bergman. 2.35 World’s thriller with Ingrid Bergman. 2.35 World’s Greatest Greatest Food Food Markets Markets (R/S) (R/S) 3.35 3.35 Doctor Doctor Who Who (R/S) (R/S) 4.35 4.35 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S)

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVE NEW YEAR’S BBC1 BBC1

6.00 Breakfast Breakfast (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 FILM: FILM: The The Cat Cat in in 6.00 the the Hat Hat (2003) (2003) Humorous Humorous adaptaion adaptaion of of Dr Dr Seuss children’s book with Mike Myers. (S) Seuss children’s book with Mike Myers. (S) 10.15 10.15 FILM: FILM: Eight Eight Below Below (2006) (2006) Adventure Adventure with with Paul Paul Walker. Walker. (S) (S) 12.05 12.05 Bargain Bargain Hunt Hunt (R/S) 1.10 1.10 FILM: FILM: Ratatouille Ratatouille (2007) (2007) (R/S) Charming Charming animation animation with with Patton Patton Oswalt. Oswalt. (S) (S) 2.50 2.50 FILM: FILM: Monsters Monsters vs vs Aliens Aliens (2009) (2009) Animation featuring Reese Witherspoon. Animation featuring Reese Witherspoon. (S) (S) 4.15 4.15 Top Top of of the the Pops Pops New New Year’s Year’s Eve Eve (S) (S) Celebrities (R/S) 5.20 Pointless Pointless Celebrities 6.35 5.20 (R/S) 6.35 Celebrity Celebrity Mastermind Mastermind (S) (S) 7.05 7.05 FILM: FILM: Indiana Indiana Jones Jones and and the the Kingdom of the Kingdom of the Crystal Crystal Skull Skull (2008) Action Action adenture adenture starring starring (2008) Harrison Harrison Ford Ford and and Shia Shia LaBeouf. LaBeouf. (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Mapp Mapp and and Lucia Lucia (S) (S) 10.15 The Graham Norton Show (S) 10.15 The Graham Norton Show (S) 11.15 11.15 Queen Queen + + Adam Adam Lambert Lambert Rock Rock Big Ben Ben (S) (S) Big 11.55 New Year’s Eve 11.55 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Fireworks (S) (S) 12.10 12.10 Queen Queen + + Adam Adam Lambert Lambert (S) (S) 12.30 12.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys New Year Special Mrs Brown’s Boys New Year Special (R/S) (R/S) 1.10 1.10 John John Bishop Bishop (R/S) (R/S) 2.20 2.20 FILM: FILM: Old Old School (2002) (2002) (S) (S) 3.55 3.55 News News (S) (S) School

6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 FILM: Bee Movie (2007) (2007) Animated Animated comedy comedy with with Jerry Jerry Seinfeld Seinfeld and and Renee Renee Zellweger. Zellweger. (S) (S) 10.25 10.25 FILM: FILM: Over Over the Hedge (2006) Animation with Bruce the Hedge (2006) Animation with Bruce Willis. Willis. (S) 11.40 11.40 Life Life Story Story (S) (S) 12.45 12.45 Archbishop Archbishop of of (S) Canterbury’s Canterbury’s New New Year Year Message Message (S) (S) 1.10 1.10 The Boy in the Dress (R/S) 2.10 FILM: Mary The Boy in the Dress (R/S) 2.10 FILM: Mary Poppins Poppins (1964) (1964) Disney Disney classic classic starring starring Julie Julie Andrews and and Dick Dick Van Van Dyke. Dyke. (S) (S) 4.25 4.25 FILM: FILM: Andrews The Adventures of Tintin: Secret The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of of the the Unicorn Unicorn (2011) (2011) Animation Animation with with Jamie Jamie Bell. Bell. (S) (S) 6.30 6.30 Roald Roald Dahl’s Dahl’s Esio Esio Trot Trot (S) (S) 8.00 Miranda Will Miranda finally find 8.00 Miranda Will Miranda finally find her one one true true love? love? (S) (S) her 8.30 8.30 EastEnders EastEnders The The new new year year gets gets off off to an explosive start to an explosive start for for the the wrong wrong reasons. (S) reasons. (S) 9.35 9.35 Mrs Mrs Brown’s Brown’s Boys Boys Christmas Christmas Special Determined Determined to to help help Dermot Dermot Special set up a new business, set up a new business, Agnes Agnes faces faces her old rival, Hilliary Nicholson. her old rival, Hilliary Nicholson. (S) (S) 10.35 Match of the Day (S) 10.35 Match of the Day (S) 12.10 Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (R/S) 12.10 Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (R/S) 1.05 FILM: FILM: Road Road Trip Trip (2000) (2000) Comedy Comedy 1.05 with with Tom Tom Green. Green. (S) (S) 2.40 2.40 News News (S) (S)

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ITV ITV 6.00 Dinner Date (R/S) 7.00 Good Morning

6.00 Dinner Date (R/S) 7.00 Good Morning 8.30 Lorraine Lorraine (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Jeremy Jeremy Britain (S) (S) 8.30 Britain Kyle 10.30 Judge Judge Rinder Rinder (R/S) (R/S) 11.30 11.30 Kyle (S) (S) 10.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (R/S) 12.25 Who’s Doing the Dishes? (R/S) 12.25 All All 1.20 Secret Star Family Fortunes (R/S) Star Family Fortunes (R/S) 1.20 Secret 2.20 The The Queen’s Queen’s Garden Garden (R/S) (R/S) Dealers (S) (S) 2.20 Dealers 3.20 FILM: FILM: From From Russia Russia with with Love Love (1963) (1963) 3.20 Thriller 5.35 The The Thriller starring starring Sean Sean Connery. Connery. (S) (S) 5.35 6.30 News (S) Chase (R/S) Chase (R/S) 6.30 News (S) 7.00 Emmerdale (S) 7.00 Emmerdale (S) 7.30 Wilderness Wilderness Walks Walks with with Ray Ray 7.30 Mears Ray crosses crosses over over the the sea sea Mears Ray to the magnificent Isle of Skye. to the magnificent Isle of Skye. (S) (S) 8.00 FILM: Harry Potter and the 8.00 FILM: Harry Potter and the (2011) Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) Fantasy based based on on the the children’s children’s Fantasy books, books, with with Daniel Daniel Radcliffe Radcliffe as as the the boy wizard. (S) boy wizard. (S) 10.45 Birds of a Feather (R/S) 10.45 Birds of a Feather (R/S) 11.15 11.15 FILM: FILM: American American Gangster Gangster (2007) (2007) Oscar-nominated drama drama starring starring Oscar-nominated Denzel Washington. Denzel Washington. (R/S) (R/S) 1.55 1.55 Jackpot247 Jackpot247 (S) (S) 3.00 3.00 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle USA 3.40 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) (S) 5.05 5.05 USA (R/S) (R/S) 3.40 Jeremy Kyle (R/S) Jeremy Kyle (R/S)

CHANNEL 4 4 CHANNEL 5.30 FILM: The Parent Trap (1961)

5.30 FILM: The Parent Trap (1961) Romantic comedy comedy with with Hayley Hayley Mills. Mills. (S) (S) Romantic 7.45 7.45 FILM: FILM: Freaky Freaky Friday Friday (1976) (1976) Family Family 9.30 comedy with Jodie Foster (R/S) The comedy with Jodie Foster (R/S) 9.30 The Big 10.55 FILM: FILM: Space Space Big Bang Bang Theory Theory (R/S) (R/S) 10.55 (2010) (S) (S) Chimps 2: 2: Zartog Zartog Strikes Strikes Back Back (2010) Chimps 12.30 The The Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 2.25 2.25 Deal Deal Or Or No No 12.30 3.25 FILM: The Parent Trap Deal (S) Deal (S) 3.25 FILM: The Parent Trap (1998) Comedy with Lindsay Lohan. (R/S) (1998) Comedy with Lindsay Lohan. (R/S) 6.00 6.00 Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 6.30 Hollyoaks Hollyoaks (S) (S) 7.05 Come Come Dine Dine with with Me Me Christmas Christmas 7.05 The four hosts Special in this this festive festive Special The four hosts in celebrity celebrity special special are are Helen Helen Flanagan, Flanagan, Kirsten Kirsten O’Brien, O’Brien, Mark Mark Dolan Dolan and and Shaun Ryder. (S) Shaun Ryder. (S) 8.00 Phil Phil Spencer: Spencer: Secret Secret Agent Agent (S) (S) 8.00 9.00 9.00 David David Blaine: Blaine: Real Real or or Magic? Magic? (R/S) (R/S) 10.20 FILM: The Look of Love (2013) 10.20 FILM: The Look of Love (2013) Comedy starring Steve Coogan. Comedy starring Steve Coogan. (S) (S) 12.20 12.20 FILM: FILM: Damien: Damien: Omen Omen II II (1978) (1978) Horror sequel sequel starring starring Jonathan Jonathan Scott-Taylor. Scott-Taylor. Horror (S) 2.10 FILM: FILM: If... If... (1968) (1968) Drama Drama starring starring (S) 2.10 Malcom 4.05 Phil Phil Spencer Spencer Malcom McDowell. McDowell. (R/S) (R/S) 4.05 5.00 Secret Eaters (R/S) 5.55 (R/S) Small (R/S) 5.00 Secret Eaters (R/S) 5.55 Small Animal Hospital Animal Hospital

CHANNEL 5 5 CHANNEL 6.00 Milkshake 9.35 World’s Strongest Man

6.00 Milkshake 9.35 World’s Strongest Man 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 10.35 10.35 The The Dog Dog Rescuers Rescuers with with 2014 Alan Alan Davies: Davies: Christmas Christmas Special Special (R/S) (R/S) 11.35 11.35 FILM: Fun in Acapulco (1963) Musical FILM: Fun in Acapulco (1963) Musical with with Elvis Elvis Presley Presley and and Ursula Ursula Andress. Andress. (S) (S) 1.35 1.35 FILM: Close Close Encounters Encounters of of the the Third Third Kind Kind FILM: (1977) (1977) Sci-fi Sci-fi classic classic starring starring Richard Richard Dreyfuss, Dreyfuss, Patrick Patrick McNamara McNamara and and Teri Teri Garr. Garr. (S) (S) 4.15 4.15 FILM: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) FILM: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Classic musical starring Dick Van Dyke Classic musical starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Sally Ann Ann Howes. Howes. (S) (S) and 7.00 7.00 Can’t Can’t Pay? Pay? We’ll We’ll Take Take It Away (R/S) It Away (R/S) 8.00 World’s Strongest 8.00 World’s Strongest Man Man The The fourth fourth heat heat of of the the 2014 2014 ‘World’s ‘World’s Strongest Strongest Man’ competition. competition. (S) (S) Man’ 9.00 9.00 Elvis Elvis By By the the Presleys Presleys Uncut Uncut The The story story of of Elvis’s Elvis’s life life and and career career told told by those who knew him best, his by those who knew him best, his family. family. (S) (S) 11.00 Elvis Elvis ’68 ’68 Comeback Comeback Special Special (S) (S) 11.00 12.00 12.00 The The Last Last Hours Hours of of Elvis Elvis Presley Presley (R/S) (R/S) 1.00 Supercasino 3.10 World’s Strongest 1.00 Supercasino 3.10 World’s Strongest Man (R/S) 4.00 Nick’s Quest (R/S) 4.20 Man (R/S) 4.00 Nick’s Quest (R/S) 4.20 House House Doctor Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 5.35 5.35 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S)

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BBC2 BBC2

6.10 Secrets Secrets of of the the Castle Castle with with Ruth, Ruth, Peter Peter 6.10 and and Tom Tom (R/S) (R/S) 7.10 7.10 Empire Empire of of the the Desert Desert Ants (R) 8.10 FILM: Saboteur (1942) Ants (R) 8.10 FILM: Saboteur (1942) Hitchcock Hitchcock thriller thriller with with Robert Robert Cummings. Cummings. 9.55 9.55 Talking Talking Pictures Pictures (R/S) (R/S) 10.35 10.35 FILM: FILM: Shadow of of a a Doubt Doubt (1943) (1943) Hitchcock Hitchcock thriller thriller Shadow starring starring Joseph Joseph Cotten Cotten and and Teresa Teresa Wright. Wright. 12.20 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 12.20 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (R/S) (R/S) 1.20 1.20 FILM: FILM: Becoming Becoming Jane Jane (2007) (2007) Dramatised Dramatised biography biography with with Anne Anne Hathaway Hathaway and 3.10 Coast Coast Australia Australia and James James McAvoy. McAvoy. 3.10 (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 4.00 Big Big Dreams Dreams Small Small Spaces Spaces (R/S) (R/S) 5.00 5.00 Wild Wild Brazil Brazil (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.00 Flog Flog It It (S) (S) 7.00 Tigers About the House: 7.00 Tigers About the House: What Happened Happened Next Next (S) (S) What 8.00 8.00 Christmas Christmas University University Challenge Challenge (S) (S) 8.30 FILM: The Help (2011) 8.30 FILM: The Help (2011) Drama Drama starring Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas starring Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard Howard and and Emma Emma Stone. Stone. 10.50 Mock Mock the the Week Week (S) (S) 10.50 11.20 Jools’ Annual 11.20 Jools’ Annual Hootenanny Hootenanny A A host host of of musical musical stars stars join join Jools Jools Holland Holland as he reflects on 2014. as he reflects on 2014. 1.35 1.35 Glastonbury Glastonbury 2014 2014 Highlights Highlights (R/S) (R/S) 3.40 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S) 3.40

NEW YEAR’S NEW YEAR’S DAY DAY BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 FILM: Bee Movie

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6.00 Dinner Dinner Date Date (R/S) (R/S) 7.00 7.00 Good Good Morning Morning 6.00 Britain Britain (S) (S) 8.30 8.30 Lorraine Lorraine (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle (S) 10.30 Judge Rinder (R/S) 11.30 Kyle (S) 10.30 Judge Rinder (R/S) 11.30 Who’s Who’s Doing Doing the the Dishes? Dishes? (R/S) (R/S) 12.25 12.25 All All Star Star Family Family Fortunes Fortunes (R/S) (R/S) 1.20 1.20 Secret Secret Dealers (S) (S) 2.20 2.20 The The Queen’s Queen’s Garden Garden (R/S) (R/S) Dealers 3.25 3.25 FILM: FILM: Goldfinger Goldfinger (1964) (1964) Classic Classic spy spy thriller thriller starring starring Sean Sean Connery. Connery. (S) (S) 5.35 5.35 The The Chase (R/S) 6.30 News (S) Chase (R/S) 6.30 News (S) 7.00 Emmerdale Lisa and Zak uncover 7.00 Emmerdale Lisa and Zak uncover Belle’s new new distraction. distraction. (S) (S) Belle’s 7.30 7.30 Coronation Coronation Street Street Will Will Steve Steve win win back Michelle? Number back Michelle? Number 8 8 has has a a new resident. (S) new resident. (S) 8.00 Rita Rita & & Me Me (S) (S) 8.00 9.00 9.00 A A Funny Funny Old Old Year Year 2014 2014 Jason Jason Manford looks Manford looks at at the the highs highs and and lows of 2014 in this end-of-thelows of 2014 in this end-of-theyear comedy review show. (S) year comedy review show. (S) 10.00 Tommy Tommy Cooper Cooper (R/S) (R/S) 10.00 12.10 12.10 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry on on Camping Camping (1969) (1969) Classic comedy with Sid Classic comedy with Sid James, James, Kenneth Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor. (S) Williams and Barbara Windsor. (S) 1.40 1.40 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle USA USA (R/S) (R/S) 2.25 2.25 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) 5.05 5.05 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S) (S)

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 6.20 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) 7.05

6.20 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) 7.05 Everybody Everybody Loves Loves Raymond Raymond (R/S) (R/S) 7.30 7.30 FILM: FILM: The The Valley Valley of of Gwangi Gwangi (1969) (1969) Cult Cult fantasy starring James Franciscus fantasy starring James Franciscus and and Gila Gila Golan. (R/S) 9.20 FILM: The Brady Bunch Golan. (R/S) 9.20 FILM: The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) (1995) Comedy Comedy with with Gary Gary Cole Cole and and Movie Shelly Shelly Long. Long. (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 The The Big Big Bang Bang Theory Theory (R/S) (R/S) 11.25 11.25 The The Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 12.25 FILM: Five Children and It 12.25 FILM: Five Children and It (2004) (2004) Family adventure starring Eddie Izzard Family adventure starring Eddie Izzard and and Freddie Highmore. Highmore. (R/S) (R/S) 2.15 2.15 FILM: FILM: Home Home Freddie Alone Alone 3 3 (1997)The (1997)The third third film film in in the the successful successful comedy comedy series series with with Alex Alex D D Linz. Linz. (R/S) (R/S) 4.20 4.20 FILM: FILM: Fantastic Fantastic Mr. Mr. Fox Fox (2009) (2009) Animated Animated version of of Roald Roald Dahl’s Dahl’s classic classic with with George George version Clooney. Clooney. (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.00 Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 6.30 Hollyoaks Hollyoaks (S) (S) 8.00 Frozen at Christmas (R/S) 8.00 Frozen at Christmas (R/S) 9.00 9.00 Alan Alan Carr’s Carr’s New New Year Year Specstacular (S) (S) Specstacular 11.05 50 Funniest 11.05 50 Funniest Moments Moments 2014 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 1.05 1.05 C4’s C4’s 30 30 Greatest Greatest Comedy Comedy Shows Shows (R/S) (R/S) 2.55 The IT Crowd (R/S) 3.50 Phil Spencer 2.55 The IT Crowd (R/S) 3.50 Phil Spencer (R/S) 4.45 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (R/S) 4.45 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (R/S) 4.55 4.55 Secret Secret Eaters Eaters (R/S) (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 10.10 World’s Strongest

6.00 Milkshake 10.10 World’s Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 11.10 11.10 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry On On Regardless Regardless (1961) (1961) British British comedy comedy starring starring Sid James, Kenneth Connor and Joan Sid James, Kenneth Connor and Joan Sims. Sims. (S) (S) 1.00 1.00 FILM: FILM: The The Vikings Vikings (1958) (1958) Action Action drama with with Kirk Kirk Douglas, drama Douglas, Janet Janet Leigh Leigh and and Ernest Ernest Borgnine. Borgnine. (S) (S) 3.10 3.10 FILM: FILM: The The Dirty Dirty Dozen Dozen (1967) (1967) War War drama drama with with Lee Lee Marvin Marvin and Ernest Borgnine. (S) 6.05 Tommy and Ernest Borgnine. (S) 6.05 Tommy Cooper’s Cooper’s Christmas Christmas (R/S) (R/S) 7.00 Can’t Can’t Pay? Pay? We’ll We’ll Take Take It It Away Away 7.00 Paul Paul Bohill, Bohill, Steve Steve Pinner Pinner and and Ben Ben Pinner have a tough case on Pinner have a tough case on their their hands as they move to evict a hands as they move to evict a large large group of of squatters squatters from from an an office office group block block in in central central London. London. (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 8.00 World’s World’s Strongest Strongest Man Man In In the the final final heat, heat, Englishman Englishman Graham Graham Hicks Hicks has his work cut out. (S) has his work cut out. (S) 9.00 Britain’s Britain’s Favourite Favourite Sitcoms Sitcoms (S) (S) 9.00 12.00 12.00 Abba Abba @ @ 40: 40: The The Abba Abba Years Years (R/S) (R/S) 1.00 Supercasino 3.10 World’s Strongest 1.00 Supercasino 3.10 World’s Strongest Man Man (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 4.00 Great Great Scientists Scientists (R/S) (R/S) 4.25 4.25 Chinese Chinese Food Food in in Minutes Minutes (R/S) (R/S) 4.45 4.45 House House Doctor (R/S) (R/S) 5.35 5.35 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S) Doctor

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6.15 The Great Interior Design Challenge (R/S) (R/S) 7.15 7.15 Close Close Calls: Calls: On On Camera Camera (R/S) (R/S) 7.45 7.45 Talking Talking Pictures Pictures (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 8.30 FILM: FILM: The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) Classic The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) Classic comedy with with Alec Alec Guinness. Guinness. 9.50 9.50 FILM: FILM: comedy A A Hard Hard Day’s Day’s Night Night (1964) (1964) Offbeat Offbeat story story featuring the Beatles. 11.15 New Year’s featuring the Beatles. 11.15 New Year’s Day Day Concert from Vienna (S) 12.50 Snow Concert from Vienna (S) 12.50 Snow Wolf Wolf Family and and Me Me (R/S) (R/S) 2.50 2.50 FILM: FILM: Galaxy Galaxy Family Quest Quest (1999) (1999) Sci-fi Sci-fi adventure adventure with with Tim Tim Allen. Allen. 4.25 of Canterbury’s Canterbury’s New New Year Year 4.25 Archbishop Archbishop of Message (R/S) 4.30 Final Score 5.30 Message (R/S) 4.30 Final Score 5.30 FILM: FILM: Force Force 10 10 from from Navarone Navarone (1978) (1978) WWII action action starring starring Harrison Harrison Ford. Ford. WWII 7.30 Tigers About the 7.30 Tigers About the House: House: What What Happened Happened Next Next (S) (S) 8.30 8.30 Christmas Christmas University University Challenge Challenge (S) (S) 9.00 FILM: Quartet (2012) Comedy 9.00 FILM: Quartet (2012) Comedy starring Maggie Maggie Smith. Smith. starring 10.30 10.30 Julie Julie Walters: Walters: Life Life on on Screen Screen (R/S) (R/S) 11.30 the Week Week (R/S) 11.30 Mock Mock the (R/S) 12.05 FILM: Frenzy (1972) Hitchcock thriller 12.05 FILM: Frenzy (1972) Hitchcock thriller starring starring Jon Jon Finch. Finch. (S) (S) 1.55 1.55 FILM: FILM: Stick Stick It It (2006) Comedy Comedy starring starring Jeff Jeff Bridges. Bridges. (S) (S) (2006) 3.35 This is BBC Two (S) 3.35 This is BBC Two (S)

ITV ITV 6.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (R/S) 6.30

6.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (R/S) 6.30 Dino Dino Dan Dan (R/S) (R/S) 7.00 7.00 Canimals Canimals (R/S) (R/S) 7.25 7.25 A A Grizzly Grizzly New New Year’s Year’s Tale Tale (R/S) (R/S) 8.10 8.10 Super Super 4 (R/S) 8.25 Dinner Date (R/S) 9.25 Jeremy 4 (R/S) 8.25 Dinner Date (R/S) 9.25 Jeremy Kyle (S) (S) 10.20 10.20 Judge Judge Rinder Rinder (R/S) (R/S) 11.20 11.20 Kyle Who’s Who’s Doing Doing the the Dishes? Dishes? (R/S) (R/S) 12.25 12.25 All All Star Fortunes (R/S) (R/S) 1.35 Star Family Family Fortunes 1.35 Secret Secret Dealers (S) 2.35 You’ve Been Framed (R/S) Dealers (S) 2.35 You’ve Been Framed (R/S) 3.05 FILM: FILM: Thunderball Thunderball (1965) (1965) Spy Spy thriller thriller 3.05 with with Sean Sean Connery Connery and and Claudine Claudine Auger. Auger. (S) (S) 5.45 Rita & Me (R/S) 6.45 News (S) 5.45 Rita & Me (R/S) 6.45 News (S) 7.00 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas 7.00 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas Harry Harry Hill Hill gives gives us us a a bumper bumper festive festive present of of snow-covered snow-covered silliness silliness with with present more viewers’ home videos more viewers’ home videos from from his his uniquely skewed perspective. (R/S) uniquely skewed perspective. (R/S) 7.30 Emmerdale Aaron tries to hide 7.30 Emmerdale Aaron tries to hide his growing growing feelings. feelings. (S) (S) his 8.30 Birds Birds of of a a Feather Feather (S) (S) 8.30 9.00 FILM: The Dark Knight 9.00 FILM: The Dark Knight (2008) (2008) Big Big screen screen adaptation adaptation of of the the DC DC Comics Comics series starring Christian Bale. (S) series starring Christian Bale. (S) 12.00 (R/S) 12.50 12.00 The The Cube Cube (R/S) 12.50 Jackpot247 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 3.00 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle USA USA (R/S) (R/S) 3.40 3.40 (S) Nightscreen (S) 5.05 Jeremy Nightscreen (S) 5.05 Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 5.50 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) 6.15

5.50 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) 6.15 FILM: FILM: The The 3 3 Worlds Worlds of of Gulliver Gulliver (1960) (1960) Drama Drama with with Kerwin Kerwin Matthews. Matthews. (R/S) (R/S) 7.55 7.55 FILM: The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad FILM: The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958) Fantasy Fantasy with with Kerwin Kerwin Mathews. Mathews. (R/S) (R/S) (1958) 9.45 9.45 The The Big Big Bang Bang Theory Theory (R/S) (R/S) 10.40 10.40 The The Simpsons (R/S) 11.10 FILM: The Last Simpsons (R/S) 11.10 FILM: The Last Mimzy (2007) Sci-fi adventure with Chris Mimzy (2007) Sci-fi adventure with Chris O’Neil. (R/S) (R/S) 1.00 1.00 CH4 CH4 Racing Racing (S) (S) 3.30 3.30 Guy Guy O’Neil. Martin’s Martin’s Passion Passion for for Life Life (R) (R) 4.10 4.10 FILM: FILM: The The Wizard of Oz (1939) Musical starring Judy Wizard of Oz (1939) Musical starring Judy Garland. (R/S) (R/S) 6.10 Garland. 6.10 FILM: FILM: Sister Sister Act Act (1992) (1992) Comedy Comedy with with Whoopi Whoopi Goldberg. Goldberg. (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 FILM: FILM: Snow Snow White White and and the the 8.00 Huntsman Dark re-working re-working of of Huntsman (2012) (2012) Dark the classic fairytale fairytale starring starring Charlize Charlize the classic Theron and and Kristen Kristen Stewart. Stewart. (S) (S) Theron 10.30 10.30 Rude Rude Tube Tube Welcome Welcome to to 2015 2015 Alex Alex Zane brings brings in in the the new new year year with with the the Zane greatest greatest internet internet clips clips of of 2014. 2014. (S) (S) 12.35 FILM: The Godfather (1972) Classic 12.35 FILM: The Godfather (1972) Classic gangster Marlon Brando. Brando. (R/S) (R/S) gangster epic epic starring starring Marlon 3.30 3.30 Trans Trans World World Sport Sport (S) (S) 4.30 4.30 Phil Phil Spencer (R/S) (R/S) 5.25 5.25 Hugh’s Hugh’s 3 3 Good Good Things Things Spencer (R/S) 5.40 5.40 Small Small Animal Animal Hospital Hospital (R/S) (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 10.00 World’s Strongest

6.00 Milkshake 10.00 World’s Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 FILM: FILM: The The Dam Dam Busters Busters (1955) (1955) War War drama drama with with Michael Michael Redgrave and Ursula Jeans. (S) 1.25 Redgrave and Ursula Jeans. (S) 1.25 FILM: FILM: The Italian Italian Job Job (1969) (1969) Classic Classic crime crime caper caper The with with Michael Michael Caine, Caine, Noel Noel Coward Coward and and Benny Benny Hill. Hill. (S) (S) 3.30 3.30 FILM: FILM: Ben-Hur Ben-Hur (1959) (1959) Grand Grand historical historical epic epic starring starring Charlton Charlton Heston Heston and and Jack Hawkins. Hawkins. (S) (S) Jack 7.30 7.30 Hercules Hercules the the Human Human Bear Bear (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 8.30 World’s World’s Strongest Strongest Man Man 2014 2014 In In the the grand final, 12 12 elite grand final, elite athletes athletes take take on on brutal events like the vehicle pull and brutal events like the vehicle pull and the the keg keg toss toss under under the the Los Los Angeles Angeles skyline. skyline. (S) (S) 9.35 White Dee: What’s All the 9.35 White Dee: What’s All the Fuss Fuss About? About? Documentary Documentary which which pulls pulls away the mask of the controversial away the mask of the controversial ‘star’ of of the the series series ‘Benefits ‘Benefits Street’. Street’. (S) (S) ‘star’ 10.35 10.35 Celebrity Celebrity Big Big Brother: Brother: The The Good, Good, the Bad and the Unforgettable (S) the Bad and the Unforgettable (S) 12.35 12.35 At At Least Least I’m I’m Not Not Boring Boring (R/S) (R/S) 1.35 1.35 Supercasino Man Supercasino 3.10 3.10 World’s World’s Strongest Strongest Man 2014 4.00 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S) 4.45 4.45 2014 (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 House Doctor (R/S) 5.35 Wildlife SOS House Doctor (R/S) 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R/S) (R/S)

Phoenix FM Community radio station broadcasts live programming from 7am to midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and at www.phoenixfm.com Friday, January 2 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Mike Jones 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porters 6.00pm That Friday Feeling with Nikki Mills 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring 10.00pm The Weekend Ignition with Brad Acton - indie and alternative music Saturday, January 3 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey

10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson 12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson 2.00pm Words and Sounds with Christopher Stagg 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood featuring live sets from local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager

Sunday, January 4 7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz 12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith pop, R’n’B and dance hits and live studio sessions 2.00pm Steph’s Sound Wave with Steph Cawthorne 4.00pm Eddie’s Kitchen - loungecore and easy listening tunes 6.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie tunes with Chay Appleyard 8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and

album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan Monday, January 5 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show

- avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi Tuesday, January 6 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex Hoggett 8.00pm Off The Record - alternative music with Ben Knight 10.00pm Sonder - music across many different genres with Tracy Morter

Wednesday, January 7 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Keith Rogers 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm Midweek Matchzone - local and national football news with Chris Hood 7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital 8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field 10.00pm Nightswimming - more indie and alternative sounds with Matt Hines.

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OME years ago one of my friends who owns a tank said: ‘’You must come and drive it someday.’’ At the time I thought it would be one of those things that would be put on the back burner. But wanting to do something completely different for a road test for the Made in Essex motoring section over the festive period, I thought why not give it a go. Nigel Moss, from Ashingdon, does not have just one tank, but a collection of military hardware that now numbers seven in total, including four tanks with tracks, one wheeled

Tiller steering by two grey levers variety, plus a Foden 26-ton cargo lorry and trailer. The lorry and trailer are essential, as the maximum speed a tank can travel on the public highway is 20mph, even with rubber inserts fitted in the metal track, without them it is 5mph. Destined for me to drive was a 1976 Alvis Spartan, which technically is classed as an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and is used to transport troops and can, when conditions allow, reach speeds of up to 50mph. I asked Nigel why he bought the Spartan, and the answer was not what I was expecting: ‘’Well, I love Jaguars, and this Spartan is powered by a Jaguar engine.’’ The engine in question is a straight-six Jaguar 4.2-litre J60, a military version of the famous XK engine, which found its home in many of British manufacturers sports cars, including the legendary E-Type. Nigel stores all his army equipment at the Alvis Fighting Vehicle Society headquarters at Dunchurch, near Rugby. Arriving on a misty November morning for my road test at the society’s base, I was confronted with a huge farm barn, filled to the brim with around 40 tanks, guns and military hardware.

CHRIS MANNING Each year over the August Bank Holiday Weekend the society holds a Tanks, Trucks and Firepower show and puts on a superb display of tank driving, battle re-enactments and live firing displays. It is an explosive event – literally! With the Spartan fired up, Nigel ran through all the controls, with my first question being: ‘’Where’s the steering wheel?’’ ‘’It doesn’t have one,’’ Nigel replied. ‘’See those two big grey levers between your legs, that’s your tiller steering. Pull back on left to go left, and the same on the right one to go right.’’ The accelerator and brake pedal were in familiar positions, but the clutch pedal was actually how you engaged gear. You use the heel of your left foot to select first gear, and so on up the seven-speed gearbox and the toe of your left foot to come back down as the pedal pivots in the middle like a see-saw. Making sure you are in neutral, simply pull the gear lever back towards you, select first gear and press the accelerator and the Spartan has an automatic centrifugal clutch, it does the rest. I achieved forward motion, but very soon found that I needed to change gear as the Jaguar engine was screaming at maximum revs beside me and some rapid left action soon reached fifth gear and a heady speed of 15mph, adjusting the tiller steering to keep on the concrete path. Next was to try it in reverse, and after a few attempts in both directions, I got slightly faster and managed not to disappear into the hedge. Nigel then pointed to a large field on my right and said: ‘’Why don’t you try that.’’ I needed no second invitation and eagerly engaged gear,

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TEST DRIVE ALVIS SPARTAN pressed the accelerator and off we went. I managed a top speed of about 25mph and made it into seventh gear in a wide circle around the field before returning to the concrete track. It was a wonderful experience. As motoring editor, I have a love of all things mechanical, and might now have to add tanks to my list. With Christmas nearly upon us, I have made Santa aware and put it to my Christmas list. I might have to widen the chimney, but I am sure I will hear it arrive…

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Juniors face tough matches in draw THE opening rounds of the Technifibre British Junior Open threw up some tantalising squash match-ups when the draw was made this week. Essex has seven junior players entered in the Sheffield event, which will take place between January 2-6, with Ellie Hewes and Oliver Green being dealt particularly stiff early challenges. Ellie, the current England ranked number five Under-13 player from Colchester, has been drawn against the number one seed, Egyptian Nouran Youssef, who last year finished third overall. The match offers Ellie the chance of a headlinegrabbing upset plus a tremendous opportunity to gain experience against the world’s best. Billericay’s Oliver Green, who plays at Club Kingswood, is ranked 17-32 and has been paired with Scotland’s Craig Thompson in round one. Victory there will give him a crack at his own Egyptian number seed, Yehia Elnaswany, a mouthwatering prospect and another tremendous opportunity. Ollie’s sister, Alice Green, goes in the girls’ Under-15s against Lily Zelov from the US while Elise Lazarus, the 3/4 seed, opens with a bye then takes on Spain’s Sophia Mateos in round two. Harry Kitchens from Southend has drawn Czech opposition in the Under-15’s in the shape of 17-32 seed Ondrej Vorlicek. If he wins that, there’s the prospect of a 3/4 seed Egyptian in round two. In the Under-17’s, Aaron Allpress plays 5/8 seed Velavan Senthilkumar from India while Owain Taylor, representing Wales, will open against Switzerland’s Luca Wilhelmi in the Under-19’s.‎

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EOPARDS continued their perfect start to the NBL Division One season with a comfortable 83-53 victory against Newham Neptunes on Sunday. Having won their first league games by a combined aggregate of just 12 points, the Brentwood Centre crowd were treated to a second half blowout as the Big Cats improved to 6-0 in league play. Dave Ajumobi was again the main man for Robert Youngblood’s side with 25 points and seven rebounds, with Will Ashby adding 15 points and four assists. Byron Richards marked his return from injury with 12 points, while Albert Margai completed a quartet of former Neptunes in action against their old club with nine points, eight assists and six rebounds. Ajumobi opened the scoring with a trey, and Leopards poured in the first ten points and held the visitors scoreless for more than four minutes as they took a 21-11 lead into the first break. The second period started with another Ajumobi three-pointer off a Richards assist and although Dougie Bennett replied with a trey, the lead never dipped into single figures before a pair of Ajumobi freethrows sent the home side into the locker room with a 39-22 lead. Ajumobi again opened the scoring in the third period but the visitors had their best spell of the game as they reeled off ten straight points to take the Leopards’ lead into single digits for the first time since the early stages. Inevitably it was Ajumobi who broke the run, and the Big Cats

Albert Margai in control for the Essex Leopards

closed out the quarter on a 13-4 run to go into the final break 56-39 ahead. Richards hit a jump shot to open the fourth period, and with the visitors having lost Bennett through injury they noticeably tired, leaving the Big Cats to wrap up the win with a 27-14 final stanza. The Big Cats wrap up 2014 with a trip to Worthing Thunder on Saturday evening. The south coast club have had a mixed start to the season and are joint eighth with a 4-5 record.

MEN’S HOCKEY

Lack of composure proved costly BRENTWOOD trekked up to Kings Lynn to play a heated game on a cold afternoon in the return fixture to Brentwood’s previous loss to them 7-5 in September. The game certainly looked as though it would be high scoring for the home team, in what was one-way traffic into the Brentwood half. Perhaps it was the long journey up or the two week break since their last game, but Brentwood looked frantic on the ball, and lacked any sort of composure. This was telling and Pelicans were able to capitalise with two quick, opportunistic goals. It was at this point that Brentwood began to pick their game up, as they began to venture into the Pelican’s half. The game shifted with Brentwood

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winning a penalty corner. The shot was rebounded off the keeper a goal-line scramble saw Nik Hull slot one home to half the deficit. Minutes passed and Brentwood found another to draw level through Teale as Brentwood began to look increasingly dangerous. Brentwood had more chances to take the lead but couldn’t quite take them, and were made to pay, as just before the half, Pelicans slotted in a goal from a penalty corner. Despite going into the second half behind, Brentwood were confident that

they would be able to pull it back if they picked their game up. The half was contested strongly with a stalemate ensuing for the most part, although Brentwood experienced few clear-cut chances to draw level. It then took a mistake by Brentwood turning over the ball in the Pelican’s circle to change this, as they raced down the field and took a goal on the counter-attack. This hurt Brentwood and they dropped off the pace. Minutes later, the Pelican’s forward struck home with a blinding shot into the top corner. As the game drew to it’s conclusion, Brentwood contested but knew that they needed too much with too little time. They managed to grab a late consolation goal through Nik Hull, his second of the match.

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SIR Geoff Hurst and Denise Van Outen contributed to an extra special training session with Braintree’s Sporting 77 YFC’s Under 7s squad recently when they handed out new Nike kit to as part of the FA Charter Standard Kit Scheme, backed by McDonald’s. The restaurant chain have committed to provide youth teams at each of the country’s 4,600 Charter Standard Clubs with new kits as part of an ongoing commitment to grassroots football. Van Outen said: “The kids are so proud of their new kits. Programmes like these help these clubs save money, meaning they can survive and continue to deliver great coaching.”

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Chambers seals points Brentwood Letchworth

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RENTWOOD entertained high flying Letchworth on Saturday in front of a bumper crowd. With three wins in a row the Brentwood team were in confident mood. From the start they took early control in the forwards and drove the Letchworth team back, eventually the referee awarded Brentwood a penalty for offside, which Charlie Chambers slotted home. Letchworth came back from the restart and with some clever play from the Letchworth backs saw them carve an opening and score an unconverted try wide out wide out to gain the lead at 5-3. Brentwood were beginning to win domination at the breakdown with some excellent work from Roman, Whaley and Matters. Brentwood’s only try of the game saw Roman touch down under the posts after miscommunication between the Letchworth back three following excellent pressure from Matters. The try gave Chambers an easy conversion to

give Brentwood a 10 – 5 lead. Letchworth immediately replied with some very slick movement of the ball for their centre to score and unconverted try bringing the game level at 10 -10. The restart saw Brentwood gain control as the referee lost patience with the Letchworth number seven and sin binned him for persistent offside. From the resulting penalty Chambers pushed Brentwood back into the lead at 13-10 at half time. The second half was a dog fight, neither side able to break free of the other. Some outstanding defence saw Brentwood repel Letchworth time after time. Letchworth eventually created an opening to score a try wide out but the conversion was missed. Letchworth had regained the lead 13-15 but the immense defensive effort was beginning to show on Brentwood. Brentwood rallied in the last 15 minutes and they were awarded a penalty at the scrum which Charlie Chambers slotted over for Brentwood to regain the lead 16-15. The last few minutes saw a tremendous display by Brentwood as Letchworth became more and more desperate to find the winning score. The final whistle brought a tense encounter to an end with Brentwood winning by a single point.

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them into a 5-0 lead. Gradually Chelmsford came back into the game and two well-taken penalties saw Chelmsford take the lead 6-5. It was not until the 35th minute that Chelmsford scored their first try, when from a driving maul, back row forward Chris Hoult managed to dive over the line for a well-taken try, and with the successful

Chelmsford 1st XV Basildon

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conversion from his brother, Chelmsford extended their lead to 13-5. The second half was just a minute old when Simon Hoult put a kick high up in the air, unfortunately for the visitors, the ball bounced badly for them, resulting

in it being hacked on and centre, Harry Simpson won the chase to the line for an unconverted try. The last 15 minutes of the second half saw Chelmsford put pressure on Basildon’s scrum and it came as no surprise when following a series of penalties, the referee awarded the home side a penalty try. A successful conversion from Simon Hoult

Charlie Chambers kick won the game

saw their lead increased to 25-8. Chelmsford got their precious bonus point when Simon Hoult made a telling break and passed to centre, Jamie Morrish, who in turn got the ball away to full back Jamie Ash, for him to score in the corner. With Hoult converting from the touchline this meant Chelmsford ran out deserved winners by 32-8 and now top the table.

Waller leads seven winners

Max Leyden on his way to victory

for the performance of the evening for his third round stoppage of Finchley’s P. Ward. Elsewhere performances of note included Max Leyden, Alex O’Halloran, Tony O’Brien and Mo Sheeraz who all returned unanimous victories for the club and Billy Minihane who had a great tussle with Connor Brazil of Wisbech ABC eventually winning a majority points decision. Loses for Five Star were Kristian Preka

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BOXING

A PACKED crowd were in attendance for Harold Hill’s Five Star Amateur Boxing Club’s final club show of 2014 featuring 13 all-Junior bouts. The evening began with the boxing tradition of 10 bells in honour of club legend Joe Brown who sadly passed away recently. Ten bouts featured Five Star boxers who returned with an impressive seven winners including Reg Waller who also received The Joe Brown award

Clarets on form

A BRACE from Jason Williams and a header from captain Mark Hughes helped the Clarets into the play-off places. Jason Williams opened the scoring with a composed finish just seventeen minutes in before the lead was cut short by Dean Sinclair as the teams went into the break on level terms. But nine minutes into the second-half skipper Mark Hughes restored the host’s lead, heading in at the far post, before Nathan Pinney levelled with eight minutes remaining. However, Jason Williams fired home in stoppage time. The power of the strike was enough to beat any keeper, and it was more than enough to hand City the full three points as they moved into fifth position in the league table.

Chelmsford top the table with victory over Basildon

WHILE the game lacked any real spark and conviction, the home team ground out a win in muddy conditions. Basildon game plan from the outset was to disrupt the home side and slow the match down. Basildon played down the slope in the first half and some good play through the phases allowed them to score an unconverted try in the left hand corner to take

FOOTBALL

who lost against a very impressive Fred Hudson of Dagenham and boxing brothers John and Jerry Buckland who will both come back stronger next time out. Five Star coach and matchmaker Edward Kelly said: “It was a great night for Five Star, possibly our best wining haul for a few years. “The club is really gaining momentum at present, we are looking forward to National Championships.”

THE JETS began brightly from the off and both goalkeepers were virtually unchallenged in the first 15 minutes. When the Jets were not pushing forward, it was all hands to the pumps to defend. Shaun came off to let Marcello on but it was Silver End that broke the deadlock. Ben made a magnificent save only for the ball to bounce away from him and be slotted in by an unmarked Silver End player. The half time team

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talk certainly appeared to do the trick. A cross from Jake B found Nathan who whipped it quickly to Jack who calmly slotted the ball past the keeper. The Jets pushed forward again and again with Jake B making sure the ball found Nathan who in turn found Jack, only for the keeper to make some excellent saves and game ended at 1-1.

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TOP England cricket stars were among a host of Essex County Cricket Club favourites who visited sick children at Broomfield Hospital. Graham Napier and Monty Panesar presented a signed shirt to the children's ward on behalf of Essex County Cricket Club. They took time out from training to visit the Phoenix Ward to meet children, parents and staff. Reece Topley, Monty Panesar and the others also gave out presents. Graham Napier said: “It’s always nice to come down at this time of year. It’s important to us as a club to play a role in the local community. “Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children as we walked around was so satisfying, and it was such a moving visit to be a part of.”

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