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TOP OF THE CLASS Awards prove Essex is a great place to teach and home to teachers admired nationally Sweyne Park School Headteacher Andy Hodgkinson and his award, presented by Vanessa Feltz

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T’S OFFICIAL, Essex has some of the best teachers in the country, as two Headteachers have each won a prestigious national award in the annual Pearson Teaching Awards.

Established in 1999 by Lord David Puttnam CBE, the awards

are a means of recognising and celebrating excellence in education and receive tens of thousands of nominations, a realisation of just how vital success in education is to the health and wealth of the UK. Andy Hodgkinson from the Sweyne Park School

in Rayleigh, was awarded Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School at the ceremony held in London’s Guildhall last Tuesday and Benedick Ashmore-Short from Hamford Primary School in Walton-on-the-Naze picked up the same award in the

Primary School section.

Host on the night historian and presenter Dan Snow said, “I’m delighted to be hosting this year’s Teaching Awards for Britain’s Classroom Heroes.

They are an all-too-rare chance to celebrate some true heroes in our society.”

Cllr Ray Gooding, cabinet member responsible for education and lifelong learning at Essex County Council said: “I offer my congratulations to Andy and Benedick, it is an incredible achievement to win these awards.’’

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£200K grant has been signed to carry out urgent repairs to a First World War aerodrome at Stow Maries, thought to be last intact of its kind.

The first Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement (LBHPA) in England has been signed between English Heritage, Maldon District Council and the Trustees of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.

Situated in the rural Essex countryside not far from Danbury, it is the largest and most complete surviving Royal Flying Corps First World War aerodrome in Britain containing some 24 nationally important buildings listed at the second highest grade - Grade II*.

It was built in 1916 as a base for

the Royal Flying Corps, a precursor to the RAF. The site was instrumental in defending London from the threat of German Zeppelin airships and Gotha bombers. In 1919 it stopped being used by the military and for almost 100 years was returned to agricultural use until it was saved from redevelopment by local people.

Greg Luton, Planning and Conservation Director for English Heritage in the East of England said: “This Agreement is a big step forward and clears the way for a schedule of works to be drawn up by the Trust, so Trustees, volunteers and conservation architects can work on together to start to unlock the potential of this special former First World War Aerodrome.

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HORTICULTURAL PROJECT

Gates to a brighter future A BRENTWOOD-based enterprise called The Gates offers adults with learning difficulties the opportunity to develop new skills in a safe, supportive horticultural setting within the community.

Since 2006 this not-for-profit

venture run by local charity the Frontline Partnership with the support of Brentwood Borough Council, has been helping people gain independence with a range of horticulturalthemed activities, arts and craft workshops, even bee keeping

ACTIVE ESSEX

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ET ACTIVE Essex launched last month with the aim of spurring people on to try a new sport or physical activity.

Chairman of Active Essex, Gary Sullivan OBE hopes the campaign signals the start of a more active and healthy county. He said: “With over half the people in Essex not participating in sport or physical activity, we have a big challenge on our hands, but we are committed to ensuring people know how to get active and what opportunities are available to them.”

One opportunity to get you off to a good start, is to join Simply Stride, a South Essex based walking group who have launched a women’s only session that will be free and run for six weeks. The sessions are every Friday morning until December 12 starting tomorrow between 10.30am and 11.30am at Hadleigh Country Park.

For more information contact Karen Turrell on 07967 705547 or visit simplystride.co.uk.

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The former derelict site is now a blooming oasis situated in a tranquil setting at the rear of London Road cemetery and boasts beds, greenhouses and a sensory woodland walk.

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ESSEX County Council has banned the release of Chinese lanterns from any of its buildings or land with immediate effect.

The move has been introduced to prevent the threat of fires, danger to wildlife and unnecessary litter.

It follows concerns raised about the dangers posed by the lanterns by residents and rural business leaders.

From now on anyone caught lighting or releasing any form of sky lantern from a council-owned building, country park or other piece of land will be asked to leave.

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Health care made easier TO MAKE it easier for the public to learn about their services, an NHS Foundation Trust has updated its website.

South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT), has a totally new look which should make it easier to use.

It has dedicated sections from information on its services from community to mental health, to a Therapy for You page offering support to those feeling stressed and anxious. Other parts of the site cover offer ways to get involved with SEPT such as becoming a member so you can help influence how healthcare services are developed.

The site has been designed to take into account new mobile technology and should work just as well on smartphones and tablets. Take a look: sept.nhs.uk

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O THAT brothers and sisters put up for adoption can remain together, Essex County Council is encouraging potential adopters to consider offering a loving home to a sibling group.

As part of National Adoption Week which runs until November 9, it is this group of children who are among those who wait the longest to find a permanent family.

Of the 38 children currently waiting for an adoptive family in Essex, 22 of them are part of a sibling group. Anyone who has a brother or sister will know that the relationship between siblings is special and

unique. Rob Saggs who has adopted three siblings said: “We decided to adopt a sibling group as we met them at an adoption activity day and fell in love with them. The value of keeping a sibling group together means the world to them, and to us.”

Saggs stresses that breaking up sibling groups has to be one of the hardest decisions for anyone to make. “Keeping them together and giving them the opportunity to live life loved together is an amazing privilege.”

Last year the county council had a fantastic response from the public with 86 households approved to adopt, and a 50 per cent increase in the number of children being adopted compared to the year before.

Councillor Dick Madden, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Families said: “While we are absolutely delighted with the increase in children finding permanent families last year, we still want to hear from people who are willing to consider our priority groups of children.’’ n Find out more about adoption by calling 0800 801 530 or visit essex.gov.uk/

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NEWS SPORT FOR SCHOOLS

Boost to PE lesson funding PRIMARY schools across the East of England have been given a funding boost of £19 million to help transform PE lessons for tens of thousands of pupils.

The PE and Sports Premium will go towards new equipment, offering a wider selection of sports and free after school clubs.

Minister for Children and Families Edward Timpson said that primary schools were delivering better quality lessons as a result of the extra money, and devoting more time to PE. “We want children to get into the habit of playing and enjoying sport as it can help instil confidence and determination.”

A typical primary school with 250 pupils will receive an allocation of £9,000 from the PE and Sports Premium fund. It is hoped the continued investment will create a sustainable legacy for PE and sport.

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Audley’s glory days return shorts English Heritage investing further £1 million in historic house

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LORIOUS Audley End House and Gardens in Essex is well underway to being returned back to its former splendour for the 2015 season.

The 17th-century Jacobean mansion has been undergoing conservation repair work as part of a £1.8 million improvement project.

The final £1 million phase has now begun to tackle all remaining repairs including replacing hundreds of the 1,500 window frames due to rot and re-pointing the stone facade. The magnificent parterre garden will also be replanted by the team of gardeners.

English Heritage wants to ensure the historic stately home is well presented and cared for for future generations of visitors.

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n EDUCATION. Havering College of Further and Higher Education is holding a Question Timestyle event for young people on November 14. Havering Asks will give 150 young people from secondary schools and colleges in the London Borough of Havering the opportunity to debate the issues that affect their lives with a panel including politicians and other key figures. The event takes place at the college’s Ardleigh Green Campus, Hornchurch. n ART EVENT. West Horndon Art Group are holding their ‘Art Event’ at the West Horndon Village Hall on Saturday November 22, between 12pm and 4pm. There will be an exhibition of more than 100 paintings by the Group Members (many for sale) and painting demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Admission Free.

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Dairyman pulls a pint THE Dairyman is the name of a new JD Wetherspoon pub in Brentwood High Street.

Due to open its doors for business on Tuesday, November 18, the name is a tribute to Davey’s Dairy a well-known dairy and one of six in the town centre, which was based at the 16-18 High Street site at the turn of the century until the 1950s.

In the 1901 census, George Davey was recorded as a ‘dairyman’, living and working at 16 High Street.

Brentwood Museum curator John Fryer admits the new watering hole’s name would be appropriate for the site but suggested the “majority of people wouldn’t know the dairy was ever there.”

The revamp of former Pizza Hut restaurant has cost the well-known JD Wetherspoon pub chain around £1.2m. Around 40 jobs will be created. The pub will open between 7am and 1am every day of the week – including bank holidays.

Mayor Boris urged to back consortium T Councillor Kevin Bentley, deputy leader of Essex County Council and Board Member of the LSCC said: “Essex means business but we need support. Rail improvements from London through Essex will not only benefit our county but the whole region.”

“We are asking the Mayor to join

HE Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has been called upon to support economic growth in West Essex and the surrounding areas. The London Stansted Cambridge Consortium (LSCC) has told the Mayor it needs London’s support to be able to fully maximise its potential.

us in calling for reform so that we can develop a highly skilled workforce and secure economic prosperity.”

The LSCC joined the Mayor at a London Enterprise Panel (LEP) meeting on October 29. Proposals included: To develop infrastructure improvements, Crossrail 2, housing growth and inward investment.

Saffron Walden’s past mapped out INTERESTED to know what Saffron Walden and its surrounding countryside looked like over 200 years ago?

Here’s your chance to find out.

On Saturday November 8, from 10.30am until 3pm the Essex Record Office (ERO) has organised an exhibition at the Town Hall to provide an opportunity for people to view a set of maps dating from 1758. Normally kept at the ERO in Chelmsfored in secure storerooms, the

largest map on display measures over two metres by three metres showing the town centre in wonderful detail.

County Councillor Roger Hirst, cabinet member for libraries, communities and planning said: “We are really lucky to have such comprehensive and fascinating historical records of our county. I encourage those interested to come along and find out about the history of local landmarks and buildings.”

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shorts n MUSIC. Country music takes to the stage when The Hanks Country Band will be performing at Bardswell Social Club.

Located in Weald Road, Brentwood, the band is appearing on Saturday November 8. Doors open 7.30pm, admission members £3, non-members £5. Telephone 01277 214057 for further details. n REMEMBRANCE. High Chelmer Shopping Centre’s ‘Chelmsford Remembers’ project ends on Tuesday. Held to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War it includes a Dead Man's Penny hanging as a centrepiece in Central Square.

The Dead Man’s Penny was issued at the end of the war to more 1.3 million families of those who lost their lives during the 1914-18 campaign.

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HEADY mix of dance music, up-and-coming guests and the latest chart news are just a few of the X-factors that contribute to the fast-paced Sunday Lunch show on Phoenix FM presented by Tony Smith.

A DJ since the age of 14, Tony moved into the mobile jock days spinning the tunes at weddings and parties. Nowadays he’s still laying down the tunes – though not on vinyl!

For the past three years he has presented the Sunday Lunch show for Phoenix FM, Brentwood’s favourite local radio station and plays a a mix of current pop, R ‘n’ B and dance tunes from 12pm until 2pm.

His show has quite a following and has contributed as a launch pad for many aspiring new acts. Most recent guests to grace the studio include female pop duo band Monroe and singer-songwriter Miss Sha who both performed an acoustic session of their latest tracks.

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Tony loves to see those who’ve been on the show flourishing in the industry.

“It’s great to see acts come on the show as unknowns and go onto bigger things,’” he says. “When the Loveable Rogues first came on my show they hadn’t done much and a year later the talented trio were on Britain’s Got Talent and later signed by Simon Cowell.”

Tony’s also a familiar face on the Brentwood and Essex pub and club scene DJ’ing every Saturday night at the Gardeners Arms in Hart Street. He’s also appeared on TOWIE on occasions.

But as compere of two of the town’s largest events, the Brentwood Festival and the forthcoming Lighting Up Brentwood event is where he really comes into his own. “I’ll do a bit of singing here and there and get the crowds going.” Brentwood watch out! n Catch Tony every Sunday from 12pm on Phoenix 98.0FM. Facebook at tony smith and twitter @DjTonysat.

THEATRE

Teen designs show poster AS BRENTWOOD Theatre prepares to raise the curtain on its Christmas play Danny the Champion of the World on December 13, the show’s poster deserves a special mention as it was designed by a pupil from Brentwood School.

Sophia Huston, 14, created the eye-catching illustration for the play which is based on the Roald Dahl story, as part of an educational project. Headmaster Ian Davies who also chairs the Brentwood Theatre Trust said: “This was great for both the school’s pupils and for the school and has helped the Theatre immensely by creating a unique image.”

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NEWS HOWARD LODGE

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room facilities and some with private patios.

Rooms are located in self-contained hamlets with their own dining and living room, with each providing different areas of specialist care and dedicated staffing to create a better quality of life for residents.

Howard Lodge also boasts a central hub containing hairdressing salon, sun terrace, large roof garden and cinema room.

A tea room, community venue and private function rooms available for hire, add to the facilities.

Sheila Watson: director at St Michaels Homes Ltd, said: “We are thrilled that the home is now open and

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£4.75m conversion in parkland setting NEW care home has just opened on the outskirts of Brentwood in a beautiful parkland setting, surrounded

by Essex countryside.

Howard Lodge Care Centre at Kelvedon Common, is a 68-bedroom home within the grounds of the old Howard Lodge, and cost £4.75m to convert.

It provides care for the elderly and those with dementia and is run by St Michaels Homes Ltd, a family owned and managed company founded in 1991, who also run adjacent care home Dudbrook Hall.

It offers residents modern facilities, with all rooms having en-suite/wet

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Sheila trained as registered nurse and 25 years as a midwife, followed by five years as a health adviser to the elderly, obtaining a diploma in gerontology.

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ROBERT the Bruce Seal which has been locked away and forgotten about since it was purchased six years ago, could fetch in excess of £80,000 when it goes up for auction next month.

Research by auctioneer Brett Hammond at TimeLine Auctions based in Brentwood, confirmed the authenticity of the bronze seal matrix. He established that it was indeed cut in the 13th century on King Robert’s instruction and given to the monks of Dunfermline Abbey to use it when collecting customs due for the upkeep of the Abbey.

It is due to go under the hammer for £80,000 plus when it comes up for auction on December 3, at TimeLine’s London venue at The Swedenborg Hall, Bloomsbury, WC1

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F YOU hear the word yoga, you’ll probably think of young women bending their bodies into improbable positions without breaking a sweat. But the reality is much different with Alan Southgate, a 71-year-old from Hutton who took up yoga six months ago.

“I try to keep fit with my rowing machine and do 50 press ups every morning,” says Alan. “But I was interested in trying something new. I saw an advert in the local paper and it was like a beacon going on.”

Alan cares for Bina, his wife of nearly 50 years, who has Rheumatoid Arthritis.

“I’m everything from chief bottle washer to the cook, so my patience can get a bit frayed,” says Alan. “I was really interested in the meditation aspect of yoga, too as I thought it would help relax me.”

Since taking it up at Brentwood-based Step into Yoga, he now attends two classes a week and has found he’s much more flexible and he enjoys the relaxation.

“My balance is pretty good but my flexibility has really come on. You’re just bending everything, even your toes. You have to wiggle your bum and your knees and it feels pretty good to be doing that in your 70s.

“At first I felt a bit silly but now I really enjoy doing the meditation at the end of each class. I just feel totally relaxed and my mind shuts off completely. I often fall asleep too and have to get woken up at the end.”

He also enjoys the social aspect too. “It gets me out of the house and I’ve met some really nice people,” he explains. There was one man when I started going, but now it’s just me and a room full of ladies, but I don’t mind!

“Renate, my teacher is such an inspiration to me, too. She’s a lovely lady. I’m a believer

that if you keep fit in your 70s it will help you through to your 80s.”

Renate Mullins owner of Step into Yoga (stepintoyoga.com) and Alan’s instructor, has been teaching yoga for more than 12 years and thinks it’s fantastic he has taken up the discipline.

“Alan’s a very strong man, but while he was strong he wasn’t very flexible. We’ve really seen that improve over the past six months although it does take time. We’ve also been working on breathing and relaxation which is an important part of yoga.”

While Alan is by far her oldest student, Renate is keen to take yoga into old people’s homes and also into schools, adamant that it really does break the age barrier.

“My average students are woman in their 50s or 60s,” says Renate. “But I also offer classes to pregnant women and women with newborns. However I’m keen to take yoga into elderly people’s homes and also schools as the breathing, self-awareness and gentle movement really can help all ages.”

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VER since the invasion of the two cool Scandinavian television dramas, Borgen and the Bridge last year, I have been ever so slightly obsessed with all things Nordic.

The two leading ladies that empower skandi style are Katrine Fønsmark (Borgen) played by actress Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, an idealistic reporter who dresses in mainly conservative, soft tailoring, while Saga Norén (The Bridge) played by Sofia Helin who brilliantly portrays a forlorn detective with Asperger syndrome wears the same look throughout, her style is of a hard mannish silhouette mainly consisting of skinny jeans, mute tones and layers upon more layers.

There seems no escaping Scandimania, it seems it is no longer just a trend anymore, but it has now become part of our lives, and you can’t walk down any high street without being influenced by this minimal look, even American giant retailer Gap has embraced this fever.

The high street is in abundant of Scandinavian brands and multiples.

H&M and Ikea have been around for decades, but new ones have popped up recently on our high street, Cos, a sibling brand of H&M epitomises the northern hemisphere another is &Other Stories, while brands like Acne, Monki and Cheap Monday offer great designer styles.

To get the look the rules apply to both male and female, and the key here is all in the layering, while still managing to look effortlessly stylish. One of the various ways to get around the city is by pedal bike and this is the mode of transport for many of Scandinavian folk, so designers have cut the trousers with a higher hem to allow for this, a skinny Cara Delevingne in a Tux jean is also must, showing lots of ankle jacket, £65 Cigarette (mankle). Flat shoes or clumpy soles pants, £22 white shirt are also key as almost everywhere in from £30. topshop.com Stockholm and Copenhagen have cobbled stone streets. Colours are muted, with icy and earthy tones while black, navy and white are accents, so avoid bright colour and pattern, unless it’s a Sara Lund-style Nordic knit but, whatever you do, make sure you wrap and layer up, as winter is well on its way.

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As you can see from the various shots above, after lots of imagination, hard work and PLENTY OF DUST(!), 6 months ago we transformed our new Brentwood branch and opened the doors to our new ‘home’.

To celebrate the success of this first 6 months, we have decided to document various events that we have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in and more importantly managed to help raise profiles and funds for two charities – one was for essential cancer research, the other for funding and support for ex service men and women.

We would like to take this opportunity to do some thank you’s - don’t worry, it’s not going to be an Oscar winning drone!

We would like to thank Gillian and Stacy – their hard work, long hours (sorry!) and general commitment to making a success of the new office really is appreciated.

We look forward to making the next 6 months an even more productive and exciting time for us all.

Finally, we would really like to thank our old and new clients alike.

Some clients that we have known for many years have bought and sold through our new office and we like to think that these relationships will continue to go from strength to strength.

New clients – both purchasers and vendors – have really seen an insight to how we work at The Home Partnership. We have received many cards, gifts and kind words in the past 6 months and really hope that we can continue building home partnerships in Brentwood.

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The office launch party ….

Wow, what a night?!

On Thursday 29 May we hosted our launch party at the new office – over 40 guests joined us and we had a great evening of Pimms, Prosecco and OMG 2014 ale (more of that to come!). The sun was shining and everyone had a cracking night.

Excellent food was supplied by another new local business – The Great British Raj Indian Takeaway on the Ongar Road and comes highly recommended – we even include a takeaway menu in our buyers’ moving in pack!

Special guests on the night.. Hot, hot, hot in Brentwood!

We invited some of the Operation Market Garden 2014 chaps along, with “Vera” the ex-army truck. This group of “middle aged locals” from the Bricklayers Arms had been in serious training to re-enact a 75 mile march (in full 40 lb army kit) to Arnhem in September.

THP were extremely proud sponsors of “Vera” and also bought several dozen bottles of their specially commemorated OMG 2014 ale produced for them locally

by The Brentwood Brewery. Overall OMG 2014 have raised nearly £13,000 for Help for Heros and the ex Para’s charity, smashing their initial £10,000 target – well done lads!

You should all remember just how scorchio it was during the summer!? Gillian and Danielle went down to Brentwood station for the rush hour commute home and handed out over 150 of cold bottles of water to hot and sticky people … we hope that they were very much appreciated!

Why? Just because we’re nice people.

Merrick Allen MNAEA, Joanne Williams, Scott Mason MNAEA, Directors

St Thomas Road Brentwood CM14 4DB brentwood@thehomepartnership.co.uk 01277 218821

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The River Chelmer Biennial Dragon Boat Race 2014 THP raised over £2,000 for a cancer research charity by taking part in the River Chelmer Dragon Boat Race. Over 20 teams of 11 raced South event Woodham Ferrers along the river in this world cup themed – THP were drawn as Spain, hence the red and yellow theme! A great day was had by everyone involved!

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Making friends with the locals…..

We know that our furry friends also enjoy the odd refreshment so we have a dog bowl outside the office for them to have a quick slurp! They’re also welcome here in the office so feel free to pop in mid-walk!

Prime location?

£325,000

The Home Partnership are delighted to offer for sale this NEWLY REFURBISHED three bedroom mid terrace house, situated in this popular location and benefiting from a detached garage and 90 foot garden to the rear. An internal viewing is highly recommended.

We would like to sincerely thank The Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr Vicky Davies for coming to the office and drawing the lucky client who has won our 0% commission competition – many congratulations!

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We were delighted to have our campaign billboards up in two PRIME spots in the town centre.

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This spacious property benefits from attached garage, private rear garden in excess of 40’ and is offered with no onward chain.

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PILGRIMS HATCH

£145,000

A first floor purpose built one bedroom apartment offered for sale with no onward chain. An ideal first time buyer or investor property located close to The Brentwood Centre. Call now for an immediate viewing. EPC rating: C

WARLEY

£2,250 PCM

Three bedroom detached house with grounds of approx. 2 acres. Spacious lounge, conservatory and fully fitted farm house style kitchen. To the first floor there are three bedrooms plus a contemporary style bathroom. The extensive grounds incorporate gardens, ample parking and a paddock. Ideally located within easy access of Brentwood Station. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UNFURNISHED. Fees Apply. EPC rating: D

£450,000

WARLEY £950,000

Park View is an interesting Victorian villa offering 2,350 sqft of accommodation and would be suitable for owner occupiers, developers or alternatively as a business facility due to it’s versatile nature and substantial out buildings. EPC rating: E

KELVEDON HATCH

An imposing detached house set within the highly desirable Hartswood area providing convenient access to the mainline station. This fine family home offers well proportioned accommodation arranged thoughtfully over two floors. EPC rating: C

BRENTWOOD

£2,000 PCM

Four bedroom detached house. Two reception rooms, conservatory, fully fitted kitchen, four double bedrooms and family bathroom. Integral garage plus off street parking and private rear garden. Walking distance to Brentwood station and High Street. AVAILABLE DECEMBER UNFURNISHED. Fees Apply. EPC rating: E

BRENTWOOD

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Large one bedroom ground floor flat with own entrance. Large double bedroom, rear garden access and parking. Minutes from Brentwood High Street and Brentwood station. Available Mid August. Fees Apply. EPC rating: E

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Herongate

BEAUTIFUL STOCK BRICK DETACHED HOME

Beautiful four bedroom family home. Set behind electronic five bar gate, the property offers a distinct period feel and is within close proximity of Ingrave Johnson Primary School and St Martins High School.

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ATTRACTIVE CHARACTER COTTAGE ON CORNER PLOT

This three bedroom character property is conveniently located for Brentwood, Upminster and West Horndon. On a good size corner plot, the property enjoys well kept gardens and benefits from a double width detached garage and a useful outbuilding.

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A simply stunning two bedroom, semi-detached character property which has been sympathetically refurbished by its current owners.

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Brentwood

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Brentwood RECENTLY SOLD IN KIMPTON AVENUE

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West Horndon ART DECO DESIGN APARTMENT

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Two double bedroom ground floor apartment which has an open plan fitted kitchen with dining and sitting area.The property is within easy reach of West Horndon station.

Brentwood

£2750 PCM

WALKING DISTANCE OF SHENFIELD STATION

Beautifully presented five bedroom detached house, within walking distance of Shenfield High street and station with excellent links to London.

Brentwood

£1375 PCM

SOUGHT AFTER GALLERIES DEVELOPMENT

Delightful modern two bedroom apartment, situated in the popular Galleries development within easy reach of Brentwood mainline railway station.

Blackmore

OIEO £375,000

4 BEDROOM EXTENDED HOUSE

Granite work surfaces and oak units feature in a beautiful full width kitchen extension in this 4 bedroom house close to the centre of Blackmore village.

Kelvedon Hatch PLEASANT CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION

£399,950

Occupying a corner plot is this 4 bedroom detached house with 2 bathrooms and large conservatory extension on the back. Good decorative order.

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Hook End

INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED DETACHED BUNGALOW

An individually designed 4 bed detached, chalet style bungalow which faces open fields. The property has been finished in a contemporary design with three en-suite bathroom/shower rooms and a large open plan lounge.

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Set some 60’ back from the road is this deceptively spacious 4/5 bedroom chalet style house. Standing on a plot of just under 300’ with wonderful field views to the rear from beautiful mature gardens.

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Horsemanside SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER COUNTRYSIDE

Offering a mixture of modern, contemporary and period charm and sitting on an overall plot that is approximately 170’ x 83’ is this two/three bedroom cottage views over open countryside.

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Doddinghurst

£500,000 - £515,000

PLEASANT UN-OVERLOOKED LANDSCAPED GARDENS

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Shenfield

£2,750 - PCM

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SHENFIELD HIGH ST Beautifully presented 5 bedroom detached house, redecorated throughout, GCH, large living room/diner with feature fire place, spacious modern kitchen, master bedroom with luxury shower room & dressing area. Off st parking for 4 cars, garage, large garden. Unfurnished. Available immediately. EPC = E. Administration fee will apply.

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Navestock

£695,000

STABLE BLOCK WITH MENAGE AND PADDOCKS A beautifully appointed and presented 3 bedroom detached property, set in a rural location on a plot approaching 1.5 acres. Originally built in the 1930’s and situated in Navestockside with convenient links to the A12 and M25.

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9. Grey purse with rose gold zip, £109 Ted Baker, tedbaker.com. 10. Camel cape, £198 Ted Baker, tedbaker.com. 11. Grey bobble stitch jumper, £99 Ted Baker, tedbaker.com.

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Christmas Shopping Explore unique markets around the world Aaron Millar suggests you look further afield for that special gift

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HAT chill in the air can only mean one thing: ‘tis the season for Christmas shopping. But why trudge through the high street, when you can soar through the shops on a city break. We know the big hitters: Paris, Milan, New York … but what about the souks of Marrakech or the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul?

Christmas presents are better with a story attached to them. Go write yours on one of these alternative shopping breaks.

Mate Oscar (oscar.room-matehotels. com) is a garishly funky design hotel, with a lively bar and restaurant, near the best shopping areas. Rooms from £229. Ryanair (ryanair.com) flies Stansted to Madrid from £54 return.

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

The souks of Marrakech are one of the most exotic shopping destinations in the world: a narrow maze of endless alleyways overflowing with spices, silk and priceless antique treasures.

But that’s not all, shopping in Morocco is an adventure of the senses: expect snake charmers, belly dancers, acrobats and more. Just make sure to haggle: there are deals on every corner.

Lawrence of Morocco (lawrenceofmorocco.com/01672 500 555) offers a four-night break staying in the luxurious Riad Dar One, within strolling distance of the souks. The price of £500pp includes breakfast, transfers and flights from London Stansted.

MADRID, SPAIN

For browsing bargains, flea markets can’t be beat. Especially when

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Room Mate Oscar hotel’s rooftop terrace and funky reception

it comes to Europe’s largest: El Rastro, in Madrid, where up to 3,500 individual stalls have opened for business, each Sunday, since the 16th Century. Antiques are a major draw, with serious treasure hunters visiting from all over the world, but

there’s plenty for everyone, from priceless old books to cheap designer clothes.

Check out the weekday Avendida de Felipe II and Cuesta de Moyano flea markets nearby for some great deals too. Room

Shoppers have been finding bargains in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul since 1461. Spread out over 60 streets, with more than 5,000 individual shops specialising in jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, embroideries and more, this labyrinth trove of exotic treasures is one of the largest covered markets in the world and attracts more than

BERLIN, GERMANY

When it comes to winter magic no one does Christmas quite like the Germans.

Especially in Berlin, where more than 60 Christmas markets are scattered around the city centre. Banish the bah humbugs, pick up that perfect present and start the indulgences early with mulled wine, gingerbread and feasts of Christmas sausage.

Highlights include the traditional huts and handicrafts of Gendarmenmarkt and the ice-skating and toboggan runs of Potzdammer Platz.

Most markets open from the end of November, check visitberlin.de for details.

Stay in the festive Hotel de Rome (roccofortehotels. com) for the Christmas rate of £260 per night, including breakfast. Ryanair (as before) flies Stansted to Berlin from £46 return.

250,000 visitors daily. But don’t worry: outside of that old world romance, modern Istanbul has enough chic boutiques to satisfy even the most cutting edge of consumers.

The Imbrahim Pasha Hotel (ibrahimpasha.com) is near the Grand Bazaar and has views of the Blue Mosque from its roof terrace. Rooms from £130. Pegasus Airlines (flypgs. com/0845 0848 980) flies Stansted to Istanbul, £225 return.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

The trendy residents of Sweden’s capital top the charts of Scandi cool, and so do their stylish stores. From Östermalm’s top end designers to Södermalm’s haven of hipster boutiques and vintage shops, Stockholm is a magnet for fashion fiends with an eye for unique finds.

Stay in Swedish ABBA legend Benny Andersson’s superbly designed Hotel Rival (rival.se) in the heart of the city’s creative district, surrounded by art galleries, award-winning eateries and Stockholm’s coolest nightclubs. Rooms from £220. Ryanair (as before) flies Stansted to Stockholm from £40 return.

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Sample the best organic and locally-produced food and drink at Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village near Billericay on Saturday.

The twice-monthly farmers’ market has moved into indoor accommodation giving a warm and comfortable setting for the winter.

Stalls sell everything from wild boar to regional preserves, chunky sausages to smoked and fresh fish. 8.30am12.30pm.

There are plenty of animals for children to meet in the farm park, and lots to buy in the craft village.

Admission free.

01268 290229/ barleylands.co.uk

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The Stow Maries Great War Exhibition at Southend Pier.

On Remembrance Weekend (November 8 & 9) the exhibition tells the story of Stow Maries, the First World War airfield a few miles from the coast which protected the south-east and London from Zeppelin and Gotha bomber attacks.

Abandoned for years, the last unaltered Great War aerodrome in Europe is now being restored.

The exhibition features a replica Sopwith Pup aeroplane and experts who will talk about Essex during the war.

10am-5pm.

Admission free.

01702 215620/ southendpier.co.uk

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The Big Beach Bang is a wild waterside mix of fireworks and DJs on Shoebury East Beach just east of Southend.

This is party time with a funfair as well as other entertainment, food and drink in a cool seafront setting. The event organised by Southend Round Table attracts thousands of people so best to book in advance.

Gates open at 6pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 from bigbeachbang.com (£6 on the gate); 07010 728106

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Take a stroll on a From Camulodunum to Colchester guided walk which darts around the city’s historic streets and

goings-on from festivals to charity fundraisers arranging something and would like get in touch. covers Roman history, its Dutch Quarter and more.

The walk sets off from the Visit Colchester Information Centre at Hollytrees Museum in Castle Park at 11am on Saturday (also November 15, 22 and 29).

Adults £4, children (5-15) £2.50. 01206 282920/ visitcolchester.com

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Hylands House & Estate on Saturday and Sunday when the Essex Guild of Craftsmen will be holding their annual show over three floors of the Grade II-listed property.

More than 50 members will be demonstrating their skills in woodwork, metalwork and more throughout the mansion’s stately rooms, with plenty of items, including jewellery, on sale. Open 10am-4.30pm.

Free with house admission (adults £3.80, under 16s free). 01245 605500/ chelmsford.gov.uk/hylands

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F YOU’RE dreaming of becoming a connoisseur of fine wine, you could be raising a glass to the Brentwood Wine Appreciation Society.

Established nearly 30 years ago, this monthly gathering of oenophiles is held to improve their experience, understanding and enjoyment of wine.

Experts and specialist suppliers are a regular feature and talks are given on a selection of vintages from a particular country or region. There are comparative tastings too, of wines from the same grape variety from different countries and winemakers.

Although supermarket wines are

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tasted from time to time, the focus is on smaller producers, many boasting unique blends.

This month’s meeting held on November 11 will see John Kernaghan of Liquorice Wines in Shenfield presenting wines from Western Australia with the emphasis being on the festive season.

Wine pairings are also a focus, so if you aren’t sure what goes best with Turkey for example, this is a great way of finding out and ensuring your dinner parties go with a bang!

Meetings are held on the second

Tuesday of most months at Shenfield Parish Hall. Expect a relaxed, social affair. However, the society does not sell wine nor is a drinking club but discounts and details of how to buy wines presented on the night are available. Membership is £80

covering nine meetings and including tastings.

Occasional trips are organised too.

The society has visited vineyards in both Italy and France, most recently enjoying a trip to Burgundy this summer tasting nearly 100 wines.

Potential members are welcome to come along to Tuesday’s meeting for a free tasting. To confirm your attendance please call 01277 219598.

For more information about the society visit the website: brentwoodwinesociety.co.uk

Lest we forget our

FALLEN HEROES

As we commemorate the centenary of the start of the Great War, pay your respects and honour those who fought and gave their lives for our country at a Remembrance Day event this Sunday.

Brentwood

Brentwood’s Remembrance Day service and parade is organised by Brentwood Borough Council in association with the Royal British Legion. The event assembles at the Town Hall in Ingrave Road at 10.15am followed by the parade which will make its way to the War Memorial accompanied by the Royal British Legion Youth Band.

Most of the community are expected to turn out for the laying of wreaths led by Father Colin from St Thomas’s Church who will conduct the service. A two-minute silence at 11am will be held before the parade heads through the High Street and back to St Thomas’s Church for the special Service of Remembrance.

Ingatestone and Fryerning

There will be church services held at both St Edmund & St Mary Parish Church in Ingatestone, and St Mary the Virgin Parish Church Fryerning.

St Edmund & St Mary remembrance commemorations begin at 9.45am with a special Remembrance Sunday parade to the church

prior to the service. An evening concert at 6pm will be performed by the Choral Society.

The service at St Mary’s will begin at 10.15am.

A reception will take place at the Hemnall Social Club (including exhibition of wartime memorabilia).

Basildon

South Woodham Ferrers

A Remembrance Day parade led by the Air Cadets Band will set off from Toys R Us at 9.20am to St Martins Church where wreaths will be laid led by Mayor Mo Larkin. A church service follows.

Roydon

Meet at The New Inn, Roydon, at 9.30am for a short march to a service at St Peter’s Church.

At 10.50am there will be a reading of names and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial on the village green.

Epping

A parade will set off at 2pm from the Council Offices to the War Memorial led by the Epping Forest Pipe Band. A wreath-laying ceremony will see more than 40 laid. The parade will continue along the High Street to St John’s Church for a 3.15pm Service of Remembrance.

This yearly service and parade always receives a staggering turn out with hundreds lining the streets in remembrance. It commences at the William de Ferrers Centre at 10.45am followed by a parade through the town accompanied by pipers to the Millennum Memorial in South Woodham to lay wreaths. A bugler will play the poignant Last Post, the traditional final salute to the fallen.

Debden

A centenary candle and two candles for the two Parishioners that died in 1914 will be lit in remembrance at this service at Debden Church which starts at 10.50am.

Names will be read out from the War Memorial List before the names of the casualties from 33 and 101 Engineer Regiment of Carver Barracks.

A Legion wreath will be laid by Colonel Burgess (Retd), RAF Debden representative.

At 3pm a march will take place through the The Remembrance Poppy village led by the Woolwich Band who will hasATC been used since also sound the Last Post before a wreath is laid 1921 to commemorate at the Memorial soldiers who have died in war.

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Roald Dahl’s lovable tale of Danny and his relationship with his dad, a poacher, in their life together in a caravan, as they take on the evils of local authority. The tale is given a magical rendering in this lively, youthful production. Danny is played by Porl Matthews, who has appeared in a number of children’s theatre successes at shows in theme parks, and also runs his own Palmers Green Puppet Theatre.

December 8-January 3 01277 200305/brentwood-theatre.org

Christopher Biggins as Mr Smee in Peter Pan

Queen’s Theatre is proud to present our resident company of actor-musicians cut to the chase…

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PETER PAN

Tickets from £12.50

Charming yet action-packed family production of the classic story about the boy who never grows up, with sword fights and Peter and his chums flying high above the stage. There are sumptuous costumes, breathtaking scenery and, of course, a villain to boo at in Captain Hook.

The show is in conjunction with the charity One From The Heart.

HORNCHURCH QUEEN’S THEATRE Traditional fun as Princess Aurora and handsome Tom Clutterbuck struggle to overcome the hurdles put in the way of their love. On Aurora’s 18th birthday a curse puts her to sleep for a century and it’s up to Tom and a clutch of helpers to bring her back. A strong cast features Rachel Dawson, star of many a regional stage production, as Aurora, Simon Jessop and Sam Pay. November 29-January 10 01708 443333/queens-theatre.co.uk

PETER PAN

SOUTHEND CLIFFS PAVILION. Tickets from £21.50

David Hasselhoff, one of the new generation of international panto stars, appears alongside one of the old time performers, Christopher Biggins, in a lavish, laughter-packed extravaganza.

The Hoff, a world away from his role in Baywatch, still finds a nautical touch as the ultimate villain, Captain Hook, with Biggins as the blundering seaman, Mr Smee. Huge fun in what should be one of the hits of the season.

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HARLOW PLAYHOUSE. Tickets from £10

EastEnders star and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! winner Joe Swash gets jolly with the role of Buttons in this family favourite.

The Playhouse boasts its most visually stunning panto yet with special effects, ingenious sets and wild costumes. The cast also features leading panto dames Antony Stuart-Hicks and Paul Leno and youngsters from the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in the town.

December 12-January 4 01279 431945/playhouseharlow.com

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

THEATRE ROYAL, STRATFORD. Tickets from £8.50

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SLEEPING BEAUTY

December 13-January 11 01702 351135/southendtheatres.org.uk

“Enjoy the magic...”

A traditional panto with lots of songs, lots of laughs and plenty of booing. In Stoneybroke Hall, Baroness Evilla is forcing Cinderella to slave for a living. When the Prince of Colchester Castle announces plans to pick a princess at a posh party, things take a turn for the better, helped by best friend Buttons. Dale Superville is Buttons, starring alongside Ignatius Anthony and Tim Freeman. December 5-January 11

The Theatre Royal specialises in bringing new life to tales you thought you knew and this version of the timeless love story, featuring a young cast, is no different. Join Belle on her magical adventures across a strange unfamiliar land as the Beast bids to save her from the evil witch. The production is full of imaginative sets and slick choreography, with songs and music by London duo Wayne Nunes and Perry Melius, who have worked on everything from projects with stars such as Tricky, to being musical directors of the reggae stage show The Harder They Come.

November 29-January 17 020 8534 0310/stratfordeast.com

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COLCHESTER MERCURY THEATRE Tickets from £10

CHELMSFORD CIVIC THEATRE. Tickets, £20

December 3-January 4 01245 606505/chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres

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TOWNGATE THEATRE, BASILDON. Tickets from £18.50

Panto veteran Simon Fielding is star, director and choreographer of this fun-filled family show.

It is the eighth year running that he has dazzled the Christmas season at Basildon and he follows his record-breaking performance of Rapunzel last year. Sophie Ladds who played Cinderella at the theatre in 2008, returns as the Fairy.

December 3-January 4 01268 465 465/towngatetheatre.co.uk

ROBIN HOOD

THE MILL ARTS & EVENTS CENTRE, RAYLEIGH Tickets from £6

RODS amateur theatre group perform this age-old tale which sees the evil Sheriff of Nottingham taxing the poor and spoiling all their fun. Luckily the heroic Robin Hood and his band of merry men are ready to fight back in this action-packed panto adventure.

November 27-29 01268 771751/rods.org.uk

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK INGATESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE. Tickets from £7.50

The popular children’s tale is brought to life by award-winning youth theatre group Young Expressions.

November 28-30 01277 350823/ifcc.org.uk

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FRIDAY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7 BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 The People

6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 The People Remember (S) (S) 10.00 10.00 Homes Homes Under Under the the Remember Hammer Hammer (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 Call Call the the Council Council (R/S) (R/S) 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S) 12.15 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (S) 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R/S) 1.00 News (S) 1.45 Bargain Hunt (R/S) 1.00 News (S) 1.45 Doctors (S) (S) 2.15 2.15 Perfection Perfection (R/S) (R/S) 3.00 3.00 Doctors Escape Escape to to the the Country Country (S) (S) 3.45 3.45 Holiday Holiday of my Lifetime with Len Goodman (S) of my Lifetime with Len Goodman (S) 4.30 4.30 Put Put Your Your Money Money Where Where Your Your Mouth Mouth Is Is (S) (S) 5.15 Pointless (S) 6.00 News (S) 5.15 Pointless (S) 6.00 News (S) 7.00 The The Passing Passing Bells Bells (S) (S) 7.00 7.30 7.30 The The One One Show Show (S) (S) 8.00 8.00 EastEnders EastEnders (S) (S) 8.30 Citizen Khan When 8.30 Citizen Khan When they they invite invite the the Maliks Maliks over, over, the the Khans Khans pull pull out out all all the stops stops to to impress impress their their guests. guests. (S) (S) the 9.00 9.00 Have Have II Got Got News News for for You You (S) (S) 9.30 Not Going Out (S) 9.30 Not Going Out (S) 10.35 10.35 The The Graham Graham Norton Norton Show Show Guests Guests include include Dame Dame Shirley Shirley Bassey, Bassey, David David Walliams and and Catherine Catherine Tate.

Tate. (S) (S) Walliams 11.20 11.20 The The Secrets Secrets (R/S) (R/S) 11.50 11.50 EastEnders EastEnders (R/S) (R/S) 1.45 1.45 Weather Weather for for the the Week Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 1.50 News News (S) (S) 1.50

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BBC2 BBC2 6.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R/S) 7.00

6.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R/S) 7.00 Call the the Council Council (R/S) (R/S) 7.45 7.45 Close Close Calls: Calls: On On Call Camera 8.15 A A Taste Taste of of Britain Britain (R/S) (R/S) Camera (R/S) (R/S) 8.15 9.00 £100k House: Tricks of the Trade (R/S) 9.00 £100k House: Tricks of the Trade (R/S) 10.00 10.00 Sea Sea City City (R/S) (R/S) 10.30 10.30 WWI WWI -- Beyond Beyond 10.35 The The Travel Travel Show Show (S) (S) the Trenches Trenches (S) (S) 10.35 the 11.00 News (S) 12.00 Daily 11.00 News (S) 12.00 Daily Politics Politics (S) (S) 1.00 Restoration Roadshow (R/S) 1.30 1.00 Restoration Roadshow (R/S) 1.30 Cash Cash in in the the Attic Attic (R/S) (R/S) 2.15 2.15 The The Rockford Rockford Files 3.00 Cagney Cagney and and Lacey Lacey (R) (R) 3.50 3.50 Files (R) (R) 3.00 Who Do Do You You Think Think You You Are? Are? (R/S) (R/S) 4.50 4.50 Who Great British Railway Journeys (R/S) Great British Railway Journeys (R/S) 5.20 5.20 Flog Flog It It (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.00 Eggheads Eggheads (S) (S) 6.30 6.30 Strictly Strictly Come Come Dancing Dancing -- It It Takes Takes Two Two (S) (S) 7.00 Mastermind (S) 7.00 Mastermind (S) 7.30 Match Match of of the the Day: Day: FA FA Cup Cup 7.30 1st (S) 1st Round Round (S) 10.00 10.00 QI QI (S) (S) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 11.05 11.05 Never Never Mind Mind the the Buzzcocks Buzzcocks (R/S) (R/S) 11.35 Later...With Later...With Jools Jools Holland Holland (S) (S) 11.35 12.35 FILM: When Time 12.35 FILM: When Time Ran Ran Out Out (1980) (1980) Disaster 2.20 Disaster movie movie starring starring Paul Paul Newman.

Newman. 2.20 Sign Sign Zone: Zone: Question Question Time Time (R/S) (R/S) 3.20 3.20 This This is BBC Two (S) is BBC Two (S)

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8 SATURDAY BBC1 BBC1

6.00 Breakfast Breakfast (S) (S) 9.15 9.15 Saturday Saturday Kitchen Kitchen 6.00 10.45 The The Lord Lord Mayor’s Mayor’s Show Show (S) (S) 12.20 12.20 (S) 10.45 (S) Football Focus (S) 1.10 Four Nations Football Focus (S) 1.10 Four Nations -- New New 2.00 Zealand v England Highlights (S) Zealand v England Highlights (S) 2.00 Rugby: Wales v Australia (S) 4.30 Final Rugby: Wales v Australia (S) 4.30 Final Score 5.40 Pointless Pointless Celebrities Celebrities (S) (S) Score (S) (S) 5.40 6.30 6.30 Strictly Strictly Come Come Dancing Dancing (S) (S) 8.00 Doctor Who As the Doctor faces 8.00 Doctor Who As the Doctor faces his his greatest challenge, challenge, sacrifices sacrifices must must be be greatest made made before before the the day day is is won. won. (S) (S) 9.00 The National Lottery (S) 9.00 The National Lottery (S) 9.10 9.10 The The Royal Royal British British Legion Legion Festival Festival of Joss Stone, Stone, the the of Remembrance Remembrance Joss stars of War Horse and D-Day stars of War Horse and D-Day veteran veteran Jim Radford perform alongside the Jim Radford perform alongside the Massed Bands Bands of of the the Household Household Massed Division, the the bands bands of of HM HM Royal Royal Division, Marines and the Queen’s Marines and the Queen’s Colour Colour Squadron.

(S) Squadron. (S) 11.00 11.00 Match Match of of the the Day Day (S) (S) 12.20 The 12.20 The Football Football League League Show Show (S) (S) 1.00 FILM: Steal (2002) Action 1.00 FILM: Steal (2002) Action starring starring 2.20 Weather Weather for for the the Stephen Dorff.

Dorff. (S) (S) 2.20 Stephen 2.25 BBC BBC News News (S) (S) Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 2.25 Week

6.00 Breakfast (S) 7.35 Match of the Day Day (R/S) (R/S) 9.00 9.00 The The Andrew Andrew Marr Marr Show Show (S) (S) 10.25 10.25 Remembrance Remembrance Sunday: Sunday: The The Cenotaph Cenotaph (S) 12.25 Sunday Politics (S) 1.55 FA Cup (S) 12.25 Sunday Politics (S) 1.55 FA Cup Final Score Score (S) (S) 4.20 4.20 Songs Songs of of Praise Praise (S) (S) Final 5.00 5.00 Life Life Story Story (R/S) (R/S) 6.00 6.00 News News (S) (S) 6.30 6.30 Countryfile (S) Countryfile (S) 7.45 7.45 Strictly Strictly Come Come Dancing Dancing The The Strictly Strictly pro dancers dancers perform perform a a routine routine to to pro honour the wartime effort honour the wartime effort by by those those left at home.

(S) left at home. (S) 8.30 8.30 Formula Formula 1: 1: Brazilian Brazilian Grand Grand Prix Prix -Highlights Highlights Suzi Suzi Perry Perry introduces introduces highlights of of the the Brazilian Brazilian Grand Grand Prix, Prix, highlights the the penultimate penultimate race race of of the the 2014 2014 Formula 1 season.

(S) Formula 1 season. (S) 10.00 10.00 News News (S) (S) 10.30 10.30 Match Match of of the the Day Day 2 2 Mark Mark Chapman Chapman presents highlights highlights from from the the day’s day’s presents Premier League fixtures.

Premier League fixtures. (S) (S) 11.50 The Apprentice (R/S) 11.50 The Apprentice (R/S) 12.50 12.50 FILM: FILM: Lymelife Lymelife (2008) (2008) Dark Dark comic comic drama drama with with Rory Rory Culkin Culkin and and Alec Alec Baldwin.

Baldwin.

(S) 2.20 2.20 Weather Weather for for the the Week Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) (S) 2.25 2.25 News News (S) (S)

ITV ITV 6.00 Good Morning Britain (S) 8.30

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S) 8.30 Lorraine (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (S) (S) 10.30 10.30 Lorraine This This Morning Morning (S) (S) 12.30 12.30 Loose Loose Women Women (S) (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S) 3.00 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S) 3.00 Alan Alan Titchmarsh (S) 4.00 Tipping Point (R/S) Titchmarsh (S) 4.00 Tipping Point (R/S) 5.00 The The Chase Chase (S) (S) 6.00 6.00 News News (S) (S) 5.00 7.00 7.00 Emmerdale Emmerdale Robert Robert suspects suspects that that Lawrence is up to no good.

Lawrence is up to no good. (S) (S) 7.30 Coronation Street Todd feels 7.30 Coronation Street Todd feels his his family’s family’s rejection. rejection. Will Will Tim’s Tim’s secret secret be tested? tested? (S) (S) be 8.00 8.00 Secrets Secrets from from the the Sky Sky (S) (S) 8.30 8.30 Coronation Coronation Street Street Cilla Cilla tries tries to to play happy families.

Will play happy families. Will Tim Tim tell tell Sally the truth?

(S) Sally the truth? (S) 9.00 Lewis Lewis A A case case from from 13 13 years years ago ago 9.00 comes comes back back to to haunt haunt Lewis Lewis when when the evidence used against a serial the evidence used against a serial killer killer is is called called into into question. question. (S) (S) 10.00 10.00 News News (S) (S) 10.40 FILM: FILM: American American Gangster Gangster (2007) (2007) 10.40 Oscar-nominated Oscar-nominated drama drama with with Denzel Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.

Washington and Russell Crowe. (S) (S) 1.25 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Jeremy Kyle 1.25 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Jeremy Kyle USA (R/S) (R/S) 3.40 3.40 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) (S) USA

CHANNEL 4 4 CHANNEL 5.35 Countdown (R/S) 6.20 The King

5.35 Countdown (R/S) 6.20 The King 7.10 3rd 3rd of Queens.

Queens. Double Double bill. bill. (R/S) (R/S) 7.10 of Rock 8.00 Rock from from the the Sun. Sun. Double Double bill. bill. (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

Double Everybody Loves Raymond. Double bill. bill. (R/S) (R/S) 9.00 Frasier.

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Bryniarski. (R/S) (R/S) 1.40 Andrew 2.40 2.40 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry on on Behind Behind (1975) (1975) 4.15 Comedy starring Elke Sommer.

(R/S) Comedy starring Elke Sommer. (R/S) 4.15 Phil: Phil: Secret Secret Agent Agent Down Down Under Under (R/S) (R/S) 5.10 5.10 Location, Location, Location, Location, Location Location (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 5 CHANNEL 6.00 Milkshake 9.15 The Wright Stuff

6.00 Milkshake 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 Cowboy Cowboy Builders Builders (R/S) (R/S) 12.15 12.15 11.10 Underground Underground Britain Britain (R/S) (R/S) 1.15 1.15 Home Home and and 1.45 Neighbours (S) 2.15 Away (S) NCIS Away (S) 1.45 Neighbours (S) 2.15 NCIS 3.20 FILM: Lone Rider (2008) (R/S) (R/S) 3.20 FILM: Lone Rider (2008) Western with with Lou Lou Diamond Diamond Phillips Phillips and and Western Vincent 5.00 News News (S) (S) 5.30 5.30 Vincent Spano.

Spano. (S) (S) 5.00 Neighbours (R/S) 6.00 Home and Away Neighbours (R/S) 6.00 Home and Away (R/S) 6.30 News News (S) (S) (R/S) 6.30 7.00 7.00 World World War War II II in in Colour Colour (S) (S) 8.00 Rome: Rome: The The World’s World’s First First 8.00 (S) Superpower Superpower (S) 9.00 9.00 Alex Alex Polizzi’s Polizzi’s Secret Secret Italy Italy Alex Alex samples samples the the traditional traditional cuisine cuisine of of Ravello’s celebrity cook, Mamma Ravello’s celebrity cook, Mamma Agata. (S) (S) Agata.

10.00 10.00 Body Body of of Proof Proof (S) (S) 10.55 10.55 NCIS: NCIS: Los Los Angeles Angeles An An investigation investigation throws up a link throws up a link between between the the military military and local gangs.

(S) and local gangs. (S) 11.55 Access Access 11.55 12.15 12.15 Supercasino Supercasino 3.10 3.10 Miracle Miracle Babies Babies (R/S) 4.00 Wildlife Wildlife SOS SOS (R/S) (R/S) 4.20 4.20 The The (R/S) 4.00 4.45 House Doctor.

Great Artists (R/S) Great Artists (R/S) 4.45 House Doctor.

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BBC2 BBC2

6.00 Animal Animal Park Park (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 6.30 Rugby Rugby League: League: 6.00 Four Four Nations Nations -- New New Zealand Zealand vv England England (S) (S) 9.20 WWI Beyond the Trenches (S) 9.20 WWI - Beyond the Trenches (S) 9.25 9.25 The Private Life of Plants (R/S) 10.15 Map The Private Life of Plants (R/S) 10.15 Map Man Man (R/S) (R/S) 10.45 10.45 James James Martin: Martin: Home Home Comforts (R/S) (R/S) 11.15 11.15 Exploring Exploring China: China: A A Comforts Culinary Adventure (R/S) 12.15 Culinary Adventure (R/S) 12.15 Astaire Astaire and and Rogers Sing George and Ira Gershwin (R) Rogers Sing George and Ira Gershwin (R) 12.30 12.30 FILM: FILM: That’s That’s Entertainment!

Entertainment! III III (1994) (1994) More More classic classic excerpts excerpts from from over over 60 60 with Judy Judy Garland Garland and and Fred Fred MGM musicals, musicals, with MGM Astaire.

Astaire. (S) (S) 2.20 2.20 FILM: FILM: Easter Easter Parade Parade (1948) (1948) 4.00 4.00 Flog Flog It It (R/S) (R/S) 5.00 5.00 Autumn Autumn Internationals Internationals -- Scotland Scotland vv Argentina Argentina (S) (S) 7.30 Dad’s Dad’s Army Army (R) (R) 7.30 8.00 8.00 The The Great Great War War -- An An Elegy Elegy (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Formula Formula 1: 1: Brazilian Brazilian Grand Grand Prix Prix -Qualifying Qualifying Highlights Highlights (S) (S) 10.30 10.30 QI QI XL XL (S) (S) 11.15 TOTP TOTP 2 2 (R/S) (R/S) 11.15 12.15 FILM: 12.15 FILM: Walkabout Walkabout (1971) (1971) Drama Drama starring Jenny Agutter starring Jenny Agutter and and Lucien Lucien John.

John.

1.50 FILM: Harlequin (1980) Melodrama 1.50 FILM: Harlequin (1980) Melodrama with Robert Powell and David Hemmings. with Robert Powell and David Hemmings.

(S) 3.25 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S) (S) 3.25

SUNDAY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 7.35 Match of the

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6.00 Fort Fort Boyard Boyard (R/S) (R/S) 6.35 6.35 Pat Pat & & Stan Stan 6.00 7.05 Canimals Canimals (R/S) (R/S) 7.35 7.35 Mr Mr Bean Bean (R/S) 7.05 (R/S) 8.15 Horrid Henry (S) 9.30 The (R/S) (R/S) 8.15 Horrid Henry (S) 9.30 The 10.25 Murder, Hungry Sailors (R/S) She Hungry Sailors (R/S) 10.25 Murder, She Wrote 11.25 Storage Storage Hoarders Hoarders (R/S) (R/S) Wrote (R/S) (R/S) 11.25 12.30 Surprise Surprise (R/S) 1.30 12.30 Surprise Surprise (R/S) 1.30 All All Star Star 2.15 Doc Martin Family Fortunes (R/S) (R/S) Family Fortunes (R/S) 2.15 Doc Martin (R/S) 3.20 Keep It in the Family (R/S) 4.20 FILM: 3.20 Keep It in the Family (R/S) 4.20 FILM: (2007) Comedy Comedy with with Steve Steve Evan Almighty Almighty (2007) Evan Carell 6.05 Carell and and Morgan Morgan Freeman.

Freeman. (S) (S) 6.05 News (S) 6.30 You’ve Been Framed!

News (S) 6.30 You’ve Been Framed! (S) (S) 7.00 7.00 The The Chase Chase (S) (S) 8.00 The X Factor Can the remaining 8.00 The X Factor Can the remaining acts acts prove prove to to the the panel panel -- and and the the nation nation -- that that they they have have the the talent talent and and charisma to to reach reach the the live live final? final? (S) (S) charisma 9.45 Jonathan Jonathan Ross Ross This This week week Jonathan Jonathan 9.45 welcomes welcomes Frank Frank Skinner, Skinner, Stanley Stanley Tucci Tucci and and Natalie Natalie Dormer.

Dormer. (S) (S) 11.05 FILM: The Kingdom (2007) 11.05 FILM: The Kingdom (2007) Action Action thriller starring Jamie Foxx thriller starring Jamie Foxx and and Garner.

Jennifer (S) Jennifer Garner. (S) 1.10 Jackpot247 Jackpot247 (S) (S) 3.00 3.00 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle 1.10 3.40 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) (S) USA (R/S) (R/S) 3.40 USA

CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4 6.05 NFL (S) 6.30 Mobil 1: The Grid (S)

6.05 NFL (S) 6.30 Mobil 1: The Grid (S) 7.00 7.00 Asics Asics Outrun Outrun the the Sun Sun (S) (S) 8.00 8.00 The The Morning Morning Line Line (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Weekend Weekend Kitchen Kitchen with Waitrose (S) 10.00 Frasier (R/S) with Waitrose (S) 10.00 Frasier (R/S) 10.30 10.30 Everybody Everybody Loves Loves Raymond Raymond (R/S) (R/S) 11.00 11.00 The The Big Bang Bang Theory.

Theory. Double Double bill. bill. (S) (S) 12.00 12.00 The The Big Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 12.30 12.30 Marvel’s Marvel’s Agents Agents of of S.H.I.E.L.D. (R/S) 1.30 CH4 Racing (S) S.H.I.E.L.D. (R/S) 1.30 CH4 Racing (S) 4.00 4.00 Come Come Dine Dine with with Me. Me. Five Five episodes. episodes.

(R/S) (R/S) 6.35 6.35 News News (S) (S) 7.05 Speed Speed with with Guy Guy Martin Martin (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 8.00 8.00 Walking Walking Through Through History History Tony Tony Robinson visits the south-west Robinson visits the south-west of of Wales and one of the finest Wales and one of the finest coastal coastal paths in in the the country. country. (S) (S) paths 9.00 9.00 FILM: FILM: The The Best Best Exotic Exotic Marigold Marigold Hotel Hotel (2011) (2011) Comedy Comedy drama drama with with Dame Judi Dench, Bill Nighy Dame Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and and Maggie Smith.

(R/S) Maggie Smith. (R/S) 11.25 FILM: FILM: On On the the Road Road (2012) (2012) Drama Drama 11.25 starring starring Sam Sam Riley, Riley, Garrett Garrett Hedlund Hedlund and Kristen Stewart.

(R/S) and Kristen Stewart. (R/S) 2.00 2.00 Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Omnibus Omnibus (S) (S) 4.05 4.05 Location, Location, Location, Location, Location Location (R/S) (R/S) 5.00 5.00 Win Win It It Cook Cook It It (R/S) 5.30 5.30 Kirstie’s Kirstie’s Handmade Handmade Treasures Treasures (R/S) (R/S) (R/S)

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 10.20 Gibraltar: Britain in

6.00 Milkshake 10.20 Gibraltar: Britain in 11.15 Can’t Can’t Pay? Pay? We’ll We’ll Take Take It It the Sun Sun (R/S) (R/S) 11.15 the Away 12.15 Alex Alex Polizzi’s Polizzi’s Secret Secret Italy Italy Away (R/S) (R/S) 12.15 1.20 FILM: The Santa Suit (2010) (R/S) (R/S) 1.20 FILM: The Santa Suit (2010) Christmas Christmas comedy comedy with with Kevin Kevin Sorbo Sorbo and and Jodie 3.00 FILM: FILM: An An Old Old Jodie Dowdall.

Dowdall. (S) (S) 3.00 (2010) Seasonal Fashioned Christmas Fashioned Christmas (2010) Seasonal drama 4.45 drama starring starring Jacqueline Jacqueline Bisset.

Bisset. (S) (S) 4.45 FILM: Gifts Gifts for for Christmas Christmas (2010) (2010) Yuletide Yuletide FILM: drama with Marla Sokoloff and Mark drama with Marla Sokoloff and Mark Webber.

Webber.

(S) 6.25 FILM: FILM: The The Christmas Christmas Heart Heart (S) 6.25 (2012) (2012) Festive Festive family family drama drama starring starring Ty Ty Wood, Tess Harper and John B Lowe.

Wood, Tess Harper and John B Lowe. (S) (S) 8.05 FILM: The Case for Christmas 8.05 FILM: The Case for Christmas (2011) Festive courtroom drama (2011) Festive courtroom drama with with Dean Cain Cain and and Rachel Rachel Blanchard.

Blanchard. (S) (S) Dean 10.00 Live Live Boxing: Boxing: The The Maxinutrition Maxinutrition 10.00 of the final Coverage Knockout Final Knockout Final Coverage of the final of of Britain’s Britain’s newest newest boxing boxing competition, competition, the the MaxiNutrition MaxiNutrition Knockout.

Knockout. (S) (S) 12.00 Gotham (R/S) 12.55 Supercasino 12.00 Gotham (R/S) 12.55 Supercasino 3.10 Benidorm ER (R/S) 4.00 House 3.10 Benidorm ER (R/S) 4.00 House Doctor Doctor 4.25 Make Make It It Big Big (R/S) (R/S) 4.50 4.50 Make Make It It (R/S) 4.25 (R/S) 5.15 Milkshake Milkshake Big (R/S) (R/S) 5.15 Big

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BBC2 BBC2 6.00 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol

6.00 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein Klein (R/S) (R/S) 6.30 6.30 Great Great British British Garden Garden Revival Revival (R/S) (R/S) 7.30 7.30 Countryfile Countryfile (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 8.30 WWI Beyond the Trenches (S) WWI - Beyond the Trenches (S) 9.00 9.00 Football League League Show Show (R/S) (R/S) 9.40 9.40 Saturday Saturday Football Kitchen Kitchen Best Best Bites Bites (S) (S) 11.10 11.10 Exploring Exploring China: China: A A Culinary Culinary Adventure Adventure (R/S) (R/S) 12.10 12.10 The A to Z of TV Cooking (S) 12.15 The A to Z of TV Cooking (S) 12.15 Match Match of the the Day Day (S) (S) 1.00 1.00 Autumn Autumn International International of Highlights Highlights -- England England vv New New Zealand Zealand (R/S) (R/S) 2.00 (S) 5.00 2.00 ATP ATP World World Tour Tour Finals Finals (S) 5.00 Flog Flog It! It! Trade Trade Secrets Secrets (S) (S) 5.30 5.30 Remembrance Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph (S) 6.30 Match Sunday: The Cenotaph (S) 6.30 Match of of the Day Day -- FA FA Cup Cup Highlights Highlights (S) (S) the 8.00 8.00 Mekong Mekong River River with with Sue Sue Perkins Perkins (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Police Police Under Under Pressure Pressure (S) (S) 10.00 Rugby League: Four 10.00 Rugby League: Four Nations Nations -- Highlights Highlights (S) (S) 11.00 Russell Russell Howard’s Howard’s Good Good 11.00 News (R/S) News (R/S) 11.30 11.30 FILM: FILM: Alpha Alpha Dog Dog (2006) (2006) Drama Drama with with Emile Emile Hirsch, Hirsch, Anton Anton Yelchin Yelchin and Justin Timberlake.

(S) and Justin Timberlake. (S) 1.20 Sign Sign Zone: Zone: Countryfile Countryfile (R/S) (R/S) 2.20 2.20 1.20 Holby City (R/S) (R/S) 3.15 Holby City 3.15 This This is is BBC BBC Two Two (S) (S)

ITV ITV 6.00 Fort Boyard (R/S) 6.35 Pat & Stan

6.00 Fort Boyard (R/S) 6.35 Pat & Stan (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Canimals Canimals (R/S) (R/S) 7.35 7.35 Mr Mr Bean Bean (R/S) (R/S) 7.50 7.50 Ultimate Ultimate Spider-Man Spider-Man (S) (S) 8.15 8.15 Horrid Henry (S) 8.30 Big Time Rush Horrid Henry (S) 8.30 Big Time Rush (S) (S) 9.00 The The Aquabats!

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Show! (R/S) (R/S) 9.00 9.25 9.25 Dickinson’s Dickinson’s Real Real Deal Deal (R/S) (R/S) 10.25 10.25 Murder, Murder, She She Wrote Wrote (R/S) (R/S) 11.35 11.35 FILM: FILM: Carry Carry on on Screaming Screaming (1966) (1966) Horror Horror spoof spoof with Kenneth Kenneth Williams Williams and and Fenella Fenella Fielding.

Fielding. with (S) (S) 1.25 1.25 All All Star Star Family Family Fortunes Fortunes (R/S) (R/S) 2.15 2.15 The The Unforgettable Unforgettable Les Les Dawson Dawson (R/S) (R/S) 2.45 2.45 The X Factor (R/S) 4.30 Downton Abbey The X Factor (R/S) 4.30 Downton Abbey (R/S) (R/S) 5.35 5.35 Tipping Tipping Point Point (R/S) (R/S) 7.00 Keep Keep It It in in the the Family Family (S) (S) 7.00 8.00 The X Factor 8.00 The X Factor Results Results (S) (S) 9.00 Downton Abbey Preparations 9.00 Downton Abbey Preparations are are underway for Lady Rose’s underway for Lady Rose’s big big day, day, but tensions between the families but tensions between the families threaten to to derail derail proceedings. proceedings. (S) (S) threaten 10.45 10.45 Broadmoor Broadmoor Meet Meet the the men men starting starting their Broadmoor journey.

(R/S) their Broadmoor journey. (R/S) 11.45 11.45 Rugby Rugby Highlights Highlights (S) (S) 12.40 The 12.40 The Store Store 2.30 2.30 Motorsport Motorsport UK UK (S) 3.20 3.20 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle USA USA (R/S) (R/S) 4.05 4.05 (S) Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) (S) 5.05 5.05 Jeremy Jeremy Kyle Kyle (R/S) (R/S)

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Certainly, electric and hybrid cars are nothing new, all the major manufactures are now producing eco-friendly vehicles, but the Tesla S has moved the benchmark several places with a stunning piece of technical wizardry, with supercar performance to match.

Now a new model has been added to the range with the introduction of a Dual Motor four-wheel-drive version with an Autopilot system, which will in the future offer autonomous driving.

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Stylish to look at, it reminded me at first glance of a mixture of Maserati Quattroporte and Jaguar XF, which is surely no bad thing.

For the four-wheel-drive 60D and 85D models, the electric motor power is split 50/50 to both front and rear wheels, overall generating 376hp and using advanced digital technology, the onboard computer can detect wheel slippage in milliseconds,

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transferring power individually to any wheel.

A sport model, the P85D, takes the power output to an even higher level of 691hp, but splitting it differently with 221hp to the front wheels and 470hp to the rear.

This sees the Tesla S P85D record a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 155mph.

Dominating the interior is a huge 17in touch screen, which controls practically all of the car’s functions.

It displays information about energy consumption, battery charge, sat-nav, audio system, heating controls and ride height when air suspension is fitted.

With built-in 3G connection, Google maps can be displayed plus internet music and software updates to all the cars computer systems, using either 3G or your home wi-fi connection.

Another thing that sets this Tesla S apart from other electric cars is its mileage

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Charging is a common bugbear with all electric cars, but the infrastructure of charging points is gradually improving across the UK. Tesla is busy setting up its own network of supercharger sites, which will allow owners to charge, for free and for life and replenish half a charge to the battery in 20 minutes.

Four are already open in London, with others sited in Birmingham, Reading and Edinburgh. By December more will be open in Manchester, Bristol and Newcastle.

It is a big saloon, which will easily seat five adults, plus the rear boot space can be converted into two extra child

seats, and with no engine at the front, there is ample storage space there too.

Test drive venue was the new Tesla showroom near Gatwick airport. Two other showrooms are already open in London, with plans for Birmingham and Manchester.

With the announcement from California of the fourwheel-drive model the night before, I tested the original rear-wheel-drive example.

I have driven a number of electric cars before and it still takes time to get used to the eerie silence, which is only disturbed by tyre noise.

Power delivery is phenomenal, with no gears

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I never did attain full throttle on the wet roads around Gatwick, but it is the same with all powerful cars, it has to be treated with respect.

Prices for the four-wheeldrive Tesla S Dual Motor start at £53,680 for the 60D, £61,080 for the 85D and £90,680 for the P85D. Expensive, yes, but this is no ordinary electric car. It will be appeal to business executives, who can claw back all the tax advantages the car has to offer.

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SONNY ALI of Hornchurch ABC made a winning start to the season on the Hooks show beating junior ABA champion, Edward Berrett.

In a very close contest Ali was pushed hard by the southpaw but after three close rounds the judges gave a split decision in Sonny’s favour. The club are now preparing for a trip to Sweden to compete in the King Of The Ring, a tournament Sonny has won gold twice in.

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Shrimpers boss Brown to net new deal SOUTHEND United boss Phil Brown has said he is set to sign a deal that will keep him at the League Two side for the “next two or three years.”

After a four-game winning run in September, Brown’s side went winless in five matches in October.

But the 55-year-old says he is close to agreeing terms on a new a contract, having been in talks since the summer. He led Southend to the play-offs last season in his first full campaign in charge.

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CHELMSFORD Chieftains, who lie second in the National League face Solent Devils on Sunday in a home match at The Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre. The Chieftains hope to get their season back on track on their own rink after a couple of recent defeats. The game starts at 6:30pm.

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BRAINTREE Town extended their winless run to eight games as they were held to a goalless draw against Woking at the weekend.

Woking midfielder Kevin Betsy was denied the opener by Braintree keeper Nick Hamann from 12 yards.

Simeon Akinola then came close to breaking the deadlock for the home side but his long-range shot was well saved by Cards keeper Ross Worner.

The striker then attempted to head in Dan Walker’s corner from inside the box but the effort flew over the bar.

RENTWOOD, lying ninth in the table, traveled to Wanstead, to take on unbeaten league toppers Eton Manor.

Brentwood went into the game with 13 members of the 1st team squad unavailable due to injury or sickness, and thus fielded a cobbled together match squad for this fixture. Coaches Steve Killington and John Sproul were pressed into action and a late cry off saw captain Josh Woodcock having to move from second row to hooker.

Manor dominated from the off and played most of the first half in Brentwood territory. The pressure soon told and the home scored after 12 minutes to record their first try. A few minutes later Manor went over again to make it 12-0.

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Brentwood continued to battle and were rewarded when good play from Charlie Chambers allowed Kieron Skurr to crash over for a well deserved try.

Eton Manor, then took the initiative back and scored further tries, including a penalty try, leaving Brentwood down by 40-5 at half time.

Brentwood came out fighting in the second half and made it hard for Manor to add to the half-time score.

Indeed it wasn’t until five minutes from the end with Manor when next crossed the try line, quickly adding two converted tries.

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Sucker punch changes game PHANTOM GOAL SEALS IT A QUARTER of the way through the season and sitting in second place, Brentwood were keen to continue with their early success and get the win at local rivals Upminster.

In an evenly contested first half both sides enjoyed plenty of possession with much of the game being played out in the midfield.

Natalie Gilder created play through the middle linking with the forwards but unfortunately Upminster were able to cope with the Brentwood pressure.

Gaining possession deep in their own half, the away team made the most of a quick breakthrough to score the first goal of the game. Brentwood continued to hold their own and created opportunities within Upminster’s goalmouth but were unable to convert any of them.

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Upminster scored again to stretch their lead.

The home team kept battling with Ruth Tilsey and Kendall Coleman producing great plays down the wings. However, forced into chasing the game Brentwood pushed forward to get an equaliser which left them vulnerable in defence. Upminster continued to counter attack and took full advantage sealing the win 3-0 late on in the game.

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ith both teams on equal points in the league this was always going to be a tough game.

Brentwood started brightly, probing the defence with some nice interplay, whilst their defence held strong as Bishop Stortford looked to catch the visitors on the counter attack.

However, as seems to be becoming a habit, Brentwood conceded first again just before half time, courtesy of a slick Stortford attack which seemed to take the wind out of Brentwood’s sails.

It got worse for the visitors early in the second period as they conceded again.

Brentwood responded well, keeping possession and stretching the play. Kris Waites exposed the Stortford defence, running hard down the line and causing

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trouble for their right-back.

Brentwood, with slick passing halved the deficit soon after with James Duggan found his way into the circle and won a penalty corner. Steven Naven scoring with a powerful drag-flick.

Brentwood drew level when with a deft flick through the goalkeepers legs by Jak Taylor and James Duggan stole in to finish from close in.

Bishops Stortford, in bizarre fashion then took the lead with a phantom goal. Visibly deflated, Brentwood conceded another goal just before the final whistle.

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T WAS a case of deja vu for Leopards on Saturday as they went down 84-70 at Kent Crusaders for their first loss in the group stage of the National Trophy.

Robert Youngblood’s team had lost 78-65 when the sides met three weeks before, but the game was ordered to be replayed due to a sub-standard court.

Will Ashby opened the scoring with a three and then hit a long jumper to put Leopards 5-4 ahead.

That was as good as it got for the visitors, and although Dave Ajumobi also scored from beyond the arc, the home side took a 20-13 lead into the first break.

Swedish centre Lukas Winegarner opened the second period scoring for The Cats with a trademark tip-in and hit a three midway through the period, but the hosts soon pulled away and it took a trey from Jordan Williams to cut the deficit to 37-27 at halftime.

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seven point game with three second half minutes gone, but despite veteran Ronnie Baker taking control late in the third period and Ajumobi draining a three, a 12-0 run from the home side saw them go into the final break with a commanding 63-44 lead.

Albert Margai opened the fourth period scoring, but Leopards never looked capable of getting the margin into single figures as the home side closed out the win.

Leopards are now second in the National Trophy group with a 3-1 record, and are definitely through to the last eight of the competition.

ROCKETS’ DON’T SCARE BIG CATS THE top two in last season’s Division One table meet at the Brentwood Centre on Friday evening at 8pm as Leopards host Reading Rockets.

The Rockets are the Big Cats’ oldest rivals, and piped them to the league title last season on their way to a treble. Leopards won the 2012 league title on Rockets’ home court and also went on to complete a treble that season.

Although it will be Leopards’ first league game of the campaign, the sides have already met in the National Trophy, with Brentwood born Will Ashby sealing a thrilling73-72 victory for the Big Cats at Rivermead.

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EOPARDS’ general manager Dave Ryan was angry after the Big Cats were again made to play on a sub-standard court against Kent Crusaders at the weekend.

The Brentwood Centre based team lost 78-65 at Northfleet in the original fixture last month, but the result was declared void

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there was insufficient room along the side-lines.

Ryan claimed that the court in Gillingham used for Saturday’s 84-70 loss in the replay was virtually identical.

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“There might have been an extra couple of inches at each side as they didn’t allow any seating at the side, but it’s still at least a couple of feet too close

to the wall and it was incredibly tight on the side where the scorers’ table was.

“We’re not bad losers, and we’re not appealing for another replay because we do not have the time, energy or money to keep travelling down to Kent.

“There is supposed to be a minimum of 500 seats at the top level of

the National Basketball League, to go to a place where there are about 30 seats crammed in behind the baskets in laughable.

“It’s not sour grapes, it’s dangerous and it’s unfair that while we work hard to provide excellent venues at the Brentwood Centre and Harlow Leisure Zone “Kent are falling short of the bare minimum.”

BRENTWOOD Town replayed Biggleswade Town last night (Wednesday, November 5) after their FA Trophy first qualifying round tie with the Bedfordshire side ended in a 1-1 draw at The Arena.

Christian Mbulu returned to the starting line up as one of three changes to the side that beat AFC Sudbury on Tuesday.

Daryl Robson came in for the suspended Danny Dafter and Danny Aldwinckle was handed his first start after impressing off the bench in the week.

Biggleswade looked bright in the opening few minutes with Greg Morgan looking particularly threatening on the right wing, but it was Brentwood who opened the scoring after 12 minutes.

Moments after Ian Brown produced a fine save to deny Sherwin Stanley, the striker beat the offside trap and latched onto a perfectly weighted pass from midfield, before curling the ball low beyond the keeper to score his fourth goal in as many games.

Stanley squandered an excellent chance to add to Brentwood’s lead and the miss proved costly as Biggleswade drew level in the 40th minute.

Ryan O’Rawe was unable to head clear a long ball forward and Bossman ran in behind the defender before firing an expert half-volley over Ollie Bowles and in at the far post.

Brentwood started the second half well with Stanley forcing a corner from Brown and from the resulting setpiece, Mbulu had a shot blocked on the line.

Morgan continued to threaten for the visitors and he created the next real chance in the 67th minute.

Biggleswade poured forward near the end of the match and Bowles again pulled off a good save, this time from Morgan.

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