Sunshine News - Issue 29 - 20th December 2019 by Sunshine News CB

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Christmas Edition WINTER BEACH SUCCESS

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Having run on weekends since summer, the “Winter Beach” events on the Orihuela Costa have been declared a success by the town hall. The councillor for beaches, Ramón López, has highlighted the success of participation that the total of 14 days of events, spread over 9 weekends, where “hundreds of people” have been able to enjoy the activities at La Caleta beach

in Cabo Roig. The Winter Beach, in its fourth season, has offered free activities such as baptism diving, paddle surfing, canoeing, children's workshops and sports activities (yoga, Zumba, aquagym). "In this new season of The Winter Beach we have fulfilled, as usual, expectations, given the large number of participating users, with many events being

completely full, such as paddle surfing and the diving baptism” said Ramón López. Mar Ezcurra, councillor for young people, said that “the important commitment to these activities show that you can enjoy the beaches of Orihuela as a family throughout the year, as there are activities that cover all ages so the whole family can spend a beautiful day on our beaches”.

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COSTA BLANCA TOURISM PLANNED

Cyclists Injured at Weekend

The Alicante Provincial Tourism Board has finalised their 2020 budgets, and have included new plans to try to encourage more tourists to the Costa Blanca.

The director of the Costa Blanca Board of Trustees, José Mancebo, explained the preliminary draft of the budget, amounting to 5,300,000 euro.

The plans include the 141 municipalities that are spread throughout the province, along the popular coastline, and will focus on promoting the area through associations, entities and councils who will be able to apply for grants to help achieve the goals of focussing on public, social, economic or humanitarian interest or of singularity and exceptionality.

Mancebo stressed that in 2020 more than one and a half million euro will be allocated to public grants encouraging free competition - 70% of the budget, compared to 46% of this year. The director explained, "in 2020 we will work on this important trend that we have started and we will strengthen with the consensus of all groups in the coming years, since a nominative

subsidy is not an acquired right." Some of the grants already approved for 2020, those that exceed 20,000 euro, include the Castell de l'Olla de Altea, the Film Festival of l'Alfàs del Pi, and the Habaneras de Torrevieja, as well as the Fira de Cocentaina which has been declared as a Festival of International Tourist Interest. The Costa Blanca Board will allocate its budget, mainly to strengthen national and international promotion in order to retain traditional markets, with special interest in the British to mitigate the effects of the Brexit process, as well as attract new ones. In addition, the provincial tourism agency will focus its promotional efforts on the offer of golf and on promoting sustainability, quality and tourism intelligence throughout the territory.

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A cyclist was injured on Sunday morning when his bike was in a collision with a car on the N-332 near Torrevieja. The 112 emergency coordinator reports that the incident occurred at around 10:00 on Sunday morning and so a paramedic ambulance was sent to the scene. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was taken to Torrevieja hospital for treatment. In addition, also on Sunday, three more cyclists were injured in the Valencia region on the road between Gavarda and Beneixida. In this incident, which occurred just after noon, one of the cyclists tried to swerve around a truck which was reversing, losing his balance, and falling off his bike. Two other cyclists, who were following close behind, collided with the first. A basic life support (SVB) ambulance was sent to the scene and transferred the cyclists to the Xativa Hospital with multiple injuries.

THE HIGH LINE Cyclists in Alicante will soon be able to ride high in the sky on a proposed raised platform that will link to the beach at Urbanova. The city council approved the work for the remodelling project in the area which will cost over 3 million euro to complete but will Include the construction of the new cycle-pedestrian platform and the conversion of the entire route so that it becomes an urban road with landscaped areas, along with wooden walkways, overlooking the sea.

Tragedy on the Roads A 46-year-old pedestrian died on Monday after being hit by a vehicle on the road from Almoradí to San Bartolomé, in Orihuela. The emergency coordination centre report that the incident occurred at around 6 in the morning. A paramedic ambulance was sent to the scene but medics were only able to confirm the death of the victim at the scene. Meanwhile, a motorcyclist was killed in an incident involving a number of vehicles or the road connecting Alicante with Madrid in the Ocaña area in an incident reportedly caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol. A six-month-old baby meanwhile emerged unscathed from an appalling incident in Valencia in which three other people were injured. The child’s two grandparents were walking with the child’s pram when they were knocked down by a motorbike on Calle Asturias. The two pensioners, aged 71 and 72, and the 34-year-old biker were all injured in the incident.

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DRUG TRAFFICKERS DISCOVERED IN VEGA BAJA AND MURCIA The Guardia civil this week undercovered a large drug trafficking organisation of 30 people in the Vega Baja and Murcia area. Pure cocaine from Murcia and Valencia of around 20 kilos was transported by elderly relatives of one of the leaders of the traffickers to a number of homes occupied illegally by gipsies of an ethnic minority and then distributed. During

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discovered numerous mobile phones that were previously stolen and had been used as payment for the cocaine, by clients. These have now been returned to their rightful owners.

There were 2 homes in Murcia, 9 in Torrevieja and 2 Industrial warehouses searched in the investigation where 15,000 euros in cash was found along with 4 cars ( one of them worth over a 100,000 euros) 31 mobile phones and 1,500 grams of cocaine, 300 grams

DRUG ACTION The prison association has launched a campaign to try to reduce the number of drugs brought into prisons. The campaign is accompanied by the somewhat threatening slogan, “If you bring drugs into prison, your next stop could be the cemetery”. Drug use in prisons has been gradually increasing, prompting the action campaign.

POLICE HELP The Spanish government has launched a protocol to encourage equality in the justice system for people with disabilities. The methodology ensures that anyone with physical, emotional or mental conditions are treated with the same preference as those without. .

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of cocaine cutting substances, heroin and 250 grams of marijuana. Equipment for weighing the substances was also found.

The nationalities of the detained drug traffickers included Spanish, Morrocan, Belgian and Brazilian, men and women who are now awaiting trial.

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VICTIMS OF GOTA FRIA PROMISED RE-HOMING This week Sareb which represents the Asset Management Society from the Bank Restructuring and the Generalitat Valencia signed an agreement to make 30 homes available for the homeless victims of September´s Gota Fria. The most deprived people in the area are now being investigated by the Housing and Bioclimatic Architect, Ruben Martinez Dalmau to ensure they receive priority and are housed

immediately.

Ongoing work will also continue to meet the housing needs of the local people who reside in the Valencian community.

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CAMPOVERDE MEDICAL CENTRE REOPENS Pilar de la Horadada’s councillor for health, Nieves Moreno, accompanied by the mayor, the mayor José María Pérez, officially opened the health centre in Pinar de Campoverde this week after extension reforms to the building. The opening ceremony was also attended by the medical director of Torrevieja Salud Hipólito Caro, along with other invited guests, all proud of the work which has been carried out to modernise the facility. The newly renovated building occupies an area of 225.05 square meters, built on the same location as the previous facility on Avenida del Pino in Pinar de Campoverde, the main artery of the town. Campoverde is a popular location for

foreigners, where they make up 86% of the population, representing 42 different nationalities. The reform work has cost 272,157.09 euros, of which, one hundred thousand euro was contributed by the Department of Universal Health and Public Health, through a grant awarded for the architectural intervention in premises destined to the provision of health care in the Valencian Community. The new building comes under the management of the Hospital de Torrevieja and is distributed over three floors, which have 6 consultation rooms, reception, 2 waiting rooms, toilets, lactation room, cleaning room, hallway, multipurpose room and storeroom.

Vega Baja Homes Gain Holiday Protection Homeowners in the Vega Baja area will now be able to list their homes as uninhabited in the holiday seasons, in a bid to decrease the number of houses burgled. The service represented by San Fulgencio will allow homes to be registered at the local tourist office for fifteen to ninety days and their owners will be requested to give a

list of the names of neighbours who will be caretakers of the property in the time, they are away. When the homeowners return they must contact the tourist office and inform them.In the event of any potential crimes the listed caretakers will be able to inform the local police direct.

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´MUSEUM OF SEA AND SALT´ TO PUT TORREVIEJA ON THE TOURIST MAP The Eras de Sal´´ in the Torrevieja was the point of discussion for the president of the Diputacion de Alicante, Carlos Mazon and the mayor of Torrevieja this week as they considered the history of the salt industry becoming the central focus point of tourism and culture in the southern province. Rehabilitation

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museum would be undertaken and would also include more information surrounding the history of the city and its heritage.

The department of Architecture of the provincial and the Provincial Archaeological

Museum are to be involved in taking the plans further and will be considering funding also.

NEW ACCESS TO HABANERAS

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Recently a new ground floor access in the Habaneras shopping centre has been added in order to accommodate the high level of visitors.

Investigators from the National Police have had a busy week communicating with colleagues in Portugal, Austria, Germany, France, Greece, Luxembourg and Ireland, successfully shutting down a counterfeit money operation which spanned the continent.

The ground floor access extends up to the sky terrace which has a playground, urban garden, playroom, zip line and relaxation area as well as cafes. There is also a new restaurant UDON which is currently offering a FREE family dining experience competition where entrants must take a picture of themselves in any of the Habaneras restaurants, share on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #RealFamilyXmas and present their receipt of purchase. The winner will be announced on December 26th.

Five people were arrested in Spain in the Europol investigation, including in the Alicante province, a further six arrested across Europe, where 36 house searches and 44 interrogations have taken place with officers seizing 1,260 euro in fake notes in Spain alone.

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WOMEN FREED Officers from the Guardia Civil, working with colleagues in Rome, Italy, have freed 12 women who were being sexually abused in a town in northern Spain. The officers arrested a number of people accused of sexual exploitation and trafficking in an operation coordinated with the Italian authorities.

Finance

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A GAME-CHANGING YEAR AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! By Sam Kelly DipPFS, BA (Hons), Managing Partner, Chorus Financial.

nothing until you, the client, are comfortable to go ahead, whilst being fully aware of all potential charges. If you ultimately don’t go ahead with a proposal, then it likely means the proposal wasn’t competitive enough, and that is the IFA’s failing, not yours.

I’m writing this article on the morning of the UK General Election results, where we’ve seen The Conservatives secure a parliamentary majority of 364 seats, their strongest since the Thatcher days. In anticipation of this result, we saw GBP strengthening against the EUR, and those gains took a further boost overnight. Regardless of our personal politics, seeing GBP/EUR touch 1.20 levels will be a huge relief for many of those relying on their GBP pensions, savings and investments, although this is still just the start of a very long journey. It’s also been unusual over the last few years to see the British pound and British stocks correlate, but clearly, the markets have more confidence overall this morning, as we’re also seeing real strength in the FTSE 100. By coincidence, we also wake this morning to a positive move in the China-US trade deal, so all in all, as we approach Christmas, there’s certainly a lot more to be merry about than this time last year. Chorus and our clients have also had an incredibly positive year, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who regularly read my column. When I started writing these articles many years ago, I couldn’t quite

anticipate the impact we would have on financial services here in Spain. I think you all know by now how financial advisory companies have operated historically in Spain and continue to do so today. We see people signed up to high fee plans tied for many years, then subsequently placed into overpriced, low-quality investment funds. This has left clients substantially worse off, whilst seeing IFAs pocketing staggering commission – as much as 7-13% on the first day your plan opens!

We’re seeing some evolution in these practices from some companies, but still so far to go. The latest objectional trend we saw in 2019 was the idea of the IFA charging thousands for initial advice before the client is even properly aware of the service offered, or indeed the charges. Imagine if you took your car into the garage for a quote and they said it would cost €1000 to let you know what they’d subsequently charge! An IFA should be confident enough in the value of their proposal to charge

Remember, when you see a Chorus advisor there will be no initial consultation fee, and we can offer you transparent plans with no tie-ins or undisclosed commissions. By using Chorus, clients can have EXACTLY the same tax beneficial products with as much as 75% lower annual fees. Coupled with our market-beating, low-fee fund portfolios, it’s a gamechanging combination. It’s only common sense to at least see what we have to offer before making a decision that could affect you financially for the rest of your life. As we go into 2020 my only hope is that other advisory firms understand that it is not the quality of their brochures or the fanciness of their office furniture that will help you achieve a comfortable income in retirement, but the quality of your portfolio and the value of the recommendation.

Wishing my readers a very Merry Christmas!

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SAVE THE PLANET AND THE ANIMALS, RECYCLE THIS CHRISTMAS After the gifts are unwrapped and the dinner is eaten, Christmas often leaves us with a huge amount of rubbish. Heres a guide to reduce and recycle your rubbish over the Christmas period. Over Christmas, our waste volumes double and the majority of our Christmas waste is wrapping paper. But did you know that there are many sustainable wrapping paper alternatives to help us reduce waste? • D r a w s t r i n g style cloth bags can be purchased in many different shapes and sizes and with a range of beautiful patterns. These bags are ideal for gifts and can be reused in the future. • Old maps, newspapers and comics can make beautiful and interesting wrapping paper. These are very easy to get hold of and the options are endless. • Dish towels are another creative way to wrap a gift. Simply wrap your gift in the new towel and tie together with a piece of ribbon or twine. This unique presentation gives your loved one an extra gift that will get much use. • Decorative boxes are wonderful

to put gifts in, they can be later used for other purposes around the house.

• Baskets and mason/glass jars are ideal for an edible gift and can be decorated with reusable ribbon. • Save your Christmas cards each year. You can cut them and make gift tags for your presents. • Donate your unwanted gifts to charity shops. Some new gifts can be used as raffle prizes for charities to raise money for worthy causes. Or simply donate your old and unwanted items to charity to make room for the new. • Bring your empty glass bottles and jars to recycle containers. Over Christmas, we go through huge amounts of glass bottles and jars that can all be recycled. Don't forget tin cans, plastic and cardboard can be recycled too. Find out where your local recycling containers are located. • Consider getting a garden compost bin. These bins are great and get much use over the holiday period. Save your fruit and vegetable cuttings and waste for the compost bin to help make your garden bloom in the Springtime.

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THE LATEST RESCUE, A LOVEBIRD Meet Umi a peach-faced lovebird. Umi was rescued from the streets locally when he landed on a lady's shoulders whilst she was outside in the garden. Little Umi was most likely an escapee or has been abandoned, but sadly no owner has been located. Sadly every year lovebirds and other domestic birds are found on the streets. This little guy was rather lucky as they don't do well in the wild and are often killed by larger birds or struggle to find food in the wild. Umi is now living at Happy Pets and enjoys chirping to music and getting head rubs! Every animal deserves a second chance.

ADOPT US Tiger and Puma are two brothers who were rescued from the streets during the summer. They were placed into foster and have grown into beautiful, healthy kittens. Both brothers are searching for a loving forever home. It would be a dream to find them a home together as they are a bonded pair. But they can be adopted separately. Both will be fully vaccinated and neutered before adoption. For more information contact Happy Pets happypetsrescue@hotmail.com

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YOUR DONATIONS SAVE LIVES At Happy Pets, we have 23 animals under our care. You can imagine the costs of the never-ending vet and food bills. Our last bill was 2200 euros for only 8 weeks of vet care. We are always in need of funding and pet food. Here are several ways you can help us continue to save lives. Donate via PayPal to happypetsrescue@hotmail.com or via bank transfer to BANC SABADELL IBAN: ES92 0081 1438 1100 0122 6330 Food and brown coin donations. We are always in need of pet food,

especially cat food. We use both wet and dry cat and kitten food. Food and coin donations can be dropped off at The Emerald Isle in La Florida. Or contact Zoe for collection on 656 346 936. Become a Fosterer Are you interested in opening up your heart and home to a rescue in need? If so then contact Happy Pets via email happypetsrescue@hotmail.com to find out more about fostering.

9 By Zoe Moran,President of Happy Pets animal rescue

Fundraising Can you organise and hold a fundraising event to raise muchneeded funds for our rescue? Please contact us via email with ideas and information. Your help is always much appreciated.

Adopt Would you like to offer a forever home to one of our rescues? Send us an email. We will send you an adoption application to get started.

I would personally like to thank you for all your help, donations, fundraising events and support throughout 2019. From myself and all the animals at Happy Pets Rescue we wish you a

Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to your continued support throughout 2020.

Zoe xx

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POSITIVE THOUGHTS POSITIVE MIND I do not need to tell you that we are coming up to the time of year when things can be a bit stressful, especially if you are trying to hold down a job, wind things up for Xmas, buy presents, juggle finances and come together with family, loved and challenging! With this in mind, I wanted to help you through it all and give you some awareness to not only get you through the festive period but throughout your life. Our mind is a powerful part of us and it can often become something of a challenge, particularly if we have had some traumatic or stressful events,

which most if not all of us have. The mind has two compartments that are vital for managing ourselves emotionally. The conscious part, which I like to call the gatekeeper, which absorbs events as they happen in realtime and the subconscious, which not only manages every part of our bodies functions but also keeps a track of every event and how it affected us. The subconscious most significant role

is to keep us alive and safe, from harm and death. To keep ourselves in a positive place we must learn to master the mind, by consciously observing what we are allowing into it and what we believe to be true, at any given time based on individual events. The subconscious part of our minds brings a challenge to this as it remembers events and then replays them, based on previous events of a similar nature. For example, if you had a bad accident in a car (This would obviously traumatise you) and then had an incident afterwards where you were in a car and someone may be pulled out on you or swerved and came close, your subconscious would perceive you being at risk, remember the previous accident and create in you feelings of the past. And also get you out of the situation as quickly and as is safe as possible (And rightly so) However your physical body would respond by remembering the trauma of the first accident and give you feelings similar to that event. So you may experience, intense fear rising, a more rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath and all sorts of other negative emotions and obviously, this wouldn´t be a pleasant experience! The longer we live the more we go through and this is how we become more fearful and develop anxiety. It's

all based on perception and the past. So now you can see why managing the mind is such an important part in our lives, especially if we want to live fully and courageously, without allowing fear to overwhelm us. It is essential we see each new event as just that and not allow our subconscious to play out a previous outcome. Every experience we have is a new one and should be treated as so. To do this we have to be aware of our triggers, what happens to put us in an anxious and fearful state and then learn to manage it, with new eyes. When we have a new challenge we must choose to believe in the 50% chance it will turn out well. We must focus on thinking and even imagining the situation to be a good one. Now I know this may sound difficult, but like everything in life that has value, it must be worked at. We should practice daily imagining good things and even when things don´t turn out quite as planned, we can still stay positive in accepting things are always working out as they should. Remembering not everything is meant for us. And that there are always doors opening, when we don´t expect them to and things popping into our reality that surprise us. Having a positive, optimistic mind serves us in not only how we

by Nicola Farnhill Connected to Self

experience life, but how we experience it. Positivity and optimism equate to our happiness. So please, whatever

you are going through now or fearing. Try to imagine the best outcome for all. Try to feel good about what is coming. Because at the end of the day, it´s worth the effort. If you are experiencing or are currently stuck in negativity and struggling to master your mind, why not take advantage of my ´New Year, New You´coaching offer? For more details, you can email connectedtoself@outlook.com or call me direct on 634316839.

Wishing you a positive and happy Christmas!! Much love Nicola xx

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Health & Wellbeing

N e w y e a rs resolutions

Heading into 2020, like every New Year will bring us all into contemplation. What has passed and what is to come. We will have no doubt about feeling like there are things we need to leave behind and things we want to bring in too. So the real question here is ´What do we actually want in our lives and most importantly how do we want to feel?´ I would like to live with a more open heart and be less judgemental. And also achieve more in my work, serving others and helping them open up to having the courage to embrace what they want, instead of settling for less. So how do enter in the New Year, knowing with certainty that we can make this one a great one? To start with we need to spend some time looking at areas of our lives that are lacking and here are a few ideas to get you on track. To live a more fulfilling and happier life we need to address our own needs, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We need to look at these things to have balance in our lives after all balance is something we all crave, it gives us the ability to find success, satisfaction and feelings of growth.

So it essential that we keep learning. Whether it is something of interest regarding a hobby or for our work. Learning gives us more skills, it makes us more creative and it makes us more interesting. Through knowledge we can go out into the world and interact more on a personal level and in a world that is diminishing in personal interaction, social skills are vital to the continuation of mentally, healthy, human race. Physically Our bodies need to be challenged too, not only through exercise but also through nutrition. I recently watched a video in which a doctor brought up the topic of diet, he raised the question ´Why are we the only species that goes on a diet? ´Every other animal has a diet that they eat and what keeps them naturally healthy. So why do we not know and understand our natural diet? Hmmm, something to think about?

Mentally

With so many different options of diet and exercise, don´t we owe it to ourselves to explore the options and find what is right for us as unique individuals?

As human beings, we need to keep our brains active, if not they become dull and stagnant and also destructive.

Daily exercise is essential to keep us fit and healthy and a balanced diet is required to make sure we can supply

our bodies with all they need to function at a good level. Emotionally How open is your heart? Are you closed to loving? Do you love yourself enough to give yourself what you need? Or are you open, loving and giving? Having kindness and empathy and compassion for others helps us stay connected and connected we must stay. For inclosure, the world will become more closed and cold. And I think we have seen enough of that already. As a person, you may not think you can make a difference in the world, but each time you love and give you make a difference. Every time you send a message of love or acceptance, you are opening the heart of another. Every time you give yourself some kindness and forgiveness you are loving yourself. Now I am not saying you shouldn´t steer yourself away from those that wish to hurt you, but you can move away from them peacefully, sending the hope for a happier and peaceful life themselves. You do not need to engage in negative emotions. This will only serve you with feelings of discomfort and less peace within. Spiritually Living a spiritual life means being connected with your inner source. Now, this may seem a bit far out, but hear

me out. Your intuition is connected to your inner source, it´s the feeling inside that tells you right from wrong. If you have lost this feeling then one of the easiest things to do is to practice meditation. Through meditation we allow ourselves to be quiet, to allow the inner voice to speak its wisdom. To trust ourselves to make the right decisions and to allow ourselves to be more accepting of our shortcomings. You see when we live constantly in the external world, always looking for answers outside of ourselves, they are never our own answers and this how we have come to live in the world we live in. A world where we follow others to not stand out and be seen as disruptive, to fit in. If you want to make next year the best one yet, why not look at all these aspects and ask yourself, on a scale of 1 to 10 how am I doing in each category? When you have the answers, see which ones you have scored the lowest and find ways in which to improve them. You will be surprised at how your life becomes happier, abundant and successful.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Health & Wellbeing

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SURVIVING THE FESTIVE SEASON

by Nicola Farnhill Connected to Self 10. Get plenty of sleep, so the festive season leaves you feeling refreshed and revived, for the New Year ahead.

I had to laugh when I started this article today, as I thought about our physical health in conjunction with Christmas and the New Year. For most of us, it is a time of indulgence of eating more and maybe drinking more than is normal. It´s a time for putting the scales away, partying and celebrating. And maybe not so much considering our health.

than I usually do and as we all know there is usually a richness about Christmas food and drink that we just can´t ignore and so I thought I would give you my ten top tips for getting through the festive season alive and well!

For me, not so much, I´ve done my share of partying and I tend to utilize the holiday season, for kicking back and relaxing with close family and friends, thinking about loved ones that are no longer with me. And making those long-distance phone calls to special friends that I haven't seen for a while. I also like to take time for long walks and maybe an odd stop off for a beer and tapas along the way!

1. When out on your Christmas do or partying try to drink a glass of water with or in between each alcoholic beverage. Water re-hydrates us and also dilutes down the alcohol and helps our liver cope with the overload.

6. Plan to have a day off between parties, where you know there will be an excess of food and drink.

2. Eat a meal that is packed with carbohydrates before drinking, to line your stomach and help to soak it all up.

7. Dance. Dancing burns off those extra calories you may have taken in and also gives you that feelgood factor.

3. When eating from a buffet, try to fill half of your plate with vegetables and salad, leaving a small space for those naughty but nice goodies.

8. Make love. Christmas is the perfect time to spend with your loved one and sex is also a great calorie burner. So get saucy!

4. Take a walk after a heavy meal, to help your digestion and work off those extra calories.

9. Plan with or get a gym buddy and go to the gym, Why wait for the New year?

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Share the choccies.

Sharing your food means you only eat half the amount! And sharing is caring!

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So why not have the intention of making this Christmas a healthier one, every choice we make reflects on us and creates long-lasting effects. Remember what they say... ‘A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips´ But jokes aside, Make sure you stay safe, happy and healthy. And enjoy the festive season.

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Dear Mrs Bar Humbug

Do not stress yourself about others, it will Christmas is here again and here I am only ruin your festive spirit! hosting the world and his dog... As you have pointed out, if it’s your turn Again! I don’t mind having my family and to host yet again then it is you that is in close friends but I feel like people are just control! taking the P! If you feel in your heart that people are My sister has decided to invite a complete starting to take advantage of your goodwill stranger into our house for Christmas dinner then just say NO! and I think this is just too much now.

If you manage to incorporate half of these tips, then you stand a great chance of starting those New years resolutions of getting fit and healthy a fighting chance, as you will be closer to your goal. Being healthy in the body also helps you be healthy in your mind, and we all know how important that is!

Far too many of us forget this. Stand your ground and don’t feel bad about it. Tell your sister that next year her friend will be more than welcome….when your sister plays host and holds her very own Christmas feast for all! A very merry, stress-free Christmas to you!

Would you do the same to your sister? Davina xxx What do you think, am I just being mean Would your sister’s friend invite you if she had a full house? I now? f you feel like you have enough on your plate then that’s the end of it! Simply tell your Mrs Bar Humbug! sister you have enough people to entertain and that she will not be able to invite her. Christmas time should be an occasion for happiness, laughter and fun.

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Food & Drink

How To Make An Epic

Christmas Dinner

If you are making the Christmas dinner this year and are not looking forward to it. Then follow the delightful menu below and you will not fail. Whether you are an experienced cook or more of a ´let´s get a takeaway´ kind of person, this foolproof guide will see you sailing through the day and have your guests booking their place at your table for next year!

we can carve the breast cutting deeply into the meat horizontally, then by placing the knife towards the front and the breast bone and slicing about a quarter of an inch per slice, so the slices come away cleanly and without any bits. Stuffing • 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped • 1tbsp vegetable oil • 1tbsp finely chopped sage • 3oz white breadcrumbs • 1 beaten Egg • Salt and pepper

Soften the onion in the oil, then mix with the sage, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Bind together with the egg and shape into balls.

Roasting Heat your over to 180c degrees and take away any giblets from inside the turkey. Baste generously with butter and season with salt and pepper Pop the turkey into a good-sized roasting tin, breast side up and place in the middle of the over. Cook for 40 minutes per kilo and if more than 4 kilos, cook for 45 minutes per kilo after that. Check to make sure the meat is cooked through by placing a knife into the leg and see if the juices run clear. Take Turkey out of the oven and allow to rest for half an hour or so, allowing it to continue cooking. Carving First remove the legs, slicing down and slightly under. Next remove the wings, the same. Now

Grab a large bag of Brussel sprouts and peel off any dirty and rough leaves, then cut into halves. Blanch in boiling, salted water for around 2-3 minutes and drain. Heat some olive oil and fry off some chopped Pancetta, until slightly crispy. Add the sprouts to the Pancetta and fry again for another 2-3 minutes, tossing now and then.

The Turkey A lot of people like to get a frozen turkey in advance, but for taste, a fresh turkey is the best option. Size-wise you need to be thinking around 2 to 2.5 kg for 4/6 people and add an extra kilo per 2 persons. Of course, any leftovers can go towards a tasty Turkey curry or sandwiches with your favourite pickle.

No Christmas dinner is complete without Brussel sprouts and they are perfect with Pancetta

Roughly chop a handful of chestnuts, add them to the sprouts and pancetta, mix gently and squeeze over the zest of half a lemon.

Preheat the oven to 190c

Apple and cranberry sauce • 500g of cranberries • 2 Bramley apples • 150g golden caster sugar • 1 cinnamon stick

Parboil washed, King Edward potatoes in salted water and drain in a colander, then shake around a bit to roughen the edges.

Place all the ingredients into a pan with a drop of water. Pop on heat and bring to the boil, then simmer until the fruit softens and thickens.

Add about 5 tbsp of duck fat into the roasting tin and heat up in the preheated oven.

Turkey gravy • 4 cups of turkey stock from the roasting tin or chicken stock from cubes. • Half a cup of butter cut up into 8 pieces • Half a cup of all-purpose flour

Roast in a tin for 30 minutes. The perfect roast potatoes

Place the potatoes in the fat once heated and sprinkle with thyme, sprigs of sage and rock salt and place in the oven and cook until golden and crunchy, turning with a fish slice halfway through cooking. The Vegetables Choose your favourite vegetables and steam in an electric or hob, based steamer making sure to cook through, but not overcook, making them soggy. About 12 minutes. The Brussel sprouts

Strain the turkey stock. Then melt the butter in a pan and season with black pepper. Slowly whisk in the flour, until its fully absorbed. Then gently mix in the turkey stock over a gentle heat. Serve all together and enjoy! Merry Christmas!!

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CODEWORDS

Codewords are crosswords with no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number! To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters.

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CRYPTOGRAM Cryptograms are simple-substitution ciphers where every letter of the alphabet has been switched. Your task is to use pattern recognition and your grammar and vocabulary abilities to decipher the hidden quote. Hint: start with the 1, 2 and 3 letter words, and remember that the most common letters in the English language are E-T-A-I-O-N, in roughly that order. Good luck!

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SUZUKI HELPING FEED THE HUNGRY

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to the Food Bank Foundation to be distributed among the most needy during the Christmas Campaign of this 2019. The results could not have been more satisfactory. The winning couple, formed by journalists Fernando Carríon and Alfonso García, obtained an average consumption of 4.0 litres / 100 km, an absolute record figure that will deliver just over 2,000 kilos of food. The test ran along a route with real traffic of 57.4 km with departure and finish at a farm located in Tres Cantos, on the outskirts of Madrid, passing through intermediate points through Colmenar Viejo and San Agustín de Guadalix.

SAN JAVIER WASTE YOUR TIME is a real DON´T off-road series, not only by design and performance, but also by consumption and ecology.

In order to deliver the food, several Suzuki vehicles were loaded with the likes of cooking oil, baby milk, pasta, preserves and, above all, children's IMPORTED VEHICLES food, which will be distributed among DUPLICATE DOCUMENTS legally recognised charities to be CHANGES OF SERVICE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES shared out to those in need. Suzuki Motor Ibérica, with this year's MOVIL delivery, has donated a total of 968 193 035 7,500 kilograms to the Food Bank Foundation, a small grain of sand that helps the food bank serve more than 166,000 people (10,767 infants) every year, according to 2018 data.

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For what is now the fourth consecutive year, Suzuki Motor Iberian has organised Litros X Kilos, a solidarity campaign which aims to provide food for those in need at Christmas. The idea is simple, challenging motoring experts to reduce their fuel consumption, under real conditions, of the Suzuki Vitara 1.4 VVT 4x4 140 hp, which is set at 6.1 litres / 100 km. The test therefore has a double challenge and a double benefit. On the

one hand, it helps demonstrate the driving skills for achieving the lowest possible consumption, and on the other, the reward of achieving a higher donation, thus helping the food banks and the environment at the same time. Then, the difference between the approved average consumption and that obtained during the campaign is multiplied by 100 and by the number of participating cars and becomes kilos of staple food, which will be delivered

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The winners took a total of 58 minutes and 45 seconds to complete the route, marking an average speed of 58.7 km / h. It should be noted that in this edition, the result was challenging, since no less than 4 couples also obtained a consumption of 4.0 litres, although with a little more time.

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TYRED AND TESTED began to operate a retail tyre business. Meanwhile, on the same day in 1892, Alexander Brown and George Stillman of Syracuse, New York, patented the first inflatable automobile tyre. Before the pneumatic tyre, wheels were often made of solid rubber. This made travel a rather bumpy experience.

MOTORING HISTORY Samuel Firestone We are going way back to 1868 for our first trip through motoring history as on this day, 20 December, Harvey Samuel Firestone, founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, one of the first global makers of car tyres and an important contributor to North American economic growth in the 20th century, was born. Firestone reportedly had driven the first buggy fitted with tyres in Detroit whilst working as a manager for an uncle’s buggy-manufacturing firm. When that business folded, Firestone moved to Chicago and, with partners,

In 1940, the 1,000,000th Volkswagen Kubelwagen was produced. Commonly known as the "Tub" car, it was mostly used for rail, industrial or agricultural use before becoming a light military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the German military (both Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS). The Tub was based heavily on the Volkswagen Beetle, it was prototyped as the Type 62, but eventually became known internally as the Type 82. As we began talking about tyres, or tires to use the American spelling for a moment, and we have touched on WWII, it seems poignant to point out that on this day in 1945 in America tyre rationing ended. Controls had been implemented in 1941 as part of the war effort with Tire Rationing Boards issuing certificates for tires or retreading upon application. Certificates for new tires had been restricted to vehicles required for public

In association with health and safety (medical, fire, police, garbage and mail services), essential trucking (food, ice, fuel), and public transportation.

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Back home in 1970, Britain’s highest motorway (1,220 ft), the M62 section around junction 22 IMPORTED VEHICLES at Rishworth Moor DUPLICATE DOCUMENTS near Littleborough CHANGES OF SERVICE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES opened. The M62 also featured the first section of MOVIL heated road surface 968 193 035 in the country and MOTORING HISTORY 3 - Rationing formed part of the unsigned Euro-route was liquidated at auction. Probably E20 Shanon to St Petersburg. The area the most famous cars built by Kissel is also well known by motorists using were the Gold Bug Speedsters which the stretch, not less because of the were popular with some celebrities, weather conditions through all seasons, including Amelia Earhart. but also as the motorway divides to In 1934 Citroen went into bankruptcy. pass farms with the road sweeping André Citroën died as a poor broken some distance away as it splits to pass man in July 1935, never knowing how properties standing defiant against the his legacy would continue long after his transport development. death. In the tear 2000, on the same Jumping to tomorrow, remember when day, Citroen made history in the UK by we spoke about the Kissel Motor Car selling more than 100,000 vehicles in Company being one of the first firms a year for the first time ever, beating to develop the convertible? In 1931 the its previous best figure by more than company based in Hartford, Wisconsin, 11,000. C/ Sierra de la Muela, 40 Pol. Ind. Los Urreas 30730 San Javier

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A VERY MERRY XMAS AND RUN SANTA, RUN A HAPPY NEW PANTO The cast of the Rojales Pantomime Group are looking forward to entertaining lots of you at their brand new exciting pantomime TREASURE ISLAND at The Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio January 30/31st and February 1st at 7.30 pm. Long John Silver and his dastardly pirates, along with other crew members, sail away on the Squire’s ship The Hispaniola to the Caribbean but who will be the first to find and claim the treasure, if indeed there is any to find? Come along and join in the fun and mayhem that ensues along the way and, as in any pantomime, audience participation is mandatory…oh yes it is! As well as lots of rip-roaring songs, the very

talented dance group The Crazy Ladies will be providing entertaining dances throughout. Don’t miss out on all this fun get your tickets priced at only 8€ adults, 5€ children from the following outlets –

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On Christmas Eve, the streets of Almoradí will be awash with red and white, as Santas from around the area will converge on the town for a charitable run.

a ticket to redeem after the race to obtain a drink and a piece of Coca de las Bayas. The only requirement is to take part completely dressed as Santa Claus, oh, and to have fun.

The good news is that you don’t have to be the real Santa to take part, you can just be one of his helpers who dress up for the season to take part in the fifth Trotada Popular.

If you don’t want to run then La Trotada is an opportunity to enjoy a morning with families and friends taking in the spectacle, but if you do take part it is a good excuse to dress up and celebrate Christmas with family, friends or your fellow elves.

The 4-kilometre route, which will run through the streets of Almoradí, will begin at 11:00 in the morning at the Plaza de la Libertad, which is also where the fun run will end. If you do fancy taking part then you must register, but registration is free and can be done at the tourist office in the town, where you will be issued with

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Torrevieja U3A took part in the annual carols in the town square concert on Friday 13th, along with members from many other organisations. A great festival of fun in the night skies with music provided by a Spanish band and also the band of the RBL. The petanca section had their normal Sunday session which was followed by 22 of the members partaking in a Christmas meal. The U3A welcomed 16 members of the barbershop harmony choir Spangles to its annual Christmas meeting on Monday 16th December. The singing was extremely good and the variety of music was excellent. The audience was kept well entertained

Torrevieja Christmas fair Last week the Mayor of commerce Eduardo Dolon opened the Christmas market on Paseo Vista Alegre which can be visited until January 3rd 2020.

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Friday 20th December 2019

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Meet the Street at Christmas 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Island Medics 12:45 The Customer is Always Right 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 Still Open All Hours 21:30 EastEnders 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Would I Lie to You? 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show

07:30 Meet the Street at Christmas 08:15 Island Medics 09:00 Love in the Countryside 10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 Eggheads 14:30 The Best Christmas Food Ever 15:15 Coast 15:40 Talking Pictures 16:30 The Bishop’s Wife 18:15 The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 19:00 Richard Osman’s House of Games 19:30 Only Connect 20:00 Mountain Vets 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Cunk and Other Humans 23:35 Newsnight

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Judge Rinder 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 The Switch 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Cash Trapped 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:30 Coronation Street at Christmas 22:30 Ball and Boe: A Very Merry Christmas 23:30 ITV News

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Flour Power 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:10 Escape to the Country 16:10 Money for Nothing 16:55 BBC Weekend News 17:05 BBC London News 17:15 Final Score 18:15 Live: Match of the Day 20:30 The Hit List 21:15 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 22:20 Casualty 23:10 BBC Weekend News 23:30 Match of the Day

07:20 Top Class 07:50 This Farming Life 08:50 MasterChef: The Professionals 09:50 MasterChef: The Professionals 10:50 Newsies: The Broadway Musical 13:00 Victorian Bakers 14:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events 14:45 Live: Olympia International Horse Show 17:30 Porridge 18:15 Swallows and Amazons 19:45 Natural World 20:45 Dad’s Army 21:20 Natural World 22:20 Dave Allen: God’s Own Comedian 23:20 Cunk and Other Humans 23:25 Radio 2 In Concert

07:00 Dino Dana 07:10 Super 4 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 08:00 Dare Master 08:05 Robozuna 08:30 Mr Bean 08:55 Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! 09:25 ITV News 09:30 The Sara Cox Show 10:25 James Martin’s Saturday Morning 12:35 John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 13:35 Nadia’s Family Feasts 14:35 ITV Lunchtime News 14:50 Midsomer Murders 16:50 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 17:20 ITV Evening News 17:40 ITV News London 17:50 Shrek 19:25 The Chase: Celebrity Special 20:25 In For a Penny 21:10 Casino Royale 23:55 ITV News

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 You’ve Been Framed! 08:10 I’m a Celebrity... Legends of the Jungle 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:50 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:45 Supermarket Sweep 16:50 Dinner Date 17:50 Dress to Impress 19:00 Dress to Impress 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 Shopping with Keith Lemon

07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 07:55 Emmerdale 08:25 Emmerdale 08:50 Heartbeat 09:55 George and Mildred 10:30 George and Mildred 11:05 Man About the House 11:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 21:00 Vera 23:00 Vera

07:00 World of Sport 07:10 The Protectors 07:35 The Saint 08:30 Columbo 10:20 Minder 11:25 The Sweeney 12:25 The Professionals 13:30 The Saint 14:35 Kojak 15:40 Quincy, M.E. 16:45 Minder 17:55 The Professionals 18:55 The Sweeney 20:00 The Chase 21:00 Made in Britain 22:00 Rocky

07:30 The King of Queens 07:55 The King of Queens 08:20 The King of Queens 08:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:40 Frasier 10:10 Frasier 10:40 Frasier 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 The People’s Vet 14:05 Escape to the Chateau: DIY 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Flirty Dancing 22:00 Celebrity Gogglebox 23:00 The Last Leg

07:00 Childrens TV

07:00 World of Sport

08:10 Capture the Flag

07:00 Childrens TV

07:10 The Protectors

09:55 Everybody Loves

11:35 Access

Saturday 21st December 2019 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:55 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:00 The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale 14:00 I’m a Celebrity... Legends of the Jungle 15:00 You’ve Been Framed! 15:30 Jack Frost 17:35 Liar Liar 19:25 Four Christmases 21:10 The Holiday 23:50 Family Guy

07:00 Rising Damp

07:25 Agatha Christie’s Poirot

07:35 The Professionals

Raymond

10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Christmas Getaway 13:50 Neighbours 14:20 Shoelaces for Christmas 16:00 A Christmas in Tennessee 17:45 5 News 18:00 Friends 18:30 Friends 19:00 Neighbours 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Secrets Of The Christmas Factory 22:00 Cruising with Jane McDonald 23:00 Sandringham: The Royals At Christmas

11:45 The African Queen

08:25 The Big Fish Off

10:25 The King of Queens

09:20 Monster Carp

10:55 The Simpsons

14:00 The Goonies

10:30 ITV Racing

11:25 The Simpsons

16:10 Scrooge - A

11:30 Columbo

11:55 The Simpsons

09:25 Inspector Morse

13:30 Mr Bean

12:25 The Simpsons

11:40 Inspector Morse

14:05 World Cup Rivalries 13:00 Two by Two 14:30 Live: ITV Racing 14:40 Garfield: A Tail of

08:20 Agatha Christie’s Poirot

13:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 15:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple

Live

Two Kitties

17:00 Aces High 19:15 Where Eagles Dare 22:20 Rambo: First Blood Part II

17:50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Midsomer Murders

16:15 Madagascar 18:00 Channel 4 News 18:30 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 19:30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown 20:30 Men in Black 22:20 Daddy’s Home 2

Christmas Carol 18:00 Agatha & the Truth of Murder 19:45 5 News Weekend 19:50 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Carol 21:20 Our Yorkshire Farm 22:20 Jane McDonald & Friends 23:20 Freddie Mercury: A Christmas Story

TV Picks of the Day SITTING COMFORTABLY? Joanna Page makes her CBeebies debut as the reader on Christmas Day, ahead of the much-anticipated Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. She reads Snow by Sam Usher, a wintery story about a little boy who wants to play in the snow but must wait for his grandfather. During the countdown to Christmas, Robbie Williams makes his second appearance on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. On Friday 20 December, he reads The Twelve Dogs Of Christmas by author Alison Ritchie and illustrator Marisa Morea. On Sunday 22 December, Vicky McClure reads Augustus And His Smile by Catherine Rayner about a tiger on the hunt for his lost smile. Monday 23 December sees the return of jazz and soul star Gregory Porter. As part of BBC Teach’s Bring The Noise campaign, he sings festive favourite Walking In A Winter Wonderland. Over the festive period, there are also opportunities to watch favourite readers from previously seen episodes. On Christmas Eve, Justin Fletcher reads The Night Before Christmas. On Boxing Day, Idina Menzel reads Robin’s Winter Song. On New Year’s Eve, Tom Hardy reads You Must Bring A Hat. 22:30 Ball and Boe: A Very Merry Christmas 23:00 Sandringham: The Royals At Christmas

Friday 20th December 9:30pm

Ball & Boe: A Very Merry Christmas They’re back. After the massive success of their previous albums and sold out tours, the unstoppable force that is Michael Ball and Alfie Boe reunite for an unmissable festive night of music. Showcasing both their unique blend of extraordinary talent and infectious humour, the iconic duo will perform exciting new material alongside some Christmas favourites, as well as singing with special guests Dame Shirley Bassey, Luke Evans and Gregory Porter.

Television Guide

Sunshine News • Friday 20th December 2019

Sunday 22ndDecember 2019

07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:05 Britain’s Christmas Story 11:05 Home 12:30 Snow Bears 13:30 Hold the Sunset 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:50 Toy Story 16:05 Penguins of Madagascar 17:30 Merry Madagascar 17:50 BBC Weekend News 18:05 BBC London News 18:15 The BFG 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 His Dark Materials 22:00 FX’s A Christmas Carol 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day 2

07:15 The Instant Gardener 08:05 This Farming Life 09:05 Countryfile 10:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 The Sweet Makers 13:30 Talking Pictures 14:10 Paint Your Wagon 16:40 Finding Neverland 18:15 Porridge 19:00 Chris and Michaela: Under the Christmas Sky 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Dragons’ Den 22:00 The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan 23:00 The Ranganation 23:45 Cunk and Other Humans

07:00 Dino Dana 07:10 Super 4 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 08:00 Dare Master 08:05 Mr. Magoo 08:30 Mr Bean 08:55 Robozuna 09:25 ITV News 09:30 The Sara Cox Show 10:25 Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear 11:25 John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 12:25 Nadia’s Family Feasts 13:25 ITV Lunchtime News 13:35 Midsomer Murders 15:35 How to Spend It Well at Christmas 16:35 The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale 17:35 ITV Evening News 18:00 Pride of Britain: Celebrating 20 Years 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Dancing on Ice 22:00 Quantum of Solace

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Croods 11:30 Kung Fu Panda 12:50 Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular 13:00 A Berry Royal Christmas 14:00 BBC News at One 14:15 BBC London News 14:25 Toy Story 2 15:55 Brave 17:20 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out 17:45 Billionaire Boy 18:45 Pointless 19:30 BBC News at Six 19:45 BBC London News 20:00 A Question of Sport 20:30 The Goes Wrong Show 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Still Open All Hours 22:00 FX’s A Christmas Carol 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 King Gary

07:55 This Farming Life 08:55 Olympia International Horse Show 09:55 Talking Pictures 10:35 The Greatest Story Ever Told 13:40 Flog It! 14:25 Talking Pictures 15:15 Entrapment 17:00 Natural World 18:00 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 19:00 Winter’s Weirdest Events 19:30 Inside the Factory 20:30 Christmas University Challenge 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 A Life on Screen 23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:45 The Lady in the Van

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Midsomer Murders 12:25 The Mummy Returns 14:45 ITV Lunchtime News 15:10 ITV News London 15:15 The Santa Clause 17:15 Catchphrase 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 Gremlins

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:40 Emmerdale Omnibus 10:15 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:15 In For a Penny 14:00 Catchphrase 15:00 You’ve Been Framed! 15:35 Shrek the Halls 16:00 The Santa Clause 2 18:10 Elf 20:00 Uncle Buck 22:00 Love Actually

07:00 George and Mildred 07:25 George and Mildred 07:50 Heartbeat 08:55 Heartbeat 09:55 Inspector Morse 12:10 Agatha Christie’s Marple 14:05 Bugsy Malone 16:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:00 Midsomer Murders 20:00 The Queen 22:00 Victoria

07:00 Football’s Greatest 07:05 Freaky Friday 07:15 Fifth Gear

08:45 The Harry Hill Movie

08:00 The Protectors

10:30 Sunday Brunch

08:25 The Professionals

13:30 The Simpsons

09:20 Columbo 11:20 The Big Fish Off 12:25 Monster Carp 13:30 Brannigan

13:55 The Simpsons 14:25 The Simpsons 14:55 The Simpsons 15:25 The Simpsons 15:55 The Simpsons

16:25 The Borrowers 15:45 Battle of the Bulge 18:05 Channel 4 News 18:55 The Green Berets 22:00 Demolition Man

18:15 Food Unwrapped 19:15 Inside Cadbury: Chocolate Secrets Unwrapped 20:15 Paddington 22:00 Escape to the Chateau 23:00 Office Christmas Party

Monday 23rd December 2019 07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been Framed! 08:35 You’ve Been Framed! 09:00 Emmerdale 09:20 Coronation Street 10:25 You’ve Been Framed! 11:25 Spy Kids 13:15 Emmerdale 13:50 Coronation Street 14:50 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:45 You’ve Been Framed! 16:10 Catchphrase 17:10 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 19:15 The Secret Life of Pets 21:00 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 23:45 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Emmerdale 08:25 Emmerdale 08:55 Heartbeat 10:00 Peter & Wendy 12:05 Inspector Morse 14:25 Inspector Morse 16:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple

07:00 World of Sport 07:15 The Protectors 07:40 The Saint 08:30 Columbo 10:20 Minder 11:25 The Sweeney 12:35 The Professionals 13:35 The Saint 14:40 Kojak 15:45 Quincy, M.E. 16:50 Minder 17:55 The Professionals 19:00 The Sweeney 20:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 21:05 Jaws the Revenge 23:00 Lethal Weapon 3

18:40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 21:00 Vera 23:00 Vera

07:00 Moomins on the Riviera 08:20 The Rugrats Movie 09:50 The Big Bang Theory 10:15 The Big Bang Theory 10:40 The Big Bang Theory 11:10 The King of Queens 11:35 The King of Queens 12:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 12:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 13:05 Frasier 13:35 Lego Masters 14:35 White Christmas 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 The Simpsons 18:25 The Simpsons 19:00 Hollyoaks 19:55 Channel 4 News 20:00 The Secret World of Toys at Christmas 21:00 Gogglesprogs 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 The Crystal Maze

07:00 Childrens TV 11:30 Cruising with Jane McDonald 11:50 Friends 12:20 Friends 12:50 Friends 13:20 Friends 13:50 Father of the Bride 16:00 Sister Act 18:05 5 News Weekend 18:10 Celebrity Carols At Christmas 20:05 Building The Ice Hotel 21:00 Gregg Wallace’s Magical Christmas Market 22:00 Secrets Of The Mega Christmas Buffet 23:00 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies

07:00 Childrens TV 10:30 Cruising with Jane McDonald 10:50 Friends 11:20 Friends 11:50 Friends 12:20 Neighbours 12:50 From Time to Time 14:55 Mrs. Caldicot’s Cabbage War 17:10 The Time of Their Lives 19:05 Neighbours 19:30 Pets Do The Funniest Things At Christmas 20:00 Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words 22:00 Classic Christmas Comedy Moments 23:30 Steptoe and Son Ride Again

TV Picks of the Day Mond 23rd Dec 8pm

Secret World Of Toys at Christmas

Stream at any time

Sun 22nd Dec 8pm

The Queen

The Grand Tour Season 4

Diana, the “People’s

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from cars and set out on an epic journey across

A look at some of the biggest names in toys, from

understand and request that the Queen comforts

Cambodia and Vietnam…in boats. This adventure

Crayola and Top Trumps to FAO Schwarz and

her people. This also puts pressure on newly

packed voyage sees the hapless trio experience

elected Tony Blair (Michael Sheen), who constantly

thrills, spills and genuine danger as they try to

tries to convince the monarchy to address the

navigate their way through the world’s most

public.

iconic waterway - the Mekong Delta.

German teddy bear company Steiff. How do the businesses meet festive demand?

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Television Guide

Sunshine News • Friday 20th December 2019

Tuesday 24th December 2019

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 CBeebies Hansel and Gretel 10:45 The Gruffalo 11:15 The Gruffalo’s Child 11:40 Kung Fu Panda 3 13:05 Animal Park 14:00 BBC News at One 14:15 BBC London News 14:25 Toy Story 3 16:00 Frozen 17:35 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers 18:05 BBC News at Six 18:20 BBC London News 18:50 Beauty and the Beast 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Take Off with Holly and Bradley 22:00 FX’s A Christmas Carol 23:00 Not Going Out 23:40 The Vicar of Dibley

07:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 08:00 Pilgrimage 09:00 Pilgrimage 10:00 Pilgrimage 11:00 Christmas at St Paul’s 12:05 Talking Pictures 12:40 Murder on the Orient Express 14:45 Death on the Nile 17:00 A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley 18:00 Carols from King’s 19:20 The Morecambe and Wise Show 20:00 The Morecambe and Wise Show 20:30 Christmas University Challenge 21:00 Dragons’ Den 22:00 Gareth Malone’s Christmas Concert 23:00 QI 23:30 I’ll Get This

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Midsomer Murders 12:20 You’ve Been Framed! 13:25 ITV Lunchtime News 13:30 ITV News London 13:40 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 15:40 Santa Claus: The Movie 17:45 ITV Evening News 17:55 ITV News London 18:15 Elf 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 The Chase: Bloopers 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 23:05 Not The Robbie Williams Christmas Show

07:00 Breakfast 09:55 Stick Man 10:25 Zog 10:50 Piper 11:00 Christmas Day Eucharist 12:00 Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave 12:35 Top of the Pops 13:40 BBC News at One 13:55 Moana 15:30 The Snail and the Whale 16:00 The Queen 16:10 Finding Dory 17:40 Strictly Come Dancing 19:00 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 20:00 Call the Midwife 21:30 Gavin and Stacey 22:30 EastEnders 23:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys

07:00 Chimpanzee 08:15 Rise of the Guardians 09:40 Carols from King’s 11:00 Inside the Factory 12:00 The Planets 13:00 Dancing the Nutcracker: Inside the Royal Ballet 14:30 Gareth Malone’s Christmas Concert 15:30 Scrooge 17:30 The Queen 17:40 Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen 18:40 Upstart Crow 19:20 Dad’s Army 20:00 Morecambe & Wise 21:00 Christmas University Challenge 21:30 Dolly Parton: Here I Am 23:00 Glastonbury

07:30 Mr Bean 07:45 Scooby-Doo! 08:05 Mr. Magoo 08:30 Scrambled! 08:35 Mr. Magoo 08:50 Mr Bean 09:10 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud 09:30 Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays 10:05 Wishfart 10:25 Disney’s A Christmas Carol 12:10 Countrywise 12:55 Midsomer Murders 15:00 Coronation Street at Christmas 16:00 The Queen 16:10 Shrek the Halls 16:40 The Chase 17:40 ITV Evening News 18:00 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 19:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Coronation Street 22:00 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 23:20 Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been Framed! 08:35 You’ve Been Framed! 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 In For a Penny 11:15 Shrek the Halls 11:45 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 13:35 Emmerdale 14:05 Coronation Street 14:35 Coronation Street 15:05 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:00 Peter Pan 18:10 Catchphrase 19:15 Four Christmases 21:00 The Holiday 23:40 Family Guy

07:00 The Royal

07:00 World of Sport 07:10 Fifth Gear 07:55 The Royal 08:00 British Touring Car 08:45 Meet the Penguins Championship 09:50 Silverstone Classic 09:50 The Sound of Music Motor Racing Live 10:55 Goodwood 12:30 The Making of The Members’ Meeting 11:55 Columbo Sound of Music 14:00 The Chase: Live Celebrity Special 15:00 Lawman 13:00 Inspector Morse 17:05 The Cowboys 15:20 Inspector Morse 19:45 The Alamo 17:30 Agatha Christie’s 23:00 Unforgiven Poirot 18:40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 21:00 Vera 23:00 Vera

Wednesday 25th December 2019 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:50 Emmerdale 08:10 Coronation Street 08:35 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 10:25 You’ve Been Framed! 10:50 Catchphrase 11:50 Peter Pan 14:00 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 17:10 Elf 19:00 Uncle Buck 21:00 Jurassic World 23:30 Celebrity Juice

07:00 The Royal

08:00 George and Mildred 08:35 Rising Damp 09:05 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 11:25 Carry on Abroad 13:10 Carry on Again, Doctor 14:55 Carry on at Your Convenience 16:45 Carry on Matron 18:30 Carry on Camping

07:00 World of Sport 07:10 The Car Chasers 07:35 British Superbikes Motorcycle Racing 09:25 Goodwood Festival of Speed 10:25 When English Football Ruled Europe 11:30 When English Football Ruled Europe 12:30 Only When I Laugh 13:00 Mr Bean 13:30 Made in Britain 14:35 The Sting 17:10 Spartacus 21:00 Rocky II 23:25 Tremors

20:15 Carry On ... Up the Khyber 22:00 Carry on Doctor 23:50 Carry on Girls

07:20 Rugrats in Paris: The Movie 08:40 The Simpsons 09:05 The Simpsons 09:35 The Simpsons 10:05 Hotel for Dogs 12:05 Small Soldiers 14:10 A Christmas Carol 16:15 Father Christmas 16:50 The Snowman 17:20 The Snowman and the Snowdog 17:55 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 18:20 Channel 4 News 18:30 Home Alone 20:30 The Tiger Who Came to Tea 21:00 Child Genius 22:00 Gogglebox 23:55 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

07:00 Childrens TV

07:15 Rugrats Go Wild 08:35 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 09:05 The Bear 09:40 The Simpsons 10:10 The Simpsons 10:40 The Simpsons 11:10 The Simpsons 11:40 Ice Age 13:15 Father Christmas 13:45 The Snowman 14:20 The Snowman and the Snowdog 14:50 The Tiger Who Came to Tea 15:25 John Bercow’s Alternative Christmas Message 15:30 Channel 4 News 15:35 Back to the Future 17:55 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 20:10 The Great British Bake Off 21:30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 22:30 First Dates 23:30 Kylie’s Secret Night

07:00 Childrens TV

10:05 Premiership Rugby 11:00 Grounded 12:50 Friends 13:20 Neighbours 13:50 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 14:50 Access 14:55 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 15:55 My Fair Lady 19:35 Neighbours 20:00 The Yorkshire Vet 21:00 The Wonderful World of Chocolate 22:00 Cruising with Jane McDonald 23:00 Celebrity Carols At Christmas

09:10 Britain’s Favourite Xmas Songs 11:50 Celebrity Carols At Christmas 13:50 Neighbours 14:25 Scrooge - A Christmas Carol 16:10 Oliver! 19:15 Neighbours 19:40 Britain’s Favourite Xmas Songs 22:30 The Unseen: The Two Ronnies 23:55 Classic Christmas Comedy Moments

TV Picks of the Day Christmas Eve 8:30pm

Christmas Day 9:30pm

Christmas Day 11:30pm

The Chase : Bloopers

Gavin and Stacey

Kylie’s Secret Night

If you want a laugh this Christmas Eve, make sure you don’t miss The Chase: Bloopers. With outtakes and bloopers galore, all the bits you were never meant to see and some more bits you’ll want to see again, this hour long blooper and outtake special will be crammed with laughs, presented by Bradley Walsh and featuring The Governess, The Beast, The Vixen, The Sinnerman and The Dark Destroyer.

One-off festive edition of the comedy, which returns after a nine-year break. The Shipmans travel to Wales to spend Christmas with the Wests, but for Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, and their `baby’ is now nine. Smithy also continues to commit to his fatherly role, making the journey to Barry at weekends and every second Wednesday to see 12-year-old Neil the Baby. Nessa has adopted her own style of mothering, while Pam, Mick and Gwen have become the epitome of doting grandparents.

Fresh from her Glastonbury legends slot triumph and a raft of soldout tour dates throughout the world, this one-off sees an audience arrive for what they believe is a Kylie-themed fan extravaganza hosted by Alan Carr. They’re actually going to be spending a secret evening with the lady herself. Over the course of the show, Kylie Minogue will treat her guests to the ultimate thank you through heartfelt conversation with Alan, memorable performances, surprise moneycan’t-buy gifts, hidden camera VTs and funny stunts.

Television Guide

Sunshine News • Friday 20th December 2019

Thursday 26th December 2019

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Good Dinosaur 11:25 Wreck-It Ralph 13:00 Spy in the Snow 14:00 BBC News at One 14:15 BBC London News 14:25 Room on the Broom 14:50 The Boss Baby 16:20 Mimi And The Mountain Dragon 16:45 The Jungle Book 18:25 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death 18:55 BBC News at Six 19:10 BBC London News 19:20 Worzel Gummidge 20:20 Paddington 2 22:00 EastEnders 22:30 Would I Lie to You? 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:15 BBC Weather 23:20 Match of the Day

07:50 This Farming Life 08:50 Race Across the World 09:50 Race Across the World 10:50 The Planets 11:50 Oklahoma! 14:05 Guys and Dolls 16:30 The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl 17:30 Final Score 18:30 Porridge 20:00 The Many Faces of... 21:00 The Two Ronnies 21:30 Christmas University Challenge 22:00 Paddington: The Man Behind the Bear 23:00 A Life on Screen

07:00 Dino Dana 07:25 Super 4 07:55 Dare Master 08:00 The Powerpuff Girls 08:20 Teen Titans Go! 08:50 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud 10:00 Mr. Magoo 10:10 Mr. Magoo 10:25 Midsomer Murders 12:30 You’ve Been Framed! 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:50 Live: ITV Racing Live 16:30 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals 17:00 Tenable 18:00 ITV Evening News 18:15 In For a Penny 19:00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Coronation Street 21:30 Skyfall

07:00 Breakfast 09:05 Match of the Day 10:40 How to Train Your Dragon 2 12:10 Riders of Berk: Book of Dragons 12:30 Planet Earth II 14:00 BBC News at One 14:15 BBC London News 14:25 Raiders of the Lost Ark 16:15 Zootropolis 17:55 Grandpa’s Great Escape 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:20 BBC London News 19:30 Celebrity Mastermind 20:00 Worzel Gummidge 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 A Question of Sport 22:30 Have I Got News for You 23:00 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:30 BBC News at Ten 23:50 BBC London News

07:20 Love in the Countryside 08:20 This Farming Life 09:20 Race Across the World 10:20 Race Across the World 11:20 The Planets 12:20 Evil Under the Sun 14:15 Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 15:15 Becoming Jane 17:05 Emma 19:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 19:30 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 20:00 Mountain Vets 21:00 Christmas University Challenge 21:30 The Snow Wolf: A Winter’s Tale 22:30 The Limehouse Golem

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Midsomer Murders 12:25 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 14:25 ITV Lunchtime News 14:30 ITV News London 14:40 Jack Frost 16:35 Tenable 17:35 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 18:35 The Chase: Celebrity Special 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:40 ITV News London 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News 23:10 Love Actually

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:50 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:15 Emmerdale 09:05 Coronation Street 10:05 You’ve Been Framed! 11:05 Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang 13:15 Emmerdale 14:20 Coronation Street 15:25 Minion Madness 15:30 Minion Madness 15:40 Minion Madness 15:45 Minions 17:40 The Secret Life of Pets 19:25 Jurassic Park 22:00 Bridesmaids

07:00 The Royal

08:05 Agatha Christie’s Marple 10:15 Carry on Henry 12:00 Carry on Loving 13:50 Carry on Behind 15:35 Carry on Up the Jungle 17:20 Carry on Dick

07:00 Football’s Greatest 07:05 The Car Chasers 07:30 Dirtquake Motorbike Festival 08:20 The Isle of Man TT 09:10 The Isle of Man TT 10:10 Goodwood Revival 11:10 Football’s Foreign Legion 12:10 Banks of England 12:40 Columbo 14:45 Battle of the Bulge 17:55 The Green Berets 21:00 Rocky III 23:05 Rambo: First Blood Part II

19:10 Carry On: Follow That Camel 21:00 Vera 23:00 Vera

Friday 27th December 2019 07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 You’ve Been Framed! 08:10 Emmerdale 09:00 Coronation Street 09:25 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 10:25 You’ve Been Framed! 11:30 Spy Kids 13:20 Emmerdale 14:25 Coronation Street 15:00 Looney Tunes: Back in Action 16:45 Space Jam 18:30 The Lost World: Jurassic Park 21:00 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 23:40 Family Guy

07:00 The Royal

07:00 Snooker v Darts 07:05 The Protectors 07:50 George and 07:30 The Saint Mildred 08:20 Kojak 08:20 George and 09:20 Quincy, M.E. 10:25 Minder Mildred 11:30 The Sweeney 08:50 Carry On Don’t 12:35 The Professionals Lose Your Head 13:45 Live: ITV Racing 10:35 Goodbye, Mr. Chips Live 16:30 Columbo 12:40 The Wizard of Oz 18:30 The Professionals 14:40 Rising Damp 19:35 Mr Bean 16:40 Willy Wonka and 20:10 Police Academy 3: the Chocolate Back in Training 22:00 An Audience with Factory Billy Connolly 18:45 Agatha Christie’s 23:05 The Blues Brothers Poirot 21:00 Les Dawson Forever 22:00 Les Dawson Forever 23:00 Vera

07:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 07:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 07:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:25 Frasier 08:50 Frasier 09:20 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 11:05 The Boxtrolls 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 The Tiger Who Came to Tea 14:35 The Great British Bake Off 15:50 Guy Martin’s Great Escape 17:50 Channel 4 News 18:00 Ratatouille 20:10 Men in Black 3 22:00 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2019

07:00 Childrens TV

07:50 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:15 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 11:50 Short Circuit 13:45 The Simpsons 14:15 The Simpsons 14:45 The Big Bang Theory 15:10 The Secret World of Toys at Christmas 16:10 A Place in the Sun 17:10 Christmas at Chatsworth House 18:15 Channel 4 News 18:30 The Simpsons 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Gogglesprogs 21:00 The Crystal Maze 22:00 Richard Osman’s World Cup of the Decade 23:30 Gogglebox

07:00 Childrens TV

10:30 Access 10:35 Beethoven 12:25 Friends 12:55 Friends 13:25 Neighbours 13:55 Wyatt Earp 17:40 Neighbours 18:15 Cool Runnings 20:00 Secrets Of The Christmas Factory 21:00 The World’s Strongest Man 22:00 Susan Hill’s Ghost Story 23:55 The Woman in Black

11:35 Friends 12:05 Friends 12:35 Neighbours 13:05 Father of the Bride Part II 15:20 Sister Act 17:25 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 19:30 Neighbours 20:00 The World’s Strongest Man 21:00 Most Expensive Christmas Cruise Ship 22:00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments Ever

TV Picks of the Day Boxing Day 9:30pm

Boxing Day 7:00pm

Skyfall

When James Bond’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong and Agents around the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked, forcing M to relocate the agency. These events cause her authority and position to be challenged by Gareth Mallory the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows, aided only by field agent, Miss Eve Moneypenny, following a trail to the mysterious Tiago Rodriguez, a.k.a. Raoul Silva whose lethal and hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves

Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs On Boxing Day, Paul O’Grady again

returns to

once

Battersea

Dogs and Home. This year, Paul’s enlisted to help dogs with behavioural problems. There’s a reclusive mongrel called Misty who refuses to leave her kennel, a grumpy Yorkshire terrier called Teddy who refuses to walk and an American bulldog who’s lost her mojo after years enjoying pub life.

Boxing Day 10:00pm

Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2019 What meal did Donald Trump serve a visiting football team at the White House? Who is Andy King and what is he now known as? What did rapper Cardi B fail to trademark. and how did Jennifer Aniston break the internet in 2019? In an attempt to find out, Jimmy Carr welcomes Dara O Briain, Maya Jama, Asim Chaudhry, Roisin Conaty, Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding to the end-ofyear celebrity panel game, putting their knowledge of the past 12 months to the test. On hand to help are Jon Snow, Mitchell Brook Primary School and a whole host of celebrity question-setters

Television Guide

26 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Flour Power 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:10 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 16:00 Inside Out 17:30 Final Score 18:10 BBC Weekend News 18:20 BBC London News 18:30 Celebrity Mastermind 19:00 Alice Through the Looking Glass 20:45 The Hit List 21:30 Pointless Celebrities 22:20 Casualty 23:10 BBC Weekend News 23:30 Match of the Day

07:25 Top Class

07:00 Breakfast 08:40 Match of the Day 10:15 Monsters vs Aliens 11:40 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 13:00 Blue Planet II 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:50 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 16:50 Monsters University 18:25 Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure 18:30 BBC Weekend News 18:45 BBC London News 19:00 Countryfile 20:00 The Repair Shop 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 The Trial of Christine Keeler 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day 2

07:30 Countryfile 08:30 This Farming Life 09:30 The Great British Sewing Bee 10:30 The Great British Sewing Bee 11:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 13:00 Inside the Factory 14:00 Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 15:00 The Culture Show 16:00 Saving Mr. Banks 18:00 Australia: Earth’s Magical Kingdom 19:00 Natural World 20:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 20:30 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 21:00 Snow Cats and Me 22:00 Top Gear 23:15 Liam Gallagher: As It Was

Sunshine News • Friday 20th December 2019

Saturday 28th December 2019

07:00 Dino Dana 07:10 Super 4 07:55 This Farming Life 07:35 Thunderbirds Are 08:55 Race Across the Go 08:00 Robozuna World 08:25 Mr Bean 09:55 Race Across the 08:55 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud World 09:25 ITV News 10:55 The Planets 09:30 The Sara Cox Show 10:25 James Martin’s 11:55 The Planets Saturday Morning 12:55 Inside the Factory 12:35 John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 13:55 Nadiya’s Party 13:35 Nadia’s Family Feasts Feasts 14:55 Animal Babies: First 14:35 Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear Year on Earth 15:35 ITV Lunchtime News 15:55 The Ipcress File 15:45 Midsomer Murders 17:40 The Eagle Has 17:45 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals Landed 18:15 ITV Evening News 19:50 The Many Faces of... 18:25 ITV News London 18:30 Take Me Out 20:50 Dad’s Army 19:30 The Chase: 21:20 Natural World Celebrity Special 20:30 The Chase 22:20 Mystify: Michael 21:30 Guardians of the Hutchence Galaxy Vol. 2

07:00 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:50 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:15 The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale 14:15 Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 16:20 The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 18:10 Happy Feet Two 20:10 Jurassic Park III 22:00 The Hangover Part II

07:00 The Royal

07:00 Goals of the 80s 07:10 The Protectors 07:35 The Professionals 08:25 On the Buses 08:25 The Big Fish Off 08:55 On the Buses 09:25 Monster Carp 10:30 ITV Racing 10:40 Carry on Dick 11:30 The Professionals 12:25 Carry on at Your 12:35 The Sweeney Convenience 13:40 Mr Bean 14:10 Bugsy Malone 14:15 World of Sport 14:30 Live: ITV Racing 16:00 Agatha Christie’s Live Marple 17:00 World of Sport 18:00 The Queen 17:20 Lawman 20:00 Midsomer Murders 19:25 The Cowboys 22:00 Unforgiven 22:00 Vera 07:55 On the Buses

07:00 Carry on Jack 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 The King of Queens 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:55 Frasier 11:25 Baby’s Day Out 13:20 The Simpsons 13:50 The Simpsons 14:20 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 15:25 Sunshine on Leith 17:25 Mother’s Day 19:30 Channel 4 News 19:40 Snow White and the Huntsman 22:00 Baywatch

07:00 PChildrens TV 10:20 Access 10:25 Friends 10:55 Friends 11:30 Friends 12:05 Friends 12:35 Babe 14:25 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 17:15 Live: Premiership Rugby 19:35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 20:00 The World’s Strongest Man 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Mamma Mia! 23:15 Calendar Girls

Sunday 29th December 2019

07:00 Dino Dana 07:10 Super 4 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 08:00 Mr. Magoo 08:40 Mr Bean 08:55 Robozuna 09:25 ITV News 09:30 The Sara Cox Show 10:25 Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear 11:25 John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 12:25 Nadia’s Family Feasts 13:25 ITV Lunchtime News 13:30 Dancing on Ice 15:25 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 16:25 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 17:45 Tenable 18:45 ITV Evening News 18:55 ITV News London 19:00 Quizmaster 20:35 The Chase: Celebrity Special 21:35 Torvill & Dean 23:30 ITV News 23:45 Knocked Up

07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:25 Emmerdale

07:00 The Royal

07:00 World Cup Rivalries 07:05 Escape From Planet 07:00 Childrens TV

08:05 Carry on Henry

07:20 Fifth Gear

09:50 Heartbeat

Omnibus 10:20 Coronation Street

10:55 Heartbeat 12:00 Heartbeat

Omnibus 13:50 Take Me Out

13:05 Carry on Abroad

14:55 Catchphrase

14:50 Carry On ... Up the

15:55 Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang 18:05 Hotel Transylvania 19:55 Despicable Me 2 22:00 Fast & Furious 8

Khyber 16:35 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:40 Agatha Christie’s

Earth

10:50 Britain’s Greatest

08:05 Fifth Gear

08:30 The Simpsons

08:55 Columbo

08:55 The Simpsons

10:55 Columbo

09:25 The Simpsons

12:55 The Chase: Celebrity Special 14:00 Fishing Allstars 14:30 The Big Fish Off 15:35 Monster Carp 16:35 The War Wagon 18:45 The Alamo 22:00 Lethal Weapon 3

Poirot 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 22:00 Vera

09:55 The Simpsons 10:30 Sunday Brunch

Bridges 11:05 Friends 11:35 Friends 12:10 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

13:30 Hulk 16:10 The Core

14:20 The King and I

18:45 Channel 4 News

17:05 Power Rangers

19:00 The Supervet: Noel 19:25 5 News Weekend Fitzpatrick 19:30 The World’s 20:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 21:00 Eddie the Eagle 23:00 Joe Lycett: I’m About to Lose

Strongest Man 20:30 Britain’s Favourite Biscuit 2019 22:00 Peter Kay Comedy

Control And I Think

Genius: In His Own

Joe Lycett

Words

TV Picks of the Day Sun 29th Dec 10pm

Peter Kay: Comedy Genius Garlic bread. The big light. Been busy? I’ll have two o’ them wiffies. We all know the most famous lines, but do we know the real life behind the laughs? This film charts Peter Kay’s rise from the back streets of Bolton to performing record-breaking arena tours. This special features favourite clips from all Peter’s television comedies, from Phoenix Nights to Car Share, plus behind-scenes stories and interview footage filmed over the years with the man himself.

Sun 29th Dec 10pm

Top Gear: Nepal Special

Top Gear sets out on perhaps its toughest road trip ever a high-altitude voyage from Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, to the Forbidden City of Lo Manthang, a secretive kingdom perched high on the Tibetan plateau, on the far side of the Himalayas. On their journey, the Top Gear presenters battle river crossings, mudslides and dizzying mountain passes on a trip that would test even the hardiest new 4x4s on the planet to the limit.

Sun 29th Dec 8:55pm

Despicable Me 2

When Gru, the world’s most super-bad vturned super-dad has been recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru’s own, He has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness.

Television Guide

Sunshine News • Friday 20th December 2019

Monday 30th December 2019

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Planes 2: Fire & Rescue 11:15 Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 12:35 The Highway Rat 13:00 Life in the Snow 14:00 BBC News at One 14:15 BBC London News 14:25 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 16:20 Shrek 2 17:45 Top of the Pops 18:45 Pointless 19:30 BBC News at Six 19:45 BBC London News 20:00 Snow Animals 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 The Trial of Christine Keeler 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Gavin and Stacey

07:05 Mountain Vets 08:05 This Farming Life 09:05 The Great British Sewing Bee 10:05 The Great British Sewing Bee 11:05 Talking Pictures 12:05 Escape to Athena 14:00 The Apartment 16:00 Some Like It Hot 18:00 Australia: Earth’s Magical Kingdom 19:00 Natural World 20:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 20:30 Mastermind 21:00 Only Connect 21:30 Christmas University Challenge 22:00 Snow Cats and Me 23:00 Frankie Boyle’s New World Order 23:45 The Best of 20102015 Wipe with Charlie Brooker

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Judge Rinder 11:30 Midsomer Murders 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:35 ITV News London 13:45 Twister 15:55 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 19:00 In For a Penny 19:25 ITV Evening News 19:40 ITV News London 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Alan Carr’s Celebrity Re-Play 2019 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:15 The Holiday

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Revolting Rhymes 10:30 Chicken Run 11:50 The Farmer’s Llamas 12:20 The Railway Children 14:05 BBC News at One 14:20 BBC London News 14:30 Paddington 2 16:10 Shrek the Third 17:35 Gangsta Granny 18:45 Pointless 19:30 BBC News at Six 19:50 BBC London News 20:00 Celebrity Mastermind 20:30 EastEnders 21:05 Holby City 22:05 Dame Edna Rules the Waves 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:15 BBC Weather 23:20 The Graham Norton Show

7:55 This Farming Life 08:55 The Great British Sewing Bee 09:55 The Great British Sewing Bee 10:55 Wild Tales from the Village 11:55 Talking Pictures 12:30 The Big Country 15:10 Talking Pictures 15:55 The Heroes of Telemark 18:00 Australia: Earth’s Magical Kingdom 19:00 Natural World 20:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 20:30 Christmas University Challenge 21:00 A Life on Screen 22:00 Billy Elliot 23:45 Mock the Week

07:00 Good Morning

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 I’m a Celebrity: Surviving the Jungle 08:10 The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Catchphrase 11:00 I’m a Celebrity... Legends of the Jungle 12:00 Take Me Out 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:00 Catchphrase 15:00 You’ve Been Framed! 16:00 You’ve Been Framed! 16:30 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 18:10 Despicable Me 2 20:15 Hotel Transylvania 2 22:00 Pitch Perfect

07:00 The Royal 08:05 The Royal

09:10 Mutiny on the Buses 10:55 The Secret Garden 13:00 Carry on Doctor 14:50 Carry on Camping 16:35 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 21:00 Vera 23:00 Vera

07:00 World of Sport 07:10 The Protectors 07:40 The Saint 08:30 Columbo 10:25 Minder 11:30 The Sweeney 12:35 The Professionals 13:40 The Saint 14:50 Kojak 15:50 Quincy, M.E. 16:55 Columbo 18:55 The Sweeney 20:00 The Chase 21:00 Rocky III 23:00 Rambo III

Tuesday 31st December 2019

07:00 I’m a Celebrity... Legends of the Jungle 09:30 Lorraine 07:50 The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer 10:25 Judge Rinder 08:45 Emmerdale 11:25 Midsomer Murders 09:15 Coronation Street 10:15 Catchphrase 13:25 ITV Lunchtime 10:55 I’m a Celebrity... News Jungle Fever 13:35 ITV News London 11:55 Take Me Out 12:55 Emmerdale 13:45 The Queen 13:30 Coronation Street 15:45 Tenable 14:30 Catchphrase 15:30 You’ve Been 16:50 Tipping Point: Framed! Lucky Stars 15:55 The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 17:55 The Chase: 17:45 Space Jam Celebrity Special 19:25 Jurassic Park 19:00 In For a Penny 22:00 Bridesmaids 19:25 ITV Evening News Britain

07:00 The Royal 08:00 Carry on Girls 09:45 Holiday on the Buses 11:25 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 13:25 Carry on Again, Doctor 15:05 Carry on Up the Jungle 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 21:00 Vera 23:00 Vera

07:00 The Protectors 07:25 The Saint 08:20 Kojak 09:15 Quincy, M.E. 10:20 Minder 11:25 The Sweeney 12:30 The Professionals 13:35 Columbo 15:35 Spartacus 19:25 The Sting 22:00 Under Siege 2

06:50 The Three Musketeers 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:40 Step Up: All In 11:50 The Simpsons 12:20 The Simpsons 12:50 The Simpsons 13:20 Edward Scissorhands 15:20 Congo 17:25 A Place in the Sun 18:25 The Simpsons 18:55 Channel 4 News 19:00 Hollyoaks 20:00 Great Canal Journeys 21:00 Supershoppers 22:00 Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast 23:05 Little Fockers

07:00 Childrens TV 10:15 Access 10:20 Friends 10:50 Friends 11:20 Friends 11:50 Friends 12:25 The Yorkshire Vet 13:20 Neighbours 13:50 My Fair Lady 17:35 Cruising with Jane McDonald 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Premiership Rugby 19:30 The World’s Strongest Man 20:30 Britain’s Favourite Biscuit 2019 21:00 World’s Most Scenic Railway: Minute By Minute 22:00 Peter Kay: In His Own Words 23:00 Secret in Their Eyes

07:05 The Four Musketeers 09:00 Swiss Family Robinson 11:25 Anna and the King 14:20 Ever After: A Cinderella Story 16:40 Supershoppers 17:45 Channel 4 News 17:55 Robots 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 21:00 Escape to the Chateau 22:00 The Last Leg

07:00 Childrens TV 10:10 Access 10:25 Friends 10:55 Friends 11:25 Pan 13:40 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 15:50 Mamma Mia! 18:00 Calendar Girls 20:00 The World’s Strongest Man

19:40 ITV News London

21:00 Jane McDonald &

20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street

Friends

21:00 Spectre 23:45 ITV News

22:00 New Year’s Eve

TV Picks of the Day Stream any time

Tue 31st Dec 11:25am

Alan Carr’s Celebrity Re-Play 2019

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

From Stormzy smashing Glastonbury to Boris Johnson smashing parliament, from England almost winning the Rugby World Cup to RuPaul finally bringing Drag Race to the UK, 2019 has been one hell of a year. So what better way to celebrate than with Alan Carr’s Celebrity Re-Play 2019, the fun, celebrity-filled, end-of-year show that we all deserve.

The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than young Charlie, but as his family is so poor that buying even one bar of chocolate is a treat, buying enough bars to find one of the five golden tickets is unlikely in the extreme. But in movieland, magic can happen. and Charlie gets the chance of a lifetime.

This

The Christmas Prince Trilogy

2017’s

series A

includes

Christmas

Prince and 2018’s A Christmas

Prince:

Royal Wedding, and now A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby. Christmas

brings

the ultimate gift to Aldovoan: a royal baby. But first, Queen Amber must save her family and kingdom by unwrapping a monarchy mystery.

Television Guide

28 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Revolting Rhymes 10:30 Shaun the Sheep Movie 11:50 Inner Workings 12:00 Pete’s Dragon 13:35 BBC News at One 14:00 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 14:05 Seven Worlds, One Planet 15:05 The Snail and the Whale 15:30 The Sound of Music 18:20 BBC News at Six 18:45 Miranda 19:55 Doctor Who 21:00 EastEnders 22:00 Dracula 23:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Animal Park 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 The Customer is Always Right 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Escape to the Country 15:45 Money for Nothing 16:30 Garden Rescue 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Celebrity Mastermind 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Best Home Cook 22:00 Dracula 23:30 BBC News at Ten 23:50 BBC London News

Sunshine News • Friday 20th December 2019

Wednesday 1st January 2020

07:15 See Hear 07:45 Fake Britain 08:15 This Farming Life 09:15 The Great British Sewing Bee 10:15 The Great British Sewing Bee 11:15 New Year’s Day Concert Live from Vienna 2020 13:45 The Thomas Crown Affair 15:25 The Magnificent Seven 17:30 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 17:35 Final Score 18:30 Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words 20:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 21:00 Only Connect 21:30 Christmas University Challenge 22:00 Earth’s Tropical Islands 23:00 Dara O’Briain: Voice of Reason

07:00 Dino Dana 07:25 Super 4 07:55 Dare Master 08:00 The Powerpuff Girls 08:25 Teen Titans Go! 08:55 Hotel Transylvania 09:20 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud 09:55 Mr. Magoo 10:05 Mr. Magoo 10:15 Mr. Magoo 10:25 Britain’s Favourite Walks: Top 100 13:00 Countrywise 13:45 ITV Lunchtime News 13:55 Live: ITV Racing Live 16:30 You’ve Been Framed! 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Catchphrase 19:40 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Coronation Street 22:00 Bancroft 23:20 ITV News 23:35 The Hangover

07:10 The Next Step 07:35 The Next Step 08:00 This Farming Life 09:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:00 BBC Newsroom Live 12:35 The 39 Steps 14:00 Talking Pictures 14:40 Talking Pictures 15:25 The Fall of the Roman Empire 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00 Snow Cats and Me 21:00 Only Connect 21:30 Christmas University Challenge 22:00 Earth’s Tropical Islands 23:00 I Love the 1990s 23:30 Suits You Sir! The Inside Leg of the Fast Show

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Judge Rinder 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Catchphrase 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Gino’s Italian Express 22:00 Bancroft 23:20 ITV News 23:50 ITV News London

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 I’m a Celebrity... Jungle Fever 08:00 The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer 09:05 Emmerdale 09:40 Coronation Street 10:10 You’ve Been Framed! 10:40 Looney Tunes: Back in Action 12:30 Emmerdale 13:00 Coronation Street 13:30 Happy Feet Two 15:35 Hotel Transylvania 17:20 Minion Madness 17:30 Minion Madness 17:35 Minion Madness 17:45 Minions 19:35 Jurassic World 22:00 Fast & Furious 8

07:00 The Royal

07:00 Childrens TV

08:00 George and

07:00 World Cup Rivalries 07:10 Carry on Cleo 08:45 The Parent Trap 07:20 The Protectors 11:15 Child Genius 07:45 The Chase Mildred 12:20 The Simpsons 08:35 Columbo 12:50 The Simpsons 08:35 George and 13:20 The Simpsons 10:35 Minder Mildred 13:50 The Simpsons 11:40 The Professionals 14:20 The Simpsons 09:10 The Secret Garden 12:50 The Far Country 14:50 Shark Tale 11:15 The Wizard of Oz 16:40 Back to the Future 14:55 The War Wagon Part II 13:15 Goodbye, Mr. Chips 17:00 The Towering 18:50 Channel 4 News 15:20 Carry on Matron Inferno 19:00 The Lion King 20:15 Police Academy 3: 20:40 The Great British 17:05 Agatha Christie’s Bake Off Back in Training Marple 22:00 Mission: Impossible 22:00 The Blues Brothers -- Fallout 19:00 The Royal Variety

10:05 Access

Performance 2019

08:25 Carry on Loving 10:10 Carry on Behind 12:00 Holiday on the Buses 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple

14:40 Cool Runnings 16:45 Jumanji 18:55 Neighbours 19:20 The Unseen: The Two Ronnies 20:30 The World’s Strongest Man

Celebrity Moments

23:20 Vera

Mildred

14:10 Neighbours

23:55 Most Shocking

Song

07:55 George and

11:15 Oliver!

Diary

Nation’s Favourite

07:00 The Royal

10:40 Friends

22:00 Bridget Jones’s

21:40 Elton John: The

Ever

Thursday 2nd January 2020 08:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:15 You’ve Been Framed! 08:45 Emmerdale 09:50 Coronation Street 10:50 Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 12:55 Emmerdale 13:55 Coronation Street 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:50 I’m a Celebrity: Surviving the Jungle 16:50 I’m a Celebrity... Legends of the Jungle 17:50 Take Me Out 18:55 You’ve Been Framed! 19:25 The Lost World: Jurassic Park 22:00 The Hangover Part II

10:10 Friends

07:00 The Protectors 07:25 The Chase 08:15 Quincy, M.E. 09:00 Kojak 10:05 Minder 11:15 The Professionals 12:20 The Sweeney 13:25 Quincy, M.E. 14:30 Kojak 15:35 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 16:45 Minder 17:50 The Professionals 18:55 The Sweeney 20:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 21:00 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport 22:00 Under Siege

18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Harry and Meghan: An African Journey 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Vera

07:05 Cheers 08:25 The King of Queens 09:15 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10 Frasier 10:40 Frasier 11:05 The Simpsons 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:05 To Be Announced 13:10 Romancing the Stone 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 17:00 A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Last Minute Holiday Secrets Unpacked 22:00 Big Fat Quiz of the Decade

07:00 Childrens TV 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 The World’s Strongest Man 14:35 Neighbours 15:10 What Women Want 17:35 Friends 18:05 Friends 18:30 5 News at 5 19:00 Neighbours 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Building The Ice Hotel 21:00 Grime & Punishment: Dirty Britain 22:00 More Big Fat Lies About Diet And Exercise

N ew T V fo r t h e N ew Ye a r CHIMP RESCUE

BBC Two announces Baby Chimp Rescue, a threepart natural history series. Baby Chimp Rescue will follow life in a home for orphaned baby chimpanzees run by wildlife vet Jimmy Desmond and his wife Jenny. The Desmonds started with just two rescued baby chimps, saved from the illegal pet trade, but now their home is bursting at the seams with 21 orphans to look after. The chimp babies run riot around the compound they share with a pack of adopted dogs, as they learn to play with their new adopted siblings.

BLESS YOU

MOODY BLUES

Father Brown returns for series eight on BBC One in 2020. Mark Williams resumes his role as the crime-busting charismatic priest in the Cotswolds. Based on the character made famous from GK Chesterton’s short stories, the eighth series sees Father Brown investigate the murder of an eccentric beekeeper, step in when Mrs McCarthy’s family reunion is threatened by a fortune-teller’s predictions and race against time to save Bunty from the hangman’s noose when she is tried for murder.

Starting in the New Year, newly promoted Detective Chief Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft (Sarah Parish) returns heading up a newly merged police service. Revered by colleagues and delivering impressively low crime figures, Bancroft is riding a professional high. However, this success comes at a great cost as she’s left isolated and estranged from her beloved son Joe and facing increasing pressure from her dangerous pact with crime boss Daanish Kamara. When a disturbing double murder brings her personal and professional life crashing together, she is forced to confront a chilling new enemy.

Sunshine News â&#x20AC;˘ Friday 20th December 2019

English Films at the Cinema

STAR WARS THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.

Showtimes : Daily 16:00

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At least for one local resident, the dance will never stop. Barbara Gurr loves to dance and will soon be in her ninth decade of dancing, having started at the tender age of five-years-old with the Glenlyn School of Dance in Forest Hill. Her dancing school was named 'The Tiller Girls' and started performing at Lewisham Town Hall. They went on to play many venues including the London Palladium. It was here where Barbara met many stars of the time including Shirley Bassey, Bruce Forsyth, Alma Cogan, Morecambe & Wise... the list goes on. Having married in 1988 in Bideford, North Devon, Barbara eventually retired with the husband to Spain.

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Everyone joined in the chit-chat in reminiscing over past military service (sea time) as well as the various events of the last year and speculating on the expectation for the coming year which created a buzz of excitement to fever pitch and was reminisce of the final night at sea before returning to base port (Channel Night) and could only have been topped by hearing the pa announcement (pipe) to collect your rum ration (up spirits), during the evening at Lo Crispin Tavern on Tuesday the 10th December.

Over the years, Barbara has received many medals and awards for dance, and has no plans to stop!

We all say Go Barbara!

We all look forward to next years bash. We welcome non-military personnel into our socially friendly and engaging group as Associate Members, so give us a call: Chairman Paul Edwards on 618644934, Membership Secretary, Danny Kay on Tel 966716274 or email rosendanes@yahoo.co.uk.

Today Barbara continues to dance and can be found every Wednesday at The Emerald Isle in La Florida where she supports two local children's charities; The Elche Children's Home, and The San Jose Obrera Orphanage.

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CD MONTESINOS V TODO DEPORTE LOS MONTESINOS Double hat-tricks plus, for promotion seeking Monte. that Todo deserved by putting out a Team:- 1 Nikolay, 2 Morante, 9 full first-team squad, the only major Manuel Sanchez, 10 Alfredo, 12 change being the Monte second goalie Diego Barrosa, 14 Alex, 15 Diego NIKOLAY (1). Macia, 19 Luis, 22 Gonzalo, 23 Maccan, 4 Jose Perez. From the kick-off, Monte drove forward Subs:- 3 Fernando, 6 Adrian, 8 and a shot at goal just missed the German, 20 Dimitry, 24 Christian. goals upright. On the re-start the ball Last Sunday CD Montesinos took on was stolen from Todo and Monte went local rivals, bottom of the league Todo forward with Gonzalo scoring, but ruled Deporte Los Montesinos, in front of a offside. All this in the first 3 minutes! lowly crowd of about 100, nearly all of A clear indication of what was likely to happen throughout the game. whom were hoping for a big win. As their league placing showed, Todo have consistently been one of the poorest teams in the league, regularly being beaten, but with great dedication, they turn up every week to play. Monte, as you would expect, paid the respect

Monte had full control of the whole pitch with players taking turns at shooting at goal. Virtually all the Monte midfield and forwards were involved. Attempts to score by head or by feet, saw the Todo goal leading a

charmed life, or occasionally, excellent saves from Todos man of the match, their goalie. Perhaps surprisingly, for all their efforts, Monte only lead 2-0 at the break with goals from GONZALO (22) and MORANTE (2). Time to turn up the heat for the second period. HT: CD Montesinos Todo Deporte 0 2 CD Montesinos The result not being in contention, further second-half goals from GONZALO (22), completing his hattrick, GERMAN (8), another hat-trick and PEPE (4) with a brace. One of GONZALOS goals was special, in that it came from a rocket shot from a very acute angle. One of PEPES goals hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced into the goal despite a frantic attempt to save it by the goalie, whereupon he hit his head on the upright, badly cutting his forehead. Treatment was given by Joaquin, the Monte physio. There was even a nice early Xmas present from Monte to Todo when Nikolay allowed

one of the 3 Todo shots all game to slip by him, allowing a modicum of respectability to the score for their opponents. Overall, an excellent game which was under the strict control of the female referee. She allowed the game to flow, had very few arguments and even fewer yellow cards. FT: CD Montesinos Todo Deporte 1 9 CD Montesinos Match report by Steve Robinson. Photo's by Terry Harris. MATCH 15 CD Montesinos are at home on Sunday 22nd December to play CF Atletic Algorfa. Kick-off is 4.30 pm This game is sponsored by The Full Monte. Before the match, at about 3.30 pm there will be The Full Monte's charity donation to the Mayor of Los Montesinos, for the Los Montesinos Social Services charity. If you wish you can make your own donation of non-perishable goods at the same time. You can always email us at thefullmonte2011@hotmail.com

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LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY Results for w/c 16.12.19 Having sat through the final of ‘Strictly’ on Saturday evening I thought Monday would have been a good day to play the ‘1-2-3 Viennese Waltzer’. However, someone must have viewed something they found a bit disappointing as it was the ‘32-1 Dusty Bin’ that was contested. With a very credible 85 points, it was Ron Luffman, Nora Betts, Mike Chapman (yawn) and John Drakesmith who took the top slot. There is a rumour going around that next year’s presentation day will be held at Mike’s house!

by Lindsay Forbes and Olga Douglas. This week’s quote has to go to our very own Dave Pulling who remarked, ‘You’d have thought by now that these trees would know I was lefthanded.’ Pues hasta la semana que viene Peter Reffell

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favourite Carlos Lorente to come back into the fold sooner rather than later if you're reading this Carlos? He said with Gonzalo and Carlos upfront and the wide players we have, we would score a lot more goals, a LOT more!) and possibly another wide midfielder to bolster the ranks. We'll obviously await news of his efforts in this with great interest. Over the long four-week fiesta break, Sr Santander will continue to work the squad hard, up to three times a week, to ensure fitness levels are maintained ready for the final half of this, hopefully, promotion-winning season. We then asked him if he and the players were aware of the support given to the team on match days by the Full Monte group of supporters, he said he definitely was and added the support we receive especially away from home is incredible and something that is perhaps not expected at this level of football he added

Santa came early for John Dobson on Wednesday as he was the only player to card a ‘2 ’in our weekly Stableford (being from Yorkshire he didn’t buy the beers though!) In very cold and windy conditions the scoring was never going to be that high and the top 3 places were all shared on just 31 points. After countback, it was Nigel Price who took gold followed

The players and coaches fully appreciate this commitment and it helps to motivate them to perform better.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT

The Pride of Spain award-winning Playa Flamenca Walking Football team were Given the very best Christmas Present, when they were granted acceptance to play their home games back at the C.D.M. Sports ground where they used to play before the ground was closed.

The club has also lowered their entry age to over 50’s.

They have arranged to play on Tuesday’s with kick-off time at 4:30pm from January 7th 2020 until further notice.

This is a very good opportunity to get fit for the New Year, as no experience or skill needed but it helps just 2 left feet for the over 50’s

So if you are interested to play or watch come along, or contact the club secretary vickyhillspain@gmail. com The club also offers a superb social section for wives and wags.

So, the message is clear, keep supporting and following the team, it really does make a difference. Finally, our excellent talk heading for a close, we asked Sr Santander what his thoughts were on promotion and, should this happen, what changes/ improvements did he think the squad would need to succeed at a higher level? Being a typical football manager, he told us firstly that he takes nothing for granted (not least his own confirmation in the role of manager) and that, along with the players, he takes each game

as it comes. A cliche perhaps, but a sign that this is a manager who, whilst having a clear and obvious passion for the game and his team, has his feet firmly planted on the ground. He told us I think there is not a lot that would need to change with this squad except perhaps two or three more quality players, what we would need is, the commitment to train harder and more frequently in order to achieve our full potential. This is the important part if we are to progress. If we can all commit to this, we could be challenging the top of the table. So, in summary, we thanked Sr Santander for giving us his valuable time, after his long workday, to talk to us. He finished by telling us I would personally like to genuinely thank all of our supporters as well as the club committee for their dedication and support. My impressions, having spoken to him for the first time? He is a man who is very passionate about the game and has a very fixed way of how he wants it to be played, as he stated in his inaugural comments upon joining the club, he likes his football to be quick, inventive and on the ground, with passing and moving speedily being used to overcome opponents. He clearly prizes hard work, commitment and application above all other traits, from his players I think I speak for a lot, if not all of our Full Monte supporters when I say we have enjoyed watching his team so far this season and we look forward, hopefully to getting the rewards that we all believe that we should get. Official sports correspondent Steve Robinson.

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We kicked off by asking him what had pleased him most about the team's performances so far this season. “I am most pleased with the camaraderie in the squad as a whole, they work and train well together. Also, they have developed a winning mentality, which is important if we are not playing to our strengths all the time.” He added, “the pre-season was a difficult test for us, we were playing teams of higher ability and so it was important that we work hard and for each other to overcome the challenges of these games.” We then pointed out that our largely British pea prefer their football to be played with passion and a more physical approach, did he appreciate this? He said he did, but added it is important

Fallon Serrock made darts history when shet beat Ted Evetts 3-2 earlier this week. Her victory meant that she became the first woman to beat a man in the PDC World Championship. Fallon, who is 25 years old threw six 180’s and her average was 91.12 in her first-round win. Her final throw of a double 18 caused the crowd in Alexandra Palace to explode with cheers. Fallon was lost for words when she was on stage afterwards being interviewed. She said, “I’m speechless, I don’t know what to say!” She then continued “I feel really happy because I have proved something for women’s darts, that women and play the men and beat them. So fingers crossed this is a move in the right direction. I’m over the moon, I can’t believe it!”

to control this physicality and ensure that it is with done with skill as well as passion. A physical game, as played by some of our opponents this season, is not a substitute for hard work and maintaining concentration. He acknowledged that in some recent games the team has started slowly and without him being too critical, he puts this down to overconfidence rather than anything else. He agreed that it was important to give your opponents respect regardless of their league position. He also reinforced his preference for a standard 4-4-2 formation, although tactics and player availability sometimes means this is not always possible. There will be some comings and goings around the squad over the next few weeks, with some players completing work commitments and returning and as well as some leaving the club for pastures new. One

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also expecting to return from injury shortly as well. Sr Santander said he would ideally like to add possibly two more players to the squad, another forward (and he openly admitted that he would dearly like fan

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First Woman to Beat A Man at PDC World Darts

An exclusive mid-season round-up with CD Montesinos' manager Jesus Santander Martinez. Myself and Full Monte President, Eddie Cagigao (The Costas very own Saints and Greavsie) met recently with Sr Santander to get his views on his first half-season with the club.

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Sherrock is only the fifth woman to take part in the PDC men’s World Championship. She is the fourth after a qualification path was created for women just last year.