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When the temperaturedrops, there’s only onething for it – tweed. AndCheltenham racecoursehas launched its ownversion for the newracing season. Plus ifyou want to get ahead,get a hat as they say.It’s a must for winterfashionistas.P13-19

Is your man doingMovember? Keep histache in check with ourhandy guide to this mostdistinguished of facialadornments.

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Terrific Thai food totickle your tastebuds atGloucestershire’s newestrestaurant, and real alesto warmthe cocklesof yourheart at thecounty’snumberone bar.

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It’s hard to believecoming-of-age filmGregory’s Girl was morethan 30 years ago. Wecatch up with its star,John Gordon Sinclair,ahead of his performancein Jeeves and Wooster atCheltenham’s EverymanTheatre. Plus watch out –the zombies are invading.

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Fright night

Three days of spectacular jumpracing beckon at Prestbury Park nextweekend. Expect thrills – and spills –as England and Ireland’s top horsesand jockeys battle for glory.What to wear, p14-18.w

Tonight sees huge fireworks displaysat Cheltenham racecourse andGloucester Docks to name but two.Turn to p60 for more details.

Halloween might be over – but tonight’s your last chance toscare yourself witless with Susan Hill’s The Woman In Black. It’sat Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre at 7.45pm. Don’t miss it.

Growing your own canbe a thing of beauty,as Mandy Bradshawdiscovers when she visitsone Gloucestershiregardening co-operative.

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HOW was bonfire night?Ours was of mixedsuccess. The shin ofbeef, pearl barley,

rosemary and fennel stew I made(thanks Jamie Oliver) before we alltrooped off to the village fireworksdisplay was an absolute cracker.

At said bonfire, the world and hiswife were there (fantastic for villagegossip and catching up with friends),long-lost bobble hats which hadspent the summer languishing inbottom drawers kept us toasty asthe temperature dropped (you can’tbeat the bobble hat’s first winterouting, I find), sparklers fizzed andthe cider flowed. And none of thekids got lost – or worse.

So far so good. Then we gothome to discover our outbuildingshad been burgled. Which wasconsiderably less good.

It’s not as if the police don’t warnus all every year that bonfire nightis the preferred celebration for

burglars everywhere: all those bangsfacilitate their nefarious activitiesbecause you can’t actually hear thembolt-cropping their way into yourshed. Plus everyone’s out.

But it’s still an enormous shockthat there are people out there,nasty enough to wait until you’rehaving a lovely village party, tostrike. Anyway, I digress.

Something to take our mind offthe misery is most certainly TheOpen at Cheltenham racecourse.

We’ll be digging out the tweed,decanting the sloe gin, studying theform and looking forward to threedays of spectacular jump racing atthe most beautiful course.

I might even make Tom ParkerBowles’ chicory and bacon gratin forsupper when we get back. Racingand comfort food. It’s a recipe forsuccess.

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This issue’s contributors were asked:What would be your perfect winter escape?

Jonny Whiley Lucy Parford Joyce Matthews Helen Blow Tanya Gledhill

“A round-the-worldcruise,” says designerJoyce, who dreamedup this week’s fabulousracing-themed fashionpages.“One that lasts for aboutsix months so I couldcome back when theweather cheers up.“The trouble is, I’d put onabout three stone . . .”

“I’d hop on the firstplane to the GalapagosIslands,” says featurewriter Helen, who thisweek chats to actor JohnGordon Sincalir.“I’ve always wantedto go there to see theincredible diversity ofwildlife – giant tortoises,blue-footed boobies andiguanas.“I’d probably take my sonwith me as he’s obsessedwith wildlife.“Plus with any luck, SteveBackshall will be therefilming at the same time.”

“Stowe, in Vermont,”saysWeekend editorTanya.“It’s a heady combinationof picture-perfectNew England townsand villages – thinksnow-capped steeples,clapboard houses andrusset-red barns – withfantastic skiing andamazing restaurants.“We’d ski all day theneat ribs by the fire at theGreen Mountain Inn.“Just writing this makesme want to book a trip.”

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Feature writer Jonnyhas his sights set on theCaribbean for his idealwinter getaway.“Sun, sea, sand – it’sa cliché I’m willing toswallow with a strongcocktail,” he says.“If island life is all aboutleisurely days in ahammock with a goodbook, count me in.

DeputyWeekend editorLucy says: “I’ve alwayswanted to go to theIce Hotel in Sweden.“My husband can’tunderstand why you’dwant to sleep somewhereso cold, but I think it’s awork of art and would bea wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience.“I’d love to book theNorthern Lights room fora special birthday . . .”

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Food,gloriousfood

Meat may be the subjectof Tom Parker Bowles’

new cookery book, Let’sEat Meat. But, as he tellsWEEKEND, less is more

where carnivorous feasts areconcerned. Unless it’s hismum’s roast chicken . . .

TOM Parker Bowles is awarethat he could sound likea walking contradiction.The food writer, and son

of Camilla Parker Bowles, knows thatwriting a book called Let’s Eat Meatand then encouraging people to eatless of the stuff – but instead spendmore on more ethically-producedmeat – might sound counter-intuitive.He also is conscious that with his

“privileged background”, it couldseem grating when he implores others,from his “ivory food-writer tower”,to pay more for better quality grub.But when it comes to food, he

is not one to be easily deterred.“You get older and a little bit wiser,and you realise that you don’t haveto eat meat every single day,” reasonsTom, who lives with his wife Saraand their two young children, Lolaand Freddy, and is food editor forEsquire magazine and writes a weeklyfood column for Mail On Sunday.“Even if you are eating meat everyday, it doesn’t have to be a slab ofprotein in front of you. I do believethat if you eat a little less meat, itmeans you can afford to buy better anduse more of the cuts that are cheaper.“The point of this book, if there isany point, is eat meat, love it, worshipit, but eat less of it and eat bettermeat,” he summarises, smiling.The book includes a meat-free

chapter, as well as one which showshow to use meat as a seasoning, andis also packed with recipes wheretraditional cuts and offal are the stars.Tom, who likes to support British

farmers and is a strong advocatefor having cookery classes inschools, clearly enjoys meat.But the 39-year-old credits his

childhood in the countryside forgiving him no illusions about“the brutal reality of life – thatpigs are killed for meat...”He grew up just over the

Gloucestershire border with his motherCamilla, father Andrew, a lieutenantcolonel in the Army, and sister, Laura.His mother is now, of course,

chatelaine of Highgrove and Tomtakes Lola and Freddie to visittheir “fantastic grandmother”often – pitching up to tuck into hersignature roast chicken on Sundays.“The way she does it is great, althoughI have gone on about it so much thatmy wife has threatened to stuff therecipe where the sun don’t shine ifshe hears about it again,” he says.Tom’s is a familiar face in the

county: he’s a regular at Cheltenhamraces and is good friends with theMarquess of Worcester, who standsto inherit the 52,000-acre Badmintonestate on the death of his father.Famously, in his second book,

The Year of Eating Dangerously,he talks of rising at the “witchinghour” to get his hands on someelvers from the River Severn.As the stepson of Prince Charles –

whom he affectionately calls Sir – Tom’sno stranger to life in the spotlight.Last week, he was all over the

tabloids when he revealed thetrauma he experienced when hisparents sent him to boarding schoolat the age of seven, to SummerFields prep school in Oxford.Eton, where he continued his

education, was less of a wrench.Though he admits the only thing hewas really good at was smoking.“Apart from a few English prizes,

I moved like a ghost through thatschool,” he told the Daily Mail.When it comes to his own career,

Tom is refreshingly pragmatic.“There wasn’t a moment when Idecided to write about food, [it was]just greed,” he says, laughing.“Greed and being crap at everyother job I ever did. I fell into foodwriting . . . I had been sacked fromevery other job, I was rubbish.”Working as a newspaper food

critic is a good fit for Tom, whoreadily admit he loves “stuffinghis fat gob at any opportunity”.As he puts it: “I could string a

“For me, happinessis a Saturday inthe kitchen withthe radio on,just cooking

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sentence together, cook and eat. If youwant to write about food, you reallyneed to be able to eat, and I’ve neverhad a problem with doing that at all.”He says he generally eats less

meat since having children; he andSara split the family cooking dutiesat home, so spending time in thekitchen still feels like a pleasure.And it’s clear that while he is a

“husband and father first”, he relishesspending time perfecting his recipes.“For me, happiness is a Saturdayin the kitchen with the radioon, just cooking,” he says.“It relaxes me. I know I talk veryfast and have lots of energy, butcooking actually fully relaxesme, its very cathartic.”

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Tom Parker Bowles at Cheltenham racecourseflanked by, top, his mother Camilla, Duchessof Cornwall, left, and Gloucestershire’s LordLieutenant Dame JanetTrotter


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GRATIN OF CHICORY AND BACON

CORNISH PASTIES LANCASHIRE HOT POT

(Serves 6)

Ingredients

50g butter6 heads of chicory(white, red or acombination),discoloured outerleaves removedSea salt and freshlyground black pepper50g Parmesan, finelygrated100g coarse freshwhite breadcrumbs3tbsp chopped freshparsley100g lean unsmoked

bacon rashers, cut into1cm pieces300ml double creamLemon quarters

Method

Preheat the oven to fan210C/415F/Gas 8.Generously butter alarge gratin dish.Split the chicory intwo, lengthwise. Packit into the gratindish in a tight singlelayer, split side down,and sprinkle withsalt and pepper. Mixtogether the Parmesan,

breadcrumbs, parsleyand bacon, andscatter evenly over thesurface.Place the dish in theoven and, after a fewminutes, turn thetemperature down tofan 170C/340F/Gas 5.Bake for 30 minutes,then remove from theoven and trickle thecream around the sidesof the gratin. Bake foranother 30 minutes orso, trickling in morecream if it didn’t allfit in first time, untilgolden. Serve withlemon quarters.

(Makes 2 pasties)

Ingredients

For the pastry:225g plain flour, plusextra for dustingPinch of salt50g lard, chilled,diced50g hard margarine,chilled and cubed

For the filling:1 potato, peeled andthinly sliced50g swede, peeledand thinly sliced115g beef skirt orchuck steak, dicedSmall onion, peeledand thinly slicedSalt and groundwhite pepperBeaten egg to glaze

Method

To make the pastry,mix together theflour and salt, andrub in the fats.Gradually stir in twoto three tablespoonsof water and bringeverything togetherwith your handsto form a smooth,pliable dough. Divideinto two balls.Preheat the ovento fan 180C/350F/Gas 6. Line a bakingsheet with bakingparchment.On a floured worksurface, roll out oneball of dough to forma circle about 20cmacross. Slightly off

centre of the circle,place a layer ofpotato, then a layerof swede. Add halfthe beef, then half theonion, then a pinchof salt and plenty ofpepper.Finally, add anotherthin layer of potato,to stop the meat fromdrying out. Carefullyfold the pastry overand crimp the edgestogether. Place on thelined baking sheet.Repeat to make thesecond pasty.Glaze with a littlemilk or egg, andmake a small holein the top. Bake for40 minutes, untilbubbling and golden.

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

200g boneless lamb shoulder; 150g lamb leg steaks,150g lamb neck fillet, cut into 4cm piecesPinch of caster sugarSea salt and ground black pepper25g plain flour4 lamb loin chops (100g each)2tbsp olive oil50g salted butter, melted4 onions, thinly sliced500g potatoes, cut into 2mm slicesPinch of ground white pepper

Method

Preheat the oven to fan 160C/325F/Gas 4. Season theshoulder, steaks and neck fillet with the sugar, half ateaspoon of salt and some black pepper. Toss with theflour and arrange in a heavy hotpot or casserole.Season the loin chops. Heat the oil in a pan and searthe chops on all sides for three to four minutes, oruntil golden brown. Put them on top of the raw meat.Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a clean pan overa medium-low heat until foaming, add the onionswith one teaspoon of salt and cook for two to threeminutes, or until soft but not browned. Spread theonions evenly over the lamb. Put the potatoes ina bowl, add the remaining butter, season with oneteaspoon of salt and a pinch of white pepper, and mixwell. Layer the sliced potatoes on top of the onions.Bake the hotpot, covered, for two hours, removing thelid for the final 30 minutes. To serve, divide amongfour bowls, making sure there’s a chop in each bowl.


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TWEED TALKINGWe’re in love with tweed and with The Opennext weekend at Cheltenham Racecourse, it’sthe perfect opportunity to create your owntake on country style.

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

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Lovely lashes

What better than aclassy Fedora hat forracing at Cheltenhamnext weekend?

Mother and daughterteam, Jane and LucySaunders are stockinga new range at theirCirencester shopMonday Boutique.

In 100 per cent wool,they come in camel,navy, black, brown andgrey and cost £65.

The thigh’s the limit thiswinter as thigh-highboots make it off thecatwalks and into ourwardrobes.

Two rules to stay stylish. . . stick to flats and wearover leggings.

Try these Miss KG boots,£150, at Debenhams.

&Your guide to fashionin Gloucestershire– direct from thedesigners themselves.

FASHIONBEAUTY

We pamper our skin andour hair, so don’t forget tolook after your lashes duringwinter.

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Stay warm and fashionable with CheltenhamRacecourseTweed.This throw, edged with brownleather, is £149, and below, the iPad sleeve in tweedand leather is £49.99. Both items are available fromthe Cheltenham Collection at cheltenhamtickets.thejockeyclub.co.ukSHOP AT

THE OPENThe Open runs fromFriday until nextSunday, with morethan 80 trade standsin the ShoppingVillage, includingMoloh, Joules andthe racecourse’sCheltenhamCollection.

Faux fur collar, £24.95, andHelmsman wax and featherhat, £24.95, from Joules, thePromenade, Cheltenham or visitjoules.com

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Tweed has become a fashionista’sfavourite, available in all sorts of hues,both traditional and quirky – perfect fora day at the races

Multi-tweed Parryjacket, £425, fromMoloh,Tetbury orsee moloh.com

Stay warm and fashionable with CheltenhamRacecourseTweed.This throw, edged with brownleather, is £149, and below, the iPad sleeve in tweedand leather is £49.99. Both items are available fromthe Cheltenham Collection at cheltenhamtickets.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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Catherine FlaniganCatherine, 19, said:“I don’t think I havemuch style, I just love abargain.

“I am wearing a scarfand skater skirt fromNew Look paired witha chunky cardigan,trainers and a strappytop from Primark”.

Alise FugaleAlise, 18, a studentfrom Cirencester, said:“I’m wearing someripped blue jeans with awhite cropped top fromRiver Island, with blackNew Look shoes. “I’veborrowed my mum’spastel coat from FrontRow, I love it.”

Grace ParryGrace, 25, afreelance writer fromChelteham, said:“I’m wearing a jacketand top from MissSelfridge, Kurt Giegerboots andTopshopjeans accessorisedwith sunglasses fromASOS and a MarcJacobs bag”.

Gaia MaggioGaia, 23, from Italy isstudying in Cheltenham.

“I’m from Milan, and Ithink that’s where I getmy sense of fashionfrom.

“My jumper is Italian,from Bennetton, my coatis Zara, my shoes arefromVans, my jeans fromPrimark and my hat isfrom Accessorize”.

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cloche hat and right,one of her day hats,£59, made to order withfeathers, crystals ortweed

Far right: Lisa’spheasant hat, £280, fullof character with a realwow factor

Below: stylish feathers,are perfect for the races

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Get your hatSTYLEGo for something with warmth andcomfort like a cloche, trilby or fedora.Felt and faux fur detail is better forwinter.

Choose a style that suits your faceshape. Smaller face shapes look betterwith a cloche.

Feathers look amazing on a hat as docharcoals with pinks and tweed. Anda Lady Amherst pheasant feather willalways win at the races.

TILTThe correct shape of the hat will dependon how you position it to suit your style.

So make sure when it’s designed itconforms to your individual needs and iswearable for the day.

EMBELLISHIf you love sparkle then add someSwarovski. A stunning crystal with tinyprisms catching the light will make yousparkle from ear to ear.

MATCHAlways make sure your hat complementsyour outfit – that it flows together.

Wearing the hat on the day is not justabout putting it on your head – it shouldrepresent you as a person and not just bean accessory you put on. Let it enhanceyour personality.

COLOURLook at what you usually wear andenhance it.

Don’t go bright if you’re not used to itas you won’t carry it well. It’s importantto make sure you are comfortable and canenjoy the day.

Colours such as pinks, corals and bluesare always popular at the races.

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HEAD LINESDon’t go forsomething that willcover your face toomuch – it will swampyou especially ifyou’re petite.

If you are taller gofor a more structuredpiece, while smallerframes could try adelicate veil.

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CHELTENHAM’S nextrace meeting will have aparty atmosphere like noother. The Internationaltakes place on December12-13 and the racecourse ishosting an Après-Ski party,open to all racegoers.

It’s teamed up with Rockthe Cotswolds, a campaignto showcase the events,venues, creativity andworld-leading businesses

that call the Cotswolds‘home’.

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AT THE RACESthreadsDress like a country gentand win in the stylestakes at the races

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GET ahead of thefield with thisLimited Edition APMcCoy gilet.

The unisex puffagilet, £80, carriesthe embroideredsignature of APMcCoy, CheltenhamRacecourseambassador and19 times ChampionJockey.

In brown or black,it’s available fromthe racecourse’sCheltenhamCollection atcheltenhamtickets.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Tweed Langworthjacket, £195,from Joules,the Promenade,Cheltenham, visitjoules.com

Cheltenham RacecourseTweed tie with signature green andgold diamond patterned lining. Made by Norton &Townsend,it’s £39.99 from cheltenhamtickets.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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LOCK up yourgrooming products andstep away from yourrazors – it’s time to

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With the average lifeexpectancy of men in the UKfour years less than women,Movember is a chance to raise

awareness and money for men’shealth, highlighting diseases suchas prostate and testicular cancerThere are many magnificent

moustaches you can replicate.Perhaps Will Ferrell’s bushycreation in cult comedy AnchorMan, Daniel Day-Lewis inGangs of New York or the wispyhandlebar of Clark Gable in GoneWith the Wind.Either way, join your fellow Mo

Bros for a very worthy cause.For more information, visit

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Will Ferrellin the filmAnchormanand themostfamoustache of all,Clark Gable

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Cotswolds' Wild Rabbitcrowned Pub of the Year

Enjoy a taste of Thailand atfamily-run restaurant

Make a retreat to award-winning bar in the Suffolks

Food

G REAT food and drink,the right music andfitting decorationare all important

elements when it comes to runninga successful bar, but above all it’sabout people, says owner of TheRetreat Mike Dey.

And he should know, being theman behind aCheltenhaminstitution thatwon the accoladefor the best pubor bar, sponsoredby BablakeWines Limited,in the Taste ofGloucestershireFood andFarming Awards.

“It’s about thepeople behind thebar, the customerswho come in andthe relationshipbetween the two,”says Mike. “It’simportant to talkto people. Who wants to go into abar in which it’s difficult to get aconversation out of the bar staff?

“The thing about bars is thatit starts with your regulars andbuilds from there; these may bepeople who come in on a weeklybasis or just once a year. They’reboth regulars and it’s important toacknowledge them.”

December 8 marks the 32ndanniversary of the opening of TheRetreat, which had been separateantiques and poster shops alongSuffolk Parade before the arrival of

Mike, then 29, his wife Lella andtheir one-year-old son.

Mike, previously the generalmanager of the Kickers shoecompany, chose the site because hewas looking for a double-frontedshop in which to replicate a Londonwine bar that had inspired him.Back then, however, The Suffolks

had yet todevelop itsreputationas one of thehippest parts ofCheltenham.

“There weresome who said itwouldn’t work,”says Mike, whohad sold hisfamily home inWandsworth toraise the moneyfor his newbusiness.

“We moved uphere with twofriends, only oneof whom had

any experience of working in a bar.“Lella had had a café in the Kings

Road and had cooked for directorsin the City and she looked after thekitchen at The Retreat.

“We opened on December 8 andby Christmas week and the weekof New Year’s Eve our turnoverwas about half of what we neededto break even, leading to a lot ofsleepless nights.”

Fortunately it was a differentstory come the first week ofJanuary, with takings exceeding thefestive period.

CAN'T BEAT THEretreatCelebrate Brussels sprouts with this

seasonal and beautifully indulgentsoup recipe.This is ideal as aChristmas Day starter or a BoxingDay meal, using leftover sprouts

celebrates...

Brussels Sprout andSmoked Bacon Soup

IngredientsServes 8 to 10 people, dependingon serving size.

175g chopped onion750g Brussels sprouts120g smoked bacon1.5l chicken stock250ml whipping cream150g washed baby spinach50ml rapeseed oil

MethodIn a suitably sized pan, sweat theonions and smoked bacon in the oiluntil the onions are soft.Slice the Brussels sprouts andadd them to the pan and continuecooking for another five minutes.Add the vegetable stock and bringto the boil, reduce the heat andcontinue simmering for 15-20minutes.Once the sprouts are soft, add thecream and bring back to the boil.Carefully blend the soup and addthe spinach as you do it. Pass thesoup through a fine sieve intoanother pan and make sure thesoup is hot enough to serve.To finish, roast off some chestnutsand sit them in the bottom of thebowl. Alternatively fry off someshallot rings and sit them on top ofthe soup.

Let us know what you think of thisseasonal recipe on twitter @creedfs.We’d love to see your photos.

The recipe for an award-winning bar has manyingredients, as SUE BRADLEY discovers when shevisits The Retreat in Cheltenham



CAN'T BEAT THEretreat

“It was at that point we realisedpeople were beginning to talk aboutit,” laughs Mike.

Since then The Retreat hasgradually evolved and adapted tobecome the wine bar known andloved by many in Cheltenham today;by day a bistro-style environmentfavoured by local business peopleand families and, come the evening,a thriving hot spot for all ages.

Nights featuring local bands areespecially popular.

Locally-produced drink is much inevidence at the bar, which regularlyfeatures beers from breweries suchas Goff’s, Wye Valley, Battledown,Gloucester, Wickwar and HookNorton, along with Sibling andBrennen & Brown gins, Chase vodkaand Bottlegreen pressés.

Meanwhile The Retreat’s menuhas been the subject of a re-thinkin recent months, aided in no smallway by James ‘Bob’ Robinson ofCirencester’s renowned Made byBob. Lunches have moved awayfrom sandwiches to freshly madedishes such as smoked ham hock,hand-carved Serrano, freshly-madefocaccia with olives and salsa verdeand wild mushroom and ricotta tart.

Seasonal food nights featuringRanulf Middleton from D’Arcy

Wines are also becoming increasinglypopular.

Over the years Mike has extendedhis premises and installed foldingwindow walls so that the bar opensup into the courtyard garden beyondduring the summer months.

One thing he hasn’t changed,however, is The Retreat’s distinctivebar created from reclaimed ornaterose wood panels that originallygraced a library, together with itsoverhead green lights, some dentedover the years by over enthusiasticbar dancers.

Mike, now a father-of-four, is stillvery much the face of The Retreat,even though he claims to be trying toreduce his hours when opportunitiesallow.

And while the success of theventure led to the opening of thebar’s sister enterprise in Stroud in1988, a similarly long-standingand much-loved institution run bybusiness partner Ian Morrison, Mikesays he has no plans to start a chain.

“I have four children and I say thatThe Retreat is our fifth most difficultchild,” he laughs.

“This place requires constantattention and we have put a lot ofourselves into it.

“Running a bar like this is a

way of life. It’s the sort of thing thatwouldn’t translate into a chain.”

For Joby Mortimer of BablakeWines, sponsor of the best pub andbar category, The Retreat’s longevitywas one of the things that gave itthe edge over fellow finalists TheSalutation at Ham, near Berkeley,and The Miners’ Arms at Whitecroft,near Lydney.

“The Retreat has been at theforefront of the Cheltenham puband bar scene for 32 years,” he says.“During that time it has welcomeddifferent generations from the samefamilies and become an institutionfor many.

“It has innovated to stay ahead ofthe competition and recently openedup its kitchen and changed its menuto attract a bigger food customerbase. It also stocks an extensiverange of drinks to suit all tastes.”

www.theretreatwinebar.co.uk

Pictures: RosemaryWatts

Mike Dey, chefWill Naylor and waitress Celia Lorenzo atThe Retreat



AUTHENTIC THAI

A FAMILY team has broughtThai favourites and a newlease of life to the oldPheasant pub building on

the Gloucester-Cheltenham roadwhich has sat empty and unlovedsince closing as an Indian restaurant.

Owners Graham Hipkins, his Thaiwife Lek and her son Aof havebeen joined by friendsfrom the Midlands,where they werepreviously based,to launch thenew venture.

Openinglunchtimes andevenings, there’salso a takeawaybusiness andplans to caterfor parties andbusiness meetings.

The decor is simpleand uncluttered in russetred and cream with Thai-stylepictures and ornaments. It certainlyisn’t ornate or over the top.

The menu has familiar Thai dishesand some a little different. Thepopular Thai curries are good valuefrom £8.50, or go for something likeWeeping Tiger, £13.95, a chargrilledmarinated sirloin steak, withchips and spicy Thai-style sauce.

There’s also a good range ofseafood including tempura codin a creamy red curry sauce,£11.95; sea bass with lime juiceand chillies, £13.50 and Thai riverprawns in garlic sauce, £13.25.

Vegetarians are well cateredfor too at excellent prices –aubergines in tempura batter are£6.50, while the red and greencurries are £6.95 and Pad Thaiwith vegetables is just £5.

We thought the set menu fortwo was particularly good valueat £20.50 per person and italso gave us the chance to trya number of different dishes.

A selection of classic Thai startersgave us a taste of what was to come.

Served on a gold-colouredplatter we tucked into prawntoasts, vegetable spring rolls, well-seasoned chicken satay, tempuraprawns, Thai fishcakes and littleparcels of minced chicken.

There was no hint of grease, ascan sometimes be the case – all the

pastry was crisp and goldenand the fishcakes were

particular good, fragrantwith lime leaves.

Then the maincourses startedarriving – first twogenerous bowlsof rice – one Thaiand one fried.

Then camestir-fried mixed

vegetables withbroccoli, carrot and

mushrooms, cookedto retain just that bit

of bite, along with a Thaigreen curry – wonderfully fresh,fragrant and spicy with kingprawns, green beans, courgettesand lovely drifts of sweet basilin a creamy pale green sauce.

That was our favourite, but a

Pubs of the yearTHE Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guidehas namedTheWild Rabbit, in Kingham,as its Pub of theYear.Rebecca Burr, Editor of the guide, said:“This Cotswold pub is a chocolate boxdelight: stylish yet rustic, spacious yetcosy, it offers a convivial welcome,knock-out bedrooms and, of course,first-rate food.”The latest venture from Lady Bamford –of Daylesford Organic fame – the pub hasbeen given a top-to-toe makeover andthe result is an ultra-contemporary ruralinn with flagged floors, log fires, leathersofas and vast expanses of wood andstone.“The Daylesford ethos champions theself-sufficient, the sustainable and theorganic,” says Rebecca, “and it is thisinfluence which is at the heart of the pub– and indeed at the core of the menu.The capable kitchen works with the bestorganic ingredients to produce seasonalcooking which is British at heart and fullof flavour.”The bar menu offers light bites such asgoujons of sole, potted rabbit or crisppig’s head croquettes, while dishes onthe main menu include hare ravioli orGloucester Old Spot for two.Other Cotswold pubs mentioned in the2015 guide include:

Village Pub, BarnsleyHorse & Groom, Bourton-on-the-HillRoyal Oak, CheltenhamEight Bells Inn, Chipping CampdenThe Green Dragon Inn, CocklefordEbrington Arms, EbringtonRoyal Oak, GrettonFox Inn, Lower OddingtonThe Pub at Slaughters Country Inn,

Lower SlaughterWheatsheaf Inn, NorthleachGloucester Old Spot, Piff’s ElmThe Bell, SappertonSwan, SouthropBell, Stow-on-the-WoldBisley House, StroudGumstool Inn, TetburySeagrave Arms,Weston-sub-EdgeLion Inn,Winchcombe

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Location: Gloucester Road, StavertonFood: ThaiWine: Good choiceAtmosphere: Relaxed, informalPrice: One-course lunch menu £5.95;Thaicurries from £8.50, stir fries from £8.95,noodles from £5.95Contact: 01452 713440 orwww.changsiam.co.uk

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Owner Lek with a noodle dish;Below: A selection ofThai starters

close second was stir-fried chicken,onion, red and yellow peppers and thinslices of carrot topped with cashew nuts,all encased in a crispy rosti potato basket.

The flavours soaked into the bottomof the potato basket – delicious.

Finally, stir-fried beef inoyster sauce with peppers,mushroom and onionsrounded off the feast.

A dessert of bananafritters or ice cream isincluded so we just hadto go for it. The fritterswere thankfully light asair and a little differentfrom the norm, with a sweetcoconut flavour to the batter.

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Annie Sloan’s chalk-basedpaint is beloved of interiordesigners the world over.One Cheltenham shop ischampioning its charms

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THE parks ofCheltenhamhave beenenjoyed by

residents and visitors forgenerations. Colourfulbedding, often in intricatepatterns, marks thechanging of the seasons aspelargoniums give way towinter pansies. Yet in onecorner of

the town the display is notso much coleus and lobeliaas courgettes and lettuce,a living demonstrationof how vegetables can bebeautiful.

The Annecy Garden, offSandford Park, is run bythe Food and GrowingGroup of Transition TownCheltenham. Their aim isto educate people about

vegetable growing anddispel the myth

that kitchengardens

must beugly

and

large. “We want to showpeople that vegetablegrowing can look good,”explains Lorraine Du Feu,one of the members. “Wealso wanted to give peoplethe chance to pick and eatproduce.”

And that’s what setsthis garden apart: farfrom being a see but don’ttouch set piece this is aliving larder with passers-by encouraged to helpthemselves.

The group took over thespace from the boroughcouncil, which had beenforced to grass over theoriginal flowerbeds dueto budget constraints.Council staff recut six bedsand helped to construct

compost bins butotherwise the workis done solely bygroup members andfunded by grantsand two annualplant sales.

They have just

finished their third growingseason and are graduallylearning what works andwhat does not. Cut-and-come-again salad leavesand herbs are ideal for thehelp-yourself ethos whilepumpkins and squash havebeen abandoned.

“People always pickedthem before they wereready.” Courgettes areanother winner as aretomatoes, spinach,chard, particularly forits beautiful leaves, andclimbing French beans,which add importantheight to the display.

Other crops haveincluded the strikingpurple kale, Jerusalemand globe artichokes, seakale, Egyptian onions, andangelica.

Brassicas are generallyavoided as the nettingnecessary to keep thetown’s pigeons off is notattractive and root cropsare low on the list as they

Recent media reports suggest we’re so obsessedwith the Bake Off that we’ve fallen out of lovewith grow-your-own. MANDY BRADSHAWmeets one bunch of Cheltenham gardeners

determined to prove the press wrong

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Left, Anne Vine tends cut-and-come-again salad crops; above, herbs andvegetables are grown for their attractivenes as well as yield. Opposite,Lorraine du Feu harvesting in the herb bed

are not as decorative.One exception has been

the purple potato ‘Congo’,which the group harvestedand left on the grass forpeople to take.

“It’s purple inside as wellas out,” says Lorraine. “It’sa nice novel thing to dig upand put out.”

The group, which aims topromote food sustainability,uses mainly seed that itsmembers have saved andnever any F1 hybrids, whichdon’t set seed and are notbeneficial to pollinatinginsects.

Indeed, many of the plantsself-seed, particularly thesalad leaves, includingrocket, lamb’s lettuce, landcress, and miners’ lettuce.

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Recent media reports suggest we’re so obsessedwith the Bake Off that we’ve fallen out of lovewith grow-your-own. MANDY BRADSHAWmeets one bunch of Cheltenham gardeners

determined to prove the press wrong

are not as decorative.One exception has been

the purple potato ‘Congo’,which the group harvestedand left on the grass forpeople to take.

“It’s purple inside as wellas out,” says Lorraine. “It’sa nice novel thing to dig upand put out.”

The group, which aims topromote food sustainability,uses mainly seed that itsmembers have saved andnever any F1 hybrids, whichdon’t set seed and are notbeneficial to pollinatinginsects.

Indeed, many of the plantsself-seed, particularly thesalad leaves, includingrocket, lamb’s lettuce, landcress, and miners’ lettuce.

“We try to work inharmony with things. If theyself-seed, that’s the areawhere they stay.”

Herbs are anotherimportant element and thegroup grow a wide rangeincluding sage, rosemary,thyme, chives, oregano andlemon balm.

There is also fruit –gooseberries, currants,loganberries and Japanesewineberries – demonstratingthat not all crops have to bereplanted every year.

Mixed in with thevegetables are flowers thatencourage pollinators, suchas marigolds, sunflowers,nasturtiums and the prettyblue-flowered felicia, whichis dug in as a green manure

when planting space isneeded.

As well as offering peoplethe taste of ‘home-grown’food, the group gives novicegardeners the chance tolearn at hands-on sessionsthat run weekly in thegarden during the growingseason.

“They can come and helpand learn about sustainablevegetable gardening,” saysLorraine.

“We hope to inspirepeople to grow vegetables.

“You don’t need muchspace to make a difference.”

To find outmore, visit www.transitiontowncheltenham.org.uk

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G IVING new life toold furniture withpaint has never beenso popular. Creating

a shabby chic look from brownpieces not only looks great but alsoembraces the trend for up-cycling.And Cheltenham interiors

and gift shop La de da! is atthe forefront of the revolution,with a range of paint that makesquick work of transforming yourcupboards, chairs and tables.Annie Sloan Chalk Paint comes

in a range of tasteful, mutedcolours, perfect for furniture and

walls. You can even water it downto use as a fabric dye, so yourcurtains and sofas can match.Run by sisters Rita Dabanzo

and Dominique Fracasso-Stroud inMontpellier, La de da! sells gifts,accessories, cards and jewelleryupstairs, while downstairs isdedicated to furniture painted bythird sister, Shelley Goodall.Alongside the cabinets, tables,

chest of drawers and stools areshelves of paint in colours withevocative names like French Linen,Antibes Green, English Yellowand Duck Egg.With an artistic

pedigree, includingtime working ingraphics, Shelley’spieces are right onvintage trend, andinclude items such asmirrors to complete thelook.“Painted furniture

is so popular now andthis paint is so easy touse because you don’thave to prepare thefurniture,” said Shelley.“A lot of the old

You don’t need to spend a fortune to transform your home. Stock up onsomeAnnie Sloan chalk-based paint and you can quickly breathe new lifeinto your furniture, as HELEN BLOW discovers at one Montpellier emporium

TransformYOUR SPACE

brown furniture was very wellmade but is now a bit dull.People want pieces that aremore cheerful.“Re-using and recycling

is also popular now; peopledon’t want to shell out fornew furniture but give newlife to what they alreadyhave. It’s cheaper andenvironmentally-friendly.“It’s also a lot of fun

creating something yourself.“These paints can be mixed

together to create any colouryou want.”Shelley holds workshops to

help people create their ownpieces, including the paint andfurniture in the £95 price.“They’re very popular with

all sorts of people, includingmen and children,” she said.“I show people how to getcertain effects, such as thedistressed look, and they getto take the piece home.”Dominique and Rita grew

up helping at their parents’gift shop in Bourton-on-the-Water and La de da! grew outof a dream of opening theirown. Rita said: “We’re alwayson the lookout for somethingnew and innovative and wechampion all things Britishand unique.”The pair travel the country

and further afield sourcing

Shelley Goodall, Dominique Fracasso-Stroud,Anna Faiers and Rita Davanzo



walls. You can even water it downto use as a fabric dye, so yourcurtains and sofas can match.Run by sisters Rita Dabanzo

and Dominique Fracasso-Stroud inMontpellier, La de da! sells gifts,accessories, cards and jewelleryupstairs, while downstairs isdedicated to furniture painted bythird sister, Shelley Goodall.Alongside the cabinets, tables,

chest of drawers and stools areshelves of paint in colours withevocative names like French Linen,Antibes Green, English Yellowand Duck Egg.With an artistic

pedigree, includingtime working ingraphics, Shelley’spieces are right onvintage trend, andinclude items such asmirrors to complete thelook.“Painted furniture

is so popular now andthis paint is so easy touse because you don’thave to prepare thefurniture,” said Shelley.“A lot of the old

You don’t need to spend a fortune to transform your home. Stock up onsomeAnnie Sloan chalk-based paint and you can quickly breathe new lifeinto your furniture, as HELEN BLOW discovers at one Montpellier emporium

brown furniture was very wellmade but is now a bit dull.People want pieces that aremore cheerful.“Re-using and recycling

is also popular now; peopledon’t want to shell out fornew furniture but give newlife to what they alreadyhave. It’s cheaper andenvironmentally-friendly.“It’s also a lot of fun

creating something yourself.“These paints can be mixed

together to create any colouryou want.”Shelley holds workshops to

help people create their ownpieces, including the paint andfurniture in the £95 price.“They’re very popular with

all sorts of people, includingmen and children,” she said.“I show people how to getcertain effects, such as thedistressed look, and they getto take the piece home.”Dominique and Rita grew

up helping at their parents’gift shop in Bourton-on-the-Water and La de da! grew outof a dream of opening theirown. Rita said: “We’re alwayson the lookout for somethingnew and innovative and wechampion all things Britishand unique.”The pair travel the country

and further afield sourcing

original items andalso have their ownwholesale business inCheltenham, wherethey produce stampedsilver cutlery, jewelleryand other gift items.Manager Anna

Faiers said: “We havelots of Christmasideas in stock.Wewant people to beable to come in andfind a lovely, differentpresent for under£10.”Other items include

scented candles,scarves, gloves andsocks, woolly wintercapes and lots of homeaccessories, such asclocks, mirrors, place mats,wall art and glassware.Annie Sloan paint is one

of the shops’s best-sellingproducts and on November21 the sisters are holdinga charity night, serving upmince pies, holding paintdemonstrations and hostinga charity raffle in aid of theNSPCC.

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Cheltenham Chamber ofCommerce hosted a Meetthe Chamber networkingevent at Manor by the Lake inCheltenham

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Sharon and Ken Sheather Charlotte Poole-Graham and Nadezahda Hardiman

David Reynolds with Ben Perkins and Maz Reynolds

Robin Cook and Mark Griffiths Chris Hickey with Jessica Parrish andWill Glenn

Kevin Dawis with Peter McMillan and Mike Gibson

Photographer: Gavin Crilly

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A most light and spacious single story property situated in a fabulouslocation in the heart of one of Cheltenham's most desirable residentialareas just off Lansdown Parade. Being tucked away with a delightfulgarden and indoor heated pool, this property offers accommodationrarely found in this desirable spot. EPC: E

Location : LansdownPrice : £1,100,000Agent : HamptonsContact : 01242 639414

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A beautifully presented detached house in a rural location on the southernedge of Cheltenham. Reception Hall, Staircase Hall, Games Room,Cinema, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, UtilityRoom, Cloakroom, Study. Master Bedroom with Dressing Room & EnSuite Bathroom, Two Further Bedroom Suites, Two Further Bedrooms,Bathroom. Roof Terrace & Courtyard Garden. Landscaped Garden. TripleGarage with Room Above. In all about 2.43 acres.

Location : ShurdingtonPrice : £1.95 millionAgent : Savills 01242 548 000Contact : [email protected]

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This 1930’s family home is beautifully presented with stunning views fromall aspects of the property. The ground floor comprises a large diningroom, shower room, sitting room with a log burning fireplace, a modernfitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. Upstairs benefits from 4good sized bedrooms, en-suite facilities, a dressing area, a familybathroom and access to a large balcony off the third bedroom. Charminggardens surround the property with a large patio at the rear and parkingfor several vehicles, a carport and garage to the front.

Location : SandhurstPrice : £587,500Agent : CJ Hole CheltenhamContact : 01242 255101


Dippers Cottage occupies a unique and beautiful setting within the highly desirable villageof Apperley. This detached, four bedroom cottage, originally built as two dwellings, isbelieved to date back to approximately 1760 and has been sympathetically improvedthroughout. The cottage was named after Alfred Dipper who played cricket forGloucestershire between 1908 and 1932. The property also benefits from a top fieldwith the overall land equating to more than acre.

Location : ApperleyPrice : £499,950Agent : Peter Ball & CoContact : 01684 293 161


This magnificent Grade II listed Manor House stands majestically above the main part ofthe village and enjoys superb views over open farmland to the distant hills. This uniqueand historic building has the focal point of the Great Hall with its panelled walls, flagstonefloor and an inglenook fireplace. Features such as stone mullioned windows, imposingfireplaces and beams adorn the house. Further accommodation includes five receptionrooms, six bedroom suites and two further attic bedrooms. A series of five attic spaces havebeen used as bedrooms and could easily be 'work from home' space. Outside there arebeautifully cared for grounds with formal gardens interspersed with quiet places to sit andan outdoor swimming pool. EPC - Exempt

Location : Bredon's NortonPrice : £1,595,000Agent : Fine & CountryContact : 01242 220080


Occupying a splendid position in a highly sought after Cotswold village isthis charming detached period cottage set within delightfully maturelandscaped gardens with open views. Its accommodation boasts a wealthof fine character features and comprises in brief an entrance porch, aliving room with an attractive fireplace with inset wood burning stove, adining room, a fitted kitchen, utility room, a downstairs cloakroom, threebedrooms and a shower room. Benefits include central heating, a goodsized driveway providing off road parking and a garage.

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A beautifully renovated Grade II listed raised ground floor Regencyapartment. Private entrance, reception hall, drawing room, kitchen/dining room. Master bedroom suite, guest bedroom and bathroom.Garage, off road gated parking for two cars. Coach House with garageand ancillary accommodation.

Location : Wellington RoadPrice : £725,000Agent : Knight FrankContact : 01242 354996


An IMPOSING HISTORIC RESIDENCE DATING BACK TO 1860 whenit was last known as The Local Parsonage. Now the FORMER RECTORYoffers DISTINCTIVE AND INSPIRING ACCOMMODATION togetherwith LANDSCAPED FORMAL GARDENS APPROACHING ONE ACRE

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Cheltenham Rugby Club openeda new president’s lounge atits headquarters at Newlandsin Bishop’s Cleeve. VIP guestsincluded former All Blackplayer Ian MacRae

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Ian MacRae and Club historian JohnWoodward Julie Gater and Chris Mourton

Judy and Bill Brown with Malcolm Kedward and MikeEdwards

Club President Keith Plain, Chairman Steve Ratcliffe,Ian MacRae and Jonathon Dance, RFU president

Paul Grayson and Kelly Pearce

Rod and Pauline Harris with Malc Allen

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This charming littlepiggy is a winner

Antiques&AuctionsMedalswithatale to tell

SaledatesTODAY

Chippenham AuctionRooms

Unit H, The Old Laundry,Ivy Road, Chippenham

10am.

Tayler & FletcherRoyal British Legion Hall,Bourton-on-the-Water.

10am.

TUESDAYWotton Auction

RoomsTabernacle Road,Wotton-under-Edge. Two-day sale.

10am.

WEDNESDAYStroud Auctions

Unit J, Bath Road TradingEstate, Bath Road, Stroud.

Two-day sale. Toys,medals, militaria. 10am.

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Mallard House, BroadwayLane, South Cerney.

Atlases, science, travel,militaria Sir Winston

Churchill signed books.Three-day sale. 10am.

This particularly touching medal group comes up forsale today

Unusual little piggy silver cigarette box

THIS quirky late Victorian silvercigarette box in the shape of a recliningpig was among some of the itemsbrought into an antiques valuation dayin Minchinhampton.Lindsey Braune of The Cotswold

Auction Company was at theMinchinhampton office of Murraysestate agents to provide free valuationsto members of the public.She valued this unusual little pig at

£200-£300.Items brought in ranged from

Chinese porcelain to modern art, booksand glass.

Lindsey said: “These valuation daysinvariably produce a surprise and arean excellent opportunity for membersof the public to find out what sometreasured heirloom is really worth.”The next valuation day is next year

on April 10. To book an appointment,call 01453 886334.

■ The next Cotswold Auction Companysale is on November 18 at the ChapelWalk Saleroom in Cheltenham. VintageCostume, textiles and 20th centurydecorative arts come up for auction.

A N unusual and touchingstory is expected toattract collectors ofmilitaria to a West

Country auction today – markingboth Remembrance Day tomorrowand the centenary of the FirstWorld War.Medal groups act as a lasting

reminder of the sacrifice by somany and with the spotlight on theGreat War, many poignant storieshave been told for the first time.During the 1914-18 war, all

medals were named with therecipient’s details making thehistory easier to trace.At Chippenham Auction Rooms’

auction today a particularlyunusual group of military historycomes up for sale.A First World War trio of

medals and a memorial plaque areexpected to fetch £150-£200 andthe group comes with a touchingstory. The medals were awardedto Private John Strange of the Welshregiment who died of injuries received atthe battle of Gaza, Palestine, on March28, 1917.Unusually his wife Nellie Strange

commissioned a classical style ceramicmemorial that was made in Stoke-on-Trent, giving her and her family apermanent reminder of her husband.Also included in the lot is a First World

War pair awarded to PE (Nellie) Strangefor Voluntary Aid Detachment.In addition there is a fine hand-

embroidered silk panel with lace trimand Prince of Wales fleurs de lis plume offeathers.Groups of medals are a fairly common

sight at auction, however it is rare forthem to be combined with a completestory and related memorabilia.

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W ITH so many prettyvillages on our doorstep,it’s easy to think you’veseen them all, but it

turns out there was one picturesque spotwhich had completely passed us by.

We’ve driven the A40 to Oxfordcountless times, but never thought tostop off at Minster Lovell, near Witney.

However, on a visit to The Cary Armsin Devon last year, a stylish bolthole bythe sea, we realised it had a sister hotelin the Cotswolds, just 45 minutes fromCheltenham.

The Old Swan & Minster Mill is runby the same de Savary family which alsoowns a string of hotels in the Caribbean.

The family took over the Old Swan in2010 and has breathed new life into the600-year-old inn and adjoining mill.

The setting is very romantic. The hotelsits alongside the River Windrush, with65 acres of gardens and meadows towander in.

In the summer you can enjoyafternoon tea on the terrace with theriver rushing past. There is croquet on

the lawn, deckchairs to fall asleep inwith a good book and a giant game ofchess. It couldn’t be more English if ittried, which is why we weren’t surprisedby the largely American and Europeanclientele.

Just down the road is EnglishHeritage’s Minster Lovell Hall andDovecote, impressive ruins sitting besidethe River Windrush which date back tothe 15th century.

It was originally home to RichardIII’s henchman Lord Lovell, one of therichest men in England, before beingabanonded and demolished in the 18thcentury.

It’s just a stroll back to the hotel whichis split into two parts – the Old Swan isessentially the old inn with a log-firedbar and creaky staircases leading tobeamed rooms.

Across the road, the Minster Millhas been upgraded with more modernrooms, conference facilities and spa.

We were staying in the cosy Old Swan,where Sir Winston Churchill was also aregular guest.

From the bar, a narrow staircase leadsup to a maze of corridors and rooms.

Our bed for the night was in theKenelm room which had leadedwindows with latches and was furnishedwith heavy, wooden pieces in keepingwith the building’s history.

Despite the heritage feel, there was noshortage of mod cons, with a flat screenTV and pristine white bathroom suite.

You might think such old walls wouldbe haunted but we didn’t hear a peep allnight and slept soundly. The carafe ofcomplimentary sloe gin might steel yournerves if not.

It was great having the bar below sowe could saunter down in the eveningwithout having to brave the elements.

The Old Swan’s dining room and baris a myriad of small, beamed rooms withlog fires, flagstone floors and traditionaldecor.

The menu is described as gastro-pub with typical starters by head chefDavid Mwita including roasted carrotand coriander soup, Old Swan smokedsalmon with beetroot and tomato

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salsa and Windrush crayfish andvegetable quinoa salad.

Main courses range from Panroasted Oxfordshire lamb rump,juniper jus (£22.95) to Pan Roastchicken supreme with wholegrainmustard sauce (£18.95).

There are also pub classics of atrio of local handmade sausages,Old Swan 8oz beefburger andOxford Gold beer batteredBrixham haddock and chips.

We dined on the risotto of theday – mushroom and spinachtruffle oil (£17.95) followed by adark chocolate torte with berrycoulis and Old Swan treacle tartand clotted cream. Service was topnotch for an intimate pub setting.Children are welcomed and evenfour-legged friends who are offeredtheir own doggy dinners.

Tradition is at the heart of theOld Swan and it operates a turn-down service, so you can just sinkinto bed after dinner.

Nothing beats waking up to the

peaceful sound of the Cotswoldcountryside with birds chirpingoutside your window.

Breakfast is a casual affair. Afterwandering down the wonky stairs,the bar from the night before waslaid out with a buffet of freshfruit, yoghurts, pain au chocolateand slices of rustic bread. You canorder eggs and a full English too.

At the back of the Old Swan is apretty vegetable and flower garden,along with chickens, so you knowyour breakfast eggs haven’ttravelled far.

Old beams, Cotswoldstone and atraditional Englishbreakfast mightbe a vision ofEngland touristsbuy into in theirdroves, but it’sgreat to remindyourself everynow and again howwonderful it can be.

Just a short drivetowards Oxfordbrings you to aquintessentiallyEnglish spotwhich touristsare flockingto, as LUCYPARFORDdiscovers

OLD SWAN &MINSTER MILLAddress: Old Minster, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire,OX29 ORNRates: Cosy rooms from £165; Garden rooms from £195and Family rooms from £275 per nightFacilities: Fitness room and spa treatment roomsContact: www.oldswanandminstermill.com/ 01993774441

PICK OF THE WEEKtravelCelebrated chef Michael Caineswill be at Lower Slaughter ManoronWednesday to showcase a five-course menu with matching wines.It starts at 7pm and tickets cost£155 per person.

Lower Slaughter Manor01451 820456www.lowerslaughter.co.uk

The Old Swan &Minster Mill is a600-year-old inn andadjoining mill at theheart of the villageof Old Minster, nearOxford



W HEN SimonBennettwas invitedto take

part in a special recordingto commemorate the FirstWorld War, he took along hischildren.

“I think it is very importantthat the younger generationremember what happenedand the sacrifice made bythese people,” he said.

One of them was his greatgrandfather Eugene Bennett,a Stroud man who wasawarded the Victoria Crossfor his bravery during theGreat War.

At the age of just 24, heled his battalion during thebattle of Le Transloy – thefinal offensive mounted bythe British Fourth Armyduring the 1916 Battle of TheSomme.

Because of TemporaryLieutenant Bennett’s courageand quick thinking, hemanaged to fortify a positionon the lines with just 60 men.He was awarded the VC laterthat same year.

The album, named Forever,has been put together bycelebrities and relatives ofthose who served in the war,and includes songs, musicand spoken word.

Included in the star-studdedline-up are actors Sean Bean

and Danny Dyer, StephenFry, comedian Sarah Millicanand Prime Minster DavidCameron.

And the Royal BritishLegion and Victoria CrossTrust were asked to trackdown descendents of a groupof Victoria Cross recipients,which is how Simon endedup being involved in therecording.

“I was surprised to receivethe call inviting me to attendthe recording at Deccarecords,” said Simon, 40, wholives in Kent.

Simon read some of JohnMcCrae’s famous poemIn Flander’s Fields for therecord.

“It was a great experienceand I was very touched to beasked,” he said.

His great grandfather notonly won the Victoria Crossbut, a year earlier, had beenawarded the Military Crossas well.

“He was a quiteextraordinary man and weare are enormously proud ofhim.

“To serve your country isthe highest honour anyonecan have and all those peoplewho died should never beforgotten.”

Born in Cainscross in1892, Eugene Bennett wasthe fourth of five sons and

a pupil of Marling School.He joined the WorcestershireRegiment at the age of 24,later achieving the rank ofcaptain.

After the war he becamea lawyer and then aMetropolitan Magistrate,also serving in World WarTwo as an officer in the AirTraining Corps of the RAF.

He retired in 1961 andwent to live in Vicenza innorthern Italy, where he diedat the age of 77.

The recordings of Simonand the other relativesreading In Flanders Fieldswere carefully pieced togetherby engineers at Decca’sstudios for a special versionof the famous poem.

They have, in turn, eachpaid a personal tribute totheir relative’s heroism.

The album also featuresvintage music from the time,recorded by The Centralband of The Royal British

Legion, including It’s A LongWay To Tipperary, Keep theHome Fires Burning andPack Up Your Troubles.

The track OnlyRemembered from thestage version of War Horsewas recorded by the castespecially for the album.

Forever is availableto order from www.britishlegion.org.uk priced at£12.99.

A new album of music and poetry has beenput together to commemorate the centenaryof the start of the First World War. HELENBLOW talks to one of the participants, whosegreat grandfather was a soldier from Stroud

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Simon Bennettwith a pictureof his greatgrandfatherEugene Bennett,who wasawarded theVictoria Cross



libraryTHEWEEKEND

Andy McNab’s latestaction thriller is the nextadventure for former SAStrooper Nick Stone. Stillreeling after leaving hisfamily in Moscow, andthe loss of his friend Harryduring a botched operationin Sweden, he is informedof a murder that has takenplace at the Regiment’sKilling House, when ayoung recruit is killedduring a training exercise.This highly-chargednovel puts you right inthe middle of every lifeor death decision, andalthough the action is thickand fast, there is a lot ofemotion in the writingthat gives it a very humantouch. Difficult to putdown, impossible to forget.

A fictionalTudor farmhousenear Winchcombe is thesetting for Phil Rickman’snew book.The author of the MerrilyWatkins series and Dr JohnDee novels has combinedreality television withghosts and crime for hislatest mystery story.Thehead of an independentproduction company hiresa journalist to researchthe history of an historicbuilding that had beenthe ultimate guest houseuntil tragedy put it back onthe market. Seven people,all nationally known butstrangers to each other,are locked inside the oldfarmhouse, but this timeBig Brother may not be incontrol.

Veteren cult film directorJohn Waters is the first toadmit that a book abouthitch-hiking isn’t the mostinspirational of synopses.In the prelude to hisnon-fiction work abouttravelling for free acrossAmerica from east coastto west, the 68-year-oldmuses upon this idea,and then draws back thecurtain to reveal that thefirst two thirds of the bookwill be fictional. Split intotwo novellas, he fantasisesabout the very best thingsthat could possibly happento him on the journey, thenhe worries about the veryworst possibilities on hisnot-yet-taken road trip.An inventive, laugh-out-loud book.

An inspirationalcollection of true storiesintroduced and edited byGloucestershire-basednovelist Susan Lewis hasbeen published to supportBreast Cancer Care.The book follows acampaign in which peoplewere encouraged to writeabout somebody who hadhelped them when theyfaced challenging times.For Susan, whose latestpaperback is NeverSay Goodbye, gettinginvolved in the projectgave her the opportunityto acknowledge theremarkable people whohad given their support tofriends, family, colleaguesor the community.

For ValourAndy McNab

Night After NightPhil Rickman

CarsickJohn Waters

Stories of SupportSusan Lewis

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A decade after his revealing autobiographySo Me, Norton’s latest memoir provides anunconventional update from where he left off,taking his first baby steps with Auntie Beeb.With chapters split into themes, Norton museson men, New York and Ireland, recallingstories with a scatter-gun approach fromchildhood to the present following a vaguechronological narrative. There’s revelations

The Life And Loves Of A He DevilGraham Norton, Hodder & Stoughton, £20

What are you reading?Tweet us @WeekendGlos

and gossip if you look deep enough amidstthe anecdotes, regrets as well as healthydoses of positivity, particularly on getting olddisgracefully and reacquainting himself withhome.

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Nicholas McCarthy performing at a recitalheld by Carers Gloucestershire

Left: with young fan Orlando Paraskeva

A LTHOUGH only 25, musicianNicholas McCarthy has morereason than many in wanting tocommemorate Remembrance

Day. Despite being born without his righthand, this has not stopped Nicholas frombecoming a celebrated pianist using onlyhis left hand.And some of the music written for

left-handed players was composed ortranscribed following World War One,when many soldiers returned home havinglost limbs.Nicholas will be marking Armistice

Day on Tuesday with his Music inRemembrance concert at Pittville PumpRoom, featuring some of the great works hehas performed previously.It will include a rare arrangement of Ave

Maria by a soldier who lost his right handduring the Great War.“A dramatic development of the First

World War was that so many men cameback with limbs missing,” said Nicholas.“So I decided to take some of the very

famous wartime songs and transcribe themfor this concert.“I looked through the old scores for

Keep the Home Fires Burning and Rosesof Picardy, songs that would be mostpoignant, and better to transcribe for left-handed playing.”Nicholas has a special connection to

Cheltenham as he used to perform regular

lunchtime concerts in the town and ispatron of Carers Gloucestershire.“My relationship with the town began

when I started playing the concerts and atone recital someone from CG was there andasked me if I knew about their charity,” hesaid.“They asked me to come along and see

the work they did and then asked me if Iwould consider becoming a patron.“At any time, any of us could find

ourselves in the position of a full-time carerso the work they do is so important.”Nicholas discovered the piano at the

relatively late age of 14, after hearing afriend play.He taught himself for a while before

having piano lessons and amazingly, withina couple of months had reached grade fivestandard.“It came very naturally to me,” he said.After a lot of knock backs, Nicholas

gained a place at the Royal College ofMusic where his graduation in 2012 madenews around the world.Since then he has performed nationally

and internationally, including sharinga stage with Coldplay, performing atthe Royal Albert Hall and playing atthe London 2012 Paralympics closingceremony.Tuesday’s concert will be his second

appearance in Cheltenham this year asNicholas performed at Cheltenham Music

Festival in July and, during his visit, visitedschools in the area to run workshops withpupils.“I understand that several tickets to this

concert have been bought by children whocame along to my workshops, so it will begreat to see them,” he said.Nicholas will also be remembering his

own great grandmother as he performs.“I have a photo of her dressed for a party

on Armistice Night in 1918,” he said. “Shelost her teenage son when their air raidshelter was hit during the Blitz in WorldWar Two.“She lived into her 80s and never forgot

the loss and sacrifice she experienced inboth world wars.”The concert includes classical pieces

as well as popular songs, with music byScriabin, Frank Bridge, Bach and Liszt.“It’s a very varied programme and it

will be the first time I have played IvorNovello,” he said.After the concert, Nicholas will be busy

learning pieces for next year’s programme.“I have a huge pile of music on my pianoat the moment for my February and Marchconcerts,” he said.

Nicholas McCarthy’s Music inRemembrance is performed at PittvillePump Room, Cheltenham, on Tuesday at7pm. Tickets cost £17.50 from 0844 5762210.

Celebrated one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy will be performingfamous wartime songs at his next concert in Cheltenham which areparticularly poignant to him, as HELEN BLOW found out

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know it today, is a showpredominantly aimed atchildren, based on a popularfairytale or folk legend.The most popular subjectsare Cinderella, followed byAladdin, Dick Whittingtonand SnowWhite.Other popular titles areJack and the Beanstalk andSleeping Beauty.A pantomime should have a

strong storyline.The fable or fairytale has tobe well told, incorporatingthe all-important elementsof good battling against evil,and emerging triumphant.In this respect, the conceptvaries little from the medievalmorality plays, performed onvillage greens.To this day tradition says that

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in medieval times when theentrances to heaven and hellwere placed on these sides.The elements of song and

dance in pantomime are veryimportant, as is the slapstickelement, where custardpies are thrown in carefreeabandon or where baking acake goes disastrously wrong.Slapstick takes its name from

a device used in these earlyentertainments, and mostespecially from Harlequinades.Harlequin carried with him asword, made of wood whichalternated between being aweapon and a magic wand.There’s a lot more to it than

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FILMS OF THE WEEKwhat’s on

INTERSTELLAR (15)Out today, Cineworld, Cheltenham andGloucester QuaysTimes and prices vary

SET FIRETOTHE STARS (15)Out now, Cineworld, Cheltenhamand Gloucester Quays,Times and prices vary

highlightsOF THE WEEK

SHE’S NOT THEREKeira Knightley stars in this coming-of-age

comedy. Catch it at Cineworld in Cheltenham orGloucester Quays now.

THE NUTCRACKERVienna Festival Ballet returns with

Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet. Catch it at theBacon Theatre in Cheltenham tonight.

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John Gordon Sinclair, star of rom-comGregory’s Girl, tells HELEN BLOWwhy hewasn’t mentally prepared for the big timeand why now, more than three decadeslater, he still can’t quite believe his luck

DON’T go along toJeeves and Wooster atCheltenham’s EverymanTheatre expecting a cosy

period comedy, warns its star JohnGordon Sinclair.“It’s a bit more anarchic than that.

More Monty Python meets Wodehouse,”says the Scottish-born actor.“Having said that, it is an absolutely

brilliant production and if you are aPG Wodehouse fan you will not bedisappointed.”John stars as Jeeves, alongside James

Lance from I’m Alan Parsons, as theeffervescent, aristocratic fool BertieWooster.It’s hard to believe that it’s been more

than 30 years since he burst on to ourscreens as the gawky teenager lead in BillForsyth’s coming-of-age movie Gregory’sGirl.Still a teenager himself, John was just

19 when he became an overnight staras the lovestruck school pupil alongsideDee Hepburn and Clare Grogan.Now, 33 years later, John is living

in Surrey with a young family and anestablished second career as an author.“My focus these days is on my writing;

that is who I am and what I want to do,”he said. “I started writing eight years agowhen my first child was born; I didn’twant to be one of those dads who wasnever around.“I had an idea of writing a film script

but then decided to do it as a bookinstead because I thought even if it fails,it will still be there in physical form.”Jeeves’ director Sean Foley got in touch

and asked John if he would star in theWodehouse play.“The production coincided with the

launch of my second book and it wastouch and go whether I would do it, butSean Foley as director swung it.” saidJohn.“He is a comic genius and you know

that if he is involved it is going to begood.”John is very down-to-earth when

talking about his abilities as an actor,although his fans may disagree.“I would still give that advice about

not choosing acting as a career. Dosomething sensible instead,” he says,wryly.“I don’t think I’m a particularly gifted

or talented actor, I’ve just been luckyenough to have been given good parts.

“After Gregory’s Girl it was a bit of acrazy time. We went to the USA and itwas amazing.“But I also kind’ve wish I could do all

that stuff again because I wasn’t reallymentally prepared for it the first time.“It was like I’d been dragged through

my life by the hair and I wish I couldturn round and walk through it again,but this time thinking straighter.”

His books, Seventy TimesSeven and Blood Whispers,are both crime thrillers, andJohn admits he writes them

as if they are film scripts rather than justnovels.“Whatever I write I am thinking film

all the time; I talk about scenes ratherthan chapters,” he said.“I’m not saying I necessarily want

the books to be made into a film butthat’s just how I do it because of myexperience as an actor.”He’s obviously still got it as an actor

though, as Jeeves and Wooster won theBest New Comedy in this year’s OlivierAwards and has won rave reviews fromaudiences.When a country house weekend

takes a turn for the worse, BertieWooster is unwittingly called on to playmatchmaker, but also to steal a silvercow creamer from Totleigh Towers.Naturally, the ever-dependable Jeeves is

on hand to prevent Bertie from makinga fool of himself in front of a cast ofWodehouse’s finest characters.“We have had amazing audience

reactions so far,” said John. “They haveloved the production and really showntheir appreciation.”Once the run is over, John will return

home to continue his third book andspend time with his young children.

Jeeves and Wooster opens on Mondayfor six days, with performances at7.45pm and matinees on Thursday andSaturday at 2pm. Tickets cost from £24to £30 from 01242 572573.

Ask Jeeves

Below: JohnGordon Sinclairin Gregory’s Girl


“After Gregory’s Girl it was a bit of acrazy time. We went to the USA and itwas amazing.“But I also kind’ve wish I could do all

that stuff again because I wasn’t reallymentally prepared for it the first time.“It was like I’d been dragged through

my life by the hair and I wish I couldturn round and walk through it again,but this time thinking straighter.”

His books, Seventy TimesSeven and Blood Whispers,are both crime thrillers, andJohn admits he writes them

as if they are film scripts rather than justnovels.“Whatever I write I am thinking film

all the time; I talk about scenes ratherthan chapters,” he said.“I’m not saying I necessarily want

the books to be made into a film butthat’s just how I do it because of myexperience as an actor.”He’s obviously still got it as an actor

though, as Jeeves and Wooster won theBest New Comedy in this year’s OlivierAwards and has won rave reviews fromaudiences.When a country house weekend

takes a turn for the worse, BertieWooster is unwittingly called on to playmatchmaker, but also to steal a silvercow creamer from Totleigh Towers.Naturally, the ever-dependable Jeeves is

on hand to prevent Bertie from makinga fool of himself in front of a cast ofWodehouse’s finest characters.“We have had amazing audience

reactions so far,” said John. “They haveloved the production and really showntheir appreciation.”Once the run is over, John will return

home to continue his third book andspend time with his young children.

Jeeves and Wooster opens on Mondayfor six days, with performances at7.45pm and matinees on Thursday andSaturday at 2pm. Tickets cost from £24to £30 from 01242 572573.

Ask Jeeves

SCOTTISH rock band Big Country will perform atGloucester Guildhall tonight.The outfit will perform tracks from their second studio

album, Steeltown, recorded at ABBA’S Polar Studios inStockholm and released in 1984.The band will perform songs from the album as well as a

selection of classic hits and live favourites such as HarvestHome, Fields of Fire and Wonderland.Tickets for the gig at 7.30pm cost £20 each and are

available by calling 01452 503050.

musicBIG COUNTRY, GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL

OUT FORwatchHAL CRUTTENDEN, CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL

BY his own admission,comedian Hal Cruttendenis a “huge softie but witha slightly deeper, darkerside.”Exploring topics rangingfrom potty politics to foulFacebook, Hal’s bitingsocial commentary ishilarious but with a twist.“I just find it slightlyworrying that peoplecan’t talk about seriousthings to their parentsor friends, yet they canshare them with 500other people – whatis wrong with an old-fashioned phone call?,”he says.He reveals however, thatthere are some areaswhere even he won’t go.“Doing stand-up, whatI don’t like to do isto make a joke aboutsomeone’s personalcircumstances,” he says.“I don’t think a laugh isworth the pain that youcould cause to a person.”It’s hard to believethat Hal was once adelicate flower of a child,frightened of other boys.“I was one of thosechildren who was quietand sensitive andwouldn’t talk much,” hesays. “Although, once in

a while, I’d come out witha weird, funny commentthat would makeeveryone laugh.“Camp even when I wasyounger, I found otherboys quite scary.“I liked playing rugby, forexample, but I couldn’tdeal with the boys’banter that came with it.”

Catch hisTough Luvvieshow at theTown Hall at8pm on Monday.Ticketscost £16.50. Call 08445762210.

eventFIREWORK DISPLAYSDAZZLING pyrotechnic

displays will light up theskies above Gloucestershirethis weekend.At Cheltenham

Racecourse tonight, PeppaPig will make an appearancewith gates open from 5pmand fireworks set to startfrom 7pm.Over at Gloucester

Quays, the main display willstart at 7.15pm tonight andin Dursley, the Recreation

Ground will be packingthem in from 5pm.Burley Fields in

Leckhampton will be litup from 7pm tonight withSt Edward’s School inCharlton Kings hosting adisplay from 5.30pm.Sparks will fly at Hillside

Brewery in May Hill from5.30pm with the RecreationGround in ChippingCampden coming to lifefrom 6pm tonight.

THE rock band will make their way to Bishop’s Cleeve TitheBarn in Cheltenham tonight as they journey through their vastback catalogue of hits.Led by Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, the band formed in

1962 in St Albans. They hit the big time two years later withShe’s Not There and went on to score hits with Tell Her Noand Time of the Season.They have split three times – in 1990, 1996 and 2000 – with

numerous line-up changes, but Rod and Colin have remainedconstant throughout.Promoter Ian Cann, who runs Cleeve Concerts, said he was

looking forward to the gigs after catching the band at thevenue for the first time last year.“They’re a big band and we are lucky to have them,” he said.“They performed at the barn last year and it was probably

the best gig I’ve ever been to.“It was astonishing. I didn’t really know many of The

Zombies’ hits, I’m a man of the late 60s and 70s and they wereearly 60s, but I really enjoyed it.“They were utterly amazing. The enthusiasm they have on

stage and not only for their own music, is amazing.”The band is cited as influences in modern day artists including

Courtney Love and Paul Weller and their songs are regularlycovered by the likes of Beck and Belle & Sebastian.Tickets for tonight’s gig are priced £25 each. Call 08445

762210.

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Saturday’s Television GuideBBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15 SaturdayKitchen Live (S,HD). 10.45 The LordMayor’s Show 2014 (S,HD). 12.10 BBCNews; Weather (S,HD) 12.20 FootballFocus (S,HD). 1.10 Rugby League: FourNations Highlights (S,HD). 2.00 LiveInternational Rugby Union (S,HD). Walesv Australia (Kick-off 2.30pm). 4.30 FinalScore (S,HD). 5.20 Regional News (S,HD)5.40 Pointless Celebrities Winter Special(S,HD).

6.00 CITV. 9.25 ITV News (S) 9.30 TheHungry Sailors (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder,She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.20 ITV News (S);Weather 11.25 Storage Hoarders (R,S,HD).12.30 Surprise Surprise (R,S,HD). 1.30 AllStar Family Fortunes (R,S,HD). 2.15 DocMartin (R,S). The neighbours from hellmove in next door to Louisa. 3.20 Keep Itin the Family (R,S,HD). 4.20 Film: EvanAlmighty (S,HD). (2007) Comedy sequel,starring Steve Carell.●●●

6.05 NFL: Rush Zone (S,HD). 6.30 The Grid(S). 7.00 Outrun the Sun (S). 8.00 TheMorning Line (S,HD). 9.00 WeekendKitchen (S,HD). 10.00 Frasier (R,S). 10.30Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 11.00The Big Bang Theory (S,HD). 12.00 TheSimpsons (R,S). 12.30 Marvel’s Agents ofSHIELD (R,S). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing(S,HD). Live coverage from Doncaster andWincanton. 4.00 Come Dine with Me(R,S,HD).

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.45 Teenage MutantNinja Turtles (S,HD). 10.20 Gibraltar:Britain in the Sun (R,S,HD). 11.15 Can’tPay? We’ll Take It Away (R,S,HD). 12.15Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (R,S,HD). 1.20Film: The Santa Suit (S). (2010) Comedy,starring Kevin Sorbo.●●● 3.00 Film: AnOld Fashioned Christmas (S). (2010)Period drama sequel, starring JacquelineBisset.●●● 4.45 Film: Gifts forChristmas (S,HD). (2010)●●●

6.30 Rugby League: Four Nations 9.20Indestructible Warship, Tanzania –World War 1, Beyond the Trenches 9.25Private Life of Plants 10.15 Map Man10.45 James Martin 11.15 ExploringChina: A Culinary Adventure 12.15Astaire and Rogers Sing George and IraGershwin 12.30 Film: That’sEntertainment! III ●●●● 2.20 Film:Easter Parade ●●●●● 4.00 Flog It! 5.00Live International Rugby Union

Match of the Day, 11pm The Great War … 8pm The Chase: Celebrity Special, 7pm Walking Through History … 8pm Live Boxing … 10pm

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6.05 Regional News (S); Weather6.15 ITV News (S); Weather6.30 New You’ve Been Framed!

(S). 7/18. A dog ruins a livingroom.

6.05 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).135/140. Julia Smith hosts thefinal party in Mansfield,Nottinghamshire.

6.35 Channel 4 News (S)

6.25 The Christmas Heart (S,HD).(2012) Drama, starring TeriPolo.●●●

10.45 ITV News (S); Weather

7.05 Speed with Guy Martin (R,S).2/4. The motorcycle racercompetes in a hill-climb eventin Colorado.

10.00 Live Boxing: TheMaxiNutrition Knockout(S,HD). Coverage of the final ofthe light heavyweighttournament from Glow in theBluewater Shopping Centre inKent, featuring Bob Ajisafe vTravis Dickinson.

7.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 2/7.American troops arrive inWalmington-on-Sea.

10.30 QI XL (S,HD). 6/16. Extendededition. With the Rev RichardColes, Sara Pascoe and BillBailey.

11.00 Match of the Day (S,HD). GaryLineker presents highlights ofthe latest Premier Leagueclashes. Followed by NationalLottery Update.

11.15 TOTP2 (R,S). Mark Radcliffeintroduces performances by KCand the Sunshine Band,Everything but the Girl, theJam, Robert Palmer, NenehCherry, Jilted John and LisaHannigan.

11.05 The Kingdom (S,HD). (2007)Thriller, starring Jamie Foxx andJennifer Garner.●●●

11.25 On the Road (S,HD). (2012)Premiere. Drama based on JackKerouac’s novel, with Sam Rileyand Garrett Hedlund.●●●

12.20 The Football League Show (S).Highlights of the latest games in theChampionship, League One and LeagueTwo. 1.00 Film: Steal (S). (2002) Crimethriller, starring Stephen Dorff.●● 2.20Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 2.25BBC News (S,HD).

1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). Thehost takes his successful talk show stateside.3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-basedinformation service.

2.00 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). Omnibus. Hollyworries about Cindy’s secretive behaviourat home. 4.05 Location, Location,Location (R,S,HD). Two couples go house-hunting in Devon. 5.00 Win It Cook It(R,S,HD). 5.30 Kirstie’s HandmadeTreasures (R,S,HD). 5.50 NFL: TheAmerican Football Show (R,S,HD).

12.00 Gotham (R,S,HD). 12.55SuperCasino. 3.10 The Gadget Show(R,S,HD). 4.00 House Doctor (R,S). 4.25Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S).5.15 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.20 Angels ofJarm (R,S). 5.30 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roarythe Racing Car (R,S).

12.15 Film: Walkabout (S,HD). (1971)Drama, starring Jenny Agutter.●●●●●1.50 Film: Harlequin (S). (1980) Thriller,starring Robert Powell.●● 3.25 This IsBBC Two (S). Preview of upcomingprogrammes.

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8.00 Doctor Who (S,HD). 12/12. Parttwo of two. As Cybermen roamthe streets of London, oldfriends unite in the battleagainst evil. But the Doctorsoon realises that sacrificesmust be made. Last in theseries.

8.00 Walking Through History:Norman Conquest ofPembrokeshire (S,HD). 3/6.Tony Robinson embarks on afour-day walk tracing the storyof the Norman invasion ofWales.

8.05 The Case for Christmas(S,HD). (2011) Premiere. Alawyer defends Santa Clausagainst a suit by a greedymogul who never received thepresents he asked for as a child.Festive comedy, with Dean Cainand George Buza.●●

8.00 The Great War – An Elegy: ACulture Show Special (S,HD).Simon Armitage visits Frenchbeaches, German PoW campsand remote corners of theHighlands to relate seven real-life war stories, told throughpoems based on his research.

8.00 The X Factor (S,HD). 19/24.The would-be chart starsperform hits from the backcatalogues of popular groupsfor Girlband v Boyband week,as the live shows reach thehalfway point. Dermot O’Learyhosts.

9.00 The National Lottery Live(S,HD). The results of the Lottoand Thunderball draws.

9.10 Royal British Legion Festivalof Remembrance 2014(S,HD).

9.00 The Best Exotic MarigoldHotel (S,HD). (2011) Premiere.Comedy drama, starring JudiDench, Bill Nighy and MaggieSmith.●●●●

9.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD)9.00 Formula 1: The BrazilianGrand Prix – Qualifying(S,HD). Suzi Perry presents thebattle for pole at Interlagos inSao Paulo, ahead of the 18thand penultimate round of theseason.

9.45 The Jonathan Ross Show(S,HD). 4/10. The host chats toStanley Tucci and NatalieDormer, who star in TheHunger Games: Mockingjay –Part 1, comedian Frank Skinner,and singer Lily Allen, who alsoprovides the music.



Sunday’s Television GuideBBC1

6.00 Breakfast News, sport andentertainment reports. (S,HD) 7.35 Matchof the Day (R,S,HD). 9.00 The AndrewMarr Show (S,HD) 10.25 RemembranceSunday: The Cenotaph (S,HD). 12.25Sunday Politics (S,HD). Presented byAndrew Neil. 1.40 BBC News (S,HD) 1.55FA Cup Final Score (S,HD). An FA Cupedition of the football results and reportshow. 4.20 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 5.00Life Story (R,S,HD).

6.00 CITV. 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal(R,S). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD).11.25 ITV News (S); Weather 11.35 Film:Carry On Screaming (S,HD). (1966)●●●●1.25 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S). 2.15The Unforgettable Les Dawson (R,S).2.45 The X Factor (R,S,HD). Girlband vBoyband week. 4.30 Downton Abbey(R,S,HD). Rosamund arrives at Downtonfollowing Edith’s shock departure. 5.35Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (R,S,HD).

7.35 FIM Superbike WorldChampionship (S). 8.00 Everybody LovesRaymond (R,S). 8.30 Frasier (R,S). 9.00Jamie’s Comfort Food (R,S,HD). 9.30Sunday Brunch (S). 12.35 GeorgeClarke’s Amazing Spaces (R,S,HD). 1.35The Big Bang Theory (S,HD). 2.30 TheSimpsons (R,S). 3.00 Film: AddamsFamily Values (S,HD). (1993)●●●● 5.00Channel 4 News (S) 5.30 AmericanFootball Live at Wembley (S,HD).

6.00 Milkshake!. 10.20 Teenage MutantNinja Turtles (S,HD). 10.55 5 NewsSpecial: Remembrance Sunday 2014(S,HD) 11.05 Access. 11.15 Criminals:Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 11.40 PoliceInterceptors (R,S,HD). 12.40 Film: GettingEven with Dad (S,HD). (1994) Familycomedy, starring Macaulay Culkin and TedDanson.●● 2.50 Film: Cats & Dogs (S).(2001) ●●● 4.30 Film: The Polar Express(S,HD). (2004) ●●●

8.30 World War One, Beyond theTrenches (S,HD). 9.00 The FootballLeague Show (R,S). 9.40 SaturdayKitchen Best Bites (S). 11.10 ExploringChina: A Culinary Adventure (R,S,HD).12.10 The A to Z of TV Cooking (R,S).12.15 MOTD2 Extra (S,HD). 1.00International Rugby Union (S,HD). 2.00Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals (S,HD).5.00 Flog It! Trade Secrets (S,HD). 5.30Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph

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7.45 Strictly Come Dancing: TheResults (S,HD). 8/14. Anothercouple perform their last danceand Katherine Jenkins sings.

6.00 Regional News (S,HD)6.30 Countryfile (S,HD).

Remembrance Sunday special.

10.00 Regional News (S,HD)10.30 Match of the Day 2 (S,HD).

Mark Chapman and guestsreview the latest PremierLeague action, includingSunderland v Everton andSwansea City v Arsenal.

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6.30 Regional News (S); Weather6.45 ITV News (S); Weather

6.20 5 News Weekend (S,HD)6.25 Superman (S). (1978) Comic-

strip adventure, starringChristopher Reeve. ●●●●●

10.30 ITV News (S); Weather10.45 Broadmoor (R,S,HD). 1/2. Part

one of two. The lives ofpatients inside Berkshire’s high-security psychiatric hospital,which is home to some of thenation’s most dangerous men.

10.05 Contraband (S,HD). (2012)Premiere. A reformedinternational smuggler mustreturn to his old line of work tosave his family from a ruthlessdrug lord. Crime thriller, withMark Wahlberg and KateBeckinsale.●●●

6.30 MOTD: FA Cup Highlights(S,HD). Action from the latestfirst-round matches.

10.00 Rugby League: Four NationsHighlights (S,HD). NewZealand v England andAustralia v Samoa. Action fromthe final round-robin matchesat the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

11.50 The Apprentice (R,S,HD). 5/14.Alan Sugar challenges theteams to organise coach tours.

11.00 Most Shocking Moments inPop (R,S,HD). A countdown ofoutrageous events and scandalsfrom the pop world, includingMiley Cyrus’s performance atthe 2013 VMAs and BritneySpears shaving her head.

11.00 Russell Howard’s GoodNews (R,S,HD). 3/9.

11.30 Alpha Dog (S). (2006) Fact-based crime drama starringEmile Hirsch.●●●

11.45 LV= Cup Rugby Union (S,HD).Highlights of the second roundof pool matches.

12.50 Film: Lymelife (S,HD). (2008)Drama, starring Rory Culkin. ●●●● 2.20Weather for the Week Ahead (S). 2.25BBC News (S,HD).

12.40 The Store. Home shopping. 2.30Motorsport UK (S,HD). Action fromSilverstone. 3.20 The Jeremy Kyle ShowUSA (R,S). The host takes his successful talkshow stateside. 4.05 ITV Nightscreen(HD). Text-based information service. 5.05The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guestsair their differences.

12.15 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (R,S). WithDerren Brown, Sue Perkins and Nina Conti.1.10 American Football Live (S,HD).Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears (Kick-off1.30am). 4.45 The Grid (R,S). 5.15Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.35Countdown (R,S,HD). Sian Williams is inDictionary Corner.

1.50 SuperCasino. Live interactivegaming. 3.10 Benidorm ER (R,S,HD). 4.00House Doctor (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big(R,S). 4.50 Make It Big (R,S). 5.15 Angelsof Jarm (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S).5.30 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.40 Roary theRacing Car (R,S). 5.50 Roary the RacingCar (R,S).

1.20 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). Fromthe Isle of Wight. 2.20 Holby City (R,S).Colette’s loyalties are put to the test. 3.15This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcomingprogrammes.

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8.30 Formula 1: The BrazilianGrand Prix (S,HD). Suzi Perrypresents the key moments fromInterlagos in Sao Paulo, wherethe 18th and penultimateround of the season took place.

8.00 Speed with Guy Martin (S).3/4. The motorcycle racermakes a bold attempt to set aworld speed record for ahovercraft, knowing that atspeeds of more than 86mph,even the most experiencedpilots can lose control.

8.00 The Mekong River with SuePerkins (S,HD). 1/4. New series.The comedienne goes onjourney along the SoutheastAsian river, beginning inVietnam, where she tries herhand as a noodle saleswomanand prawn farmer.

8.00 The X Factor Results (S,HD).19/24. Dermot O’Leary revealswho is safe and who has scoredthe lowest number of votes,and there are performances bysome of the biggest names inthe charts.

9.00 Homeland (S). 5/12. Carrie triesto earn the trust of afrightened asset, Quinn andFara stake out a new suspectand Saul catches a break whenhe spots a familiar face on hisway out of town.

9.00 The MTV EMA 2014 fromGlasgow (S,HD). Nicki Minajpresents the Europe MusicAwards from the Hydro inGlasgow, featuringperformances by the host, aswell as Enrique Iglesias, EdSheeran and Calvin Harris.

9.00 Police Under Pressure (S,HD).3/3. Documentary followingofficers in Sheffield as theyinvestigate two separateincidents of missing girls, bothvictims of grooming and sexualabuse.

9.00 Downton Abbey (S,HD). 8/8.Family tensions threaten toderail preparations for Rose’swedding, Denker reveals a newside to her personality andBranson comes to a heart-wrenching decision. Last in theseries.



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Monday’s Television GuideBBC16.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15Neighbourhood Blues 10.00 HomesUnder the Hammer 11.00 Call theCouncil 11.45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News;Weather 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Moving On (S,HD).3.00 Escape to the Country (S,HD). 3.45Glorious Gardens from Above (S,HD).4.30 Put Your Money Where Your MouthIs (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy KyleShow (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S).12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With guestSam Bailey. 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather1.55 Regional News (S) 2.00 PeterAndre’s 60 Minute Makeover (S,HD). 3.00The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD).3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 The Chase(S,HD).

6.20 The King of Queens (HD). 7.10 3rdRock from the Sun. 8.00 EverybodyLoves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00Daily Brunch (HD). 11.00 Come Dinewith Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 NewsSummary 12.05 Come Dine with Me(HD). 1.40 Small Animal Hospital (HD).2.10 Countdown (HD). 3.00 Fifteen toOne (HD). General knowledge quiz. 4.00Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Come Dinewith Me (HD). 5.30 Coach Trip (HD).

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff(HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD).12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15Undercover Benefits Cheat (R,S,HD). PaulConnolly investigates people living outsidethe law. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD).3.15 Film: The Good Witch’s Charm(S,HD). (2012) Premiere. Drama sequel,starring Catherine Bell.●●● 5.00 5 Newsat 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

7.05 Call the Council (R,S,HD). 7.50 CloseCalls: On Camera (R,S,HD). 8.20 SignZone: A Taste of Britain (R,S). 9.05Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (R,S). 10.05Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a BetterCook (R,S). 10.35 Click (S,HD). 11.00 BBCNews (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News(S,HD) 12.00 Daily Politics (S) 1.00 Coast(R,S,HD). 1.10 The Life of Birds (R,S). 2.00Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals (S,HD).5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

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7.30 Regional Programme (S).Followed by BBC News.

6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather6.30 Regional News (S); Weather

10.00 BBC News (S,HD)10.25 Regional News (S)10.35 Ebola Frontline – Panorama

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7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD).Todd is horrified to see theextent of his injuries.


6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 17/23.Mr Burns is sent to prison.

6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Porsche’smissing bridesmaid turns upjust in time.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD).Casey is shot.

6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD)

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S)10.30 Regional News (S); Weather10.40 The Agenda (S,HD). 6/10. Tom

Bradby and guests look to theweek ahead.

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)7.55 Rory Peck Awards (S,HD). 1/4.

New series. Finalist Ben Steeledescribes filming homophobicgangs in Russia.

10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats (S,HD). 6/9.With Sarah Millican.

10.50 Toast of London (S,HD). 2/6.Steven receives an offer toappear in Calendar Girls.

7.00 The Gadget Show (S,HD). JonBentley examines the best dealsavailable for home TV, phoneand broadband, and JasonBradbury tests an underwaterjetpack.

10.00 Under the Dome (S,HD). 12/13.The dome starts to shrink.

10.55 Pacific Heights (S). (1990)Psychological thriller, withMichael Keaton, MelanieGriffith and MatthewModine.●●●●

7.00 FA Cup Second-Round Draw(S,HD). Live coverage from theNational Football Museum inManchester.

7.30 Children’s Hospital: TheChaplains (S,HD). 3/6.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD).6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It

Takes Two (S,HD). 31/60. Aninterview with the latest coupleto be voted off thecompetition.

10.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks(S,HD). 6/13. With guests LisaStansfield, Ana Matronic,Aisling Bea and Joe Lycett.

10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presentedby Evan Davis. Followed byWeather.

11.20 Citizen Khan (R,S,HD). 2/6.11.50 The Graham Norton Show

(R,S,HD). 7/13. With ShirleyBassey, David Walliams,Catherine Tate and RichardAyoade.

11.15 Great Continental RailwayJourneys (R,S,HD). 1/6. MichaelPortillo ventures on to theEuropean rail network onceagain with his 1913 Bradshaw’sguide.

11.20 The Jonathan Ross Show(R,S,HD). 4/10. The host chats toStanley Tucci and NatalieDormer, who star in TheHunger Games: Mockingjay –Part 1.

11.20 The IT Crowd (R,S). 2/6. Theoffice is set alight.

11.50 NFL: The American FootballShow (S,HD). Vernon Kaypresents highlights from the10th week of the NFLcampaign.

12.40 Weather for the Week Ahead (S).12.45 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.3.00 UEFA Champions League Weekly(S,HD). Highlights from European football’selite competition. 3.25 ITV Nightscreen(HD). Text-based information service. 5.05The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guestsair their differences.

12.50 Film: B.A. Pass. (2012) Premiere.Drama, starring Shadab Kamal.●●● 2.30The Secret Millionaire USA (R,S,HD).3.25 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under(R,S,HD). 4.20 Location, Location,Location (R,S,HD). 5.15 River CottageBites (R,S,HD). 5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.45 Campus PD (R,S,HD). 1.10SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming.3.10 Benidorm ER (R,S,HD). A man fallsinto a coma after contracting pneumonia.4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.25 GreatArtists (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S).5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 HouseDoctor (R,S).

12.15 Sign Zone: The Apprentice (R,S).The entrepreneurs organise coach tours.1.15 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview ofupcoming programmes. 4.00 BBCLearning Zone (R,S,HD).

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8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Pam isworried Emma will discover hersecret.

8.30 Room 101 (R,S,HD). 3/8. WithGreg Davies, Ben Fogle andJanet Street-Porter.

8.00 How Rich Are You? (S,HD).Richard Bacon presents aninteractive show giving viewersthe chance to find out whetherthey are as rich or poor as theythought, with contributionsfrom financial experts.

8.00Mysteries of the BermudaTriangle (R,S,HD).Documentary investigating thereasons behind the reporteddisappearances of many boatsand aeroplanes in the area ofthe north Atlantic. Followed by5 News at 9.

8.00 University Challenge (S,HD).17/37. The first of the second-round matches.

8.30 Only Connect – Children inNeed Special (S,HD). Celebrityedition of the lateral-thinkingquiz.

8.00 Countrywise (S,HD). 3/8.Protecting fish stocks,transporting cattle andconservation.

8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD).Peter thanks Carla for handinghim a lifeline.

9.00 Gareth’s All Star Choir(S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two.The choir members embark ona tour to drum up support fortheir charity single – and puttheir nerves to the testperforming at the Children inNeed gala dinner.

9.00 24 Hours in Police Custody(S). 6/7. A devout Muslim issuspected of committing anhonour crime against hisdaughter, and DC RachelChandler must find theevidence she needs before timeruns out.

9.00 Gotham (S,HD). 5/22. Gordonand Bullock search for a mandistributing vials of a drug thatmakes users super-strong, whileBruce tries to establish WayneEnterprises’ role in the Arkhamproject.

9.00 Intruders (S,HD). 4/8. Jack andGary join forces and witness aweird ritual.

9.45 Some Funeral Directors withJokes (S). 3/4. Undertakersshare their favourite gags.

9.00 Grantchester (S,HD). 6/6.When the hunt for a cop killerputs Geordie’s life in danger,the police close ranks, so thevicar embarks on his owndaring mission to catch theculprit. Last in the series.



Tuesday’s Television GuideBBC16.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15Neighbourhood Blues (S,HD). 10.00Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). ; TwoMinutes Silence. 11.00 Call the Council(R,S,HD). 11.45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBCNews; Weather 1.30 Regional News 1.45Doctors 2.15 Moving On 3.00 Escape tothe Country 3.45 Glorious Gardens fromAbove 4.30 Put Your Money Where YourMouth Is 5.15 Pointless

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy KyleShow (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S).12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). Topicaldebate from a female perspective. 1.30 ITVNews (S); Weather 1.55 Regional News (S)2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover(S,HD). 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show(S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S).4.00 Tipping Point (R,S,HD). 5.00 TheChase (S,HD).


6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff(HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD).12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15Rome: The World’s First Superpower(R,S,HD). How the gap widened betweenthe poor and the privileged. 1.15 Homeand Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD).2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Secret Liaison(S). (2013) Premiere. Thriller, starringMeredith Monroe.●●● 5.00 5 News at 5(S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

7.05 Call the Council (R,S). 7.50 Don’tGet Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 8.20 SignZone: Holiday of My Lifetime with LenGoodman (R,S). 9.05 Antiques Roadshow(R,S). 10.05 Building Dream Homes (R,S).10.35 HARDtalk (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News,Including Two Minutes Silence (S,HD)11.30 BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 DailyPolitics (S) 1.00 Coast (S,HD). 1.10 TheLife of Birds (R,S). 2.00 Live Tennis: ATPWorld Tour Finals (S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (S).

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7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Linda ringsthe clinic for advice. Followedby BBC News.


10.00 BBC News (S,HD)10.25 Regional News (S). Followed

by National Lottery Update.10.35 Imagine – Bette Midler: The

Divine Miss M (S,HD). 3/7.Alan Yentob meets singer andactress Bette Midler in NewYork.

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Mears (S,HD). 4/6. Thebushcraft expert visits GallowayForest Park.


6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 18/23.6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). The

McQueens board the partytrain – but danger awaits them.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD).Brax desperately urges Casey tohold on until the ambulancearrives.


10.30 ITV News (S); Weather


Nichole Sobecki recalls theWestgate mall attack in Nairobiin September 2013.

10.00 Gogglebox (R,S). 6/12.Capturing the households’instant reactions to what theyare watching on TV from thecomfort of their own sofas.Narrated by Caroline Aherne.

7.00 Police Interceptors (R,S). Theteam closes in on a suspectedpetrol thief. Followed by 5News Update.

10.00 NCIS (R,S,HD). 20/24. Ziva andTony are sent to Colombia torescue a Navy chaplainkidnapped by rebels, but Gibbsdiscovers the minister may bemore than just a missionary.Jamie Lee Curtis guest stars.

7.00 The Great Interior DesignChallenge (S,HD). 7/16. Threemore contestants take up thechallenge as they are given 72hours to transform open-planreception rooms.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show,hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.

6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – ItTakes Two (S,HD). 32/60. Withthe winners of Sunday night’sdance-off.

10.00 The Walshes (S,HD). 1/3. Newseries. Comedy, starring NiallGaffney and Philippa Dunne.

10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presentedby Emily Maitlis. Followed byWeather.

11.55 Bette Midler: The ShowgirlMust Go On (S,HD). The singertakes to the stage in Las Vegasfor a show recorded in 2010.

11.00 NCIS (R,S,HD). 21/24. Gibbs andthe team track an arsonist.

11.55 NCIS (R,S,HD). 22/24. The teamdiscovers the elusive arsonistwas not working alone.

11.15 The Great War – An Elegy: ACulture Show Special(R,S,HD). Simon Armitage visitsFrench beaches, German PoWcamps and remote corners ofthe Highlands to relate sevenreal-life war stories.

11.00 Regional News (S); Weather11.10 Blenheim Palace: Great War

House (R,S,HD). DowntonAbbey creator Julian Fellowestells the stories of the men andwomen above and below stairsat the stately home.

11.05 Secrets of the Salon (S,HD).Candid conversations betweenhair stylists and clients.


12.10 The Cube (R,S,HD). An IT projectmanager aims to win enough cash for ahouse deposit. 1.00 Jackpot247.Interactive gaming. 3.00 Loose Women(R,HD). 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 TheJeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests airtheir differences.

12.00 Poker (S). The Pokerstars.com SharkCage. 1.00 Cage Warriors (S). 1.55 KOTVBoxing Weekly (S). 2.20 Trans WorldSport (S). 3.15 The Grid (R,S). 3.40Outrun the Sun (R,S). 4.40 FIMSuperbike World Championship (R,S).5.05 Win It Cook It (R,S,HD). 5.35Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours(R,S). 1.10 SuperCasino. Live interactivegaming. 3.10 Benidorm ER (R,S,HD). Apool cleaner’s livelihood is threatened bypoor health. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.25Great Artists (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor(R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35HouseBusters (R,S).

12.15 Sign Zone: Film 2014 (R,S).Presented by Claudia Winkleman andDanny Leigh. 12.45 This Is BBC Two (S).Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 5/52. Fleurand Michael compete todiagnose a patient, Mo andJesse perform a trickytransplant operation, andSerena is distraught that hermother no longer recognisesher.

8.00 Obsessive CompulsiveCleaners (S). 6/9. An Essexhoarder receives a visit from abusiness manager who spends20 hours a week on housework,while an industrial cleanerhelps an unemployed bargain-hunter in west London.

8.00 Britain’s Worst Crimes (S).The events that led to themurders of Lin and MeganRussell, who were attackedwith a hammer by MichaelStone while walking down acountry lane in Kent in 1996.Followed by 5 News at 9.

8.00MasterChef: TheProfessionals (S,HD). 4/21. Theweek’s first heat sees five morechefs enter the kitchen, wherethey face a trio of challengesbefore the judges decide whichthree will go through to thenext stage.

8.00 Hotel in the Clouds (S,HD).Documentary following thefirst few months in the life ofnew luxury hotel the Shangri-La, based in the Shard inLondon. Narrated by RebeccaFront.

9.00 The Missing (S,HD). 3/8. In2006, an undercover policeofficer comes forward withpossible information aboutOliver, while in the present day,Emily returns to France as thecase is reopened.

9.00 You Can’t Get the Staff(S,HD). 4/5. At Maunsel Housein Somerset, Benjamin Slade ison the hunt for a newhandyman after his wife ran offwith the old one – but SirBenjamin’s requirements areunusually specific.

9.00Miracle Babies (S,HD). 2/4. Theneonatal teammonitors twinboys who need operations tocorrect congenital heartdefects, and a baby requiresimmediate laser surgery to savehis sight.

9.00 Teenage Tommies (S,HD).Fergal Keane examines thestories of under-18s whofought in the First World War,finding out why they enlistedand how they coped with thereality of the conflict.

9.00 The Nation’s FavouriteQueen Song (S,HD). Thelegendary rock band’s 20greatest hits, as decided by thepublic, featuring interviewswith Brian May, Roger Taylorand celebrity fans. Matt Lucasnarrates.



Wednesday’s Television GuideBBC16.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15Neighbourhood Blues (S,HD). 10.00Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00Call the Council (R,S,HD). 11.45 Don’t GetDone, Get Dom (S,HD). 12.15 BargainHunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather(S,HD) 1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45Doctors 2.15 Moving On 3.00 Escape tothe Country 3.45 Glorious Gardens fromAbove 4.30 Put Your Money Where YourMouth Is 5.15 Pointless



6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff(HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD).12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (R,S,HD).Alex visits Naples and the Amalfi coast.1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S,HD).3.15 Film: Carnal Innocence (S). (2011)Thriller, starring Gabrielle Anwar.●● 5.00 5News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours(R,S,HD).

6.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S).7.00 Call the Council (R,S,HD). 7.45 Don’tGet Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 8.15 SignZone: Holiday of My Lifetime with LenGoodman (R,S). 9.00 Sacred Rivers withSimon Reeve (R,S). 10.00 Building DreamHomes (R,S). 10.30 See Hear (S,HD). 11.00BBC News (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News12.00 Coast (R,S,HD). 12.10 Animal Park1.10 The Life of Birds 2.00 Live Tennis:ATP World Tour Finals 5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

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7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Timsneaks off for his first readinglesson with Anna.


6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 19/23.Lisa befriends a beached whale.

6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Celebrationturns to tragedy aboard theparty train.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD).Ricky decides to keep herpregnancy a secret from Brax.


10.00 ITV News at Ten (S)10.30 Regional News (S); Weather10.40 The Nation’s Favourite

Queen Song (R,S,HD). Thelegendary rock band’s 20greatest hits. Matt Lucasnarrates.


Pacome Pabandji talks aboutcovering the Central AfricanRepublic conflict.

10.00 The Million Pound Necklace:Inside Boodles (R,S,HD).Documentary followingexclusive jewellers Boodlesahead of the launch of thefirm’s most expensive collectionyet, created from a set of rareColombian emeralds.

7.00 Police Interceptors (R,S). Adriver tries to escape officersduring a chase through thestreets of Ripley, Derbyshire.Followed by 5 News Update.

10.00Wentworth Prison (S,HD).11/12. Bea hopes to use ashowdown with Franky to sether ploy for freedom in motion,while a new prisoner couldhave information that mayfinally take down Ferguson.

7.00 The Great Interior DesignChallenge (S,HD). 8/16.Another trio of amateurdesigners take up thechallenge.

6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show,hosted by Jeremy Vine.

6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – ItTakes Two (S,HD). 33/60. IanWaite analyses the couples’training.

10.00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired(S,HD). 6/11. Interview with theshow’s freshly rejectedcandidate.

10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presentedby Evan Davis. Followed byWeather.

11.35 Film 2014 (S,HD). 2/7. Reviewsof The Imitation Game, TheDrop and Life Itself.

11.00 200 Nips & Tucks and I WantMore! (R,S,HD). The stories ofpeople whose pursuit of theultimate body has taken overtheir lives and led them to havea great number of cosmeticsurgery procedures.

11.15 Teenage Tommies (R,S,HD).Fergal Keane examines thestories of under-18s whofought in the First World War,finding out why they enlistedand how they coped with thereality of the conflict.

11.05 24 Hours in A&E (R,S). 2/8. Themedics treat sportingenthusiasts involved inaccidents, including a 19-year-old who has suffered multiplespinal injuries in a motocrossrace.

12.05 Film: The Notorious Bettie Page(S). (2005) Biopic of the 1950s pin-up model,starring Gretchen Mol.●●● 1.35 Weatherfor the Week Ahead (S). 1.40 BBC News(S,HD).

12.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S).The host takes his successful talk showstateside. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 TheJeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests airtheir differences.

12.05 Music on 4: Music Nation (S,HD).12.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen NightmaresUSA (S). 1.25 Film: Lootera. (2013)Premiere. Romantic drama, starringRanveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha.●●●3.40 Film: The Siege at Red River (S).(1954)●●● 5.10 Win It Cook It (R,S,HD).5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 Dallas (S,HD). Elena finally confrontsthe Ewings. 12.50 True Crimes: The First72 Hours (R,S). 1.15 SuperCasino. Liveinteractive gaming. 3.10 UndergroundBritain (R,S,HD). 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S).4.25 Great Artists (R,S). 4.45 HouseDoctor (R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S).5.35 HouseBusters (R,S).

12.15 Intruders (R,S,HD). 1.00 Sign Zone:See Hear (R,S,HD). 1.30 The Kitchen (R,S).The Barry-Powers prepare a feast for Lee’s45th birthday. Last in the series. 2.30Doctor Who (R,S). 3.30 This Is BBC Two(S). 3.55 BBC Learning Zone (S,HD).

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8.00Waterloo Road (S,HD). 5/20.Lenny crumbles under thepressure of studying for hismock exams, Allie discoversVaughan has been keeping asecret from her and Sue tries invain to keep her distance fromHector.

8.00 Posh Pawn (S,HD). 1/5. Newseries. A celebrity hat designerlooks to sell a diamond-encrusted ruby necklace,paintings by the Kray twinscause a dilemma and JamesConstantinou tests a water jetpack.

8.00 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun(S,HD). A pensions adviserprepares for the annual MrNatural bodybuildingchampionship, and marinepolice officer Brian Shoesmithengages in a high-speed seachase with drug traffickers.

8.00MasterChef: TheProfessionals (S,HD). 5/21. Theweek’s second heat sees fivemore chefs enter the kitchen,where they face a trio ofchallenges before the judgesdecide which three will gothrough to the next stage.

8.00 Surprise Surprise (S,HD). 4/7.A 76-year-old singer is reunitedwith her best friend and fulfilsa lifelong dream of performingwith an orchestra. Acommunity volunteer’s soupkitchen receives a makeover.

9.00 The Apprentice (S,HD). 6/14.The entrepreneurs devise andsell their own board games,with one team coming up witha globetrotting game for thefamily and the other choosingsomething a little more risque.

9.00 Liberty of London (S,HD). 1/4.New series. Hundreds ofhopefuls arrive at thedepartment store for aDragons’ Den-style pitchingcontest, and Pharrell Williamsvisits, having launched afragrance with Liberty.

9.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take ItAway (S,HD). 9/10. BrianO’Shaughnessy and GrahamAldred’s first case sees them in aBrighton health spa as theysearch for assets to seize inpursuit of a £20,000 debt.

9.00 Great Continental RailwayJourneys (S,HD). 2/6. MichaelPortillo takes the train downthe spine of Italy as he travelsfrom Rome to Sicily, along theway visiting Naples to find outabout the country’s firstrailway.

9.00 Broadmoor (S,HD). 2/2. Parttwo of two. The stories ofpatients who are preparing tomove out of the psychiatrichospital into medium secureunits – the first step on theroad to rejoining thecommunity.



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Thursday’s Television GuideBBC16.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15Neighbourhood Blues 10.00 HomesUnder the Hammer 11.00 Call theCouncil 11.45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom(S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 BBCNews; Weather (S,HD) 1.30 RegionalNews (S) 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15Moving On 3.00 Escape to the Country3.45 Glorious Gardens from Above 4.30Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is(S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (S,HD).



6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff(HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD).12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun (R,S,HD).1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.10Rosamunde Pilcher: The Unknown Heart(S,HD). First of a two-part romantic drama.5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours(R,S,HD). Amber tries to find out why Danieland Rain’s relationship failed.

6.05 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S).7.05 Call the Council (R,S). 7.50 Don’tGet Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD). 8.20 SignZone: Holiday of My Lifetime with LenGoodman (R,S). 9.05 Human Universe(R,S). 10.05 Gardeners’ World (R,S). 10.35HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News (S,HD) 11.30BBC World News (S,HD) 12.00 Coast(R,S,HD). 12.10 Animal Park (R,S). 1.10The Life of Birds 2.00 Live Tennis: ATPWorld Tour Finals 5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Topicalstories from around the UK.

7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Thepressure is on for Alfie to find anew home for his family.Followed by BBC News.


10.00 BBC News (S,HD)10.25 Regional News (S)10.35 Question Time (S,HD). 8/38.

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7.30 A Fair Deal for Women:Tonight (S,HD). Aasmah Mirinvestigates sexism in modernBritain.


6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 20/23.Surveillance cameras areinstalled in Springfield.

6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD).

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD).Shandi takes her frustration outon Marilyn.


10.15 ITV News (S); Weather10.45 Regional News (S); Weather10.55Wilderness Walks with Ray

Mears (R,S,HD). 4/6. Thebushcraft expert visits GallowayForest Park.


Film-maker Muhammad Alirecalls his experiences of Syria’scivil war. Last in the series.

10.00 Babylon (S,HD). 1/6. Newseries. The police comedydrama starring James Nesbittreturns for six episodes. Aprivate security firm calls forassistance to handle a riot at ayoung offenders institution.

7.00 The Gadget Show (R,S,HD).Jon Bentley examines the bestdeals available for home TV,phone and broadband.Followed by 5 News Update.

10.00 Fred and Rose: House ofHorrors (S,HD). 2/3. The docu-drama focuses on the couple’scrimes after they moved to 25Cromwell Street in Gloucester,where they buried their manyvictims in the cellar or underthe patio.

7.00 The Great Interior DesignChallenge (S,HD). 9/16. Thefinal heat sees another trio ofcontestants take up thechallenge.


6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – ItTakes Two (S,HD). 34/60. Alook ahead to the weekend’saction.

10.00 Russell Howard’s GoodNews (S,HD). 4/9. Thecomedian’s perspective on thenews.

10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Presentedby Laura Kuenssberg. Followedby Weather.

11.35 Looking After Mum: AChildren in Need Special(R,S,HD).

11.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take ItAway (R,S,HD). 9/10. BrianO’Shaughnessy and GrahamAldred’s first case sees them in aBrighton health spa as theysearch for assets to seize inpursuit of a £20,000 debt.

11.15 The Mekong River with SuePerkins (R,S,HD). 1/4. Thecomedienne goes on journeyalong the Southeast Asian river,beginning in Vietnam, whereshe tries her hand as a noodlesaleswoman and prawn farmer.

11.25 The Chase (R,S,HD). 6/148.Bradley Walsh presents as fourcontestants answer generalknowledge questions and workas a team to take on ruthlessquiz genius the Chaser andsecure a cash prize.

11.05 8 Out of 10 Cats (R,S,HD). 6/9.With Sarah Millican.

11.50 24 Hours in Police Custody(R,S). 6/7.

12.35 Holiday Weatherview (S). 12.40BBC News (S,HD).

12.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.3.00 A Fair Deal for Women: Tonight(R,S,HD). Aasmah Mir investigates sexism inmodern Britain. 3.25 ITV Nightscreen(HD). Text-based information service. 5.05The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guestsair their differences.

12.55 Embarrassing Bodies DownUnder (S,HD). 1.45 One Born EveryMinute (R,S,HD). 2.35 Unreported World(R,S). 3.00 Phil: Secret Agent DownUnder (R,S,HD). 3.55 Location, Location,Location (R,S,HD). 4.55 Win It Cook It(R,S,HD). 5.20 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems(S,HD). 5.35 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactivegaming. 3.10 Rome: The World’s FirstSuperpower (R,S,HD). How the gapwidened between the poor and theprivileged. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.25Great Scientists (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor(R,S). 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35HouseBusters (R,S).

12.15 Sign Zone: Ebola Frontline –Panorama (R,S). The work of a British-borndoctor at an Ebola treatment centre inSierra Leone. 1.00 This Is BBC Two (S).Preview of upcoming programmes. 4.00BBC Learning Zone (R,S,HD).

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8.00Watchdog (S,HD). 5/8. Reportson the design fault that couldcost van owners thousands, thedifficulties faced by manypeople trying to get studentloans and the problems withsome bathroom goods.

8.00 George Clarke’s AmazingSpaces (S). 4/9. The architectmeets newlyweds who areinvesting their life savings in adilapidated 1950s yacht, and abarley farmer who wants tobuild a traditional Highlandbothy for just £8,000.

8.00 Underground Britain (S,HD).Rob Bell heads to Wales,exploring the largest naturalcave system in Europe andexperiencing what life wouldhave been like for slate minersduring the IndustrialRevolution.

8.00MasterChef: TheProfessionals (S,HD). 6/21. Sixchefs battle it out in thequarter-final, demonstrating adish of their own inventionbefore going on to preparetwo courses for a panel of foodcritics.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Ali callsthe police about Jai and Archie.

8.30 Paul O’Grady: For the Loveof Dogs (S,HD). 10/11. Thecomedian helps train a blindcairn terrier.

9.00 Life Story (S,HD). 4/6. Theimportance of power toanimals, revealing howdominant creatures have thebest access to food and water,and are also the most attractiveto the opposite sex.

9.00 24 Hours in A&E (S). 3/8. Atree surgeon is rushed in after afall, and doctors are concernedhe may have injured his spine,while a frail man has taken atumble down a flight of stairsat home.

9.00 Streets of Rage: Caught onCamera (S,HD). 7/8. Nick Wallisfocuses on violence fuelled bydrink or drugs, with CCTVcameras in Huntingdoncapturing images of a manbeing punched unconsciousafter escaping a mass brawl.

9.00 The Fall (S,HD). 1/6. New series.Spector arrives in Belfast to findsomeone from his past hasbeen helping police with theirinquiries. Return of the thriller,with Gillian Anderson andJamie Dornan.

9.00 Neil Diamond: One NightOnly (S,HD). The legendarycrooner takes centre stage atthe London Palladium for a TVspecial, hosted by Rob Brydon,featuring some of his greatesthits alongside tracks from hisnew album.



Friday’s Television GuideBBC16.00 Breakfast (S,HD) 9.15Neighbourhood Blues (S,HD). 10.00Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00Call the Council 11.45 Don’t Get Done,Get Dom (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt(S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD)1.30 Regional News (S) 1.45 Doctors 2.15Moving On (S,HD). 3.00 Escape to theCountry 3.45 Glorious Gardens fromAbove 4.30 Put Your Money Where YourMouth Is 5.15 Pointless


6.20 The King of Queens (HD). 7.10 3rdRock from the Sun. 8.00 EverybodyLoves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00Daily Brunch (HD). 10.55 Celebrity ComeDine with Me (HD). 12.00 Channel 4News Summary 12.05 Celebrity ComeDine with Me (HD). 1.40 Channel 4Racing (HD). Live coverage fromCheltenham. 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD).Beat-the-banker game show. 5.00 ComeDine with Me (HD). 5.30 Coach Trip (HD).

6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 The Wright Stuff(HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD).12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD) 12.15Underground Britain (R,S,HD). Rob Bellexplores the largest natural cave system inEurope. 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 NCIS (R,S). 3.10Rosamunde Pilcher: The Unknown Heart(S,HD). Conclusion. Elizabeth is tornbetween Duncan and Andrew. 5.00 5 Newsat 5 (S,HD) 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

7.50 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom (R,S,HD).8.20 Sign Zone: Holiday of My Lifetimewith Len Goodman (R,S). 9.05 The £100KHouse: Tricks of the Trade (R,S). 10.05Children’s Hospital: The Chaplains (R,S).10.35 The Travel Show (S,HD). 11.00 BBCNews (S,HD) 11.30 BBC World News(S,HD) 12.00 Coast (R,S,HD). 12.10 AnimalPark (R,S). 1.10 The Life of Birds (R,S).2.00 Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals(S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

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7.30 Children in Need 2014 (S,HD).Terry Wogan and Tess Dalypresent fundraising fun,featuring One Direction andCheryl Fernandez-Versini, aStrictly special with BruceForsyth and a new Tom andJerry cartoon. Details subject tochange. Continues on BBC Two.

6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather6.30 Regional News; Weather


by National Lottery Update.10.35 Children in Need 2014 (S,HD).

Terry Wogan, Rochelle Humesand Nick Grimshaw present thefinal part, featuring S Club 7,Boyzone, Cirque du Soleil andthe casts of Made inDagenham, Once and SunnyAfternoon. Details subject tochange.11

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7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD).Peter tells Simon he is movingto Portsmouth.


6.00 The Simpsons (R,S,HD). 21/23.Moe stirs up marital strife inSpringfield.

6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD).

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD).Shandi discovers John’swedding has been postponed.


10.00 ITV News at Ten (S)10.30 Regional News (S); Weather10.40 GoldenEye (S,HD). (1995) Spy

adventure, with Pierce Brosnan,Sean Bean and Famke Janssen.●●●●

7.00 Channel 4 News (S)7.35 Unreported World (S). 7/8.

Life in the war-torn Libyancapital Tripoli.

10.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (S).9/15. The host is joined byCharlie Day and Jason Sudeikis,who star in Horrible Bosses 2,and comedian Russell Howard.Singer-songwriter Lordeperforms Yellow Flicker Beat.

7.00World War II in Colour (S,HD).Hitler’s final attempts to shiftthe balance of power in hisfavour in late 1944. Followed by5 News Update.

10.00 Body of Proof (S,HD). 9/14. Abanker who defraudedthousands of people isabducted on his way out ofcourt and a video of his murderis later released, but Tommythinks he staged the wholething.

7.00 The Home That Two Built(S,HD). 1/4. New series. MelGiedroyc trawls through thearchives examining how BBCTwo has reflected shiftinglifestyle trends in Britain.


6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – ItTakes Two (S,HD). 35/60. Alook ahead to tomorrow’s liveshow.

10.00 Children in Need 2014 (S,HD).Including music by OneDirection, Boyzone and theScript.

10.35 Newsnight (S,HD). Presentedby Kirsty Wark.

11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (S,HD).19/24. Sam goes undercover asa fighter in a mixed martial artsgym.

11.55 Access. Showbiz news andgossip.

11.05Weather (S)11.10 Never Mind the Buzzcocks

(R,S,HD). 6/13.11.40 Later – with Jools Holland:

Legends (S,HD).

11.10 Toast of London (R,S,HD). 2/6.Steven receives an offer toappear in Calendar Girls.

11.40 Psycho (S,HD). (1960)Hitchcock thriller, with AnthonyPerkins and Janet Leigh.●●●●●


1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). Thehost takes his successful talk show stateside.3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-basedinformation service.

1.45 Film: The Divide (S,HD). (2011) Post-apocalyptic thriller, starring LaurenGerman.●● 3.35 Location, Location,Location (R,S,HD). Two new parents searchfor a home in Surrey. 4.35 Phil: SecretAgent Down Under (R,S,HD). 5.30 Win ItCook It (R,S,HD). 5.55 Kirstie’s VintageGems (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Live interactivegaming. 3.10 Miracle Babies (R,S,HD). Ababy requires immediate laser surgery tosave his sight. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). Thework of a wildlife sanctuary. 4.25 GreatScientists (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S).5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35HouseBusters (R,S).

12.40 Film: Michael Collins (S). (1996)Fact-based political drama, starring LiamNeeson.●●●● 2.45 Sign Zone: QuestionTime (R,S). Topical debate from Cardiff.3.45 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview ofupcoming programmes.

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8.00Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD(S). 4/22. Coulson is attacked bythe only person he can trust –Agent May – and with the restof the team trapped in anexplosive situation, it is up toFitz to save the day.

8.00 Rome: The World’s FirstSuperpower (S,HD). LarryLamb explores the life of JuliusCaesar, tracing his career from abankrupt junior public officialto invincible general and on tohis assassination. Last in theseries. Followed by 5 News at 9.

8.00Mastermind (S,HD). 13/31.Specialist subjects include PeepShow and Charlotte Bronte.

8.30 Tom Kerridge’s Best EverDishes (S,HD). 6/6. The chefdemonstrates how to liven uplunches. Last in the series.

8.00 Secrets from the Sky (S,HD).5/6. Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, alandscape of royal Saxonburials.

8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD).Sally becomes convinced Tim ishaving an affair with Anna.

9.00 Gogglebox (S). 7/12. Capturingthe households’ instantreactions to what they arewatching on TV from thecomfort of their own sofas.Narrated by Caroline Aherne.

9.00 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy(S,HD). 4/4. The hotelierconcludes her journey byvisiting the south of thecountry, attending the annualFesta della Madonna Brunacelebration in the city ofMatera. Last in the series.

9.00 The Fish Market: InsideBillingsgate (R,S,HD). 1/3. Thefirst of three documentariesprofiling London’s prime foodmarkets, Billingsgate,Smithfield and NewSpitalfields, focusing on life forthe capital’s fish merchants.

9.00 Lewis (S,HD). 6/6. Part two oftwo. As Maddox’s life hangs inthe balance and Lawrie winshis freedom, Lewis joinsHathaway on the case, butthey struggle to work welltogether. Last in the series.



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A S my latest monthly sporadic dalliancewith an internet dating site comes toits conclusion (I have cancelled thesubscription), I yet again have had time to

reflect on my hopeless optimism over reality in anattempt to find my Mr Forever via this medium.

I have tried many sites on and off over the yearsdipping my toe in and out of the internet dating scenefrom time to time and each time I metaphoricallystomp off in a huff at the ridiculousness of theexperience.

Quite frankly it’s depressing. I consider myself to bea reasonably attractive, fit, intelligent, witty womanwith only an average amount of emotional baggageand I’m not looking to be saved or financiallypropped up. But based on my interactions on thesesites, I think I have to reappraise my opinion.

I start off all enthusiastic and optimistic as I scrollthrough hundreds of profiles, the majority of whichdon’t have photos, or if they do have photos are quiteclearly of someone at least 10 years younger than theage they claim to be.

Or my favourite yet, the selfie pictures. Notjust one, but usually many selfies standing self-consciously in front of the mirror in various roomsin their houses. Assuming there are photos and theyat least look average (expectations already beingdampened) – I next check their profiles – the nextlevel of pain. It’s more often than not inarticulate orbrief to the point of anonymity.

Having whittled the list down to one or twopossibles, I craft carefully-worded emails hopefullyrevealing my own charms whilst reflecting some oftheir profile back to them, showing I have made theeffort and ping it off with a ‘hope to hear from you’and a small thrill of anticipation.

How could they resist my email, my lovely photosand my articulate and witty profile? Sadly theepistles disappear into an internetic abyss never to beresponded to. Every time.

In the meantime, I am bombarded with messagesfrom a range of other men. Well, when I saymessages, most of them don’t actually communicatewith me in any meaningful way other than to ‘wink’

at me. I can’t bear winkers! What am I supposed todo with them? Others range from ‘Just had to say hi’,to ‘Fancy to chat some time’ (sic). You can do betterthan this! If you don’t have the courage to start up aconversation in a slightly more engaging manner wearen’t getting off the starting blocks.

The majority of these men are under 5’7”, balding,overweight, considerably older, engineers/IT geeks/similar mostly with the inarticulate profiles andselfies.

All of which nonsense leads me to believe myoriginal premise i.e. that I have mistaken myattractiveness etc. That I am in fact a hideous trollmonster with at least three eyes, ingrowing toenailsand the personality of dried wallpaper. On a goodday. There can be no other explanation as to mycomplete lack of success on these sites.

So yet again, I am departing the latest one in highdudgeon swearing blind that I am never going to setinternet foot on another one. Ever again. It’s just toodepressing and I don’t want to feel like I am thathideous troll monster. I’d rather be ignorant and justbe happy that my friends love me. And remain, forthe time being, happily single.

This week, Sali’s column has been written byguest writer, Blackswan.

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How would you describe your ideal weekend?Enjoying theTwenties glamour of Burgh Island, off thecoast of Devon. Or relaxing in the South of France closeto our old home.

Who would you spend it with?My husband and close friends.

Would you watch a film or TV?Only if I were at home and it would most likely beepisodes from a political thriller box set.

What would you read?The weekend papers.

What music would you listen to?Songs from the Sixties, Radio 2; SteveWright SundayLove Songs, Radio 2; Something bluesy from myhusband’s extensive collection.

If you could go anywhere for the weekend,where would you go?If it were possible to go absolutely anywhere, I’d chooseeither the Bay of Islands or a short safari in Madikwe.

What would you eat?Salads, fish, olives, and something deliciously wicked likehot buttered toast or pasta with a spicy sauce.

What would you drink?In France it would be Rose de Provence; in England itwould be an Italian Pecorino, or a NZ sauvignon.

If you could invite anyone for a dinner party, deador alive, who would you invite?All my dear friends from around the world who I don’tget to see often enough, especially the wonderfulSamantha Dolenz who sadly passed earlier this year.

How often do you get to experience your idealweekend?Maybe three or four times a year, depending on how wellthe writing is going!

Best-selling novelist andWinston’sWish ambassador Susan Lewiswill be taking part in a special Meet the Author lunch at CalcotManor inTetbury on Monday.The lunch starts at noon and tickets cost £35 per person, to include atwo-course lunch, glass of wine and donation toWinston’sWish.To reserve a place call 01666 890391 or send an email to [email protected].

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