The best fiction!
• Gabrielle Mullarkey’s bittersweet romance
• A thrilling wartime drama by Patricia Galvan

This top is an ideal project for a novice knitter.

Expert advice on growing plants from seed..

The best fiction!
* A comic tale by debut author Sally Waterbury
* Kitty-Lydia Dye’s adventure set on the Norfolk Broads

This pretty sweater costs less than £20 to knit.

Keep roses looking lovely all summer long..

Fabulous fiction!
• A fun 1970s crime caper by Val Bonsall
• Kate Finnemore’s intriguing new serial set in a French chateau

Practical advice on coping with Crohn’s Disease.

Tips for planting pots and hanging baskets..

Unmissable fiction!
• Teresa Ashby’s endearing canine comedy
• Dramatic new mystery serial set in the 1770s by Sarah Batten

Puffin paradise on the Isle of May.  

Clowning around to help children in hospital..

Feel-good fiction
• A Coronation Day romance by Teresa Ashby
• Alyson Hilbourne’s street party drama

Ian Lloyd celebrates the Jubilee with a visit to historic Windsor Castle

Stephanie Hawthorne guides us through the mortgage maze in later life

Sparkling fiction
• An entertaining comedy by Alison Wassell
• Louise McIvor’s nostalgic tale set in the 1980s

Helping children who need surgical treatment..

Fabulous fiction
• Alison Carter’s exciting new serial set in the 1920s heyday of the perfume industry.
• A sparkling romantic comedy by Eirin Thompson.

Practical advice on living with dementia.

Crochet a two-tone gilet in organic cotton..

The best fiction
• A sparkling Sicilian comedy by Stefania Hartley
• Becca Robin’s delightful drama set in the early days of photography

Be aware of skin cancer warning signs.

The best fiction!
• A twist in the tail story by Gabrielle Mullarkey
• Petrika North’s atmospheric new serial set in a Dorset community.

Polly’s love for the pet sheep who have shared her life.

Gardening hints and tips to inspire you this spring.

Fantastic fiction
• A madcap May Day comedy by Alison Carter
• Liz Filleul’s intriguing new mystery serial

Serve up some seasonal watercress for brunch.

Knit this pretty cardigan with lace patterning.

Unmissable fiction
• Enid Reece’s thrilling 18th-century adventure
• A story of new beginnings by Teresa Ashby

Tips to make your garden wildlife friendly.

Healthy recipes to make the most of asparagus..

Feel-good fiction
• A comedy set in Sicily by Stefania Hartley
• Alison Carter’s compelling new serial about a taxi company

The days when the UK went wild for the Monkees!

Knit this classic sweater in a 100% wool yarn..

Fabulous fiction
• A thrilling crime mystery by Richard Bonsall
• Gabrielle Mullarkey’s romance set in Spain

Travels in a tiny car to raise money for Children In Need.

Crochet fans will love this long-line tunic.

The best fiction!
* Stefania Hartley’s comedy set in Sicily
* An intriguing 1920s crime mystery
by Becca Robin

It’s time to plant up some pots for your garden. 

This gilet is an ideal project for a novice knitter..

Fantastic fiction
* Tony Redcliffe’s lively 1950s comedy
* A perceptive story for Mother’s Day
by Eirin Thompson

Why we all love a cuddly teddy bear!

A pretty sweater that’s so easy to knit..

Sharing stories of women’s wartime bravery.

Mending is back in style at the Remade Network.

Fabulous fiction!
* A touching family drama by Teresa Ashby
* Laura Tapper’s compelling new serial set on the coast of East Anglia

Why it’s so vital for health to stay hydrated. 

Helping nature by restoring flowers to forests.

The best fiction
* A delightful romance by Fiona Thomson
* Deborah Siepmann’s thrilling mystery serial set in the 1970s

Knit this child’s gilet in a soft and cosy yarn.

Advice on how to cope with panic attacks.

Fantastic fiction
* An entertaining comedy by Alison Carter
* Becca Robin’s spine-tingling mystery set in the 1920s

TV’s Steve Backshall shares his passion for nature.

Bringing the joy of cinema to the UK’s hospitals..

Unmissable fiction!
* Alison Carter’s inspiring wartime drama
* Intriguing new mystery serial by Val Bonsall

Gardening tasks you should prioritise this month.

Knit this cardigan in a soft and silky vegan yarn..

The best fiction
* A Valentine’s romance by Pamela Kavanagh
* Alison Wassell’s touching tale of friendship and forgiveness.

The woman whose life inspired a classic perfume.

Fantastic fiction
• A drama set in the 1940s by Michelle Barber
• Vanda Inman’s heartwarming tale of following your dreams

The day Princess Elizabeth became Queen.

Serve up 30 plant foods a week – it’s easy!

Feel-good fiction
• A dance-inspired romance by Linda Lewis
• Karla Smith’s sparkling comedy set in the 1970s

Meet the man who crossed Canada on foot.

The secret life of our gardens at night caught on camera.

Recipes with the warming taste of mustard. 

Now’s the time to see snowdrops in bloom..

Fabulous fiction
• Nicola Martin’s delightful romance
• A drama set in the1960s by Alison Wassell

Knit this sweater in two Shetland yarns.

Get off to a good start with a healthy breakfast.

The best fiction!
• Sparkling new serial by Beth Watson
• An intriguing crime mystery by Richard Bonsall

Treasured folk arts and crafts around the world.

How a love of alpacas inspired a charity fund-raiser.

Fantastic fiction - Seasonal short stories to welcome in a new year of great reading!

Our zoo animals love this time of year, too!

Make your own pretty fabric gift bags..

Unmissable fiction
18 short stories and 4 exclusive serial instalments to get you in the mood for Christmas.

Recycle plastic to make a cute tree decoration.

Fantastic fiction
• A story set on Bardsey Island by Alison Carter
• Gwen Rollinson’s sparkling Advent romance

Celebrate 100 years of Chanel’s famous perfume.

The man creating a haven for wild mice.

Fabulous fiction
• An atmospheric 1860s drama by Valerie Bowes
• Alison Carter’s movie-inspired romance set in New York

A cable waistcoat perfect for men and women.

Why our future could depend on funghi!.

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