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Tim Brooke-Taylor: He was such a Goodie
In one of his last interviews before he died, Tim shared some tales from his life.

Berkshire’s greatest showman:
Billy Smart We explore the life of the famous circus showman..

The Berkshire boy who became a knight

Death On The Nile will be in our cinemas in October with Sir Kenneth Branagh directing and taking the lead role of Hercule Poirot, but the sun, sand and heat of Egypt is just the latest milestone in the life of...

4 mins

Tim Brooke-Taylor: He was such a Goodie

Actor, writer and comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor, from Cookham in Berkshire, played a patriotic coward in The Goodies and was a regular panellist on Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. And in one of his last interviews before he sadly died on 12 April from coronavirus, Katie Jarvis asked her own comedy hero how it felt to be a legend

5 mins

Dancing to a great tradition

’Tis the merry month of May and time to revel in the joys of spring with maypoles, crowns of daisies, picnics and, of course, morris dancers. Bernard Bale talks to the Kennet Morris Men

4 mins

CLAY CREATIVITY

A quarter-finalist on The Great Pottery Throw Down, local potter Cáit Could invited us down to her Newbury studio for some clay crafting...

3 mins

Send a little love in the post

Let your family and friends know you’re thinking about them with these gorgeous gift boxes, born in Berkshire

4 mins

BERKSHIRE'S GREATEST SHOWMAN: BILLY SMART

The thrills and spills of the sawdust ring may have changed but the spirit of circus lives on throughout the world. In Britain there is one name that still stands head and shoulders above all others in the world of the Big Top – Billy Smart, whose career began in Berkshire and he left a legacy here

4 mins

Home front

With schools closed and exams cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are many ways you can help your child to continue learning. We spoke to Windsor’s Positive Parenting coach Josie Taylor, plus we heard what some of our local schools are doing to help

3 mins

Fresh air and freedom

Get some fresh air and enjoy a short cycle ride between Kintbury, Hungerford and Great Bedwyn. This route from Colin Wharton explores picturesque Berkshire and Wiltshire countryside

3 mins

The Sheep Capital Of Britain - In Baa-Kshire

If – or when – you think about sheep you might be excused for thinking about the rolling hills of Wales or possibly the valleys of the Yorkshire Dales, but in fact, Berkshire has a claim to be the Sheep Capital of Britain

4 mins

Home with a view

This handsome traditional property in Cookham was once the home of racing superstar Ronnie Peterson. Current owner Rosie Collis reveals some of the house’s history...

3 mins

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Berkshire Life Magazine Description:

Every month Berkshire Life is packed with features about this picturesque part of England - from characters and personalities to heritage and traditions. We turn the focus on our towns and villages, and give comprehensive guides to enjoying life in Berkshire - including what's on, restaurant reviews and topical features on major events. There are also pages of the best property, fashions and the interior design of some of the area's most interesting home.