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Sweet Georgia
Two things you need to know about Georgia: it’s the homeland of Stalin (a fact most Georgians prefer to forget), and it’s the birthplace of wine.
Surrey Character: Elvis Is Alive... And Lives In Surrey
By day he’s a bricklayer from Addlestone, by night Steve Knight transforms into one of the 20th century’s greatest icons.
Smoke Signals
Having made their name in Surbiton, the team behind Big Smoke Brewing Co have expanded their brewery from a small pub garden shed to a huge state-of-the-art site in Esher – and their pub estate has grown with it. Matthew Williams visits The Flintgate in Weybridge to see if they’ve retained their magic touch.
Charitable Life
Woking and Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care CEO, Marian Imrie, discusses the incredible work the charity does as a specialist care provider across six different boroughs in Surrey.
Culture Club
Every September a host of venues across Surrey open their doors for free as part of England’s largest festival of history and culture – Heritage Open Days.
Absolutely Fabulous Fashion
Claire Saul joins curator Grace Evans as she prepares for the latest fashion exhibition at Chertsey Museum.
A Happier Birthday
This month comedian Paul Kerensa gets to grips with the new school term - and bids farewell to his weekends.
Landline? What landline?
BBC Surrey Breakfast host, James Cannon, grapples with the rise of social media while searching for Oval Office insiders.
Culture Vulture
Stand-up comedian, author, TV presenter and self-confessed “shabby dad”, Absolute Radio morning show host Christian O’ Connell needs to have his finger firmly on the nation’s cultural post. Here, the Dorking resident tells us about his cinema woes, Dance Floor Dads and learning to understand women…
Bringing People Together
In her latest column, best-selling author, Miriam Wakerly, focuses on Stoneleigh, near Epsom, and the thriving library that lies at its heart.
The Great Crested Grebe
Conservation manager at surrey wildlife trust, Ken Anckorn, tells us about this spectacularly sleek creature.
After The Yes…… Is It Time For A Pre-Nuptial Agreement?
St Valentine’s Day – 14 February a day for cards, presents and wedding proposals!After the proposal has been made, the ring chosen and a date set for the big day, couples need to consider the legal implications of marriage.For those who have current or future wealth or who are marrying for the second or third time, pre-nuptial agreements are particularly important.
A Way With Words...
Best known as a pun gent for the likes of Miranda, Not Going Out and Top Gear, Guildford comedian Paul Kerensa meets Matthew Williams to discuss stand-up comedy, caffeine inspiration and his brand new book
Jewel In The Crown
This month, bestselling author Adele Parks is taught a thing or two during a family visit to Hampton Court Palace
A Lasting Legacy
This month, Wildlife Aid Foundation founder Simon Cowell MBE looks at the impact his charity’s work will have on the environment in decades to come
On Stage With Claygate's Caesar
Jon Tarcy sang his heart out as Rolf Gruber in The Sound of Music Live in 2015. Now, his first season with the Royal Shakespeare Company is leaving audience’s hearts in their mouths.
One For The Jetsetters
With the light falling just right, you can imagine yourself in Tuscany when at Beaverbrook. While the setting is European, their Dining Room whisks you to the Land of the Rising Sun. Matthew Williams visits
Toy Story
A fascination with traditional puppets and toys and a fondness for fairy tales has influenced ceramicist Jean Tolkovsky’s quirky style. Janet Donin got caught up in her imaginative world at home in Worplesdon.
Frozen In Time
A year on from scoring Olympic gold at Rio 2016, three of the GB women’s hockey squad stars are far from hanging up their sticks. Clive Youlton discovers how their legacy continues at their Surbiton home club.
History Buff
Ahead of his appearance at Guildford Book Festival, historian, TV presenter and sports columnist Dan Jones tells Alexander Larman about his latest work and why living in Surrey is a privilege
Meet The Head
Mr Corydon Lowde, 47, is Box Hill School’s fourth headmaster having been appointed in 2014 from his position as deputy head. He joined the school in 2010 and, prior to this, was the deputy headmaster of the British School of Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Grape & Grain
When a day out in the Surrey Hills involves wine, beer and spirits, as well as top-notch local food, what more could you want? Rebecca Younger joins a boozy tour of the county launching this spring
Mud Bath
This month BBC Surrey Breakfast co-host, James Cannon, prays for the rain, rain to go away and gets stuck into some DIY
Daubenton's Bat
Xenia Snowman, senior bat ecologist at the Surrey Wildlife Trust, on why its so important to help conserve these insect-eating mammals
Culture Vulture
Croydon-born stand-up comedian Lucy Porter is returning to an old Epsom haunt for two shows in 2018. She talks to Duncan Hall about coming home and her influences.
That's Entertainment
That’s entertainment! In the world of collecting, movie and music memorabilia is one of the most exciting areas to invest in and six-figure sums for rarities are not uncommon, writes Juliet McDonald.
All Hands To The Pumps
Ewhurst-born former supermodel and racing driver Jodie Kidd has taken on a new role as pub landlady at the venue where she turned 21. Duncan Hall visits The Half Moon on the Surrey/Sussex border to find out more
Taking The Scenic Route
This month BBC Surrey Breakfast host James Cannon ventures off the beaten track to get to the church on time
Walk This Way
This month bestselling author Adele Parks encourages her family to appreciate the bountiful countryside on their doorstep with a Sunday afternoon walk
Cheese Across The Channel
Adam Henson on a UK producer tackling the French fromage market