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Reader's Digest UK
HOW AUTHENTIC WAS YOUR LAST HOLIDAY?
In a world dominated by capitalism and social media, how authentic are our trips abroad? Not very, says Julie Olum
5 min |
December 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Tim Minchin: The Unromantic Romantic
The Australian artist and comedian on surviving the lockdown, monogamy, maturity and his latest passion project
8 min |
December 2020
Reader's Digest UK
FOOT PRINTS IN THE SNOW
She was an experienced hiker. She knew that the tracks ahead meant someone was in trouble. But she had no idea they would lead to a rescue mission that has become legendary.
10 min |
December 2020
Reader's Digest UK
INFORMATION OVERLOAD
In our social media age, we have constant access to news cycles, accessing global information at the touch of a button. But what effect is this constant connection having on our mental health? Shahed Ezaydi investigates
5 min |
December 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Finding Light This Hanukkah
We speak to three activists about the importance of fighting the good fight this Hanukkah
6 min |
December 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Ex-Directory
Olly Mann's local telephone box finds a new purpose, one which provides plenty of amusement…
4 min |
December 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Reader's Digest Recommended Read: A Spoonful Of Sugar
Comedian Katy Brand’s new book on the magnificent Mary Poppins has many life lessons to impart
4 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Are You Missing Out On Free Money?
Andy Webb on the perks you can’t afford to miss…
5 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Rick Wakeman I REMEMBER…
Keyboard legend Rick Wakeman came to fame in the 1970s as a member of Yes and has since released more than 90 solo albums. He looks back on his West London childhood, working with David Bowie and eating curry on stage
7 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
THE AMAZING SCIENCE OF INSTANT Savants
In rare cases, traumatic head injuries unleash remarkable creative talents in the victims. Is there a genius lurking in each of us?
10 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
How To Distress Wooden Furniture
Upcycle pre-loved pieces with this simple DIY technique to give tables, chairs or storage cabinets a stylish mini makeover
1 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
My Britain: NORWICH
"What a grand, higgledy-piggledy, sensible old place Norwich is!'" - Novelist JB Priestly
5 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
The Magic Of Taiwan
Taiwan fits a surprising variety of experiences into its compact size
9 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
THE SYRIAN REFUGEES SHAPING BRITISH FOOD
Since the start of the civil war in 2011, 5.6 million people have fled Syria to escape its bitter conflict. A fraction of those have built new lives in Britain. But getting to safety is just one of many challenges facing refugees settling in the UK—finding work isn’t easy, either. For these three resourceful people, setting up their own businesses in the food industry proved to be the best option, each one bringing something new to Britain. These are their remarkable stories
7 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
MOTHER– DAUGHTER DRESSES
When my child told me she was transgender, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might treat her, for her heart. I hadn’t realised the joy her revelation would bring us
9 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Carla Bruni: “It Took Me A While To Feel Legitimate”
Supermodel, singer, and former First Lady of France, Carla Bruni, opens up about her many lives…
7 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Gout-Standing Achievements
This month Olly Mann comes to terms with a surprising diagnosis
4 min |
November 2020
Reader's Digest UK
How To Paint Tiles
For a stylish yet budget-savvy update, give dated or bland tiles a new lease of life with a fresh lick of paint
1 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Accidents - Moments That Changed History
Altering the course of human events takes a grand idea and careful execution—most of the time. But at these fateful points, plans went out the window…
8 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
REPLAYING OUR TROUBLES
As the BBC embark on a spate of programmes marking 50th anniversaries of the Troubles, Adam McGibbon asks if replaying Northern Ireland's trauma in the media is preventing the country from healing
8 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
My United Kingdom: BATH
"I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath, when I am at home again. I do like it so very much… Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?"
6 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Invincible Corsica
A search for harmony lures an American musician to this timeless Mediterranean island
9 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
My Great Escape: Wonderful Whitby
Our reader, Indira Mahun, shares her fangtastic memories of holidaying close to home
1 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
If I Ruled The World - Neil Oliver
Neil Oliver is a Scottish TV presenter, archaeologist and author, best known for such shows as Two Men in a Trench, A History of Scotland and Vikings
3 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Brian Cox: The Swearing Raconteur
The legend of stage and screen reveals his thoughts on political correctness, longevity and a scandalous moment with Princess Margaret
8 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Billy Ocean I REMEMBER…
Coming to fame in the 1970s, Billy Ocean has sold more than 30 million records. Now aged 70, he looks back on moving from the Caribbean to England, getting sacked from Savile Row and performing at Live Aid
7 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
World Kitchen - Italy: Raw Shrimp Linguine
Chef Nicola Fanetti of Brace Copenhagen shares the recipe for the “subtly sweet and saline” fresh shrimp pasta
2 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
Accidents Will Happen
This month, a decidedly unspectacular injury leaves Olly Mann frustrated at the distinct lack of a story to tell
4 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
A TASTE OF HOME: YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
Super soft courgettes with harissa and lemon
2 min |
Reader's Digest October 2020
Reader's Digest UK
A STATE OF SURVEILLANCE
The more of our lives we commit to social media and the internet, the more our data is vulnerable to exploitation. But what happens when the government is privy to that information?
9 min |