I'm the One Benedict Cumberbatch Goes to for a Hug!

Una Stubbs, 79, talks to Nathalie Whittle about her bond with the Sherlock star and how maternal instincts inspired her role.

Elevate Your Energy (No Caffeine Required!)

Dial up your va-va-voom this winter with our expert tips

What Kate Did...

Kate Silverton, 48, talks to Hayley Minn about Strictly Come Dancing and falling pregnant to two children naturally in her forties, despite she and her husband being told they’d never be able to have a family

The Magic Of Strictly

With nerves rising and the stakes high, whats it really like to be dancing in front of millions on the biggest show on Saturday night TV? Hayley Minn finds out as she speaks to this years glamorous Strictly Come Dancing stars

It's Panto Mania!

Theres nothing quite like a celeb-filledpanto tobring the family together! ChristinaQuainemeets the women who make it happen

The Way I Am “Family Is All That Matters Now”

Singer MichaelBubl, 43, shares his passions with Nathalie Whittle. He lives in Canada with his wife,LuisanaLopilato, and their three children.

The Rise Of The Grown-Up Supermodel

Until recently, models our age were as rare as unicorns. But, thankfully, older women are finally allowed to be beautiful.

The Real Life Fairy Godmothers

Christmas is a time for loving and giving. Meet three readers who radiate those qualities throughout the festive season and beyond.

Are Hidden Sugars Harming Your Health?

Reducing your sugar intake isn’t as hard as you think once you discover how much you’re really eating every day.

Go Outside And Feel Better Fast

It might be cold, wet and damp, but exercising in the fresh air could be the health kick you need!

I Became A Tarot Reader

Gaining in popularity, Daisy Waugh reports on the resurgence of tarot cards – and why she became a professional tarot reader.

Smile Like You Mean It

Charley Williams-Howitt discovers the teeth tweaks worth smiling about.

My 5 Years In A Sexless Relationship (And Why I Had To Leave)

Discovering your dream partner is unwilling – or unable – to have sex can be devastating, as Alison* explains in this candid interview…

‘‘I Don't Want To Be Real I Want To Be Amanda Holden!”

Fay Ripley, 52, talks to Hayley Minn about Cold Feet, being smug about her family and why she believes a blow-dry can cure anything…

‘My Idea Of Happiness Has Changed'

These days, happiness is a subject for research as well as a state of mind. Veronica Henry shares her sources of contentment over the years

Is It Ever Too Late To Get Fit?

If you’re not in good shape in these crucial middle years, can you still cruise into old age well? Jane Druker investigates

“Being Outdoors Is What Keeps Me Sane!”

Anita Rani, 40, talks to Nathalie Whittle about royal connections, long-distance marriage and the bits you don’t see on Countryfile…

Meet The Women Who Made Mamma Mia!

As Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again hits the big screen, Christina Quaine hears all the on- and off-set stories from three of the film’s pivotal players

An Elephant In My Kitchen

How does a glamorous urban blonde end up running an animal orphanage in Africa? Françoise Anthony tells her incredible tale of love, loss and baby elephants

I Gatecrashed My Daughter's Gap Year

A backpacker trip to Central America was what Alison van der Lande needed to recover from a serious illness – and get her mojo back.

How Forest Bathing Healed My Heart

Losing her son shattered Kerry Parnell’s life. But the embrace of trees and green spaces slowly helped her to rediscover joy…

Being In The Garden Is Good For My Head

Radio 2’s Jo Whiley talks to Jack White about gardening, Glastonbury and the plus side of getting older.

Women Need To Focus On Themselves, We Do So Much For Everybody Else!

Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks to Robyn Morris about the secret to a happy marriage, saying what she really thinks and climbing Kilimanjaro…

Why Women Love Their Cars

For Victoria Coren Mitchell, no romance could rival the thrill of being behind the wheel of her very first car…

We're A Dance Family Nan Was The Quickstep Champion Of Hemel Hempstead!

Reigning Strictly champion Kevin Clifton looks back on the thrill of competing in his early dancing days

Your Health

Got a medical problem or need health advice?Ask GP Dr Rosemary LeonardTHIS MONTH... Bringing on an early menopauseEating for your age rangeSkin issues in the garden

‘Seeing A Beautiful Landscape Makes Me Want To GET NAKED!'

Countryfile presenter Kate Humble, 50, shares her earliest memories and her adoration of nature. She lives in Wales with her husband Ludo Graham

‘I'm More Confident Now Than 20 Years Ago'

BBC Radio 2’s Sara Cox tells Robyn Morris how she juggles work and parenting, and why Brits abroad are the best

And The Prize For Parenting Goes To…

‘Not me!’ says Stephanie Calman, who openly confesses the journey from nurturing babes in arms to waving them off to uni has been peppered with mummy fails

What I've Learnt About Style

Victoria Hambledon, 51, the founder of independent department store The Hambledon, shares her fashion secrets