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Jonathan Yeo I REMEMBER...
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Jonathan Yeo I REMEMBER...

Jonathan Yeo is one of the world's leading figurative artists. Entirely self-taught, his portrait subjects have included former Prime Minister Tony Blair, American actor Dennis Hopper and members of the Royal Family

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6 mins  |
March 2024
Jessica Chastain On Feminism, Fame And Fighting The Good Fight
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Jessica Chastain On Feminism, Fame And Fighting The Good Fight

The Oscar-winning actor on championing women's stories, her rebellious youth and dementia in film

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7 mins  |
March 2024
Celebrity Scandal
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Celebrity Scandal

Glamour and wild behaviour are at the heart of Roger Lewis’ biography of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

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1 min  |
December 2023
Insurance, Photocopiers and Other Mysteries
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Insurance, Photocopiers and Other Mysteries

THRILLERS AND DETECTIVE SHOWS are all the rage on television, yet the real mysteries of life go unsolved. It may be time to put a modern-day Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot on these real-world cold cases.

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2 mins  |
December 2023
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WAINWRIGHT
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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WAINWRIGHT

Inspired by Alfred Wainwright's writings, Richard Webber walks up multiple Lake District fells with stunning views

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7 mins  |
December 2023
HOW TO GET ALONG WITH ANYONE
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HOW TO GET ALONG WITH ANYONE

Master awkward conversations with these nine tricky personality types

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10+ mins  |
December 2023
Young At Heart
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Young At Heart

Why do we feel younger than we actually are?

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4 mins  |
December 2023
Luke O'Neill If I Ruled The World
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Luke O'Neill If I Ruled The World

Luke O’Neill is a world renowned scientist, author and educator, and professor of biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin

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3 mins  |
December 2023
My Britain: Edinburgh
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My Britain: Edinburgh

CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH is truly lovely. In fact, it’s so lovely that Edinburgh tops most lists of “best places to visit for Christmas in the UK”, and it’s easy to see why. Known for its festivals all year round, the city doesn’t take any time off in December, instead coming alive with festive decorations, markets and special events. Stroll through charming wooden stalls and pick out handmade gifts for your family, or warm up with some mulled wine, surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights.

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7 mins  |
December 2023
CHRISTMAS Chronicles
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CHRISTMAS Chronicles

Christmas, a time when the world sparkles with lights, goodwill, and the promise of togetherness, means something unique to each of us. For some, it's a time to be selfless and help those in need; for others, it's all about family and connection. In this festive article, we unwrap four unique true-life tales that capture the essence of Christmas

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10+ mins  |
December 2023
We Need To Take The Pressure Off Christmas
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We Need To Take The Pressure Off Christmas

It might just save your relationship

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2 mins  |
December 2023
Debilitated Doctor
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Debilitated Doctor

Dr Max reflects on how he views his patients' pain after suffering a kidney stone

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2 mins  |
December 2023
9 Ways To Stay Warm At Night
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9 Ways To Stay Warm At Night

Keep toasty in bed this winter and get a better night’s sleep

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1 min  |
December 2023
Give The Gift Of Good Health
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Give The Gift Of Good Health

What presents can you give this Christmas that are scientifically proven to benefit your physical or mental wellbeing?

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2 mins  |
December 2023
A Mental Workout
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A Mental Workout

Exercise releases \"hope molecules\" into the bloodstream

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3 mins  |
December 2023
10 Nutrition Myths
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10 Nutrition Myths

And what health experts want you to know instead

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5 mins  |
December 2023
Mark Powell I REMEMBER...
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Mark Powell I REMEMBER...

After four decades of making clothes for the great and the good, stylist and tailor Mark Powell (63) is Soho's last man standing

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6 mins  |
December 2023
Leona Lewis - On Stardom, Sustainability & Snoop Dogg
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Leona Lewis - On Stardom, Sustainability & Snoop Dogg

The British singer-songwriter opens up about motherhood and the magic of performing on stage

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7 mins  |
December 2023
Planting Memories
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Planting Memories

Olly Mann battles to keep a family heirloom alive, with some help from his in-laws

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3 mins  |
December 2023
Devilishly Gourd
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Devilishly Gourd

With Halloween just around the corner, Paola Westbeek shares ideas for how to use leftover carved pumpkins to cook with

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3 mins  |
October 2023
STRETCHING THE TRUTH
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STRETCHING THE TRUTH

JOCASTA AND I are sitting at the kitchen table. My wife has decided to calculate my body mass index (BMI) so she will know, based on the ratio of my height to my weight, whether I should lose some weight. \"How tall are you?\" she asks

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2 mins  |
October 2023
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
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THE SOUND OF SILENCE

HOW SIMPLY SHUTTING UP FOR THREE MONTHS AND WALKING WELL OVER 600 MILES TRANSFORMED MY LIFE

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10+ mins  |
October 2023
If I Ruled The World Toyah Willcox
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If I Ruled The World Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox is a singer, actor and TV presenter with a career spanning 40 years and eight top 40 singles. Toyah and Robert Fripp tour the UK together in October

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3 mins  |
October 2023
My Britain: North Pennines
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My Britain: North Pennines

ONE OF THE most unspoilt areas in England, it's not hard to see why the North Pennines is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the inspiration for some 40 poems by the great English poet, WH Auden

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7 mins  |
October 2023
Are Best Girlfriends The New Aspirational Relationship?
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Are Best Girlfriends The New Aspirational Relationship?

Or another stick to beat us with?

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2 mins  |
October 2023
No Pain No Gain
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No Pain No Gain

The advice for living with arthritis is to keep active. But which sports should you choose?

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2 mins  |
October 2023
How I Tried To Stop Snoring
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How I Tried To Stop Snoring

I wanted a quick fix, even if it meant strapping a glorified bike pump to my face

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8 mins  |
October 2023
Chris Hadfield I REMEMBER...
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Chris Hadfield I REMEMBER...

Chris Hadfield, 64, is a Canadian astronaut who’s a veteran of three spaceflights and served as Commander of the International Space Station He’s also been a combat fighter pilot and a test pilot, played a version of Bowie’s “Space Oddity” in space and is an author who has written books like An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, The Apollo Murders and his new second novel, The Defector

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6 mins  |
October 2023
The Beautiful Game
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The Beautiful Game

I have a favourite footballer. His name is Chris Bush and he’s a defender for the National League team Boreham Wood in Hertfordshire

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3 mins  |
October 2023
John Goodman "Regrets Are A Waste Of Energy"
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John Goodman "Regrets Are A Waste Of Energy"

The US screen legend opens up about stardom, sobriety and growing up without a father

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6 mins  |
October 2023