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Meet The Women Who Made Mamma Mia!
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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

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August 2018
An Elephant In My Kitchen
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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

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August 2018
I Gatecrashed My Daughter's Gap Year
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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.

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July 2019
How Forest Bathing Healed My Heart
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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…

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July 2019
Being In The Garden Is Good For My Head
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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.

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July 2019
Women Need To Focus On Themselves, We Do So Much For Everybody Else!
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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…

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July 2019
Why Women Love Their Cars
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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…

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3 mins  |
July 2019
We're A Dance Family Nan Was The Quickstep Champion Of Hemel Hempstead!
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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

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September 2019
Your Health
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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

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September 2019
‘Seeing A Beautiful Landscape Makes Me Want To GET NAKED!'
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‘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

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September 2019
‘I'm More Confident Now Than 20 Years Ago'
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‘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

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September 2019
And The Prize For Parenting Goes To…
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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

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September 2019
What I've Learnt About Style
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What I've Learnt About Style

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

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November 2018
What A Feeling!
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What A Feeling!

Andréa Childs discovers that a women-only walking week makes for a wonderfully energising getaway

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November 2018
We're Living The Mamma Mia Dream!
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We're Living The Mamma Mia Dream!

We speak to three w&h readers who’ve upped sticks and moved to an island paradise.

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7 mins  |
August 2018
Making Memories That Last A Lifetime
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Making Memories That Last A Lifetime

Summer is the perfect time to create meaningful moments that you will always remember

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August 2018
“Sex And The Menopause? It's Time To Be Honest About It!”
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“Sex And The Menopause? It's Time To Be Honest About It!”

In an extract from her new book, Andrea McLean shares her experience of post-menopause sex.

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August 2018
All The Right Moves
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All The Right Moves

Accent colour, hero pieces and a fabulous new extension turned one tired house into a vibrant forever home for Kate Thompson and family.

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August 2018
Pierce Brosnan
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Pierce Brosnan

Best known for his role as 007 in the James Bond franchise, the 65-year-old actor is returning to the big screen in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

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August 2018
'My Life Is Happy CHAOS'
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'My Life Is Happy CHAOS'

Emilia Fox talks to Nathalie Whittle about the joy of gardening in her pyjamas, being ready for romance – and why she’s feeling her fittest and most fabulous in her forties

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7 mins  |
October 2018
Who's Holding The Purse Strings?
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Who's Holding The Purse Strings?

Women in their forties and fifties are more likely to be the main earners in their household, with the power to spend and invest, says Andra Childs

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October 2018
How To Be More Joyful
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How To Be More Joyful

Forget mindfulness – yes, really! By making some tweaks to your surroundings, you can create a happier, healthier life

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6 mins  |
October 2018
The Way I Am 'Having Children Taught Me Who I Am'
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The Way I Am 'Having Children Taught Me Who I Am'

Emma Willis, 42, tells Charlotte Williamson about babies, bras – and her career Plan B…

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October 2018
My Divorce Wasn't A Failure I Wasn't A Failure
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My Divorce Wasn't A Failure I Wasn't A Failure

Despite all the heartache and self-doubt, bestselling author Adele Parks believes that separating from her first husband was the best thing that ever happened to her…

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October 2018
Confessions Of A Midlife Marathon Runner
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Confessions Of A Midlife Marathon Runner

Fiona Gibson was the ultimate party girl until she decided, aged 53, to seriously take up running – and experienced the biggest high of her life

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October 2018
The Best Things In Life Are Free
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The Best Things In Life Are Free

Nothing in life inspires joy like a freebie, says Rosie Green. She’s not proud…

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November 2018
What It's Really Like To Be A First-time Mum At 46
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What It's Really Like To Be A First-time Mum At 46

Rachel Pashley suffered a series of setback on the path to motherhood before finding herself unexpectedly pregnant. Here she reveals how she feels about being a midlife mum. 

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November 2018
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“We're overdue a drunken night out together!”

2018 is a big year for Holly Willoughby. She’s about to head to the jungle to host I’m A Celebrity with Declan Donnelly, and This Morning is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk exclusively to her and co-host Phillip Schofield about tricky guests, pulling pranks – and their unbreakable bond…

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9 mins  |
November 2018
“How Do I Relax? With A Large Gin & Tonic!”
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“How Do I Relax? With A Large Gin & Tonic!”

Actress Alison Steadman, 72, shares her passions and memories. She lives in London with partner Michael Elwyn and has two sons

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March 2019
A Very Greek Adventure
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A Very Greek Adventure

Almost four decades after her first true teenage escapade, Miranda McMinn returns to Crete to see if she can recapture the moment

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March 2019