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Cultivated Rose
Cultivated Rose
Life in the flower bed has inspired poet Liz Cowley for decades. Here are some of our favourites…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bobby Davro
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bobby Davro
…is an English actor and comedian, best known for his impressionist work. After his first television appearance in 1981 he went on to appear in a number of entertainment shows including Copy Cats, Go For It and Punchlines. He also hosted several
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Becoming Marilyn
Becoming Marilyn
From plain Norma Jeane to blonde bombshell, on the 60th anniversary of The Seven Year Itch, James Crawford Smith reveals how she did it…
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The 'theft' of the Duke of Wellington
The 'theft' of the Duke of Wellington
In 1961 a retired bus driver stole a Goya from the National Gallery. The heist gripped the public’s imagination and made legal history. His defence? Pensioners were being ripped off .
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When Mel Met Michael...And The Magic Began
When Mel Met Michael...And The Magic Began
His legs are insured for $40m and he’s a demon on the dance floor, so who better than the Lord of the Dance to judge Melonie Clarke’s tap technique…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Ben Fogle
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Ben Fogle
…is an adventurer, broadcaster and writer. He has presented numerous TV programmes and writes regularly for national newspapers and has also penned six bestselling books. He lives in London with his wife and two children.
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Purrfect Poems
Purrfect Poems
Cats have fascinated, amused and inspired poets for many years. With special thanks to the British Library, here are some of our favourites
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Once a cat lady…
Once a cat lady…
When she saw Sid and Ella’s faces peeping out from the classified pages of The Lady, Wendy Gomersall fell in love
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The Royals at Ascot
The Royals at Ascot
From what’s on the drinks tray to how to avoid a regal faux pas, James Crawford Smith takes a peek inside the Royal Box at racing’s premier event
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A Towering Talent
A Towering Talent
She’s already a national treasure – and now she’s become a CIA agent. Gabrielle Donnelly meets lanky, lovable comedy star Miranda Hart
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A Shore Thing
A Shore Thing
From rugged cliffs to sunny coves half a century ago we joined a campaign to save our coastlines and the results are staggering
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The impact of Pension Freedom Day on the property market
The impact of Pension Freedom Day on the property ...
In light of the Pension Freedom Day, British pensioners are exploring various options in which to redirect their pension pots. People over 55 years old now have extra alternatives to consider and this could alter the UK’s property prices.
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