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VE Day (Victory in Europe) was first celebrated on 8 May 1945. The amazing Colonel Tom Moore, who has so far raised £31 million for our NHS, sends a message to best readers on page 16, marking his 100th birthday. Another amazing World War II soldier, my daughter’s great-granddad Harold Speaight died last week, age 96. Learning that his brother Bert was ‘missing in action’, H signed up illegally, aged just 17. He fought in Algeria (above) and across Europe until he was injured in a mortar attack. Thankfully, for his mother Maud and by then his wife Gladys, H survived, living out the rest of his life in Hertfordshire. What an amazing generation. They really did ‘walk on with hope in their hearts’… In Tom’s case, they still do. We…

START YOUR week with a smile

1 STANDING TALL We’re all in awe of the fantastic job the NHS is doing during this current crisis and we’re not the only ones showing our appreciation. We adored this picture of a beautiful giraffe, head held high, standing by an NHS sign. London Zoo posted it on its Instagram page with the caption, ‘We love zoo, NHS.’ Bravo! 2 Suited for summer! No need to coordinate, a lack of restricting waistband – we love a jumpsuit! So do these celebs – GMB presenters Ranvir Singh, 42 (left)and Charlotte Hawkins, 44, took the smart option in sleeved suits from Damsel in a Dress and Bailey & Buetow, respectively, while BGT judge Amanda Holden, 49, went for a floral, strappy SilkFred number. Jump to it! 3 FILLING THE VOID Natalie Imbruglia, 45, has opened up…

START YOUR week with a smile

Phil’s family split

It could not have been easy for Phillip Schofield’s wife to hear her husband say he suspected he was gay right from the start of their 27-year marriage, but talking emotionally about the revelation, the presenter praised his wife and daughters for their amazing support. Now he has been pictured heading into a central London flat, miles from the £2 million Oxfordshire house he had shared with former production assistant Steph, 55, and their children Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24. Though the move was perhaps inevitable, after the This Morning presenter came out as gay on-air in February, for Steph, it must feel like the final nail in the coffin of their love story. It’s not clear where Phil officially now calls home, or if the move is permanent – or indeed, whether…

Phil’s family split

‘It’s the hardest time of my life…’

Weeks after her husband was rushed to hospital with Coronavirus symptoms, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway finds herself still in the midst of what she has described as ‘torture’. Former political lobbyist turned psychotherapist Derek Draper has been critically ill in intensive care since the end of March. He is now in a coma, and his wife has not been able to visit. Speaking movingly about his condition on her Club Garraway Wellbeing website, the mum-of-two called this ‘the hardest time’ of her life, ‘so intense and painful you don’t know what to do with yourself’. She explained: ‘I am afraid that he remains in a deeply critical condition and is very ill, but he’s still alive, so there is hope.’ As Derek’s desperate battle with Covid-19 continues, Kate remains at home with…

‘It’s the hardest time of my life…’

‘No nightly tipples for me – I’m a tea addict these days!’

Cheerful, fun and positive, Julie Hesmondhalgh seems to be cleaning up the market in playing characters you’d love to be your best friend, from cheery Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street to loyal friend Jill in The Trouble With Maggie Cole – and now, warm-hearted headteacher Heather in The A Word. But the actress has a secret ambition… ‘I would actually love to be a baddie one day; that would be really fun!’, she laughs. The 50-year-old, who lives in Derbyshire with her writer husband, Ian Kershaw, and their daughters, Martha, 18, and Lyss, 15, talks home-schooling, coping with lockdown – and why she’d have loved to have been a teacher for real… How have you been keeping busy during lockdown? I feel like I’ve never been busier, in loads of ways. Everybody’s…

‘No nightly tipples for me – I’m a tea addict these days!’

While lockdown is a testing time for families confined to their homes, Julie is still at her happiest sitting on the sofa with her husband – screenwriter Ian Kershaw, two teenage daughters, Martha and Lyss, and their dog, watching Saturday night TV. ‘But it isn’t always happy, because we don’t live in a big house, so we’re nearly killing each other most of the time!’ she laughs. ‘Deep down, though, I do like us all being together, watching a really good telly programme such as Ant and Dec, all fighting about who gets the best spot on the settee.’ Family aside, Julie’s biggest passion in life is the theatre. ‘Watching it, being in it; I just love it. It’s a place that I feel most alive.’…

ALL Bright NOW!

TOP TIP! Wearing colour makes you feel good and lifts you when feeling flat. Just what we need right now!…

ALL Bright NOW!

‘Mum’s the star of the show!’

What do you get if you cross Keith Lemon, craft, the host of Naked Attraction and a factory full of glitter? The new show, The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft. Yes, funnyman Keith Lemon (real name Leigh Francis, dad-of-two) – best known for his cheeky late-night show Celebrity Juice, will, with the help of straight-talking Naked Attraction presenter Anna Richardson, host the Channel 4 series which turns traditional ideas of ‘craft’ on its head. Filmed in a surreal factory setting, each episode features four crafters who must use their unique creative skill set, to stick, sew, hammer and craft their creations commissioned by celebrity guests – from our own columnist Eamonn Holmes to Mel B and Martin Kemp. It’s sure to be interesting… This show sounds like just what we need…

‘Mum’s the star of the show!’

‘SUE AND I KNIT EVERY DAY’

TV presenter Anna Richardson, whose other half is comic Sue Perkins, is impressed at co-star’s Keith’s skills, she tells best. ‘He’s mind-blowingly creative, which is really annoying, because I can’t do anything,’ she laughs. ‘I’ve knitted one really sh*t scarf since lockdown. I do try, though. I have daily Zoom calls with my friends, where we knit or – this is really tragic – do a bit of crochet. I’ve turned into a Fifties housewife – every day me and Sue will knit, crochet or stitch something!’ And Anna, who sadly revealed she recently lost an uncle to Coronavirus, admitted she’s ‘getting quite depressed’ being stuck at home – and that this new show is just what we all need. ‘It’s a big, bright, joyful bubble to escape into.’ WORDS: SHELLEY…

‘SUE AND I KNIT EVERY DAY’

‘We’ve fought many battles. We will win again’

A journey of a thousand miles starts with but one small step, so the famous saying goes. And when World War II veteran Colonel Tom Moore started his charity walk for the NHS in his back garden on 8 April, little did he know what an amazing path he was on. The Yorkshire-born former British Army Officer who now lives in Bedfordshire with his daughter, Hannah, and grandchildren, Benjamin and Georgia, aimed to walk 100 lengths of his back garden – 25 metres a time – to mark his 100th birthday on 30 April. His original target was to raise £1,000. But a month on he’s raised over £31 million and become a bona fide national hero. His story has lifted – and melted – hearts during a time of crisis. From those…

‘We’ve fought many battles. We will win again’

WIN! A COPY OF SWINGTIME SWEETHEARTS SINGING

This year marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day celebrations, and to mark this special occasion we have a very special giveaway. Thirty best readers can win a copy of Not Forgotten, performed by Forties singing duo the Swingtime Sweethearts and wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn. Worth £4.99, this special collector’s item includes a message from Dame Vera herself, encouraging us to never forget the sacrifices others have made for us in the past. The CD supports two charities; The Not Forgotten Association (thenotforgotten.org) and Dame Vera Lynn’s Children’s Charity (dvlcc.org.uk). HOW TO ENTER ONLINE: Save money by entering online at hearstmagazines.co.uk/bestb1920 by 22 May 2020. PHONE: Call 0901 027 2711 by midnight on 22 May 2020. Calls cost 30p per minute, plus your telephone company’s network access charge, and will last no longer…

WIN! A COPY OF SWINGTIME SWEETHEARTS SINGING

Fears behind the smile

Last week, Davina McCall admitted she has been suffering from ‘waves of anxiety’ about ‘the unknown that I have never ever experienced before and it’s really freaked me out’. The usually positive presenter conceded: ‘I can be annoyingly chipper… I don’t need alcohol. I’m a lunatic sober! ‘But it is what I am and it is who I am…. Certainty – that’s my thing and there’s no certainty with anything any more. ‘I’m a planner and because we can’t do anything or go anywhere, I feel our feelings of sadness or grief are being magnified.’ Taking to Headspace founder and former Buddist monk Andy Puddicombe on Instagram Live, the TV star, 52, was asked what she believed her biggest life lesson had been. Davina thought for a moment, then concluded: ‘Don’t fear hardship. The greatest…

Fears behind the smile

MYSTIC MCGIFF’S PROPHECY

‘This week, I’ve decided to look into my crystal ball, and give you my predictions for what the future holds, when the country finally reopens. I’ll spare you the obvious – a broken economy, massive unemployment, increases in mental health issues – no one needs an unqualified psychic to see all that coming. What I see is the unhealthy level of obsession with cleanliness and fear of germs continuing. Examples include anti-bacterial wiping of shopping before putting it in the boot of the car, sterilising vegetables before cooking them, stripping off and washing clothes after an outing. All of which could affect our resistance to other infections. What I don’t see, though, is how any of this will end up ‘making us better people’, as is widely believed. I think it will make…

MYSTIC MCGIFF’S PROPHECY

LOCKDOWN SNAKES & LADDERS

Piers Morgan Often hilariously opinionated, GMB presenter Piers is one of our personal heroes of the hour. Not only did he offer to pay nurses’ parking fines at the start of the crisis, he also put £10K in the pot of Colonel Tom, 100, whose fundraising for the NHS stands at over £31million. Joe Wicks Children have been dragging bleary-eyed mums and dads into the living room every weekday before 9am in readiness for Joe’s live 30-minute PE lessons on YouTube. They’re hardcore, but Joe is definitely doing his bit for our mental health in these stressful times – and let’s face it, he’s not bad to look at, either… Not all super heroes wear capes! Carol Vorderman As parents recoiled in horror at the prospect of home-schooling, former Countdown co-host Carol quickly sprang into…

LOCKDOWN SNAKES & LADDERS

Daddy’s Little Monsters

There’s nothing like seeing the world through the eyes of a child. That memorable moment when your little one brings their first portrait of you home from school is a special one, guaranteed to bring a lump to your throat. OK, so it makes you look more like Jabba the Hutt than Julia Roberts, or more Barney Rubble than Brad Pitt – but, either way, it’s still a masterpiece. Indeed, one proud dad was so taken with one of his five-year-old’s portraits that he was moved to go one further… and bring it to life. Or, rather, as near as he could get… Tom Curtis, from Buckinghamshire, works full-time as a creative director for communications company MediaCom, but one weekend some years ago, inspired by his eldest son Dom’s doodlings, he couldn’t resist…

Daddy’s Little Monsters

We’re ALL TALKING about

JOIN THE CONVERSATION PYJAMA ARMY! The recent lockdown has meant a massive rise in the number of us working from home. With the Coronavirus closing offices and workplaces, millions of us (including the staff at best magazine) are trying to keep the 9-5 going – but from the comfort of our own homes. And according to research by 02, half of us actually like it! The biggest advantages listed are no commute and being able to keep on top of household chores. But have you got space to work? The survey revealed one of our biggest niggles is lack of space (not to mention childcare), with a quarter of us having to work from the bedroom and one in eight not bothering to get dressed, instead preferring the comfort of PJs. And…

We’re ALL TALKING about

‘I was devastated’

No one more than Paul O’Grady – presenter of TV show For the Love of Dogs – knows how much man’s best friend can touch your heart. But they can also break it. When Paul’s beloved Shih Tzu/bichon pup, Boycie, died recently, it left the star, 64, bereft. Paul’s BBC radio producer, Malcolm Prince, broke the sad news, tweeting alongside a beautiful picture of Paul and his adorable hound: ‘A message from Paul… Sadly, he had to say goodbye to Boycie today. He asked me to share this photo.’ Fans of the much-loved Liverpudlian – who believes he recently had Coronavirus, but is on the road to recovery – were devastated for him, one tweeting, ‘So sorry, Paul, thank you for all the love and forever homes you give to animals.’ Another said, ‘He’ll…

‘I was devastated’

The reclaim your waist plan!

HOW IT WORKS 1 While elasticated waists are super comfortable, they can help you gain weight without even noticing. The good news is you can forget the scales, the best way to tell if you’re carrying extra pounds is to measure your waistline. If yours is too big, try our plan to lose 14lbs. 2 It’s a simple rule – if your waist measurement is a figure that’s more than half of your height – which means more than 31 inches for a 5ft 4in woman or more than 35 inches for someone 5ft 10in, it’s too big and you need to lose weight for optimum health, say experts. But how do you whittle your waist? While losing weight in any way will help, there are some tactics that specifically help melt…

The reclaim your waist plan!

He says, she says

STAY STRONG No one knows how much longer lockdown will last… some of us are dealing with it better than others. There’s no right or wrong way to get through it – because most of our circumstances are different. It depends if you are on your own or who you live with. If you live in a one-bedroom flat or a six-bedroom detached house. If you have a garden, or good neighbours… No rights or wrongs – just different factors, and how they affect our circumstances. If we can just remember that staying Covid 19-free is the main issue. Keeping well, stopping ourselves from being ‘spreaders’, and keeping the pressure off those NHS frontline heroes. Isolation is tough, physically and mentally. Probably like you, I know people on their own. More so on…

He says, she says

Ruth tells us what’s #TRENDING

A RIGHT ROYAL ROUND OF APPLAUSE I have increasing admiration for William and Kate. They haven’t put a foot wrong during the Coronavirus crisis. They are there when they’re needed, they have kept morale high amongst their charities, they have given a glimpse into their own lives and how their young children can be a bit of a handful! They’ve had to weather their own storms – and I think we should applaud them for enthusiastically doing what we want Royals to do. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC He’s 100 years old and he is 100 per cent my favourite person in the land. When all this passes, please no one forget Captain Tom Moore – Captain Fantastic himself. To have raised £27m and counting for the NHS shows how we want to find people to…

Ruth tells us what’s #TRENDING

CALM BLOTCHY SKIN You need: ¼ cucumber, 1tsp honey, full-fat yogurt Purée your cucumber, add the honey and enough full-fat yogurt to get a consistency that you can easily apply over cleansed skin without it dripping off. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off. Cucumber is 95 per cent water, so really helps with hydration, and is full of antioxidants to help calm skin. Meanwhile, the yogurt helps to lightly exfoliate dead skin cells. SORT A SHINY COMPLEXION You need: 1 banana, 10 drops of lemon juice, 1tsp extra virgin olive oil Mash the banana in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and olive oil to create a liquid paste. Apply the mask over your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash off with warm water. Bananas can help absorb oil on…

The most Googled beauty questions answered!

Lockdown has thrown up a whole host of new self-care dilemmas. From cutting yourownhair, to cleaning brushes, the Google search engine has been in overdrive with people looking for solutions to their beauty bugbears. Fear not, for you can find the answers here. Fake it yourself DIY lip scrub One of the other popular Google searches recently is from people looking to make their own lip scrub. It couldn’t be easier, too. Sugar is the most common base to help gently exfoliate those common flaky patches. Salt is also an option, but beware, it can sting on open skin! Then choose your accompanying ingredient. Purée half a kiwi and half a strawberry together, then in a separate bowl, mix 1tsp olive oil with 1tbsp sugar. Then add as much purée as you need…

The most Googled beauty questions answered!

BLENDED FAMILY CHAOS When my partner of eight months and I took the decision to live together during lockdown, we didn’t think enough about how hard it would be. We have two children each – all moody teens now living under the same roof. They fight like cats and dogs, and are really starting to resent each other. This is taking its toll on our relationship. How can I be with someone if my children can’t get along with his? Though, I do appreciate these are very intense circumstances. What would you do? Brenda, Belfast Wow! I’m astounded at your choice to cart your teenage children along with you, and dump them with unknown teens and your new partner of just eight months, for a lockdown. Successful ‘blended’ families take time, and very…

On the couch with Mandy…

I’M BINGE EATING Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved my food and had a tendency to reach for that extra portion. But since we’ve been at home, I can’t seem to stop. I’ve got myself into a vicious cycle that I just can’t get out of – and I dread to think how much weight I’ve put on since this new way of life started. As a result, I’m becoming depressed because of all my bulgy bits, and am seeking comfort in food even more. And now the sun is coming out, it makes me feel insecure about how I’ll look. What can I do? Eva, Maidstone MANDY SAYS: Firstly, I should tell you that you’re not alone. Food seems to have gripped the nation right now, as the preferred coping mechanism…

On the couch with Mandy…

Brilliant BANK HOLIDAY BAKES!

Fruit sandwich cake A simple all-in-one sponge cake that is guaranteed a ‘wow’! Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 20 mins Cooking time: 50 mins 225g softened butter225g caster sugar4 eggs, lightly beaten225g self-raising flour1tsp baking powder1-2tbsp milk Filling About 200ml of double cream Handful of strawberries or raspberries, sliced Topping About 200ml of double cream Punnet of blueberries Punnet of raspberries YOU WILL NEED 2 × 20.5cm round, non-stick loose-bottom cake tins, lightly greased with butter and lined with greaseproof paper. 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. In the bowl of a food mixer add the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder and milk using the beaters, beat until smooth and creamy, about 5-6 mins. 2 Using a spatula, divide the mixture evenly between the cake tins and smooth the tops then put into the oven to bake for about 25-45 mins or until golden…

Brilliant BANK HOLIDAY BAKES!

Stay at home sundowners!

DID YOU KNOW? Quarantini is the new name for a lockdown cocktail? Look online for recipes & drink 6ft apart.…

Stay at home sundowners!

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Whizz 400g hulled and frozen strawberries in a blender with 75-100ml white rum, 4tbsp caster sugar and the zest and juice of 1 lime until slushy but still frozen, then pour into two large glasses and serve immediately. Tropical Teaser Pour 150ml Robinsons No Added Sugar Orange and Mango drink (or your preferred flavour) into a large jug. Add 1 litre ginger beer and the zest and juice of 1 lime. Fill six tall glasses with ice, then add a mint sprig to each glass. Pour in the drink, then drizzle 1tsp grenadine into each glass (optional) and serve immediately. Serves 6. Special Iced Tea Steep five English breakfast tea bags in 1 litre boiled water for 5 mins, remove bags and stir in 100g caster sugar and 1 lemon cut into…

LOCKDOWN GADGETS REVIEWED!

Budget portable Bluetooth speakers Ultimate Ears Boom 3, £109 (amazon.co.uk) Offers 15 hours of listening time from one charge, is waterproof, and sounds good, too. Family members can connect their phones to it at the same time as you to share the role of DJ. It has a so-called ‘Magic Button’ that will start your favourite playlists. Its built-in loop lets you hang the speaker up. 81/100 Kitsound BoomBar 50, £49.99 (kitsound.co.uk) This is easy to use and great value for money. You’ll get more than a whole day of music with this, thanks to the 22-hour battery life, although it does take five hours to recharge to 100 per cent. If you want to improve the sound you can pair two of them together, and you can use it as a speakerphone as well. 68/100 Jam…

LOCKDOWN GADGETS REVIEWED!

Coping with Coronavirus AND cancer

I’m sure many of you will be familiar with my story by now, but I’m known as Bowel Babe after trying to educate people on the symptoms of bowel cancer. You see, back in 2016, I’d lost weight, was constantly tired and my bathroom habits had changed. At the time, I was busy working as a deputy head teacher and was mum to my lovely kids, Hugo, now 12 and Eloise, 10. My fatigue could easily be explained, but I ate healthily, exercised regularly and was a vegetarian. Tests via my GP had come back clear but, eventually, in December that year, a colonoscopy had revealed a 6cm lump in my bowel, which we later discovered was cancerous. My whole world turned upside-down. I was angry, terrified and felt utterly hopeless. Surgery to remove…

Coping with Coronavirus AND cancer

The 1000lb sisters

We all know that cases of obesity are on the rise in the UK and that carrying extra weight can bring with it an array of scary medical complications. But we also know how difficult it is to lose the pounds, once they’ve started creeping on. So, spare a thought for sisters Tammy and Amy Slaton, who are the focus of a TV programme new to Quest Red – 1000-lb Sisters. The siblings, from Dixon, Kentucky, admit to having always struggled with their weight. They grew up without much money and, along with their three siblings, ate lots of cheap fast food or food that was donated by their local church. Their mum, Darlene, worked three jobs when they were younger. Both Tammy and Amy were bullied mercilessly at school because of their…

The 1000lb sisters

LIFE WITH Ulrika!

‘Gardening has saved my sanity’ Please know that I know how lucky I am. Please don’t think for one second that I presume we all have the same share of wealth and stake in this capitalist society. Please know that I am grateful, and feel blessed. But, in times like these, of insecurity, anxiety, financial uncertainty, confusion and disbelief, I have never felt more appreciative of my garden. No, I’m not that city person who ‘upped sticks’ to some manor house, because my finances dictated that I could. Despite being brought up on a suburban housing association estate in Sweden, I’ve always been a country mouse. Then, our two-bed ground-floor flat had a small terrace which, for an eight-year old Ulrika, was the greatest luxury. Outdoor space – that feeling of opening a back (or balcony)…

LIFE WITH Ulrika!

Why it’s time to wear a mask

Over recent weeks I’ve tried to give out the best advice about how to stay safe and well during this pandemic – and what to do should illness strike. I’ve also attempted to clarify the often confusing recommendations and rules coming from public health officials and the government. Everyone is trying their best, but they’ve probably made mistakes. This virus was unknown until December, and although understanding is growing rapidly, there are still question marks and grey areas. That’s why, based on evolving evidence, some guidelines have had to change. Until now, the consensus has been that mask-wearing wasn’t necessary to protect people from getting Covid-19. I’ve said so myself, many times. Good hand hygiene, covering coughs and sneezes, social distancing and, if showing symptoms, self-isolation – that’s what’s needed. And this remains true. But recently there…

Why it’s time to wear a mask

Make a mask – the easy way

1 Cut up an old T-shirt into a rectangle measuring roughly 40cm by 30cm. Lay it on a table, with one of the shorter sides closest to you. 2 Holding the bottom two corners, fold the fabric up into the middle. Then, holding the top two corners, fold the fabric down into the middle. Repeat this again, so you are left with a thin rectangle. 3 Place an elastic band around each end of the fabric, about 3cm in. Choose two bands the same size – you might have to try a few before finding the right fit for you. Fold the ends of the fabric over the elastic bands, so they are facing inwards. 4 To put on the mask, place your fingers through the elastic bands on either side. Raise the…

Make a mask – the easy way

1 ANIMAL CRACKERS! Fancy a nature documentary with a difference? Then try the fabulously eccentric Absurd Planet, which proudly celebrates the weird, the wacky, wonderful – and sometimes slightly disgusting – habits of our animal friends. With actress Afi Ekulona as ‘Mother Nature’ providing an often quite hilarious voice-over, it’s a really wild show. On Netflix now. 2 LOUNGE AROUND IN STYLE! Since lockdown, if we’re honest, some of us are wearing pyjamas from dawn till dusk… so why not treat ourselves to a new set?! The latest range of nightwear is cosy, classic and simply too good to hide under your duvet. Better yet, you can order online at bonprix.co.uk from the comfort of your own home. Top of our wish list? This cute stars set, £16.99. 3 LET ‘THE GLUMS’ CHEER YOU…

This week’s must-see TV!

1 Richard & Judy: Keep Reading and Carry On EVERY WEEKDAY, CHANNEL 4, 5.30PM TV’s favourite dynamic duo are back, with this special five-part series, running every weekday afternoon. Having filmed themselves from their home while in lockdown, the unstoppable Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan – former This Morning stars – are back doing what they know best as founders of a national Book Club. Expect interviews with authors and celebrities, discussing their favourite new books – as, no doubt, they wind each other up no end… 2 Brassic THURSDAY, SKY ONE, 10PM NEW SERIES Following the exploits of a group of Lancashire pals who are always up to something, the Brassic gang are back, with more outrageous antics. Tommo and Erin try to lure Vinnie out of hiding, to help them in their…

This week’s must-see TV!

DON’T MISS FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

THE HUSTLE Josephine Chesterfield (Anne Hathaway), a glamorous, seductive British woman who has a thing for defrauding men, meets meticulous Penny Rust (Rebel Wilson), a cunning, fun-loving Australian, who lives to swindle unsuspecting marks. You can imagine the results. One to watch for the laughs alone! On Netflix TOLKIEN This drama, about the youth of iconic author JRR Tolkien, follows the writer as he discovers friendship, love and inspiration among fellow ‘outcasts’ at school. With Nicholas Hoult and Jenna Coleman, this gentle tale has something for everyone. On Sky Cinema SHREK FOREVER AFTER If you love a good animation, then the last instalment of Shrek won’t disappoint. When a dodgy deal leaves our favourite ogre in a bizarre parallel reality, this fantastic final adventure with Shrek and the gang will leave you wishing for more! On Sky Cinema…

DON’T MISS FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

DANCE FOR JOY There’s nothing like dancing round your living room to get those feel-good endorphins flowing! World-famous theatre Sadler’s Wells is offering a brilliant series of online workshops and activities, to get people dancing along in their own homes – as well as some fabulous shows to watch online. See sadlerswells.com VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB Salon London has launched a fortnightly book club and upped the frequency of their live author talks to stream on YouTube twice a week, as they’ve experienced such a boom since lockdown. If you’re a bookworm and love talking about literature, this is a great way to while away a few hours! For upcoming events see salon-london.com GO ON SAFARI Much-loved Longleat Safari Park, in Wiltshire, has launched a virtual safari, narrated by BBC Animal Park host Kate Humble. The guided tour…

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH best

Series 4 of The Real Marigold Hotel sees a fresh batch of game celebrities head to India for the adventure of a lifetime! Glam former Bond Girl Britt Ekland, 77, brings a breath of fresh air to proceedings. What was your role in the group? I’d like to think I brought a physical energy and positive attitude – I relish new challenges so reacted positively and encouraged everyone else to! Did it allow you time to reflect? I never reflect – I live for now, wherever I may be, and make the best of things. I’ve always seen myself as physically and mentally strong, and I’d like to think my time in India helped underline that. I may be 77, but I have an undiminished zest and passion for life – to experience new…

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH best

‘There’s a virtual Rovers bar now!’

Jane Danson is a Corrie veteran, having played Leanne Battersby since 1997, joining the ‘family from hell’, alongside Leanne’s dad Les (Bruce Jones) and Janice (Vicky Entwistle). Jane, 41, who lives in Cheshire, is married to actor Rob Beck, 51, and has sons, Sam, 11, and Harry, nearly 14. She is currently at the heart of a devastating storyline, as Leanne’s boy, Oliver, three (the result of a one-night stand with Steve McDonald–aka Simon Gregson), falls sick with mysterious seizures, which doctors are set to reveal are symptoms of a serious condition. Here, the former Dancing on Ice contestant tells us more about Leanne’s world being turned upside-down – as well as how she’s coping herself… Hi Jane. Why do you think more people than ever are watching soaps now? It’s escapism,…

‘There’s a virtual Rovers bar now!’

5 TOTALLY TRUE FACTS about Jane Danson

1 Jane’s actor husband, Robert Beck, was actually her teenage celeb crush. Rob starred in Brookside for three years until 1993, when Jane was just 14. 2 Off-screen, she is close friends with co-star Samia Ghadie (Maria Connor), though their on-screen characters rarely see eye-to-eye. Samia is married to Sylvain Longchambon, Jane’s Dancing on Ice partner in 2019. 3 Jane’s a huge fan of musicals. When The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams, hit cinemas in 2017, she went to see it twice, tweeting it was ‘quite possibly the best musical’ she’s ever seen! 4 Dancing on Ice wasn’t the actress’s first foray into reality TV. Back in 2007, she appeared on Soapstar Superstar, performing The Pussycat Dolls hit I Don’t Need a Man. She got the boot after going head-to-head…

5 TOTALLY TRUE FACTS about Jane Danson

‘I can watch EastEnders like everyone else now!

When actress Tanya Franks stepped on to the EastEnders set in the summer of 2007 for a week-long stint as Tanya Branning’s sister, she didn’t think for a second that, 13 years later, the complex character of Rainie Cross would still be wrestling with her demons on the Square. When Rainie first appeared, she was battling drug addiction, and leaving a trail of destruction behind her. When things turned truly nasty (Rainie ended up prostituting herself), Stuart Highway was the man who stepped in and saved her – and from then on, this odd couple have gone from strength to strength, with Stuart recently proposing to Rainie. Here, 52-year-old Londoner Tanya, who last year ran the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s UK, speaks about her stepfather’s dementia, the reality of being…

‘I can watch EastEnders like everyone else now!

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1 She says the most glamorous role she has ever played is Richard Burton’s wife, Sybil. ‘I had the most exquisite Sixties dresses, peroxide hair and exquisite makeup,’ she recalled. 2 She ran last year’s London Marathon, in the EastEnders team Dementia Revolution to show her support for both her stepdad and Barbara Windsor, her former co-star. ‘My message to Barbara is, we are here for you,’ she said at the time. 3 She would love to star in a Hollywood film. She once said, ‘I want to do big movies — something like Mission: Impossible. If Simon Pegg can do it, then I can do it.’ 4 She is tee-total. ‘It is fun playing Rainie drunk, but I actually don’t drink in real life — so there’s no chance of me having…

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‘I can’t wait to see my friends’

Charlotte Bellamy, 47, has played Laurel Thomas in Emmerdale for almost two decades now. Her character’s had her fair share of heartache – from her battle with alcoholism to the loss of her hubby to dementia. But in real life, Charlotte lives with her childhood sweetheart, Mungo Denison, and has three kids, Sunnie, 16, Herbie, 13, and daughter Teddie, 11. They live in Yorkshire, which she describes as ‘a pretty special place’. Here she opens up about trading in her soap star role for that of teacher to her kids, keeping up with the rest of the cast, and why she wishes she could be self-isolating with Graham Norton… Hi Charlotte, how’s life in lockdown? It’s fine, you know. It is what it is! When you think about what the NHS are…

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5 TOTALLY TRUE FACTS about Charlotte Bellamy

1 Charlotte Bellamy was born 19 March 1973 in Dover, Kent, and studied performing arts at Middlesex University. After graduating in 1993, her first role was playing a receptionist in a gym, in an episode of police drama, The Bill. 2 In 1997, Charlotte appeared in EastEnders. She played Sue Taylor, the girlfriend of a religious fanatic Alistair Matthews. (No, we don’t remember either!) ‘She was a bit of a weirdo,’ laughs Charlotte. 3 Charlotte joined Emmerdale as Laurel Potts in 2002. Her first scene saw her dressed as a bee for Marlon’s engagement party to Tricia Stokes. Laurel went on to marry Ashley and have two children – Arthur and Dotty, as well as Daniel who they raised until he died of cot death in 2008. It then emerged that Daniel…

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1 Love Wedding Repeat (NETFLIX) This romcom has a great cast – Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), Sam Claflin (Me Before You), Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) and newcomer Tiziano Caputo – and has alternate endings. Jack (Claflin) is trying to ensure his sister’s wedding goes without a hitch, but finds himself dealing with an angry ex, an uninvited guest, and a sleep sedative. What could go wrong?! Written and directed by Death at a Funeral creator Dean Craig, the laugh-out-loud moments are no bad thing during lockdown! 2 Julie & Julia (NETFLIX) One for food lovers, this comedy drama is based on the real-life blog of Julie Powell. It contrasts the early life of chef Julia Child, played by Meryl Streep, and the life of young New Yorker Powell, played by Amy Adams, who aspires…

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1 After Life Ricky Gervais (Tony) is a local newspaper reporter whose wife (Lisa) has died from cancer. A black comedy drama that will make you laugh and cry in equal measures. It’s a mega hit and well worth a watch if you haven’t tuned in already. Netflix, free for 30 days then £8.99 for a standard plan 2 Last Tango in Halifax If you’ve never watched this – or you just want to go back to the first episode – this Bafta-winning series is available now from the first episodes to the latest. Revolving around the re-marriage of Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) with Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker as their respective children, you are left with a feeling of hope that love can find you at any age. Just very…

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TAURUS 21 April – 21 May A spiritual connection with people who are on the same wavelength will feel empowering to Taureans like U2 singer Bono (whose real name is Paul Hewson) and The Darling Buds of May star, Pam Ferris. There is nothing more rewarding than working with like-minded friends, on projects of any size. GEMINI 22 May – 21 June You’re looking for ways to improve your skills, in addition to your usual responsibilities. Someone thinks you are taking on more than you can handle. You will soon prove them wrong. Small victories propel you forward and curiosity to find out more will keep you motivated. You’re never too old to learn. CANCER 22 June – 23 July You’ve thought about it enough and now you’re ready to throw caution to the wind. An older relative…

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Coronavirus: what if I can’t pay my bills, rent or council tax?

1 WHAT IF I CAN’T PAY MY COUNCIL TAX? The support you can get here depends on whether you already receive a council tax reduction, according to Citizens Advice. It advises that if you already get a council tax reduction and are working age, your local council should give you an extra £150 off your bill for 2020-2021. You don’t need to apply, your local council will just send you a new bill. If you don’t already receive a reduction, you might be able to claim one if your income has dropped or you’ve started claiming benefits – check your local council’s website. 2 HOW WILL I PAY MY BILLS? If you’re struggling to pay gas, electric or water bills, get in touch with your supplier – they may be able to reassess,…

Coronavirus: what if I can’t pay my bills, rent or council tax?

Alice squeezed her way down the aisle of the airplane and pushed her small suitcase into the only available space in the overhead locker. It was some distance from her seat, which would be inconvenient when they landed, but she wasn’t in a hurry and neither was Mark. As she sat down the woman next to her smiled. ‘Travelling alone?’ ‘No.’ Alice tightened the belt. ‘I have my husband with me.’ ‘Shame you couldn’t sit together.’ Alice thought of all the miserable flights she’d taken with Mark. He always flirted with the cabin crew. Once he’d even managed to exchange phone numbers with a woman seated in the row behind them. Not sitting by him didn’t bother her one bit. She didn’t miss the way he always used both arm rests, nor the way he sat…

A Passage To India…

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, 35, has teamed up with his younger brothers, 31-year-old twins, Emmerdale actor Adam and 2016 Love Island star Scott, in a bid to explore their grandfather’s Indian heritage - and discover the truth about their ancestry for a funny and heartwarming new ITV documentary. Here, the boys open up about their emotional journey from Manchester to the slums of Mumbai, how their family is doing their bit for the NHS, and Ryan - who welcomed baby son, Roman, with fiancée, reality star Lucy Mecklenburgh two months ago – talks about the joys and challenges of becoming a dad, during lockdown… How did the idea for this documentary come about? SCOTT: Well, we all agreed we wanted to do something together on telly for a change. And…

A Passage To India…

Never win a game of Monopoly?

As lockdown continues, many families have been opening the cupboard door and pulling out a favourite old board game tucked away at the back. Most of these relics have been collecting dust over the past few years thanks to the rise of the internet, with social media and computer games often holding more appeal for the younger generation. But to fight off boredom, families have been looking for something new to do together – and one answer has been rooting out board games they fondly remember playing when growing up. It has led to an unexpected leap in demand for second-hand games in excellent condition, while some obsolete examples are now selling for hundreds of pounds. Sarah McClure runs online shop Vintage Playtime and enjoys playing board games with husband Christopher, 34,…

Never win a game of Monopoly?

SEARCH ME! Everyone has their favourite feathered friend. Penguins are popular, owls are a hoot and who doesn’t love a cockatoo?! Here, a few of the most colourful bird types have been listed for you to find. All are hidden, except one – which one? BEE-EATER BIRD OF PARADISE BUDGERIGAR COTINGA FAIRY WREN FINCH FLAMINGO HUMMINGBIRD KINGFISHER LORIKEET MACAW PEACOCK PHEASANT QUETZAL ROLLER ROSELLA TANAGER TOUCAN SUDOK-GO! Fill the grid using the numbers from 1 to 9 only. Each number must appear once in every column, row and 3x3 square. Now, off you sudok-go! ALL SOLUTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE FACE TIME Have a look at the motley crew below. Who are they and what is it that connects them all? CODE NAME Saturdays singer turned TV presenter, Rochelle Humes holds the key to solving this cracker of a puzzle! Use ROCHEL to work out the number code for each letter of the alphabet. We’ve…

WIN 1 × £200, 2 × £100 OR 3 × £50 PRIZES Use the anagrams, straight, cryptic, quiz and picture clues to solve the crossword. When completed correctly, the pink squares, reading top to bottom, left to right, will reveal the answer to the question below: Who is Picture A’s famous musical mum? (5,6). This is your prize answer. Use the phone numbers on the crossword grid to enter. ACROSS 3 Will wonders never ___, expression (5) 6 ___ Wednesday, first day of Lent (3) 7 Once ___ a time… fairy-tale beginning (4) 8 ANAGRAM CIRIE 10 PICTURE A Who is this Brit award winner? (5) 11 Proprietor (5) 12 It’s all or ___, saying (7) 14 In what country are the cities of Luxor and Alexandria? (5) 17 ‘So come on, so come on, get it on, I don’t know what you’re waiting for,…

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worth over £190 Founded in 1985, Emma Bridgewater makes beautifully crafted earthenware pottery. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, new and classic collections range from seasonal prints, including the new Vegetable Garden range, to their Classic Pink Roses, with cheerful patterns that will brighten up any kitchen. Two best readers will each win two 8½ Inch Plates, a Serving Plate, a Four Mug Teapot and two ½ Pint Mugs from the Pink Roses Collection, worth £195.70, as seen pictured below. To enter, see below. 2 SETS TO GIVE AWAY HOW TO ENTER ONLINE: Save money by entering online at hearstmagazines.co.uk/besta1920 by 22 May 2020. PHONE: Call 0901 027 2713 by midnight on 22 May 2020. Calls cost 30p per minute, plus your telephone company’s network access charge, and will last no longer than two minutes. Calls from mobiles may be…

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My happy place!

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT Imagine beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, miles of sand, rock pools, pebbles, waterfalls and fishermen hauling in the freshest mackerel. Now, imagine the only person watching the Atlantic’s waves crashing against the cliffs is you. Yes, sometimes there’s a distant man with a dog, but usually the legendary Inch Beach, beautiful Ballybrannigan or the remote and rapturous Knockadoon are all yours. Add to the mix the fact that Cork is the larder of Ireland, home to ravishingly golden butter, crumbly soda bread, home-smoked salmon and mulberry jam – and you’ll quickly see why it is my corner of paradise on earth. INSIDER’S GUIDE Many tourists landing at Cork Airport turn right towards picturesque Kinsale for a meander along the Wild Atlantic Way. That’s their choice and it’s…

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