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THE CREEPING UNKNOWN
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THE CREEPING UNKNOWN

Jon Dear celebrates 70 years of Quatermass and its lasting legacy

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6 mins  |
August 2023
FROM ONE THEATRE TO ANOTHER
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FROM ONE THEATRE TO ANOTHER

Chris Hallam celebrates the life of actress turned politician Glenda Jackson

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4 mins  |
August 2023
THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS
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THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS

Hilary Middleton looks back on the history of Umbro, “the sportswear people”

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5 mins  |
August 2023
ONE OF THE BEST
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ONE OF THE BEST

The name Bentley conjures up opulence, comfort and speed. François Prins looks at the history of this remarkable marque that is admired the world over

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6 mins  |
August 2023
Make Do and Mend
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Make Do and Mend

Simon Stabler enjoys an eco-friendly break in Bomber County

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3 mins  |
August 2023
POSTCARD FROM WOLVERHAMPTON
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POSTCARD FROM WOLVERHAMPTON

Bob Barton shines a Sunbeam on the city’s industrial heritage and iconic buildings

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6 mins  |
August 2023
THE AUSTERITY GAMES
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THE AUSTERITY GAMES

John Greeves looks back at the 1948 London Olympics

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6 mins  |
August 2023
FOOD & DRINK
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FOOD & DRINK

TASTES GONE BY AND THE FLAVOURS OF TODAY

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5 mins  |
August 2023
SHARP PRACTICES
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SHARP PRACTICES

It pays to be vigilant, warns Derek Lamb

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6 mins  |
August 2023
Jazzy Jingles
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Jazzy Jingles

Advertising jingles have a habit of working their way into our memories and taking up residence because the repetitive tunes and memorable lyrics are designed to trigger singalong behaviour.

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August 2023
Commercial GREATS
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Commercial GREATS

Sam Savelli offers an exclusive look inside Britain’s largest treasure trove of vintage adverts

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3 mins  |
August 2023
Question time
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Question time

Send us your questions and we'll track down the answers

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August 2023
Postbag
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Postbag

The Editor welcomes letters for this section. Pictures are appreciated. Letters may be edited so that we can include as many as possible

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August 2023
THE HOUSE OF SECRETS
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THE HOUSE OF SECRETS

Picture-perfect Harvington Hall hosts many surprises. Claire Saul visits this unique Worcestershire treasure to discover some of them

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June 2023
Finding His True Self
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Finding His True Self

Chris Hallam pays tribute to the many different lives of comedian and broadcaster Paul O'Grady

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5 mins  |
June 2023
WHEN 'ENRY'S 'AMMER FLOORED CLAY
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WHEN 'ENRY'S 'AMMER FLOORED CLAY

Colin Allan looks back 60 years to the night Henry Cooper took on Cassius Clay

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June 2023
THE GOLD STANDARD
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THE GOLD STANDARD

Simon Stabler climbs on board the Golden Hinde, a much-travelled replica of Sir Francis Drake’s galleon

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June 2023
RAIL BLAZER
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RAIL BLAZER

Fifty years ago, British Rail’s prototype High Speed Train set a new diesel speed record. Tony Bending looks back on this achievement

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June 2023
CATHERINE THE GREAT
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CATHERINE THE GREAT

On the 25th anniversary of the bestselling author’s death, Caroline Roope turns the pages of the remarkable backstory of Dame Catherine Cookson

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June 2023
The Girl from Mars
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The Girl from Mars

Chris Hallam looks back to when Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space

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5 mins  |
June 2023
Ready for Action!
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Ready for Action!

Paul Carey looks at the work of special effects designer Derek Meddings, which included the Thunderbirds series and the James Bond franchise

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6 mins  |
June 2023
POSTCARD FROM BELFAST
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POSTCARD FROM BELFAST

Bob Barton goes in search of the Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis, steps back in time, learns more about the story of the Titanic and goes to the theatre

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June 2023
THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF LESLIE HOWARD
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THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF LESLIE HOWARD

John Greeves looks at the untimely death of the Gone With the Wind star amid speculation this was an attempt by the Nazis to kill Winston Churchill

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June 2023
Cereal Thriller
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Cereal Thriller

Simon Stabler joins the breakfast club

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5 mins  |
June 2023
The Fall and Rise of Tony Hancock
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The Fall and Rise of Tony Hancock

Robert Ross examines the continuing legacy of the lad himself

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9 mins  |
June 2023
Dame Mary Quant
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Dame Mary Quant

The fashion designer Dame Mary Quant has died. She was 93.

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1 min  |
June 2023
Declaring a Display
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Declaring a Display

The Declaration of Arbroath, a letter urging Pope John XXII to recognise Scotland’s independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country’s lawful king, will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (0300 123 6789, nms. ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland) from 3 June to 2 July.

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June 2023
BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
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BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB’s very own Time Lord shares fond memories of the stars of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), and reminds us that the leaf doesn’t fall far from the tree

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May 2023
Chapter and Verse
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Chapter and Verse

The National Trust’s latest publication highlights the range and variety of 100 intriguing books from its vast collection

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4 mins  |
May 2023
Halfway to Paradise
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Halfway to Paradise

Pete Nelson remembers singer-songwriter Billy Fury

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6 mins  |
May 2023

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