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The Return Of Dr Zhivago

As a boy, Nicolas Pasternak Slater was forbidden from meeting his uncle Boris Pasternak. Now he’s translated the author’s masterpiece

The Socrates Of The BBC

Harry Mount was at school and university with Louis Theroux but never realised quite how clever – or worried – he was

The Coast With The Most

There may be more dramatic coastlines elsewhere but few encompass such diversity of geological forms as our own: precipitous cliffs of red sandstone and pure white chalk; bold promontories and deep bays; great stretches of sand and shingle and mighty tidal estuaries.

Folk Rocks!

The folk festival that’s a celebration of place, history and celebrates its 20th birthday this month.

Dark Side Of The Moor

Exmoor Is Home To Some Of The Darkest Night Skies In Europe. A Festival This Month Aims To Get People Gazing Up In Wonder, As Chrissy Harris Discovers.

Back On His Terms

Pop Star Sensation Will Young Is Back. He Talks To Holly Louise Eells About His Exciting New Album, Tour, Well-being And His Love For Devon

The Flying Doctor

In the latest in her series throughout 2019 profiling inspirational women, KATE HASKELL talks to Dr Lucy Obolensky, GP and Expedition Doctor to Sir David Attenborough

An Eye For Excellence

Society of Garden Designers Awards 2019 winner Sam Westcott tells KATE WILLIAMS the secret to her growing success

The Life Aquatic

SU CARROLL looks at the work of the Ocean Conservation Trust, the global charity behind the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

Sunshine State

With the boom in British staycations showing no signs of abating, Simone Hellyer heads to the reputed sunniest spot in the UK – the Channel Island of Jersey

Land Of Hope And Glory

When composer Edward Elgar took a cottage in the wooded environs of Fittleworth in West Sussex it ushered in a period of great productivity

Curiouser And Curiouser

Philippa King’s Stonegate home is a riot of colour and creativity, making it the perfect venue for a new programme of artist-led courses

What Cate Did Next

From her native Australia to the Hollywood Hills, Cate Blanchett’s nuanced acting has rendered her one of cinema’s most acclaimed stars – but away from the cameras she has found peace in her new Crowborough home

Boxing Clever

As her directorial debut The Fight comes out on DVD, BAFTA-winning actor and writer Jessica Hynes explains why she owes her career to growing up in Brighton

Awesome Autumn Days Out

This month the countryside is ablaze with colour. Here’s our guide to some of the best places to enjoy nature’s spectacular display

A Breed Apart

Why Adam Henson has finally got round to committing the story of our nation’s livestock heritage to print

A Country Destination

This month, we were invited to ex-Pierre Koffmann and Gordon Ramsay chef Arnaud Stevens’ newly opened hotel, restaurant and pub the George & Dragon, located in the National Trust village of West Wycombe.

A Financial Lifeline

Although it’s hopefully something you won’t need for many years, it’s a good idea to organise your life insurance sooner rather than later. Here’s what you need to know

A Learning Curve

When it comes to dyslexia, there’s still plenty that needs to be done to raise awareness

A Spanish Revolution

Celebrity chef Omar Allibhoy is known as the Antonio Banderas of cooking, and for launching the Tapas Revolution restaurants, including one in Windsor. We caught up with him ahead of his new opening

Berkshire's creepiest

Berkshire is an ancient county with more ghost stories than you can wave a stick at. Here is our Top 10 in reverse order, naturally

Cruise Into The Future...

On board the 21st century ship that’s sure to revolutionise this form of travel

Domestic Abuse Stops Now

One in four women, one in six men and one in five children are abused. Sarah Rodi spoke to Caron Kipping at The DASH Charity, which supports victims of domestic abuse

Erin Keeps On Dancing!

As Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on our screens, Erin Boag, who competed in 10 series, talks to Sarah Rodi about her new show with Anton Du Beke, and her predictions for the Strictly contestants this year

Honest Vicki

Meet our columnist, author and social media sensation Windsor-based ‘Honest Mum’ Vicki Psarias

In The Style Of Queen Anne

Serena Spencer-Jones is an antenatal teacher and a Berkshire doula, running nct classes in the area. She is also a radio presenter and a creative writer. A retired interior designer, she loves Baroque and Georgian architecture, so bought a house, knocked it down and built it back up again in Queen Anne style…

Meghan & Smart Works Launch The Smart Set Capsule Collection

HRH The Duchess of Sussex and Smart Works have collaborated with British fashion brands and designers John Lewis & Partners, Marks & Spencer, Jigsaw and Misha Nonoo to create a working wardrobe for Smart Works clients.

Over Moors & Rivers

Colin Wharton brings you a scenic Cookham to Maidenhead cycle ride

Pioneering Cancer Treatment Comes To Berkshire

Sarah Rodi spoke to the experts who are transforming the landscape for advanced cancer care in the UK

Rise Of The Silver Gamer

It’s not just teenagers who are obsessed with video games – up and down the country the older generation are grabbing the controls for themselves