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5 new podcasts to listen to this week
These are our top podcast picks. Sony Music’s podcast Where There’s A Will There’s A Wake returns with a new ‘Mortician-in-Chief’, Mel...


Ruth Jones talks becoming ‘honorary Merthyr girl’ in Ruth And Steve: From Merthyr With Love
Steve Speirs’ takes Ruth Jones on a tour of his hometown, Merthyr Tydfil, in a charming film showcasing all there is to love about the...


‘High-stakes showdown’ for Ncuti Gatwa’s Time Lord teased for Doctor Who finale
Ncuti Gatwa’s Time Lord is set for a “high-stakes showdown” in the finale of his second Doctor Who season, his co-star has said. (Ncuti...


From wildlife to wine – the destinations Down Under that sparked Gary Barlow’s love affair with Oz
The Take That star speaks about his new series, Gary Barlow’s Food and Wine Tour: Australia Gary Barlow at Uluru (ITV/Rock Oyster/PA)...


Brecon Mountain Railway to Star in new BBC CymruWales Special With Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs
Brecon Mountain Railway is set to have a starring role in a new one-hour documentary celebrating Merthyr which premieres in June. (Brecon...


5 tips for spotting the planetary parade
Keen stargazers will be treated to a spectacular display in the night sky. Stargazing enthusiasts should stay alert this week as an...


5 new podcasts to listen to this week
These are our top podcast picks. Best friends Yasmin Misner and Ilma Shahrene host the The Break-Up Diet. (Rebecca Alison/PA) If there’s...


‘You won’t see me doing anything else’: Claudia Winkleman talks slew of successful shows and return of One Question quiz
Rachael Davis hears from Claudia Winkleman about the return of One Question, including her secret quiz strategy and must-have backstage...


Chris Cooks Cymru visits Swansea to sample the delights at Gigi Gao's Chinese restaurant
When it comes to blending cultures through food, Gigi Gao’s Chinese restaurant in Swansea is a true gem, offering a delicious marriage of...


5 new podcasts to listen to this week
These are our top podcast picks. Paula Oyinkan and Rahma Ali for the latest episode of The Paula Oyinkan Show. (Britney Zumunhu/PA) What...


5 new books to read this week
This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell and Sweat by Emma Healey. New books to read this week (Composite/PA)...


Beautiful books make the perfect Christmas gift
Unwrap the magic of storytelling this Christmas with this selection of beautiful books, perfect for gifting loved ones during the festive season. Waterstones/Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: (Deluxe Collector's Edition/Hardback) £22.00 Rick Riordan's classic first novel, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, has been dressed up in a deluxe, clothbound edition with a foiled cover, stained edges, a marker ribbon, ten page


LadBaby’s parenting hacks for surviving Christmas with kids – plus the joy of starting the festivities now
LadBaby creators Mark and Roxanne Hoyle tell Lisa Salmon their Christmas tree is already up, and give their tips for family festive...


Kaleb Cooper: Jeremy Clarkson is my best mate – but he’s still a trainee farmer
The Clarkson’s Farm tractor-loving sidekick reveals how the dynamic works. Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper talks working the land and...


Weird Barbie actor Kate McKinnon: Why I came off social media seven years ago
The award-winning comedian and actor hopes her debut children’s novel will help ‘the next generation of weirdos’ feel less alone. Kate...


Armadillos, cockerels, whales and more: The ‘profound effect’ animals have had on Bill Bailey’s life
Comedian and former Strictly winner Bill Bailey talks to Prudence Wade about the animals that have shaped his life. Bill Bailey shares...


Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden on Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me
Dancer Amy Dowden talks about fighting for her health, her future family and her love for dance in personal documentary Strictly Amy:...


Summer reads for the holiday season
Escape with the best of the bunch of new reads out this summer. Pop these books in your suitcase this summer (Alamy/PA) If you’ve already...


Comedian Helen Lederer: I wish I’d been kinder to myself
Extreme dieting, career setbacks and the darker side of comedy all feature in Helen Lederer’s memoir. By Hannah Stephenson. (Tony...


5 new books to read this week
This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh and The Painter’s Daughters by Emily Howes. New books to read this...
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