Table of contents for 18 - 2022 in Best

Last week, the Queen spent time with her grandson, Prince Harry (see page 9), before he set off for the Invictus Games (whatever you may think of the Royal dynamics at the moment, what a brilliant idea of his those games were). On Thursday, the above picture was released, showing her radiant and with ponies. Her love of horses and corgis is well known. She then spent her 96th birthday quietly at Sandringham. Poignant, as it’s where her late husband Prince Philip spent much of his last years. At the weekend, she had a small tea party (maybe with a cake with many candles?!) with family and close friends. And Barbie released a tribute collection to mark the Jubilee – personally, I feel the doll looks more like Helen Mirren…

Last week, the Queen welcomed a very special visitor at Windsor Castle – her grandson Harry, who dropped in along with his wife, Meghan Markle. The visit was one of the first face-to-face meetings Harry, 37, has had with his grandmother – who has just turned 96 – since ‘Megxit’ in January 2020. A stop-off on the couple’s way to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games, Harry later spoke openly on the NBC’s Today show, saying: ‘Being with her, it was great. It was so nice to see her… she’s on great form. ‘We have a really special relationship. We talk about things that she can’t talk about with anybody else, so it’s always nice to catch up with her. ‘She’s always got such a great sense of humour with…

‘I didn’t realise until this week what a fan of Only Fools and Horses I am – even though one of my nicknames is ‘Del’ and I call my friend (the Ed-in-Chief of best – hi, Siobhan!) “Rodders”. I also love a sheepskin coat à la Del Boy, and my French is as good as his – “mange tout, Rodney!” The epiphany came after Tessa Peake-Jones and Gwyneth Strong, who played Raquel and Cassandra, Del and Rodney Trotter’s girlfriends, were on Loose Women. I mean, I always liked it, but nowhere near as much as some superfans; like my nephew, who can literally quote every word from every episode, and has watched them all a thousand times and still thinks it’s hilarious. Which of course, it is. Harmless, affectionate and…

1 THE NEW BOB Looking for inspo? Try the Italian bob, says hairstylist Zoë Irwin. ‘In France and Italy, hairdressers strengthen the cut, essential if your features are getting softer with age.’ This contemporary cut is slightly rounded, with weightier movement and a stronger line. ‘It makes grey hair look modern and creates a strong visual affirmation of who you are,’ explains Zoë. To complement this look, Klorane Quinine Hair Strengthening Serum, £24.50, leaves hair glossy while working to strengthen and thicken locks. 2 FRINGE BENEFITS A wispy fringe can bring youthfulness to your look. ‘Cheekbone-skimming curtain bangs are a fantastic choice, as they can part on the side or in the middle, highlighting the bone structure of the face,’ suggests Olivier Noha, advanced creative stylist at Aveda. The longer…

1 WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF FINANCIAL ABUSE? Menna Cule, financial planner at Brewin Dolphin, explains: ‘The first is coercive, controlling behaviour within a relationship when one person deliberately restricts access to, or solely controls all their partner’s finances, leaving them with no money for basic essentials. This is often part of a wider narrative of controlling and manipulating behaviour and, according to Women’s Aid, there was a financial element to nearly a third of domestic abuse. ‘The second is when one partner restricts or risks their partner’s or family’s ability to financially look after itself through irresponsible behaviour such as reckless spending on addictions such as gambling, alcohol or shopping.’ According to Menna, the third type is when the perpetrator is privy to someone’s financial details and uses these…

CORONATION STREET A defiant Max assures David and Shona that Daniel is bluffing as he’s got too much to lose. But when Amy misreads one lad’s admiring glances, she throws a cup of coffee over him and has a meltdown, believing he could have been the one to spike her drink. Daniel tells David about Amy’s behaviour and tells him she needs to know the truth. Will Max come clean? Elsewhere, Carla also has some questions to answer, when news of Jacob’s new job at the factory reaches Simon, Toyah, Nick, Leanne and Peter. EASTENDERS Harvey has a change of heart and tells Jean to keep the wedding dress. After a pep talk from Martin and Shirley, Stacey marches over to the cab office and pleads with Harvey not to…

SEARCH ME! Can you find the gardening equipment in the grid? They will be placed only once and may be either horizontal, vertical or diagonal and go either forwards or backwards. There is one word listed that isn’t in the grid – can you work out which one it is? CHAINSAW DIBBLE EDGER GARDEN FORK HOE HOSE LAWNMOWER LEAF BLOWER LOPPERS PICKAXE POTTING BENCH PRUNING SHEARS RAKE SCYTHE SECATEURS SPADE SPRINKLER TROWEL WATERING CAN WHEELBARROW 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! WORD WHEEL Find as many words of three or more letters in the wheel as you can. Each word must use the central letter and a selection…

Every woman will go through it, whether they want to or not! And TV presenter, fitness guru and onewoman tornado Davina McCall has been flying the flag for menopausal women since her Channel 4 documentary Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause aired in May 2021. Now she’s back, with what promises to be an equally powerful followup documentary. Here, the 54-year-old mum-ofthree opens up about her motivations for making another menopause programme – and what viewers can expect. Sex, Mind and the Menopause aims to further explore the burning issues raised in her first documentary, as well as taking a deeper look at whether women are being sacked or forced to go part-time at work when hit by menopause symptoms. It will also tackle questions raised by viewers, including - what’s the safest…

1 ON THE ROAD WITH HUMPHREY! Former EastEnders actress Michelle Collins loves her pooch Humphrey so much that she’s even taken him on tour with her – as she appears in theatres across the UK in the gripping whodunnit, Cluedo. Here he is backstage at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury as Mum treads the boards, finishing off his doggy treats. Now that’s one satisfied-looking boy. Yum! 2 Who wowed the crowd? These celebs are on the sunny side of the red carpet! Beyoncé, 40, made an impact in Valentino at the Oscars, while Kerry Washington, 45, lit up the SAG Awards in a Celia Kritharioti gown. Across the pond, we couldn’t get enough of 31-year-old Oti Mabuse’s frock from designer Kruszynska. Beyoncé, Oti and Kerry add a touch of Spring…

‘You should wear what makes you feel good’ Since beginning her presenting career more than three decades ago, Gaby Roslin is still as stylish now as she was back then – with her love of bright colours and bold patterns. The bubbly mum-of-two, who presents on BBC Radio London every Sunday lunchtime, admits fashion remains one of her greatest loves. Gaby, 57, lives in London with her husband, David, and two daughters, Libbi-Jack, 20, and Amelie, 15. Here, Gaby talks about her beauty routine, how she stays fit – and why style should be about breaking rules, not following them! Gaby, you look fabulous! How do you describe your style? The older I get, the braver I’ve become. My style is more daring and more rebellious than it was. I think…

The UK’s most trusted sleep brand, Silentnight, is offering you and your partner a sleep bundle that will guarantee you both a fantastic night’s sleep. One lucky reader will WIN the bundle, which includes a Silentnight Yours&Mine mattress (available in King or Super King only), designed to transform bedtime with its revolutionary customisable design, perfect for couples who like different levels of firmness and supreme tailored support. The winner will also receive a dual tog duvet, with a cooler half and a warmer half to cater for themselves and their partner, and a dual control electric blanket. To enter, see right. HOW TO ENTER ONLINE: Save money by entering online at hearstmagazines.co.uk/best1822 by 13 May 2022. PHONE: Call 0901 027 2720 by midnight on 13 May 2022. Calls cost 30p…

Here We Go – the hilarious new BBC sitcom following multiple generations of the same family, starring Alison Steadman, Katherine Parkinson, Jim Howick and Tom Basden – follows a year in the life of the irrepressible Jessop family, all filmed by their youngest son, Sam. Following their everyday challenges – changing careers, keeping the romance alive within a marriage, kidnapping a dog, destroying a swimming pool and sabotaging a wedding (yes!) – it’s the new binge- worthy series we’ll all be glued to. British acting royalty Alison, 75, known for roles in Gavin & Stacey, Shirley Valentine and soon to appear on ITV’s DNA Journey with Larry Lamb, talks about her ‘colourful’ character Sue, being a granny and what’s top of her bucket list… Alison, you’ve played so many brilliant characters – what drew you to…

THE SUN HAS GOT HIS HAT ON! 80s SUMMER Don your Wayfarers for some hot Eighties Summer sounds, with Katrina and The Waves, Madonna and Toto. On Amazon Music. SUNNY DAY PLAYLIST There is no better mood-booster than a day of sun, and Spotify is bringing the sunshine with this sunny playlist! Featuring Ed Sheeran, The Beatles and more. SUNNY AFTERNOON Get a taste of nostalgia with this pick-me-up Spotify playlist. Dusty Springfield, The Kinks and Nina Simone are just some of the awesome artists featured.…

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Get your glad rags on! Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Matthew Goode and more much-loved stars are back in the latest Downton instalment, as the Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’s newly inherited villa. In UK cinemas now. THE LOST CITY Brilliant but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her romanceadventure novels, featuring handsome cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, Dash. While promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe), who hopes she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Out…

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Looking for luxury? Need a family-friendly break? Are you sporty, a film buff or looking for a relaxing or romantic break? Cruise ships come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you pick the right one for you, especially if this is your first time on a floating hotel? Well, the Enchanted Princess is a Royal Class ship – longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower, taller than London’s Tower Bridge, and yet, you’ll be made to feel like family – it might just ‘have it all’… 1 YOU CAN PLANTO PERFECTION… ATTHETOUCH OF A BUTTON Imagine a holiday where your favourite drink is delivered to you at the touch of a button? Well, with MedallionClass service on Enchanted Princess, this is exactly what you can expect. A wearable…

It was a very happy Easter recently for presenters Vernon Kay and Josie Gibson, who found their standin stint on This Morning was a massive hit with viewers. The All Star Family Fortunes host joined the former Big Brother star to front the ITV daytime show while regular hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were off spending the break with their families – and viewers were enchanted by the easy chemistry they shared. In fact, some were so keen on the duo that they called for them to replace Holly and Phil permanently. Taking to Twitter, the posts included the likes of, ‘Josie and Vernon make such a refreshing change to P and H. Keep them on!’ and, ‘It’s got to be said that Vernon and Josie are by far…

Brand-new News UK channel TalkTV launched on Monday – featuring ‘proper’ hourly news bulletins, sports and entertainment shows, as well as current affairs, debate and documentaries. And who better to lead the charge, with the primetime 8pm slot than the man who leaves you in no doubt of his opinions, Piers Morgan (kicking off with that explosive interview with Trump!), and the former BGT judge, Sharon Osbourne, with her own show, The Talk. Here, the famous pals – who at the channel’s recent online launch revealed how loyal they remain to one another (Mrs O ended up leaving US show The Talk in 2021, after defending Piers’ comments on Good Morning Britain about not believing Meghan Markle) – tell us it’s time they speak their mind, and also get the country…

JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is the size right? Staggeringly, more than 80 per cent of British women are wearing the wrong bra size, according to information shared by sustainable underwear brand, Nudea. The main reason is not getting fitted often enough, with over 75 per cent last being fitted over three years ago. The design-led brand also claims the average woman wears four different bra sizes over her life – with weight loss/gain, pregnancy and menopause all contributing to changing sizes. Expert bra fitters will tell you, you don’t just have one size, you have up to three when it comes to finding a perfect fit. Nudea recommends getting fitted every six months. We want to know how often you get fitted and have you been wearing the right size? WHAT DO…

In a powerful new documentary, Julia Bradbury, best known for Countryfile, charts her battle with breast cancer – from diagnosis, through her single mastectomy and the removal of lymph glands, to how the disease has affected her and ‘far too many’ other women. Central to her story is Julia’s family (hubby Gerrald and three children, Zeph, 10, and twins Zena and Xanthe, seven), her parents – both cancer survivors – and her older sister, Gina. But the 51-year-old’s story also represents the one-in-seven of us who will get breast cancer at some point in our lives… Hi Julia, this documentary is different to previous ones… I wasn’t expecting to make a programme about myself like this: My cancer diagnosis was a shock. I started keeping a video diary, because I’ve always…

Reading the email, my heart rate quickened. Jane* enjoyed holidays in Italy and was looking for a kind man who was a dog lover. ‘Bingo!’ I cried. I knew just the chap! Moments like this made my decision to swap careers and become a matchmaker at the age of 40 worthwhile. After school, I’d studied psychology at university, inspired by my love of Agatha Christie novels and interest in true crime. I was fascinated by the dark impulses that motivated people. How could one human hurt another? Or even murder someone? In my final year at university, one of my tutors was also a probation officer. He talked about helping ex-prisoners change their behaviours to lead law-abiding lives and I was fascinated. So, after graduating, I enrolled on a two-year…

Losing weight is easier with a little help from your friends, according to research – a 2019 study of two million dieters showed that the most successful shared their fitness journey with a buddy, spurring each other on to successes. So, Ashley Sutton, Meghan Crumpler, Tina Arnold and Vannessa Cross – the four stars of Quest Red’s 1000-lb Best Friends – are on the right track. The show follows the fortunes of the childhood friends from Georgia, USA, as they support each other in their weight-loss struggles with help and advice. ‘Thank goodness for my girls – they are my cheerleaders,’ Meghan, 43, says. Ashley, now 36, had a gastric sleeve fitted seven years ago but the weight has crept back on and she’s now at her heaviest ever –…

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TOP TIP! New pots are a quick way to give your outside space a lift.…

1 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments: Couples C5 CATCH-UP NEW SERIES From tabloid-hitting break-ups such as Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s, to the UK’s own Katie Price and her high-profile breakups, this show counts down the bizarre behavior of celebrity couples. Expect weird hook-ups, extra-marital shenanigans – including the very public kissing session of Seann Walsh and his dance partner Katya on Strictly. 2 The Great British Sewing Bee BBC ONE, WEDNESDAY 8PM NEW SERIES Comedian Sara Pascoe takes over as host of the sewing contest in which 12 amateurs take part in three challenges, all judged by Savile Row tailor Patrick Grant and fashion designer Esme Young. They begin by making wool mini skirts with piped patch pockets, before transforming lockdown loungewear into tops suitable for a night out. For…

Princess Cruises is offering one lucky best reader the chance to win an amazing seven-night cruise for two people sailing from Southampton to Spain and France. The Enchanted Princess will take you and a guest across the Channel Islands to Guernsey, followed by a stop at La Rochelle in western France, after which you’ll stop at historic Spanish resorts Bilbao and La Coruña before sailing back to Southampton. Think of Princess like a well-travelled friend, telling you the best places to go, see and eat. You’ll sail in a balcony stateroom onboard the new stunning MedallionClass Enchanted Princess on 5 August 2022. Your cruise begins with your Medallion, a wearable device the size of a 10p piece. It offers the ultimate in effortless, personalised cruising and enables everything from touch-free…