Inhoudsopgave van 05-2021 - Best

Getting by with a little help from FRIENDS We’ve turned to the telly to while away some of the long days amid Coronavirus – and the old ones really are the best! Research by BroadbandDeals.com has revealed that classic sitcom Friends is the show that fans love to re-watch the most, with almost two-thirds of people having seen the series more than once. It also ranked 21st on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Shows Of All Time list. This was closely followed by Peep Show, The Office (US) and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. What shows or films can you happily get lost in again and again? Let us know! WHAT DO YOU THINK? Tell us at facebook.com/bestmagazine Bath time! Cleopatra has nothing on the fancy ways to glam up a bath these days.…

Social media can be a revealing place - and Saira Khan’s activity has certainly got tongues wagging. Following the presenter’s shock departure from Loose Women, it appears she may have blocked three of her daytime telly colleagues on Instagram – Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Kaye Adams. Whoever made the first move – what we know for certain is, the three stars no longer follow Saira. Admitting during a podcast chat that she only ‘tolerated’ some co-stars, outspoken Saira, 50, left Loose Women saying it was time to reflect on life and re-evaluate her priorities. Talking to Scott McGlynn on the Celebrity Skin Talk podcast, the former Apprentice runner-up said tellingly, ‘You make friends with some people, you tolerate some people, and some people you are just there to do…

HUG IN A MUG! Nothing beats a steaming cup of hot chocolate after a wintery walk! For a quick and indulgent way to whip up one at home, simply pour Shaken Udder Chocolush, £1.45, which is normally served chilled, into a mug and pop into a microwave for a minute. Top with cream, sprinkles or marshmallows for a delicious and hassle-free treat. GIVE IT A WHIRL Reducing sugar is always an exceedingly good idea, which is why Mr Kipling has given the classic Viennese Whirls a little makeover. The new variety contains 30 per cent less sweet stuff, while still retaining the same yummy taste. Pick up a box for £1.89 to enjoy with a mid-afternoon cuppa! NICE AS PIE Cutting back on meat has never been easier with so…

1 Marcella TUESDAY, 9PM, ITV, NEW SERIES Return of the brilliant crime drama, starring Anna Friel. Marcella is now based in Belfast, working as an undercover detective. She has taken on a whole new identity, Keira, and has infiltrated the infamous Maguire crime family. But as she investigates their activities, questions come to the fore about how much she’s embraced the Keira personality and left Marcella behind. Amanda Burton and Hugo Speer join the cast this series, so don’t miss it! 2 A Perfect Planet SUNDAY, 8PM, BBC ONE This stunning five-part series has its big finale this week, showing how the forces of nature drive, shape and support Earth’s great diversity of wildlife. The first few episodes explored the power of volcanoes, sunlight, weather and oceans and the last…

1 MONKEYING AROUND It’s been hard to keep a routine in lockdown and the kids and grandchildren have been finding inventive ways to burn off their excess energy. Thankfully, they haven’t yet resorted to the likes of this cheeky pair at Yorkshire Wildlife Park! The snap by Bob Kerr was shared online and the caption read: ‘Homeschool they said. It’ll be fun they said…’ 2 Who wowed the crowd? These ladies have star style – quite literally – thanks to their fab frocks. Kylie Minogue, 52, dazzled in a thigh-split dress from Naeem Khan on CNN, while Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse, 39, wore a one-shoulder wonder. For daytime chic, we loved this multi-coloured print modelled by 47-year-old Kate Thornton, recently. Star-struck! These gorgeous girls are shining bright in their dazzling…

‘I’m sure it isn’t just me who feels like the longer this virus/lockdown stuff goes on, the harder it is to get dressed in the mornings, especially if you don’t actually have to “go out” to work, like me, at the moment. I wake up every morning thinking, “Today I will go for a long brisk walk, then come back and put my best smart clothes on and some shoes, because it will make me feel better”. But will it? Does it? I’m not so sure any more, so I don’t. Instead, I grab the cosiest, snuggliest, scruffiest, casual stuff that is raggy, tatty, stained, unflattering and frankly, quite gross. The same ones, every day. I have literally turned into Waynetta Slob but without the fags and kids. This kind…

Long for salon-worthy locks at home? eSalon, the first and only custom hair colour company, offers made-to-order custom hair colour shipped to your door with everything you need to colour at home, including personalised instructions and access to a licensed colourist. All you have to do is create a colour profile online by filling out an easy questionnaire about hair colour history, hair colour goals, grey percentage, hair length, etc. From there, eSalon’s colourists craft their unique formula. Clients can always adjust their custom formula, down to a ¼ of a shade difference by contacting their colourist via email or phone. eSalon also offers how-to application videos and tutorials online for additional help at home. Since their launch in 2010, eSalon has created over 246,000 unique colour combinations and shipped…

The 27th January 2021 marks 76 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Of the 1.3 million people sent to the extermination camps, 1.1 million innocent victims lost their lives. Those not gassed died of exhaustion, starvation, disease, medical experimentation and other brutal acts. Block 10 at Auschwitz was where the Nazis’ human experimentation took place. The most infamous doctor – who worked in Auschwitz from 30 May 1943 – was Josef Mengele, or the ‘Angel of Death’. He was interested in researching identical twins, dwarfs, and those with hereditary disease. The Ovitz family were taken to Auschwitz in 1944 because they were Jewish. There were 12 family members in total – five average-height and seven dwarfs. They were attractive and musically gifted. They had been performing as the…

WINTER-PROOF YOUR PETS It’s not just us humans who feel the chill. Find out from the experts at Blue Cross how to keep rabbits and guinea pigs warm over the cold months ahead ★ Keeping hutches warm in Winter is vital. Hutches should be positioned so that wind, rain, snow or sleet can’t blow in. If the weather’s particularly bad, move the hutch into an unused garage or shed, if possible. For guinea pigs, it’s better to keep them inside in Winter. ★ If your pet needs to stay outside in their hutch, help keep them snug by adding extra bedding and covering the front with an old blanket. ★ Check their water bottle regularly, because the little ball freezes easily. Press the ball every few hours to keep it…

EASTENDERS Chelsea (above) visits Pastor Lawrence – she needs to know where Lucas is. Later, as she watches the pastor helping the homeless, she spots a destitute Lucas holding his worldly possessions. Back in the square, Chelsea tries to persuade Denise to let Lucas live with her. As they argue, Chelsea gives Denise an ultimatum – if she doesn’t want anything to do with Lucas, then Chelsea will have nothing to do with her. EMMERDALE In the village, Charles and a passing Manpreet catch a glimpse of each other and are both clearly thrown by the encounter. Up at The Hide, Manpreet (above) ‘casually’ asks Rishi about Charles, her panic rising as she hears he’s the new vicar, lodging with Rhona. Distressed and wanting Rishi out of the way while…

While many industries are making giant leaps into becoming more eco-friendly and sustainable, we as consumers have a responsibility, too. These simple swaps will make a more positive impact on the environment long-term. Fake it yourself Saving waste Of all the kitchen produce, herbs are up there as foodstuffs that wilt before we’ve had a chance to use them. So consider keeping some aside for beauty as well as food. Mint, in particular, is anti-inflammatory and can calm your complexion. Take a couple of leaves, a few slices of cucumber and 1tsp honey and blend to a smooth paste. Add 1tbsp oats, mix and apply to your face for a gentle exfoliator. Finally, to eradicate the chance of throwing away precious beauty product, invest in an AromaActive Tube Winding Key,…

‘Morning,’ Melissa sang as she waltzed into the kitchen beaming. ‘What’s for breakfast?’ I’ve raised five teenagers and, at 15, she’s the only one I haven’t had to drag out of bed in the morning – she’s mine and my husband Kully’s little ray of sunshine. I kiss her forehead and hand her a bowl of cereal. It’s crazy to think that just five years ago, I hadn’t even met her and her sisters, Maria and Monica. When I’d met Kully, now 44, in October 2011, I was a GP’s receptionist, and he was a pharmacist. We’d hit it off straight away. He didn’t want children and my two girls, Tasha, now 31, and Becki, 27, were teenagers, so we enjoyed our life in Redditch, Worcestershire, going out with friends…

The hilarious Claudia Winkleman, 49, reveals an added ingredient of 10 celebrities to the usual mix of Dame Mary Berry, Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett and fruit and veg expert Chris Bavin – as the trio return to judge Celebrity Best Home Cook in this new, eight-part series. Here, Strictly co-host Claudia talks spray tans, social distancing and feeling slightly strange! Hi Claudia! What big differences will viewers notice this series? Well, where do I start? We’re socially distanced, so dance around each other with two metres between us. I love Mary and we used to spend most of the time holding hands and being really physically close together, so it felt slightly strange at first. However, we got used to it straight away and kept far enough away from each other.…

1 MORTGAGE PAYMENT HOLIDAYS A mortgage payment holiday means you can temporarily stop making monthly mortgage payments. These were initially introduced for a three-month period, and at its peak nearly two million of us applied for one, according to UK Finance. At the end of 2020 around 127,000 customers remained on mortgage holidays. If you’ve got one in place, you can ask for a three-month extension. If you haven’t applied for one, you can apply for a mortgage holiday of six months. Apply online before the deadline of 31 March. All payment holidays must end by 31 July. If you’ve already had a payment holiday, you can now request it to be extended to six months without it affecting your credit file. You’ll need to make up the ‘missed’ payments…

CHILDREN’S SWIMMING POOL The stream at National Trust property Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy, Wales, makes a picturesque place for children to take the plunge in the movie. Tucked away in the foothills of Snowdonia, Bodnant is famed for its laburnum arch, camellias, magnolias, and rhododendrons. See nationaltrust.org.uk SUNKEN TEMPLE The ruins of Fountains Abbey, around three miles from Ripon in North Yorkshire, are transformed into a mysterious sunken temple complete with vine-covered walls. The location was also used in the 1993 film adaptation of The Secret Garden. Visit nationaltrust.org.uk SECRET GARDEN The Secret Garden, aka Helmsley Walled Garden in North Yorkshire, is in reality a beautiful and tranquil five-acre garden located beside the ruins of Helmsley Castle. Dating back to 1758, it boasts assorted borders and a stunning clematis garden…