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Why Does Everyone Love Spring Watch?
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Why Does Everyone Love Spring Watch?

Springwatch co-presenter Michaela Strachan reckons there’s a very good reason why millions of us snuggle up to wildlife and nature shows

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5 mins  |
June 2019
There Ain't Nothing Like A Dame… Twiggy
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There Ain't Nothing Like A Dame… Twiggy

Dame Twiggy Lawson tells Jack White about becoming a Dame, her imminent 70th birthday and the time she met Fred Astaire…

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6 mins  |
June 2019
Motherhood Was Not My Speciality!
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Motherhood Was Not My Speciality!

Ruby Wax on being a working mum, synthetic onesies and passing on the comedy gene…

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2 mins  |
June 2019
I'm Still In The Acting Game, So I Must Be A Success!
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I'm Still In The Acting Game, So I Must Be A Success!

Actress Lesley Nicol, 65, shares her passions and memories. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband Da’aboth Te’He’ling.

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5 mins  |
August 2019
I Finally Feel Brave Again
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I Finally Feel Brave Again

Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean talks to Robyn Morris about how she beat the menopause and why she can’t wait to be 50.

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6 mins  |
August 2019
Set Yourself Free
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Set Yourself Free

When you liberate yourself from the ties that bind you, you'll never look back.

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4 mins  |
August 2019
My Main Ambition Is To Get My Raised Beds Planted!
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My Main Ambition Is To Get My Raised Beds Planted!

Dame Julie Walters talks to Robyn Morris about why it takes “something special” for her to leave her country home for work nowadays…

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April 2019
The Way I Am 'Strictly Was Out Of My Comfort Zone'
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The Way I Am 'Strictly Was Out Of My Comfort Zone'

James Martin, 46, talks about buying dogs on impulse, romantic fish and chips on Whitby seafront and playing lead guitar

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4 mins  |
April 2019
Allison Pearson - Mistress Of Minimalism (Not!)
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Allison Pearson - Mistress Of Minimalism (Not!)

OUR BRILLIANT COLUMNIST FINDS MEANING AMONG THE CLUTTER

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April 2019
Thank You, Mum
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Thank You, Mum

Two writers explain why they’re so thankful for the resilience and courage of their mothers…

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5 mins  |
April 2019
Elevate Your Energy (No Caffeine Required!)
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Elevate Your Energy (No Caffeine Required!)

Dial up your va-va-voom this winter with our expert tips

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4 mins  |
January 2019
What Kate Did...
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What Kate Did...

Kate Silverton, 48, talks to Hayley Minn about Strictly Come Dancing and falling pregnant to two children naturally in her forties, despite she and her husband being told they’d never be able to have a family

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7 mins  |
January 2019
I Gatecrashed My Daughter's Gap Year
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I Gatecrashed My Daughter's Gap Year

A backpacker trip to Central America was what Alison van der Lande needed to recover from a serious illness – and get her mojo back.

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July 2019
How Forest Bathing Healed My Heart
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How Forest Bathing Healed My Heart

Losing her son shattered Kerry Parnell’s life. But the embrace of trees and green spaces slowly helped her to rediscover joy…

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July 2019
Being In The Garden Is Good For My Head
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Being In The Garden Is Good For My Head

Radio 2’s Jo Whiley talks to Jack White about gardening, Glastonbury and the plus side of getting older.

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July 2019
Women Need To Focus On Themselves, We Do So Much For Everybody Else!
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Women Need To Focus On Themselves, We Do So Much For Everybody Else!

Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks to Robyn Morris about the secret to a happy marriage, saying what she really thinks and climbing Kilimanjaro…

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7 mins  |
July 2019
Why Women Love Their Cars
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Why Women Love Their Cars

For Victoria Coren Mitchell, no romance could rival the thrill of being behind the wheel of her very first car…

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3 mins  |
July 2019
Gardening Is My Therapy
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Gardening Is My Therapy

Sophie Raworth talks to Nathalie Whittle aboutconquering nerves, breaking the glass ceiling – and what you don’t see happen at Chelsea…

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9 mins  |
June 2017
Woman & Home  “Inspired Me to Change My Life”
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Woman & Home “Inspired Me to Change My Life”

Mandy Marshall, 56, sold her family home in Manchester to start a new life in Cumbria. She now rents Castle Cottage, Beatrix Potter’s former marital home, and runs her own bag business

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June 2017
Are You the Driving Force in Your Marriage?
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Are You the Driving Force in Your Marriage?

Louise Atkinson, married to Jonathan for 22 years, explains what happened to their relationship when a new book inspired her to secretly change her behaviour

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June 2017
Fashion Isn't Frivolous It's About Confidence
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Fashion Isn't Frivolous It's About Confidence

From teaching and tailoring to campaigning for equality and advising the Government, Maggie Semple tells Victoria Young what drives her.

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5 mins  |
May 2017
Autism Has Never Held Me Back
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Autism Has Never Held Me Back

Laura James had always felt different but nobody – including doctors – could work out why. It wasn’t until her mid-forties that she was finally diagnosed with autism.

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May 2017
I Feel Fearless Now
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I Feel Fearless Now

Nadiya Hussain talks to Nathalie Whittle about anxiety, the realities of an arranged marriage, and her new TV foodie adventure

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August 2017
Karren Brady
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Karren Brady

Our Brilliant Columnist Writes Exclusively for W&h Each Month

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August 2017
My Son Jules Is The Garlic In Life's Salad
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My Son Jules Is The Garlic In Life's Salad

Author Kathy Lette tells Victoria Young about navigating her autistic son’s young adulthood – and the novel that was inspired by his love life

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August 2017
10 Minutes To Toned Legs
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10 Minutes To Toned Legs

This super-simple workout by YouTube fitness expert Lucy Wyndham-Read can even be done in front of the TV!

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3 mins  |
August 2017
Mini Ways To Max Your Wellbeing!
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Mini Ways To Max Your Wellbeing!

Experts reveal the everyday health must-dos that they do to keep their wellbeing humming – so we’re sure they’ll help you too

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6 mins  |
August 2017
I'm Learning to Be Braver
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I'm Learning to Be Braver

Nicola Walker talks to Nathalie Whittle about enjoying success in her 40s, on- and off-screen romance, and being TV’s hottest detective

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10 mins  |
March 2017
7 Tips To Sort Out Your Life And Get Back An Hour A Day
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7 Tips To Sort Out Your Life And Get Back An Hour A Day

Don’t let admin turn into “mad-min”! Clever streamlining will give you back precious me time, our experts tell Christabel Smith

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4 mins  |
April 2019
Shake Up Your Make-Up
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Shake Up Your Make-Up

Are you stuck in a beauty rut? Charley Williams- Howitt shows you how to refresh your look

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5 mins  |
March 2019