Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-nov-16 i Woman's Own

Get practising those boos and hisses because it’s panto season… Oh yes it is! Among the many soap stars and TV favourites across the country getting ready for thigh slaps, twinkly wands and cheesy jokes will be Linda Robson. The Loose Women star will be joining Louie Spence and Bobby Davro in Cinderella at High Wycombe, Bucks. And starting this Friday in Canterbury will be TV’s Stephen Mulhern in Dick Whittington. There’s something about a pantomime that just says Christmas. After all, who can’t resist a gorgeous Prince Charming! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health tips.…

Strictly host Tess Daly has revealed she can’t help shedding a few tears out of sight from the viewers. The presenter was opening up about hosting this year’s Children In Need show when she admitted she has to watch the appeal films showing sick and needy youngsters ahead of the programme to stop herself crying on camera. ‘I watch the films the night before and have a little cry,’ she confessed. ‘It wouldn’t be professional to cry on TV. The pain these children experience is often so raw that it can be tough to watch, but ultimately it’s a positive message – we want to help make their lives as comfortable as possible.’ Tess hosted the live episode of Children In Need…

‘We have a big family lunch on Christmas Day and tend to go overboard!’ Back in 2004, Brendan Cole waltzed into our lives in the first series of Strictly Come Dancing – and he’s been a firm favourite ever since! He’s danced with stars including former BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky – the pair even shimmied off with the glitterball together – and most recently Anastacia, who he triumphed with through to week six. And he’s still dancing his socks off every week on the show with the professionals! We caught up with Brendan, 40 – dad to daughter Aurelia, who turns four on Christmas Day, and married to model Zoe – while on a team bus with his fellow Strictly pros…

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HOW IT WORKS 1 Six days a week you choose one calorie-controlled breakfast, lunch and dinner from the choices below, plus one small snack or treat from the list given. 2 In addition, you should drink half a pint (300ml) of skimmed milk every day. 3 You’re allowed one day a week off if you need it for any office parties or festive gatherings you have planned. Follow our guidelines for how to do this sensibly (see Your Day Off, below right) and you’ll still be on track for a weight loss of 1-2lb a week for four weeks. BREAKFASTS 1 slice wholemeal toast topped with a grilled tomato and 1 poached egg Breakfast shake made in blender from 200ml skimmed milk (extra to allowance), 1tbsp wheat bran, 100g fresh…

DREADING A FAMILY CHRISTMAS Every year since getting divorced I’ve gone back to my parents’ for Christmas. There, I’m faced with my sister and her views about how sad my life is. For three days, I get her life shoved in my face and told how great her kids are. Aside from asking why I’m not dating and why I live alone, she has nothing to say to me. She makes me feel pathetic and it always ends in a massive row. Last year I actually slapped her and had to be pulled away by my dad, which was upsetting for my parents. I want her to realise I have a great life and that she’s spoiling Christmas every year. What can I do? Kate, 37, Bristol You and your…

PILES ON THE POUNDS Starting with the office lunches and girlie gettogethers, and ending with that final New Year’s Eve blow-out, you can easily find yourself consuming an extra 500-700 calories a day for at least couple of weeks over Christmas, says Max Tomlinson, nutritionist and founder of gofigurediet.com. ‘My clients typically gain 2-3kg (up to 7lb) in this period – and don’t kid yourself that it will slip off by itself in the spring. Unless you take drastic action, that weight will still be there next October.’ MAKES YOU MOODY The mince pies and Milk Tray aren’t the only things that send your blood-sugar levels on a roller-coaster ride, making you want to laugh like a hyena one minute and cry like a baby the next. ‘Alcohol has a…

Tiramisu pavlova cake SERVES 10 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOK TIME 1 HOUR YOU WILL NEED • 6 medium egg whites • 300g caster sugar • 1tsp cornflour • 1tsp cream of tartar • 75g toasted chopped hazelnuts, plus 1tbsp to serve • 1tbsp cocoa, plus extra for dusting • 3tbsp Tia Maria or Kahlúa • 1tbsp instant coffee powder • 250g mascarpone • 200ml crème fraiche • 150ml double cream, whipped • Chocolate stars to decorate HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 140°C/Gas 1. Line three baking trays with baking paper, each with an 18cm circle marked underneath. In a large clean bowl, whisk the egg whites. Using an electric whisk, start on a slow speed to make a foam and big, stable bubbles, then increase…

We love… It’s not often I can say that I’m excited about a mop, but Vileda’s latest model offers something different for those of us who love a new cleaning gadget. The Turbo Easy Wring & Clean, £34, has a pedal-powered spinner that wrings out the machine-washable mop head, so it’s great for using on all floor types. It also has a pouring mouth that reduces splashing. Available from amazon.co.uk . THE BEST Christmas delivery services Make sure you get your gifts for family and friends under the tree on time this year and avoid those ‘sorry we missed you’ cards too! IF YOU’RE BUYING ONLINE TRY... AMAZON LOCKER THE PROS Instead of getting your parcel sent to your home or work address, you can…

M&S is missing a plus-size trick Following the news that M&S is closing some of its stores due to poor clothing sales, I think it should do a plus-size range. There’s definitely a market for it and the store is really missing out. Jan Prodrick, via Facebook No shame in breastfeeding Western society is the only one that believes breastfeeding is bad or distasteful after a certain age. I believe that to breastfeed your child up to the age of two is perfectly fine – and breast milk is still best for the baby. Erin Petkau, via Facebook Too hot to shop One thing that drives me mad at this time of year is the temperature inside shops. I dress accordingly for the season and wrap up warm, then when…

‘As an actor you always have itchy feet. It’s a lovely place to work but I won’t stay forever’ Samantha Giles is best known as Emmerdale’s man-mad Bernice White, who’s just ended her fourth marriage! Luckily, things are a lot rosier for happily married Samantha, 45, and Sean, a theatre production manager. The couple live in Liverpool with their two children, Eve, eight, and Olivia, four, and their two rescue cats, Bob and Maggie. Here, Sam talks to us about date nights, casting spells and her Christmas plans… Sam, you’ve had your fair share of raunchy scenes at Emmerdale – how do you feel about them? Oh God, I hate doing them! Especially when you’re not in your twenties any more you…

Tell us about Walliams & Friend … This show has no agenda – it’s just there to make you laugh. It’s rather old- fashioned in that way, like The Two Ronnies . Were you worried it might be too similar to Little Britain ? Yes. The big thing for me was to be different. We didn’t do historical sketches or spoofs on Little Britain . It had a strong idea of its own identity. I didn’t want Walliams & Friend to be like a spin-off of that. I wanted it to be very much its own thing. You have different guest stars each week. Did you enjoy that? Yes. I…

DVD Finding Dory Out 28 November Forgetful Dory suddenly remembers she has a mum and dad who may be looking for her in this heart-warming sequel to Finding Nemo. A magical tale about friendships and family. Not to be missed! BOOK Snowflakes In The Wind by Rita Bradshaw (£6.99, Pan Macmillan). Out now Abby’s had enough hardship to last a lifetime. But when the Second World War breaks out, she’s sent to Hong Kong to work as a nurse – then the Japanese invade and she’s taken prisoner. How will she survive? FILM Mum’s List Out 25 November Get the tissues at the ready! This is the true story of Singe and Kate, a couple from North Somerset whose lives were turned upside down…

Former CBBC presenter Angellica Bell is mostly found travelling the UK reporting on anything and everything for BBC’s The One Show . And now she can add extreme cyclist to her CV, having just filmed Channel 5’s latest reality cycling show Tour De Celeb . Despite never having sat on a bike before, Angellica, 40, managed to race in the 146km bike ride! We caught up with the star, married to TV presenter Michael Underwood and mum to Elijah, four, and Keziah, three, to find out more… If you had 24 hours to yourself, what would you spend it doing? With the cycling, having one at nursery and still coming in to The One Show , if I had 24 hours to…

‘I could turn back time…’ Sitting in the crowded bar, in our size eight short black dresses and killer heels, Jane and I were dressed to thrill. As we sipped our gin and tonics, I enjoyed the attention as a gorgeous man chatted me up. And I was flattered when he asked if Jane and I, with our long blonde hair and slim figures, were sisters. That’s because in fact Jane is my daughter – she’s 36 to my 57. I’ve gone to drastic lengths to look as good as I do. And there’s no better feeling than being mistaken for siblings. I’d always been a trim size six – even after having Jane in April 1980 followed by Peter in May 1986. I barely even worried that breastfeeding had…

3 fast fixes Make the latest wellbeing advice work for you CLEAN... YOUR HANDBAG It could be harbouring nasties including stomach-bug-causing salmonella and E.coli as well as cronobacter (the germ behind some blood and nervous system infections). There are calls for handbags to be banned from hospital wards where vulnerable patients are treated, as microbiologists found a third of us have never cleaned our arm candy! Now where did we put those antibacterial wipes? TRY... THE MOOD CARDS Launched this week just in time to help you beat festive stress are The Mood Cards , (£13.48, amazon.co.uk). This deck, created by psychotherapist Andrea Harm, is a new way to manage your emotional wellbeing. Each card has guided questions to help you work through problems and a positive affirmation. They’re based…

RICHARD ATTACKED Richard Madeley was involved in a shock attack in the middle of the street! The TV presenter spoke out about the confrontation, which happened just before Armistice Day this year, during the week he was filling in on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff. ‘I was accosted by a bloke,’ Richard said. ‘He blocked my way and poked me in the chest. ‘B****y hypocrite,’ he snarled. ‘F*****g fake. You wear your poppy on the telly but not in real life. It’s all show with w*****s like you, isn’t it?’’ Richard then opened his collar to reveal the poppy to the man before calling him a ‘self-righteous, judgemental prat’. Go Richard! LATEST! Here comes the bride Eek, it sounds like Lisa Snowdon has something very exciting to look forward to…

CALVIN HARRIS Big-time DJ Calvin has undergone a bit of a makeover since he first popped up on the scene. Now his gym-honed bod is the stuff of dreams... GERARD BUTLER Gorgeous Gerard has hit the heights of Hollywood but hasn’t lost that sexy Scottish accent. And how good does he look in a tux? P.S. we love you! EWAN MCGREGOR We didn’t think it was possible to fancy a Jedi until Highland hunk Ewan came along. Especially when the Star Wars actor is sporting his leathers! Phwoar… RICHARD MADDEN This ex- Game Of Thrones star is a real-life king of the north – he was born in Renfrewshire. And with that Scottish smoulder, we’re wondering how he’s still single… DAVID TENNANT…

DOROTH Y PERKINS Looking for an injection of fun? There are cool metallics, quirky prints and lashings of faux fur at this high street hotspot. TU AT SAINSBURY’S Best for Christmas style on a budget –fill your basket with these festive bargains on your next weekly shop! MONSOON For classic investment pieces, head to Monsoon – its elegant embellishment, rich velvet and beautiful brocade will see you celebrating in style.…

1 Elie Saab Eclat D’Or Le Parfum, £58, is a foodie fantasy with sweet orange top notes and a rose honey heart. It’s the woody patchouli base that really lingers, though. 2 With bewitching bergamot, white musk and vanilla, Thierry Mugler Angel Etoile Des Rêves Eau De Parfum For Night, £110, is an intense fragrance that’s made for the twilight hours. 3 Bold, confident and downright sexy, Sarah Jessica Parker Stash Eau De Parfum, £32, is a complex cocktail of sage, earthy vetiver and musk, with notes of pistachio and black pepper. 4 Daisy fans will coo over Marc Jacobs Daisy Shine Edition, £80. It’s the same sunny, floral fragrance in a limited edition gold bottle. 5 Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer Eau De Parfum, £40, will wrap you in the…

At just 19, my daughter Laura had her life mapped out. She was training to be a teacher for children with special needs and as part of her course she worked part-time at a school near our home in Stafford. Then, that same year, in December 2012, she and her boyfriend Lewis, then 19, got engaged. I was thrilled for them. They wanted to save up for a house so, in July 2013, Laura sacrificed a holiday to Lanzarote with me and her sister, Gemma, 18, to go caravanning in Wales. ‘It’ll be cheaper,’ she said. My husband David was staying at home and after Gemma and I had been in Lanzarote for 10 days, Laura texted to say she and Lewis were leaving for their week away. ‘Have fun…

1 Be aware of when you’re suffering from stress overload. If life’s stresses are piling up on your shoulders, you’re more likely to explode. Start to say no more often. 2 Know your trigger points. We all have things that make us lose it, whether that’s tiredness, hunger, or something else, work out what it is and stop it from happening. 3 Come up with solutions. Does your child’s messy room drive you crazy? Close the door. Is your partner late for dinner every day? Have meals later in the evening. 4 Catch yourself. We all know when we’re losing our temper – the key is to consciously tell yourself to stop and take a time out. 5 Count to 10. Making yourself slow down and breathe really does stop…

‘We were both so scared’ ‘He never stops smiling’ My husband Mido pulled me close to him by the twinkling tree. As my mum Sue snapped away with her camera phone, we both pointed at my bump and beamed. It was Christmas Day 2015 and, after a year of marriage, Mido and I were thrilled to be expecting our first baby together. I was already mum to eight, and he was so excited. He was wearing the gift I’d given him that morning – a T-shirt saying ‘Big Brother’. Tailspin It matched one we had bought our baby a week earlier saying ‘Little Brother’. I’d got it after my scan when we’d found out we were having a boy. We’d even chosen the name – Faris, ‘Knight’ in Arabic. After…

‘Once a day wasn’t enough’ ‘In bed, I’d forget my worries’ ‘My desire began to diminish’ As I packed my case and walked out of our home, I couldn’t hold back my tears. After eight and a half years together, my partner and I were splitting up. But it wasn’t an affair or money troubles that had torn us apart. The truth is, I had a sex addiction. Now, I know what you’re wondering: is being a sex addict even a real thing? You’ve probably laughed at the headlines about celebrities with sex addiction. Surely they’re just making excuses for their wild behaviour? Confidence boost Well, I’ve heard it all before, and I’m here to tell you how wrong you are. Because being a sex addict can cause very real…

I’ve been a member of Woman’s Own Bingo for about six years now and I really love the site. It’s my way to sit and relax on an evening after a busy time at work or during the day or at weekends. It’s not just me who’s a fan – my housemate Shaun also plays on there too. Sometimes along with all the other members in the chat room, we’ve even chatted to each other there!’ The great thing about Woman's Own Bingo is the huge choice of games. Most of the time I play the slot games, which are great fun and really entertaining. My favourites are Cleopatra and Double Bubble. But in July this year, I logged on and for a change I thought…

Bruno Tonioli SAGITTARIUS (25 NOVEMBER) The Strictly judge is under a serious romantic influence all through 2017 that either brings connection or discord. The first crunch point arrives in late January so watch out for what happens! Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr ‘Give me a break!’ you cry. You may not have had the easiest few weeks, but as this one proceeds something good starts happening. You’re headed for a bumper stroke of good fortune. And if you’re a single, a friend could serve up a hot prospect. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May As Venus approaches Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, it’s like you’ve hopped on the ghost train and you’re waiting for something to pop out and scare you. Pluto’s…

Princess Diana (above) looks stunning. Gone too soon but her boys will carry her legacy. She would have been very proud of them and her grandchildren. Suzy Q Buck I’ve heard about these calm-down glitter jars for mums to give their children if they have a tantrum. Just hug them and talk to them. Put a little effort in. Norma Moore Fewer peaks in a Toblerone? Now what will I treat myself to at Christmas? Jeni Fairweather…

RAT ATTACK! Loose Woman Lisa Riley has confessed she’s been offered a spot on I’m A Celebrity... a staggering seven times, but has turned it down because she hates rodents! ‘They’ve actually offered me the jungle for the past seven years,’ Lisa, 40, admitted. ‘This year they kept coming back and I was like, ‘Oh, I don’t know.’ For me, spiders and eating the stuff would be fine. But mice and rats I could never deal with. I’ve got a thing about them. My cat brings mice in and I am literally neurotic.’ CAREER BLUNDER It’s hard to imagine a time when Simon Cowell wasn’t on our screens, but the X Factor judge has admitted to his secret past – selling houses! ‘I was an estate…

You’re treading the boards this Yuletide! I’m playing the Wicked Queen in Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. I’ll have one day off at Christmas. I have rather a lot going on at the moment. I am learning multiple scripts. I can’t complain, though. I love being busy. Busy being a queen next year, too… Yes! I’m playing the Queen of Hearts in Wonderland . We open in Edinburgh in January before touring the country. There’s something cathartic about shouting, ‘Off with their heads!’ Baddies are the best ones to play. Cilla Battersby wasn’t all bad – and now Toyah’s coming back I know! Cilla was never killed off so the door is still open for me, too. For the moment, though, I’m happy…