Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Aug-2017 i Woman's Own

Strictly Come Dancing’s Mr Nasty, Craig Revel Horwood, is about to take on the nastiest role in town – Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie. He’ll be replacing Miranda Hart, who’ll be leaving the West End show in September. Craig, 52, played the character in 2015 when the show was on a UK tour. ‘I am so pleased to be returning to the West End,’ he said. ‘Miss Hannigan is evil, sassy and fab-u-lous. It will be a real challenge for me not to take her man-hungry, wicked ways to the Strictly judging panel each Saturday night – though I am sure my fellow judges will keep me in check!’ Craig takes over on 18 September…

‘I got the help that I didn’t realise I needed’ Loose lady Andrea McLean broke down in tears live on air as she opened up about a scary and difficult emotional battle. The TV star then revealed that she’d been in such a bad place at the time, a close friend – shocked by her out-of-character behaviour – had begged her to get help. But as the former weather presenter remembered the difficult time, she suddenly broke down in tears. Her emotional outburst happened as she talked openly about her battle with postnatal depression. ‘When you come to work you put your best face on, and you present your best possible self, whereas you kind of keep hidden something that might be bothering you,’ she said. Trying to stay strong…

It’s been a fab summer for you and Eamonn Holmes on This Morning! I still love this job after 16 years. People see us and know it’s summer – the show has a good feel about it. It’s like you’re everyone’s best friend on that show. I think it’s because viewers see me with no make-up and know I need help to look good on the red carpet – they believe me when I talk about my muffin top hanging over my jeans! You’ve designed frocks for QVC… I never dreamt of being a designer but after I turned 40, I began wondering what I could wear that weren’t just elasticated trousers. I see some things and think, ‘What woman my age would wear this, with a gaping armpit? You…

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Joanne Luxford runs a property company. She lives with her husband, Andy, in Brentwood, Essex. They have four children – Gemma, 30, Jamie, 28, Brandon, 21, and Charlie 19. Take care of your skin I’m a stickler for my daily skin routine. In the morning I wash my face, apply toner and a day cream – I use an exfoliator weekly, too. At night, I remove my make-up and apply serum and a rich night cream before bed. I rate Clarins Daily Energizer Cream, £21, and Double Serum, £56. Start the day right Hot water and lemon is good for the digestive system and sets me up for the day. I follow this with cereal. I have a cold shower to wake me up – it makes everything feel toned.…

Q Every year we go on holiday with my husband’s brother and his family to Spain, and I hate it. It’s two weeks of my sister-in-law and me cooking, cleaning and doing everything, while our husbands sit around drinking all day and night. Last year I told my husband enough was enough and I didn’t want to go any more, but he can’t see the problem. He says he loves the holidays and so do the kids, and thinks I’m spoiling it. Liz, 45, Suffolk A I bet if you talk to your sister-in-law you’ll find you’re not the only one who’s unhappy. Your husband seems to think a family holiday is time for him to relax, kick back and do nothing while you become chief entertainment officer, housekeeper and…

‘I felt my heart might burst with pride’ Dear Teresa, I’ll never forget the day you arrived home from hospital, a sweet, little baby with blonde curls. You were the youngest of three siblings – Kathy, the oldest, me in the middle, and you. I was aged just two, and watching Mum cradle you, you looked perfect. I remember feeling so proud. Growing up, you were always the one everyone knew and loved. You had it all – you were pretty, popular and wickedly mischievous. One day at school – when the teachers weren’t looking – you launched a lump of grey, disgusting mashed potato at the dining-room ceiling. We could barely stifle our laughter as you then triumphantly presented your clean plate to the dinner ladies and were let…

While over a third of women manage to conceive using IVF, only a quarter have live births How would you feel if your dreams of being able to conceive were based on a misconception? It’s hard to fathom the emotional cost – on top of any financial investment – but according to a shocking study, many UK fertility clinics are misleading patients by measuring their advertised ‘success rates’ using the number of pregnancies they achieve, rather than how many actually result in a live birth. So what does happen if fertility dreams don’t come true? ‘I almost considered suicide’ ‘IVF killed my marriage’ Samantha Walsh, 41, works in retail management and lives with her partner Andy, 35, in Sevenoaks, Kent. When we began IVF in October 2009, my then husband…

Right royal retirement So Prince Philip has officially retired after 65 years of service. Here’s to a job well done and hope he gets to enjoy his retirement. Sir, you deserve this time for yourself. But we will miss the gaffes! Sue Emmerson Purrfect pals I saw an interview with James Bowen, the man in A Street Cat Named Bob. I then watched the film and what a lovely story it is. It really made me cry! How amazing that his love for an animal changed James’ life around – what an incredible bond. Sam Brooks Good morning! I loved watching Eamonn Holmes on Good Morning Britain. He’s been sitting in for Piers Morgan and he’s such a great interviewer but still manages to have fun, too. Perfect tonic for…

After being stabbed in an attack at the Bistro, Chesney Brown’s anxiety reaches breaking point this week and he could put others in danger. Here actor Sam Aston, 24, tells us more… Why does Chesney find it hard to talk to his friends and family about his panic attacks? A lot of guys are quite secretive about health issues and emotions, but he’s really embarrassed, too. How does his girlfriend Sinead and sister Fiz find out his secret? They know something isn’t right because he keeps making excuses, like he asks Sinead to go and get Hope and Ruby [Chesney’s nieces] for him. Together the people that know him best, know something is up. But it all gets too much and he leaves the children on the bus… He has…

1 Casualty Saturdays, BBC1 The long-running series returns with a very special double-bill episode. David, Dylan, Louise and Alicia head to the French coast to visit a refugee camp. But when disaster strikes, who will handle the pressure? 2 Dragons’ Den Sundays, BBC2 It’s back and there’s two new dragons. Vitabiotics CEO Tej Lalvani and founder of YourCash Europe Jenny Campbell will join Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Touker Suleyman in this the fifteenth series. 3 Streetmate Weekdays, Channel 4 Scarlett Moffatt is bringing back the cult classic originally hosted by Davina McCall and then Holly Willoughby. Shy and retiring singletons from across the UK will get help from Scarlett as she scours the streets to find them a date. 4 Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm…

It’s easy to see that Simon Cowell is smitten with his mini-me three-year-old, Eric. And now the X Factor judge has revealed he would be up for having another one with girlfriend Lauren Silverman. When asked if he would have another baby, Simon explained, ‘Look I wouldn’t say no, but I had no idea [with Eric], it wasn’t planned. If I’d have sat here four years ago and said, ‘I’m going to be a dad,’ it would have been like, ‘Yeah right.’ And even if I’d have said yes, I would have said at the time, ‘I’m not sure I’ll be a great dad because I don’t know what to do.’ But it’s clear that Simon, 57, who was once the ultimate bachelor, is in a very happy place now…

She may have been deeply upset on Loose Women, but now Andrea has a new reason to smile – she’s engaged! She broke the news on her Twitter page, posting a picture with her new fiancé, investment broker Nick Feeney, and flashing her beautiful diamond ring. The presenter wrote, ‘Something happened... #engaged #heputaringonit #beyondhappy #excited #loveisintheair.’ The couple met three years ago after they were set up on a blind date, arranged by Donna. Such great news, congratulations to you both!…

‘I was screaming in pain and terror’ Pulling into the Sainsbury’s car park, I ran through my errands in my head. First, I had my job search appointment and then I had to pop to the shops to get a present for my son, Adam’s, 33rd birthday. It was 10.30am on 20 May 2016, and I’d decided to park up at the shop and catch the bus into town. I’d just got out of the car when suddenly a high-pitched scream pierced the air. ‘There’s a man with a knife!’ someone yelled. I didn’t even have time to turn around to see who was shouting. I saw a skinny, scruffy man standing inches from me clutching a four-inch dagger. Rigid with fear, my heart thundering in my chest, I froze…

Fashion Ed’s tip A nude shoe is a fail-safe choice with lace Penny Lancaster, 46 White lace + bronzed skin = a winning look. We’re not so sure about those floral espadrilles, though! Emma Willis, 41 A shorter slip shows off a hint of leg while still preserving Emma’s modesty. Nicole Kidman, 50 Ballet-slipper pink could wash out a fair complexion, but Nicole toughens it up with a studded belt and pointy stilettos. Christina Hendricks, 42 This navy dress, with its peekaboo hem, sits perfectly against Christina’s alabaster skin tone. Duchess of Cambridge, 35 The high neckline and long but see-through sleeves add cool points to this Alexander McQueen number. Katherine Jenkins, 37 Make that hemline a few inches longer and this white lacy number has wedding dress written all…

My make-up is melting! Don’t allow your face to go the way of your Mr Whippy in the heat! A long-lasting, summer-proof face begins with the prep. Always use a primer, such as B. Protected Anti-Pollution Shielding Primer SPF30, £12.99, Superdrug, and apply any subsequent make-up in light layers – heavy foundation is more likely to slide off. QUICK FIX A bit of smudgy eye make-up can actually be alluring – Kate Moss, we’re looking at you! But mottled foundation is no one’s friend. Instead of starting over, use a dampened Beautyblender Classic Sponge, £16, to soften sweat lines then apply a tinted moisturiser or BB cream on top. Mop up any mascara specks and smears with Mascara Correction Buds, £3, M&S. Each cotton bud is filled with eye make-up…

3 ways to get better sleep in the heat 1 Get the bed ready Cotton sheets, rather than man-made fibres, help air to circulate, preventing night sweats. Or try chilling your bed linen in plastic bags in the freezer for 10 minutes to combat the heat. 2 Keep cool Studies show the ideal sleeping temperature is 15-19°C. ‘An hour before you go to bed, open all the windows to get a through breeze, but leave them only ajar, rather than wide open, as cold air could cause tense muscles and stiffness,’ explains sleep expert Cassandra Barns. 3 Fanit ‘An electric fan will move the air around your body, helping sweat evaporate,’ says Cassandra. ‘But don’t place the fan too close to you, as this can exacerbate allergies. Rig…

Pancetta and pea pasta Serves 2 You will need 125g macaroni 90g frozen peas 70g diced pancetta or chopped bacon 120ml reduced fat crème fraîche l ½ tsp mustard, or a pinch of mustard powder 60g mature cheddar, grated Salt and ground black pepper How to do it 1 Add the macaroni to a pan of boiling, salted water and cook for 10 mins, adding the peas for the last couple of mins of cooking time. 2 Meanwhile, dry-fry the pancetta or bacon for about 5 mins or until crispy. 3 Drain the macaroni with the peas, return it to the pan and stir in the crème fraîche, mustard, pancetta or bacon, grated cheese and seasoning. Warm through for a minute. Serve with a green salad, and chutney if you…

Answer the questions 1 If you feel hurt or upset, does it make you want to turn to food? A Not so much B I sometimes respond this way C Yes, often 2 Do you eat when you are bored or lonely? A Only if I’m also hungry B Yes, if there’s food lying around C Yes, it’s a big eating trigger 3 Do you want to carry on picking at food after your meal? A Yes, I’ve always got room for more! B Sometimes I find it hard to resist C It depends on what kind of day I’ve had 4 When you start eating, do you find it difficult to stop? A Regularly B Sometimes C Only if I’m comfort eating 5 How easy do you find it…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you’re not a parent or grandparent already, Monday’s Eclipse ushers in a whole new era to do with children. Or it could be a personal project you give birth to. Either way – exciting times. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Thinking of moving? Ask yourself again after Monday’s Eclipse brings new developments. If not a move, there are family changes. It’s a great time to make big breakthroughs there. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun If you suffer from anxiety, it could be ramping up after Monday, but it’s a brilliant time to get help to be more calm. And if you don’t, how you proceed with facts that have come to light is a big focus. Cancer 21 Jun – 22…

3am That’s when my first alarm clock goes off. I have four alarms, one that wakes me with light, two on my phone and the last resort is in my hallway. It’s a shock to the system every time, I never get used to waking up so early. 3.15am I get up, make a cup of tea, jump in the shower and then I’m out the door at 3.30am. Luckily I get my hair and make-up done at work. There has been a joke that I go to work in my PJs but it’s actually a jumpsuit! 6am I drive to work and get to the studios at 4am. I have a meeting with my Sunrise team, then at 5am I’m in make-up. I always have to have a skinny…

On her pop past 'I released a dance track in 1998!’ Natalie Robb has been entertaining us for eight years as Emmerdale farmer Moira Barton,and it doesn’t sound like that’s going to change any time soon! The feisty character will live up to her nick name Mucky Moira when she steals a kiss with badboyex Cain Dingle.We caught up with Natalie,42,to chat dating,party tricks and more Hi Natalie! So Moira locking lips with Cain again... She’s really lonely. Not many of her family are around and she’s basically just getting up, working and then going to sleep. She has a hiccup with the kitchen waste disposal unit and gets her hair stuck. And guess who walks in? He frees her and they chat for a bit and then Moira makes…

‘We’ll never forget her’ To mark 20 years since the death of Princess Diana, Natasha Kaplinsky, 44, hosts a new Radio 5 live series. Along with royal photographer Kent Gavin, biographer Sarah Bradford and wedding dress designer Elizabeth Emanuel, she’ll look at some of the most iconic images of the princess. ‘Diana has left such a mark on our country, we’ll never forget her,’ Natasha said. Here she gives us her thoughts on the photos… Images Of Diana BBC Radio 5 live, Sundays, 11am, from 13 August. Episode one is available on iPlayer now. 1980 Unknown nanny ‘She was Lady Diana Spencer, but nobody knew who she was at this point, she was this mystery girl. The photographers have said they were so charmed by her at the beginning, how…

I was at the bus stop on the way to the gym when I suddenly heard a terrible scream coming from the car park. I looked over and saw a woman on the ground being hit by a tall man. At the time I didn’t know she was being stabbed as I didn’t see the knife. Shocked, I started dialling 999, but the man saw and charged straight at me. I tried running away , but I felt two hard thumps on my chest. It was only when I felt my back go wet with blood, that I realised I’d been stabbed twice. I was very lucky – the blade had very narrowly missed my kidney . But, though my physical injuries healed, I was left so anxious, worrying how…

Long summer afternoons are just made for crowd-pleasing bakes. Let your imagination run riot and conjure up this chocolate pouring cake – it’ll cause a showstopping sensation! Whether you’re a keen baker or just starting out, Hobbycraft has everything you’ll need to achieve success. From tins, trays and moulds to delicious cake and bun mixes, food flavourings, decorations and stunning presentation boxes, the range is really impressive. So… on your marks, get set, bake! Your guests won’t believe their eyes when they see this amazing cake design Up your baking game Out of this world Galaxy Doughnuts, made in a Wilton Doughnut Pan, £8 (below) Create a rainbow Nine Inch Layer Cake Pan Set, £10 Height of perfection Easy Layers Scallop Pan Set, £10 Give us a swirl Wilton Colour…

Buy it Cook it Spicedcauliflowersalad Cauliflower, Tesco Heat oven to 200 ¡ C/Gas 6. Separate 1 head cauliflower into florets, place on a baking tray. Sprinkle with 1tsp cumin and a pinch of chilli powder. Add 200g baby plum tomatoes, 1tbsp olive oil and zest of 1 lemon. Roast for 20 mins. Blanch 150g green beans in boiling water for 3-4 mins then refresh in cold water. Microwave 2 x 250g packs of Merchant Gourmet Mixed Grains according to pack and empty into a bowl. Add the beans, cauliflower mix, 1tbsp oil, 2tsp soy sauce and serve warm. Was £1.50 Now 88p Get it before it goes! Looking for something different to take to a barbecue? Pick up one of these pretty bottles. A delicious blend…

Instagram stars such as Kim Kardashian only have to post a picture with a product for its sales to rocket. But there’s a new breed of social media ‘influencers’, as companies turn to popular puppies and cats to flog their wares. Adorable animals are less likely to embarrass a brand with their bad behaviour , and those with more than 150,000 Instagram followers can earn around £2,295 for uploading a picture. Pets with more than 250,000 followers can command up to £7,500 for a post or video plug. New York-based firm The Dog Agency claims to be the first management group focusing exclusively on animal influencers. Animals that are on its books have landed contracts with Google, Dyson, and Nikon. We reveal the top furballs in the business… Suki, pug,…

How to stop spam Fed up of nuisance calls, texts and emails? Here’s how you can stop the madness… CALLS Stop nuisance calls to mobiles and landlines by registering your number with the Telephone Preference Service. TPS is free to use and is a register that records your preference not to receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls. Once registered, it will be illegal for companies to make unsolicited calls to your number. Mobile users can add their number to the database by texting ‘TPS’ and their email address to 85095. Go to tpsonline.org.uk. TEXTS If you’re still receiving spam text messages, such as those from PPI claims handlers, you can report it to your network provider. Major networks have a simple and free method – just forward the spam message…

After standing down as head judge on Strictly Come Dancing last year, Len Goodman is back with a new show, Partners In Rhyme. Here, Len, 73, chats about being a quiz-show host and what he thinks of new Strictly judge Shirley Ballas… Were you nervous about becoming a quiz host for Partners In Rhyme? I’ve never done a quiz, and whenever you try anything you’ve not done, you do get nervous. But I think that’s a good thing – it gives you a bit of edge. Tell us about the show… Two contestants team up with celebs to guess rhymes. Some of it is very funny. When a contestant had to guess the rhyme to ‘Pauline Quirke twerks’, Lionel Blair started twerking! Are you a fan of quiz shows? I’ve…