Innholdsfortegnelse for 03-Jun-2019 i Woman's Own

It’s hard to believe the 13th series of Britain’s Got Talent has almost come to an end. But before we seek out another talent show to obsess over, there’s the BGT grand final on Sunday. Judges David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon might have secured a place in the semi-finals for their Golden Buzzer acts, but who will stay and who will go? The viewers have the final say on who will be crowned 2019 winners. Last year, more than 2.5 million people voted in the final to watch stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy – aka Lee Ridley – take the top prize. We can’t wait to see who nabs this year’s crown! ● Britain’s Got Talent Final , Sunday, ITV…

Congratulations on 9to5’s success! I think it’s the funniest show I have ever been in, without a doubt. When I read the part of Mr Hart I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’ve got to say that!’ I’ve played evil before, but I’ve never been so chauvinistic to wind up the crowd – we are now in a completely different climate from when the film came out in 1980. They are the sort of gags that would’ve got laughs back in the 1980s… ‘The girls get their revenge’ Yes, but they don’t now, so you get a different type of reaction that’s a real gauge about how we’ve moved on. But the girls get their revenge, as you’ll know if you saw the film. Ultimately, it’s about the solidarity of the…

1 Vitamin A If you are new to using retinols, look for products with a percentage between 0.2% and 0.4%, and use it every other day. 2 Vitamin B3 Niacinamides do not sensitise your skin, so feel free to use twice a day. They work well with all skin types, whether yours is oily, combination, dry and even sensitive. 3 Vitamin C Vitamin C can break down easily, so look for products that keep it out of the open air and fresher for longer. Pipettes, and individual sachets or capsules work best. 4 Vitamin E There is a myth that vitamin E can be used as a sunscreen. It does have a chemical protecting action against UV radiation but should not be considered an SPF. 5 Omega fatty acids Taking…

According to the British Nutrition Foundation, we actually get an average of 20% of our fluids from the food we eat. So you might be surprised at how much water you’re already consuming – nutritionist Rob Hobson breaks down some of the most hydrating meals. Breakfast Cereal with milk 177ml Lunch Chicken salad 300ml Snack Berries 90ml Dinner Spaghetti Bolognese made with a jar of tomato sauce 290ml Mixed salad 94ml Total water content 951ml…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… SEE MORTGAGE DEALS IN SECONDS If you’re looking to remortgage, check out credit-checking service ClearScore’s app. It has a new tool that lets you compare deals in 15 seconds. The app automatically inputs all the info needed to generate personalised mortgage results by drawing on your credit report and by valuing your property. It’s quick and simple to use as part of your search for a new deal. Available for iOS and Android, see clearscore.com for more info. How to… use tech to cut car insurance costs You could slash hundreds off your bill if you fit a black box to track your driving, according to new research 1 The details Taking out a telematics insurance policy – commonly known as black box…

Prawn and avocado tacos Serves: 6 We’ve used a shortcut to help get a colourful, nutritious dinner on the table fast. You will need ✽ 8 raw tiger prawn kebabs or 30 raw tiger prawns threaded onto 6 soaked bamboo skewers ✽ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✽ Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime ✽ 350g Old El Paso Stand ’N Stuff Smoky BBQ Soft Taco Kit ✽ 2tbsp olive oil ✽ ½ iceberg lettuce, leaves separated ✽ 12 cherry tomatoes, halved ✽ 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed ✽ 200g tub guacamole ✽ 200ml soured cream How to do it 1 Put the prawns in a shallow, sealable container. Sprinkle over the garlic, lime zest and juice. Remove the Smoky BBQ Seasoning Mix sachet from the taco…

Why go? Beautifully set on the edge of Faxa Bay with views towards the glacier-capped volcano Snæfellsjökull, Reykjavik has something for everyone. A relaxed atmosphere permeates through the streets, where brightly painted buildings of wood and tin stand alongside chic boutiques and cafés. With almost 24 hours of daylight during the summer, Reykjavik becomes the city that never sleeps, where you can enjoy whale watching and sea fishing. Stretch your legs Being a small city, it’s a pleasure to take in the area on foot. Take a stroll along the shopping streets Laugavegur and Skolavörðustígur, before walking around the iconic pond in the city’s heart. In winter, the water freezes over and ice skating is a popular pastime. Next, head to the waterfront to see Iceland’s largest concert hall, Harpa.…

Book Her Sister’s Lie by Debbie Howells, £7.99, paperback, Pan Macmillan Hannah is still recovering from a break-up when she gets a call from the police to say her older sister, Nina, has taken her own life. Despite the siblings having been estranged for almost a decade, Hannah’s tasked with caring for Abe, her 15-year-old nephew. But when the police become more suspicious about Nina’s death and question Hannah about their past, can she keep her sister’s secrets hidden? And is Abe really the innocent child he makes out to be? Film Ma Out 31 May Oscar winner Octavia Spencer reunites with director Tate Taylor for this psychological horror film, but her character is far removed from The Help’s maid Minny. She plays Sue Ann, a loner who befriends a…

Cold Valley: A Person of Interest, Really This documentary follows Detective Jackie Nichols as she tries to nail a killer who's evaded justice for 40 years. Tales of the City, Netflix Olympia Dukakis reprises her role as Anna Madrigal in this revival of the 1990s series based on Armistead Maupin’s books set in San Francisco. Shopping with Keith Lemon, ITV2 Keith Lemon turns chat show host for his new series, in which he interviews celebs such as Mel B and Amanda Holden while they shop!…

Davina ‘I’m dating again’ It’s been almost two years since fitness fanatic Davina McCall split from her husband of 17 years, Matthew Robinson. But the star has revealed she’s putting herself out there again. ‘Not many men ask out women like me’ ‘I have been out on dates,’ says Davina, 51. However the TV presenter has confirmed she’s still ‘single and happy’. The former Big Brother host, who is mum to daughters Holly, 17, and Tilly, 15, and 12-year-old son Chester explained, ‘I was in a relationship for 20 years and there is a lot more for me to think about than finding a date. Life is different. I have three children and a career. Not many people ask women like me out on dates.’ And yet, despite struggling to…

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Apply right The biggest giveaway of fake tan is colour where the sun doesn’t normally hit – that includes orange palms. For an even and believable finish, use a mitt like Velvotan The Original Tanning Mitt in Flamingo, £2.99, Asda. Prep properly Using three key acids (glycolic and lactic to exfoliate away dead skin cells and hyaluronic to hydrate) Nip + Fab Exfoliate Glycolic Polish Pads, £7.95, Boots, prep skin for tanning. They also work well to buff away tanning mishaps and streaks. Get glowing Easy to apply, just mix Solait Tan Boosting Facial Serum, £4.99, Superdrug, with your normal evening moisturiser and wake up to a natural, healthy glow. Use between three and five drops, depending on the depth of colour you’re after, and top up throughout the week.…

‘Although I’d given birth, he wasn’t my baby’ Sitting up in my bed on the ward, I looked over at the couple near my bedside holding their newborn baby boy. It was January 2017, and I’d never felt as much joy as I did in that moment, as Katy-Anne and John revelled in their roles as new parents. I turned to my best friend Jade, who was visiting me, and grinned at her. ‘You did that,’ she smiled. But I disagreed. Katy-Anne, John and I had done it together, and seeing them so happy now was proof that it had all been worth it. I’d always known that one day I wanted to be a mum, but when I was a teenager, I learnt that things don’t always go to…

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I’m too tired for sex QI love my husband and we have been together for over twelve years. We now have two girls aged seven and three. The problem is since having my youngest our sex life is non-existent. I don’t want sex at night because I’m tired. My youngest has never slept through the night and so I am always up and down with her. This means when I go to bed sleep is the only thing I can think about. My husband gets annoyed saying he’s been patient for ages, which is true but I can’t help how I feel? Jill, 39, by email A You can’t help how you feel but you can do something about your tiredness. Fatigue is at the root of your problem so…

Q Which of these men was a football player? A David Beckham B David Jason C David Suchet If you know the answer go to womansown.co.uk, click Win and look for the competition. This competition is open from 9.00am on Tuesday 28 May until at 11.59pm on Friday 28 June 2019. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Standard Woman’s Own terms and conditions apply, for details go to ti-media.com/standard-competition-terms/ Entry implies acceptance to these rules. For website rules of play, go to comps.womansownmagazine.co.uk/rules. The promoters are TI Media Limited & Fitbit (supplier of prize). In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions in this promotional material and the Standard Woman’s Own terms and conditions, the former shall prevail. The prize includes an interchangeable silver bracelet.…

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Denhay Wiltshire Cure Thick Cut Smoked Back Bacon (Waitrose & Partners) BACON AND PEA RISOTTO Serves: 6 You will need ✽ Few squirts Frylight olive oil ✽ 200g chopped bacon ✽ 1 onion, chopped ✽ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✽ 400g risotto rice ✽ 1ltr gluten-free veg stock ✽ 1tsp thyme ✽ 200g frozen soya beans ✽ 200g frozen peas ✽ 25g grated Parmesan How to do it 1 Squirt a pan with Frylight and cook the bacon until brown. 2 Add the onion and cook for a few mins. Stir in garlic and rice, then pour over half the stock. Add the thyme and beans and cook for 10 mins, stirring from time to time. 3 Gradually add remaining stock, stirring until the consistency is thick. Add peas for…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Annoyed by a relative? Want your family to get on board with something they’re taking ages about? Or keen to sort some DIY? Sorting all these things is possible this week. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May In this last full week of your ruler Venus in Taurus helping life flow smoothly, you could hit an obstacle on Thursday. Whatever it is turns out to be transformational. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun You’re feeling good and expansive. Just be careful on Thursday and Friday that you don’t get carried away and let yourself get talked into something you later regret. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul If you’re all stirred up, what can you do to fix things? Mars in Cancer won’t let…

Adrian Edmondson The comedian has signed up for EastEnders, playing Jean Slater’s love interest, Daniel Cook, who offers his help and support as she’s treated for ovarian cancer. Meryl Streep In series two of Sky Atlantic’s Big Little Lies, the Hollywood legend will play Mary Louise, who arrives with questions about the death of her son, Perry. Tom Rosenthal The Friday Night Dinner actor will take on the role of Private Frank Pike in Gold’s remakes of three ‘lost’ episodes of classic comedy Dad’s Army.…

Novelist Danielle Steel is the best-selling author alive. The 71-year-old has published 179 books, mainly romances, releasing up to seven per year. She often worked 20-hour days and somehow managed to raise nine children. Now she’s committed to print the most shocking thing she’s ever come out with. That today’s youngsters – the infamous millennials – are bone idle. Cue screeches of outrage from twenty-somethings. ‘Your 20s and 30s are about working hard to have a better quality of life later on’ Danielle – who admits that only four of her own children work hard – says that unlike previous generations, who sacrificed everything to graft and do well in life, millennials would rather be out having fun. ‘They expect to have a nice time,’ she says. ‘But I think…

Vitamin A Also known as retinol, this is one of the most lauded skincare ingredients out there. It prompts your surface skin cells to turn over more quickly, meaning with regular use your complexion appears brighter and more radiant. It lessens the breakdown of collagen and thickens that deeper layer of skin, so has great firming and plumping properties, too. The best time to pop it on your skin is at night, as it breaks down in sunlight. This is also why it is so important that any products containing retinol are packaged in opaque bottles with a pump or pipette. ✽ The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, £8 ✽ Revolution 0.2% Retinol Fine Line Correcting Serum, £6 Vitamin B One form of vitamin B3 is niacinamide, and this is…

Katy-Anne says: When we heard Sarah wanted to get to know us, we were so nervous, but I clicked with her on the phone. I wanted to go through every step of the pregnancy with her, never missing an appointment. Grayson is the greatest gift and we’re eternally grateful to Sarah, who is like family to us now. It’s important to us that Grayson knows everything about where he came from, so I wrote him a fairy tale to explain how his mummy’s tummy didn’t work, and that Sarah stepped in to help.…

Should we go private to save our son? Q My son has just told us that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 28. We are devastated and trying to make sense of it all. He has scans booked for a couple of weeks’ time and then they will decide on treatment. We don’t have a lot of savings but two weeks seems forever. Should we try to go privately or can we insist they operate sooner? AI’m sorry to hear your news and completely understand how dreadful it feels having to wait for tests when faced with a diagnosis like this. But two weeks won’t make a difference in your son’s long-term outlook, so I would stick with the NHS team who are looking after him. I need…

If there’s one thing we know about water, it’s that we don’t get enough of it. ‘Our body consists of 65% water and dehydration can have a huge impact on energy, concentration, short-term memory and even mood,’ says nutritionist Lily Soutter. While drinking fluids is important, it doesn’t have to be a tedious task. The experts reveal their tips to getting hydrated in just one week……

‘I’m forever in a baggy cardi’ Lizzie Catt, 42, lives in Surrey with husband Will. Will says: Lizzie usually wears quite tomboyish clothes and while I think she looks great, I know she loves the vintage look – it suits her – so it’d be nice to see her in that style more often. ‘The dress is a pleasure to wear’ Lizzie says: When Will and I got married, I wanted to go for old-school glam, so chose a vintage dress and wore heels. I loved the look and was determined to wear it more. Will and I went to the Goodwood Revival every year and I loved searching through vintage boutiques for outfits. Then we had kids. Now, my ‘look’ is mostly cobbled together with stuff I fling into…

FELINE HUNGRY No time for sharing food with this crafty cat around. FINDERS KEEPERS Seems someone doesn’t want to give back the pen they’ve found. IN A PICKLE This poor pup doesn’t look happy about leaving behind the pickle he found. BUSTED This pooch looks very guilty about the mess he’s created. CAT TAKES THE BISCUIT No, it’s not the Cookie Monster, it’s just the cat being greedy.…

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1 The British Soap Awards, ITV Phillip Schofield gets in a lather with the nation’s favourite soap stars as he hosts another gong-giving ceremony, which sees the titans of the cobbles collide with Emmerdale, Doctors, EastEnders and Hollyoaks. 2 Love Island, ITV2 Love it or loathe it, the sun-drenched juggernaut is back with Caroline Flack at the helm and the voice of comedian Iain Stirling adding his sardonic commentary on the perma-tanned contestants hoping to pucker up for life. 3 Coronation Street, ITV It’s been a long time coming but it seems the rumours were true all along, as this week Gemma and Chesney officially discover that they’re expecting not one, not two, not even three but four babies. Quadruple the fun? Perhaps. More like four times the trouble!…