6 h. ago In Jilly Cooper country, every man wanted to be in the saddle, and every woman was yearning for a good hard gallop, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Gap-toothed, with laughter lines around her eyes and a shaggy ash-blonde mane, she had a unique talent for flattering everyone while poking fun at herself.

Politics

7 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on Joe Wicks: Licensed To Kill: Why The Body Coach's ultra

'This is step one of a journey that I'm on,' Joe Wicks declared, wiping away a manly tear and brandishing a protein bar.

Events

14 h. ago Joe Wicks says ‘I’m not going to bed upset’ over making protein bar that 'causes cancer'

Joe Wicks defended his need to promote the "killer" protein bar he launched last week, amid his mission to encourage a healthier lifestyle

Science

31 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Frauds on ITV: How do you pinch a priceless Dali painting? I can't wait to find out...

With its cinematic, spaghetti western swagger, Frauds could have been nothing more than a pastiche of Thelma & Louise, the archetypal outlaw gals movie.

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3 d. ago Explorer Dwayne Fields replaced Bear Grylls in what role? The Saturday quiz

From a Margaret Atwood trilogy and Abba’s fourth UK hit to Benny Hill and Rishi Sunak, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What is the still-standing legacy of the 1889 Exposition Universelle?2 How are girl group Huntr/x described in the title of a Netflix film?3 What is the only party to get 14m votes in a UK general election?4 Adventurer Dwayne Fields replaced Bear Grylls in what role?5 Which two metals make up most of the Earth’s core?6 Relative to its size, which bird has the longest beak?7 Which Women’s Super League team is based in Bromley?8 £90,000 is the threshold for paying what tax?What links: 9 Margaret Atwood trilogy; Abba’s fourth UK hit; 2020 Christopher Nolan film?10 Major Stevens; bottle; carpet; rouf; hand; exes; neves; TH?11 Crabeater; Leopard; Ross; Southern Elephant; Weddell?12 Craig David; Charlie Dimmock; Benny Hill; John Everett Millais; Rishi Sunak?13 Brühl’s Terrace; Frauenkirche; Pillnitz Palace; Yenidze factory; Zwinger Palace?14 Physiological; saf...

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3 d. ago Farewell, Queen of Snobs: Actress who made haughty Hyacinth Bucket a TV comedy legend, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Hyacinth Bucket was Britain's most beloved snob. 'Bouquet residence, the lady of the house speaking,' she chirrupped as she answered the phone - always 'bouquet,' never 'bucket'.

Culture

4 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home: Affectionate portrait of the Prince of Darkness's poignant final years

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: This sweetly affectionate documentary, charting the last couple of years of his life as he and his wife prepared to return to England, was never morbid.

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5 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Perfect Pub Walks: Is James May really planning to shift down a gear and quit presenting?

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: James May has that knack of saying inconsequential things seriously while dismissing important matters with a quip.

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6 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Taylor: This superficial Channel 4 documentary told us little about the real Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is a social phenomenon, a self-made master-piece of PR manipulation, the poet laureate of teenage girls everywhere.

Politics

6 d. ago 'He's been isolated' – Ruben Amorim Man Utd verdict emerges from body language expert

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is under huge pressure after a poor start to the season and a body language expert has given his verdict on the Portuguese coach

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6 d. ago Joe Wicks launches protein bar that 'causes cancer' as he warns 'do not eat'

Fitness guru and TV star Joe Wicks has created a "deadly" protein bar that can cause "stroke, diarrhoea and even early death," which is shockingly completely legal

Events

6 d. ago Ruben Amorim 'in worst place he's been at Man United' as body language expert delivers verdict

EXCLUSIVE: Ruben Amorim's demeanour during Manchester United's latest defeat at Brentford said it all about the head coach's current mindset, says a body language expert

Politics

6 d. ago Joe Wicks declares 'we shouldn't accept this' as new series promises to 'expose the truth'

Joe Wicks has declared that ‘we shouldn't accept this’ as the popular star’s new series seeks to ‘expose the truth’.

Politics

7 d. ago Joe Wicks issues warning to fans ahead of controversial new documentary

Joe Wicks is back on our screens with a new Channel 4 documentary, Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill, which sees the fitness guru take on the dangerous world of ultra-processed foods.

Events

7 d. ago Joe Wicks issues warning ahead of new documentary as he braces for backlash

After inspiring the nation to move more, Joe Wicks reveals what really makes up the food Brits eat as he embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime challenge and creates his own protein bar.

Events

7 d. ago Joe Wicks and I have created Britain's most dangerous 'health' snack. This is what's in it, why we've made it and everything it tells us about Britain's UPF scandal: PROF CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN

Joe Wicks and I are launching a new, ultra-processed protein bar today. As you might expect, we're marketing it as being incredibly healthy.

Science

7 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Blue Lights: With all the coppers pairing off, this is like a soap version of Line of Duty

This time, the undercover bods are desperate to obtain a drug-runner's handset 'with the encrypted messaging app still running'. They hope this will lead them back to Mr Big.

Politics

1 week ago Joe Wicks sparks health fears as he admits 'I'm never really happy'

The Body Coach gives a concerning insight into the state of his physical health days after he celebrated his 40th birthday

Politics

2 w. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Deep Ocean: Kingdom Of The Coelacanth on BBC2: In search of the elusive ancient fish Sir David first filmed 46 years ago

Next time your bicycle has a flat tyre, find a coelacanth. These 'living fossils', dating back 400 million years to before the dawn of the dinosaurs, are an essential part of an African puncture repair kit.

Politics

2 w. ago Legalising assisted suicide would 'put a price on my head', warns disabled peer who fears he could be 'killed' if bill is passed

Tory peer Lord Shinkwin said that the legislation is 'the stuff of nightmares' and 'gives the State a license to kill the wrong type of people', adding: 'I am the wrong type.'

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