9 h. ago Ian Botham admits he nearly 'became James Bond' at height of cricketing career

'Beefy' Botham had an illustrious career in sport during the 1980s, but at the pinnacle of his talent on the ground — he revealed he nearly left it all behind for Hollywood

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19 h. ago James Martin admits 'that's what my girlfriend says' as he shares 'obsession with everything'

The popular chef James Martin has been a fixture on our TV screens for almost two decades, and he has now opened up about the obsessive nature behind his success

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20 h. ago James Martin reveals ‘that’s what my girlfriend says’ as he admits to ‘obsession’

Celebrity chef James Martin opened up on his "attention to detail" as he was pressed on whether he is "a bit of nightmare to be around" in the kitchen and on the TV set

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44 h. ago The staggering fee Ian Botham received after selling off his Ashes collection

Former England cricket star Ian Botham deicded to sell off souvenirs he collected from his 19-year career in the sport, including the 1981 Ashes

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9 d. ago Dame Deborah James' now teenage daughter admits 'she's always with me' in moving TV debut

Eloise, the daughter of late bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, has movingly opened up about her late mum on Lorraine - revealing the ways she keeps her spirit alive

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1 week ago Ian Botham warns Ben Stokes and Joe Root they must win Ashes in Australia to cement their legacies

Joe Root and Ben Stokes have not won a Test in Australia, and Ian Botham has claimed this will affect their legacies

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1 week ago Lord Ian Botham – Legacy on the line for Ben Stokes and Joe Root in Australia

Neither has tasted victory Down Under, with Root winless in 15 matches and his skipper having nothing to show from 10 attempts.

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1 week ago Ian Botham lambasts England’s ‘absolute nonsense’ Ashes preparation: ‘Nets are for fishing’

Botham has once again hit out at England’s lack of a proper warm-up match after a harrowing first Test defeat in Perth, with their focus on net practice instead

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1 week ago Ben Stokes' claim to be the greatest will stand or fall in Ashes for England vs Australia

Ben Stokes has never won a Test match in Australia - let alone an Ashes series - and the 'Superman' of cricket now faces the biggest challenge of his career

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2 w. ago I'm a Celebrity star Martin Kemp's wife admits fears over James Bond audition

Shirlie Kemp has revealed she had concerns when the Spandau Ballet singer auditioned to play 007

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2 w. ago James McClean tipped for shock Wrexham exit weeks after admitting struggles

James McClean has been linked with a move away from Wrexham after confessing to enjoying himself less at the club

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2 w. ago England hero Henry Pollock earns rave reviews from James Haskell after New Zealand impact

Henry Pollock has enjoyed a stellar Autumn campaign with England, making a huge impact off the bench, with James Haskell admitting he's got the winning touch about him

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes the thunder god primed for Ashes series that may change his Australian legacy

Perth has some good memories for England captain at the culmination of a four-year project cast in his aggressive imageEngland hope to strike a healthy balance between work and play and at the start of this Ashes week, as Australia trained at the ground to prepare for the first Test, the tourists were being, well, tourists.As well as the usual golfers, a handful of players took a boat trip out to Rottnest Island, with Brydon Carse later showing off an impressive fish he had caught. No doubt some of the grouchier past players would sooner his mind was on reeling in a far bigger one: Steve Smith. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes the thunder god primed for Ashes series that may define his career

Perth has some good memories for England captain at the culmination of a four-year project cast in his aggressive imageEngland look to strike a healthy balance between work and play and at the start of this Ashes week, as Australia trained at the ground to prepare for the first Test, the tourists were being, well, tourists.As well as the usual golfers, a handful of players took a boat trip out to Rottnest Island, with Brydon Carse later showing off an impressive fish he had caught. No doubt some of the grouchier past players would sooner his mind was on reeling in a far bigger one: Steve Smith. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pierce Brosnan hints at return to James Bond but with major twist

Irish actor Pierce Brosnan is well known for his suave depiction of MI5 agent James Bond and has now admitted he could return to the franchise if the timing was right

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2 w. ago Admit the truth about Celtic before you stone James Tavernier over his Rangers medal collection

This is the last year of James Tavernier’s current contract after a 10-year stint in Glasgow.

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3 w. ago ITV Saturday Morning's James Martin says he's 'worse' after surgery as colleagues 'scared'

James Martin has opened up about his recent surgery, admitting that his colleagues on ITV's Saturday Morning are now "scared" of him as he can "see stuff a mile off"

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3 w. ago James Martin admits 'people are scared at work' as he shares health update after surgery

TV chef James Martin has opened up about his recent surgery, admitting that his colleagues on ITV's Saturday Morning are now "scared" of him because he can "see stuff a mile off"

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3 w. ago Grand Slam of Darts star James Wade admits 'I didn't handle it well' after exit

JAMES WADE COLUMN: 'View From the Oche with OOONO' is back as the darts star talks about his Grand Slam of Darts campaign which ended in the group stages

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3 w. ago Ian Botham reckons England could win Ashes on enemy soil by hitting Australia 'in the ribs’

The former England captain and Ashes legend told the team to copy the West Indies’ aggressive 1980s tactics and said no batters “like it in the ribs”

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