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Fat friends

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

Jennifer Aniston cements her place as queen of the romantic comedy in The Switch, released in cinemas on Wednesday, September 1. The actress reveals why she wanted to take on the taboo-busting role of a single woman deciding to have a baby on her own, and whether she might do the same.

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DVD Review - September 4

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

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Keep calm and carry on

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

The August bank holiday for many Britons spells travel chaos. Throw in a few demanding children and there's a perfect recipe for blowing your top.

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On the record: End of summer special

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

The summer is coming to an end but there's no reason to wave a fond farewell to the tunes which have made the past few months fly by. There's plenty of compilations which have been released to remind you of the sunny season. So which ones are worth investing in? Read on to find out...

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Second best

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

If finishing runner-up on X Factor only gave you one thing, not having to go to the hairdresser would probably be quite a decent prize.

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Are wives too hard on husbands?

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

"If you want to know how your girl will treat you after marriage, just listen to her talking to her little brother."~Sam Levenson.

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The style playground

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

At the height of the election, we were following the fashion ensembles of the political WAGs. Fast forward a few months and the spotlight's on the latest arrival to 10 Downing Street - the Camerons's new baby girl, Florence Rose Endellion.

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Packed with punch

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

As the start of a new school year kicks off, the parents of around four million children will be dusting off lunch boxes ready to pack them with delicious delights.

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Star performers

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

Every star knows that in order to maintain a perfect image, they need to keep up with the latest beauty trends and products - and perhaps even endorse a few.

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Green getaways

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

'Going green' is one of the biggest trends in the UK hotel industry, in a bid to attract eco-conscious travellers. But what really makes a hotel environmentally friendly? This week's feature looks at the UK's top five ethical breaks.

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Thirsty work - summer sparklers

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

Thanks to several supermarket chains promoting our favourite tipple in all shapes and forms, you don't need a Champagne lifestyle to toast the last of the summer wine.

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Six of the best for 3D technology

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

There is nothing very 21st century about 3D. In its anaglyph (that's the red and blue glasses) form you can find footage dating back a few decades, most of it based on dodgy looking dinosaurs. Fast forward to this past year and real 3D is making headlines.

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The family way

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

For many parents, children going back to school is a welcome relief from the nightmare of finding summer childcare.

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Queen of the night

7:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

Annie Nightingale is so excited about a new track she's just found, she plays it down the phone to me.

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The Jolie effect

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

She might be half of the world's most famous (and beautiful) couple but Angelina Jolie remains an enigma, which makes her the perfect choice to play a super spy in new film Salt, opening in cinemas on Friday, August 20. The most famous action woman in Hollywood talks about working with the CIA, how she made herself look like a man and the stunt that left her bleeding from the head.

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