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How the new state pension affects you?

10:40am Friday 17th May 2013

This month Mitch Hopkinson, a winner of the Financial Adviser, a Financial Times publication, ‘UK Independent Financial Adviser of the Year’ award, answers a topical question on the changes to the state pension.

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Space-age encounters on the pilgrim trail

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

With Spain tipped by the Post Office to be the cheapest European destination this summer, Tony Looch takes a coach trip through the north and discovers a wealth of history and impressive architecture.

A straight face suits Bana

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Hollywood heart-throb Eric Bana has come a long way since his stand-up comedy days and, as he tells Sophie Herdman, it doesn't look like he'll ever go back.

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DVD Review - May 11

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

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Musical medicine eases the memory gap

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Dementia can be extremely upsetting for both sufferers and their loved ones, but music therapy can have profoundly beneficial effects. Hannah Shaddock finds out how it's striking a chord with so many families.

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Kane is more than able

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Miles Kane has come a long way from merely being 'Alex Turner's mate'. As he prepares to release his second album, he talks to Andy Welch about proving his doubters wrong.

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Six of the best for BBQs

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best gadgets for the perfect barbecue gathering.

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Bakes worth the Whaite

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

He made Paul Hollywood wince on TV when he accidentally salted a cake mixture, but Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite is full of sweet surprises in his first cookery book. Keeley Bolger reports

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Take the stress out of exams

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

It's exam season - and as ChildLine launches a campaign to help children suffering from exam stress, Hannah Stephenson looks at how parents can help their children cope with the pressure.

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Do a Daisy

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

With a new Great Gatsby film out soon, everyone wants the flapper girl look. Lisa Haynes reveals how to transform yourself into a 1920s icon.

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Gok says 'hi summer'

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Ditch your heavy winter layers and lighten up with Gok Wan's guide to summer dressing.

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100 years of inspiration

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Tips for practical gardeners - plus, find out what else needs doing in the garden this week.

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'I'm still a kid playing at shops'

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

As Cath Kidston celebrates her brand's 20th anniversary, the floral design founder tells Hannah Stephenson about the personal tragedy that spurred her to succeed in business and live life to the full.

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Bookcase

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

A look at the latest releases, plus what's new in paperback.

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