Hannah Montana, she’s everyone’s favourite girl, now you can even become her with a little help from Nintendo DS and Wii, and guys have we got something amazing to share with you, Zoe Salmon on video giving you loads of cool cheats so that you can wow all your friends and become the coolest kid in school. First up, Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour for the Wii puts you in the driving seat of Hannah’s dazzling pop career. From unknown hopeful to globetrotting international megastar, it’s up to you to make Hannah sing and dance her way to success. And don’t forget those adoring fans along the way! Next, there’s Hannah Montana: Music Jam for the Nintendo DS. In a face-off with wannabe pop contenders, plug in Hannah’s guitar, crank up the bass, get on the drums and show those no-hopers who’s really the queen of the pop poppets. We are going to arm you with all these special cheats and tips so that you are catapulted into Hannah Montana’s superstar world For more information visit http://www.disney.co.uk/disneyinteractivestudios/hannahmontana/

Joanna Lumley has described her outrage at how the use of hens in battery cages still dominates the UK egg production market. The actress was speaking out on the eve of the charity Compassion in World Farming’s Good Egg Awards, which she is hosting. 62% of the UK’s 27 million egg-laying hens are still kept in battery cages, ranking the UK fifth in a European league table. Battery cages are small wire cages which provide each hen with a space no bigger than an A4 sheet of paper and prohibit many natural behaviours. Ms Lumley, a patron of the charity, says: “Battery cages are an outrage. But we can all help to consign them to the scrapbook of history. Let’s all commit to buying only free range eggs.” Despite the growing consumer trend for free-range eggs, the vast majority of eggs used as an ingredient in cakes, mayonnaise, quiche, ready meals are from battery caged hens. The Good Egg Awards were set up last year by Compassion in World Farming to celebrate companies ditching the battery cage egg in favour of eggs from free-range or barn kept hens. Cadbury Creme Egg, Hellmann’s and The National Trust are among the UK’s leading brands to be named “Good Eggs” at tomorrow’s ceremony. “The Good Egg Award winners are abandoning eggs from battery cages in all sorts of products. From cakes to confectionary to mayonnaise, consumers looking for ethical eggs will finally be able to make that choice,” says Ms Lumley. The award winners will effectively release over 10 million hens from cages, double the number released by Good Egg Award winners’ commitments last year. As the UK’s largest supermarket Tesco will receive the 2008 Rotten Egg Award for failing to make a commitment to rid their shelves of battery cage eggs. Tesco would free an estimated 1.3 million birds from cages each year if it moved to selling only barn and free-range eggs. Chief Executive of Compassion in World Farming, Philip Lymbery argued that “consumers no longer want to eat food that has been produced in cruel systems. Today’s awards make it clear that the food business is turning its back on battery cages but producers and food companies who’ve yet to ditch the cage need to wake up and act now.”

With months of touring, a new album and the start of the festival season ahead, indie darlings the Guillemots are hardly strangers to the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. The success of their first album ‘Through the Window Pane’ catapulted them into the spotlight and since then they’ve never looked back. Taking a well-needed break from their current tour, we caught up with, the multi-national and multi-instrumental quartet for an insight into the band behind the music – how do they feel about supporting REM this year and if they could build the ultimate ‘supergroup,’ who would they choose? Check out this video interview to hear it all from the guys themselves and how they spend their time during the long hours on tour, from mammoth sessions on EA’s Rock Band to bird watching!

A new report released for the Department of Health’s 5 A DAY campaign shows that although parents understand the importance of getting their 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day, many are still confused about what counts towards that target, with one in three admitting that their children know more than they do about 5 A DAY and nutrition. 1 in 2 parents don’t realise that any vegetables they include in homemade food such as spaghetti bolognaise can count towards their five a day, and that of their children. And while 95% of parents know that chips don’t count towards 5 A DAY, over a third still think that a baked potato does. While 91% of parents know that fresh fruit and veg counts, and 78% are aware that frozen fruit and veg counts, 4 in 10 parents don’t realise that canned fruit and veg counts too. It looks as though there’s some clearing up to do on the 5 a day issue, and in this exciting new video celebrity mum Melinda Messenger offers parents the clarity they need. She’ll be offering her top tips to make sure both you and the little ones get all the daily fruit and veg you need. For more information visit www.nhs.uk/5aday

It’s official: we’re living in bland Britain. Despite 96% of us claiming we’re willing to try new flavours, 2 in 5 of us only experience a new taste once every 6 months or less – and we’re supposed to be a nation which lives for food! According to research conducted by Loyd Grossman Sauces it looks as though we do want to try new things, we’re just not confident enough about the more exotic flavours. Two thirds of us put ingredients such as cinnamon and chilli in our shopping basket showing at least some willingness to give new things a go. Sadly though a quarter of us never actually get round to using them. Instead we leave them forgotten and forlorn at the back of the cupboard, never to fulfil the greatness they were destined for. We’ve called ‘Taste Master’ Loyd Grossman to the rescue of these poor defenceless ingredients, not to mention our own taste buds. In this tantalising new video he offers up tips and advice on spicing up your life…well, your dinner table first, but who knows where trying new things in the kitchen could lead you? For more information visit www.loydgrossmansauces.co.uk

Forget all those greasy takeaways, traditional Chinese cooking is packed with tasty fresh ingredients and bursting with mouth-watering flavours. In this great new video you’ll be shown exactly how to make Peking duck the way it is authentically made in China. John Man, manager of top London restaurant China Tang talks us through the process from the sweet and smoky seasoning of the meat to wrapping those delicious pancake rolls. If you like what you see then why not try this dish for yourself? For the first time ever, Taste of China will be paying a visit to this years the Taste of London Festival taking place in Regent’s Park between the 19th and 22nd of June. The Festival will feature acclaimed Chinese restaurants: China Tang, Kai, Snazz Sichuan and Lan, the Philippe Starck designed restaurant from Beijing. From the fiery heat of Sichuan to the subtlety and delicacy of Cantonese dishes, visitors will be able to sample it all. Once you've eaten your fill of delicious Chinese cuisine, you can enjoy dragon dances, ice-carvers, acrobatic Shaolin monks and Tai Chi performances provide the entertainment. As if that wasn’t enough Famous culinary faces such as Gary Rhodes, Antony Worrall Thompson, Michel Roux Jr., Angela Hartnett, Tom Aiken and Aldo Zilli, to name but a few, will be on hand to give you useful tips and advice on how to re-create your favourite restaurant dishes at home. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.channel4.com/taste

Man-bags and moisturisers are redefining modern-day masculinity, 60% of modern day men proudly claim to be masters of the steam iron but only 10% consider themselves to be handy under the bonnet of a car. All this is a far cry from the men in the 1920s and 1940s, 73% of whom considered themselves car-savvy. Only a quarter knew how to turn the iron on though! ‘The Brylcreem Mandom Report 2008’ shows the 21st Century man is somewhat self-obsessed spending an average 26% longer in front of the mirror than men in the 1940s. Men are also currently much more in touch with their emotional side with 85% claiming they wouldn’t be ashamed to cry in front of others. In the 1920s however, 40% of men said they would be ashamed to cry in front of others. The report interviewed men from 18 to over 80 and clearly shows a great shift in both male attitudes and behaviour. With over 61% of those under 29 admitting they don’t consider themselves masculine today, it’s clear we’ve reached a ball-breaking time. Domestic and public boundaries have blurred over the decades, causing confusion over where the masculine line is now drawn. Women want their men back, complaining that men have stepped a bit too far in the feminine direction. 60% of women aged between 18 and 29 say they would like the man to take control of their relationship. Two-thirds also say modern men aren’t as masculine as men from years gone by. Founding Editor of Loaded Magazine James Brown comments: “Masculinity is best defined by a focus on competitiveness, strength and rationality, yet The Brylcreem Mandom Report 2008 indicates that modern men have become far more openly emotional, are more focused on image and appearance, and are increasingly taking on notions more often associated with women.” Watch here to watch Jerri Bryne see what the people on the street have to say... For more information visit www.brylcreem.com

British women will be spring-cleaning a lot more than their cupboards this year as 79% admit their lives are far too cluttered. 3 in 5 say part of the clutter is unwanted friends with nearly a third saying they had 5 friends or more they wouldn’t mind never seeing again. Maybe we should be more selective about who we add on Facebook? The research, conducted by confectioners Ricola, shows women are no better when it comes to their handbags or their homes. Nearly half (47%) have missed calls on their mobiles because they can’t find the phone in their handbag before the other person has rung off. Considering a quarter keep 15 or more items in their handbags at any one time this is hardly surprising! A further 78% admit their homes are cluttered with junk and although 68% plan to de-clutter their homes and their handbags, they never quite get round to it. If this is all sounding a bit too familiar, don’t panic! Simply click below to watch this exclusive video where TV psychologist Anjula Mutanda explains how to de-clutter your handbag and your life. By clearing out the old you can make room for the new. For more information visit www.winwithricola.com

21st century kids are fussier than ever about what they will and won’t eat, posing problems for mums and dads who want to ensure their children eat well. Almost half of parents admit to feeling under pressure from a fussy child to put certain things in their lunchboxes. Obliging your child might avoid a temper tantrum but almost two thirds admit to including the same foods in their children’s lunchboxes from day to day, raising more worries about healthy eating, just as ‘black market’ tuck shops are popping up in schools all over the country. Even if they steer away from the sweets, many children are still choosing the unhealthy chips and beans option at school. Food choices may have been more basic 20 years ago but they were also more natural and less processed. Over half of parents actually think that nutrition was better back in the day, when the most popular packed lunch was a cheese sandwich. Celebrity chef Lesley Waters knows the challenges parents face and for that reason is offering parents a step-by-step guide to cooking up tasty but healthy treats for the family. Her recipes all include Edam to make sure kids get enough calcium as they grow and provide plenty of taste while also being nutritious, to keep everyone happy. Lesley has put together two exclusive videos. Each one features a brand new recipe and offers Lesley’s expert advice on how to get the best results. Watche here for for Lesley's simple bean burger recipe....

21st century kids are fussier than ever about what they will and won’t eat, posing problems for mums and dads who want to ensure their children eat well. Almost half of parents admit to feeling under pressure from a fussy child to put certain things in their lunchboxes. Obliging your child might avoid a temper tantrum but almost two thirds admit to including the same foods in their children’s lunchboxes from day to day, raising more worries about healthy eating, just as ‘black market’ tuck shops are popping up in schools all over the country. Even if they steer away from the sweets, many children are still choosing the unhealthy chips and beans option at school. Food choices may have been more basic 20 years ago but they were also more natural and less processed. Over half of parents actually think that nutrition was better back in the day, when the most popular packed lunch was a cheese sandwich. Celebrity chef Lesley Waters knows the challenges parents face and for that reason is offering parents a step-by-step guide to cooking up tasty but healthy treats for the family. Her recipes all include Edam to make sure kids get enough calcium as they grow and provide plenty of taste while also being nutritious, to keep everyone happy. Lesley has put together two exclusive videos. Each one features a brand new recipe and offers Lesley’s expert advice on how to get the best results. Watch here for Lesley simple recipe to make your own cheesy muffins...

Parents may claim to be providing their children with healthy, home-cooked meals, but research into kids’ eating habits tells a different story. New research by The Honey Association shows that 86% of parents claim to cook entirely, or mostly from scratch every evening, but when children were polled about the foods they are actually eating, processed foods with poor nutritional value came at the top of the list. Nine out of ten kids have eaten chips before and eight out of ten have tried burgers but nearly 40% had never tried broccoli, two thirds had never tried broad beans and 82% had never eaten an aubergine. With this in mind, the Honey Association has put together a new video featuring nutritionist Anita Bean, who demonstrates how easy it is to incorporate natural, healthy ingredients into kid-friendly recipes. Anita whips up a batch of delicious blueberry and honey muffins, and offers parents easy nutritional advice to help them freshen up mealtimes. Anita Bean’s honey recipes are captured in a free glossy booklet called Honeytime Anytime, available on request via email: info@honeyassociation.com For more information visit www.honeyassociation.com

Remember all those great 80s TV shows you used to love so much? Well, you’re not the only one! ‘Swap Shop’, the Saturday morning staple of the late 70s and early 80s, has been named the number 1 kids’ TV show of all time. The new poll conducted to celebrate Little Chef’s 50th birthday also shows that classics such as Rainbow, featuring those cheeky puppets Zippy, Bungle and George, was also high on the list. Button Moon, SuperTed and Bananaman also got a mention and with all this love for retro-shows it’s hardly surprising that 79% of us think that retro-chic is well and truly back in Britain. Keith Chegwin was thrilled to hear that ‘Swap Shop’ still had a place in the nation’s heart and immediately took to the streets to find out what else we Brits remember fondly. In this exclusive video Keith shares some of his top memories from his ‘Swap Shop’ days and finds out what we would most like to bring back from the past. So, to get those nostalgic juices flowing open up your Iced Gems, put on some legwarmers, and click below to watch Keith in action! For more information visit www.littlechef.co.uk/bringback

Winter is finally over and according to recent research British singles are coming out of hibernation and looking for a partner to spend those long summer nights with. But once you have plucked up the courage and secured that all important first date, how can you make sure that it leads onto a second? In this video, psychologist Jessica Chivers explains the do’s and don’ts of dating. Should the blokes be splashing the cash to impress the ladies? Is it possible to pull at the gym and what is likely to happen if your dancing skills aren’t up to scratch. Jessica explains it all and offers some exclusive insight into the dating world courtesy of DatingDirect.com. For more information visit www.datingdirect.com

It's a fact. Flexible working is all the rage, and for good reason. Chaining employees to their desks and ruling their working lives with an iron fist is a practice that's dead and buried. Having said that bosses shouldn't feel pressured to give away perks that lower productivity. Flexible working doesn't mean letting your team turn up when they want, surf the internet all day or take long luxurious lunches. A "well run" organisation makes its staff want to come to work in the mornings, work hard during the day, and feel rewarded when they leave at night. The trick is to boost morale by helping your team to work smarter, and it doesn't take drastic changes to make a big difference. Perks should be constructive and mutually beneficial. A few subtle upgrades or tweaks here and there will enhance productivity and staff drive no end.

In this podcast Ben Thompson from Coronation Street talks about his involvement with ChildLine, the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. We hear from some young people struggling with exam stress and we meet Matt, now a volunteer counsellor at Childline, who used the service when he was young.

The fallout from the banking credit crunch is making would-be homebuyers worried about their chances of getting on the UK property ladder. Despite the cut in the Bank of England base rate to five per cent, the cost of many mortgages appears to be going in the opposite direction. While it’s easy to lose hope of ever becoming proud property owners, Richard Way urges people to consider investing in a property abroad, where your money stretches further, and where growth potential is high. For the average price of a one bedroomed flat in London (£305,000) you could bag yourself a four bedroomed stone house in Normandy and an alpine ski apartment not far from Grenoble. Or a beautiful villa on sunny Costa Blanca and a one bedroom apartment east of Malaga and Marbella. Here to tell us about what overseas investment has to offer and how to go about buying your dream property abroad is Richard Way, Editor of A Place in the Sun magazine…

Are you leaving university soon? Are you worried about how you’re going to cope with the gruelling process of filling out job application forms and interviews? If so you’re not alone, according to new research a lot of people stumble through the interview phase. A surprising four out of five confess to have cried, fallen over, spilt coffee on themselves or had a coughing fit during an interview – leaving a less than desirable first impression! Nearly two in five people also admit to lying in interviews and 18% have yawned their way through the process. A bold one in twenty have actually walked out mid-interview because they were less than impressed with the experience. Obviously if you find yourself in the interview seat in the next couple of months then we wouldn’t recommend any of the above as a plan of attack. According to the research by Sainsbury’s, who believe that having an affinity with the people you work with means you get more done and have more fun doing it with people who share your attitudes and values; there are some simple ways of engaging with the interviewer. Almost eight out of ten said that they maintained eye contact to create a connection with the interviewer and respondents also sent positive body language messages by smiling (78%) and offering up a firm handshake (58%). You might also want to be careful about what information you put up on social networking sites. Over a quarter of respondents admitted they didn’t edit content on their online profile despite the risk that an employer could stumble upon it. Social networking is a great way to enhance relationships with potential co-workers, however it pays to bear in mind what kind of information and pictures you’re uploading and who is going to view them. For some great advice, watch this video

Britain’s first Tommelier cooks up a tribute to the cornerstone of Italian cooking Britain’s interest in good food has certainly come a long way in recent years and the popularity of celebrity chefs is just the tip of the iceberg. In fact British foodies are more curious about food than ever before with two-thirds of us eager to learn more about taste and how our taste buds, flavours and food combinations work. Foods from all over the world have become staples to the British diet and no other cuisine is as familiar as Italian. Yet there may be more to your spag bol and margarita than you think – Italian food veteran and tomato doyen Paulo Battisel has become the first ever Tommelier. Using the skills of a sommelier to pick the finest tomato vines, Battisel has worked with Pizza Express’s head chef to develop its new tomato-mad menu and source the perfect tomatoes for British taste buds. In Italy the tomato is king and forms the cornerstone of almost every popular Italian dish. With over 5,000 different kinds of tomato across the world, it’s difficult to know where to start! To learn a little more about the delicacies of Italy’s favourite ingredient, here is Tommelier Paulo Battisel himself…

Being a parent these days isn’t easy. Not only do you have to be a chauffeur, a counsellor, a cleaner and an expert chef but now you also have to be a nutritionist as well. Although getting your child to eat 5 portions of fruit and veg every day is important it’s not the only factor to consider when it comes to your child’s diet. Research by Petits Filous shows that 9 out of 10 parents think their child is getting enough calcium, but parents are unclear how much calcium children actually need. 74% of parents wrongly believing that 2 portions of dairy a day offers sufficient calcium for their child when in fact at least 3 portions of dairy every day will meet calcium needs to help develop strong bones. If you’re worried about whether or not your child is getting enough calcium, click below to watch an exclusive video hosted by Dr Rob Hicks and Yoplait registered dietitian Elphee Medici. They will talk you through ways of making sure your child gets enough bone building calcium in their diet, explaining which foods are good sources of calcium and how easy it is to meet all your child’s daily calcium needs through three portions of dairy every day. As well as all this Dr Rob Hicks will also be explaining the benefits of ensuring your child gets plenty of calcium in their early years as well as hints and tips to help your children develop strong healthy bones. For more information visit www.calciumeveryday.com

Despite a barrage of campaigns a staggering amount of us are also dodging our five a day duty by failing to eat the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Poor quality nutrition is an epidemic of our times. With busier lifestyles and more processed and packaged food eaten than ever before, it’s not surprising we are unaware of our own nutritional needs and the benefits that can come from making small changes to our diets. To try and help us overcome this, and offer people a younger, healthier lifespan, specialists have stepped in to offer people across the UK the first online personal nutritional analysis service. NutriProfile.org uses a scientifically validated food frequency (diet) questionnaire which asks the user a number of simple questions regarding their weekly food intake, as well as age, height and personal health goals to create an entirely personalised report. The free personal report demonstrates what’s lacking in an individual’s diet and includes specific food recommendations to address these deficiencies – it’s like having a one-on-one nutritional consultation. It is hoped that this new service will help us have a better understanding of our dietary requirements. Our video offers exclusive advice from nutrition experts Dr Adam Carey and Dr Sarah Brewer For more information please visit: www.nutriprofile.org

Out of the thousands of adverts we’ve seen over the years only a few stand out in our memory. Who could forget the Milkybar Kid? Or the girl enjoying a flake in an overflowing bath tub? If you’re looking for the best-loved advert of all time however you’d be hard pushed to top the Gold Blend campaign that scorched our television screens across the 80s and 90s. Before Anthony Stewart Head was snared by the likes of Buffy and Little Britain he had an episodic on-screen love affair with actress Sharon Maughan. Their sizzling romance was based on a love for good coffee and their chemistry was so captivating that the adverts were actually listed in TV guides so people knew when to tune in. At the height of their fame 30 million people -half the UK population - tuned in to watch the first kiss. A book about the untold story of their romance went straight to the number one in the top ten list of best sellers and to top it off they were so popular they knocked a Royal scandal off the front page of The Sun. To mark their 70th birthday Nescafe are bringing together 10 familiar faces from past TV adverts to create a glamorous and iconic birthday portrait for the front cover of its loyalty magazine: Coffee Table. The portrait will include the likes of Denise Van Outen, Ian Wright and Tom Conti as well as the famous Gold Blend couple. In this exclusive video actress Sharon Maughan speaks out about what it was like to be one of the most watched couples on television and what it was like to hook up with Anthony Stewart Head once more for the 70th birthday portrait.

Although you want to keep the kids entertained over the holidays, day-trips out with the family can be a nightmare if you don’t plan them properly. Above all you want the kids to have a good time and stay safe. The question is: How do you turn this into a reality with minimum effort? In this exclusive video, filmed at the Legoland theme park, celebrity mum Jenny Powell gives some hints on how to create the best possible day out for you and the family. From tips on how to make sure the place you’re going to has all the facilities you need to keeping your kids occupied on that agonising car ride, Jenny has all the advice you’ll need. You’re going to have enough on your plate –especially with all those Easter eggs lying around!

£13m of new pension contributions offers doctors, teachers and government employees the chance to change the world for the better Public sector workers, including doctors, teachers and local government employees, stand to benefit from £13 million in new pension contributions when they volunteer with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) according to a new government announcement. Volunteers will be working in some of the poorest countries in the world and will help VSO further their fifty-year fight against world poverty. Previously some public servants have been reluctant to take a career break because of the impact this would have on their pensions contributions. Now however the government will be reimbursing pension contributions whilst volunteers are away through the use of added pension benefits on return. Any current public servant who returns to a pensionable UK public service job after an overseas volunteer assignment starting between April 2008 and March 2011 and lasting between 7 and 24 months will be eligible for the incentive which will lower the financial impact for individuals who volunteer. Presently only around 350 UK public servants per year take up such assignments, from a public service of some 4 million. It is hoped that this new government incentive will make a significant difference to the number of public sector workers entering the programme which has been a life changing experience for thousands of past volunteers, and the communities volunteers have helped. Judith Brodie, Director of VSO comments “This move demonstrates that the Government is supporting UK public servants to undertake structured assignments of voluntary service in poor countries, and also encouraging them to return to enrich the UK public service with the experiences and skills gained.”

Lewis Hamilton exclusively reveals he is no longer a rookie but an experienced F1 driver who can handle the pressure that comes with the expectations he has raised. Meanwhile, teammate Heikki Kovalainen insists that while they will be fierce rivals on the track, they are firm friends off it.

Brits are supposed to be a nation of pet lovers but the shocking fact is that half of the nation’s dogs; three quarters of the UK’s cat population and 90 per cent of pet rabbits aren’t up-to-date with their vaccinations. This National Vaccination Month we are urging all pet owners to help restore their pet’s protection against disease. During March pet owners can download a voucher from www.vaccinationmonth.co.uk entitling them to discounted vaccination at one of the 2,000 participating vets across the UK. For more information visit: www.vaccinationmonth.co.uk

We've all sat in the cinema, munching our popcorn while watching movie trailers that showcase all the latest blockbusters. The back of book blurb has been the traditional method of capturing the imagination of readers…until now. The launch of the first ever book trailers are set to change the industry for good and bring books to life before they are even published. This new trend hopes to attract a new audience to reading who wouldn't otherwise have heard of the author. Three up and coming student directors from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) have been selected by a panel of judges, to produce a 90 second film based on three forthcoming books. Chamoun Issa was chosen to adapt Small World by Matt Beaumont into a mere 90 second film. You can watch exclusive clips from his trailer in this brand new video, which also includes interviews with the two main men. Chamoun explains how he responded to the challenge and Matt explains how excited he was with this new interpretation of his work. The short films were premiered at the Book Video Awards on Thursday 28th February 2008. They can all be watched at www.play.com

Go behind the scenes of the fantastic new live-action movie Ben 10: Race Against Time. Based on the popular animated series, the movie was the highest rating show ever on Cartoon Network reaching over 4 million children in the US. Premiering in the UK on Cartoon Network, the movie features a spectacular cast and crew including Graham Phillips and Haley Ramm and Ben and Gwen along with director Alex Winter, better known as Bill from the excellent Bill and Ted films, and the legendary Six Million Dollar Man, Lee Majors.

After the immense cinematic success of fantasy epic Stardust comes the eagerly awaited DVD release. The fairytale that won’t behave, Stardust has it all - wicked witches, magical spells, daring sword fights, a dose of black comedy and an amazing cast that includes the likes of Robert DeNiro and the stunning Michelle Pfeiffer. The list doesn’t stop there however as alongside Charlie Cox, who plays the unlikely hero who falls in love with a falling star, the film also boasts stellar performances from Ricky Gervais, Sienna Miller and Claire Danes to name but a few. To mark the occasion, we thought we’d get director Matthew Vaughn to tell all about the making of this star-studded classic. So why not click below and find out how Robert DeNiro felt about cross dressing, why Vaughn chose an unknown for his leading character and just how much make-up it takes to make Michelle Pfeiffer look ugly! For more information visit www.stardustmovie.com/intl/uk

Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More people are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. This means that you can step deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, and find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. You never know, you may even pick up a few tips for when you get back home! Renowned French chef Christian Lohez, has created a number of delicious recipes and activities for the project that will delight and inspire you throughout your stay providing an unrivalled opportunity to really understand and become part of French culture. Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or discovering how to make the best roasted bream on the continent, Destination Cooking guarantees the hottest holiday experience around...depending on what ingredients you throw into the mix of course. Each of Christian’s recipes have been designed to be quick and easy for you to make from the comfort of your mobile home or campsite. As Christian says “In France our food and how we prepare it is our passion. To really have that authentic French holiday, there is nothing better than getting everyone together in the kitchen and involved. My recipe and activity suggestions will get you cooking and eating just like we do at home in France!”

Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More people are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. This means that you can step deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, and find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. You never know, you may even pick up a few tips for when you get back home! Renowned French chef Christian Lohez, has created a number of delicious recipes and activities for the project that will delight and inspire you throughout your stay providing an unrivalled opportunity to really understand and become part of French culture. Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or discovering how to make the best roasted bream on the continent, Destination Cooking guarantees the hottest holiday experience around...depending on what ingredients you throw into the mix of course. Each of Christian’s recipes have been designed to be quick and easy for you to make from the comfort of your mobile home or campsite. As Christian says “In France our food and how we prepare it is our passion. To really have that authentic French holiday, there is nothing better than getting everyone together in the kitchen and involved. My recipe and activity suggestions will get you cooking and eating just like we do at home in France!”

Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More families are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. This means that you can step deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, and find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. You never know, you may even pick up a few tips for when you get back home! Renowned French chef Christian Lohez, has created a number of delicious recipes and activities for the project that will delight and inspire you throughout your stay providing an unrivalled opportunity to really understand and become part of continental culture. Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or discovering how to make the best roasted bream, Destination Cooking guarantees a family holiday to really tickle the taste buds. Each of Christian’s recipes have been designed to be quick and easy for all the family to make from the comfort of your mobile home or campsite. As Christian says “In France our food and how we prepare it is our passion. To really have that authentic French holiday, there is nothing better than getting everyone together in the kitchen and involved. My recipe and activity suggestions will get you cooking and eating just like we do at home in France!”

Ahh Italy, they really do have the best of everything. Fabulous fashion, top designers, fast cars, beautiful weather and of course delicious cuisine The La Dolce Vita with Viva Italia festival, coming to London from the 13th-16th of March is a celebration of all things Italian and will give you an insight into just how inspirational Italy is. So if you fancy adding some Italian chic to your wardrobe, learning the secrets to the mouth watering Mediterranean diet & how to add a touch of Italian flair to your lifestyle then why not come along to experience the true taste of Italy? Check out this video featuring Italy’s very own Aldo Zilli to see what’s in store

Byrne has created a short, witty comedy sketch about recycling – to encourage us to think about the three quarters of a million tonnes of extra waste English households will create this Christmas, and the 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 this will generate

Fancy something to keep you cosy this winter? In these two exclusive videos Gary cooks some sumptuous recipes that are guaranteed to warm you up after being out in the cold winter weather. Gary will be offering step-by-step guidance to creating two delicious recipes that are sure to inspire cooks around the country. The first dish is a simple Chestnut Mushroom Risotto, which will really get your mouth watering. The second is a variation on Gary's signature dish: Bread and Buttery Pudding, great for any occasion. Taste takes precedence for the Michelin-starred chef who also understands the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet, that's why he has cooked with new Flora Buttery. Perfect for use in all types of cooking and baking, Flora Buttery has a rich, buttery taste and contains 70% less saturated fat than butter, which means you can indulge your heart and your taste buds at the same time

How well are City agencies prepared for the slow down due to the credit crunch With M&A work slowing up in the market, what other work are agencies looking at right now What sort of challenges are agencies facing right now (ithin financial services) Is this a cyclical phenomenon Is this a time for investors to get involved Should companies be putting in the work now to ensure they have longevity

It’s estimated that seven million potential start-ups could flounder through fear before they even open for business New research has found that in as little as three years time the self-start business sector could be set to explode with millions of aspiring entrepreneurs currently drawing up business plans. Unfortunately, due to Britain being a nation of serial self-doubters over a third of them could be lost. Fear of failure is the number one barrier to starting up a new business according to the research by Orange Business Services. A third of respondents said low self-confidence was the reason preventing them from going it alone, suggesting a worrying lack of faith in ourselves as a nation. Those that do successfully launch their own business are most likely to be women as men are twice as likely to be put off by the pressures that starting a business would have on other areas of their lives. Gender stereotypes are still at work however as the majority of women are attracted to creative and childcare industries whereas men prefer IT, construction and manual trades The British ethnic population will also be major business contenders as three quarters of this social group are currently giving serious thought to launching their own enterprises. Here to tell us a little bit more about the secrets to business success and how to overcome the ‘fear factor’ is former winner of The Apprentice, Tim Campbell

A Podcast summarising aspects of the recent IAB Engage 07 conference reviewing the growing trends in new technologies and forecasting trends in consumer engagement For further information visit www.iabuk.net

If you are one of the few people out there who isn’t counting down the days to The Clothes Show Live, you should be! It’s the largest and most entertaining fashion and beauty event in the world and this year it’s partnering with eve Style Show making it a totally unmissable experience. Both shows are coming to the NEC in Birmingham between the 7th and 12th December boasting the leading names in fashion and beauty and special guest appearances from some of the hottest celebrities and music acts around such as the Sugababes, Shayne Ward, Gok Wan, Peaches Geldoff , Caprice to name but a few. Sounds absolutely fabulous doesn’t it? It’s set to be an inspirational, glamorous, stylish and fun day out for people of any age who want to perfect their style for this season and beyond. Take a visit to the Pink zone to get expert hair and beauty tips from names such as Tigi, Babyliss and Bourjois. Rejuvenate in the Wellbeing Zone where you will be encouraged to feel good from the inside and experience true relaxation, and to round off the day take a trip to the Chic Boutique for ultra stylish one off pieces that will send your friends green with envy. Check out highlights from last year's Clothes Show Live

What does a lottery winner’s house look like? Do they have giant widescreen TVs in every room? Are the bathroom taps made of solid gold? National Lottery Xtra, a new digital TV channel opens the doors of the people behind those winning numbers in a Through the Keyhole-style show called Millionaires, giving viewers an insight into what happens when you hit the jackpot. The new channel also gives viewers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the lottery and takes a closer look at some of the thousands of projects that have benefited from the £20 billion raised for Good Causes. The new service is available on the Showcase Channel on Top Up TV. One of the lottery winners set to reveal all about their homes and lifestyle will include Roy Gibney who scooped £7,500,000 in 1998. Roy bought a huge estate featuring his own fishing lake and indoor swimming pool, complete with a giant replica of his winning lottery numbers tiled into the floor!

This is a once in a lifetime chance to get some hot tips on virtual street racing from the hottest high class petrol head around – Emma Parker Bowles. In this exclusive video she’ll be offering advice on how to out-drive everyone you know on EA’s latest game Need for Speed™ ProStreet.

Scott Farrar the visual effects supervisor for the film describes in minute detail how he and his team managed to create the box office smash hit.

Girls Aloud talking about tour gossip and why they love being famous, the best part about being famous

British consumers experience ‘food blindness’ when it comes to the amount we waste. Figures released today reveal that 90% of UK consumers do not realise how much food they throw out each week. Our negligence equates to 6.7 million tonnes of wasted food being shipped off to landfill sites and over £8 billion of our hard earned cash being squandered on produce we never get round to eating.The figures released as part of WRAP’s “Love Food Hate Waste” campaign, further highlighted that a third of all food is being thrown away – so for every three bag of shopping we bring home, we effectively put one straight in the bin. Once rotting in landfill sites this waste then releases 15 million tonnes of Co2 every year. Preventing this would be the same as taking one in five cars off the UK roads, showing just how much difference a little bit of thought could make.The question is why are we doing this to our planet and our pockets? The campaign hopes to be able to provide consumers with information on what simple steps can be taken to combat the problem, which has a significant environmental impact. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Joan Ruddock, said “I am delighted to support WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste campaign. The UK is leading the way in terms of helping people to reduce their carbon footprint and providing practical solutions for combating climate change.”Ainsley Harriott, the popular TV chef is supporting the campaign, along with several other chefs and well known celebrities: “The amount of food we throw away is criminal and we all need to take action and start changing our behaviour. That’s why I’m supporting Love Food Hate Waste,” says Ainsley Harriott.“You don’t have to be a chef to know how to cut down on food waste, you just need to care about your food and your pocket and the rest will follow.”

The game itself promises to deliver the most realistic warfare simulation in gaming history whilst acknowledging and honouring those who serve and have fallen in reality. Ex-US army Hank Keirsey talks about how his experience in the field sculpted the cinematic realism of the game.

The National Lottery Double Rollover has finally come of age as it hits the big 2-1 this Wednesday. Turning 21 is a milestone for anyone. It is a landmark age when a young person enters the world of adulthood full of possibilities and new experiences. Winning the lottery on any occasion would change your life and would be the key to a whole new millionaire lifestyle. With the possibility of an estimated £10 million jackpot this Wednesday, it really does make you wonder…what would you do with so much money? Over 10,000 people have won a share of a Lotto Jackpot since 1994. In 1998 Roy Gibney from Grimsby couldn’t believe his luck when he found he had the £7.5 million winning ticket and has since embraced the millionaire lifestyle, creating his own fishing lake complete with swans and installing a giant-sized chess board for his garden. Last month postal administrator Angela Kelly made lottery history when she won £35,425,411.80 on the National Lottery’s Euromillions. The only way to win is to play and remember the winners are not the only ones to benefit from a Double Rollover. Over a quarter of all revenue made by the National Lottery goes to Good Causes in health, education, environment, community and charity across the UK. Over £20 billion has been raised for Good Causes to date. So everyone’s a winner! So what would you do with so much money? Take a holiday? Buy a new house? Get your own personal chef? Or maybe even an exotic island far far away? We asked a few people what they would do if their lucky numbers came up…

With the new gardening season now well underway, and forecasters predicting another hot summer following the warmest April on record1, a new survey2 carried out by WRAP’s (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Know Your Compost Campaign, has revealed that over a quarter (28%) of the UK’s gardeners believe they can already see signs of climate change in their gardens. Earlier blooming Spring bulbs is the most obvious sign cited by gardeners (60%), while nearly a quarter (24%) have also noticed an increase in the amount of garden waste being produced, such as grass trimmings and prunings. Encouragingly, 56% understand the important role that recycling garden waste plays in helping to combat climate change, but it’s a different story when it comes to putting this into practice. One in five (19%) choose to use peat-free composts and around a third (34%) of gardeners regularly home compost. As the number of people with access to a garden in the UK increases – currently 85% – there’s still more opportunities for gardeners to help. Campaign supporter, Diarmuid Gavin, is giving the green fingered a timely reminder about the ways in which we can help reduce the impact of climate change.

Cooking a meal the kids will enjoy is no easy task. You slave away for hours attempting to cook that gourmet meal only to see them turn their nose up to the air, questioning what everything is on the plate and wanting to leave the table in a hurry. Whilst our children may not have the palette of Gordon Ramsay just yet, they still know what they want! Kid’s food has to be fun, favourable and bright and there’s no better way to get them excited about meal times than to get them involved in the cooking process. But if you’re a working mum, juggling working life with the joys of motherhood what do you feed the little rascals to make sure they eat everything on the plate? One woman who knows is working mum Jenny Powell who is on hand to help mums prepare simple meals that kids will enjoy such as the chicken fajita and every kids favourite, the club sandwich – with a twist! Jenny is here to celebrate the launch of Birds Eye’s ‘Good Mood Food Tour’. The interactive tour will be touring shopping centres across the UK, educating and entertaining kids on how to create fun food by a professional chef in a kitchen. The tour kicks off on the 15th September and is absolutely free!!

Christmas is the perfect excuse for a little bit of indulgence so why not hit the shops and go on a spree to spruce yourself up for the party season? You don’t have to spend a fortune to look a million dollars and if you’re not sure about what look to go for then why not watch this video starring Hollyoaks honey Jodi Albert. The video, produced by Kinder Bueno, demonstrates how opting for a little bit of what you fancy when it comes to your dress sense can help you achieve a truly glamorous look. Jodi will be telling us all about how to turn heads during the Christmas party season and explains how easy it is to transform yourself into a high street hottie with minimum effort. So if you want to look your best, get noticed and maybe even enjoy a cheeky smooch under the mistletoe with someone special, download this great video, get your glad rags on and prepare to party…

Recent figures released from The Children’s Trust show that around 5,000 children in England every year sustain injuries that can leave them with a hidden disability, the equivalent of 157 classes of school children. Acquired brain injury (ABI) can be caused by a traumatic injury to the head, such as a road accident or a fall and can have devastating effects. It can affect a child’s memory, physical skills, ability to concentrate in class, relationship development amongst peers and teachers and in some cases, it can even alter their personality.

The Army is one of the largest employers of young people in the UK today and offers a wide range of trades and jobs for both men and women. Joining us in the podcast is Brigadier David Allfrey and two young Scottish soldiers to find out more about life in the Army in this special podcast.

The illegal trade in protected wildlife is booming and is second only to drugs in volume and money. The world’s rarest and best loved species are most at risk; caged bears milked for their bile, tigers hunted for their skins and bones for tiger wine, elephants poached for their ivory, gorillas killed for their meat and sharks butchered alive. Shamefully, the industry is worth over £5billion a year and until now, any conservationist standing in a poachers path was likely to be shot dead. Ruthlessness is rife and animals with no means of defending themselves are tortured and slaughtered to the very brink of extinction. What this merciless mob don’t know is that they will soon be on the run themselves, as special agent Steve Galster sets out on a mission to hunt them down. His new TV show on Animal Planet, “Crime Scene Wild” sees him patrolling poaching hotspots, hunting down dealers and serving up some long overdue justice alongside an armed team. Steve’s quest is a renewed effort to awaken people to some disturbing truths, and to finally hit back at those responsible for countless acts of atrocious animal cruelty. Foremost in his arsenal is the cutting-edge application of forensics and DNA technology. Steve has teamed up DNA experts around the world, who are spearheading the new techniques, crucial in taking the fight against wildlife crime to the next level.

This year’s Vodafone Live Music Awards are taking place on Wednesday 19th September with performances from an amazing line up of stars including Stereophonics, Calvin Harris and The Manic Street Preachers.To find out more about this year’s nominations and hear tracks from the shortlist of the Kerrang! Live Unsigned Act click here to listen to the official podcast…

Meerkat Manor has become compulsive viewing for its devoted fans as it follows the trials and tribulations of the Whiskers, a family of meerkats who live in the Kalahari Desert. The new series begins10th September on Animal Planet but if you can't wait that long then check out these exciting, never been seen before video podcasts

Meerkat Manor has become compulsive viewing for its devoted fans as it follows the trials and tribulations of the Whiskers, a family of meerkats who live in the Kalahari Desert. The new series begins10th September on Animal Planet but if you can't wait that long then check out these exciting, never been seen before video podcasts

Meerkat Manor has become compulsive viewing for its devoted fans as it follows the trials and tribulations of the Whiskers, a family of meerkats who live in the Kalahari Desert. The new series begins10th September on Animal Planet but if you can't wait that long then check out these exciting, never been seen before video podcasts

Meerkat Manor has become compulsive viewing for its devoted fans as it follows the trials and tribulations of the Whiskers, a family of meerkats who live in the Kalahari Desert. The new series begins10th September on Animal Planet but if you can't wait that long then check out these exciting, never been seen before video podcasts

Set in a secret location, the new groundbreaking advert shows Trinny and Susannah as James Bond style spies on a covert operation attempting to break into Littlewoods HQ and get their hands on the massive array of big name brands.The new ad sees the style duo emerge from the ocean in full wetsuit gear. After shedding their outfits and flippers, they sneak past the guards dressed in balaclavas, scale a cliff face, break in through the roof and make a hilariously clumsy entrance to the warehouse. The TV advertising follows a number of recent initiatives involving the style gurus long term partnership as brand ambassadors for Littlewoods, including the launch of the online Style Advisor and 'The Rules', a foolproof guide to dressing to suit your body shape. This brings no nonsense, personalised style advice from trusted experts to body conscious women in the comfort of their own home, allowing them to shop more confidently and making their shopping experience more pleasurable.

We all know Parma Ham can only be cured in the Italian city and Champagne can only come from one area in France, but how many of us know that many other foods from the UK are, like the Jersey Royal, given Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status? We have Michelin starred Jersey chef and the Independent Newspaper 2006 British Chef of the Year Shaun Rankin here to discuss the joys of the UK's seasonal produce with a few of his top spring recipes and is joined by Jersey farmer Peter Le Maistre .

There was a unique escort leading the Ferraris down Pall Mall en route to Silverstone: Ferrari created a special version of their flagship V12 612 Scaglietti liveried in police colours and which was driven by police officers. Around 600 Ferrari owners joined the four-day UK tour in various stages on the 1500 miles through Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

There are countless rugby players that have drifted away from the game following school or university as other commitments and interests take over. Now is the time for these players to return and re-discover what made them fall in love with the game in the first place.For those that want to get straight back into the action and experience the thrills and spills of the full 15-a-side game there are clubs waiting to welcome them with open arms. But there are other forms of the game that people can enjoy such as Touch, Beach Rugby and Sevens that can provide a healthy dose of exercise minus some of the physical rigours.

Lenny Henry discussing Comic Relief 2007, things he has done this year for example visiting homes for children. He is also promoting the Book of Light by npower, donations from the purchase of the book will be given to Comic Relief. He is encouraging people to think big and increase their donations!

With regulation from the September Gambling Act looming over our poker clubs, the last gasp of smoke disappearing from UK leisure venues and alcohol duty continuing to rise, the living room is taking on a new significance as a safe environment to don a visor, spark a Cohiba and improve your poker. Now World Poker Tour, the company that ignited global poker culture a few years ago on TV is launching its online version (www.worldpokertour.com) to bring the cult TV show to life, with countless online poker games including Texas Hold'em, Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, and Blackjack.

Sports fans travelling abroad to support their team are often considered to be a high-risk group from common travelling traumas and often their holidays involve the consumption of alcohol.- With some sports/groups there is also a hostile element to their trip as they face fans of the opposing team, and accommodating a lot of people into a small geographical area can be a challenge for the bodies involved.

Meet Harry Potter movie stars Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Katie Leung and Matt Birch, Creative Director of the new game to get a unique insight into the making of the game. With over 100 characters and 50 tasks to accomplish at any one time you can now have the chance to Explore Hogwarts and cast spells in Harry's new adventure.

Andrew Thomson, Chief Executive of the Quality Improvement Agency, explains the importance of the launch of a new online portal to help further education staff develop their skills and professional knowledge Visit excellence.qia.org.uk for more information.

Top Hip Hop artist Lowkey gives us the lowdown on opening up about issues that may be affecting you. We hear from Plan B and Nicola* who share their experience with abuse and violence.

Tony takes us through a few do's and don'ts about safety in the home whilst planning DIY jobs. He forwards his notion of GSI (Get Someone In) to tackle the jobs beyond your scope. He also reinforces the importance of getting a Corgi registered engineer in to sort out all matters to do with gas fitting and gas safety

From going smack-free through to stocking leaflets offering parenting advice the NSPCC wants shops to do their bit to look after parents and their children. Figures recently released by the charity reveal a huge 77% of us think smacking is becoming less acceptable in today's world and nearly all those surveyed by the NSPCC want shopkeepers and store managers to take action and help parents avoid losing their cool with their children.

Everyone is becoming more aware of Carbon Footprinting: how much energy we are consuming, either in the home or at work. But what if we could "offset" our carbon and learn to be carbon neutral. It's not impossible, and with a little thought and education we can all become conscious consumers.

A unique new television project follows six contestants as they embark on a demanding training course at the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa. Thousands entered to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime intensive filmmaking course with experts Andrew Barron and Lyndal Davies.

A unique new television project follows six contestants as they embark on a demanding training course at the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa. Thousands entered to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime intensive filmmaking course with experts Andrew Barron and Lyndal Davies.

UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 from EA SPORTS celebrates the passion football fans have for their club teams by capturing all the classic rivalries in-game and enabling players to win glory for their club teams in UEFA Champions League 2006-2007.

Black and south Asians are three times more likely to need a kidney transplant than the general population but make up less than 2% of deceased organ donors - so patients from these groups have to wait twice as long (up to four years) for a suitable donor than white patients. Only black and south Asian people can help solve this escalating problem. Hear comedian Curtis Walker's plea.

Carol Vorderman's Mind Aerobics is a new interactive game on Sky, fronted by Carol and developed in conjunction with Goldsmiths University London. It is the first game in the UK to be available on 3 different platforms via Sky Gamestar, online and on your mobile. For more information visit www.sky.com/carol

Benjamin Fry, TV consumer psychologist, investigates a new trend called "mprovenza" in which homeowners are re-evaluating and upgrading their lives. Benjamin talks to Nick Clark, a company director, who is developing a new more balanced approach to life, realising his aspirations through upgrading his current lifestyle.

Turner Classic Movies fashion expert Bronwyn Cosgrave, author of Made For Each Other: Fashion and the Academy Awards talks about the history of the Oscars from the vintage glamour of the 1920's to the glitz of modern trends today. In celebration of The Award Winners season hosted by Barry Norman, which brings a host of Oscar winning films to TCM everyday at 3pm and 9pm until 25th February. For more information log on to www.tcmonline.co.uk

Findings from the latest UPS EBM survey show that employment prospects at UK companies are the highest in over a decade. Other results indicate that senior executives think that protecting the environment should be the top priority for global political leaders, ahead of sustaining economic growth and securing future energy supplies.

Receiving the award on behalf of Jake was PC Bob Crawford. Jake's actions on 7/7 saved the lives of many people and so the panel of judges awarded him The Blue Cross Medal, presented by actress Felicity Kendal.

Julien MacDonald loves the look and feel of "Silk" and so uses it often in his designs - which is why he has linked up with Always to offer the chance to win an exclusive Silk magenta dress.

The IAB have launched "Unthink your brand" as the core idea behind their new manifesto which aims to encourage advertisers to embrace the web to liberate their communications. It is not about reinventing marketing plans but more recognising that brands now dwell, more than ever, in people's minds. Key IAB staff and members outline this idea in more detail and encapsulate it with inspirational examples. www.iabuk.net

As the empowered consumer continues to be in control and dictate whether or not to interact with a brand, advertisers will increasingly turn their attention to producing compelling content to capture attention and encourage consumer engagement. Emerging platforms such as iPTV, podcasting, blogging, consumer generated content, photo and video sharing all provide interesting opportunities to brands and key players in this space tell us more about this. www.iabuk.net

With fewer and fewer people finding time to make a traditional Christmas pudding, 91 year old Marguerite Pattern (Britain's first TV chef) reveals how you can make the perfect Christmas pud in just 12 minutes! Her skills and expertise are still relevant to the Jamie Oliver generation. Only around 12% of seasonal cooks will bother to prepare the great British Christmas Pud from scratch according to research from Anchor butter.

High-profile media speakers tell us about their digital epiphanies- when they first realised how powerful the Internet is as a marketing medium, when their own personal love affair started with the web and why, and what excites them about emerging technologies/future of the web. www.iabuk.net

A new game, Battlefield 2142, looks into the future with a climate collapse and the dawn of a new Ice Age, throwing the world into panic and leading to global war. It offers a glimpse of how the world could be divided with two military superpowers pitted against each other. Find out more with Dr Malcolm Davis, Lecturer in Defence Studies and James Salt producer of Battlefield 2142

We are family, as the disco classic goes - but only for 17minutes, 24 seconds a day. That's the amount of quality time the majority of UK families spend together on average each day.

Colin & Justin are two people who are genuine experts when it comes to airport shopping. They join us to share their insider tips on how to get the best deals and bargains when shopping at the airport, helping to make your Christmas simpler and more cost-effective.

Getting a good nights sleep is as vital to our health as exercise and eating well but just over 18% of Brits admit that they never get a really good night's sleep and one in six only get a good sleep three nights out of seven. But what stops us sleeping well and how can we really enjoy time in bed?

"The way to work: space, place and technology in 2016" report sets out the challenges to businesses at a time when social, economic, political and organisational pressures are set to increase at an ever greater pace.

Ruth Badger, finalist in TV's The Apprentice and The Big Idea mentor, knows business. In this Vodafone UK Working Nation podcast , The Badger looks at tension between work and home, the pressure to perform, and what playing different characters inside and outside the workplace can do to business

Thousands of people are facing the possibility of having their retirement plans and futures turned upside down as the row over the collapse of a number of company pensions intensifies. The Government assured people that company pension schemes were safe and around 125,000 workers are demanding compensation. Throwing its weight behind the campaign, Saga is announcing its support for those who, having saved diligently for their retirement are now suffering. It is campaigning for the Government to compensate members of failed pension schemes, and is urging its two million customers to lobby their Member of Parliament to call for justice to be done. I spoke to Ros Altmann from the Pensions Action Group. I asked her, just how many people are affected?

Best-selling children's author Lynley Dodd is supporting a reading initiative by Pearson, in partnership with independent educational charity Book Trust, to encourage parents & carers of children to discover the joys of reading aloud to them. Lynley then goes on to explain some of the characters in one of her favourite books Hairy Maclary's Bone before reading the book.

Imagine standing in front of a fire hose; ice cold, relentless spray, sharp as nails, unable to feel your hands and feet, enduring hour after hour of relentless pounding as your boat slams off roller coaster sized waves, watching for icebergs in the sheer blackness.Now imagine doing it on your own and at the age of 67! That is the goal that veteran sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Alex Curran knows how to get the best out of her weekend be it out on the tiles with her friends or fiance Steven Gerrard or a night in with the family. Alex fills us in on how she spends her time and how much of a football fan she really is...

US5 have the pedigree to make it big. The funky fivesome are the brainchild of