All eleven surviving episodes (of the thirty-three episodes made) from classic 1960/70s BBC sitcom. Episodes featured include the critically acclaimed Comedy Playhouse pilot, 'The Bishop Rides Again', and the first episode of the series proper, 'The Bishop Gets the Sack'.
All eleven surviving episodes (of the thirty-three episodes made) from classic 1960/70s BBC sitcom. Episodes featured include the critically acclaimed Comedy Playhouse pilot, 'The Bishop Rides Again', and the first episode of the series proper, 'The Bishop Gets the Sack'.Stunning lakes from around the worldReaders Digest2024-04-17 | From the sweeping vistas to the picturesque Lake Maggiore, here are a few stunning lakes #lakes #nature5 Films about AIReaders Digest2024-04-09 | AI is all the rage these days but before any potential artificial uprising takes place, here are some films about AI you can watch! #ai #technologyInteresting facts about the MongolsReaders Digest2024-04-04 | Here are a few interesting facts about the Mongols, their culture and history #historyHow to make a Union Jack TartReaders Digest2024-03-13 | If you're a fan of home cooking, pastries and feeling a bit patriotic, here's something fun to make - a Union Jack tart #cooking #pastryLuggage guide - should you choose soft-shell or hard-shell?Readers Digest2023-10-26 | A brief overview on the advantages and disadvantages of both types of luggage
Full story here - readersdigest.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/places-to-visit/why-you-should-visit-the-grand-canyonAnimals taking selfies!Readers Digest2023-09-12 | Here are a few photos of animals takings selfies, I guess we have more in common with our furry counterparts than imagined! #animalsHow to make the most of Dubrovnik, CroatiaReaders Digest2023-09-05 | Planning a trip to Dubrovnik sometime soon? These are just a few things you could do there #croatia #travelBaddieWinkle kicks off our Grandfluencer seriesReaders Digest2023-08-22 | Reader's Digest UK has started a series highlighting alternative, older influencers making waves different in online spaces around the world, the series starts off with the eclectic @Baddiewinkle #influencer
#pasta #cookingTamar Adler, An Everlasting Meal - Parsley OilReaders Digest2023-02-01 | Join chef and writer Tamar Adler as she shows us how to elevate oil with parsley and garlic. Video by Justine Quart.
You can buy 'An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace' by Tamar Adler (published by Swift Press, £14.99) here: waterstones.com/book/9781800751613Tamar Adler, An Everlasting Meal - MinestroneReaders Digest2023-02-01 | Step into Tamar Adler's kitchen and join her as she makes a warming, comforting and flavoursome minestrone. Video by Justine Quart.
You can buy 'An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace' by Tamar Adler (published by Swift Press, £14.99) here: waterstones.com/book/9781800751613Tamar Adler, An Everlasting Meal - Fried RiceReaders Digest2023-02-01 | Tamar Adler shares the secret to delicious fried rice packed with flavour. Video by Justine Quart.
You can buy 'An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace' by Tamar Adler (published by Swift Press, £14.99) here: waterstones.com/book/9781800751613Bill Nighy Interview: Love, Comedy and EmmaReaders Digest2020-02-14 | Bill Nighy talks to Anna Walker about Autumn De Wilde's new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma", in which he plays Emma's valetudinarian father, Mr Woodhouse.Myth busting the menopause, with Dr Philippa KayeReaders Digest2020-02-13 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-mw7ky-d382f5
Anna Walker speaks to doctor and author Philippa Kaye about the myths and taboos that surround the menopause as she releases her new book on the subject, The M Word.What is ASMR? With Emma WhispersRedReaders Digest2019-10-16 | In our age of constant information and communication, more and more of us are seeking out moments of calm. For many people, ASMR (or Autonomous, Sensory, Meridian Response) is a vital tool for reducing anxiety and inducing a special, "tingling" sensation. Anna Walker talks with the ASMRtist and author Unwind Your Mind: The Life-Changing Power of ASMR, Emma WhispersRed, about the phenomenon.How to age joyfully, with Maggy PiggotReaders Digest2019-07-18 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-8jfty-b851f6
We're all living longer—but how can we ensure that we're living better? The author of How to Age Joyfully, Maggy Piggot offers her advice on treating our twilight years as something to enjoy and celebrate.The secret to perfect sleep with Nick LittlehalesReaders Digest2019-05-21 | Source: podbean.com/media/share/pb-wvyu3-b1f634
A good night's sleep can mark the difference between a good day and a bad day. The hours we spend in bed shape our mood, motivation and decision-making skills, impacting every corner of our lives. Eva Mackevic speaks to elite sleep coach Nick Littlehales about the secrets to perfect slumber.How to escape the myth of perfection, with Paul DolanReaders Digest2019-03-04 | Source: podbean.com/media/share/pb-2tuc9-a9b55d
Whether it's getting married, having kids or a high-paying job, society loves to tell us how to live our lives. Paul Dolan, professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE, explains why these preconceived narratives can be damaging to us as individuals, and how to find your own route to happiness, in his new book, Happy Ever After.Anon — Clive Owen and Andrew Niccol InterviewReaders Digest2018-05-08 | Anon tells the story of a detective who is faced with a series of shocking murders which appear to be linked. Unable to identify the killers it soon becomes apparent that what they have in common signals a major breakdown in the system on which society has come to rely.. Star Clive Owen and Filmmaker Andrew Niccol speak to Jessica Summers about the film.Lily James: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society InterviewReaders Digest2018-04-17 | The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society tells the story of a writer who forms an unusual bond with the islanders of Guernsey in the aftermath of WWII. Star Lily James speaks to Anna Walker about the film.
The film is in UK cinemas from April 20.The Limehouse Golem – Bill Nighy InterviewReaders Digest2017-09-01 | The Limehouse Golem is a dark Victorian serial-killer horror, starring Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke and Douglas Booth. Eva Mackevic chats to Bill Nighy about what it's like to film a period piece and why he doesn't like top hats.Churchill—Brian Cox and Miranda Richardson InterviewReaders Digest2017-06-13 | Brian Cox and Miranda Richardson, the stars of the powerful new biopic 'Churchill', discuss what it takes to portray an iconic historical figure and why Winston Churchill resembles all babies.A Dogs Purpose – Dennis Quaid InterviewReaders Digest2017-05-03 | Actor Dennis Quaid talks to Reader's Digest about his latest film A Dog's Purpose, unconditional love and his childhood dog.Going in Style—Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine InterviewReaders Digest2017-04-10 | Going in Style is a comedy starring Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin as three lifelong pals, Joe, Willie and Albert. When their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty, they decide to rob a bank.
Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine chat to Reader's Digest about making the movie and their relationship as actors.Another Mothers Son – Jenny Seagrove InterviewReaders Digest2017-03-21 | Another Mother's Son is a war drama based on the true story of Louisa Gould—a Jersey woman who takes in a Russian POW and hides him from the German forces. Jenny Seagrove talks to Reader's Digest about playing Louisa Gould and the importance of the film's theme of compassion and community in a modern world.
jerseywartours.comDenial – Timothy Spall and Deborah Lipstadt InterviewReaders Digest2017-01-30 | 'Denial' is a historical drama film directed by Mick Jackson, based on Deborah Lipstadt's book about the 'Irving v Penguin Books Ltd' case when the Holocaust scholar was sued by Holocaust denier David Irving for libel. Anna Walker chats to Deborah Lipstadt and Timothy Spall, who played David Irving.Director Damien Chazelle discusses his film La La Land with Farhana Gani, Readers DigestReaders Digest2017-01-10 | Director Damien Chazelle discusses his film La La Land with Farhana Gani, Reader's DigestA Monster Calls - Interview with Liam Neeson and Lewis MacDougallReaders Digest2016-12-21 | J. A. Bayona's 'A Monster Calls' is the story of Conor O'Malley, a young boy who seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mother's terminal illness. Liam Neeson and Lewis MacDougall talk to Anna Walker about getting into character and their own personal monsters.Silence - Liam Neeson InterviewReaders Digest2016-12-19 | 'Silence' is director Martin Scorsese's latest religious epic and passion project of 28 years, staring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Nelson. Eva Mackevic chats to Liam about his role as the Jesuit missionary-turned Buddhist and his own experience with faith.Maggies Plan - Rebecca Miller InterviewReaders Digest2016-07-07 | Maggie’s Plan was a smash at this year’s Sundance festival. The New York-set screwball romantic comedy stars Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke and Julianne Moore. Farhana Gani chats to director Rebecca Miller about the complicated love triangle at the heart of the film.Kate Beckinsale and Whit Stillman on Love & FriendshipReaders Digest2016-06-21 | Actress Kate Beckinsale and writer/director Whit Stillman discuss their collaboration on the Jane Austen adaptation Love & Friendship.HeydayReaders Digest2016-02-17 | Available here now:
Adam Butcher stars in this fantasy drama written and directed by Gordon Pinsent. Canadian teenager Terry Fleming (Butcher) lives in the small town of Gander in Newfoundland which, in 1945, is currently serving as a stopover point for flights between Europe and North America. When his mother falls ill, Terry finds himself torn between two lives: working on the air base or caring for the woman who gave him life.Clash (Engwkentro)Readers Digest2016-02-17 | Click here to purchase:
Felix Roco and Daniel Medrana star in this Filipino drama by Pepe Diokno. Brothers Richard (Roco) and Raymond (Medrana) are poles apart in every way, including their views on gangs. While Richard is the leader of the New Moon mob, his younger brother Raymond is working towards his induction into rival gang Children of the Night. When the head of the Children of the Night orders Raymond to murder his older brother as part of his initiation, he begins to doubt if this is the right group for him.Luftwaffe at WarReaders Digest2016-02-08 | Available here:
Documentary profiling four of the Luftwaffe's most feared aircraft: the Me 110, the Messerschmitt Me 109, the Junkers Ju 87, or Stuka, and the jet-powered Me 262.The Golden Age of Steam RailwaysReaders Digest2016-02-08 | http://shop.readersdigest.co.uk
Jenny Agutter narrates this two-part documentary, aired on BBC Four, that follows steam enthusiasts as they strive to restore traditional steam engines and railway lines. The steam network, so crucial in establishing Britain as an industrial powerhouse and for transporting goods during WWI and WWII, fell into disrepair and disuse in the second half of the 20th century as the technology was superseded by more modern forms of travel. However, a number of steam romantics have dedicated themselves to preserving narrow gauge railways and the programme pays testament to their efforts.The Blue Parrot Burnt EvidenceReaders Digest2016-02-07 | Available here:
Double bill of British crime thrillers from the 1950s. 'The Blue Parrot' (1953), directed by John Harlow, follows an investigation into a murder at a nightclub. The owner of the club and her American boyfriend are the prime suspects and may have to solve the mystery of the murder themselves if they are to avoid conviction for the crime. Dermot Walsh, Jacqueline Hill, Ballard Berkeley and John Le Mesurier star. 'Burnt Evidence' (1954), directed by Daniel Birt, stars Duncan Lamont and Jane Hylton as a married couple whose tumultuous relationship leads them into trouble with the law. When Jack Taylor (Lamont) discovers that his wife Diana (Hylton) is having an affair it leads to a violent confrontation in which Jack shoots his wife's lover. The panicked Jack flees the scene, but will he be able to elude the police?Cold War Jets of the Royal AirforceReaders Digest2016-02-07 | Available here:
A look at the rapid response jets used by the RAF during the Cold War. Features Lightning Interceptors, Vulcan, Victor and Valiant bombers, as well as Comets, Harriers, Jet Provosts and a Phantom QA, and includes archive footage, newly-filmed material, and interviews with flight crew.House of BambooReaders Digest2016-02-07 | Click here to purchase now:
A Sam Fuller directed Japanese crime drama from the 1950s. Sandy Dawson (Robert Ryan) heads a ruthless gang of ex-servicemen who commit robberies with military precision in post-war Tokyo. When undercover Army investigator Eddie Spanier (Robert Stack) joins the gang, its a race against time. He has to earn the respect and trust of Dawson and his gang members, uncover their operation and get out before his cover is blown.Stalky & CoReaders Digest2016-02-07 | Behind the doors of Study No. 5 in Mr. Prout’s house, you will find a typical group of private schoolboys. You’ll also find revenge, hatred, violence and passion.
A stunning adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name, this series follows a group of boys in an unnamed school known as the ‘Coll’.
Meet Stalky, the charming but ruthless leader of the pack, M’Turk, a comic John Ruskin devotee, and Beetle, the literary brains of the group widely known to be based on Kipling himself.
The boys are determined to make their mark on the world, defend the honour of their house and leave the school as men of valour and achievement.
A talented cast features Oscar winner David Parfitt (Shakespeare in Love).
Produced by Daytime Emmy winner and BAFTA nominee Barry Letts (Doctor Who).Classic British Jets - VulcanReaders Digest2016-02-07 | Click here to purchase now:
The Avro Vulcan was the world's first large delta-wing strike aircraft. It entered service as a V-bomber with the RAF's Bomber Command squadrons in July 1957 with the capability to carry a 21,000 lb conventional bomb load - or an atomic bomb. The larger, more powerful B2 version, capable of flying 46,000 miles without refueling, appeared in 1960. This documentary profiles the Vulcan bomber, from the earliest test flights at Avro Woodford to the final flight of the very last Vulcan, XH-558, when it touched down at Bruntingthorpe airfield on 23rd March 1993.The Missing PostmanReaders Digest2016-02-07 | Clive Peacock is a cheery, contented postie living in a seaside Dorset town.
His job has always been simple: real people, real post, real customer service.
New technology is threatening Clive’s livelihood, with the sorting office now swarmed by machines that are guaranteed to take over his job.
In a defiant, last-ditch attempt to protest and prove his worth, Clive sets out on an ambitious mission. He vows to deliver every single letter in his last post by hand, cycling all over Britain to give his customers their letters face-to-face, the old fashioned way.
However, Clive’s noble quest doesn’t win the hearts of the police, who are in hot pursuit of the gentle postman for stealing Her Majesty’s mail…
This two-part comedy-drama follows a simple man’s mission to rescue his humble profession from being taken over by machines. It’s a funny, moving tribute to elbow grease, perseverance, and ceaseless British spirit.
The impressive cast features Primetime Emmy nominee Jim Carter (Downton Abbey), BAFTA nominee Alison Steadman (Life is Sweet), and BAFTA winner Rebecca Front (The Thick of It).Target for TonightReaders Digest2016-01-22 | Click here to own it now:
Classic wartime docu-drama about RAF Wellington bomber raids over Nazi Germany. Made with the co-operation of No.149 Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, the film features footage shot in the air alongside material mocked-up in an old abandoned fuselage, and uses a cast drawn from RAF ground and air crew. It was released as a first feature in the USA in the latter half of 1941 and has been credited as playing a significant role in swaying American opinion towards entering the war in Europe.Take a Letter Mr JonesReaders Digest2016-01-22 | Click here to purchase it now:
All six episodes from the 1980s sitcom starring John Inman and Rula Lenska. Businesswoman Joan Warner (Lenska) frantically tries to manage her busy work/life schedule, aided and abetted by her faithful, and ever so slightly camp, PA and secretary Graham Jones (Inman). Episodes comprise: 'The Interview', 'The Protector', 'The Holiday', 'The Japanese Contract', 'The Trade Fair' and 'Business Before Pleasure'.Remember the SterlingReaders Digest2016-01-22 | Click here to purchase now:
Eighteen feet longer than the Lancaster, the Short Stirling was the first and largest of the RAF's wartime four-engine bombers. Although well over 2000 Stirlings were built, not one remains today. Throughout Europe, the search is on for a wreck that might conceivably be restored. Until then, this film is the only way to experience this important British bomber. Includes rare and exclusive wartime footage and interviews with surviving Stirling air crew members.