Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1290. 19 Aug 2013 i HELLO! magazine

‘David will say to me, “I need a Pretty Ballerina with a chicken on top,” and we’re the ones who make the shoe’ Ursula ‘How can I not love David when we have had these three beautiful kids? I have a young boyfriend. David says I’m a cougar. Is that bad?’ Ursula David Bell is a rarity ­ a man who understands women’s passion for shoes. How a shoe can make a statement, lift a mood or give a confidence-boosting finishing touch to any outfit. And how you can never have too many. “Men’s shoes are awful,” he says with a dismissive wave of a hand. “And they only have about three pairs. Whereas my daughter has 60 already and she’s only seven.” But then her father is a director…

She first made her name in BBC1 children’s drama Byker Grove back in the early 1990s and was most recently seen on our screens in January on ITV1 diving show Splash!, but Donna Air has more to smile about these days than just her buoyant career. Since February, the actress, TV presenter and entrepreneur has been dating James Middleton. Describing him recently as simply “wonderful”, she even joked that the Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, whose businesses include a home-baking company, “brings something I have always searched for and will always need in my life ­ cake”. Fittingly dressed in a nautical blue-and-white striped T-shirt and deck shoes, Donna is in fine form when hello! meets her on the Isle of Wight for an exclusive interview at the launch of Aberdeen…

Model and actress Kelly Brook was left reeling last week in the wake of a painful split from her boyfriend Danny Cipriani. The 33-year-old was reportedly heartbroken after discovering phone messages to a string of women from the rugby union player. The couple first got together in 2008, but split two years later, only to rekindle their love in January. They were living together in Kelly’s London home but, in the wake of the shock revelations, he is believed to have moved out. Friends of the 25-year-old ex-England international insisted he was intent on winning Kelly over. “Danny is absolutely devastated, he just can’t believe what he’s done – he just wants Kelly back,” one told a newspaper. Last week, Kelly deleted photos of herself and Danny on social media…

JOHNSON BEHARRY War hero becomes first-time father Victoria Cross holder Johnson Beharry’s wife Mallissa gave birth to their first child, a son, hello! Online exclusively revealed last week. The 7lb 1oz baby boy, named Ayden Gideon Beharry, arrived four months after Johnson, who was awarded Britain’s highest military honour in 2005 during the war in Iraq, and Mallissa married. “Mother and baby are doing well,” said a spokesperson for the couple. USHER Star’s son narrowly escapes drowning Usher’s five-year-old son almost lost his life in a pool accident last week, when he became stuck in an underwater drain as he tried to retrieve a toy. Usher Raymond V was eventually rescued by two contractors working at the house, one of whom performed CPR, after the little boy’s aunt and housekeeper…

‘It’s hard to explain what these trips are like unless you are there and interacting with these people on a personal level’ It’s a picture-perfect scene, a small brick building in a peaceful village with goats and rabbits in the courtyard surrounding a simple African rural home. But when Kimberley Walsh arrives in eastern Uganda, it is to see the changes that are being made in a bid to tackle something far from tranquil. “Domestic violence happens everywhere. I know of people who have experienced it, and it is tough whatever your circumstances, but if it happens in the UK, we are aware of how to get help,” Kimberley tells HELLO!, as f gures show that one in three women around the world has been beaten or sexually abused in their lifetime. The…

Dear Lauren, We don’t know each other but I’d like to congratulate you on your pregnancy. As your mother put it so eloquently: “A child is always a blessing – a miracle.” We were all caught somewhat offguard – none of us could possibly have anticipated there was something between you and Simon. In fact, apart from one brief statement, we have yet to hear your voice. We don’t know what you’re thinking or feeling at this turbulent time. Your words are being drowned out by those around you: supportive comments from your family and the animosity of relatives of your husband. But here you are, a 36-year-old mother of one, married to one man and pregnant by another. That signif cant “other” is not only one of the most…

‘It has been a privilege to see her grow into a charming, confi dent woman’ Royal photographer Mark Stewart With her huge blue eyes, peachy complexion and spun-gold hair, Princess Beatrice has always been a true English rose. And, as she turned 25 last week, it’s clear that Beatrice has blossomed into a stylish beauty, even earning a place on style bible Vogue’s coveted bestdressed list for the f rst time. At London’s Serpentine Gallery’s annual summer party, the Princess conf dently held her own among the fashionista set, wearing a chic royal blue L’Wren Scott dress, which accentuated her toned shape. Since training for the London Marathon three years ago to raise money for her mother’s charity Children in Crisis, the Princess has maintained a high level of fitness, shedding pounds in…

A GEM OF A BIRTHDAY PARTY The setting for Fawaz Gruosi’s 61st birthday party could not have been more perfect – the swish Billionaire Club in Sardinia’s jet-set resort of Porto Cervo. For last week’s lavish white and gold-themed celebrations, the de Grisogono jewellery maestro was joined by close family and friends, including Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, businessman Flavio Briatore and opera singer Andrea Bocelli. Fawaz, who was also marking his Geneva-based firm’s 20th anniversary, was serenaded by “Chico” from the original Gypsy Kings – a surprise gift from one of his clients. “It took me back over ten years – and now I’m full of energy and looking forward to the next ten,” said the birthday boy. Fawaz’s muse Irina, dazzling in de Grisogono white diamond earrings and ring,…

THE HEIGHT OF GOOD TASTE Towering figures from British design were living the high life on the 31st floor of London’s Shard for the opening of restaurant and bar Aqua Shard. Guests including Sir Terence Conran and Olympic torch design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby drank in breathtaking views of the capital as they enjoyed liquid refreshments. The stylish evening – hosted by Shard developer Irvine Sellarand Aqua Shard owner David Yeo – included dinner with a distinctly British flavour of Dorset crab, heritage carrot salad and salt marsh lamb.…

We don’t know whether to curtsy when hello! meets L’Oréal Paris spokesmodel Cheryl Cole for an exclusive interview to launch the brand’s Skin Perfection Skincare range. For her 30th birthday recently, her friend Simon Cowell bought her a plot of land that carried the title of “Lady” with it and, as she goes foundation-free in her first-ever skincare campaign, it’s easy to see why he has also called her “one of the most beautiful women in the world”. But she responds to the flattering comments from her former XFactor boss with a modest grin: "He has to say that.” Older and wiser at 30, Cheryl opens up to hello! about becoming an “official” grown up, how she’s glad to close the door on her twenties and why Skin Perfection is…

Lady Gaga is gluten free, while Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow aim to avoid the bread bin in a bid for better health. Taking a break from bread may be a fashionable lifestyle choice, but for those diagnosed with coeliac disease it is a matter of necessity. Learning to live gluten free can take some getting used to, but help is at hand. Coeliacs have an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat and to a lesser extent barley and rye. Although gluten is easily tolerated and digested by most people, when someone with coeliac disease eats it, it causes the villi – the tiny finger-like folds that line the intestines and through which nutrients from food are absorbed -to flatten. The result can be severe intestinal discomfort, diarrhoea…

Samantha Gammack Pratt and Simon Crowe Ten years after meeting for the first time, Samantha and Simon finally exchanged vows at 17th-century Bix Manor, Henley-on-Thames. Kate Cartmell and John Wagstaffe With a touch of mellow yellow, Kate and John tied the knot at St Mary’s Church in Wiveton, Norfolk. The couple, who live in Hertford, celebrated afterwards at Wiveton Hall cafe. Lorna Hague and James Mawditt Lorna and James celebrated their wedding with a bang. A honeymoon followed in New York and St Lucia. If you’d like us to consider your photos for Just Married, please send a selection, by email only, to spy@hellomagazine.com. All photos must be at least 1,500 pixels in size and accompanied by full wedding details. When contributing photos to Hello! for these pages, you must…

For Harry Styles (left) and fellow bandmates Zayn, Niall, Liam and Louis there is only one direction -and that's up. Channel 4 documentary Crazy About One Direction follows the group's army of dedicated fans, the Directioners, and the lengths to which they will they go to meet their idols. Is this just another form of Beatlemania, with fans camping out before concerts and outside hotels? Or has social media led to a new kind of idolatry, as millions follow the lads on Twitter to find out where they are, what they are up to and who they are with? With death threats to the boys’ girlfriends and some comparing the fans’ obsession to drug addiction, this hour-long documentary shines a light on the dark side of fame for the quintet…

From anti-establishment satirist to household favourite, Richard Curtis has spent the last 30 years becoming not only one of Britain’s best-loved writers but, through his charity work as well, a national treasure. His film and television successes are loved by millions, with many considered classics of their genre. Looking set to be another classic, his new movie About Time features Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), who learns from his father (Bill Nighy) that he can time travel to his past and try things differently until he gets them perfectly right. While this unique gift mayjust help him win the love of his life (Rachel McAdams), in the end he finds that making the most of love and life is what really counts. Richard Curtis, once more directing as well as writing, has…

She is usually found in f gure-hugging dresses and towering heels, but Victoria Beckham proved last week that she can still get down and dirty with the best of them. The 39-year-old fashion designer opted for faded ripped jeans, f at shoes and a plain black vest for a horseriding outing with her family in Los Angeles. True to form, she even managed to look stylish after donning the regulation black safety helmet. Accompanying her on the trip was her husband David and their three sons ­ Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, ten, and eight-year-old Cruz. The couple’s two-yearold daughter Harper ­ probably a bit too little to take part ­ was the only family member not present. Victoria and David clearly thought the outing was worthy of the family album as…

Hosting the 65th annual Red Cross Ball at Monte Carlo’s Sporting Club, alongside Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, Caroline of Monaco chose a Chanel creation that perfectly expressed her timeless style. But the 56-year-old princess’s best accessory was undoubtedly her dazzling smile – a ref ection of the amazing year she’s having on the family front. Back in March, Caroline proudly announced she’d become a grandmother for the first time, after son Andrea and fiancée Tatiana Santo Domingo welcomed a baby boy, Sacha, born in London’s exclusive Portland hospital. Last week, reports conf rmed Andrea, 29, has now set a date to marry heiress Tatiana: on 31 August in Monaco – another celebration for the Grimaldi clan. Sacha won’t be the only royal baby bringing joy to the principality: Caroline’s…

FRANKIE SANDFORD BLUE IS THE COLOUR ON BUMPER SHOP Though she’s still some weeks away from giving birth, Frankie Sandford (left) has already got the baby blues. Thankfully, however, the singer is far from down – she’s just being organised. Frankie and her fiance, Reading footballer Wayne Bridge, were spotted in Weybridge, Surrey buying outfits in traditional blue for their new arrival (right and below right). The first Saturday boy is expected in the autumn, but with 33-year-old Wayne onside to carry any purchases, Frankie, 24, was obviously keen to stock up well before her due date. “Thank you @mothercareuk for all our lovely bits,” she Tweeted afterwards. “Sorted us right out.” The mum-to-be is taking no chances with her pregnancy and last week announced that she is hanging up…

The well-wishers gathered outside the gates of Balmoral Castle were rewarded with delighted smiles as the Queen arrived for her annual two-month summer break. Pipers from the Royal Scots Borderers were also there to greet the monarch, who has been staying in another property on the Balmoral estate since 27 July, unable to move into the castle until the tourist season had ended and the main residence prepared for her arrival. As she inspected the men who will guard her during her stay, the 87-year-old horse lover seemed particularly taken by the regiment’s new Shetland pony mascot, Cruachan IV, who stepped into his retired predecessor’s horseshoes earlier this year. The Queen’s sunny demeanour comes as no big surprise. Not only has she recently welcomed her third great-grandchild, Prince George, into…

Summer is wedding season and it would appear that some of our favourite Hollywood stars are making plans to walk down the aisle – or, in the case of Elle Macpherson, may even have secretly married. Welook at the big names who are taking the plunge… JENNIFER ANISTON AND JUSTIN THEROUX Exactly one year ago, as Justin Theroux said , Jennifer Aniston gave him an “extraordinary gift” by accepting his proposal of marriage. And, 12 months on, it would appear the Hollywood star couple are happier than ever. Indeed, last week rumours swirled around the show business world that Jennifer, 44, and Justin were planning a surprise wedding. One newspaper reported that the pair – who started dating in May 2011 after meeting on the set of movie Wanderlust –…

The last time the Duke of Cambridge was spotted in public, he was driving out of the gates of Kensington Palace with the Duchess of Cambridge and their baby Prince George to his parentsin-law’s home in Bucklebury, Berkshire. But last week the proud new dad was back in the saddle, playing in the Audi Polo Challenge with his brother Prince Harry. The siblings were on top form as they led their four-man team to victory at Cowarth Park in Ascot – just a short distance from Carole and Michael Middleton’s home – despite Prince William, who scored the winning goal, admitting his mind wasn’t always on the game. “I was in baby mode out there, thinking about nappies,”he later joked. “I’ve got to pick some up on my way home.”…

HOLLYWOOD HUNK RYAN REYNOLDS MAINTAINS A LIVELY INTEREST IN LOVE AND MARRIAGE Canadian heartthrob Ryan Reynolds broke hearts across the world last year when he married actress Blake Lively – just one year after his divorce from screen siren Scarlett Johansson. The 36-year-old must be a fan of marriage, then… “You know, it’s different strokes for different folks,” the actor tells HELLO!’s Inside Entertainment. “Some people are perfectly comfortable being promiscuous and running around and some other people are comfortable having a oneyear relationship and then another one-year relationship and so on. And I don’t judge anyone else. But for me, I just do what is right for me, and this is it. It helps that Blake is one of my favourite people in the world. “I’m abig fan of…

GLAMOROUS GOODWOOD Famous faces and society figures turned on the style for Ladies’ Day at Glorious Goodwood as The Earl and Countess of March hosted an exclusive luncheon in their private box before the Magnolia Cup. Bryan Ferry and Bill Nighy were among the VIP guests treated to English asparagus with Hollandaise sauce followed by roast salmon before cheering on the star riders in the celebrity charity race – held this year in aid of The Haven and Best Beginnings and won by designer Philippa Holland for a second year running.…

‘After the madness of work and the rush up to the wedding day, to spend time, just the two of us, was amazing’ From a picturesque wedding in Portugal to a spectacular clifftop honeymoon on St Lucia, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it’s hardly surprising that newlyweds Denise Welch and Lincoln Townley feel like they have been living in paradise. “We kept looking at one another and saying, ‘Can you believe that we’re here?’ Our honeymoon could not have been more relaxed. I was trying to keep a diary while I was there but each day went, ‘Woke up, had breakfast, just chilled, had dinner, went to bed,’” laughs actress and Loose Women panellist Denise of their recent two-resort stay at Cap Maison and The Landings on the idyllic West Indian…

‘It was super cute. I just thought it was so cool’ Jessica Alba As the most exclusive summer escape for the US style set, the Hamptons on Long Island were the perfect choice for Ralph Lauren to hold its Girls Fashion Show. On a gloriously warm afternoon, the Lauren family mingled with A-list mums including Jessica Alba, Christie Brinkley and Edie Falco for an equestrian-inspired autumn/winter 2013 show at the Wölffer Estate Stables. Jessica’s daughters Honor, five, and Haven, two, lived up to their mini-fashionista status in matching Ralph Lauren nautical dresses. While exploring the stables before the show, they fell in love with one of the runway stars, a Bernese Mountain puppy. Both girls gently stroked her and beckoned their mother to join them – and at one point,…

SUMMER SHORTCAKES Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 9-10 minutes INGREDIENTS • 100g/4oz butter, softened • 50g/2oz caster sugar • 150g/5oz plain flour • 50g/2oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 200g/7oz Capri strawberries, rinsed • 150ml/14pt double cream, whipped 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F, Gas 5 and line a non-stick baking tray with parchment. 2. Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Mix in the flour to form a dough then roll out on a floured surface till around 5rnrn/1/4in thick. Cut out 8 x 7cm /2Min circles, place on the baking tray and cook for 9-10 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. 3. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl set over…

Speculation is rife as to which big stars will be following in my Cuban heels on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing next month. This year’s names in the frame include model and TV presenter Abbey Clancy, X Factor winner Joe McElderry, former Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher, Olympian Rebecca Adlington and Donna Air, who is dating Kate Middleton’s brother James. But whoever takes part they’ll have their work cut out wrestling the glitterball trophy away from last year’s victor, Louis Smith. “I’ve just been back to the studio where we practised our first group dance,” reveals the 24-year-old Olympic gymnast. What on earth for? I wonder. “I’m training to be a ballet dancer,” he says with a smile. Like all of us who took part in last year’s…

Life throws up challenges each and every day and our ability to deal with these is an essential part of our character. But, according to research from Persil small & mighty, children are spending more time at home with mum, being increasingly sheltered from the adventures that are an important part of growing up and as a result missing out on developing some pretty crucial life skills. This summer, Persil is aiming to give children the chance to be “Mighty” by encouraging 10,000 kids to enjoy One Mighty Night camping in the garden (or the front room) with their mates... but not their parents. To help plan your own child’s mini-adventure Persil has developed the Mighty Manual using the Five C’s – Communication, Collaboration, Content, Creativity and Confidence – that…

After a bumpy ride in his personal life recently, the successful TV and movie actor tells how he is now back in his comfort zone Since his high-profile split from Demi Moore in 2011, Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher has made a decision to change his lifestyle as well as his image. Talking about his relationship with actress Mila Kunis is now strictly off limits – “There are some things that are better off private" - and he has taken a more relaxed approach to his wardrobe, switching sharp suits for T-shirts. That swap is perfect for his latest role, as Apple supremo Steve Jobs in Jobs, which is due out later this year. But getting into character for the part proved not to be k quite so relaxing. In between…

It seems that the Duchess of Cambridge isn’t the only one in her family to have welcomed a new addition of late. Pictured in London recently, Kate’s brother James Middleton appeared to have taken partownership of a new dog with his girlfriend Donna Air. The 26-yearold entrepreneur arrived at Donna’s house with the new puppy – thought to be a cocker spaniel, the same breed as the Duke and Duchess’s dog, Lupo – in the back of his car, a playmate for Donna’s dog Molly. There has been speculation that the puppy is a gift from James to mark Donna’s recent birthday. Though she has not conf rmed that theory, she has hinted that her 34th birthday – on 2 August – was a special time. Writing on Twitter, she…

With just weeks to go before her brother Andrea walks down the aisle, mum - to - be Charlotte Casiraghi is said to be busy planning her own big day. Reports that Princess Caroline’s 27-year- old daughter plans to marry French actor Gad Elmaleh, 42, emerged as the couple went on a shopping break in Capri during their yachting holiday, including a stop at a children’s clothing boutique. While Charlotte’s pregnancy hasn’t beenofficially confirmed, her chevron striped dress did little to conceal her blossoming baby bump. According to the latest news, Princess Grace’s granddaughter and the Moroccan-born actor will wed this autumn, with their baby reportedly due before the end of the year.…

When Paralympic cyclist Sarah Storey became pregnant just weeks after winning four gold medals at London 2012, she could have been forgiven for wanting to take life at a gentler pace. Instead, Sarah, who has won 22 Paralympic medals, regularly competes against able-bodied athletes and is a four-time national track champion, kept up her training until the day she went into labour. “I was in the garden on the static bike and the contractions started as soon as I got off,” she says simply. She did her last road ride, on a bike modified for her pregnancy, four days before she gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Louisa Marie. The brown-haired baby girl is the first child for Dame Sarah ­ who received a DBE in the 2013 New Year…

The Countess of Wessex followed in a long line of thrifty royals when she represented the Queen at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst last Friday dressed in a recycled outfit. London College of Fashion patron Sophie looked elegant in the f attering oyster-coloured silk suit by Bruce Oldf eld, which she f rst wore to 2011’s royal wedding. Just like the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Cambridge, Sophie is expert at sprucing up a familiar outfit by pairing it with new accessories. This time, she partnered the suit with a large broad-brimmed hat – a replacement for the Jane Taylor design she sported at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s nuptials. The military-style piping on the sleeves was particularly appropriate as she watched 200 off cer…

Just as it was revealed that Simon Cowell has become the joint highest-paid TV personality in the US, the man in question was staying f rmly out of the spotlight. With worldwide press attention focused on The X Factor founder – who has been named in the divorce proceedings of property developer Andrew Silverman and his wife Lauren, who is said to be 11 weeks pregnant with Simon’s f rst child – the media mogul jetted out of Los Angeles to Europe on a private jet to prepare for his annual summer sojourn on a £45million yacht. Earlier, Simon had been spotted in Las Vegas at a concert by One Direction, the chart-topping band signed to his record label who, along with his TV talent shows, helped him to earn $95million…

While public figures are still sending Prince George presents to celebrate his birth – last week Boris Johnson gave the new royal a blue tricycle – friends and family of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could do worse than head to one of the pair’s favourite shops, the Patrick Mavros gallery on London’s Fulham Road, where the acclaimed sculptor and jewellery designer sells collectable sterling silver figurines of African wildlife. William and Kate’s love affair with Africa is well documented. The Prince proposed to his future wife in a secluded corner of the Lewa Downs game reserve in Kenya and took delight in showing her conservation projects set up by wildlife charity Tusk Trust, of which he is patron. Given their love of the continent, it’s little wonder that…

‘I just feel blessed. I think things just happen for a reason and when they are right to happen’ Actress Fiona Dolmanis seemingly oblivious to the light breeze that is rustling through the corn meadow in which she’s standing, tenderly holding her newborn daughter. Even though her hair is being gently ruffled as a result, the Midsomer Murders star can barely take her eyes off little Madeleine Charlotte. Fiona, 43, first told HELLO! her baby news in May, adding that the surprise pregnancy was a “blessing”. Conceived after ab r i e f relationship, it was a shock but a delight for the actress, who, after a number of miscarriages with her now ex-husband Martin Curry, had given up hope of becoming a mum. “Things might not be perfect,…

STARS ON SONG AT GARDEN PARTY Entertainment stars popped along to private members’ club Shoreditch House for the annual Warner Bros summer party. Hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks and rapper Wretch 32 joined the parade of hit-makers mixing with big-screen talent including Clara Paget and Freddie Fox at the bash in the Secret Garden and Lazy Lawn at the trendy London venue. Canapés including rosemary and potato pizzette and calamari fritti were a hit with the wellknown guests, as was the music, with sounds provided by top DJs Becky Tong, Seb Chew and Benji B.…

KHAN YOU BELIEVE IT? A monument like the Statue of Liberty is a household name all over the world, but it’s likely that far fewer are familiar with this rather imposing tourist attraction: a giant statue in Mongolia of Genghis Khan that stands at an imposing 40 metres. Visitors to the museum located in its base can make their way up to the top of the 13th-century emperor’s horse for a panoramic view. THE MOMENT OF TOOTH Who knows if having his own team of pom-pom-wielding cheerleaders gave him a boost, but Hungarian strongman Zsolt Sinka set a new record by towing a 50-ton Wizz Air jet nearly 40 metres in just 52 seconds using only his teeth. “The fi rst few metres are the hardest,” he revealed. “After that…

Guido, the king of catwalk hair, sits down with HELLO! to share his style secrets for the new season LUXE BLOW-DRY Let’s be honest, the new season catwalks are often only about the clothes, with hair taking a back seat, albeit a stylish one. But this autumn there are some looks that will inspire you to pick up your brushes, oils, combs and pins and try out a new look. “This season was about a more womanly kind of beauty – very cinematic, with references to film noir,” says catwalk king Guido, who created the looks at Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Your Inspiration Bottega Veneta (above) and Marc Jacobs Your Need to Know “Who doesn’t want this hair? It’s sensual, sexy and sophisticated. The key is a great setting spray…

LEMON, GARLIC AND SESAME ROAST CHICKEN WITH TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 50 minutes INGREDIENTS • 8 chicken thighs • 1kg/2¼lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3cm/¼in chunks • 1 bulb garlic, broken into cloves, unpeeled • 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil • 2 lemons, cut into quarters • 250g/9oz Tenderstem broccoli • 2 tbsp runny honey • 2 tbsp sesame seeds • Rice, to serve 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. 2. Lay the chicken thighs in a large roasting tin or ovenproof casserole and scatter the butternut squash and garlic cloves around it. Drizzle over the olive or rapeseed oil and squeeze over the juice from the lemon quarters, tucking the empty shells in and…

It’s worth switching on new BBC1 sitcom Big School this week just to see co-writer David Walliams with a perm-tastic haircut. The Little Britain star leads a classy cast as deputy head of science Mr Church, who is rather taken with new French teacher Miss Postern (Catherine Tate, above, with David). The dysfunctional staffroom also includes Philip Glenister, Frances De La Tour and The Thick of It actress Joanna Scanlan. David, 41, headed back to the classroom to film scenes at a school in North London as well as learn today's youth lingo. “It’s a long time since I’ve been at school and it’s very important that we get their way of speaking,” he says. “I thought, ‘This is going to be a horror,’ because they’d be all badly behaved,…

For fabulous evenings out or cosy nights in, here’s our pick of the week’s events and new releases – they’re the hottest tickets around 1 STAGE THE SOUND OF MUSIC We all know about raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, but this magical staging of the world-famous musical at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London is officially one of our Favourite Things. Heroine Maria is played with spirit and charm by Charlotte Wakefield, while Michael Xavier as the Captain and Caroline Keiff as Elsa Schraeder are also brilliantly cast. The children – among them Les Misérables star Isabelle Allen – ensure this is a winner. [JD] • Until 7 September. For further information and tickets, visit openairtheatre.com 2 FILM BACHELORETTE Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson and…