Innholdsfortegnelse for 27 April 2020 i New Idea

Kate Ritchie and her estranged husband Stuart Webb are said to be working on patching up their troubled marriage in a bid to support each other through these uncertain times. “Since seeing each other for the first time in a while at Mae’s first day of school, they’ve been in contact more and things have just evolved from there,” a friend tells New Idea. “They’ve been meeting up to work through things, and made great progress so far.” The couple have also been attending counselling sessions. “Stuart has been trying to show Kate that he’s a changed man and is serious about getting his life in order,” the friend says. “He knows this is his last chance.” It seems things are going so well for the pair, they’ve even been…

Bert and Patti Newton have a lot to celebrate with both of their children. With their son Matthew recovering from his addictions and attempting to resurrect his Hollywood career, the couple are said to be thrilled and hope Matthew will make the move back home in time. An insider close to the family tells New Idea that Bert “couldn’t be happier” their family issues are finally on the mend. “Matthew remains an unresolved part of the family, but the good news is he’s now settled in Los Angeles and is clean and sober after years of personal issues that made headlines,” the source says. “The tension within the family has thawed, and Bert couldn’t be happier his son is now in a far better personal space.” And now their daughter,…

After months of speculation about his marriage to Amal being under pressure, George Clooney has been plunged into a fresh crisis due to his close friendship with the Duchess of Sussex. New Idea has learnt the Hollywood superstar has been secretly helping the former Suits actress relaunch her acting career now she’s relocated to Los Angeles with her husband Prince Harry, 35. And now a source reveals George’s wife of five years Amal, 42, was furious when she found out about it – and has become increasingly uncomfortable about the friends’ close connection. “Amal is pretty peeved because George and Meghan are talking non-stop privately and she’s been left out of the conversations,” reveals the insider. “She’s finding it pretty rude, especially since she was the one who encouraged them…

Just days after arriving in the US, a royal insider suggests that Prince Harry could already be contemplating a move back to his UK homeland. Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, recently made the abrupt move to Los Angeles after spending months at a lavish bolthole on Vancouver Island, Canada. Reports suggest the pair always planned to move to Los Angeles in their post-royal life, but that those plans were expedited on account of the borders closing between the US and Canada following the COVID-19 outbreak. Harry, Meghan and 10-month-old baby Archie are now believed to be living in lockdown in LA. But as the coronavirus outbreak also hits Harry’s home country – even affecting his close family members – the royal insider says the prince is distraught about…

Isolation life looks pretty idyllic for the Hemsworth clan! In pictures obtained exclusively by New Idea, Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky were recently spotted enjoying a family surfing adventure at a beach near their Byron Bay homestead. For now, beaches in the Byron Bay area remain open to the public – and the genetically blessed stars looked to be making the most of them for a dose of fresh air and some outdoor exercise. The Thor star’s signature muscles appeared to be getting a workout, with his children keeping him busy in the surf. Chris, 36, was seen repeatedly towing his kids, India Rose, 7, and 6-year-old twins, Sasha and Tristan, in and out of the waves on their surfboards. The megastar also appeared to be taking the…

In the 1980s and early ’90s, Australia was gripped by terror as a masked assailant prowled the streets, abducting, raping and even murdering children. The unnamed man stalked the quiet suburbs around Melbourne, targeting young girls. To many, he was a real-life bogeyman. But no-one ever saw his face – police sketches only showed a balaclava. Because of the way he terrorised his victims, the predator was nicknamed ‘Mr Cruel’. It was an apt moniker – and one of his first victims, 10-year-old Sharon Wills, would certainly agree. Sharon was abducted by Mr Cruel from her home in Melbourne’s Ringwood East in December, 1988. The masked intruder first entered the bedroom of Sharon’s parents, threatened them with a gun and tied them both up with copper wire. He then took…

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh chives 3/4 cup shredded parmesan 2 tblsps Dijon mustard 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 250g packet sliced smoked salmon, torn into small pieces Baby rocket leaves and lemon wedges, to serve 1 Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Beat cream cheese, chives, ¼ cup of the parmesan and half the mustard in a small bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Whisk eggs, milk, parsley and remaining parmesan and mustard in a large jug until combined. 4…

Bacon and Chives Roll-Up Bake Serves 6 to 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 300g shortcut bacon rashers, finely chopped 2 x 130g tubs Garden Herb & Onion Twist spreadable cream cheese 700g loaf large sliced, white sandwich bread 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/3 cups milk ½ cup finely grated parmesan Baby rocket leaves and halved cherry tomatoes, to serve 1 Lightly grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. 2 Heat a lightly oiled, medium frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add bacon. Cook stirring for about 4 minutes, or until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Transfer to a bowl. Add cream cheese. Season with pepper. Mix well. 3 Using a serrated knife, cut crusts from bread. Discard. Working with six slices at a time, place…

Q I was always brought up with good manners and I did the same for my children. I sent a present to my granddaughter and great-granddaughter a few weeks ago just because I wanted to. All I ask of them is a thank you and I haven’t received one. I also have sent my daughter-in-law’s mother an 80th birthday present and have not yet received a thank you for that, either. Am I asking too much for a simple thank you from any of them? DEBORAH, VIA EMAIL. A Their silence is rude. It must make you feel neglected. Expecting a simple thank you is not too much to ask. Where are their manners? Perhaps it is time to pull back from your generosity. I was taught to respond to…

She’s one of MasterChef Australia’s all-time fan favourites. Now, more than a decade after Poh Ling Yeow was crowned runner-up of the show’s wildly successful debut season, the multi-talented TV chef and artist is still counting her blessings. “MasterChef gave me the confidence to push forward with living a creative life,” says Poh. “I will always feel grateful for the experience.” Happily married to Jono Bennett, the SunRice ambassador returns to the MasterChef kitchen this year as a contestant, alongside the likes of Callum Hann and Hayden Quinn, in the new season, Back to Win. The popular star shares her life in 10 pictures. 1 “Here I am at the age of 3 with my dad Steven. My dad is the person who taught me to dream big and really…

MONDAY: Mackenzie and Ari give in to their feelings – only to be caught out by a gossip-hungry John, who wastes no time racing off to tell Marilyn! Bella’s attempt to be upfront with Nikau doesn’t exactly go according to plan. TUESDAY: Maggie prepares to drop a devastating bombshell on Ben. Nikau and Bella share their first kiss. WEDNESDAY: Marilyn and John finally open up to each other. But is Marilyn ready to take John back? And Ziggy realises that Marco may be her father! THURSDAY: Leah receives a phone call that threatens to derail her recovery. Willow and Dean arrive back in the Bay after their time away, but Willow is still far from herself.…

The chemistry between troublesome teens Bella (Courtney Miller) and Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo) has been undeniable. And after many will-they-or-won’t-they moments, the young pair this week share their first kiss. Earlier, Nikau tries to play it cool when Ryder (Lukas Radovich) asks him if he likes Bella. But we see that Nikau is having trouble keeping his emotions in check. “Before this, Bella practically shouted at Nikau that she liked him, because she didn’t know how to go about it and was very nervous to tell him,” says Courtney with a smile. “But little did Bella know that Nik felt the same way!” Later, Ryder arrives home to find Bella waiting for him – and she’s desperate to know if Nikau told Ryder whether he has feelings for her. Now, having…

This week’s key scene between Bella and Nikau also marked a first for Bella’s talented portrayer Courtney Miller – her first on-screen kiss. “Kawa and I were quite nervous,” the actress admits. “It was my first on-screen kiss, so I didn’t know how it was going to work – but it was totally fine. We went through it and now we just do the scenes like they’re nothing. “It’s such a private thing when you kiss someone. You don’t have to think about other people watching and how it looks, but on-screen, when you’re acting, you do have to think about all these other elements.” Does Courtney believe that Bella and Nikau make a great couple? “I do,” she says, adding with a smile, “I think the fans will really…

After it was recently reported that Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi were back on track after years of marriage problems, the couple were recently spotted looking somewhat disgruntled with one another as they delivered some goods to the fire service amid lockdown. “Maybe isolation life is getting to them,” noted an onlooker. The news comes after sources told In Touch the couple were in a better place after Ellen cut back on her work commitments. “So Ellen’s been making a concerted effort to be more attentive to Portia and she may re-evaluate her future on TV. Ever since they hashed things out, they’ve been so much happier,” the source said.…

Purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie is engaged to his girlfriend, ballet dancer Dana Stephenson, after she popped the question over Easter. Sharing the happy news on Instagram, the much-loved Wiggle wrote: “On Thursday night, Dana asked me to marry her at home under a fairy light sky and a very excited little boy in a beautiful bow tie,” alongside a picture of himself, his new fiancée and her son, Jasper. Lachy is not only celebrating his engagement, but the children’s performer will officially become stepdad to Dana's young son from a previous relationship. Dana told the Daily Telegraph in February that Jasper and Lachy have a really special connection. “Lachy is such a special person for him. He doesn’t tell the other kids at kindy that he’s a Wiggle, he’s just…

Robert Irwin appears to be making an exciting foray into the world of music and acting, with the wildlife warrior showing off his guitar prowess on Instagram. The 16-year-old is already an accomplished photographer and is comfortable on stage, with gigs around the world promoting Australia Zoo. But now, it seems Robert is hoping to forge a career in music. “I’ve never been a guitar player, but I thought while in isolation I’d try and learn a bit of one of my favourite  songs,” he wrote online. The budding musician already has some famous supporters, with singer Amy Shark commending him on his skills. With friends in high places, including Russell Crowe, it won’t be hard for Robert to find stardom.…

Russell Crowe has found himself caught in the middle of a tug-of-love between Meg Ryan and Terri Irwin, New Idea can reveal. The Hollywood actor, who turned 56 on April 7, has long been linked to ‘soulmate’ Terri, 55, after forging an ironclad friendship with the entire Irwin family following the death of his close pal Steve in 2006. Now comes word that Meg – who had a steamy affair with Rusty two decades ago – is keen to reignite their romance following her recent split from long-term fiancé John Mellencamp. That’s left the one-time Gladiator heart-throb with a major decision to make! “HE HAS THESE TWO AMAZING WOMEN FIGHTING IT OUT FOR HIS AFFECTIONS” “Russell is in a unique position because he has these two amazing women fighting it…

Liam Hemsworth’s outlook on life appears completely transformed – and so does he. In a new interview with Men’s Health, the 30-year-old admitted that his whole world shifted after splitting from Miley Cyrus, and that he’s since been working on “rebuilding” himself. Furthermore, Liam says his commitment to an exercise regimen has not only meant he’s in the best shape of his life – but more, it has cleared his mind. “This last six months, honestly, for keeping my head level and just staying balanced, I’d say exercise has been big for me,” the actor told the publication. Recent pictures of The Hunger Games star with his new flame Gabriella Brooks show the actor looking happier than ever. Liam and the 23-year-old model have frequently been pictured out and about…

Logan Webb was diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes liver damage and bile to be absorbed by the body. His doting parents Gemma Channing, 25, and Lloyd Webb, 27, are reluctant to go out in public after cruel passers-by branded him a ‘Minion’, ‘Shrek’ and ‘the Grinch’ because of his yellow skin. “It puts me off going out but I have no choice sometimes and there’s always a minimum of three people who make a comment,” Gemma tells New Idea. “It is a daily reminder that my son is super ill and his future is unknown when strangers approach me in the street or supermarket.” Strangers often give Gemma unsolicited advice about Logan’s condition, and some even accuse her of being a bad mother. “People assume I…

As many parts of the country face a coronavirus lockdown, a woman who was shot and strangled by her ex has made a desperate plea to domestic violence victims: “Get out now!” Though many experts say the only real chance we have of overcoming the pandemic is a complete lockdown, activists fear a huge rise in domestic violence if that situation arises. “It provides an opportunity for abusers to unleash more violence,” Anita Bhatia of United Nations Women said. Queensland mum-of-five Rachael Moore, who narrowly survived a 2014 attack by her ex, urges anyone living with an abusive partner to take action. “Call helplines, contact police if your situation requires. If you have family or friends to take you in … Go now!” Rachael tells New Idea. “The increasing rate…

Mocha Meringue Pie Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1 1/2 x 250g packets Nice biscuits 175g unsalted butter, melted 1 tblsp golden syrup FILLING 2 x 200g blocks dark cooking chocolate, chopped 4 egg yolks 1 tblsp golden syrup 300ml tub thickened cream COFFEE MERINGUE 4 egg whites 1 cup caster sugar 1 tblsp dry instant coffee powder (not coffee granules) 1 Lightly grease a 24cm round x 5 ½cm deep, loose-base flan tin (base measures 21cm). 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter and syrup. Process until combined. Press firmly over base and side of tin. Refrigerate. 3 To make filling, place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove the bowl…

Make these delicious salts to sprinkle over French fries, barbecued lamb or beef steaks, pan-fried chicken or fish. They are so easy to make and will add a pop of flavour to your meals. Store in small, sealed jars in the cupboard. CHIPOTLE AND LIME SALT: 1 tsp chipotle seasoning, 1 tsp finely grated lime rind and 2 tblsps sea salt flakes THYME, LEMON AND CHILLI SALT: 1 tsp dried thyme leaves, 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind, ½ tsp dried chilli flakes and 2 tblsps sea salt flakes GARLIC, ROSEMARY AND BLACK PEPPER SALT 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves, ½ tsp cracked black pepper and 2 tblsps sea salt flakes…

MERE MALE I was having a catch-up with some friends and the first subject we got onto was our various aches/pains/illnesses. When I explained how I had, in the last 12 months, operations on my shoulder, my knee and my foot, MM (friend) burst into a chorus of “heads, shoulders, knees and toes”. Must admit it gave me a laugh! IRENE SANDERSON, KALAMUNDA, WA. When the Batmobile is out of order, you make do with whatever you can get. Alex, 5, still looks like a superhero. SANDRA MASKEY, DARRA, QLD. HOME CHEF Your publication New Idea Food 5-ingredient Dinners will be perfect for me. I try to share the cooking with my wife, and I prefer to keep things simple so I’ll definitely be heading out to buy this book…

While Mackenzie and Colby’s on-again-off-again relationship was tumultuous from the get-go, their portrayers have loved sharing scenes. As Emily Weir reveals, she and Colby’s portrayer Tim Franklin are the best of friends, having hit it off from the moment they met on the set of the long-running weeknight drama. “Tim and I absolutely love working with each other,” says Emily, adding, “and it’s been a great dynamic because Mackenzie and Colby did once have a very banterous and fun relationship – a battle of wits in a lot of ways. But Mac can’t do the back and forth with Colby anymore.” So how does Emily really feel about her character’s red-hot new romance with Ari? “It’s sad in that I’m not working with Tim as closely because of it, but…

Princess Beatrice’s nuptials to her fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have been thrown into chaos because of the coronavirus. However there is a small silver lining for the royal couple, who have reportedly moved their wedding to 2021. According to royal insiders, the original wedding plans have been scrapped and the pair are looking to host a much bigger celebration, instead of the original 150-person event they had organised for May. Bea and Edo are now planning a huge wedding – much like Princess Eugenie’s televised wedding in 2018. A source told Express: “As the granddaughter of the Queen, it seems unfair that Bea would have had to hide her nuptials from the public when her younger sister Eugenie did not have to. “She wants the public to see her as…

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has made a bold move to show the world how she is ready to step down and let her son, Crown Prince Frederik, take the reins of the monarchy. In a regal portrait to commemorate her 80th birthday, the Danish royal family posted a generational photograph showing the Queen, Prince Frederik and his eldest son, Prince Christian. And in what is perhaps a symbolic gesture, the portrait shows the Queen sitting, while her grandson Prince Christian can be seen gazing lovingly at his father, Prince Frederik. According to a Danish royal source, the family’s stance in the picture is carefully chosen to symbolise Frederik’s upcoming rise to the throne and Christian’s future as the first heir once his father is crowned king. “The recent posts by…

With rumours swirling that Meghan has always had her sights set on making it big in Hollywood, and never planned to stay in the UK for very long, royals expert, Camilla Tominey, now alleges that it was in fact her Hollywood past, as well as her “demands”, which were not well received by royal aides. Speaking with The New Yorker, Camilla described the divide between Meghan and royal staff as a “clash of cultures” that resulted in ongoing unrest in the palace. “It’s a bit like Downton Abbey – there’s a hierarchy of staff who have been at Buckingham Palace for years and years, to serve Queen and country. And therefore, for Harry and Meghan to be making demands, there was a bit of below-stairs chatter, particularly with the duchess,…

There’s still no word over whether they’ve finalised their divorce settlement and now it’s been revealed that Brad Pitt borrowed nearly half a million dollars from Angelina Jolie. Last week new financial documents revealed that Brad’s Make It Right charity received a substantial loan from his ex-wife Angelina to help fund lawsuits it’s facing over building defective homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Now it’s feared Brad could lose his entire fortune as a result of continued legal and money problems. The Oscar winner, who’s worth around $US100 million, faces crippling costs from a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of residents who claim to have suffered illnesses and infrastructural issues to their properties. Brad’s charity built 100 homes in a part of New Orleans particularly affected by the 2005…

DIVA DEMANDS With an ‘all-star’ line-up of previous winners and fan favourites, producers have apparently been run ragged by diva demands from many of this season’s cast. Having had experience in reality TV, the contestants are pulling no punches when requesting special treatment from everything to hotel rooms, time off and their ‘edit’. “They are old hands now,” says our spy. “Many of them know how the industry works so they have no problem in making demands around filming. And once they all got together and found out what others were getting, it just made it worse.” SECRET LOVE CHILD One chef is said to have tried to hide a secret love child from producers, who had hand-picked the cast based on their apparently squeaky-clean reputations. “No-one is really sure…

Elise Strachan certainly knows the ingredients to a successful career in baking. The self-confessed ‘cupcake queen’, 38, used to work as a flight attendant – but swapped the skies for sugar and frosting when the popularity of her DIY baking YouTube channel exploded. Most people could only dream of making a living from cakes and cupcakes, but it’s a reality for the mother of two. “I left [working as a flight attendant] to start a cupcake business. It started with a little market stall and then a wedding cake business,” Elise tells New Idea. “Then I started filming YouTube to get more customers to come and buy my cupcakes, and to order wedding cakes off me and it took off as my main business.” Elise’s YouTube channel, MyCupcakeAddiction, quickly took…

Anzac Biscuits Makes 14, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 1 cup plain flour 1 1/3 cups traditional rolled oats ¾ cup caster sugar ¾ cup desiccated coconut 125g unsalted butter, chopped 2 tblsps golden syrup 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tblsps boiling water 1 Grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Place flour in a large bowl. Stir in oats, sugar and coconut. 3 Melt butter and syrup in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Remove pan from heat. Dissolve soda in water in a small heatproof jug. Immediately stir into butter mixture until combined. 4 Pour butter mixture over oat mixture. Mix well. Roll 2 level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place about 5cm apart on prepared trays. Slightly flatten with fingertips. 5…

Upturned biscuit or scone cutters to create the illusion of a scroll in the Cinnamon Scroll Biscuits on page 45. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place 5cm apart on prepared trays. Flatten balls of cookie dough into 6cm rounds with fingertips. Lightly flour the blunt end (rounded top edge) of a 2½cm round cutter and a 4½cm round cutter, or you can also use 2 different sized drinking glasses with a thick rim. Lightly press into dough to make circular indents on rounds. Don’t press too firmly.…

LYSANDRA FRASER: CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT? I really hate to say this, but my phone! FAVOURITE FRAGRANCES? Issey Miyake, D&G. FAVOURITE BEAUTY TREATMENT? Laser pigment and any type of facial. FAVOURITE FOUNDATION? Estée Lauder. ONE TIP TO CREATE A ZEN LIVING SPACE? Choose natural and light fabrics. HANDBAG BEAUTY ESSENTIAL? Prep + Prime Moisture Infusion from M.A.C. ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BEAUTY PRODUCT/FIND? Kevyn Aucoin mascara. ALISA FRASER: CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT? My phone! FAVOURITE FRAGRANCES? Chance Eau Fraîche (Chanel), Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. FAVOURITE BEAUTY TREATMENT? Collagen mask/laser pigmentation. FAVOURITE FOUNDATION? M.A.C Studio Fix. ONE TIP TO CREATE A ZEN LIVING SPACE? A. Greenery, greenery, greenery. HANDBAG BEAUTY ESSENTIAL? M.A.C Prep + Prime Goldlite spray ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BEAUTY PRODUCT/FIND? I get monthly breakouts and I’ve found this new…

Watching a nature documentary recently I was struck by the self-sufficiency of baby zebras. In short, the mother zebra gives birth, gives her foal a quick nudge then expects it to be up on its feet within minutes. Any delay and it could be pounced upon by a pack of hyenas. While no-one expects such independence in human children it’s clear that in the past couple of decades, our offspring have become less, not more, capable. In fact, I’d venture that as households have become busier with both parents going out to paid work, children are doing less and less. I know from experience that it’s often easier to do a task yourself than guide a child through it. And so we rush home from our paid jobs via the…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A bold financial venture or taking a big financial step will change how you manage your money and plan for the future. An unusual new possession will also be meaningful. Initiating a discussion that you’re keen to have will answer important questions. You’ll be on the move this week; there’ll be a feast of new people and experiences! A sharing exchange will heal an upset or nurture a growing relationship. LUCKY NUMBERS: 5, 11, 14 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A personal change or unusual endeavour will introduce a fresh different chapter; new priorities and goals will gather momentum! A conversation that turns back time will be enlightening; a discussion where it’s important to know how much to say and when to bite…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. PHANTOM OF THE FARM Just when I think I’ve heard it all where spooky stories are concerned, someone comes along to prove me wrong. Take Susan, for instance. Susan grew up one of 10 siblings on the NSW North Coast; that in itself piqued my interest, as I’ve observed a connection between very large families and paranormal experiences. “I have been having experiences for as long as I can remember,” says Susan. One of…

Way back in 1996, Summer Bay was literally rocked to the core when, during a full moon, a major earthquake struck the small seaside town. In hugely dramatic scenes, town favourite Alf (Ray Meagher) suffered a heart attack and was trapped unconscious under a pile of debris at the local store. Meanwhile, Angel’s (Melissa George) house and Summer Bay High were destroyed by the quake. As Marilyn (Emily Symons) said at the time, “It’s like a bomb went off!”…

Since Ben’s blackmailing brother Marco (Tim Walter) arrived in town a couple of weeks back, Maggie (Kestie Morassi) has been drowning in waves of guilt and regret. For unbeknown to Ben (Rohan Nichol), Maggie and Marco shared a secret night together many years ago. This week, Maggie finally summons the courage to tell Ben everything. And he’s shocked that his wife has kept the truth from him for two decades! “Maggie knows that she made a terrible mistake all those years ago, but at the time she and Ben had temporarily broken up,” says Kestie. “Now she just wants to move on and can’t take the pressure anymore. She feels she has no choice but to tell Ben. She needs the truth to come out, even though she knows that…

PODCAST QUIZICLE KIDS If you are struggling to entertain your kids while they are at home, this podcast is the perfect thing to not only occupy your youngsters, but to help them learn something along the way. With questions about maths, animals, books and more, this play-along quiz is aimed at ages 6-13 but it’s great fun for the whole family. OUT FRIDAY DVD LITTLE WOMEN The novel by Louisa May Alcott receives a fresh adaptation courtesy of Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird). Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Australian actress Eliza Scanlen as the four March sisters, this retelling of Little Women jumps backwards and forwards through the story, breathing new life into the classic tale. OUT WEDNESDAY BOOK A DOG CALLED HARRY BY JILL BAKER…