Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 465 i Yours Magazine

Can we really be on the cusp of another winter? Thanks to a distinctly lacklustre summer, this year more than ever, it feels like only a few days since we packed away our woollies. I'm happy to admit that I'm not a fan of the cold – and if you aren't either you'll love our Inspiring Autumn Special that's jam‑packed with new ideas, expert tips and advice to help you cosy up your home and keep toasty – all without breaking the bank! We've also found some of the best winter coats on the high street to help you wrap up in style, starting from a purse‑friendly £26, plus some simple yet delicious recipes that are guaranteed to please the whole family. And for a read that will warm your…

He's been a Friday night TV staple with The Graham Norton Show, for an impressive 17 years. As the comedian gets ready to return, Graham, 61, tells us all about how he gets prepared for filming, the A-list star he couldn't wait to meet, and being a Swiftie. How does it feel to return to the show after seven months away? Well, it's that weird thing on the first day back. There's something so familiar about it, because I've been on that set for so many years, but it's also exciting. I would say it's sort of like riding a bike, but you don't know where you're going on that bike. ‘Frankie is my most ambitious book yet’ What do you do before the show to get yourself in the…

This Japanese gel cleansing wash balances the pH levels in your skin and is fragrance free, so ideal if you suffer with skin flare-ups during the summer months. Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse, £19 The perfect pick-me-up for a lacklustre complexion. This 4-in-1 facial spritz is packed full of rooibos tea, coconut water, aloe vera and kefir to revive your skin. Can be worn under or over make-up. Elemis Superfood Multi Mist, £28 Giving an all-over glow, this mist from By Terry promises a hydrated, matte-bronze finish that will keep your summer tan going even after autumn arrives. By Terry Tea to Tan Face & Body, £59 A potent black tea complex of whipped cream that melts into the skin, helping to improve elasticity, plumping fine lines and adding bounce. Fresh…

Some faces are so familiar that they seem to pop up in almost every British film or situation comedy, invariably playing a variation on a theme of a role and, as often as not, stealing the scene from under the nose of the star. However, few would know their name. One such case is Joan Benham who, for more than 30 post-war years, was the go-to actress for the slender, elegant, frosty upper-class woman or dithering, dotty, slightly inebriated dowager. Usually sporting a natty, flamboyant hat and a pearl necklace. The plum in the voice was real, for Joan Olive Benham was born in the swankiest part of Fulham, in London, in the spring of 1918, just at the final, staggering conclusion of the First World War. It was as…

Slicing a wedge of Victoria sponge, Christine Jackson places it carefully on a plate. Soon, she's moving between tables, giving out the homemade cake and stopping to talk to the customers. She's been serving up cakes, coffee and tea to people with dementia and their families every Monday for the past two years at the Memory Lane Café, in Harpenden, Herts. The café is run by The Harpenden Trust and The Salvation Army. ‘I absolutely love it,’ says Christine, 75. ‘The best part is chatting to the people who come. I want to brighten their day because I know what they're going through.’ Christine cared for her husband, Mick, for 15 years after he was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Her only support during his illness was from her family. ‘It…

✪ I wonder if my mum is one of your oldest subscribers? She was 102 years old on 8 September. The Queen died on Mum's 100th birthday two years ago, meaning she must be one of the last people to receive a card from her. Mum's name is Betty Constant, from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and she still loves to read her Yours magazine and do the crosswords and quizzes. It would be a lovely surprise if she found her picture in Yours. I'm sure it would make her day… Lin Sutton, by email Yours says: We'd love to know, too, whether Betty is our oldest subscriber. So do let us know! Thank you for your loyalty, Betty! FLYING FLOWERS ◆ Our star letter will receive a stunning Lush Lilacs bouquet with chocolates…

MY LIFE lessons Don't stop doing the things you enjoy For me that's music. I was in bands many years ago; that's how it all started. Acting took over but I've kept the music and singing going. I've always done gigs with friends of mine, a lot of jazz gigs in Ronnie Scott's and stuff like that over the years. I was even an Elvis impersonator for a while. And if you watch my TV series Ridley, you'll see I sing in that. I'm singing in my latest role playing a character called Fred Graham in the Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate, which is going to be aired in cinemas across the country from November. It's exciting and one of the biggest things I've ever been in. I've always…

This time of year welcomes wildfowl as they arrive from the north and east, including pintails, which mostly come from western Russia. Pintails are slightly bigger than mallards and have a long neck and a pair of extremely long central tail feathers, which give them a distinctive profile and leads many to regard them as the most beautiful ducks in the UK. Berlin Zoo has welcomed new baby panda twins, born to mother Meng Meng, aged 11. Without the zookeepers’ help, one of the cubs likely would not have survived as giant pandas usually only raise one cub when they give birth to twins. So far, the pair are thriving.…

PERFECT PARKAS This waterproof wonder will keep you dry during your autumnal walks. CLASSIC CROMBIES Keep it chic in cream or go colourful – either way this effortless design will work for years to come. TIMELESS TRENCHES If you're after something a little more lightweight, look no further than this sleek style. Plus, you'll be able to wear it throughout spring too! MAGIC MAXIS For a truly fashion-forward ensemble, grab yourself a full-length cover up – perfect for teaming with tailored co-ords. TRENDY TEXTURES Faux fur, shearling and sheepskin are set to be big news this season. Opt for tonal tan and brown hues which will look fabulous with denim.…

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It won't be long before temperatures start to dip, and natural food sources become scarcer for garden birds. They'll be glad of this pretty feeder, and so will you when they come flocking to your outdoor space. To start, take a skewer and use it to poke a hole through the centre of a glossy red apple. Red Delicious apples are a great option, because they are juicy and sizeable. Next, fold a length of string in two and poke it through the hole, creating a hanging loop at the top of your fruit. At the bottom, tie the two strands to a short stick, which will then hold your loop in place. Next, poke sunflower seeds, pointy end first, into the apple. These are an all-round favourite for birds…

‘Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man…’ UK TV audiences were first introduced to Colonel Steve Austin 50 years ago on 24 October 1974. In episode one of The Six Million Dollar Man we watched as the experimental aircraft Austin was testing plunged to Earth and crashed. His wrecked body was just what the OSI (Office of Scientific Intelligence) was looking for. It saved his life and improved him, implanting bionic versions of both legs, his right arm and left eye. Six million dollars-worth of ultramodern technology turned him into the world's first cyborg (part man, part machine) – a price tag that was considered an exaggeration at the time. Now Steve could run 60 miles per…

There are a colossal 43 quintillion possible combinations to the cube. Rubik said once he'd built the puzzle it took him almost a month to solve it again. ‘I was without any background for that,’ he said. ‘Because I was the first who tried.’ Originally invented in 1974 by Hungarian architecture professor Ernö Rubik, at first glance the Rubik's cube seems deceptively simple but to solve the puzzle you must twist the coloured cubes so that each face returns to a solid colour. The enormous popularity spawned a competitive sport called ‘speedcubing’, with contestants racing to complete the puzzle in the shortest amount of time. The first official record holder was Minh Thai, a Vietnamese refugee who won in 1982 with a time of 22.95 seconds. CHECK OUT! For more…

Caring Tony, 68, 5ft 11in, a non-smoker, enjoys painting, ballroom dancing, days out, theatre/cinema, reading, seafront walks and more. He is looking for a lady friend 45-70 to share genuine friendship and mutual interests. East Sussex/ Kent area. OCT2-101 Active Paul, 65 from near Cambridge – a driver, hopes to meet up with a lady for friendship and a laugh. He enjoys going for walks, meals, gardening and car racing. OCT2-102 Anne, in her 80s from Hampshire, would love to hear from anyone in her age group. She loves writing long letters and reminiscing, reading biographies and watching TV. OCT2-103 Lonely widow, Mrs S, 74, a car driver from Lincolnshire, loves all animals, especially dogs, the countryside, visiting parks/ gardens/houses. She is hoping to meet a kind gent for some…

Parminder Nagra returns as DI Rachita Ray, ready to tackle a new case that could have wider repercussions and casualties if not solved quickly. Already finding it hard to trust those around her two months after her suspension, DI Ray investigates the shooting of a young nurse and the head of a notorious crime syndicate outside a Birmingham hospital. It looks like a gangland turf war, but it soon becomes clear there is another reason for the escalating tensions. What did you look forward to, returning to the show? More running! [laughs] Watching the second series back, it's almost a brand new show in a way, like we got a re-do. I was really excited just to go back in and have a go again, especially with our team coming…

As you might expect, Dawn French is promoting her new TV series with her tongue firmly in her cheek. When the news came out that she would be starring alongside the hilarious Mark Heap again in a show about a quirky West Country family, the first thing she said was, ‘At last… a sitcom where I can keep my top on… mostly.’ Dawn is like a warm hug in the world of TV. She's been on our screens for almost 40 years, finding fame as one part of the hilarious comedy series French and Saunders alongside her best friend Jennifer Saunders. Probably her most famous role, however, was as the loveable Geraldine Grainger in The Vicar of Dibley, which aired on our screens on and off from 1994 to 2007.…

Actress Stephanie Beacham, 77, chats to Yours about her career, ageing and why she's vowed never to return to Corrie As Joan Collins’ arch-rival Sable Colby in Dynasty, Stephanie Beacham simply oozed glamour in the Eighties American soap. But smothered in sequins on Strictly in 2007, despite having lost none of her allure, she hated the experience and only survived a week on the show. These days, though, the 77-yearold actress is much more low maintenance, she reveals to Yours. During a recent yoga class, which she was doing with wet hair, Stephanie suddenly realised that she had a Zoom call scheduled and there wasn't a stylist in sight. With a ‘dodgy’ shoulder from too much gardening, she had to improvise. ‘I had a neighbour come round to blow-dry it,’…

Picking up the pay phone, I swallowed the guilt that threatened to overwhelm me. ‘I'm looking to have my baby adopted,’ I explained, calling an agency. I was already a mum to three-year-old Bill. After splitting with his dad, we'd wound up living in a hostel for the homeless. I had no job, no money and had battled with addictions since my teens. I had to accept that I couldn't raise another child. But that didn't make this choice any easier. After all, growing up knowing I'd been adopted at six months had traumatised me. My identity struggles were partly why my life had spiralled. But I needed to give my child a better life than what I could offer them. Eventually, I chose to place my child with a…

Red remedy If you're finding yourself battling with rosacea or skin sensitivity, then you're not alone. Hormonal changes during the menopause can play havoc with your complexion, causing redness, which can be counteracted with green colour correctors. Rosalique 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF50, £29.99 uses a unique microencapsulated technology to target scarlet skin and can be worn alone or under make-up. For a little more coverage, grab a CC cream, like Erborian CC Red Correct, £42 which features green pigments to neutralise any redness. Need to tackle a small, targeted area? That's where a clever colour correcting concealer like E.l.f. Camo Colour Corrector, £4 will work wonders. Complexion filler While make-up is great at covering up a multitude of complexion problems, it can also emphasise fine lines and…

Lemon thyme chicken Serves: 6 Takes: 55min Cost per serving: £1.90 ■ 1.5kg skin-on, bone-in chicken portions ■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper ■ 3tbsp olive oil ■ 800g baby new potatoes, quartered ■ 2 large courgettes, cut into chunks ■ 8 patty pan squash, halved (see Tip) ■ Small handful of lemon thyme sprigs 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and brown the chicken, skin-side down, for 3-4min (in batches, if necessary). Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. 2 Add the potatoes to the pan and fry for 5min, until lightly golden. 3 Put the chicken and potatoes into a…

YOU WILL NEED Hat ■ Yarn A: 1 x 50g Bluefaced Leicester DK (Bluebell) ■ Yarn B: 1 x 50g Bluefaced Leicester DK (Wild Rose) ■ Yarn C: 1 x 50g Bluefaced Leicester DK (Snowdrop) Mittens ■ Yarn A: 1 x 50g Bluefaced Leicester DK (Bluebell) ■ Yarn B: 1 x 50g Bluefaced Leicester DK (Wild Rose) ■ Yarn C: 1 x 50g Bluefaced Leicester DK (Snowdrop) ■ 4mm circular needle ■ 4mm double pointed needles ■ Tapestry needle ■ All materials from Hobbycraft ABBREVIATIONS K = knit P = purl St(s) = stitches St St = stocking stitch Cm = centimetres Dpns = double pointed needles K2tog = knit two sts together M1 = make one stitch, pick up loop between last and next stitch and work into the back of this loop ■ Can't get…

NEWS YOU CAN USE FRIGHTENING FINANCES Overspending can cause money worries that are far more frightening than spooks and ghouls at Halloween. Some people find shopping gives them a quick boost – but longer term, overspending can leave you feeling guilty or ashamed. ‘Money worries and mental health are intrinsically linked – daily struggles to afford basic essentials, emptying savings pots and ever-growing debt are impacting the UK's mental health with growing numbers of people finding themselves in this heartbreaking situation,’ says Neil Kadagathur, from Creditspring. Reduce the risk of overspending by removing temptation. Unsubscribe from marketing emails, step away from shops, delete apps where you usually overspend and steer clear of social media if the ads encourage you to shop. Then reduce impulse buying by deleting your card details…

Sixty years after his groundbreaking Best Actor Oscar (for Lilies of the Field) at the 1964 Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier's influence remains palpable. Born in Miami in 1927, Poitier was a premature baby, his life precarious, but a local soothsayer reassured his mother, saying, ‘He'll not be a sickly child. He'll walk with kings and be rich and famous. Your name will be carried all over the world!’ Prophetic words indeed. Growing up on a tiny island in the Bahamas, young Sidney had a simple, loving childhood, one without plumbing or electricity but with much compassionate guidance. His parents were tomato farmers, their ethics shaping his future life. ‘There was very little schooling. Everything I knew in terms of values, right and wrong, had to come from my parents. ‘I…

British heavyweight boxer Frank Bruno clashed with the experienced fighter Joe Bugner in a highly anticipated ‘Battle of Britain’ at White Hart Lane. Originally set to fight Trevor Berbick, Bruno faced Bugner after Berbick withdrew due to injury. This bout was crucial for 25-year-old Bruno, who was aiming to reignite his career after losing to WBA champion Tim Witherspoon the previous year. Bruno, adored by British boxing fans, needed a significant win to reinvigorate his career. By contrast, 37-year-old, Hungarian-born Briton Bugner had never been forgiven by his adopted country for ending Henry Cooper's career in a controversial points victory back in 1971. Despite Bugner's previous accomplishments, including a fight against Muhammad Ali, the public and bookmakers favoured Bruno as the younger and fitter fighter. ‘…he's going to get a…

What you're reading…. The Girls Who Dared to Love: by Diney Costeloe (Aria, £20) ‘I shed quite a few tears while reading this story,’ says Doreen Bright. Three girls have the world at their feet in the summer of 1914. But the First World War is coming and things will change forever. Their destinies entwined, will they dare to love in the face of the dangers ahead? Every Move You Make by CL Taylor (Avon, £9.99) ‘Chilling – I read it in one sitting,’ says Brenda Walters. Five friends are all being stalked. When one of the group is murdered, their terror becomes allconsuming. But not wanting to be victims any more, they decide to turn the tables and get their revenge. The only way to stop a stalker is…

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23-DEC 20 What you do with or for loved ones now could be a bit special. There may be a surprise being hatched. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705708 CAPRICORN DEC 21-JAN 20 There may be a tug in the direction of your roots, with talk about travel and some kind of assessment. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705709 AQUARIUS JAN 21-FEB 18 Your home may be the setting for creativity, but there may be added domestic income, too. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705710 PISCES FEB 19-MARCH 20 Full moon in your cash sector has a rebirthing, reimbursing element, possibly followed by a special journey. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705711 ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 Opportunities could flow where…