Euan Sutherland

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Hello from the editor

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Let's talk••• charity

Each month our insight team conducts a poll of Saga customers to find out what you're thinking. This month: your good causes

Jeremy Paxman

When so many older people rely on the television for company, should they get a free licence?

Jenni Murray

As the rules on what's posh evolve, our columnist says elocution lessons changed her life

IN MY EXPERIENCE ...

She has a new cookery book out -and says writing it nearly ended her marriage -but the TV host tells Danny Scott she's no domestic goddess

What le butler saw

He plays Downton Abbey's grumpy butler Carson, but in real life Jim Carter is much more jovial, as Julia Llewellyn Smith finds out. Here he tells her about his trip to the French Riviera for the new film, his hippy days, and how laughter helps keep him and wife Imelda Staunton young at heart

Who wants to live forever?

Some of the richest people in the world are investing millions in anti-ageing start-ups that hope to extend human life. Could it really be possible to live to 200 or even 1,000 years old?

Words of wisdom

She turned down offers of a job on TV's Countdown numerous times before joining in 1992. Here our new columnist Susie Dent discusses words, hitting her stride in later life and borrowing Rachel Riley's bras

JAIL HOUSE DOC

Recent years have seen a growth in the number of older prisoners, which has created a unique set of challenges for GP turned prison doctor Amanda Brown

CODED' ,>/ SECRETS

Author Anthony Trollope, a machine called ELSIE and Poco the elephant -all played a role in creating the postcode, explored in a new exhibition at The Postal Museum

Picture perfect

With its rustic charm and stunning views, this renovated farmhouse and former home of an artist sparked love at first sight

ask TOMMY WALSH

The veteran TV builder and fix-it expert answers questions from readers

Object of desire

These stunning post-war Czech glass pieces are being snapped up by savvy collectors who appreciate their vibrant colours and modern style

Scents of occasion

What could be lovelier than a bouquet made from blooms you've nurtured yourself? Floral designer Milli Proust shares her expertise -and favourite summer flowers

WE’RE ALL AFLUTTER

ls butterfly-spotting the new bird-watching? It certainly feels that way with the summer season in full swing - and our passion for these delicate beauties is driving Conservation initiatives too

Garden clinic

Our expert answers readers' questions on the latest hot trends and making outdoor spaces more wildlife-friendly

Fit the bill

Fitness guru Joe Wicks shares some of his delicious, healthy, easy-to-make dishes that everyone will love

Tried and Tasted

THIS MONTH: SCOTCH EGGS Tesco Finest Scotch Eggs

Wme

With Burgundy tough to find, our expert leads us on a great white hunt

The right notes

Light, citrussy scents are ideal for sunny days. Our beauty expert sniffs out some of the best

To all the grills I've loved before…

'You can be downing a beer while adjusting the heat to perfection from your phone'

Hearing helpers

Our vet columnist on the vital assistance provided by many dogs

Queen of the road

From Land Rovers to limos, Her Majesty has owned a fleet of regal runabouts during her reign. Here are our monarch’s most memorable motors ®

Mymotor

Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies on liking a four-stroke engine as much as the backstroke

health & wellbeing

YOUR QUESTIONS/ EATING DISORDERS/ APPS

8 of the best healthapps

They check your heart rate, track moles, and remind you to take meds. Ruth Tierney rounds up the best wellbeing apps

EATING DISORDERS: not just for teenagers

An increasing number of older people are suffering from these conditions, but too often they pass under the radar. We investigate a hidden problem

ALAN JOHNSON

The former Home Secretary uses his wisdom, wit and experience to tackle the problems troubling you

Old age, youngtove

A Chablis-fuelled night out with the girls, gleefully setting the world to rights and avoiding health chat

Paul Lewis

Current accounts are free, but many of us pay monthly fees for premium ones, which include extras such as cashback and insurance. Are they worth it?

Paul's moneynews

Save up to £295 a year on running an old car, the fuel duty cut, a funeral plan warning, and why you may need to swap your stamps

Mymoney

Fitness instructor Mr Motivator -aka Derrick Evans, 69 -takes his wallet out from his famous bumbag to let us peek inside

Is it time to release the money from your home?

SAGA SPOTLIGHT

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GODFATHER

This year marks The Godfather’s 50th anniversary. Our film critic, Jason Solomons, celebrates its spectacular setting, Sicily, and reveals where many of the film’s scenes were filmed

A taste of Siena

Great Italian food and friendly service -Pizza Express delivers a slice of joy on the high street

It means the world to us...

Let sizzling South America capture your soul, marvel at nature's magic during New England's colourful autumn, or gaze in awe at the majesty of Greenland's fjords with Saga Cruises' 2023 no-fly sailings

Travelcfinic

How to get the best deal when booking a hire car, quick insurance payouts and trips to see the Oberammergau Passion Play

Letter from America

Joe Biden's goose increasingly feels pretty cooked. As

Elvis is back

Our film critic gets all shook up in anticipation of a new biopic about the King of Rock 'n' Roll that's hitting our cinema screens this summer

out and about

CDEXIDBITION Radical Landscapes TATE LIVERPOOL From 5 May

FILM

The Road Dance We all love witnessing the

staying in

PODCAST Walking the Dog with Emily Dean Emily

Leading roles

A lovelorn vicar, the boy wonder of Georgian theatre, a wife with an obsession, and two guys on a mission all take centre stage in Rose Shepherd's book picks

letters

THANKS FOR WRITING TO US, WE LOVE HEARING WHAT YOU THINK 

grey matters

PRIZE CROSSWORD I CRYPTIC CROSSWORD I SUDOKU / CODEBREAKER/ FUTOSHIKI / WORD WHEEL/ ADD A LETTER/ PATHFINDER /PUB QUIZ/ ANSWERS

The pube Quiz

A great explorer, Coco the Clown and Michael Portillo all appear in this month's tricky teasers from Marcus Berkmann

Solutions

The last word

This month Star of Doctor Who and The Thick ofit Peter Capaldi